Newton finally agreed to Li Xiao. There was no other way. People had to bow their heads under low eaves.

After Newton was dealt with, Li Xiao began to command the troops to board the ship. The entire First Division, with 100,000 troops, now reached Crete entirely by sea.

Crete is close to Italy, at the heel of the Italian boot-shaped peninsula. Further ahead is Sicily. Li Xiao did not have the ambition to unify Europe, but he was determined to kill the Turkish Sultan.

The two countries were at war and did not kill the envoy. This guy not only killed his envoy, but also sent his head back to him. This was a provocation to himself, and Li Xiao felt that he could not tolerate it.

The Sultans of the Ottoman Empire still had the unique arrogance of the Turks. This may be related to their ancestors who once traveled across Eurasia. Li Xiao was a little confused. They were obviously forced to move to the Middle East by the Tang Empire, but they actually had the nerve to talk about Central Asia.

It's their hometown.

The fighting power of these countries in Central Asia was simply reduced to rubbish. The Turks, who were driven out like dogs by the Tang Empire, actually had a second spring in this part of the Middle East.

In just one hundred years, the Turks slaughtered everyone in Central Asia and created a vast empire. I really don’t know what the Kurds, Persians, and Arabs are doing.

But think about it, these ethnic groups have no fighting genes. Their ancestors were beaten by Alexander the Great, and now the Turks who have been demolished naturally have extremely stable combat effectiveness.

The Turks grew bigger and bigger in the Middle East day by day, and finally they exploded with spirit. They destroyed the Byzantine Empire and captured Constantinople. This directly destroyed the Roman Empire for thousands of years. From then on, the Turks firmly occupied Damascus.

The Ottomans were a little confused about the news that the Ming people had occupied Crete. They didn't know what the purpose of the Ming army was. Some even thought that they could withdraw Adana's army. The Ming army wanted to kill Western Europe and destroy all the people in the country.

India beat England hard.

However, Suleiman II did not think so. These days, Adana has been continuously bombarded by the Ming army. Moreover, Kuopulu reported that the Ming Dynasty has been sending more troops to Cyprus and it seems that it will launch an attack soon.

Not sure what Li Xiao wanted to do, Suleiman II could only continue to send more troops to Adana. The eastern provinces were an important source of tax revenue for the empire, and no mistakes were allowed.

No one knew the true intention of the Ming army, and even Dorgon couldn't figure it out. He also thought that Li Xiao was going to England to find trouble with the British.

According to Li Xiao's character of revenge, this seems very possible.

Li Xiao came to Crete on the huge ship Changbai Mountain. This ship is of the same level as the Kunlun Mountain. It is currently the largest warship in the world. Its sister ship Kunlun Mountain is coming from Cyprus. In the future

, the two ships will participate in this operation together.

"I said? What is the purpose of such a big scene? If you tell me, I can make some preparations in advance. It's already this time, I can't be ignorant of the next move." Ao Ye and Li Xiao together

Going to the island? Today, Crete has become a sea of ​​soldiers.

The Ming army was everywhere, with banners upon banners and forts upon forts. The best thing is? Crete has a typical Mediterranean climate. The climate is neither hot nor cold and is very pleasant, and the troops even feel quite comfortable staying here.

"Come here!" Li Hao spread out the map. Only Ao Ye, Li Hu, and Sun Xing were left in the room. Shunzi stood outside the door and no one was allowed to approach.

"This is the capital of the Ottoman Empire? They chopped off the heads of our envoys? Now I'm going to use a black tiger to rip out the heart and kill their capital, Constantinople."

Lao Er led the Third Land Warfare Division to pretend to attack Adana in order to attract the army from Constantinople. You must land in the west of Constantinople and trap them from the west by land, and the fleet from the east.

." Li Xiao's hands were in the shape of a pincer, surrounding Constantinople.

"We surround them, then who will attack the city? Don't tell me? You want to hand over the task of siege to the Marine Corps. Then I won't obey!" Ao Ye looked at Li Hao's plan and immediately became angry.

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To siege a city? To actually leave it to the Marine Corps is a show of contempt for all the officers and soldiers of the First Division.

"No? We won't attack the city." Li Xiao looked at Ao Ye like a fool.

"Don't attack the city? This time it's Master Ao's turn to be stupid? Don't attack the city? Then why come all the way here?" Master Ao looked at Li Hao puzzled.

"I want to surround Constantinople, and then eat the Ottoman Empire troops returning from Adana and Sofia. Aoye, you are responsible for the west, they will reinforce from Sofia and Sutheronita.

Are you going to eat these reinforcements? Is there any problem?" Li Xiao raised his head and looked at Master Ao. This is a classic tactic of encircling a point for reinforcements, and I was the best at it back then.

"No problem, but what about the east side?"

"To the east of Adana's army, the second one will lead the third division to attack Adana. Along the way, I will send Tiep Sultan's cavalry to pursue. On this side, Zuo Liangyu will lead the second land warfare division to intercept. Absolutely not

Let them escape!

After this battle, the main force of the Ottoman Empire no longer exists. It will no longer pose a threat to the Suez Canal and our oil fields in the future.

Moreover, we can follow the example of India and split the Ottoman Empire into many small countries. The more fragmented the better, it is best that each tribe and each village is a country."

"I don't understand those things, but it can be done by eating the Ottoman Empire's reinforcements." Mr. Ao nodded, this strategy is indeed a good one.

The capital of a country was besieged, and it was still in danger. The troops from outside would naturally come back to help, and what Li Xiao wanted to do was to kill them on the road.

No matter which country it is, the army is the cornerstone for the ruler to rule the country. The Ottoman Empire ruled a very vast area and had many ethnic groups. If you want to rule such a country, the army is a necessity.

Killing the Ottoman Empire's army is equivalent to destroying the cornerstone of the Ottoman Empire. It may be a bit difficult to continue to rule this country with complex organization.

"Remember! In this battle, we must completely annihilate the enemy. And most importantly, don't take any prisoners." Li Xiao looked at Ao Ye.

"I know, there is no way to capture prisoners in this wretched place." Mr. Ao muttered and left.

Li Xiao ignored Ao Ye. After all, selling prisoners was also a huge source of income. In this battle, Li Xiao wanted to break the Ottoman Empire into pieces. And the basis of fragmentation was to kill most of the Turkic men.

After this battle, the Turks, whose population had dropped sharply, could no longer maintain such a large territory.

Three days later, when the large fleet arrived at Crete, the landing operation officially began. For this operation, Li Xiao mobilized almost all the ships he could mobilize.

Even old-fashioned sailing ships were mobilized in order to send Ao Ye's army behind Constantinople.

At the same time, Zuo Liangyu's Second Marine Division also began to sneak towards the east of Constantinople. On the combat map, two thick arrows pointed at the thousand-year-old capital, Constantinople, almost simultaneously!

"Your Majesty the Sultan! Unfortunately, a large number of Ming troops appeared in the western suburbs of Constantinople. These Ming troops were very powerful and our army was scattered by them. Now, they are continuing to attack Constantinople.

Periphery.”

"What!" Suleiman II, who was chatting with Zaixiang Ahmed, stood up in shock.

"A large Ming army is attacking to the west of Constantinople. From the looks of it, it seems that they are going to attack the city from the west."

"Attack the city from the west?" Suleiman II smiled. The land wall of Constantinople was tested in actual combat. In order to destroy the huge stone wall built by the Byzantines, the Sultan even built a giant Urban cannon.

.An adult can lie inside the barrel of the cannon.

The Theodosian Wall is a series of intricate walls and trenches. It is basically a trap specially designed for killing people. After the Ottomans captured Constantinople, not only did they not neglect it, but they invested a large amount of manpower and material resources every year.

Financial resources were used to continue to strengthen the city wall and build larger and deeper trenches.

If the Ming people dare to launch an attack in the west, they are seeking death.

"Yes, Your Majesty the Sultan!"

"Assemble the armies of Sophia and Sutheronita, I will attack the Ming Dynasty from both sides. Haha!" Constantinople has a fortified city and an army of up to 220,000 people to the west. Eat this army

The Ming army is not a problem.

We must let the arrogant Ming Dynasty know that this is the Ottoman Empire, not India under the rule of the incompetent British.

"Yes! Your Majesty the Sultan!"

"Your Majesty! Should you ask Dorgon to ask? I always feel that this is too hasty. After all, we have never fought against the Ming Dynasty. It is also good to know the characteristics of the Ming Dynasty's army." Prime Minister Ahmed had the guts.

An ominous premonition.

The strength of Constantinople was well-known throughout the world, but the Ming army dared to attack the Theodosius Wall openly, which was not consistent with common sense.

"Yeah! You might as well ask that Easterner." Suleiman II nodded and agreed.

Not long after, Dorgon was ordered to come in. When he saw Suleiman II, he hurriedly saluted!

"Your Majesty the Sultan!"

"Dorgon, the Ming Dynasty came to attack Constantinople. But they chose the wrong direction. They actually attacked the Theodosian wall. I want to know, are all their generals so reckless?"

Dorgon was shocked, how fast! It had only been more than eight months since the end of the Indian War, and Li Xiao had once again plunged into a new war. Could it be said that the national power of the Ming Dynasty was already strong enough to support continuous wars?

This is terrible!

"Dorgon, His Majesty the Sultan is asking you something." Ahmed snorted coldly and roared.

"Oh! Uh...! Your Majesty the Sultan, Li Xiao is a frivolous and arrogant person. He has been dazzled by India's victory. As soon as His Majesty the Sultan's army arrives, it will definitely annihilate the invading Ming army.

I am here, and I would like to first wish the great Sultan a great start and success." Dorgon knelt in front of Suleiman II with a flattering expression.

"Hahaha! This Jurchen is really good at talking. Well, I'll reward you with twenty gold coins. Go down!" Suleiman II laughed "ha" and "ha", feeling even more contemptuous of Dorgon in his heart.

He was just a talkative Oriental with no great abilities. If the drawings he brought were not of great importance, Suleiman II would not even be able to remember him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Sultan!" Dorgon said in an excited tone. After thanking Suleiman II, he stood up and walked out backwards with tears in his eyes.

"Don't pay attention to a person who only knows how to flatter." Suleiman II glanced at Dorgon's back and said to Ahmed.

Ahmed was also a little puzzled. According to his understanding, Dorgon was a proud man. How could he behave like this today? It was not in line with his character. But there was nothing he could do, because Dorgon did this in front of the Sultan.

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"Uh... Haha! Haha!" Ahmed could only laugh twice to cover up his embarrassment.

After walking out of Dopkapa Palace, Dorgon quickly found a horse and galloped back to his residence.

"What's wrong?" Jilhalang has just returned from the construction site. He is now responsible for building the military factory building.

"Li Xiao is here. His soldiers have already reached the Theodosian wall. We have to leave quickly. If we are late, it will be too late!" Dorgon packed his belongings while talking. He also did not forget to pack the two children in his arms.

Ten Ottoman gold coins packed together.

"So fast? How did he reach Constantinople?" Jirharang was also surprised, how could the army suddenly reach Constantinople.

"How did you call it? It was a landing battle! Most of Constantinople's troops went to support Adana. Do you think the rest can defeat Li Xiao's Liao soldiers?

The Sultan is still arrogant and thinks that the Liao army is vulnerable. Let him laugh, he will cry sometimes. Let's get out of the city quickly while there is no siege. If it is too late, we won't be able to leave."

"Oh! Okay, I'll gather everyone together. Let's leave the city now!" Jierhalang hurried out. He also had a lot of valuables to pack.

The two brothers hurriedly packed their bags, focusing on the drawings. They packed five large cars and before the news had spread in Constantinople, they left the city and chartered a boat to cross the Golden Horn.

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"Where are we going?" Jilharang felt a little sad. He had just established a foothold in Constantinople, but he didn't expect Li Xiao to call over so quickly.

"There is no other way, let's go to Russia." Dorgon sighed helplessly and took one last look at the tall city wall of Constantinople. I believe that it won't be long before this is a world of blood and fire. Li Xiao's war,

It has always been synonymous with destruction.

"Russians, didn't you say they are unreliable?" Jilhalang's eyes widened and he looked at Dorgon, who was saying that the Russians were unreliable not long ago.

"Besides Russia, where else do you think we can go? Fortunately, when I was in India, I helped General Kutuzov. I hope he can provide us with a place to stay!" Dorgon looked at Ji Er helplessly as well.
Chapter completed!