Chapter 531 The Baghdad Railway . .
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Old and old months. According to Zhang Yunfei's instructions, the Emperor and Qin government formed a huge delegation of strong people to visit the Turkish capital Constantinople, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Liang Cheng, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Railways, the Persian Gulf Navy Command, as well as the Chinese Embassy in Turkey and the Consulate in Basra, to visit the Turkish capital Constantinople, ready to touch the beards of two British and German tigers.
The Turkish king and his group warmly received Liang Cheng and his group and negotiated with Liang Cheng in political, trade and other aspects respectively.
During the negotiations for a week, China held more than 20 negotiations with Turkey. The two sides exchanged views on economic aid, loans, military assistance, and the follow-up project of China's operation of the Palin-Baghdad Railway.
Turkey urgently needs to obtain large low-interest loans from the Bank of China. After seeing the strength of China's power, the Turkish military hopes to get more military assistance from China. On the issue of the Baghdad Railway, the Turkish government is in a dilemma because the railway operation rights have been agreed to the German Railway Company. Due to the current honeymoon relationship between Turkey and Germany, the Turkish government is difficult for this to use as collateral and compensation for China's loans and aid.
However, compared with China's direct economic and military aid, Turkey actually gains much more benefits than it gets from Germany. Therefore, the Sharp-Earth government promised that as long as China persuades Germany to voluntarily give up its subsequent construction and operation rights, Turkey is willing to hand over all of it to the China Railway Company for operation, and promises that the resources along the railway will be within kilometers and allowed to be opened by Chinese companies. At the same time, if China can extend the railway end point to the Persian Gulf of Kuwait after obtaining the railway operation rights, the Turkish government is willing to hand over all the oil extraction rights in Kuwait to China Petroleum Corporation.
Türkiye's conditions are very tempting, but they are full of dangers. There is no doubt that Türkiye just wants to kill people with a knife.
Although the Baghdad Railway is currently under construction and operation by Germany, this is because Germany wants to connect the lifeline of Eurasian trade, its strategic position is extremely important. It is a hub connecting Germany's Austro-Hungarian Empire, Bulgaria and Turkey. Germany wants to use this route to consolidate the unity of the allies and threaten the interests of Britain in Asia.
With such a large strategic line, how could Germany easily give it to China?
In addition, Germany has always wanted to extend the Baghdad Railway to Kuwait along the Persian Gulf coast, but was strongly opposed by Britain, France and Germany. Britain had forced Coke to sign the "Korean Secret Agreement" in 8 years. Britain became the suzerain of Coke. Although Kuwait was nominally a county in the Basra Province of the Ottoman Empire, it was actually no longer under Turkey's management.
Turkey promised Kuwait to China, and even did not give the resource mining rights within the blade kilometer along the Baghdad Railway to China. It was to use China's power to take back Kuwait's sovereignty. Because all the land mining rights in Kuwait were reduced to the British colony. The two were taken lightly, Turkey's wishful thinking was really good.
"The heart is punishable!"
Foreign Minister Liang Cheng was very dissatisfied when Turkey used such a method, but then he thought that Turkey really had nothing to mortgage. Other political sensitivity was too strong. Even if Turkey dared to exchange it, the Emperor and Qin government would not charge it.
"Although it is a hot potato, maybe this is a good opportunity for the empire!" Sheng Xuanhuai, deputy minister of the Ministry of Finance, suddenly said.
Liang Cheng asked, "Xuan Huai has something to say but has no girls!"
Sheng Xuanhuai nodded and said, "Didn't the Turkish government promise to give its management rights to the empire? Then let's talk to Germany and Britain!"
Then he said: "I have checked the information. Germany and Britain are having a big fight over the Baghdad Railway and Kuwait. If the British-German naval arms race is the biggest military conflict between their two countries, then the Baghdad Railway and Kuwait are their biggest economic and geopolitical conflicts."
Liang Cheng suddenly became interested and heard Sheng Xuanhuai tell him all the ins and outs and analysis he knew.
, Butterfly. Under the leadership of Deutsche Bank, a group of German industrialists and bankers obtained a concession from the Ottoman government to build a railway from Constantinople to cross the Anatolia, Asia Minor. This agreement lasted for ten years. In the year of the old feathers, the Ottoman government approved the second phase of construction, the familiar "Pallin-Baghdad Railway Project" second agreement was the result of the German Emperor William II's visit to Constantinople in the year. During these decades, the relationship between Germany and Austria became increasingly important.
Germany decided to establish a solid economic alliance with Turkey from the old century to vigorously open up a new market for the export of Anglo-German industrial products to the East. The Palin-Baghdad Railway Project is the core of this major and feasible economic strategy. The unspeakable purpose hidden behind this project is to obtain potential oil supply. In this regard, Britain will certainly jump out to oppose it. In the Middle East issue in later generations, Middle Eastern countries expressed their hatred for the West in the form of tragic forms, and their seeds were planted during this period.
For many years, the modern railway construction problem connecting Europe's Big 6 and Baghdad has been the focus of the conflict between Germany and Britain. Deutsche Bank Director Karl-Holfirich believes that in the old and old years, except for the increasingly powerful German naval fleet, there is no problem that can cause the relationship between the construction of the railway. The magistrate Karl is the negotiator in charge of the Baghdad railway project.
This railway links Constantinople and the Ottomans' hinterlands of Asia with modern economic regions. Once extended to Baghdad and to Kuwait not far away, it will establish a cheap and fast transportation channel between Europe and the entire Indian sub-majority 6, which is also the highest-level world-class railway.
In the UK's view, this is the key to the problem. Latin America, a senior British military adviser who was sent to the Serbian army at the time, warned: "If the Palinbaghdad Railway is built, this huge territory that produces countless economic wealth and maritime military forces cannot attack will be unified around Germany. Russia and its Western friends "British and France will be blocked by this barrier." Latin America also said: "Our interests in Egypt are within the effective strike range of the German and Turkish troops, and the two teams can directly threaten India from the Persian Gulf. Soon, Alexandria and the Dardanelles will greatly strengthen Germany's naval power in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Latin American side's words have already suggested that Britain's strategy is to destroy the Palin-Baghdad Railway, prevent the German economy from taking off again, and maintain Britain's dominance in Europe.
A picture of the world will appear, from Palin to Baghdad, the German Empire, the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, Bulgaria, and Turkey. Only a small strip of strips lie across this chain, preventing the connection between the east and west sides. This is Serbia. Although Serbia is located between Germany and large ports such as Constantinople and Salouzuka, it is like the Thunder. The geographical location of these ports is extremely important, guarding the gates of the East. If Serbia is conquered, or tempted to join the Palin-Baghdad system.
Therefore, it is no surprise that in the decade before the old and old years, the Balkans were war-torn and turbulent, and the wars that once lived included the Ten-Erge War, the Bulgarian War and the continuous regional conflicts. Conflict and war greatly weakened the Palin Constantinople Alliance, and in particular hindered the construction of the Palin Baghdad Railway.
Liang Cheng asked: "Your true thought is that Britain has been praising efforts to stop this railway. Can we use the UK?"
"That's right." Sheng Xuanhuai said: "Britain obstructing the construction of the Baghdad Railway is actually hindering the rise of Germany. However, if this railway is handed over to other countries to build, the UK may not have reacted so strongly."
Liang Cheng nodded and said, "It makes sense. We can join forces with Britain to put pressure on Germany to allow them to agree that the railway will be operated by the empire!"
"And!" Sheng Xuanhuai continued: "Both Germany and Turkey oppose Britain's secret construction of colonies in Kuwait. We can in turn use Germany and Türkiye to put pressure on Britain to force Britain to withdraw from the Kuwait region."
Liang Cheng said happily: "Your suggestion is very good! I will report to the emperor and the prime minister immediately! If you can succeed, you will make great contributions!"
Sheng Xuanhuai said: "Thank you, Lord Liang! I just made suggestions. Lord Liang must plan the specific deployment, and he should take credit for it!"
Liang Cheng glanced at Sheng Xuanhuai, and the two looked at each other and laughed.
Liang Cheng's report was quickly approved. Zhang Yunfei and Tang Shaoyi agreed with this plan very much, and at the same time, they asked Liang Cheng and Sheng Xuanhuai to handle it with full authority and not make any mistakes.
Because Sheng Xuanhuai had a good relationship with the UK, Liang Cheng invited Britain and France to interfere with Germany in the construction of the Baghdad Railway. Sheng Xuanhuai contacted the German Consul in Turkey and the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to jointly put pressure on the UK to return Kuwait sovereignty to Türkiye.
Britain and Germany were already very nervous about the Baghdad Railway and Kuwait issues, and they were in a state of strife and started a war.
However, when China intervened in these two issues, both Britain and Germany were shocked and ignored.
In the UK's view, as long as Germany can be prevented from continuing to build the Baghdad Railway, they will adopt it. They are even ready to use force. Therefore, after learning that China has stepped forward and joined forces with Britain to interfere in Germany's Baghdad Railway project in Turkey, they immediately nodded in agreement and actively cooperated.
Due to the large-scale naval armament with Britain and the 6th armament with France and Russia, the national finances have become very tense. At the same time, the long-term war in the Balkans has led to the interruption and destruction of Germany's Baghdad Railway Project. Now the funds for the construction of the Baghdad Railway are also tight.
At this time, a joint note from China, Britain and France suddenly arrived, demanding that Germany give up the Baghdad Railway Project. Germany was shocked.
Germany has long been used to the interference between Britain and France, and has no concern at all, and has prepared the necessary force to solve the problem. However, China's sudden interference made Germany suddenly confused.
Ignoring the protests between Britain and France, the German consul had separate closed-door consultations with the Chinese representatives.
"Hisser Liang Cheng, I don't understand why the Kingdom of Concubine joined the British and French side on the Baghdad Railway issue. I and my government are very unaware of this!"
Faced with Carl's questioning, Liang Cheng replied: "We don't want this either! It's just that your country's construction of the Baghdad Railway has caused extremely tense relations in the Balkans. Britain and France have already hinted to us that if you don't stop your country from continuing to build Baghdad, they will continue to put pressure on the Ergan country. At that time, it will not be the only Xinmo War that can solve the problem.
"So what?" Carl said disdainfully: "If you want to fight, just fight it! Mr. Liang is not unaware of the situation in Ou Yuan, right!"
Liang Chengcan smiled and said, "So, your country is ready?"
Carl smiled slightly and did not directly answer Liang Cheng, but that was already very obvious.
"Sorry!" Liang Cheng said: "This is your country's secret, and I'm not convenient for me to ask." Then he said: "However, China hopes that Europe is peaceful and stable, but not that war breaks out! Because once a war breaks out, not only will the European economy be hit hard, but China's trade with Europe will be affected!"
Carl said: "Mr. Liang, please rest assured! No matter how the situation in Europe changes in the future, our Germany and your country have signed an oil trade agreement. If conditions permit, His Majesty William II of our country hopes to continue to expand trade between Germany and China!"
Liang Cheng thought to himself that Kashou was a financial giant and what he said was much more credible, so he asked: "I wonder what His Majesty the Emperor of Germany has?"
Carl said: "Your Majesty asked me to convey it to you and through you to your emperor. Now that the situation in Europe is imminent, all countries are making military preparations. His Majesty William II hopes to expand trade with you, not only oil trade, but also long-term trade in food, steel, coal, especially in your chemical products and biomedicine! "
Liang Cheng knew Carl's purpose at first hearing. These things are currently important strategic materials included in the high tariff regulations by China, and they are very cautiously exported to Europe. The Emperor and Qin government did this. It was not because they were worried about a war in Europe, nor because they were afraid that the European powers would not have money to pay, but because they believed that there was no war in Europe and that there was still a lot of room for improvement in prices. Therefore, they are still in a state of hoarding. To put it bluntly, they just thought that the money was not making enough money.
Germany has recently started secretly reserved strategic materials and is negotiating many trade negotiations with China. What Carl mentioned just now is on Germany's negotiation list.
It seems that Karl doesn't care much about the Balkan railway matters and has a lot of room for maneuver. He just wants China to give Germany some benefits.
Thinking of this, Liang Cheng said: "Mr. Karl, everything is easy to discuss. Your country hopes that there is no problem in conducting a larger trade transaction with our country, but I hope that your country can also understand our country's concerns about the Balkans!"
Seeing Liang Cheng letting go, Carl knew in his heart that his country's real purpose of interfering in the Baghdad Railway, so he immediately said: "Don't worry, Mr. Liang, Germany and China have always been friendly friends. Although there are great differences between our country and Britain and France, any issues with your country can be discussed!"
Carl's speech was already very direct. Liang Cheng knew the habits of the Germans. At this time, don't beat around the bush. He said now: "It's really not right. We hope to continue to build the Baghdad Railway in Turkey. In return, our two countries can set up special companies to be responsible for the trade between the two countries!"
Carl nodded and said, "There is no problem with the construction and management rights of the Baghdad Railway. We will not give face to the British, but we can give it to your country. However, your country must ensure that it cannot be used by German enemy countries. At the same time, we hope that after completion, we can take care of Germany."
"No problem!" Liang Cheng replied.
"And!" Carl said: "I hope that the trade between our two countries will not be affected by any influence. Including war! Germany can give Chinese companies in their own country a special license to operate any industry! And I hope that your country can release some of your country's specially controlled materials, including food and medicine, and allow German companies to purchase in China!"
"Trade!" Liang Cheng finished speaking, raised his glass and touched Carl a square meter.
"Trade!" Carl drank it all in one go.
Liang Cheng's negotiations with German Commissioner Karl were extremely smooth, and soon the German government announced to the Turkish government that it had given up the construction of the Baghdad Railway in Turkey. Immediately afterwards, the Turkish government sold the construction and operation rights of the Baghdad Railway to China before Britain and France reported it.
It was not until this time that Britain and France realized that their country was coming from the Baghdad Railway, rather than what they thought they would go to the Allies to sanction Germany.
When Sheng Xuanhuai negotiated with the UK about the issue of Kuwait, Basra Province, Turkey, the UK expressed a tough attitude and refused to give up on Kuwait.
In fact, the UK currently does not have much oil scale in Kuwait. Nissan and four-barrel oil wells cannot support the use of British petroleum. The UK's oil irrigation is imported from the United States. The strong are imported from Russia, while the remaining are imported from Australian Chinese companies.
However, the British had long been unable to stand the endless arms race, and war had been put on the agenda in their consciousness. The oil in the Persian Gulf was used for backup by Britain. Once Britain lost the United States, Russia's oil supplies, the oil in the Persian Gulf would be used for emergency response.
Now that China is involved in the Kuwait issue, the British naturally refuse to let go. Therefore, although Sheng Xuanhuai has a relatively harmonious relationship with the UK, he still cannot convince the UK.
Chapter completed!