Regarding Leonid's thoughts, Alexei just wanted to say that I am impressed by YOU. What kind of political acumen could he come to such an outrageous conclusion? Since Alexei became the governor of Wallachia, he has
A lot of hard work has gone into the surrounding environment.
After all, his position is already on the front line against Turkey. If he doesn't understand the local customs and the inside story of the region, he really can't do anything.
According to Alexei's understanding, the current living situation of the Bulgarian Orthodox Christians cannot be said to be particularly good, but it is not much worse. At least they are not living in dire straits.
On the one hand, this is because as Ottoman Turkey continues to decline, and Austria, Russia and the Western European powers continue to grow stronger, the strength of the Christian world can already crush the Christian world.
Under such circumstances, if the Turks continue to brutally abuse the Christians, you can only imagine what Russia and Austria, which are like jackals and tigers, will do.
On the other hand, there is a saying that although Turkey actually discriminates against Christians, the abuse is not genuine. At least compared to Christians who claim to be a civilized world, Turks are actually much more civilized.
I remember that during the Crusades in the Middle Ages, they really killed the Christian believers without mercy. They burned, killed and looted almost all the way. They even didn't spare their own people when they were crazy. Look at how the Eastern Roman Empire fell.
, that is a good thing done by Christians themselves.
The Turks do have discrimination and restrictions on Christians, but as long as they pay taxes honestly, they can still move freely, and even preaching is not subject to great restrictions. The Demishem system is even implemented among Christians.
As long as the young descendants of these Christians convert to Christianity, they will have the opportunity to become Sudan's new army!
The so-called new army actually does not mean the new army, but the Ganeshali Legion or the Turkish Guards or the Sudanese Guards.
This new army has almost become Turkey's pillar military force. It can be said that the Turkish Sultan's machete is capable of fighting.
In short, compared to the Christian serfs exploited by the church in Central and Western Europe, the lives of Christians under Turkish rule were not particularly difficult, at least not as difficult as their Western European brothers.
Alexei knew that these people were very different from the miserable state of being enslaved and oppressed described in the church education they had received since childhood. To put it bluntly, what is the use of being enslaved and oppressed?
It is quite appropriate to describe Christians in Western Europe, especially Christian serfs under the serfdom system.
Of course, Alexey also understands that it is inevitable for political propaganda to determine positions no matter which country or era it is in. If you eat the food of the Christian world, you naturally have to speak for the political correctness of the Christian world. So he understands very well those who are against Turkey and Turkey.
*** ugly words.
If he were in power, he would have spread the same propaganda with a terrible enemy like Turkey, especially Turkey, by his side.
The problem is that propaganda is one thing, but knowing the truth is another thing. We cannot be like Leonid, who was deceived by his own propaganda, and got fooled by some specious things.
Angry young people who can't understand their priorities and ignore the actual situation are the ones who are doomed.
In Alexey's opinion, Leonid has lost his mind now. Doesn't he know the situation in Bulgaria next door? It is true that the life of the Bulgarians is not happy, but it is not that they can't live it, and they are even rude.
It is said that those who really want to join Russia in seeking independence belong to the minority.
The vast majority of Bulgarians are basically in a state of indifference. Although they can't say they like Turkey, they can't say they have love for Russia. Anyway, it's just a state where you two can do whatever you want to avoid affecting my life.
Those who are really interested in Russia's propaganda calls are a small number of Bulgaria's upper ruling class. For them, if they can embrace Russia and get rid of Turkish control, then they can stand up and call the shots and enslave their Orthodox brothers as much as they want. No need to
How can you miss such a good life when you can pay high taxes and fees to Turkey and exploit those poor people yourself?
To put it simply, the Bulgarians who want to cause trouble are actually either landlords or feudal nobles. They are using the banner of religious jihad and national liberation but in fact they are seeking their own selfish interests.
Tell me how Alexey sees such a group of people. At least he won't believe like Leonid that these troublemakers are poor people in dire straits.
If they are called pitiful people, then each of these pitiful people is quite hateful!
It is precisely because he understands this that Alexei will not trust these people and will not be led by them. For him, it would be a loss of face if he does not expose the tricks of these guys and let him trust these guys.
Damn it!
Even Alexei thinks that the last thing needed at this juncture is to continue to add fuel to the fire. Originally, the Black Sea Fleet felt like dancing on the edge of a knife. The storm has not subsided yet, and you are again
Come to think of it, is this really treating the Turks like dirt?
"My friend, you must calm down and look at the problem from an overall perspective! The situation on the border is already scorching hot, and pouring a little more oil on it may trigger a war... This group of Bulgarians assassinated a
Pasha, don’t you understand the nature of this?”
Before Leonid could speak, Alexei fired a machine gun and said: "Once the Turks are enraged and come over regardless, do you think you and Wallachia's troops can stop them?"
"My friend, we are not ready for war yet. At this juncture, you must remain calm and not follow the example of those angry youths with ulterior motives!"
Alexey's rebuke made Leonid very unhappy. He felt that his old friend's position was too problematic. What was there to say to the infidels? Even if you were not prepared for war, you could not turn a blind eye.
Just watch the Bulgarian brothers being bullied! Look at how smart the Bulgarian brothers are. They dare to fight against the infidels with their bare hands. How can we still be cowards when we have guns and cannons!
Alexei was speechless. He wondered whether he should laugh or cry: "Which of your eyes has seen Turkey's oppression and enslavement of those assassins? My friend, are you confused by their sensational words?
Don’t you know the real situation? I’ll say it again, as the governor, I ask you to stay calm and never allow conflicts to intensify!”