The sun had already set, and several bonfires were lit among the desolate sand dunes.
Near the campfire, dozens of Marines stood quietly around the camp with guns on guard. The smell of roasting sheep filled the air.
A local man was roasting a whole sheep on the bonfire, while on the other side of the bonfire, a dozen officers were sitting around, seemingly discussing something.
"Sir Lin, judging from the current situation, the French plan to use Jerusalem to lure the snake out of its hole. They have postponed their plan to send troops to the area and are instead waiting for locals from various places to gather in Jerusalem."
The words of Colonel Ouyang Yue, the leader of the visiting delegation stationed in France, made Lin Yuehu think for a while and then nodded.
"This is not a bad idea. Those people summoned to Jerusalem by Turkey in the name of "holy war" will inevitably become the biggest resistance to the French rule in this area in the future. If they can deal with this person in Jerusalem,
Then it will be very beneficial to France’s future rule.”
While talking, Lin Yuehu took a piece of barbecue from the plate with a knife, took a bite, then took a sip of ice-cold beer and added.
"Emperor Napoleon IV has something in common with His Majesty. We don't have a quick victory in Brazil. We also have this consideration. We give the enemy time to mobilize and then annihilate them on the battlefield. Of course, this also depends on
Whether the enemy is strong or not, whether it’s us vs. Brazil, or France vs. the Arabs... it’s almost like cat and mouse, there won’t be any suspense!”
"There is indeed no suspense. There are now as many as 100,000 French troops landing from Beirut. They not only have machine guns and heavy artillery, but also airships and fleets. It is extremely easy to annihilate the resistance in Jerusalem..."
As soon as the group leader finished speaking, Xiao Zhiyuan, a member of the visiting group, said.
"Easy is easy, but don't forget the British. The British control the entire Egypt, including the Sinai Peninsula. Although their fleet cannot provide support to Turkey, according to French intelligence, the British sent many intelligence personnel to lobby the locals everywhere.
They resisted the French and prepared a large number of weapons, which did not even cost them a pound, after all, they captured a large number of weapons when they occupied Egypt."
Looking at Lieutenant General Lin Yuehu, Xiao Zhiyuan said.
"With the support of the British, many tribes even in Baghdad Province have joined this war. I am worried that as the resistance in Jerusalem strengthens, France will suffer a loss there."
Xiao Zhiyuan's reminder made Lin Yuehu think for a moment and then said.
"Suffer a loss? Industrial civilization may suffer a temporary loss against a barbaric civilization, but it will not suffer a big loss. Marshal McMahon has experience fighting the Arabs in Tripoli. They...even if they get modern rifles,
They are just a bunch of rabble, not enough to cause trouble!"
It's not that Lin Yuehu looks down on those Arabs, because their... combat effectiveness is indeed low!
"Jerusalem is not so much a battle as it is a battle of public opinion. What the French need is the name of the Holy City. It is the name of the Holy City that allows Napoleon IV to securely wear his crown, well...
Just like Russia needs Constantinople! Jerusalem and Constantinople are worthless, but they are above everything else in the world, to them!"
When mentioning Constantinople, Lin Yuehu couldn't help but cast his eyes to the north, where the Russians had already arrived at the city of Constantinople!
…
30 versts from Constantinople.
Standing next to the telegraph pole on the side of the road, a smiling Li Bin and several Russian officers took a photo.
"Lee, that's Constantinople!"
Pointing to the looming city ahead, Lieutenant Colonel Kuropatkin's expression, like everyone else's, was full of longing.
"We're finally here!"
We're finally here!
From the day Yinfan III married Sophia, the last princess of the Eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople became the dream of all Russians.
All Russians, whether they are nobles or peasants, poor or rich, all of them have a "Messiah complex", that is, a savior complex. What is this complex?
It’s Constantinople!
It is to restore the glory of the East... No, it should be the "Roman Empire". What is Russia's ultimate dream? Not Russia, but Rome!
"For hundreds of years, we have been longing to liberate this land, longing for the sound of mass in Sophia Cathedral to ring again, we..."
Kuropat pointed his finger at the troops passing by the roadside. The Russian soldiers, Romanian soldiers, and Bulgarian soldiers all had smiles on their faces. The smiles came from the bottom of their hearts, and everyone seemed very excited.
"We have been longing for this day, and now... Constantinople is before our eyes!"
Constantinople is just around the corner!
Even from their position, they could vaguely see the city and the dome of Sophia Cathedral.
"The Turks will definitely defend this city!"
Staring at the city of Constantinople, Li Bin once again reminded that in front of them, in addition to the city of Constantinople, there were barbed wire fences and trenches. This was the capital of the Turks. How could they not
What about holding on?
"We will seize this city at all costs, everyone... Even if we die here, it is worth it, the Roman Empire!"
Standing on the hillside, staring at the city in the distance, Kuropatkin said solemnly.
"The double-headed eagle of the Roman Empire will rise here again. Li, my friend, in the future, this place will once again become the capital of the Roman Empire!"
Where is the Roman Empire? It is clearly the Russian Empire.
After the Russian Empire captures Constantinople, there will no longer be a Russian Empire in the world. As for the Russian Empire, they will transform into the Roman Empire.
At that moment, their "Messiah" complex will be satisfied. As far as Li Bin knows, in Russia, they are already considering moving the capital and changing the name of the country.
Will Turkey perish after letting Constantinople belong to Russia? Li Bin is not sure about this issue, but what is certain is that the Russian Empire will definitely not exist!
After all, the Roman Empire is the dream of all Russians, and now their dream can finally come true.
"Russia...Rome..."
Just at this moment, Li Bin heard Kuropatkin talking to himself excitedly.
"The glory of Rome will eventually shine on the earth again..."