Chapter 656 Delighted Germans
The Ottoman Empire is now in the hands of pro-German factions, including Enver Pasha, who advocate learning from Germany's state system of centralized military power and introducing German forces to offset the infiltration of Britain and France into their own territory.
But history always likes to play jokes on many people. If you have a certain understanding of the development of the Republic of Turkey, you can see that Turkey, like the Republic, eventually adopted many Soviet methods to develop. As for elections, that was after World War II. The Soviet Union broke out of the cocoon of the Russian Empire and really changed the fate of many countries.
This is a long story. It is still about communication with German forces. This German diplomat named Bloomberg, who has the same name as the one-dollar mayor of New York in later generations, was overjoyed when he heard Sheffield's words. Germany has been planning the Baghdad Railway for many years. He has been in the Ottoman Empire for many years, and he has been serving this plan to a large extent. Of course, he knows the importance of this railway.
"Mr. William, you are not lying to me, are you? Oh my God, I can't believe my ears." Bloomberg muttered to himself, as if to confirm Sheffield's words.
"How can I lie to you, dear diplomat? If you know me well, you will know that I have a good relationship with Fritz of Thyssen and Gustav of Krupp. We are long-term partners." Sheffield smiled faintly, trying to draw closer to Germany. "And in essence, the British's brutality affects more than just the Germans. They are too greedy. At least that's the case for me."
If it were in another situation, some people might think that these two revolutionaries were discussing the topic of anti-imperialism and anti-feudalism. But in fact, they were discussing how to oppose the British Empire.
Sheffield was a slave owner without a stance. When he helped, he really helped. When he was preparing to backstab, he was really sharpening his knife to prepare for the backstab. When he proposed to help the Germans complete the Baghdad Railway plan, he was naturally serious.
At this time, the Morgan family in New York had received his telegram and started laying railroads. Steel, coal, manufacturing and even carriages were all proceeding in an orderly manner.
Sheffield even told Bloomberg that production had already begun, and he was definitely not just talking.
"I will contact Berlin right away. I believe this will make His Majesty the Emperor very happy." Blomberg could hardly contain his excitement and said, "Mr. William, you are truly the best friend of the German Empire."
"Always!" Sheffield, a veteran German fan, straightened his back and accepted all the compliments. The slave owners were not only friends of the German Empire, but also friends of the great France, the great Russia, the great Ottoman Empire, and other countries...
Bloomberg did not leave Kuwait City, where there were enough facilities for him to connect with the country. Sheffield is now becoming more and more like a Kuwaiti pasha.
"Honey, are you done with your conversation about opposing the British?" Natalia pulled at her collar, a little listless, "I don't know why you care so much about this place and why you want to oppose the British."
"Let alone the British, even if Britain and France come together, this land is not worth my going against them." Sheffield stretched out his hand and let Mao Mei sit on his lap, and said softly, "Besides, I brought so many railway guns here, but there is not even a section of railway here. Isn't it like wanting to cook but not having a pot?"
Of course, building the railway was first and foremost for their own benefit. As for showing goodwill to the Germans, that was another claim. Moreover, it was too late to build the railway now. The Germans simply did not have time to complete the Baghdad Railway Project.
So for Sheffield, this matter was just waving money and writing a bad check. It was not that the slave owner did not want to spend money to make friends with the Germans, but that God would not allow it.
All of this was in preparation for how much benefit the United Company could gain in the Middle East after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, and ultimately for Sheffield itself.
"You said that one day, I will lead this land to independence. What should the country be called? How about the Confederate States of America?" Sheffield thought for a while and said, "Isn't it inappropriate that a Confederate state is ruled by hereditary people?"
"How did you think of establishing a country? Will the Ottomans agree?" Natalia was a little surprised. Even though she had a wild imagination, she didn't expect that her man really wanted to use this barren land to establish a country. Well, there is also the famous city of Basra, but compared to Texas, it is still very barren.
"I don't think the Ottomans will object, but the British may be more opposed. Everyone knows that I hate the British the most. All the good things in the world have been taken by them." When Sheffield mentioned the British, his expression turned from sunny to cloudy.
If he wanted to take over the land with high-quality oil resources, he should have made more plans. In fact, compared with the apparent value of this land, the money he invested in Kuwait has far exceeded it. If the United Company was not a family business, or if there were several brothers in Sheffield competing for the position of heir, no one would agree that he would come all the way here to build railways, establish fortresses, and even prepare to build houses for the Christians who migrated here.
But it's all worth it. Maybe with this foundation, will Israel still be needed to stir up trouble in the Middle East? Isn't it much more useful for the Confederate States of America in the hands of the Sheffield family to fight in person than Israel?
When the news from the Middle East reached Berlin, it immediately caused a small sensation among the German upper class, especially the Ruhr area represented by Fritz and Gustav, who were even more supportive of Sheffield's goodwill.
The slave owner, a senior German fan, is definitely not a false reputation. In the eyes of German capital, he is completely a non-staff German. Although businessmen are in the business of making money, Sheffield's long-standing business ethics have given these Ruhr capitals a sense of trust.
"Your Majesty, Crown Prince, we have received news in New York that the Morgan family has indeed ordered a new batch of railway manufacturing equipment, including rails and carriages. What William said is absolutely true. From our long-term business contacts with him, he is so honest that he doesn't even seem like an American." After receiving the news, Gustav went to Berlin to meet with German Emperor Wilhelm II and gave his opinion without thinking, "The importance of the Baghdad Railway for investing in the Ottoman Empire and gaining benefits for the empire is unquestionable. We are all eagerly looking forward to this day."
"We can definitely share common ground with Sheffield in suppressing the Arab region's small moves. I believe that everyone here knows what has happened recently. This William Pasha suggested that Constantinople move Christians into its territory. I have no intention of elaborating whether his purpose in doing so is really out of sympathy for the Ottoman Empire as he said. But it is undeniable that he certainly does not trust the Arabs nearby. This is beneficial to us."
As an outstanding representative of German enterprises, Fritz stood on Gustav's side and analyzed the possibility of cooperation.
Germany's vigorous infiltration of the Ottoman Empire was nothing more than the hope that the Ottoman Empire could take on the role of British India and promote the development of the German Empire, but the British obstructed it. At the same time, Britain and Germany chose different spokesmen for infiltration of the Ottoman Empire. The Germans chose the Turks, the rulers of the Ottoman Empire, while the British went deep into the Persian Gulf and chose the Arabs, the country's most populous people.
The British took the lead in forming an alliance with the Arab tribes on the edge of the Ottoman Empire, supporting and arming them to ensure their advantage in the Persian Gulf. Germany was very dissatisfied with Britain's actions and sent a large number of military and industrial advisers to the Ottoman Empire.
From Germany's perspective, regardless of whether Sheffield, the richest man in the United States, took the initiative to extend an olive branch with the shadow of the US government, at present, collecting Middle Eastern Christians is at least a neutral attitude. Against the background of Britain and Germany competing for the Middle East, a neutral attitude is already beneficial to Germany.
First of all, from Sheffield's words and deeds, we can see that he supports the current high-level officials of the Ottoman Empire, that is, the group he supports is the same as the group supported by the Germans, that is, the high-level Turks of the Ottoman Empire. The two sides can cooperate on this point. The second point is that Sheffield is gathering the Christians in the Middle East.
At least it is politically correct to spread it in Europe. Even if European countries take these Christians who remain in the Middle East seriously in their hearts, they must show appreciation for the richest man in the United States on the surface.
Europe's current response to Sheffield's actions is not entirely a criticism. The criticism is mainly focused on the fact that this country bumpkin thinks the Ottoman Empire is more tolerant than Europe, rather than on Sheffield pointing out that the Balkan War put Middle Eastern Christians in trouble.
The massive influx of Christians into Kuwait will certainly cause dissatisfaction among the local Arabs, and since the British support the Arabs, the two sides are doomed to be at odds, which is beneficial to Germany.
"My Chief of General Staff, what do you think about this?" William II looked at his childhood friend, Moltke the Younger, now the Chief of the German Army General Staff, and wanted to get some support from him.
"Your Majesty, the Baghdad Railway is of great importance to the interests of the empire. We should certainly respond to those who actively propose cooperation." Moltke the Younger did not disappoint William II and approved the cooperation as expected. "We should not hesitate and start the implementation right now."
"Then we will tell London that the terminal of the railway plan is Basra, and we are willing to share the benefits brought by the railway." William II made the final decision and made concessions to the British, allowing the construction of the Baghdad Railway to begin immediately. "Tell this American businessman that Germany appreciates his support for Germany."
(End of this chapter)
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
