Chapter 920 (Fourth update, please subscribe)
The sun had already set and several bonfires were lit among the desolate sand dunes.
Dozens of Marines stood silently around the camp with guns in hand, and the air was filled with the aroma of roasted lamb.
A local was roasting a whole sheep over a campfire, while on the other side of the campfire, a dozen officers were sitting around it, apparently discussing something.
"Commander Lin, according to the current situation, the French plan to use Jerusalem to lure out the enemy. They have temporarily suspended their plan to send troops to the area and are waiting for locals from all over the country to gather in Jerusalem."
Colonel Ouyang Yue, the head of the French military delegation, said something that made Lin Yuehu think for a while and then nodded.
"This is not a bad idea. Those people who were summoned to Jerusalem by Turkey in the name of "holy war" will inevitably become the biggest obstacle for the French to rule this region in the future. If they can get rid of this person in Jerusalem, it will be very beneficial to France's future rule."
While speaking, Lin Yuehu used a knife to pick up a piece of barbecue from the plate, took a bite, then took a sip of ice-cold beer and added.
"Emperor Napoleon IV and your Majesty have something in common in this regard. We did not fight a quick victory in Brazil because of this consideration. We gave the enemy time to mobilize and then annihilated them on the battlefield. Of course, this also depends on how strong the enemy is. Whether it's us against Brazil or France against the Arabs... it's almost like a cat playing with a mouse. There won't be any suspense!"
"There will be no suspense. There are already 100,000 French troops landing in Beirut. They not only have machine guns and heavy artillery, but also airships and fleets. It will be very easy for them to annihilate the resistance forces in Jerusalem..."
As soon as the leader finished speaking, Xiao Zhiyuan, a member of the visiting group, said.
"It's easy, but don't forget the British. The British control the entire Egypt, including the Sinai Peninsula. Although their fleet cannot support Turkey, based on intelligence from France, the British sent many intelligence officers to persuade local people to resist the French. They also prepared a large number of weapons, which didn't even cost them a single pound. After all, they seized a large number of weapons when they occupied Egypt."
Looking at Lieutenant General Lin Yuehu, Xiao Zhiyuan said.
"With the support of the British, even many tribes in Baghdad province have joined the war. I am afraid that as the resistance in Jerusalem strengthens, France will suffer there."
Xiao Zhiyuan's reminder made Lin Yuehu ponder for a moment, and then he spoke.
"Suffer a loss? Industrial civilization may suffer a temporary loss against barbaric civilization, but it won't suffer a big loss. Marshal McMahon has experience fighting against Arabs in Tripoli. They...even if they are equipped with modern rifles, they are just a mob. Not a big threat!"
It's not that Lin Yuehu looked down on those Arabs, because their... fighting power is indeed low!
"Rather than a major battle, Jerusalem is more of a war 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 wear his crown securely. Well... just like Russia needs Constantinople! Jerusalem is as worthless as Constantinople, but they are above everything in the world, for them!"
When mentioning Constantinople, Lin Yuehu's gaze could not help but turn to the north, where the Russians had already arrived at the gates of Constantinople!
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It is 30 versts from Constantinople.
Standing next to a telegraph pole on the roadside, Li Bin, smiling, and several Russian officers took a photo.
"Lee, that's Constantinople!"
Pointing at the vaguely visible city ahead, like everyone else, Lieutenant Colonel Kuropatkin's expression was full of longing.
“We’re finally here!”
We are finally here!
From the day Ivan III married Sophia, the last princess of the Eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople became the dream of all Russians.
All Russians, whether 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!
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 longed to liberate this land, longing for the sound of mass in Hagia Sophia to ring out again, we..."
Kuropatkin pointed at the troops passing by the roadside. Those Russian soldiers, Romanian soldiers, and Bulgarian soldiers all had smiles on their faces. The smiles were heartfelt and everyone seemed very excited.
"We have been longing for this day, and now... Constantinople is right before our eyes!"
Constantinople is just around the corner!
Even from their position, they could vaguely see the city and the dome of Hagia Sophia.
"The Turks will surely defend this city to the death!"
Gazing at the city of Constantinople, Li Bin reminded them again that in addition to the city of Constantinople, there were also barbed wire and trenches ahead of them. This was the capital of the Turks, so how could they not hold on?
"We will do whatever it takes to take this city, everyone... Even if we die here, it will be worth it, Roman Empire!"
Standing on the hillside, gazing 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!"
What Roman Empire is this? It's the Russian Empire.
When the Russian Empire conquers Constantinople, there will no longer be a Russian Empire in the world. 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, now in Russia, they are already considering moving the capital and changing the country's name.
Will Turkey perish after Constantinople belongs to Russia? Li Bin is not very clear about this question, but it is certain 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 a little excitedly.
"The glory of Rome will shine again..."
(End of this chapter)
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