Ming Zuo

Because of Russia's interference, Europe's dispatch of troops to the Ottoman Empire was stranded.

Hearing the news, Liao Zhongjian was really frightened.

He hurriedly wrote to Xu Erjue and Shang Kexi, explaining the situation.At the same time, he began to actively travel in various countries, hoping to persuade them to change their minds.

Unfortunately, his efforts have been minimal.

Europe has just gone through 30 years of war, and countries cannot trust each other.

Another one, sending troops to the Ottoman Empire, many countries do not see any real benefits.

You said that after winning the battle, carve up the territory of the Ottoman Empire?
Many countries do not border the Ottoman Empire at all, and the people have different beliefs. Even if they get the territory, how can they govern?

Even though Liao Zhongjian tried his best, many countries remained unmoved.

But the good news is that these countries also don't trust Russia very much.

After all, for countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia is on their side.

In the previous war, they and Russia were also enemies, and they fought very happily.

They must never forget Russia's covetousness for their territory. How can they be so easily fooled by Russia?
It's just that the power of the yellow peril is too great, which made them worry.

They need to see what happens next before they can make a choice.

Liao Zhongjian couldn't start the situation, so he could only do nothing, and had to send a long letter to the center, explaining the situation here.

It's just that it will take at least a year for this letter to be sent to China, and I don't know what the situation will be at that time?
Shang Kexi and Xu Erjue who were in North Africa did not dare to neglect the changes in Europe, and immediately ordered the Ninth Regiment to abandon all the captured places and retreat to Casablanca.

The Ninth Regiment has more than 5000 troops, if it only sticks to one city, there is still no problem.

The most important thing is that behind Casablanca is the sea, which can get the full support of the navy and can also ensure the supply of material supply points.

The changes in Europe brought the situation in North Africa to a sudden turn for the worse.

More than 50 Ottoman troops marched towards Morocco under the command of Vizier Soleimani.

Zidan's side was naturally rejoiced, but Mamun's side was frightened.

He was very afraid that Zedan and the Ottomans would destroy himself first.

But at the same time, he was extremely wary of the empire, knowing that the empire was also eyeing Morocco.In desperation, Ma Meng withdrew all his troops back, only wanting to defend his own territory, and planned to stay out of the matter.

Naturally, the actions of the 50 troops will not go anywhere quickly.

Especially coming thousands of miles from Constantinople is also a huge burden for the Ottoman Empire.

But at this time the eyes of the whole of Europe are fixed on here.

All the countries want to see whether the powerful Ottoman Empire can defeat the Empire?

If it can be reached, it means that the empire is not invincible.As a result, many countries may have different thoughts.

If the Ottoman Empire is also defeated, these countries on the sidelines may immediately join the imperial camp and gouge out the flesh from the Ottoman Empire.

It must be the Russians who are most excited about sending troops to Ottoman.

The enemy of the enemy is the friend.

Russia immediately sent a mission to visit Constantinople, hoping to form an alliance with the Ottoman Empire and jointly deal with the empire.

result……

The reply of the Ottoman Empire was that an alliance is possible, but Russia must guarantee that it will withdraw from the area around Crimea from now on and not set foot in the Caucasus.

How could Russia agree to such a condition?

As a result, the two countries that were supposed to work hand in hand broke up unhappy, but instead completed the empire.

Three months later, Soleimani led an army of 15 forwards to Morocco.

When he heard that the National Defense Forces retreated across the board, he couldn't help frowning.

Along the way, as an experienced general, he also paid attention to collecting intelligence about the National Defense Forces.

But the more he knew, the more guilty he became.

After all, he was able to come thousands of miles away and still stir up trouble in Europe. He had never heard of it before.

Although there are many countries in Europe, he still has a clear idea of ​​the strength of these countries.

To be able to dominate in such a place, one can imagine how powerful the empire is.

Is it really worth fighting against such a country?
For this reason, he even communicated with Muhammad IV many times to discuss the benefits and losses.

However, the domestic idea of ​​occupying North Africa is very high, and the voice has the upper hand, and his doubts can't change anything.

Now that the Wehrmacht had shrunk their lines of defense and put up a posture waiting to attack, he could only swing his troops straight to Casablanca.

When he got to the place, he only glanced at the line of defense, and Soleimani was stunned.

In his eyes, the city of Casablanca is not big, and the hundreds of thousands of troops facing him seem to be blown down by everyone with a breath.However, the densely packed tunnels, ditches, and some strange things outside the city actually gave him a panic disorder.

The Bukhara people once demonstrated trench technology in front of the Wehrmacht, but the Wehrmacht has proved with facts who is the master of this tactic.

The fierce offensive and defensive battle began.

Tragic is the Ottomans!

The weapons and equipment of the National Defense Forces determine that if they build up fortifications and do not attack, no enemy will have anything to do with them.

Seeing the soldiers being consumed in groups and piles in front of those strange fortifications, Soleimani knew that he was in big trouble.

Nine months later, Liao Zhongjian's letter was finally sent to Shangdu.

The central center attached great importance to this, and if they couldn't find a result after discussing it, they hurriedly sent it to Zuo Menggeng in the Western Regions.

It has been two years since Zuo Menggeng gave his opinions and solutions and passed them back to Europe.

In the past two years, Casablanca has been rock-solid, except that there is no rescue, and there is no danger at all.

Instead, the Ottoman Empire encountered great difficulties.

The long route from Constantinople to Casablanca has been constantly harassed by ocean-going fleets everywhere.

Especially the navy of the Ottoman Empire, whose power in the Mediterranean was almost completely destroyed by the ocean-going fleet.

But without sea power, ocean-going fleets are attacking everywhere, and there is no way to defend against it.

Regarding Zuo Menggeng's idea, Liao Zhongjian could only say that he was overwhelmed.

This time he was full of confidence and extended invitations to all European countries.

He has a great plan to tell.

In the venue in Rotterdam, in front of representatives of various countries, Liao Zhongjian put his finger on the narrowest point of the Sinai Peninsula.

"Everyone, if a canal is opened here, will it help the trade between the East and the West?"

The whole venue exploded in an instant.

Everyone's eyes were red, staring at that place, as if there was some magic power there.

Liao Zhongjian's voice continued.

"After defeating the Ottoman Empire, we can form a joint business group to develop this canal, and all the proceeds will be distributed according to the shares. Merchant ships from all countries will travel here, how about it?" (End of this chapter)