The Crescent of the Sultan

"Ambassador, why are you here?"

Selim asked the other party pretending not to care.

As for why the Sudan chose to receive the ambassador in person, it was not just because of selling weapons.

Although in the original time and space, Poland was divided up by the three countries, this did not mean that Poland stopped resisting. The Polish Uprising in 1794 was enough to explain everything.

In this time and space, Selim has no intention of changing this situation, and of course, he has no ability to change it.

After all, Prussia, Austria, and Tsarist Russia ate Poland's land, but the Sudan did not. Once Poland was defeated (although Selim did not believe that the other side could win).

Selim can completely pick up the remnants of this gang from the Moldavia area. (With this area, the Ottoman Empire and Poland bordered.)

You asked whether Austria and Tsarist Russia would join forces to attack the Ottoman Empire. The Sultan said that you really don't take France seriously.

To be honest, this means that Robespierre is still suppressing Roland, otherwise the French would have started fighting with Austria and Prussia.

But can Robespierre suppress Roland forever?

Impossible. In the final analysis, the position of the Plains faction on starting a war is actually in favor of the Girondins.

And when Roland has Napoleon's trump card, how could he not want to rely on him to restore his reputation?

What's more inspiring than winning?

As for whether this group of Polish exiles would become Zhang Xiu of the Ottoman Empire, Selim could only say that he was much more generous than Liu Biao.

The entire Moldavia region will definitely be destroyed once the war starts, and Selim has no intention of investing any resources here.

Although the anti-French war was about to come, in order to prevent Austria and Tsarist Russia from getting sick, Selim felt that it was still necessary to tie a dog at the door of the house. Even if it didn't bite, it would still be enough to scare people.

"Your Majesty, you know why I'm here, so there's no need to tease me with these words."

The Polish ambassador said with a wry smile.

"Your Majesty, I hope you can think about it again. The amount you request is simply unbearable for Poland."

Sultan sneered.

"It's only 3.5 million pounds. This is unacceptable to Poland. You have not yet been compensated for the casualties Sobieski caused to the empire under the city of Vienna?"

Selim is not willing to give in and lower prices. This is a monopoly business.

As for whether Poland can come up with this money, Selim believes that with the national treasury, it is definitely a no-brainer.

Although Poland's size is indeed good, even after the first partition, Poland still had a population of over 10 million and an area of ​​more than 500,000 square kilometers.

But what about Poland’s tax collection ability?

It's not that Selim looked down on him, it can only be said that he may not necessarily be comparable to the Ottoman Empire before the reform of Emperor Sai the Great.

That's right, the tax collection ability of Polish localities may not be as good as the tax farming system. After all, the local nobles in Poland are very powerful against the central government.

The national situation is such, please be considerate.

The Polish ambassador just smiled bitterly after hearing the Sultan's words.

At this time, Constantiny's chill had not yet dissipated, and the fireplace was still burning, but the Polish ambassador felt a chill in his heart.

Of course he knows that the country will definitely be able to come up with this money, but being able to come up with it and being willing to come up with it are two different things.

Even for the families in the country that are now committed to defending the motherland, let alone whether they can come up with this money alone, although in his opinion these families must have the strength, but will they be willing to take it?

Why they want to defend Poland is precisely because a Poland dominated by them can bring them huge benefits.

If the expenditure exceeds their affordability, they will probably give up immediately.

The ambassador saw this very clearly. If Poland were so united, how could it have fallen to this point?

"Your Majesty, we really can't come up with 3.5 million pounds, and I won't hide it from you. There is almost no extra wealth in the treasury.

Can you take a smaller deduction, say £1.5 million? "

The ambassador spoke in an almost pleading voice.

The former Spear of God has now lost his dignity and is begging for help from the pagans.

Selim smiled.

"It doesn't matter if there is no money in the treasury. The Polish nobles are quite rich. Let Stanislaw II raise funds. As the king of Poland, shouldn't he step forward at this moment?"

"Your Majesty, you know, how could they be willing?

Moreover, even if you are willing, the liquidity of 3.5 million pounds cannot be raised in a short while. "

The Polish ambassador suddenly fell to his knees on the floor and choked with sobs.

He didn't even dare to say that this batch of weapons was not worth so much money at all, because he knew that the money bought not only weapons, but also Poland's retreat.

Seeing that Selim did not respond, the Polish ambassador became extremely anxious. He banged his head on the ground, and blood suddenly poured out of his forehead.

The ambassador was no longer as graceful as he had been when we first met him, and he looked like he was at the end of his rope.

A feeling of compassion rose up, but was suppressed by Selim the next second.

He pities Poland, who will pity him?

"Ambassador, you have to understand that even the current 3.5 million pounds is already the amount after deductions and exemptions. You must know that it was 5 million pounds at the beginning."

"I know, I know, Your Majesty, every Polish person will remember your kindness forever.

But even if it was 3.5 million pounds, after I contacted China to confirm, we really couldn't get it.

How about we marry the princess to Your Majesty? After all, Your Majesty seems to have no wife yet. Princess Maria Ludovica and Princess Alexandra Isabella are both in line with your age. Can you choose one? ,or."

Seeing the Sultan's half-smiling expression, the ambassador swallowed.

"It's not impossible for the two of you to work together."

Selim laughed.

"Okay, okay, the so-called princess is just an add-on in this deal.

You know in your heart what your probability of victory is. Don't expect me to send troops. The most I can do is provide you with weapons and a retreat. "

After wrangling for a long time, the two sides finally reached an agreement.

“The Polish side would provide the Ottoman Empire with gold worth two and a half million pounds, and if Poland failed, the Polish princess would marry the Sultan.

The Ottoman Empire would provide weapons to Poland and accept the remainder of Poland in the event of Poland's unfortunate defeat. "

Looking at the agreement in front of them, both parties finally showed a satisfied smile.

The ambassador believed that he had saved money for the country and had received assurances from the Ottoman Empire.

Selim thought he had received a large amount of money, and he also made a risk-free guarantee and got a group of free thugs.

Once again, everyone achieved a win-win situation, and the new moon illuminated the Peace Knight Cross!

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