Perhaps stimulated by the continuous victories of the Turks on the battlefield, even Soviet Russia became more and more optimistic about Turkey.

Almost not long after the Turks captured the city, the Russians decided to give the Turks more support. Of course, this includes the most favorite and most needed weapons and ammunition of the Turks, and even some armored vehicles and tanks―――――― of course, it is difficult to say how many soldiers in the Turkish army will use this thing.

In fact, perhaps because Turkey is the only ally of Soviet Russia at the moment, Soviet Russia is still very willing to invest in it, and a lot of support is also in place.

However, in terms of the reconstruction assistance that the Turks wanted, the Soviet Russians could not give much help―――――― not because they did not want to help, but because the Russians did not have the ability to do so.

After all, at present, Soviet Russia itself is in ruins, where is the spare strength to help Turkey?

Even if some can be allocated, there is still the same as nothing.

In this case, it is better to simply support it in the way that Soviet Russia is best at, that is, weapons and equipment.

It's just that Soviet Russia obviously can't imagine that it is precisely because they can't meet the needs of Kemal and others in this regard that Kemal and others have some other ideas in their hearts―――――― in the final analysis, they still need to consider the interests of Turkey after all.

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It was also because of this relationship that Soviet Russia was still thinking about how to get the Turks closer to itself. Privately. The Turks, however, carried Soviet Russia behind their backs and began to make contact with the Nationalist government.

It's not very deep, it's just some superficial contact, but even that is a breakthrough feat for both countries. After all, the two countries are still in the midst of an exchange of fire, especially on the actual dividing line between the two countries, and the exchange of fire usually occurs almost every day.

If it weren't for the fact that the Wehrmacht on the border had been ordered not to cross the border at will, I am afraid that the Turkish troops on the opposite side would have been swept away long ago. After all, in order to ensure the security of this part of the region, the national government has made great efforts.

Especially after Kuwait's oil resources were developed, there were no financial constraints. The government of the National Council has given very strong support. And the proceeds of Kuwaiti oil. A small part of it was also used for armaments in the Middle East, especially on the border between China and Turkey, where a large number of permanent fortifications were built.

Although these fortifications could not have been as strong as the Maginot Line or the Verdun fortress, they were able to do so by the Turks. Want to break through this line of defense. But it's almost impossible. Even in the case of their teeth being chipped out. Whether or not a small opening can be made in this line of defense is probably a very difficult thing to say.

Naturally, this was also a bargaining chip when the Communist government negotiated with the Turks. After all, if they didn't have some cards, even if the Turks weren't doing particularly well, they probably wouldn't have been able to negotiate with the Nationalist government―――――― especially since there were still a lot of things they needed in the south.

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"This is the special envoy who is specifically responsible for contact with your country, Mr. Zhao Wenying Zhao..."

While Soviet Russia was still in the dark, in a certain building in Ankara, Leng Shan introduced to Kemal and others.

At the same time, looking at Kemal and the others who appeared in front of him, Zhao Wenying also got up from his seat, walked in front of Kemal and the others and shook hands with them.

"General Kemal? It can be said that the contemptible people have admired the name for a long time, and it is really a great honor to see it today..."

Although the current relationship between the two countries is indeed a little awkward, perhaps the enthusiasm on Zhao Wenying's face is too enthusiastic, which makes Kemal and others also feel a little infected, and soon everyone sat down, and the atmosphere in the room became slightly better.

"Mr. Zhao Wenying..."Glancing at Zhao Wenying, Kemal looked at Leng Shan Dao. I thought Mr. Leng was in charge..."

Leng Shan laughed. "Originally, it was indeed mine, but there are many things in this matter that can't be decided just by my level, so after your country is willing to contact our country, the country specially let Mr. Zhao come here, not to mention that even if it is to show respect for His Excellency the General, we should also send someone of roughly equal status out, isn't it..."

As soon as it was established that the Turks were indeed willing to make contact with them, the Nationalist government decided to send a man of similar position to make contact with the Turks.

Of course, if you transfer directly from the country, it will definitely be too late. After all, it doesn't matter if you take the waterway or some other route. It will take at least a little over a month to arrive in Turkey from the country, and with such a long time, who knows what will come out.

Therefore, after a period of consideration, it was finally decided to temporarily transfer one of the provinces in the Middle East. And in the end, it was Zhao Wenying who was elected, although there seems to be nothing on the surface, and he looks very ordinary, but in fact he is the deputy chief of staff of the Baghdad Military Region...

The status is only under the commander of the Baghdad Military Region and the chief of the general staff, and from a certain point of view, although the rank is lower than Kemal and others, it also has the right to decide many things.

The most important thing is that as a staff officer, Zhao Wenying himself is much more flexible than many generals―――――― in fact, the government has also thought about letting local officials from Iraq or other provinces come forward, but after thinking about it in the end, he still did not do so.

Even then, it doesn't seem like much. But who knows if these officials will be able to do such a job, not to mention that even if they are the governors of a province, there are dozens of them in the country, and the gap with Kemal is still too great...

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After some explanation, Kemal nodded understandingly. At the same time, I was also somewhat satisfied with the importance that the government attached to me.

In fact, Kemal still understands that the Kuomintang government sent Zhao Wenying. After all, it is impossible for the government to get a person directly from China, in which case it will take at least more than a month, so it will become a very good choice to use local materials.

And, to be honest, Kemal didn't feel that he was in a position to get the Nationalist government to send a real high-level government. After all, Turkey's national strength today cannot be compared with China's, and this can only be done by looking at China's territory. Although the man sent by the Chinese government seems to be nothing remarkable, it has somewhat made Kemal understand the importance that the Nationalist government attaches to him.

"In any case, since your country is so sincere. Then I don't want to say much. Let's get straight to the point..."Finding a place to sit down, Kemal said bluntly. "At the moment the Greeks have not been driven out of Turkey by us, so I hope that we can all save time as much as possible..."

"Believe me, that's what the contemptible people think," he smiled and glanced at Kemal. Despite being a military man. However, Zhao Wenying looks like a crepe. "The purpose of our government in bringing despicable people to Ankara this time is simple. I hope that your country will sever relations with Soviet Russia, stop hostile relations with other countries, including my own, and join our camp. Together against Soviet Russia..."

"After all, we all know very well how much of a threat Soviet Russia poses to the world. At the same time, His Excellency the General also knows how big the contradictions between your country and Soviet Russia are. As he spoke, it seemed that Kemal wanted to say something, Zhao Wenying raised his hand and motioned for Kemal to continue listening, and then began to continue. Of course, maybe you want to say something else, such as the current friendly cooperation between your country and Soviet Russia, but I believe that Your Excellency knows that the relationship between your two countries is very complicated, and maybe there is no problem now, but as time goes by, this contradiction will become more and more obvious..."

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Hearing Zhao Wenying's words, Kemal's expression changed slightly.

Because he knew very well that Zhao Wenying was telling the truth, in fact, even now, many officers in the Turkish army have begun to have a lot of dissatisfaction with things like Russians secretly drinking.

This is limited to the fact that Soviet Russia has only sent a group of advisers, and if more Russians enter Turkey in the future, it will be difficult for Kemal himself to imagine what kind of contradictions and disputes will be caused in the end.

What's more, Soviet Russia itself is very averse to religion, which can be seen from the current suppression of religion in Soviet Russia. Turkey is a religious country, and even Sudan has not been abolished so far.

If the Russians were really allowed to come to Turkey and wantonly propagate those ideas, who knows if Turkey would make some big mess?

This fundamental contradiction is precisely an important reason why Kemal is willing to talk to Zhao Wenying, Leng Shan and others.

And then...

"So, I'm here this time to give your country a better choice...", Zhao Wenying smiled at Kemal. I believe that Your Excellency General also has some understanding of our country, and you should know that although our country's attitude towards religious issues is not the same as that of your country, our attitude toward your country's religion or other religions is very relaxed. ”

"This can be seen from our country's willingness to form an alliance with Iran, and of course, I also know that Iran and your country are not one sect..."

"But at least compared to Britain, France, and Soviet Russia, we have more common language in this respect..."

When he said this, Zhao Wenying and Leng Shan on the side of him certainly didn't know that if there was any religion in this world that Yan Shao regarded as a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh, it was definitely the ones that countries like Turkey and Iran believed in.

It was only because Yan Shao himself knew that unilateral suppression of religion would only lead to a larger scale of resistance, so Yan Shao did not do anything, but only relied on the propagation of atheism to weaken the danger of these religions―――――― there was no way to convert them to other religions. These guys are certainly not happy, and may even make some more radical moves.

But if we only let them understand that there are no so-called gods in this world, let alone the seventy-two virgins in heaven, I believe they will not be stubborn.

Naturally, it will definitely take a long time to do this, but in Yan Shao's opinion, unless a method such as a purge is adopted, this is already the most efficient method. At least in the absence of the demagogy of foreign forces, the efficiency of doing so is still very high.

As for what if there really is a foreign force doing this, then what will be done. It is easy to arrive~

The current China is not the same China as it used to be. If there is really any country that does not give face, then you can just get started. If necessary, you can even learn from the United States, let drones or something cross-border combat or something.

Anyway, for Yan Shao, it's just how convenient it is.

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"I have to admit it. Mr. Special Envoy, there is some truth in what you said...", glancing at Kemal, whose face sank a little. A government official who came with Kemal said softly. "It's just that Soviet Russia's support for our country is still very useful after all. What's more, there is nothing to be sorry for our country during this time, so let's just ......... It seems like some..."

"Indeed, there is really nothing to be sorry for your country in Soviet Russia now. It can even be said that Soviet Russia is of great help to your country. But please also let this gentleman understand, that is, this situation is only temporary after all, and who dares to guarantee that in the future Soviet Russia will not switch to another attitude? ”

"What's more, the contradiction between your country and Soviet Russia is fundamental, but this cannot be changed, so instead of turning the other cheek in the future, it is better to take advantage of the fact that the relationship between the two countries is not particularly close now..."

"In fact, my country is also very clear why your country is unwilling to turn against Soviet Russia, so my government also hopes that Your Excellency the General and you will listen to our country's conditions."

"Oh?" Hearing Zhao Wenying say this, everyone else looked over. "Please speak"

"Actually, it's very simple..."Smiling slightly, Zhao Wenying didn't take out some information or anything like that, just said straightforwardly. First of all, my Government will act as an intermediary to help your country to ease relations with countries such as Britain and France, and to break off its support for Greece, so that Greece will have to retreat from your own territory without additional support..."

"If the Greek government is unwilling to give up just like that, as compensation for the severance of ties between your country and Soviet Russia, our government can also provide your country with some assistance in weapons and equipment, and even replace the position of Soviet Russia in your country..."

Speaking of this, Zhao Wenying said with some confidence. "Please rest assured, Your Excellency and you, that at least in terms of weapons and equipment, our weapons are much better than those of Soviet Russia, and if necessary, we can even provide your country with some armored vehicles or aircraft and other equipment, so as to ensure that your country can have an advantage in equipment over Greece on the battlefield."

Another point that Zhao Wenying did not say is that at present, in fact, a lot of Soviet Russian equipment is supported by the Nationalist government at all. Even some of the weapons and equipment sent to Turkey by Soviet Russia are like this. Although few people know this secret, as the deputy chief of the general staff of the Baghdad Military District, at least Zhao Wenying knows it.

"In addition to these, as mentioned earlier, we will also help your country with reconstruction efforts, such as the ADB, which is currently led by us. All you need is your country to join this organization, and then make some reasonable applications, and you can immediately receive a large amount of financial assistance. ”

"In addition to these surprises, I understand that your Government is not satisfied with the Treaty of Sèvres and that my Government is willing to help you in this matter. At the very least, to help your country win back a considerable part of its rights and interests, such as tariff autonomy and the abolition of the extrajudicial jurisdiction of the great powers in your country..."

Hearing Zhao Wenying say this, the expressions of both Kemal and the others changed slightly.

The reason why the Turks played so hard was that it actually had a lot to do with the Treaty of Sèvres. Because if it is done according to the Treaty of Sèvres, then first of all, Turkey will not expect to be able to have autonomy in this matter.

In addition, as mentioned earlier, foreigners have extrajudicial jurisdiction on Turkish territory. Coupled with some other bits and pieces, although the Turks may not be worse than the original China, but considering the land that the Turks were divided and taken away...

It can only be said that even if there is a country of Turkey in the future, it will only end up as a semi-colonial country.

"In addition to these, my country is also willing to help your country recover some of the territories occupied in Europe, including Istanbul..."Seeing that Kemal and the others seemed to change their faces because of their words, and after pursing their lips, Zhao Wenying said straightforwardly.

This is a big bargaining chip, after all, everyone knows the importance of Istanbul, it is not an ordinary city, and more importantly, if it is really as Zhao Wenying promised, then at least the Turks can get their territory back in Europe.

Therefore, after hearing Zhao Wenying's words, everyone present was slightly excited.

However, after a moment's hesitation, Kemal couldn't help but ask softly.

"Your country is willing to help our country so much, then, I don't know what your country wants?"

"It's easy! There is only one demand from our country, and that is to give up the ownership of several provinces in the Middle East in our country! (To be continued......)