Chapter 2810： Layout Middle East One (1/2)
”In fact, if Turkey is willing to follow us in the future, it is not impossible for Turkey to maintain the size of a powerful country. After all, Turkey’s geographical location is very important. It is at the junction of Asia, Africa and Europe. If they stand in the war If we are on our side, then we can save a lot of trouble.” Taft said.
”Haha, you, like Wilson, are too politicized and too idealistic. Let us first explain one problem, that is, whether it is the current Turkish regime or the reformed regime, whether it is Zemal Pasha or Kemal As long as any leader of the Turkish government that comes to power is not crazy, he will inevitably keep a distance from us and maintain a friendly relationship with the Germans at least! This will not be due to changes in the government, nor to the political system. Or changes in the rights system. Whether it is a democratic government or a monarchy, Turkey will choose Germany and Austria instead of us.”
”The reason is very simple. Turkey is too close to Germany and Austria. The German and Austrian army can reach the capital of Turkey as long as they go abroad! Important areas of Turkey's national economy have the shadow of Germany and Austria. Even if the political situation changes significantly, they It is impossible to get rid of the economic control of Germany and Austria. Even if Turkey eventually becomes a parliamentary country, under the pressure of reality, Turkey can only choose to cooperate with Germany and Austria, because Germany and Austria have proved them in the war. Strong! Even if the French have to bow their heads, then tell me how can the Turks resist?” Old Roosevelt asked rhetorically.
”So if we can't have this ally, why don't we destroy it completely?” Taft asked.
”Yes, if we can't have it, then we will completely destroy it.” Old Roosevelt nodded and said.
”But if there is no nail in the Middle East, it is not good news for us. The entire Indian Ocean will become the inner sea of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The east coast of Africa, West Asia and India are all within the scope of German and Austrian power. Such a vast expanse The region is simply too bad as the rear of Germany and Austria.” Taft said.
”We also have plans to arrange nails in the Middle East.” Old Roosevelt said with a smile.
”Then let me guess who this nail will be? It will not be the Khanzhi and Neishi of the Arabian Peninsula, because their power is too weak, and it cannot be Egypt. Then you can only go east, and the Turkish Empire There is only one country to the east and British India to the west. You mean the Qajar dynasty that ruled Persia?” Taft thought about it and said.
”Yes, it was the Qajar dynasty. Before the war, this declining country was the territory of Britain and Russia. The northern part of Persia was the sphere of influence of Russia, and the British controlled the south. After the war, this area was a The vacuum zone was originally intended by the Germans, but unfortunately, because of the conflict of interest between the Turkish Empire and Persia, due to the faces of allies, Germany and Austria did not show too much goodwill towards the Qajar dynasty, and I think this is a very A good opportunity. If we can win the Qajar dynasty to our side, then we can give the United States a foothold in the Middle East and at the same time make British India safer, and we can also use this to threaten Germany and Austria. The most important oil producing area is the Baku Oilfield! This is a good move with one stone and three birds!” Old Roosevelt said excitedly.
”Then the plan is there, what's our strategy of action? First, how do we solve the Turkish problem?” Taft asked.
”We have been in contact with Zemal Pasha, and we have also provided funds for them through various channels. Turkey is already very dissatisfied with the current situation. We only need a spark to ignite a prairie fire! And we At least three fires can be lit in the Turkish controlled area!” Old Roosevelt said.