As everyone expected.
Antonlev was soon dismissed, and Peter the Great expressed his anger at the progress of Sakhalin.
The parliament in St. Petersburg also expressed its disappointment with Antonlev and broke into a quarrel.
This time, Antonlev originally wanted to use his surprise attack on Sakhalin Island to create some achievements for himself, so that he could go further and further in the army. Unfortunately, because of his excessive caution, he missed the best opportunity and directly lost at least 30,000 Russian navy troops!
An absolute failure!
This is an absolute failure that Tsarist Russia cannot accept!
Peter directly used his first admiral, Ushakov, to take over Antonlev's command.
It can be seen that he attaches great importance to Sakhalin Island.
Ushakov, the first true naval admiral of the Tsarist Russian Empire, and the patron saint of the Tsarist Russian Navy declared by the Orthodox Church, is absolutely a world-class general.
So far.
The war between Tsarist Russia and Long Yan began to really heat up.
Both sides jointly announced that the conflict had reached war level.
Everyone places the focus of the war on the relationship between the two countries. This actually made the European side breathe a sigh of relief. Especially Ottoman.
Hamid.
At this time, he was sitting on the throne in Istanbul, quietly listening to the quarrels among the courtiers below.
"Your Majesty, at this time, we should quickly organize a large army to take back our lost land!"
"Yes, we want to get back our Sarabia region as soon as possible!"
"Your Majesty...this opportunity cannot be missed!"
"Your Majesty... while Tsarist Russia is in a war with Long Yan, we must give them a painful blow! Otherwise, the Black Sea will also be in danger!"
Many Ottoman ministers still have a very vicious vision.
The powerful Tsarist Russia has brought enough humiliation to the Ottomans over the years. In the end, Hamid came to power and even shamefully ceded a lot of land to Tsarist Russia. Everyone knew that the ferocity of this polar bear was irresistible to the Ottomans. However, they must resist!
The long-term war with Tsarist Russia dragged the Ottomans, whose system was rigid and increasingly decadent, into the abyss.
All this is because of the Black Sea!
As long as it is a European country, no one wants to let Tsarist Russia control the Black Sea! Once they control the Black Sea, Tsarist Russia will bring them endless nightmares. Therefore, no matter today's Britain, France, the United Kingdom of Poland and Lithuania, Sweden, or the Netherlands, they do not want to see the Black Sea fall into the hands of Tsarist Russia.
The Black Sea Strait, this is the real reason why Tsarist Russia has been fighting the Ottomans.
Whenever a war breaks out, the European powers will stand behind the Ottomans and give them strong support. This is why the Ottomans are so powerful, but the European powers have always had a harmonious relationship with them. It is because of the existence of Tsarist Russia that the threat to the Black Sea Strait has always existed.
Therefore.
The current situation in Europe is actually so subtle.
It can also be said that the world structure is so subtle. There is no eternal justice, only eternal interests.
When Ottoman threatened them, they would unite to attack Ottoman, but when Osman is now dying, they will support Ottoman and confront Tsarist Russia.
Now it seems that the Ottomans, whose territory is still vast, have actually become a doll in the hands of the European powers.
Always a puppet.
On the one hand, they will never allow Osman to continue to develop and become stronger. On the other hand, they also have to ensure Osman's existence and provide him with various supports.
Hamid, listen quietly.
He knew that his courtiers must be more biased towards the European powers. But at the same time, he is more partial to Liu Zheng.
This makes everyone's position actually consistent.
"I think now is not the time."
But Hamid still kept his calm.
At this time, he had been the Ottoman emperor for a long time, and he no longer had the impetuousness and blind worship of Liu Zheng as before. He is fully aware of his responsibilities, and he is fully aware of his mission. He wants to support the entire aging Osman by himself.
Difficulty moving.
Take every step of the way.
This is what he needs to do.
He said lightly: "It is still unclear whether Long Yan can really drag the Tsarist Russian army to the mainland... At least for now, Tsarist Russia is still taking the initiative. We can no longer withstand a war..."
Hamid sighed deeply.
Now Osman, after the Jenichery rebellion, has not really recovered. However, the Industrial Revolution has given Ottoman a renewed livelihood.
Unfortunately……
Hamid was still a little cautious, and he rejected Liu Zheng's suggestion of a constitutional monarchy.
This made the Ottomans destined not to become a truly powerful country.
At least for a short time.
"this……"
"His Majesty……"
"Peter's coveting of Long Yan is conclusive. We can't give up the opportunity just yet!"
"His Majesty……"
"The empire is still capable of fighting! Not to mention the support from other European countries...Britain has shown that as long as we..."
A group of people were anxious.
Hamid smiled coldly in his heart.
Europe!
It’s Europe again!
Many of these people have close relations with the European powers!
He is not willing to be a doll in the hands of European powers!
"That's it. Vigorously develop domestic industries, and Tsarist Russia will continue to pay attention!"
Hamid, act decisively.
A group of courtiers could not understand.
But it turns out that Hamid’s decision today was correct.
Today, in the Ottoman Empire, there is already some sentiment in the country that is extremely dependent on Western countries, and this sentiment is getting stronger and stronger. Whether during the war or after the war, many businessmen and high-ranking officials were running to the West. Hamid believes this is unhealthy.
The Ottomans were a sovereign country, they had glory and power.
Why must we go with the West?
Today's world structure is extremely complex.
He just wants to protect himself, strengthen himself from the inside, and recuperate. When the time comes, no matter it is Tsarist Russia or the West, he will be able to fight no matter who he faces.
It was Hamid's decision that gave Osman the opportunity to truly become powerful again.
because.
At this time, the countries in the Mediterranean are worried about something.
The Suez Canal is about to fall into the hands of Long Yan!
Mediterranean!
This is the Mediterranean!
This is much more important than the Black Sea. Once the Suez Canal is opened, the entire Europe will face the threat of Long Yan's navy!
This is the reason why they keep encouraging the Ottomans to take the retreat of Tsarist Russia!
At least, they have to ensure that Ottoman will not participate in the fight for Suez!
Europe at this time.
Wonderful.
