Chapter 31 Storm Is Coming

After settling the popular petition, Selim lost interest in validating the notes.

He stayed alone in the Baghdad Palace and began to look through the Times from a few months ago.

I don’t know why, since he was introduced to John Walter by Sophia, the two actually only had a few exchanges, but the Times often published UC-style shocking headlines.

For example: "The Death of Rumyantsev!" 》

"The Folly of Louis XVI"

"The Rise of the Ottomans!" 》

"Who is Napoleon?" 》

What kind of talented writers and review editors are these? John Walter single-handedly changed the style of the entire British journalism circle.

Selim complained about the familiar style while thinking about the French Revolution that was about to break out. It was only a few days away, so just wait and see.

As for Napoleon, he must be put back, but before leaving, he can make use of the future Napoleon, such as cleaning out the Guards.

"Your Majesty, the British government has agreed to send foreign workers and technical experts to the empire to guide the study and production of relevant technologies and equipment, but their quotation is relatively high, asking for 400,000 pounds?"

Selim was completely frightened when he heard this quotation. What the hell, he appeared in advance with a proverb, right? Dai Ying will never be a good person in terms of not being a good person.

The steam engine wiped out six million taels of silver. What else could Selim do to revive him?

As for the position of Sultan, it is better to pass it on to three-year-old Mahmoud. Anyway, the Great Ottoman Empire will not be destroyed for a while. Mahmoud can also be given a taste of it in advance. It’s just that he is so young. Do you really understand?

After thinking wildly for a while, Selim returned his mind to the topic again and seriously asked Ishak Pasha about the specific situation.

"Ishak Pasha, whose path are you looking for? You have such a big appetite?"

Selim decided to let the other party see the Sudan's influence in leading the British. Pen pal diplomacy was not just words.

"Your Majesty, this is Sir Thomas, Parliamentary Secretary to the British Prime Minister William Pitt."

Selim suddenly fell silent after hearing Ishak Pasha's answer.

What the hell, how can a Parliamentary Secretary be so dark? He must not be short of money to be in this position. Even if he is short of money, why is he so ugly?

The key point is that Selim really has nothing to do with him. How can Selim control other members of the outer circle of the British cabinet?

"So, Ishak Pasha, isn't there some way we can reduce this expense?"

“I’m afraid not, Your Majesty, Sir Thomas is not an easy man to persuade.

After graduating from Cambridge University at the age of 20, he directly entered the British Foreign Office. At the age of 30, he transferred to the Treasury. At the age of 44, he was spotted by the current Prime Minister William Pitt and joined his cabinet.

But in fact, before William Pitt, many British prime ministers had invited him, but they were all rejected by him.

Until Pete's success, although we don't know exactly what Pete promised him. "

Selim was extremely speechless. What kind of British version of a hidden master seems to have to save the country.

"Ishak Pasha, bypass the British government and go to Matthew Bolton. He is Watt's main partner. I have a little friendship with him. The president of the Royal Society is also familiar with me. The base price is 20 Thousands of pounds, I hope you can bring good news to the Empire."

After seeing off Ishak Pasha, Selim met Jacob who had been waiting outside the door for a long time.

"Your Majesty, although I don't know what method he used, Ali Pasha did it."

Jacob said excitedly.

“He exchanged large amounts of notes for small money houses similar to banks in various parts of the empire.

With the help of these notes, the Imperial Bank has wiped out all the small banks in Anatolia and Rumelia.

This not only helps establish the authority of the Imperial Royal Bank and reduces the resistance of the imperial government to intervene in economic development, but also allows for efficient use of funds.

By the way, Your Majesty, the money is worth three and a half million pounds, although most of it belongs to estates and estates.

Another point is, please rest assured that these real estates and fields.

Imperial Bank has sorted out the problems that may arise from owning them for you, and no family member of the Guards will have any questions about it. "

Listening to Jacob's report, Selim felt that this kid was getting more and more capable. Selim was not shocked that the Guards had so much wealth. After all, it had been accumulated over hundreds of years.

But Selim was full of doubts about Ali's behavior. Is this guy sincere? Did he make a mistake? Could it be that Ali really believed in that oath, right? So pious?

"In fact, Ali Pasha must have been prepared to sacrifice for his country. The reason why he finally wished me to revive the empire must have been a hint to me to do so.

In fact, I don't want to, but the Guards are too rampant, so someone needs to make such a sacrifice.

Well, after I deal with the Guards, I will posthumously award Ali Pasha the Imperial Medal of Honor. After all, it was not me who killed him, so there is no need to feel too guilty. "

Considering that people cannot be resurrected after death, Selim suppressed the grief in his heart and comforted himself. The effect was as good as ever, just like when his uncle died.

After calming down his mood, Selim took his guards with him and planned to go shopping on his newly acquired property to relax.

As the sultan of the empire, he must always pay attention to his own mood, so that he can provide the best protection for his people.

The outskirts of Constantinieh, which has entered summer, are particularly beautiful. In a manor visited by Selim, the olives have become lush and green, forming a beautiful picture together with the golden fields.

However, the Sultan had no intention of appreciating such a beautiful scenery at this time. He was thinking about the damn ethnic and religious issues of the Ottoman Empire.

Although the education rights have been obtained from the Grand Mufti and brainwashing education has been started, the coverage is actually quite limited because the Ottoman Empire has not established a complete compulsory education system.

"Perhaps I can try to migrate a large number of Muslims from North Africa to the Balkans, which is indeed feasible.

But I have to speed up, because the French Revolution, the source of all evil that spreads nationalism, is about to begin.

If it's a little later, the Ottoman Empire will not be able to use these Balkan Christians as cattle and horses without worrying about their strong rebellion.

The first bird to stick out gets shot, and Selim decided to start with the Greek region that was the first to gain independence in history.

Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, all the Muslims in these regions were thrown into the Greek region.

The only pity is that Colonel Ka will probably not appear in the future."

Please collect and read it, my friends. This book has advanced to the second round of recommendations on Qidian, but the third round is probably a bit uncertain, because it costs three or four hundred to read it, and my friends, please don't support the book, it's easy to support it to death.