Chapter 1308 Losing the Face of the Founding Father Kemal

If you are familiar with the history of ancient Rome, you will know how brilliant the capital of Rome, Byzantium, used to be.

Byzantium, now Istanbul, or Constantinople, was the late Roman capital. It stands in the Strait of the Black Sea.

However, when the Republic of Turkey was established, it was self-aware that it moved its capital to Ankara. Compared with Istanbul, Ankara is an absolutely inland city, which means more security.

For example, if the capital of Turkey is still in Istanbul, it is within the absolute bombing range of German bombers and the bombardment range of German naval guns. No matter how many coastal defense artillery they have placed on both sides of the strait, it is useless.

The German fleet was vast and invincible, and Turkey simply did not have the courage to fight against the Germans.

Look at the whole of Europe, the swastika flag has been fluttered, look at the Soviet Union, which is now being beaten by the Germans. In every battle, hundreds of thousands of Soviet soldiers are captured. Within half a month, Minsk fell. Petersburg was bombed to rubble, and the southern Germans were approaching Kyiv.

In this case, who else can stop the footsteps of the German army?

Ankara has already begun to shiver. This morning, there was drizzle over Ankara, and the entire government building seemed very deserted.

"The Germans are demonstrating against us!" Turkish President Inonu stood up from his chair. Although he was a cowardly president in Turkish history, he was also very angry under such circumstances.

The first president of Turkey, Kemal Kemal, is the greatest figure in the history of Turkey and is known as the father of the Republic of Turkey.

It is a pity that God is jealous of the talents. Kemal died early and left Turkey, where he worked his whole life, three years ago. After that, his main aide, Ismet Inonu, was elected as the second president of Turkey and the People's Republican Party. President, unfortunately he is unfortunate, just in time for the outbreak of World War II.

Inonu does not have the courage of Kemal. He listened to the advocacy of Britain and France and handed over the chrome ore to Britain and France. Now what? German revenge, coming so soon.

Compared with other countries, Turkey is more precarious. Although Kemal has undergone extensive reforms, the reforms are still in progress. After years of war, the national economy has not fully recovered and still needs to recuperate.

The most important thing is that Turkey's military equipment and quality are far from being on a par with Germany's, and rashly declaring war with Germany will bring about a national disaster.

Inonu just wanted to remain neutral in World War II and not provoke anyone. After the war, whoever wins, it's not too late to turn to anyone else.

While other countries were in ruins during World War II, Turkey recuperated and developed during World War II, and reforms continued to advance and succeed. In this way, Turkey may be able to restore its former imperial glory.

Now it seems that his small calculation has been miscalculated, and the Germans are already forcing him to choose.

Now, the Germans have already started threatening war, which is quite frustrating.

"Yes, the Germans are demonstrating against us, which makes us quite unhappy, but, from another perspective, it is not too late for us to stand on the side of the Germans." At this moment, Prime Minister Gera Qiaolu spoke.

"The situation is very clear. Germany will be the winner of this continent. We, Turkey, want to remain neutral. Unfortunately, our geographical relationship determines that we cannot stay out of World War II."

Turkey and the Soviet Union are in close proximity. Through Turkey, the Baku oil field of the Soviet Union can be threatened at any time. At the same time, Turkey also controls the Black Sea Strait, which determines the fate of Turkey. They cannot control their own destiny.

In Turkey's top ranks, not everyone wants to be neutral, and there are also ambitious people. For example, the current Prime Minister is like this. He has always supported the development of relations with Germany.

Now, he is still promoting that argument.

"Germany is destroying the Soviet Union. As we all know, the Soviet Union is our old enemy. Now, in the process of destroying the Soviet Union, if we send troops, we can expand our territory and take back the places that were robbed by the Soviet Union, even the Baku area. It can also fall into our hands." Graciulu continued: "I really don't know what you think, the face of the father of the country Kemal will be lost by us. If the father of the country is here, he will definitely do the best thing. Our choice of Turkey came!"

When Graciulu said this, some people were immediately dissatisfied: "Graciulu, what you said is unreasonable. Our country is not stable now, how can we rashly choose war with foreign countries? Germany is not easy to provoke, and the Soviet Union is not easy to provoke. , Over the years, the Soviet Union has been expanding externally. When did we see the Soviets suffer? We should not participate in the battle between the Soviet Union and Germany."

The speaker was Minister of Foreign Affairs Sara Jolou, who has never supported turning to Germany.

"Don't participate? Now Germany is forcing us to participate." Graciulu said: "The Germans plan to enter the Black Sea and destroy the Soviet Black Sea Fleet. What should we do? Let the German navy enter, Sarajolu, you Instead, talk about it!"

If the German navy is not allowed to enter, the German navy will definitely knock down Istanbul immediately. There are several landing ships in the German naval formation. If the German navy is allowed to enter, it will definitely annoy the Soviets. Turkey must make a choice!

Looking at the quarrel of his subordinates, Inonu didn't know what to say for a moment. Now, it's time for Turkey to make a choice.

"President, Prime Minister, German Ambassador to see you." At this moment, the adjutant came in and said.

The Germans finally came. Just as the German warships were marching toward the Black Sea Strait in the Aegean Sea, the German ambassador was also long overdue.

"Everyone, I'm here to convey the voice of Berlin to you," said the German ambassador to Turkey von Paben: "Our navy needs freedom of navigation in the Black Sea Strait, and now we are preparing to pass through the Black Sea Strait while sailing. Conduct military exercises, exercise content, and simulate landing."

Hearing von Papen's words, everyone present looked ugly, and the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Numan Menemengiolu said displeasedly: "Are you demonstrating against us?"

"If you are willing to understand this, then I can nod to admit it." Von Paben continued: "Right now, we are demonstrating. For an unfriendly country, our demonstration is still light. If we are obsessed, there will be harsher means."