Greece’s Roman Road

Constantine's words shocked everyone, and everyone said "ah".

It was beyond everyone's expectations to let African natives enter the Greek army.

Hearing such explosive news suddenly made them a little uncomfortable.

"Is it too bizarre to let black people into our army?" Emanuel immediately questioned Constantine's voice.

"Yes, if this is the case, our Greek army will probably be ridiculed by European countries," Metaxas echoed.

"And those ignorant natives, do they know how to operate European weapons? How to ensure their loyalty? How to command them?"

Others are also full of doubts.

No way, in this period of Europe, black people were not considered to be of the same kind at all.

For example, black people in the United States have been legally granted freedom after the Civil War, but black people do not have the status of citizens in the United States at all.

"The threat faced by the Greek army is objective. I think as long as the army can win on the battlefield, some old prejudices should be decisively abandoned," Constantine retorted.

"The British colonial garrison in India has always had the habit of recruiting Indian soldiers, isn't it very useful? I haven't seen the British being laughed at."

"His Royal Highness, I'm afraid the Greek soldiers will criticize after those black people enter the army," Metaxas said.

"Then follow the example of the British and use the model of Greek officers and colonial soldiers to separate black soldiers from Greek soldiers"

As the world hegemony at this time, the UK is very convincing to take her as an example.

"There are also military-technical aspects," Constantine said.

"For advanced weapons and equipment such as new rifles, rapid-fire artillery, etc., after the government's finances have eased, the Greek army should also step up research. Whether it is self-produced or purchased, don't delay."

Hearing Constantine's speech, everyone had no objection.

"Let me add one more point," Prime Minister Terry Kupis said suddenly.

As the head of the government, Terry Kupis usually does not intervene in such purely military meetings, but only listens in.

"I think what Your Excellency the Duke said, the conflict between Greece and Ottoman Turkey, we don't need to take chances at all."

"Because of this conflict, it is unavoidable"

Although everyone thinks that there is nothing wrong with Constantine's suggestion, it is based on the conflict between Greece and Turkey.

In fact, everyone has such a fluke mentality in their hearts: the two countries may not have a war.

Greece after its independence from the Ottomans was a rather contradictory state of mind.

Although there is a "great ideal", that is, to restore the territory of the Eastern Roman Empire, from the bottom of their hearts, the Greeks also know that this is unlikely.

The difference in strength is too great.

Greek nationalists are not impressed by the concept of Roman identity. A considerable number of people believe that they should follow the example of Western European countries and establish a nation-state.

Ultranationalists even believed that Rome was the conqueror of Greece.

Nor do they think that the Greek-speaking msls are Greeks, even though they look alike, and have always lived in the same land.

A considerable number of Greeks, rather than having great ideals, want to take the opportunity to take a share of the pie when the decaying empire of Ottoman Turkey collapses.

So there are quite a lot of people who are not mentally prepared to fight with Turkey.

Terry Kupis wanted to shatter their illusions.

"Ottoman Turkey is full of drawbacks, becoming more and more impatient with non-msl, increasingly closed and conservative, the empire's tolerance for pagans has disappeared, and the Mitler system has existed in name only"

"The nation-states of Britain, France and Germany are becoming stronger and stronger, which has created stronger and stronger psychological implications for Ottoman Turkey. Those who are not MSLs have become more and more unsightly in the eyes of the Ottoman political elite."

"If Greece's economy develops smoothly in the next few years, in fact, this possibility is very high, and the difference between the living conditions of the Greeks on both sides will become larger and larger."

"It is foreseeable that there will be an increasing number of Greeks who want to join the kingdom of Greece."

"Let's not mention the Greeks in Asia Minor, the islands of the Aegean Sea, Crete, and even Rhodes. Due to geographical factors, the Greeks who are far away from the core areas of the Ottoman Turks will definitely make some moves."

"It's almost inevitable"

"If we don't prepare, how will the army respond?"

The Aegean Sea is dotted with islands. Most of the inhabitants of these islands are Greeks, and they are very close to Greece.

Once the economic situation in Greece improves, these Greeks will definitely do something, such as an uprising.

"At that time, it will not be whether we should take the initiative to liberate those Greek compatriots, but will be forced to bear the Ottoman anger, and they will think that we are instigating"

Everyone is Greek. There is no reason for you to live a good life. We will be second-class people under the rule of the Turks, and at the same time have to endure high poll taxes.

"Once the government's finances improve, Your Majesty," said here. Trikupis said to King George.

"We should prepare for war supplies."

"This war against Turkey is inevitable"

After listening to Trikupis's words, everyone's heart was heavy.

After all, it is a war with an unknown future~www.wuxiax.com~ Just do it according to your ideas, Prime Minister Trikupis", after a long silence, King George said.

"Those junk in the Greek army should really be upgraded."

Because Greece's finances have always been tight, the military has never been adequately funded.

Until now, there are still many bronze cannons purchased from Europe in the Greek army during the War of Independence, and the Shasaibo rifle is also an antique that has been used for more than ten years.

After the military conference, on the way back to the Tatoi Palace, Constantine instructed Schmidt: "Schmidt, take a letter of mine, go to Paris, seek the help of the ambassador, and invite Mr. Nobel Come to Athens”

Constantine was worried that there would be more dreams in the night. After all, the smokeless powder technology in Nobel's hands is a sweet pastry.

With the completion of the construction, the cotton textile mill in the port of Piraeus was put into operation smoothly. Cotton from Thessaly, Asia Minor or Egypt was transported to the port of Piraeus, processed into cotton cloth, dyed, and passed through Greece. A commercial network of people, shipped to the Balkans, or re-shipped back to Asia Minor and Egypt, for sale.

Cantoriotis, who runs the mill, laughs a lot as the mill's operations get back on track.

"How is it, Cantoriotis, is the business okay?" Constantine jokingly looked at the radiant businessman.

"No matter what, selling cotton is more profitable than selling cotton."

"However, to be honest, Your Highness, I am jealous of those dye merchants again."

"You said, we are fortunately harvested cotton, spinning, weaving, dyeing, so many processes"

"You don't make as much money as those who sell dyes."

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