Chapter 96 Give Me Money and I Will Shine on You

"Ambassador, why are you here?"

Selim asked the other party pretending to be indifferent.

As for why the Sultan chose to receive the ambassador in person, it was not only because of selling weapons.

Although Poland was divided by three countries in the original time and space, it did not mean that Poland stopped resisting. The Polish uprising in 1794 was enough to explain everything.

In this time and space, Selim did not intend to change this situation, of course, he had no ability to change it.

After all, Prussia, Austria, and Tsarist Russia ate Poland's land, but the Sultan did not. Once Poland was defeated (although Selim did not believe that the other party could win).

Selim could completely support the remnants of this group of people from the Moldavia region. (With this region, the Ottoman Empire borders Poland.)

You asked whether Austria and Tsarist Russia would join forces to fight the Ottoman Empire. The Sultan said that you really don't take France seriously.

To be honest, this is because Robespierre is still suppressing Roland, otherwise the French would have started fighting with Austria and Prussia long ago.

But could Robespierre suppress Roland all the time?

Impossible. In the final analysis, the Plains’ position on starting a war actually leaned towards the Girondists.

And with Napoleon as his trump card, how could Roland not want to use him to restore his reputation?

What could be more inspiring than victory?

As for whether these Polish exiles would become Zhang Xiu of the Ottoman Empire, Selim could only say that he was much more generous than Liu Biao.

Once the war started, the entire Moldavia region would definitely be destroyed, so Selim had no intention of investing any resources here.

Although the anti-French war was about to come, in order to prevent Austria and Tsarist Russia from going crazy, Selim felt that it was still necessary to tie a dog at the door of his house. Even if it didn’t bite, it would be okay to scare people.

“Your Majesty, you know why I came here, so don’t say these words to tease me anymore.”

The Polish ambassador said with a wry smile.

“Your Majesty, I hope you can think about it again. The amount you asked for is simply unbearable for Poland.”

The Sultan sneered.

"It's only 3.5 million pounds, which is hard for Poland to accept. Sobieski has not yet asked you for compensation for the casualties caused to the empire under the city of Vienna?"

Selim was unwilling to give in and lower the price. This is a monopoly business.

As for whether Poland can come up with this money, Selim believes that relying on the national treasury, it is definitely impossible.

Although Poland's size is indeed good, even after the first partition, Poland still has a population of more than 10 million and more than 500,000 square kilometers of land.

But Poland's ability to collect taxes.

It's not that Selim looks down on him, but he can only say that he is not necessarily comparable to the Ottoman Empire before the reform of Selim the Great.

That's right, Poland's local tax collection ability may not be as good as the tax farming system. After all, Poland's local nobles are very strong against the central government.

This is the national situation, please understand.

After hearing the Sultan's words, the Polish ambassador just smiled bitterly.

At this time, the chill in Constantinyeh had not yet dissipated, and the fireplace was still burning, but the Polish ambassador felt a chill in his heart.

Of course, he knew that the country could definitely come up with the money, but being able to come up with it and being willing to come up with it are two different things.

Even for the families in the country who are now advocating to defend the motherland, let’s not talk about whether they can come up with the money. Although he thinks that these families definitely have the strength to do so, will they be willing to take it?

Why do they want to defend Poland? It is because a Poland dominated by them can bring them rich benefits.

If the expenditure exceeds their ability to bear, they will probably give up immediately.

The ambassador sees this too clearly. If Poland is so united, it will not fall to this point.

"Your Majesty, we really can't come up with 3.5 million pounds. I won't hide it from you. There is almost no extra wealth in the treasury.

Can you reduce it a little, such as 1.5 million pounds?"

The ambassador spoke almost in a pleading voice.

The former Spear of God has lost his dignity at this time and is begging for help from the pagans.

Selim smiled.

"It doesn't matter if there is no money in the treasury. Aren't Polish nobles quite rich? Let Stanislaw II go to collect donations. As the king of Poland, shouldn't he step forward at this moment?"

"Your Majesty, you know, how could they be willing?

Besides, even if they are willing, it is not possible to raise 3.5 million pounds of working capital in a short time."

The Polish ambassador knelt on the floor and choked.

He didn't even dare to say that this batch of weapons was not worth so much money, because he knew that this money bought not only weapons, but also Poland's retreat.

Seeing that Selim didn't respond, the Polish ambassador was so anxious that he knocked his head on the ground, and blood immediately gushed out of his forehead.

The ambassador was no longer as elegant as when he first met him. He looked like he was at the end of his rope.

A wave of sympathy rose up, but was suppressed by Selim the next second.

He pitied Poland, who would pity him?

"Ambassador, you have to understand that even the current 3.5 million pounds is the amount after the reduction. You have to know that it was 5 million pounds at the beginning."

"I know, I know, Your Majesty, your kindness will be remembered forever by every Pole.

But even if it is 3.5 million pounds, after I contacted the country to confirm, we really can't afford it.

Or we will marry the princess to your Majesty. After all, your Majesty seems to have no wife. Princess Maria Ludovica and Princess Alexandra Isabella are both of your age. You can choose one, or, or."

Looking at the Sultan's half-smile, the ambassador swallowed his saliva and said.

"It's not impossible for both of you to go together."

Selim smiled.

"Okay, okay, the so-called princess is just a bonus in this transaction.

You know what the probability of your victory is. Don't expect me to send troops. I can only provide you with weapons and retreat."

After a long argument, the two sides finally reached an agreement.

"Poland will provide the Ottoman Empire with gold worth 2.5 million pounds. At the same time, if Poland fails, the Polish princess will marry the Sultan.

The Ottoman Empire will provide weapons to Poland and accept the remaining Polish troops if Poland is unfortunately defeated. "

Looking at the agreement in front of them, both parties finally showed satisfied smiles.

The ambassador thought he had saved money for the country and got a guarantee from the Ottoman Empire.

Selim thought he got a lot of money, made a risk-free guarantee, and got a group of free thugs.

Everyone once again achieved a win-win situation, and the new moon shone on the Peace Knight Cross!

Thanks to Xianyu Han who wants to turn over, Juvenile Runtu W, and Desperate Owl for their monthly tickets