"Othman saw a bright moon rising from the saint's chest, flying towards him and sinking into his own chest. A big tree grew from his navel, and the tree's shade covered the whole world. Under the shade of the tree, there were mountains.

Streams flowed out from the foot of each mountain. Some people took water from the gurgling stream to drink, some took the water from the stream to grow flowers and grass, and some craftsmen diverted the water to build fountains. After Osman woke up, he told the sage what he had seen in his dream, and the sage replied: "Othman

, My son, congratulations to you! Allah has bestowed the throne of emperor on you and your descendants. My daughter Marhong will also become your wife." - ("Ottoman Empire 1299-1923")

Legend has it that the position of Sultan of the Ottoman Turkish Empire was given by God, so he had a lot of titles, such as "Shadow of God on the Earth", "Caliph on the Earth", etc., and he had supreme power.

Mohammed IV is the 19th sultan of the empire. He just turned 20 this year. Despite his young age, he ascended the throne at the age of six and has been in power for fourteen years. He can be called an elder statesman.

In the first eight years after he was put on the throne, there was corruption in the court and rebellions continued in various places. It was not until Koprulu Muhammad Pasha became the Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) that the political situation changed. This person became the Grand Vizier.

Qiershi was already eighty years old, but Jiang Gui was old and mature. Within five years, he executed about 30,000 corrupt officials, lawless soldiers and rebels, rectified and restored domestic order, and effectively alleviated the financial crisis.

Later, his son Koprulu Faqil Ahmed served as Grand Vizier and continued his iron-fisted reforms, restoring Ottoman Turkey's vitality.

With the assistance of the Koprulu family, the national strength increased, and Muhammad IV began a war of aggression. He sent troops to defeat the Venetian army and conquered Crete; however, he was defeated when attacking the Holy Roman Empire and had to sign a treaty with the Holy Roman Empire.

Peace Treaty.

"Your Majesty, the envoys of the Ming Dynasty have arrived outside Istanbul. Do you want to allow them to enter the city? The gatekeeper asks for your instructions." In the Topkapi Palace, the Sultan was reviewing the memorial, and the chamberlain came to report.

"Proclaiming the Grand Vizier to the Palace", for a long time, the Sultan has developed the habit of asking Koprulu about important events.

Grand Vizier Copurullu Faqir Ahmed slowly entered Topkapi Palace with the steps of a prime minister.

This palace was built on the ruins of the Grand Palace of the Eastern Roman Empire. When Turkey attacked Constantinople, it was a bloody battle. Translating Topkapi Palace in Turkish, it is the "Cannon Gate". Now there is no cannon.

, but there are four beautiful courtyards and harem, as well as the royal dining room, sleeping room, garden, library, school and mosque, etc., with water supply through underground water tanks, like a city within a city.

"Your Majesty, why did you summon the old minister?" Koprulu asked calmly.

I don't know why, but every time I see his calm and calm look, the Sultan always feels at ease, "Grand Vizier, the envoys from the Ming Dynasty are here. Can you tell me why they are here? We are meeting

Still missing?"

"See you, you must meet! They are here to form an alliance with us."

"Alliance?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, don't forget that the Ming Dynasty and we both have a common enemy: Tsarist Russia." Koprulu's voice was a little excited.

"Oh, that's it!"

The Sultan suddenly understood and ordered: "Hurry up and let the envoys of the Ming Dynasty enter the palace."

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Franzbekov, Dong Xuan, and Li Shouzhi looked at the towering city walls of Istanbul in a daze. They had been waiting for two hours, but there was no movement in the city.

This city is the imperial capital of Europe. The Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and the Latin Empire all established their capitals here. Today, it has become the heart of the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

Originally this place was called Constantinople. As soon as the Turks captured it, they quoted the Greek name for it and renamed it Istanbul. However, Western countries believed that Turkey was the invader here, so they still insisted on calling this place a monarchy.

Fort Tantino.

The city gates of Istanbul or Constantinople opened, and the aggressive palace guards invited Franzbekov and others into the Topkapi Palace.

"You have traveled thousands of miles to come to Turkey, why?" Sultan's words were low and powerful.

"We are here to establish communication and trade with your country," Franzbekov's voice was neither humble nor arrogant.

"Just to build transportation?" Sultan was happy, "How come I heard that you are here to conclude a military alliance with our country against Tsarist Russia?"

Upon hearing this, Franzbekov was shocked. Before departure, His Majesty Emperor Guangwu had indeed issued an edict, asking him to wait for an opportunity to form a military alliance with Sweden, Poland, Turkey, and Crimea to contain Tsarist Russia. But this

It's a secret, how could the Sultan know about it? Is there a Turkish spy inside the mission?

As a good diplomat, you must have the psychological quality to remain calm even if the mountain collapses! Fortunately, Franzbekov's psychological quality is excellent. Although he was shocked, there was no trace on his face, and he asked: "

Why did Your Majesty say that?"

The Sultan was unhappy and said in a deep voice: "I have heard for a long time that the emperor of the Ming Dynasty was a hero, upright and ambitious, but why were his envoys so timid and hesitant and not sincere at all? There is no need to try and test, just be simple.

, I only ask you one question: Are you willing to form an alliance with our country to fight against Tsarist Russia?"

Franzbekov, Dong Xuan and Li Shouzhi secretly laughed when they heard him praise Emperor Guangwu for being "upright and aboveboard". It is true that the emperor of Ming Dynasty was "upright and aboveboard". This is true.

It’s hard to say!

However, since people have opened the skylight and spoken openly, there is no need to hide it anymore.

Franzbekov said loudly: "To be honest, His Majesty the Ming Emperor sent us here this time. In addition to establishing diplomatic relations and trade with your country, the more important purpose is to sign a treaty with your country and jointly fight against Tsarist Russia.

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Muhammad IV laughed heartily, "That's right. If you go straight, you will be a good man!"

I thought that Turkey was a powerful country in Eastern Europe and must be arrogant. It would be difficult to sign a treaty with it. Unexpectedly, it was the fastest and it was drafted in two hours.

The "Mutual Defense Treaty between the Ming Dynasty and the Ottoman Empire" stipulates that the Ming Dynasty and Ottoman Turkey have concluded a defensive alliance against Tsarist Russia. Once Tsarist Russia takes the initiative to attack either side, the other side should dispatch no less than 100,000 troops to support it and provide economic assistance within its capabilities. The terms of the treaty

Validity period is thirty years.

However, both sides have just ended the war and need time to recuperate. In order not to overly provoke Tsarist Russia and provoke war again, and in order not to interfere with the normal trade between Ming Dynasty and other countries in Xida City (Mangazea), this treaty is stipulated
Chapter completed!