In the Ragdan Palace, Rawls from Romania came to visit again.
"Hello, Your Excellency the Emir."
"Hello, Mr. Rawls, welcome to visit again."
This time it was a familiar experience. Rawls, who was visiting, was the first to start the conversation. "Dear Emir, what do you think of the future of Jordan?"
Facing Rawls's words, Abdullah's face became heavy, because he knew that these words would not be said casually, and must have his own intention. Since Jordan was mentioned, the Romanian visitor's thoughts were...
Basically pretty predictable.
Abdullah opened his mouth and said, "The future of Jordan will inevitably be determined by the Jordanian people. This is both the will of the Jordanian people and the will of God."
Rawls can naturally understand Abdullah's words, which implies that Jordan will make its own decisions. The Jordanian people are not represented by Abdullah. As a descendant of the holy descendant, he can naturally help them make decisions.
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Rawls nodded and replied with a smile. "Your Majesty the Emir, you are right. Jordan's future should naturally be chosen by the Jordanian people themselves, but doesn't the attitude of the British matter to Jordan?"
Rawls' words made Abdullah's expression tighten. There was no way he could not answer this topic, because it was a very obvious question, and no matter how he tried to quibble, he could not change the fact that Britain actually ruled Jordan.
"Your Excellency is right. Britain's attitude is of vital importance to Jordan. But they cannot turn a blind eye to the needs of the Jordanian people. Sooner or later, we will gain independence from them."
Faced with Abdullah's unfounded words, Rawls did not expose them and continued. "It is true that Jordan will gain independence sooner or later, but what time? Ten years, twenty years, or fifty?
For hundreds of years, or even longer, can this be guaranteed by the British?"
Rawls did not wait for Abdullah to answer before continuing. "No one knows the answer, not even the British themselves, because as long as there is a possibility, they are absolutely unwilling to see Jordan become independent. Because
You are in a very important position for Britain."
Although Abdullah really wanted to refute the words of the Romanian in front of him, this did not mean that he had a good impression of the United Kingdom. He simply wanted to seize the initiative in the conversation. The initiative in the conversation between the two parties is very important. If the initiative is lost, the other party will lose the initiative.
He has complete control. But he has to answer this topic.
"That's right, that's right!"
After hearing the answer given by Abdullah, Rawls smiled slightly and continued. "What the British cannot give, we Romanians can give!"
"Why do you give us Jordan independence? You just want to use our people to resist the British and hold back their military strength."
A sound came from the next room, and a man wearing traditional Arab clothes came from the next room. Rawls recognized the person as soon as he saw him. This was Ibrahim Hashim, a Jordanian.
Politician. And judging from the fact that he could listen to the conversation between the two people next door, his relationship with Abdullah seemed to be closer than what the intelligence said.
Seeing the somewhat angry former prime minister, Rawls said with a smile, "Your Excellency Ibrahim, maybe you need to calm down and listen to what I have to say, right?"
Rawls was talking about Ibrahim, but his eyes were looking at Abdullah, because the emir just now didn't show any expression to Ibrahim's sudden intrusion, which is enough to explain everything.
Mr. Mir, I also want to hear my explanation of my purpose.
Rawls continued: "Our country does not need the Jordanian people to break out an independent struggle. It just needs to refuse to help the British pass here, refuse the British to collect supplies, not help the British transport supplies, destroy the roads, and let
Just let the road from Egypt to Syria be paralyzed. Then when our army arrives, you will be responsible for providing guides."
That's right, Romania only needs Jordan to do these things. Because Romania can't use their troops. Thinking about the many consecutive Middle East wars, who knows how the Arabs have fought. They are really not suitable for the battlefield. So for
In these Middle Eastern regions, Romania, under Eder's instructions, did not want to recruit troops from them at all, but at most brought some guides.
This should not be too simple for the Hashemite family's holy status. For Romania, separating the British and French military forces is of great significance to Romania because the two countries have not yet negotiated a mutual defense plan in the Middle East.
, so the military forces of Britain and France in the Middle East have not been integrated.
Compared with the British army that has gathered more than 200,000 troops in Egypt, France has a military strength of less than 50,000, which makes it much easier for Romania. The only worry now is that when Romania takes action against France, the British
Military assistance. Jordan is the only route between the two and is worthy of Romania's investment.
Although they are connected by coastal highways, as long as they have military acumen, they will know that without sea control, it is a crime to go to the seaside.
"So what do we get?"
Although the task is simple, Abdullah still needs to inquire about the remuneration. Just letting Jordan become independent will not satisfy his appetite. Although Jordan has always wanted to be independent, it is not cost-effective to just get on the Romanian ship.
Abdullah's words put a smile on Rawls' face. He took out a map from his briefcase and opened it in front of Abdullah.
"Your Majesty the Emir, we will naturally not be stingy with our friends. As long as Jordan can help us hold back the British army, then this area will become Jordan's new territory."
On Rawls's map, the Palestinian area is drawn with a straight line with a red pen. It is completely divided into east and west halves based on the boundary of Jerusalem. The east side is drawn with the same color as Jordan. As for the west side, there is no indication yet.
Abdullah looked at the map and remained silent. After waiting for a long time, he said, "This division is very unfavorable to us in Jordan. We have no ports."
It was obvious that the patriarch of the Hashemite family was dissatisfied with this result. Of course, he also knew the principle of hard work, unyielding harvest, and he continued: "Actually, your plans are too few. We are fully capable of doing it again."
A great uprising drove Britain out of the Middle East."
After hearing Abdullah's words, Rawls showed an excited expression. "Are you sure you can do it?"
"Absolutely. As long as the support you give is enough, it will definitely be able to launch an uprising no less extraordinary than that of 1916. At least it can be done in Syria and Jordan."
Looking at Rawls with a smile, Abdullah had to lower his target.
Rawls seemed not to notice the moisture in the other party's words and continued. "If this is the case, then we can consider the possibility of His Excellency the Emir taking over as the King of Iraq. Of course, whether it can succeed depends on the final results."
"Then how should the results be calculated? Is it you or us?"
Ibrahim on the side was obviously dissatisfied with this statement. It is self-evident which one is more important, Iraq or Jordan. Currently, except for Egypt, Iraq is more important than other countries and regions.
Therefore, it is impossible to say that he does not want to settle in Baghdad. Although Abdullah gave up the throne of the country to his younger brother, he was acting as a puppet. Is this the same as being a king?
But if a consistent goal is not achieved, then this is very likely to be a failure. And Ibrahim's words clearly mean that he wants to implement it.
"This is simple. As long as the two parties negotiate a goal that satisfies both parties, then this will not be a problem."
Rawls' words made Ibrahim and Abdullah look at each other.
"Okay, since the matter is important, let's talk about it now."
"no problem."
…
The conversation between the three people in Lagdan Palace started from sunrise to sunset, then the lanterns came on, and continued until midnight. During this period, except for eating and going to the toilet, the three people stayed in this room to discuss specific goals.
By sunrise the next day, a goal agreed upon by both parties was finally reached.
Rawls, who looked tired, looked at Ibrahim and Abdullah, who were equally tired but in high spirits, and said, "Then we will take what is written above as the result. Of course, if you can do it, our country will definitely help you get on board."
to the throne of Iraq. Moreover, our country will not send advisors to guide your country’s internal affairs.”
At this time, Abdullah patted his chest and said, "If it succeeds, I swear by Allah that I will always remember your country's kindness."
The three people who had a pleasant conversation left just like that.
Rawls smiled as he sat in the car leaving. Now he had an idea to change the problem of excessive German power in Iraq.
These were all good suggestions given by Abdullah, which gave me an idea.
