In a remote mosque located in the northeast corner of Amman, there are now towering heads of people, and everyone has an excited look on their face, because today they are going to discuss a major event.
In the center seat, Ibrahim, dressed in a traditional white Arab robe, is discussing secret matters with carefully selected tribal leaders and chiefs.
"Everyone knows their plans, right?"
Faced with Ibrahim's inquiry, everyone present replied, "I know."
Seeing the replies from those present, Ibrahim pointed to a European-faced man on his left and continued. "This is Mr. Rawls from Romania, and his people will follow us.
.This time they will help us drive away the British. The people of God will always remember the selfless help to our Romanian friends."
Facing Ibrahim's introduction, Rawls nodded to those present.
People who attended the meeting had guessed based on his position. After Ibrahim’s formal introduction, everyone felt confident. This was all won in Romania’s battlefield. Although Jordan is not as good as Europe, the news is the same.
Not closed-minded, he is also full of concern about the war in Europe.
The people present were not foolhardy. They knew that Jordan alone would not be able to gain independence even if it took 180 years (supporting national independence after World War II was the only thing the United States and the Soviet Union were willing to join forces to do).
Therefore, seeking external assistance has become an important factor in Jordan's independence. After they learned from Ibrahim a few months ago that they had obtained independence support from a certain country, they have always wanted to know who it was. Germany, Romania, Italy and the Soviet Union,
The United States was all speculating, but Ibrahim was tight-lipped and didn't say anything at all. They didn't know until today that they were supporting Romania, so it's not surprising that they had various expressions.
And Ibrahim was also very satisfied with the expressions of the people present, which at least showed that the people he selected would not make random inquiries. Even if they had just assigned a task, they could tolerate their curiosity and not ask questions.
As for Rawls, under the introduction of Ibrahim, he greeted them friendly. "My name is Rawls. I am from Romania. Nice to meet you all."
Although Rawls didn't say much, he still received warm applause.
Affected by national independence in recent years, Jordanian people of insight have long been tired of being ruled by others. They have always wanted to be the masters of their own country, so they united with the 38th generation patriarch of the Hashemite family during the Arab Revolt.
Hussein ibn Ali's side.
However, after the war, Britain and France gave up their demand for Arab independence, and instead divided the Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Iraq and other places captured from the Ottomans between the two countries. This greatly disappointed the Arabs who most wanted independence. They expressed their
His own dissatisfaction was only ignored by Britain and France.
They even asked the Syrian Kingdom, which had declared independence, to lift its independence on its own. Faced with the coercion of France, Syrian Defense Minister Youssef Azme organized a volunteer army to carry out a desperate resistance in Meselon, 30 kilometers away from Damascus. In the end, he was outnumbered and outnumbered.
Suf Azmi and all the volunteers were killed in the battle.
This also greatly dampened Arab independence sentiments and made it easier for Britain and France to divide their colonies in the Middle East.
Subsequently, under the pressure of Britain and France, Hussein ibn Ali had to give up his idea of an Arab kingdom and could only become the king of Hejaz. However, Ibn Saud later unified Najd and Hijaz and formed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
, leaving Ali to retreat to the Jordanian Foreign Affairs Commission.
It can be said that the Hashemite family reached its peak during the Arab Uprising and was quickly suppressed by all parties.
Now that Romania has arrived, Abdullah feels an opportunity. Now he plans to obtain his own kingdom from the Romanians. Of course, it is best to combine Iraq, Jordan, and Syria to form the Arab Kingdom.
It's just that this requires Romania's consent, but as far as Rawls knows, the possibility of this is basically zero.
After the person who assigned the task left, Ibrahim turned around and said, "Mr. Rawls, I'm sorry for exposing your identity now."
"It doesn't matter, I will let everyone know sooner or later anyway. I am also very honored to be able to help you complete this feat."
It is obvious that Rawls does not care about his exposure now. As long as the Arabs can surprise Britain and France as expected, then everything will be worth it.
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January 24th is no different from other days, except that it is different today in places such as Jordan and Palestine. In a small village outside Haifa, a large number of people gathered, holding weapons in their hands and listening.
Speech by a chief on the high platform.
"The British took away our cattle and sheep and asked us to pay taxes to support them. This is the result of us not having our own motherland. Now we no longer pay taxes to the British, and we do not allow them to recruit our people.
They sacrificed their lives, and we have to decide our own destiny."
After the chief finished speaking, the people present kept cheering loudly. "We must be independent and drive away the British."
Although they knew nothing about how to drive away the British, the weapons in their hands now gave them strength. Although these were complicated old-fashioned rifles, they still gave them confidence.
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Mafraq, located in Jordan, is a key city connecting Damascus to Amman. Roads have connected the two places since ancient times. On a bridge outside Mafraq, a group of Arabs were busy on the bridge. From the equipment and items they carried
From the looks of it, they are definitely not bridge maintenance personnel.
"Bring the explosives quickly."
A man with a European appearance is directing others under the bridge pier. But judging from his demand for explosives, he is a complete saboteur.
You are right, he is the consultant of this sabotage team. Because the road from Damascus to Amman is a key point, each team is assigned a demolition expert, and this is obviously one of the teams.
Of course, the British are not stupid. They have sent people to guard the bridges and tunnels. But these people are relatively small and have been driven away by them. Now they are busy blowing up the bridges.
"boom!"
With the sound of an explosion, the bridge was blown up. The detachment that completed the mission immediately packed up and left. They would not wait here stupidly for the frustrated British army to deal with them.
On this day, large-scale sabotage activities occurred in Palestine and Jordan, making it impossible for the local British troops to take care of them.
Moreover, it was not safe in the city. The local people mobilized by Abdullah also destroyed various facilities.
The large-scale riots by the local people made the British army furious. As the commander, Wavell immediately sensed the danger. He immediately ordered the local defenders to suppress those that could be suppressed and to stand by for reinforcements that could not be suppressed. Others were immediately sent to the French army.
Report this situation.
It's just that the French army doesn't care about his telegram now, because the Romanian landing force has already appeared in the sea off Lebanon.
