135 The Ottomans in Silly Diplomacy (1)
In October 1830, Ottoman made a statement he had never expected.
That was the intention to join the Easterfield Confederation.
Until recently, the Ottoman Empire was still showing its will for territorial expansion without regret, but with the advent of a powerful fleet called Easterfield, it almost became a half faction.
Fortunately, the time when Yi Hwan destroyed Istanbul was not yet established, and they were able to survive until now because they had no intention of annexing the Ottomans.
Since then, it has been impossible for Ottoman to build up troops, and as soon as the ambition of territorial expansion is seen, the Easterfield Army will be pushing up, so he is not breathing properly.
However, they felt immensely attracted to the economic growth that the Kingdom of Easterfield was bringing them.
Sometimes money is a more efficient way to increase national power than weapons.
The Ottoman Empire had decided to give up the honor of the empire and take advantage of it.
Hana Ottoman met an unexpected ambush.
It was the Arabian Union.
On October 30, a meeting between the Arab Union and the Ottoman Empire was held.
The Arabian Confederacy was desperately opposed to the Ottoman Empire’s accession to Easterfield, which effectively thwarted Ottoman accession.
Although the Easterfield Federation was accompanied by illness, it was a structure in which the voices of its members could be sufficiently proposed at the Federation meeting.
Egypt joined the federation in September of this year, and at that time, the condition of the Arabian Union was to designate New Islam as the state religion.
Although the Arabian Federation was a national federation of emirates, it was the second time it joined the federation of Yi Hwan and received certain privileges.
All in all, Egypt was about to adopt the doctrines of New Islam, and they were able to join the Union with ease.
However, Ottoman’s situation was different.
“… … get rid of khalifa Don’t you know that it’s against the doctrine?”
“We only disagree with Mohammed’s command not to worship idols. We are all brothers and sisters under the protection of Allah. But does it make sense to say that Islam exists where a certain religious leader is created and governed by his will?”
“They are absurd people.”
“Anyway, our condition is that you no longer make idols, only that you receive Allah. If it is Islam where there is room for war and violence, we will not accept it.”
Arab countries have shown radical and militant tendencies since ancient times, but the story has changed completely since Lee Hwan took office as the head of the federation.
They realized that the benefits of economic and cultural development while respecting the peaceful Islamic culture are greater.
“We are bio opposing violence in any way. If you want to make a number of wars, do it in your own land.”
“… … So you’re saying you don’t care at all about the war in the Kingdom of Easterfield?”
“If it is diplomatically necessary or there are people who want to become mercenaries or soldiers, we are happy to grant enlistment and dispatch. That is individual free will, not ours.”
“Hey, when did you get this open mind?”
“It has been like this since we converted ourselves under Your Majesty’s guidance.”
Lee Hwan’s pacifism was called ‘Michaelism’, which refers to the utopia that Easterfield pursues.
Influenced by this michaelism, Islam became moderate, benevolent, and philanthropic.
Osman, who did not understand it, was only embarrassed.
“I can’t get used to it.”
“Anyway, the Arabian Union, which consists of the Emirate of Arabia and Egypt, is a bio that you oppose the accession of the Ottoman Empire.”
“… … If I convert, will you accept me?”
“Not only conversion, but also ideological reform.”
Religion provides the basis for governing the state, but it cannot be mixed with other powers without changing the ideology of the state itself.
In a word, just as Ottoman Islam and Arabian Islam were divided, moderate pacifists and radical destructiveism cannot coexist.
Eventually, Ottoman came to think about accepting Michaelism.
“Let’s go back to Istanbul and hold a meeting.”
“I say this to an old woman, but I will not allow any expedients such as using tricks or exploiting loopholes in the legal network.”
“… … Do it.”
In the end, Islam was at a crossroads of a lifetime.
***
Just as the year was about to turn to 1831, Yi Hwan heard about Islam.
“Did Islam eventually split in two?”
“In fact, it would not be an exaggeration to say that New Islam is now leading all Muslims.”
“New Islam.”
“Michaelism, created after His Majesty, has emerged as a core ideology, so if the Ottomans do not yield in the end, Arabia will never accept them.”
The unique disposition of Arabs has become a bone marrow pacifist by accepting Yi Hwan’s pacifism.
Now, there will probably be no war on the Arabian Peninsula in the future.
While Yi Hwan was receiving reports about the Ottomans, a messenger from Istanbul arrived at him.
“Your Majesty, I have sent a messenger from the Ottomans.”
“From the Ottomans?”
“What shall we do?”
“Listen.”
It seems that the Ottomans sent messengers to Yi Hwan while negotiating with the Arabian Union.
Perhaps the messenger knows that the negotiations have broken down.
The Ottoman lion who appeared before long had a very tense expression, as expected by Lee Hwan.
“I’m going to an audience with Your Majesty!”
“Yeah, raise your head.”
The Ottomans were well aware that the ripple effect of the oil and precious metals market, which was rapidly developing centering on the Arabian Peninsula, was putting pressure on them.
So, they tried to put a spoon on their development, but failed, and hastily revised their strategy.
If Yi Hwan vehemently rejected them here, it was clear that the Ottomans would now become an economically backward Arab country.
“… … Your Majesty, Soin decided to die today and came all the way here.”
“Did you decide to die?”
“We Ottomans wanted to give up their empire and join the Federation, but the case was rejected by the Arabian Union, and the matter is pending. If we don’t join the Federation now, we Ottomans will be branded eternally hungry, and we will live in poverty for the rest of our lives. So, I am giving my humble life to pass on a rich land to my descendants.”
“It’s really cool to say that you risk your life.”
It seemed that Lee Hwan was coming out favorably, so the Ottoman messenger smiled softly.
“Thankfully… … .”
“But you still have a long way to go.”
“… … Yes? What did that mean?”
“The Arabian Confederacy joined the Union until it changed its religion and ideology in accordance with the will of our Easterfield Federation. And that without a single hesitation. But what about you?”
“That, that… … .”
“Because of this different attitude, you are opposed to joining you in the Arabian Union. You don’t have to go far, you can tell just by looking at Egypt, right?”
“Okay… … .”
Yi Hwan expressed liberalism based on a thorough multi-religious policy that did not allow religious conflicts, and the whole of Arabia accepted the policy.
However, Ottoman was still unable to give up the idea of becoming a caliphate and the head of the Muslims.
In such a situation, there were many difficult parts even if it was Yi Hwan who embraced everything.
He gave Ottoman an ultimatum.
“If you Ottomans want to join this Federation, you will do well to convert according to the will of the Arabian Union.”
“… … Yes, my lord.”
“Then let’s go back.”
The Ottoman lion prostrated in front of Yi Hwan.
But he prostrated and remained motionless.
“majesty! I beg you!”
“What do you mean?”
“Please watch over our Ottomans!”
“I just said it. If you want to join the Federation, you must first convert.”
“But if the Khalifa is gone, we Ottomans will lose their rule! In other words, the solidarity of the nation itself will be shaken!”
The Ottomans initially built an empire with a religious leader at the fore, and until now, an emperor with overwhelming charisma called the Khalifa barely maintained the empire.
Although the Ottoman Empire was riddled with rebellion and betrayal, it was all justified by one religion.
Lee Hwan had no intention of leaving the sparks of such rebellion.
“Whether to fight or not to fight, it’s up to you to figure it out. Our Federation is peacefully promoting economic development and a splendid civilization blooming. It is unacceptable for gangsters like you to invade our federation like that.”
“… … When the Haona Khalifa disappears, the country is divided. Isn’t that the same as the disintegration of the nation itself?”
“We need to condense with ideology, not religion. The Absolute is a being that will eventually disappear. How can the Khalifa carry everyone around unless they are immortal?”
“That, that… … .”
“I won’t say it twice. If you really want to die, you can play with your mouth. However, the moment your neck falls, Istanbul’s neck will also fall.”
Yi Hwan was tough, and the Istanbul messenger was forced to return to the Netherlands.
***
A month after the Ottoman messenger returned.
Yi Hwan heard that the Ottomans had renounced the empire and declared complete conversion and establishment of a republic.
It was Ottoman’s new president, Mohamed Hassan, who brought the newsletter.
“We Ottomans themselves toppled the empire, abolished its royal family, and established a republic. We also decided to abandon Islamic fundamentalism and embrace neo-Islamicism to create a peaceful future.”
“You made the right choice.”
“Are you going to join our Ottoman Republic into the Federation?”
“First, let’s hear the story of the Arabian Union.”
“I still sent a delegation to the Arabian Union. The Minister of Foreign Affairs will sit at the negotiating table with the Arabian Union.”
“Then let us decide your future course after the results are out.”
Just then, a telegram flew to Lee Hwan.
It was a letter from the Arabian Union.
“Your Majesty, the Arabian Union is begging for the accession of the Ottoman Republic.”
“Hmm, then we can approve of joining the Federation.”
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Mohammed Hassan nodded at Lee Hwan.
“I will never forget this grace.”
“There is no such thing as grace. In our federation, everyone is equal within the fence of Easterfield. From now on, we will move forward together as a for-profit group promoting peace and economic development.”
“thank you!”
“If you have any suggestions for what to do after joining the Federation, do it now.”
“I want you to establish a stock market and build a financial district in Istanbul.”
“Well, you want to lay a foothold for economic development?”
“Yes, it is.”
“Then there is one more thing to do.”
“Are there any conditions?”
“The first is to establish a trade line connecting the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. In that way, I will set up a stock market and a financial district after increasing the size of the economy.”
“iced coffee! Then I can only be more grateful!”
Lee Hwan’s motto is for everyone to eat well and live well.
Easterfield has been running like that for a long time without even being impressed by Istanbul.