Chapter 753： Saladin Project (Part 1)

In fact, after Romania's surprise attack on Alexandria, it is not only countries in the world that have been affected, but many powerful families from the Middle East have also paid close attention to this.

This made Romania, which had no influence in the Middle East, suddenly increased its influence, and many local royal chiefs suddenly became interested in Romania.

The beautiful scenery of Amman is a city with a long history. The Colosseum, Amphitheatre, and palaces are still in the city. In addition, churches, ponds, and baths from the Eastern Roman era can also be seen from time to time. At that time, it was still Arabic-style buildings at most.

As the Emir of Jordan, Abdullah I lived in Lagdan Palace, and the building was also built when Abdullah I came to Jordan.

As a famous saint, Abdullah I was born in the Hashemite family and was the second son of the leader of the Arab Uprising, Hussein Ibn Ali. Their family was originally the master of Mecca, and later established the Kingdom of Hanzhi through the Great Uprising. However, due to a conflict with King Ibn Saud, King Nezha, they eventually lost the guardianship of Mecca, and the family could only withdraw from the Kingdom of Hanzhi. . His father, Hussein Ibn Ali, the 38th patriarch, died in Amman in 1931.

However, although the Hashemite family was forced to withdraw from the holy city of Mecca, it is still a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (which has no direct descendants alive), and is still noble in the ***.

During the Arab Uprising, the Hashemite family took the opportunity to establish the Kingdom of Hanzhi in the western Arabian Peninsula, the Kingdom of Jordan in Jordan, and the Kingdom of Syria in Syria. Hussein's three sons served as kings of the three countries.

But because the British did not want to unify the Arab world, they conspired with the French and gave Syria to the French. The French expelled King Faisal of Syria, and Faisal could not run to England. In order to compensate Faisal, the British sent him to be the king of Iraq under the British trust.

It's just that Faisal died in 1933 due to a heart attack, and his son Gazi also died in March of this year in a sports car. At present, the king of Iraq is succeeded by his grandson Faisal II, but Faisal II is only four years old. How can he have any rights and prestige.

Therefore, Abdullah I is currently the patriarch of the Hashim family, and his prestige in the Arab world is also one of the highest.

And today, the Song Nei Jing outside Lagdan Palace, a large number of guards guarded everywhere to prohibit others from approaching. Because Emir Abdullah is receiving a distinguished guest.

In the audience hall, Abdullah was talking with a Westerner wearing an Arab robe.

"Your Excellency Rawls, thank your Excellency for these funds. God will not forget those friends who helped us."

Abdullah, sitting in the main seat, was banning the businessman named Rawls.

"Emir is polite. This is all our country’s kindness to the Arab world. I have always believed that the Arab world needs a sensible person like Your Excellency. The generations are changing, and those who can’t keep up with the generations will be Eliminated, and the British obviously belong to this kind of people. They completely ignore the needs of the Jordanian people, so they will definitely be eliminated."

In the mouth of this businessman named Rawls, the British seemed vulnerable. As the Emir of Jordan, Abdullah made no objection at all. Although he deeply realized the strength of Britain, the other identity of this guest made him think that what the other party said was somewhat reasonable.

Of course, you can say that Abdullah is not convinced by reason alone. Since 1921, Abdullah, who has served as the Emir of Trans-Jordan, is not flabbergasted. Abdullah, who was able to hand over the Iraqi throne to his younger brother Faisal, was brave and strategic, and he would not be moved by a few words.

And what really fascinated him was the other country represented behind this guest, Romania, which is like a thunderous to the Arab world. All of this was caused by Alexander's raid. Before that, many people were unfamiliar with this country in the impression.

Of course, this is just someone else. For Abdullah, he was interested in this country when he was the representative of Mecca in the Ottoman Parliament. Because the Romanian king is three years older than himself. At that time, Romania was developing rapidly under its control.

Of course this is just a personal interest. After the end of World War I, Romania became the strongest country in the Balkans, which only boosted his personal interest. Because Jordan is in the hands of Britain, and he is only the Emir in name. Don't even think about it.

But things were so unexpected. At that time, Abdullah, who only paid attention to him, gradually came into contact with businessmen in this country in the 1930s, and his understanding of him was also deepening. At the same time, Romania made several successive actions, which greatly increased its influence in the Middle East.

First it annexed Bulgaria, and then acquired its northern territory from Greece, making Romania a Mediterranean country. Then Romania declared war on Britain, which allowed Romania to raise its awareness in the Arab world. They did not expect that anyone would dare to challenge the UK. Before so many countries challenged the UK, there was no successful case.

But I didn't expect that the Romanians still had some abilities. An Alexandria air raid killed the British fleet. According to the reports sent by the spies sent to listen to the news, there are no warships of more than 10,000 tons in Alexandria, and they have either sunk or left.

The British are currently trying to find a way to salvage the sunken warship. It's just that I heard that the progress is not big, and it will take at least half a year.

This time, Romania’s air raid was also a perfect demonstration of its strength, which made the princes and chiefs of the Middle East have a deeper understanding of it.

Therefore, in the face of this Mr. Rawls' visit, Abdullah naturally had to give enough respect, let alone the other party still sending money to himself.

Of course, he is quite clear about the other party's intentions, but if it is in his own interest, then what reason is there to refuse?

Obviously, Rawls also knows the strength behind him. So I saw him continue talking. "In order to express goodwill, our country intends to give His Excellency a batch of weapons. Yesterday 500 Lee-Enfield rifles arrived in Amman. I wonder if you need them?"

Rawls's words made Abdullah a little entangled. Of course he wanted weapons to enhance his own strength, but he also knew that there was no free lunch in the world. Since the other party gave it to him, he would ask for it.

Abdullah intends to ask for the best. "I don't know how I can thank your country for your kindness?"

Rawls laughed when he heard Abdullah's words. "Hahaha, Your Excellency Amir may not know our country well. We do not intend to let you do anything, because we simply want to make friends."

It's just that Rawls' words can't convince Abdullah, who is an emir, that his father's teachings told him since he was a child that the more help he asked for nothing in return, the more he asked for help.

"It's better for your envoy to explain, otherwise I cannot accept your country's kindness."

"Your Excellency, please believe meOur country is simply expressing kindness."

"Then I can't accept anger."

In the end, the unhappy banquet ended, and Rawls left angrily.

After Rawls left, Abdullah sat here and continued to eat the food on the plate, while Ibrahim, who had served as prime minister, ran in anxiously. "His Royal Highness, we should not neglect our distinguished guests, they are very useful to us in Jordan."

Seeing an anxious Ibrahim, Abdullah picked up a fruit and said. "What's the hurry, my friend. God teaches us that we need to be calm and not impulsive in doing things. And where do you see our distinguished guest angry?"

"Isn't this called..."

Ibrahim, who had a bright brain, thought for a while and stopped talking. It is true that Rawls walked in a hurry, but he couldn't show any expression at all when he covered his face.

Abdullah was right. It looked like Rawls was leaving angrily, not angry at all. On the contrary, he was very satisfied with the attitude of the Jordanian emir.

Anyone who wants to do big things should not be greedy for petty gains. He has been in contact with several capable people before, and among them, Abdullah's attitude is the most satisfactory.

When he returned to his residence, Rawls wrote down his own evaluation. "Sent to Bucharest."

After dismissing the entourage, Rawls seemed to think about the plan.

That's right, Rawls is implementing a plan made by Romania's foreign affairs, intelligence, military and other departments. The plan is codenamed Saladin, which is the name of the medieval Arab powerhouse.

The plan is mainly divided into three parts, the first part of which is his responsibility, and then according to the progress, it will be decided to make certain amendments to the follow-up plan.

But no matter how it is revised, Romania must become the dominant power in the Middle East.