The Pharaonic state, now King Fouad I, with the help of the Russian Empire, already controlled all of the territory except the Canal Zone.
This satisfied King Fouad I.
It’s a great feeling to have no fingers on your head that doesn’t set on your head.
However, King Fouad I’s ambitions were not only that, he also wanted to seize the Canal Zone with the help of the Russian Empire.
For the pharaonic kingdom, the Canal Zone was the most important, which meant great wealth.
Once the Canal Zone is recaptured, a large amount of wealth can be gained from it every year. These funds would help the Pharaohic Kingdom build a strong army and gradually develop industry.
“Your Majesty, according to our agreement, the next step is to help the Pharaonic Kingdom build a strong army. We can send you military instructors to train your army. At the same time, weapons and equipment can be sold to you. Major Maxim said.
“But the kingdom doesn’t have the money to buy weapons and equipment. Over the years, the kingdom’s finances have been controlled by the sun never sets. “Fouad I was somewhat cruel.
“Your Majesty, this is not a problem. The empire could provide loans to the pharaonic state. After the recapture of the canal zone, a portion of the annual toll fee can be set aside to repay. This is not a problem for the pharaonic kingdom! Oleg, the consul of the Russian Empire in the pharaonic state 093, said with a smile.
Fouad I nodded, he knew that there was no such thing as a lunch in vain. The help of the Russians also needs to be paid.
“Your Excellency, Consul, I accept this plan. However, I need the Russian Empire to help us retake the canal. If the sun does not set, people will not easily hand over the canal. If it is not done well, war will break out because of this. If we had not recaptured the canal, we would not have repaid the loan, and we would not be able to repay it! “Fouad I was not a fool either.
“Of course, Your Majesty.” Consul Oleg replied.
“Well, that’s no problem.” Fouad I thought that this was undoubtedly a sure deal!
“Your Majesty, the Pharaonic Kingdom has a population of more than fourteen million. Moreover, most of the life is poor. Based on these factors, we planned to form an army for the Pharaonic state with ten infantry divisions and an armored brigade, as well as a heavy artillery brigade. The total strength of the army is about 220,000 people. As long as His Majesty the King agrees, the army can be recruited immediately. The empire will also bring the necessary weapons and equipment to the pharaoh country as soon as possible. Major Maxim suggested.
“So many troops?” King Fouad I couldn’t help but frown.
It costs a lot of money to raise so many troops.
Even if the canal is recaptured and a large toll fee is obtained every year, it is also a huge burden.
You know, as the world hegemon, the Sun Never Sets Empire, the total strength of the army is only a little more than 200,000. Another world-class powerhouse country, the army strength is only more than 100,000 people. The Pharaoh Kingdom formed an army of 220,000, which is no less than the sun never sets.
“Your Majesty, these armies seem to be quite a few. However, if we want to retake the canal next, I am afraid that we will inevitably have a fierce conflict with the sun that does not set, and even fight. Therefore, it is necessary to complete the expansion of the army ahead of schedule. Consul Oleg reminded.
“Do you have to fight? Couldn’t the Russian Empire force the sun to evacuate the Canal Zone? Besides, even if it is a war, the Russian Empire must fully support us. Fouad I was clearly hesitant.
“Your Majesty, the canal is very important, and it is absolutely impossible to abandon the canal until the sun sets. Moreover, the sun does not set and people are still increasing troops to the canal, which is obviously unwilling to withdraw from the canal. Even if the empire puts pressure on the sun that does not set, the sun will not retreat. In the end, it is still necessary to seize the canal by military means! Major Maxim reminded.
King Fouad nodded, apparently he understood this as well.
“Of course, the Empire (ABDA) will do its best to help the Pharaohs retake the canal. If the external efforts fail, once a military conflict breaks out, the empire will be completely on the side of the pharaonic kingdom! Consul Oleg said.
After King Foad listened, he couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The current pharaonic state has completely fallen to the Russian Empire. Moreover, he also offended the Sun Never Set Empire. This makes them now only able to rely on the Sprinkle River Empire.
The Russian Empire would still fulfill its promises, which undoubtedly made King Foad very happy and more convinced that his previous decision was correct.
Next, with the help of the Russian Empire, the pharaonic state began to recruit troops and form troops. The forces that were originally loyal to the king, plus those who were willing to pledge their allegiance to the king after being disarmed, would serve as the backbone of the new force.
Then add new recruits so that they can quickly form the armed forces of the pharaohic state.
After that, the Russian Empire would provide the pharaohs with all the weapons and equipment they needed. From rifles to artillery, tanks and armored vehicles, to ammunition and even military uniforms, were supplied by the Russian Empire.
To form ten infantry divisions, an armored brigade and a heavy artillery brigade, weapons and equipment are required.
At the same time, it also costs a lot of money. (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) ）
With the current national strength of the Pharaoh Kingdom, it is simply impossible to support this expenditure.
However, it did not matter, the Russian Empire provided loans to the pharaonic states.
All expenses can be owed first.
When the canal was recaptured, the pharaoh kingdom had money. The share of the canal toll fee every year is a huge fortune.
Besides, the Pharaoh Kingdom is also rich in oil resources, but it has not yet been developed.
The Russian Empire provided loans to the pharaonic state, did not suffer losses, always recovered the cost, and even made a big profit.
Besides, from a strategic point of view. After the fall of the pharaonic state to the Russian Empire, the Russian Empire was able to gain great advantages by controlling the Pharaonic State and controlling the Suez Canal.
From now on, if the fleet of the sun does not set to go to the eastern seas, if the Russian Empire does not nod, they can only make a detour to the Cape of Good Hope.
For this reason alone, the Russian Empire also supported the pharaohs in retaking the canal.
However, it is estimated that it will take at least half a year for the army of the pharaoh country to have strong combat effectiveness and be able to have the power of World War I. Prior to this, the troops deployed by the Russian Empire in the Pharaonic Kingdom would assume their security defense to prevent the counterattack of the sun.
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