Chapter 159 Head Iron
Alexei only wanted to convince YOU of Leonid's thoughts, what kind of political acumen could draw such outrageous conclusions. Since Alexei became the governor of Wallachia, he has worked hard on the surrounding situation.
After all, his position is already the front line against Turkey. If he doesn't understand the local customs and the inside story of the region, he really can't do anything.
According to Alexei's understanding, the living conditions of the Bulgarian Orthodox Christians can't be said to be particularly good, but they are not too bad, at least they are not living in the fiery hell.
On the one hand, this is because with the continuous decline of Ottoman Turkey and the continuous strength of Austria, Russia, and Western European powers, the strength of the Christian world can already crush the Christian world.
Under such circumstances, if the Turks continue to abuse Christians, one can imagine what a bunch of wolves, tigers and leopards in Russia and Austria will do.
On the other hand, there is a saying that although Turkey actually discriminates against Christians, it is not true that the abuse is sincere. At least the Turks are much more civilized than the Christians who claim to be a civilized world.
I think that during the Crusades in the Middle Ages, the Christians were sincerely killed without mercy, almost burning, killing and looting all the way, even when they were crazy, they would not let their own people go. See how the Eastern Roman Empire perished , that is a good thing that Christianity has done.
The Turks' rule over Christians does have discrimination and restrictions, but as long as they pay taxes honestly, they can still move freely, and even preaching is not subject to too many restrictions. Even the Demisheme system is being promoted among Christians. As long as the young descendants of these Christians convert to Islam, they have the opportunity to become the new army of Sudan!
The so-called new army does not mean a new army, but the Ganishari Legion or the Turkish Guards or the Sudanese Guards.
This new army has almost become Turkey's pillar military force, and it can be said that it is a scimitar that the Turkish Sultan can fight well.
In short, compared to the Christian serfs who were exploited by the church in Central and Western Europe, the Christians under the Turkish rule were not particularly sad, at least not more sad than their Western European brothers.
Alexei knew that these people were very different from the state of misery, enslavement and oppression described in the church education they received since childhood. To put it bluntly, being enslaved and oppressed is very appropriate to describe Christians in Western Europe, especially Christian serfs under the serf system.
Of course, Alexei also understands that it is inevitable that the political propaganda butt will decide the position no matter which country or era it is.
Eating the food of the Christian world, it is natural to speak for the political correctness of the Christian world. So he understands those ugly words about Türkiye and Japan very well.
Had he been in power, he would have done the same propaganda with ***, especially Turkey, such a terrible enemy on the side of the couch.
The problem is, publicity is one thing, but knowing the truth is another. You can't be like Leonid, who is limped by your own propaganda, and you are confused by some specious things, and you can't distinguish the priorities and blindly ignore the actual situation. That's the end.
From Alexei's point of view, Leonid is now out of his mind. Doesn't he know the situation in Bulgaria next door? It is true that the life of the Bulgarians is not happy, but it is not difficult to live. It is even blunt to say that those who really want to fight for independence with Russia belong to the minority.
The vast majority of Bulgarians are basically in a state of insensitivity. Although they don't like Turkey, they don't like Russia either. Anyway, it's a state where the two of you guys mess around so as not to affect my life.
Those who really took an interest in Russia's propaganda call were the small elite of the Bulgarian ruling class. For them, if they can embrace Russia and get rid of the control of Turkey, then they can turn themselves over and enslave their Orthodox brothers as they want, without paying high taxes to Turkey, and they can exploit those muddy legs by themselves , how can such a good day be missed.
To put it simply, the Bulgarians who want to do something are actually either landlords or feudal nobles. They use the banner of religious jihad and national liberation, but they are actually seeking their own personal gain.
Tell me how Alexei sees such a group of people, at least he will not believe that these troublemakers are poor people in dire straits like Leonid.
If they are called poor people, then each of these poor people is hateful enough!
It is precisely because he understands this that Alexei will not trust these people, and will not be led by them. For him, it is a face for him not to expose the tricks of these guys, and let him believe these guys nonsense, talk about it!
Even Alexei thought that at this juncture, the last thing he needed was to continue to add fuel to the fire. Originally, the Black Sea Fleet felt like dancing on the tip of a knife all of a sudden. The turmoil has not subsided yet, and you made it again. Are you really pinching the Turks like mud?
"My friend, you must calm down and look at the problem from the perspective of the overall situation! The situation on the border is already scorching hot, and a little more fuel may lead to war... These Bulgarians assassinated a Pasha, don't you understand the nature of this?"
Without waiting for Leonid to speak, Alexei said like a machine gun: "Once the Turks are provoked and kill them regardless, do you think you and Wallachia can stop them?"
"My friend, we are not ready for war. At this juncture, you must be calm and not be like those angry youths with ulterior motives!"
Alexei's reprimand made Leonid very unhappy. He felt that this old friend's position was too problematic. What can you say to heretics? Even if you are not ready for war, you can't just sit and watch Let's watch the Bulgarian brothers being bullied! Look at how kind the Bulgarian brothers are. They dare to fight with heretics with bare hands. How can we be cowardly when we have guns and cannons!
Alexei was speechless, he couldn't laugh or cry: "Which eye of yours has seen the assassins oppressed and enslaved by Turkey? My friend, you won't be dazed by their sensational words. Don’t know the real situation? Let me say it again, I, the governor, ask you to keep calm and resolutely not allow the conflict to intensify!”