Istanbul, which is famous for Constantinople.

It is one of Türkiye's economic, cultural, transportation center, world-famous tourist destinations and bustling international metropolis.

Located at the eastern end of the Balkan Peninsula, on the west coast of the southern entrance of the Bosphorus, it studs the Black Sea entrance, and is a key transportation force in Europe and Asia, and its strategic position is extremely important.

It was built in 658 BC on the cape between the Golden Horn Bay and the Marmara Sea, called Byzantine.

In 330 AD, Constantine moved the Roman Empire to this place, initially called New Rome, but it was soon named Constantine, its founder Constantine.

Before the Ottoman Empire conquered, the name of Istanbul had existed for a hundred years.

One of the main reasons why the city of Istanbul is its unique geographical location. Within its coverage area, there is a golden waterway that separates the continents of Asia and Europe.

Bosphorus.

This strait, which is 30 kilometers long and 3.7 kilometers widest at the estuary, connects the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, forms the Turkish Strait with the Dardanelles and the Marmara Sea, and divides Asia and the European continent.

The Marmara Sea has an area of ​​only 11,350 square kilometers, making it the smallest sea in the world.

But it is surrounded by Turkish territory, the northeast end is connected by the Bosphorus Strait and the Black Sea, and the southwest end is connected with the Aegean Sea through the Dardanelles Strait. Therefore, the Bosphorus Strait is equivalent to the "throat" stuck in the Eurasian continent, and has an unignorable impact on Türkiye's political situation and world history.

The Turks proudly called the Bosphorus "carrying Asia with one hand and Europe with the other". Because the Bosphorus' unique geographical location has benefited the Turks a lot.

Since the 17th century, in order to win the sea port, the Russian Empire fought twelve wars with the Ottoman Empire over the Caucasus, the Balkans, the Crimea, the Black Sea and other places in 240 years. The two countries had to fight for the average of 20 years.

In 1936, ten countries including Britain, France, the Soviet Union and Turkey signed the Convention on the Straits Institution in Montreux, Switzerland, which clearly stated that Türkiye has obtained all sovereignty in the Bosphorus and that ships of each country must sail in accordance with the provisions of the Convention.

After the end of World War II, NATO, led by the United States and Warsaw Pact, led by the Soviet Union, strengthened the competition for the straits, which became one of the causes of the Cold War.

After the Cold War, Türkiye's bargaining chip for joining NATO was this seemingly inconspicuous strait, which became NATO's "bargaining weight" to balance Russia and its main means to control the Middle East.

It is precisely because it connects the three continents of Asia, Europe and Africa together and has extremely important political and economic influences that it has been called the "Golden Waterway" since ancient times.

Even the Silk Road, which originated from China, ends in the Bosphorus Strait.

The goods from Asia, Europe and Africa gather here, allowing the local area to accumulate huge amounts of wealth. The famous Topkapa Palace is a physical witness to this period.

Here, there are more than 10,000 rare porcelains of various types from the Song Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, including forty Yuan blue and white porcelain, which is the museum with the most collection of Yuan blue and white porcelain in the world.

The sky is clear and the wind is beautiful.

Ships of all sizes come and go from the Bosphorus Strait and dock on both sides of the docks. Strong loaders and unloaders frequently load and unload cargo, piled up like mountains of cargo and containers, witnessing the prosperity of the city of Istanbul.

Goods from Asia, Europe and Africa will be from this city to the countries where other continents are located.

It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a golden waterway.

Suddenly, a rapid phone ringing rang at the Istanbul Ocean Affairs Office.

Supervisor Memit Mendres pushed away the secretary in his arms and picked up the phone.

"Memit, I am Zaolu. There is a Ukrainian tugboat that will pass by you soon. I order you and absolutely do not allow them to pass."

The phone call was called by Minister of State Mir Zaolu, and Memit Mendelus wanted to curse her when he listened to his tough orders.

Before this, Hong Kong Qianfan Gambling Company, a Ukrainian tugboat employer in Zaolu, provided him with a friendly sponsorship fee of $300,000 and promised that if their tugs could pass through the Bosphorus smoothly, he would also receive an additional $5 million in labor costs.

But now, a command from Zha'ulu has turned the five million dollars he might get into vain.

Why Memit Mendres is very clear in his heart.

The big guy that Qianfan Gambling Company was a global strategic aircraft carrier.

But so what?

An aircraft carrier without any weapons and equipment would not have any impact on Türkiye even if it was allowed to pass.

"Mr. Minister, why is this? Are there any reasons for us to do this?"

"Mendres, are you questioning my order?"

A senior official crushed people to death.

Although Mendrez had many reluctances in his heart, he had to agree to this order.

"Damn bastard, you only need to make a full pot and not allow others to drink soup. I will curse you to go to hell."

After hanging up the phone, Memit Mendres cursed angrily.

Both of them knew very well that the aircraft carrier that Qianfan Gambling Company was hauling was not used as a sea casino as they said.

But in terms of interests, Türkiye and China have no direct conflict of interest at all. Memit Mendres did this for interest reasons.

However, Memit Mendres does not think he is for the national interest.

Zhaulu has always had a close relationship with the Republican Party of the United States. As the Secretary of Defense, Zhaulu has never made any money in purchasing weapons and equipment.

If top strategic weapons like aircraft carriers are allowed to successfully reach a deal between Ukraine and China, it will be equivalent to breaking the monopoly of several major American arms dealers on more advanced weapons.

I can even use my butt to get it. This must have been instructed by the Americans.

But no matter how much he scolded, the order had been issued, and Memit Mendelles had no other choice, so he had to contact the Navy Command in Ankara.

One hundred and forty miles from the Bosphorus Strait, a tugboat with the Ukrainian flag was dragging a huge steel monster slowly on the sea.

The monster is very big, unlike ordinary ships, with white lines drawn on the flat deck, which seems to be a sign of the plane runway.

This is the semi-finished aircraft carrier, the Walangge, bought by Hong Kong Qianfan Gambling Company from the Ukrainian Nikolaev Shipyard for US$20 million. Its main purpose is to open up new casinos in the high seas.

Of course, the above statement is pure nonsense.

"Mr. Peng, I really appreciate your contribution to the country."

On the Walang Pavilion.

A middle-aged man with a good health and capable temperament walked up to Peng San, who was leaning on the deck and enjoying the sea view, and said.

Peng San stretched out his arms and raised his head lazily, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.

"Brother Wang, why don't you look in the mirror?"

This sounds a bit swearing.

Wang Guozhu was stunned for a moment, and felt like someone was saying, why don’t you pee and look at yourself?

But he knew that Peng San must not mean that.

really.

Peng San threw a cigarette and lit it comfortably, showing a serious look on his face.

"Look at you, dark hair, dark eyes, yellow skin. Look at me again, dark hair, dark eyes, yellow skin. We are either the people of Daming or the descendants of Yan and Huang. Brother Wang, you said that, aren't you going to destroy me?"

Wang Guozhu couldn't help but smile, and he leaned over Peng San and let the fire lit up and took a deep breath.

After a long time, he spitted out the smoke from his mouth, looked at the blue sky and white clouds in the sky, and his eyes showed a look of yearning.

"With a comrade like you, Mr. Peng, why should I worry about revival in China?"

"Me? Brother Wang, are you praising me or hurting me? I can run errands and take a look at the scenery. I can't even take out the lead of this boat."

"Haha, Mr. Peng is really funny. But that person is indeed a genius. I really didn't expect you to be classmates."

"Brother Wang. Don't hurt me if you don't praise me. Don't I look like a college student?"

"It's really not like it. I heard that you are a special student of Huahai. That person has excellent literary and scientific knowledge."

"Brother, can we not attack people like this?"

"Ha ha--"

The two sat together and chatted, but gradually, their expressions became solemn.

Another hundred kilometers is the Bosphorus Strait. As long as you pass here, the journey back to China will be smooth.

But......

Buzz —

Suddenly, a huge whistle sounded from the sea.

The tugboat and the Walang Pavilion, which were moving smoothly, slowly slowed down.

Three "Gazantip" class frigates and two American Perry-class frigates suddenly appeared in their field of vision, and the speed of 30 knots was shortly before the sword blade.

The ship-borne MK-75 76mm naval gun and MK-38 25mm cannon and the muzzle of the black cave make people clearly feel the terrifying firepower of these weapons.

Wang Guozhu and Peng San looked at each other, and both saw each other's deep worries and heavy psychology.

Those who come are not good, and those who are good do not come.

It is probably not a good thing that the Turkish Navy came to intercept with such a big fanfare.

"Listen to the ship in front, I am Turkish Rear Admiral Kassa Sadak. You have entered the Turkish waters. Now I order you to stop moving forward."

Linton Manor, New York.

Suzed Tenglanp looked at the young Eastern Hole in front of him and always felt something strange.

Tenlamp doesn't know if it's an illusion.

But since the guy called him, he felt something was wrong.

Comrade?
To be continued...