Chapter 27: No Way Out

On the Near East Battlefield, the defense of Ankara had reached a crucial moment. The strength that the Ottomans displayed in defending their capital astonished the Russians.

Fortunately, Marshal Ivanov was accustomed to seeing great spectacles, otherwise, the daily casualties that reached into the thousands would be unbearable for most people.

Unlike the Prusso-Russian War, which was a matter of national fate, the eventual collapse of the Ottoman Empire was already a foregone conclusion; further horrific casualties were utterly meaningless.

At that moment, Marshal Ivanov stared blankly at the map of Ankara, as if searching for a quick way to defeat the enemy.

A tall young military officer entered the room and reported, "Marshal, the Ottoman Government has sent a representative who wishes to discuss..."

Without waiting for the officer to finish, Ivanov decisively refused, "No!"