392 Sultan's Agreement with the Russians

October 3rd, 1821. At the Topkapi Palace in Constantinople. 

Sultan Mahmud II was in his study when one of his advisors hurried in with a copy of a French newspaper. As the Sultan read the news, his expression turned to one of mild annoyance.

"The French are actually admitting to helping the Greeks," he said with a hint of frustration in his voice. "If they're supporting a rebellion against us, it's clear we can't consider them allies."

His advisors, gathered around, nodded in agreement, understanding the significance of this development. The Sultan leaned back in his chair, deep in thought about the implications.

"It's a good thing that the Russian submarine was effective in cutting off the Victoire Class merchant ships. Is there a way where we can buy more of it to cut off the Greeks?" 

"I have a Russian ambassador and a representative of a company that build the Karp Class submarine," another one of the advisors said.