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A blazing fire burned in Peter’s eyes as he knew what Vijay promised was nothing short of making Russia the undisputed Hegemon of Europe. Most importantly, Constantinople had always been the biggest heartland of the Christian world, and the conversion of the Hagia Sophia Cathedral in Constantinople into a mosque had been the biggest shame for every Christian.

For the Tsarist Russian Empire, which always claimed to be the Orthodox inheritors of the Roman Empire, capturing Constantinople had been the lifelong dream of many emperors, both current and past.

Peter couldn’t help but mutter, his voice shaking, "Are—are you sure, Your Majesty?"

The Venetians, shocked beyond belief, looked at Vijay for his response.

Vijay, as if not noticing the excitement, answered in a concise and steady voice, "Definitely. If I were an Eastern European country, I would be worried about your ambitions being inflated and affecting my interests.

But naturally, since that is not the case, I do not have that worry, so the Bharatiya Empire can wholeheartedly promise the Tsarist Russian Empire our absolute support in your fight against the Ottoman Empire."

Peter couldn’t help but get excited. Now that things were confirmed, the benefits the Russian Empire would gain were immense. Even though it was only a matter of time before the Tsarist Russian Empire would go to war against the Ottoman Empire without the help of the Bharatiya Empire, the support of the Bharatiya Empire was like adding stamina to a Polar bear, making it much stronger than ever.

However, the Venetians were not pleased. A Russia that is overly strong is not good for any European country. Before Matteo Contarini could voice his disapproval, Vijay silenced him with his next words.

"The Bharatiya Empire will support the Venetian Republic in expanding its territory in the Italian Peninsula and will also support its unification. If His Excellency so wishes, the Bharatiya Empire will also support the Venetians in solidifying their rule in Crete and controlling the Dardanelles Strait, if that is desired."

"Overall, the Bharatiya Empire will provide you with enough arms to fight the Ottoman Empire and defend against potential enemies like the Holy Roman Empire and the French Empire."

"Bang!"

The tremor was felt throughout the bodies of the Venetian delegates, their hairs standing on end. *What the hell is this guy talking about? Unification of Italy— is that even possible?* Matteo screamed in his heart, but Andre and Aldo, being the heirs of military families, had the light of ambition burning in their eyes.

With the cheap weapons provided by the Bharatiya Empire, they were able to suppress the Ottoman Empire unilaterally. Now, According to the previous discussions, if the Tsarist Russian Empire joined in and suppressed the Ottoman Empire, it would mean they would not have to be the main force against the Ottoman Empire, allowing them to focus their attention on the Italian Peninsula.

The Finance Minister Romeo soon understood this too. Considering the connections of his family and various trade relations he had built up over the years if constant support were provided, it was not impossible to gain a large part of the Italian Peninsula, even though unifying it seemed like a ridiculous dream.

Matteo, calming down and thinking about it seriously, came to an amazing realisation that the offer was not too ridiculous. *Now that the Holy Roman Empire is in decline, maybe it could be possible,* he thought.

If this cooperation succeeded, The Russian Empire could certainly handle the full brunt of the Ottoman Empire, while the Venetian Empire could manage the naval strength of the Ottoman Navy. He had to admit this was a very well-matched cooperation.

Vijay understood that there were some changes taking place in the eyes of both the Venetians and the Russians, so he went on to elaborate further while taking out a map of Europe.

"You all have noticed, haven’t you? Even if the Italian Peninsula is unified, there won’t be much conflict with the Russian Empire. The same applies to the Venetian Republic. Even if the Russian Empire captured some Slavic countries in the Balkans and Constantinople, its main rivals would be nations like France, England, the Dutch, the Roman Empire, Sweden, and others.

With a buffer zone between the Italian Peninsula and the Russian Empire, Italy is unlikely to become an enemy unless Russia shifts its strategic focus from land dominance to naval dominance. Similarly, Italy can be confident it won’t be attacked by Russia, especially once the Italian Peninsula is unified.

This unification would elevate Italy’s strength to a new level, making it a power comparable to France on the European continent. And when this happens, the Russian Empire and the Italian nation could even become allies, making strategic decisions for their interests in Europe."

Both Matteo Contarini and Peter I were tempted by the deal, but they also knew that this was not something that could be decided arbitrarily. So Peter first started to ask his question. "Your Majesty, although what you proposed sounds good, this is not something that can be decided immediately.

So first let me ask: at what price could the Bharatiya Empire provide weapons and military support if this deal is indeed signed?"

Romeo Gradenigo of the Venetian Republic nodded his head, as he intended to ask this question.

Vijay simply raised three fingers and stated, "All weapons and equipment would be reduced by 30% in cost. That is to say, the Brown Bess rifle worth 100 Varaha would only be worth 70 Varaha, and the same goes for the warships, which could be provided at a cheaper cost.

The cost of warships, which currently require around 155 kilogrammes of gold, could be provided at a price of 130 kilogrammes of gold. The same applies to armed merchant ships, reduced to 125 kilogrammes of gold. The Bharatiya Empire will promise to deliver these supplies as quickly as possible without any delay, giving priority to your country."

Peter and Matteo were taken aback. This was indeed a very sincere price, but they were even more surprised by how confident the Bharatiya Empire must be to offer such a price. They had used the military products of the Bharatiya Empire before and knew that Bharatiya Empire products were not shoddy goods but genuine quality products. They were surprised that His Majesty would make such an offer.

Vijay knew that the Russians and the Venetians were almost convinced, so he immediately took out his hidden card and revealed it. "Also, there is another country that will support your operations by distracting the Ottoman Empire’s attention elsewhere.

The Ottomans will not have the capabilities to focus their total defences against Russia and the Venetian Republic, as there will be another attack on them from the rear."

Peter and Matteo’s eyes widened as they quickly grasped what he meant. "Your Majesty, you mean..."

"Yes, Bharat will support the Persian Empire—oh, I mean the Safavid Empire—to launch an attack on the Ottoman Empire, their rival."

Peter was immediately restless and asked, "Your Majesty, forgive me for asking, but how sure are you that you can do this?"

"I cannot say that I am 100% sure, but what I can say is that the full strength of the Bharatiya Empire will be placed on making it happen."

"So, gentlemen, what do you say?"

The Venetian and Russian delegations were both silent. After hearing the question, they were faced with tempting offers that they could not refuse. However, if their plan failed, they would undoubtedly become huge enemies of Europe.

Russia could handle it, as they had always been the big bully of Europe that everyone was guarded against, but if the Venetian Republic made a wrong step, their nation would be over. Yet, the offer was too good to pass up.

It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for their nation, which was now barely considered a real power To stand up in the true sense against the big powers of Europe and become one of the contenders for the top throne of Europe.

For this reason, the stakes were greater for the Venetians, as they had to take on the most risk while simultaneously standing to gain the most. Vijay was looking forward to what the Italians would choose in this timeline. In the last timeline, the Italian peninsula was not unified until the 19th century. He was curious whether it could be done in the 17th century.

Matteo Contarini hesitantly stated, "Your Majesty, except for some small details, the terms are acceptable for consideration, but we do not have the authority to finalize the treaty."

Peter quickly added, "The same goes for us. Even though I am a prince of the Russian Empire, I do not have such authority."

Vijay nodded, smiled, and said, "That is natural. I did not expect to finalize a treaty immediately. Our operations will have to be carried out over many years, and in my estimation, the start of the operation could be around 1659 or 1660. The reason I called for this meeting was to discuss the general terms of our agreements.

So, gentlemen from both nations, you can represent your countries and draft a memorandum of intent. If there are any details to be considered, we can follow up with further discussions. I am sure we will have frequent discussions about this."

"So, what do you say, gentlemen? Do we have terms?"

Matteo and Peter discussed with their people individually and finally agreed to the deal.

"I agree, Your Majesty," Matteo said solemnly.

"I agree as well, Your Majesty," Peter said with some anticipation.

For the next few hours, the Prime Minister of the Bharatiya Empire, along with the delegates from the Venetian Republic and Tsarist Russia, further discussed the details and prepared a memorandum of understanding.

Three documents were prepared, each with three copies, and were signed by the Prime Minister of the Bharatiya Empire, Vinod; the Foreign Affairs Minister of the Venetian Republic, Matteo Contarini; and the prince from the Tsarist Russian Empire, Pyotr I Alekseyevich.

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Between

The Akhand Bharatiya Empire, Tsarist Russia, and the Republic of Venice

Dated: 15th March 1657

Location: Bangalore, Capital of the Akhand Bharatiya Empire

1. Purpose

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is entered into by The Akhand Bharatiya Empire, The Tsarist Russian Empire, and the Republic of Venice to establish the framework for strategic cooperation against the Ottoman Empire. The MoU outlines the terms and responsibilities of each party to achieve their collective geopolitical objectives.

2. Parties Involved

Akhand Bharatiya Empire

Represented by: Prime Minister Vinod

Tsarist Russia

Represented by: His Highness Prince Peter I, Pyotr I Alekseyevich

Republic of Venice

Represented by: His Excellency Matteo Contarini, Minister of Foreign Affairs n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

3. Scope of Cooperation

A. Support to Tsarist Russia

The Akhand Bharatiya Empire shall provide comprehensive support to Tsarist Russia in its endeavours to acquire Slavic territories in the Balkans and to capture Constantinople from the Ottoman Empire.

The Akhand Bharatiya Empire will supply advanced ammunition, weaponry, artillery, and naval warships to support the military efforts of Tsarist Russia.

A preferential tariff rate of 5% on all imports from Tsarist Russia will be implemented by the Akhand Bharatiya Empire.

The Akhand Bharatiya Empire will host 1500 foreign exchange students from Tsarist Russia for educational and cultural exchange programs.

Military products supplied to Tsarist Russia will be offered at a 30% reduced price.

Civilian products supplied to Tsarist Russia will be offered at a 35% reduced price.

B. Support to the Republic of Venice

The Akhand Bharatiya Empire will assist the Republic of Venice in expanding its territories within the Italian Peninsula and in stabilizing its control over Crete.

Support will be provided by the Akhand Bharatiya Empire in securing the Dardanelles Strait and reinforcing Venice’s naval operations in the Mediterranean.

A preferential tariff rate of 5% on all imports from the Republic of Venice will be implemented by the Akhand Bharatiya Empire.

The Akhand Bharatiya Empire will host 1500 foreign exchange students from the Republic of Venice for educational and cultural exchange programs.

Military products supplied to the Republic of Venice will be offered at a 30% reduced price.

Civilian products supplied to the Republic of Venice will be offered at a 35% reduced price.

C. Exchange of Patents

The Akhand Bharatiya Empire, Tsarist Russia, and the Republic of Venice agreed to facilitate the exchange of patents related to technological and scientific advancements between the three nations.

The exchange of patents shall include, but not be limited to, innovations in military technology, industrial machinery, and medical advancements, in order to foster mutual development and strengthen cooperative ties.

4. Strategic Objectives

The joint military operations of Tsarist Russia, the Republic of Venice, and the Akhand Bharatiya Empire shall be focused on diminishing the Ottoman Empire’s influence in Europe and the Mediterranean region.

The cooperation aims to achieve successful territorial acquisitions, including the Balkans, Constantinople, Crete, the Italian Peninsula, and the Dardanelles Strait.

5. Duration

This MoU shall be effective from the date of signing and shall remain in effect until the objectives outlined herein are accomplished, or until mutually agreed upon by all parties for termination.

6. Signatories

This MoU is executed by the duly authorized representatives of the three parties on the 15th day of March 1657, in Bangalore, the capital of the Akhand Bharatiya Empire.

For the Akhand Bharatiya Empire

Prime Minister Vinod

For Tsarist Russia

His Highness Prince Peter I, Pyotr I Alekseyevich

For the Republic of Venice

Minister of Foreign Affairs

His Excellency Matteo Contarini

P.S. I changed the operation start from 1658 to 1659 or 1660