Chapter Thirty-two, Robert(1/2)
The Cuban rebellion was jumped up by the British. Even the Vienna government, which was not very attentive, could find out, so the Spanish naturally could not have known it.
However, since things have come to this point, the Spanish government can do nothing except scolding the British for not doing personnel affairs.
This is the rule of the game. Even if you want to "protest", you have to come up with evidence first.
The British are experienced in this kind of thing, so how can they leave obvious evidence and give people a handle?
There is no evidence, it is not a big problem. As long as it is determined that it was done by the British, the Spaniards can completely take revenge in secret.
If there is no evidence or strength, then you can only suffer the loss of this mute.
Obviously, this is not something the Spanish government is willing to accept. In order to seek international help and put diplomatic pressure on the British, Spanish diplomats once again became busy.
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"The Spaniards are here to ask for help again!"
Franz frowned.
In a sense, the interactions between countries and interpersonal relationships are similar. Only friends who have come and go and bring benefits to each other can have a long-term improvement.
It is purely one-sided help. The first time, many people are probably willing to help, but the second time I feel bored, and the third time I will be almost cold.
All human favors can be used up, let alone countries.
In the previous Philippine War, the Vienna government made great efforts, far exceeding the promises it had previously given to the Spanish government.
The reward was not waiting, but the Spanish government came to rescue him again. You can imagine how Franz felt.
"Yes, your Majesty!"
Foreign Minister Wesenberg: "The situation faced by the Spanish government is very bad. Because of the war, the Spanish government's finances have reached the brink of bankruptcy.
It was finally easy to take back the Philippine Islands and encountered the Cuban rebellion again. What's worse is that behind the Cuban independence movement, the shadow of the British appeared.
Spain has no confidence to compete with the British, and they have no better choice except to help the international community.”
In this world where the strong prey on the weak, weak is original sin.
Although Spain is also a member of the great powers, parallel goods are parallel goods. After the Philippine War, many countries no longer recognize their status as the great powers.
Perhaps the Cuban independence movement was just a casual move by the British government, but the Spanish dared not ignore it.
If you can't stand it yourself, and to offset the pressure from the British, the best choice is naturally to ask the boss for help.
The Spanish government has enough reason to believe that as long as the Continental Union intervenes, the British government will give up its support for Cuban independent organizations, just like watching Japan give up the Philippine Islands.
"How is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ready to respond?"
Franz asked.
It’s not easy to be a boss. No matter whether you are patient or not, you can’t shirk responsibility when things come.
It is just that dealing with these troubles requires skills. We must pay attention to protecting our interests and not letting our hearts be upset; we must not blindly accommodate and put ourselves in a passive state.
Obviously, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has richer experience in this regard. I deal with various troubles every day, and I have already understood the way I deal with them.
Foreign Minister Wesenberg: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that it can provide limited support to Spain, namely: to ensure that the British do not directly intervene in the Cuban independence movement.
If Spain wants more, then provide direct evidence of the British planning of Cuban independence movement, or persuade countries within the alliance.
As long as the continental countries agree, we can also do another international interference."
Unlike the Philippine War, the Vienna government made a promise during the anti-French war that this Cuban independence movement was not within the scope of the agreement.
Since there is no agreement, we can only "do our business". We can provide limited support and block the pressure from the British, and the Vienna government has fulfilled its duties as the boss.
Sending troops to help suppress the rebellion is just a joke. If you can’t even handle your own housework, you will have the nerve to take it out and embarrass you.
The colonies are not local. According to the current rules of the game, if you can't hold on, you deserve to give up. You can't even get sympathy.
As for the subsequent international interference, it is more like a painting of "visible but not eaten".
The British are not the soft persimmons of Japan.
In response to the indigenous country that had no sense of existence in Japan, European countries did not have any pressure. Seeing that several major countries in the alliance supported interference, everyone was happy to sell Spain for a favor.
The British are different. Although Britain has lost all its voice in Europe, the Royal Navy still dominates the world.
All countries can personally feel the strength of the British. They want them to support themselves and condemn them verbally. That's no problem, and no one is afraid of them.
If we really want everyone to directly confront the British, or even conduct armed intervention, it is: "Cough, cough, cough", we will take the lead in feeling uncomfortable.
Not to mention European countries, even the Vienna government is very afraid of the British.
Unless Spain obtains evidence and as the boss, the Vienna government will not be willing to confront the British because of this little thing.
Even if the Spanish government does everything, at most there will be hope, or the only one who can convince the Russians.
Nicholas II, who had just succeeded to the throne, was about to do something "big career", so he should not mind being in the match with the British.
There must be a war between Britain and Russia, and it will be destined from the day the Central Asian Railway is constructed.
"The enemy of the enemy is a friend." If Spain has the courage to form an alliance with the Russians on the issue of fighting against the British, the Tsarist government will definitely vote for support within the alliance.
Then, there was no more. The Russian navy had limited strength and had no ability to interfere; the Tsarist government was so poor that it was so poor that it cheered up to two, and actually helped to reach zero indefinitely.
After a little thought, Franz said slowly: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will arrange for a normal reception. By the way, tell the Spanish Prime Minister that I am on vacation and I don't have time to see him now."
Obviously, Franz acquiesced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' approach. Cuba and the Shenluo Empire cannot have a penny relationship. If Cuba is broken and international sugar prices rise, he might be able to charge more tariffs.
In recent years, the noble lords have not been in vain. Plantations after plantation emerged, and various economic crops are basically complete.
By looking at the international trade situation, you will know that Shenluo has been in a super status for a long time, and a large part of the reason is that while exporting industrial and commercial products, industrial raw materials can be self-sufficient.
There is not enough interest trend, and on the issue of Cuba, Franz naturally doesn't mind the trouble.
From the standpoint of the Vienna government, as long as the British did not personally take over Cuba, the Vienna government can watch the fun.
Cuba independence is not a problem. Anyway, the colonies under Shenluo do not have the basis for the outbreak of the national independence movement.
If a wave of colonial independence was really set off, the British would be the one who should be troubled. If they didn't fuel the fire, they would be worthy of Spain.
If Spain can suppress the rebellion, it doesn't matter. The conflict between Britain and Spain has added another point, which will help the growth of international anti-British forces.
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Downing Street, London.
"What's going on? Haven't we stopped the action?"
Robert Cecil asked dissatisfiedly.
It is true that the London government supports Cuba's independence movement, but it was based on the continued Philippine war and was done so in order to help the Japanese reduce pressure.
With the mutual compromise between Japan and West, the Philippine War ended early, and the late Cuban independence movement has lost its original value.
As the world's largest colonial empire, it is not in the interests of Britain in the long run.
Although John Niu likes to do things that harm others and do not benefit oneself, he usually rarely does such things that may harm one's own interests in the future.
Therefore, after the Philippine negotiations reached an agreement, Robert Cecil decisively ordered the termination of the operation.
Foreign Minister Cameron McCarton explained: "His Excellency Prime Minister, we do not have complete control over the Cuban Independent Organization.
In fact, as early as the beginning of the Japan-Swiss negotiations, we reduced our support for independent organizations, and completely terminated the aid as soon as the negotiations ended.
But at that time they had returned to Cuba to carry out the independence movement, and we had essentially lost control over them.
According to the report of the bribery of the inside, there are other international forces behind the Cuban independence movement.
Both the Union and the United States are suspicious, but they are doing too secretly, and the Cuban independent organization itself does not know who is supporting them."
Cameron McCarton was also helpless. It wasn’t because he, the Foreign Minister, dereliction of duty.
Independent exercise is not about playing house for children. Once it is started, it is not about stopping and being able to stop.
The Spanish are not fools. No matter how secret the actions of independent organizations are, they will reveal clues over time.
The British don’t care. Even if the Spaniards are exposed, they can’t do anything to them. The Cuban independent organization cannot do it. Even if the top leaders can run away, what should we do if the middle and lower levels are already doing?
Once caught by the Spanish, it would be "bringing out the mud with the carrots", and the entire independent organization would be devastating.
I have reached the edge of the cliff and can't do it if I don't want to start it.
Just at this time, a new international figure appeared, replacing the role of the British and providing material assistance to independent organizations.
The senior executives of the Cuban Independence Organization made up their minds and simply rushed forward. The vigorous Cuban Independence Movement kicked off.
"Damn American idiots, don't you know they are playing with the hot spots! It's just like..."
Obviously, Prime Minister Robert Cecil was furious. Not only did he take the blame for others, the key is that he still doesn't know who he was taking the blame for.
Even if the evidence is found now, Robert Cecil will not believe it. It is so common to design and frame each other based on the relationship between the United States and the Union.
To be continued...