A winter snowstorm swept across the entire Araucania from south to north. The winter snowstorm was the same as before, coming and going quickly. Even the snowflakes melted as soon as they fell on the ground.
There is only leaves, branches, and a little bit of snow on the roof.
Of course, there is also some residual snow on the masts of the ships near the bay.
As usual, after breakfast, Alfred Waring opened the door of his shop. His watch shop is facing the bay. He came here last year and opened a watch shop. While repairing clocks, he also sells clocks.
, As the only watch dealer in the city, his business is not bad.
"Warship..."
Squinting and staring at the two warships on the bay berth with a smile, Alfred said to himself.
"It's really strange that they actually sent a fleet."
In fact, Alfred also has another identity-a spy!
He is a spy of the Chilean military. Since the so-called "Orchid Ministry" occupied Araucania and colluded with Pedro Leon Gallo and others to establish a separatist regime in Chile, the military regarded him as "Orchid".
"Ministry" was the biggest threat. Captain Alfred was also sent to Araucanía to collect intelligence at that time. His father was Scottish and his mother was Indian. As an officer, he had amazing language skills.
, in addition to Spanish and English and Mapuche, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Danish and Swedish are also spoken.
After coming to Araucaní, he also learned "Orchid Language". Of course, now everyone knows what the so-called "Orchid Department" is, and they also know that "Orchid Language" is the language spoken by the Chinese.
.
But, so what?
This world has always relied on strength. Even knowing that they are Chinese cannot change the fact that they "occupied" Araucania.
"Why did they send a fleet to the sea?"
Just when Alfred was puzzled, a naval officer came to the store to repair his pocket watch. After a few simple conversations, he figured out that the fleet was actually stationed in Linhai. This information
His heart tightened.
Soon, Alfred sent the intelligence to Santiago through the telegraph office, and a few hours later, the corresponding intelligence was placed in front of President Perez.
As president, José Joaquín Pérez Mascaiano, from the day he took over as president, faced a crisis that no previous president had ever faced. Perhaps the invasion of the Mapuche people was "defeated"
"Retired", but the separatist regime of Chilian, the indigenous people of Araucania, no, the Chinese, all these problems are what he has to face.
And now the Chinese, no, the so-called "American Company" actually sent their fleet.
"General, why do you think they sent the fleet here?"
Perez put down the document and looked at War Minister Odria and asked.
It was through his efforts that the Minister of War was the commander-in-chief whom he reassigned after the annihilation of the army led by General Cornelio Saavedra Rodríguez in Araucanía.
, the Chilean army was able to be reorganized.
"Mr. President, first of all, what we need to note is that their Feilong and Qinglong, these two ironclads were purchased by the American Company in the UK last year. Although they were built by the American South in the name of merchant ships,
Mr. President, there is still no warship in South America that can challenge us."
Odria analyzed.
"Why didn't they send a fleet over in the past? The reason is very simple, because we have never sent a fleet to attack Linhai."
It's not that Chile doesn't want to, but it's that it doesn't dare. Whether it's the president or the minister of war, they are worried that sending a fleet to attack Linhai will lead to further deterioration of the situation, such as the other party increasing assistance to the Qilian separatist forces.
Ever since, it seems that a certain balance has been maintained here, but this balance has been broken by the arrival of the fleet.
"But, it's different now. They are aware of some kind of threat, so why do they send a fleet here?"
"Some kind of threat?"
Perez frowned and said.
"You mean Spanish?"
Spanish!
Two months ago, the Spanish fleet occupied Peru's Chincha Islands, which are rich in guano, and blocked the Peruvian waters on the pretext that immigrants were being mistreated. As we all know, the Spanish's so-called protection of immigrants was false, and it was actually because they were jealous of Peru.
guano.
"Mr. President, what other explanation is there?"
Odria sneered.
"The reason why they sent the fleet at this time must be that they believed that the Spanish posed a threat to them, so they needed to strengthen their defenses. After all, their immigrant ships needed to be anchored near the sea, so they were naturally extremely vigilant about possible threats."
Looking at the president, Odria said.
"So, I think this might be our opportunity."
"Our chance?"
"Yes, Mr. President, since the merchants of the American Company occupied Araucania, they not only brought a large number of Chinese immigrants there, but also built a railway to the Pampas. If they are allowed to
If it develops, we will soon lose that land forever. Now, the arrival of the Spanish may be our opportunity. Perhaps, we can invite the Spanish fleet to visit Chile."
Although Odria didn't say "how to visit", Perez still understood what he meant and said excitedly.
"Do you mean to open our ports to everyone in Spain? Are you crazy? We all know that the Spaniards are not just after the guano of Chincha Islands, they will even occupy Peru! My friend, now
The Peruvian envoy is in Santiago. They are inviting us to fight against the Spanish. If we deny the Spanish fleet entry into the port, their fleet will not be repaired and their sailors will not be able to rest. Soon, they will retreat without a fight.
, General, if we help the Spanish, it will be equivalent to betraying the entire South America!"
Whose territory used to be here?
Of course it is a Spanish colony. Perez's father was even a Spanish nobleman from Santiago. But so what, if the Spanish reoccupy Chile, they will still have to go back to being second-class fair. No, it is second-class.
Waiting for the nobles. Therefore, these South American politicians have always been 100% wary of the Spaniards.
"But, Mr. President, the South American countries will not help us capture Araucania, but the Spanish fleet can!"
This chapter has been completed!