Chapter 452 The British are all double-standard dogs
"We will stand firmly on the side of our ally France. Once the Second Empire makes a request, we will send elite South China troops to France at any time..."
The remarks in the South China Daily on July 20 were simply a joke in the eyes of diplomats. In Buenos Aire’s diplomatic circles, they were even called “South China-style gossip.”
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Send troops to Europe?
Intervened in the war between the French and Prussia.
This is simply a joke.
People in the diplomatic circle talk about this matter in a mocking tone, and many analysts even believe that this is just Nanhua's diplomatic skills, which is to win the support of France and consolidate the friendship with France through his statements during the war.
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It's just talk.
But it was not just talk. Even on the second day after France declared war, Nanhua received an order of up to 50 million francs. Although France had quietly prepared for war for many years, it was only when the war was declared that they discovered the preparations.
Competition is severely lacking.
Many troops did not even have enough marching kettles and cooking pots, and the soldiers did not have supplies such as cans. When mobilizing the troops, the French found that except for old-fashioned rifles, there were no new rifles at all. The production must have come from
There's no rush.
buy it!
Before the French came to the door, the representatives of the American Company came to the door. With the assurance of patting their chests, France purchased as many as 100,000 rifles, 400 mortars, breech-loading guns and a large number of weapons from Nanhua.
Ammunition. Plus canned food and other food, the total order reaches 50 million francs.
After the news came out, all European countries were stunned by this huge order. It seemed that they also understood why Nanhua was so firmly on the side of France.
"You can earn such a large sum of money just by talking nonsense. It's really a great deal!"
Edward Thornton held a wine glass in his hand. As the British ambassador to South China, he sounded slightly envious.
"It's really a good deal. I heard that the Nanhua people provided them with the Spencer rifles that they had eliminated. This time, the Nanhua people at least don't need to think about their inventory anymore."
Ned shrugged his shoulders helplessly.
"They could have sold all their obsolete old weapons to the French. This time the French have really fallen to the same level as the Chinese."
The China that Ned mentioned is the Qing Dynasty and the Kingdom of Heaven. They still continue to purchase old weapons from various countries, and the largest supplier is Nanhua. Nanhua's 11mm Spencer rifle, even now, is still
An extremely excellent weapon. This is true in Europe, and of course it is also true in China.
"Chinese……"
Edward Thornton looked at his subordinate who had just been promoted to deputy envoy with sharp eyes, and then said.
"What do you think of the plan we made earlier?"
"Sir, I think they will make a decision soon. Mr. Ambassador, the lifeblood of Nanhua is immigrants. As long as we cut off their source of immigrants, or in other words, prevent Qing immigrants from entering Nanhua, then the development of Nanhua will definitely be affected.
Interruption, after all, if a country wants to develop, it must have a sufficient population, and this is the biggest shortcoming of South China. And what about the future? The demise of Argentina not only caused many Argentines to flee to Brazil, but also caused many Argentines to flee to Brazil in the future.
There will also be an influx of immigrants from southern European countries into Brazil, which will directly affect the balance of power between the two countries."
Ned's faintly proud eyes flashed by. In the embassy, it was difficult for him to attract the attention of others, but as the ambassador's assistant, facing the unstoppable development momentum of South China, he persuaded the ambassador to propose to London and give
Nanhua's most fatal blow.
But this attack was not military, or even on Nanhua. It was through the embassy in the Qing Dynasty, and through the help of the Qing Dynasty, to prevent immigrants from entering Nanhua.
"I believe that Wetoma can handle this! Maybe, soon, we will be able to receive good news. He should have received the book now!"
The Wytoma in Ned's words was the British Minister to the Qing Dynasty and the most important figure in the implementation of this plan.
"He should have received it. Now, it depends on how he handles the matter!"
Right here, the door of the office was suddenly pushed open, and the second-class counselor walked in and spoke to them hurriedly.
"Mr. Ambassador, an urgent encrypted message has been sent from London."
"Ergent encrypted message?"
After receiving the telegram, Edward's expression suddenly changed and he said urgently.
"problem occurs!"
"What?"
"The French asked Nanhua for help!"
"What?"
Ned said in surprise.
"France! Asking Nanhua for help, how is this possible?"
"Yes, the situation of the war is very unfavorable to France!"
Edward said somewhat eagerly.
"That's why France asked Nanhua for help. They wanted Nanhua to send their airship troops."
"What? Airship? The Prussians will be in trouble!"
"Yes, that's why London requires us to stop Nanhua from sending their airships!"
Edward said as he walked.
"Prepare the carriage. I'm going to see Zuo... no, go to see His Majesty the Emperor and ask him to reject the French and at least let him postpone sending the airship as much as possible!"
What is Britain's European policy?
It's France!
Just do whatever you can to weaken France.
For hundreds of years, France has been Britain's life-and-death enemy. As long as it can bring trouble to France, then this must be done.
Moreover, behind the Franco-Prussian War, there was also a British operation behind the scenes, and now Nanhua actually wanted to get involved.
And they still have to send out their airships. This is simply... to undermine Britain's overall plan.
As soon as he met Zhu Xianhai, Edward put forward the British opinion.
"The United Kingdom is firmly opposed to your sending airship troops to Europe. London does not believe that the New World should interfere in the affairs of the Old World."
"Does London mean that only the Old World is qualified to intervene in the affairs of the New World? On the contrary, it is not allowed."
In his heart, Zhu Xianhai despised the British to the extreme. They were indeed a bunch of old double-standard dogs. This kind of double-standard play is really sneaky.
"Your Majesty, this is for your benefit. After all, as we all know, there are too many interests among European countries. If you get involved rashly, you are likely to cause unnecessary trouble."
Edward acted completely for your own good, and Zhu Xianhai naturally scorned this. He simply didn't bother to expose the double standards of the British and the little thoughts in the British hearts. Their purpose of doing all this was nothing more.
Just to weaken the French.
A weakened France is extremely beneficial to Britain. In history, they relied on the Franco-Prussian War to weaken France, thereby winning the status of a superpower and controlling the entire world. Even until World War I, Britain did not shake
status.
"Mr. Ambassador, I think you are late. Because we have sent the airship and they are on the way now."
What?
This time it was Edward's turn to be dumbfounded. He opened his eyes wide in shock and couldn't believe what his ears were hearing.
"What? They, they're already on the way? How is this possible?"
"Yes, they have already set off."
Zhu Xianhai replied.
"I think they will arrive over Europe in a few days at most!"