Chapter five hundred and sixty-two diplomatic circles Gambia
Although the Earl of Clarendon refused to answer James Buchanan's questions, every word he said hinted at James Buchanan: The British Kingdom's rejection of the United States has something to do with the French Empire and is closely related to it.
Still big.
Therefore, the Earl of Clarendon's refusal to answer was an acquiescence in James Buchanan's ears.
What the hell is that guy Mason doing! He can't do such a small thing well!
James Buchanan secretly cursed Mason in Paris.
James Buchanan tried his best to build relationships and give gifts (Palmerston, Newcastle), and finally got the job done on the British side. It didn't take long at first (according to James Buchanan)
Kannan estimated that in just two months), the merchant ships of the United States of America would be able to sail unimpeded in the Baltic Sea and earn gold coins from the Russian Empire.
You must know that the current Russian Empire has been completely blockaded by Britain and France. Many materials and equipment (mainly machinery and equipment) cannot be exported from Britain and France. They can only choose to trade with the United States of America at the second level. Those in the United States of America
The factory owner only needs to get a decent cargo ship and send the goods to the Russian Empire, which seems to be of inferior quality, and he can get a 20% premium over the genuine goods and sell them.
This is no longer huge profits, it is simply naked robbery. As long as Britain and France continue to fight against the Russian Empire, they will be able to continuously squeeze the Russian Empire's wallet.
As a result, because Ambassador Mason in Paris made a mistake, James Buchanan's financial path that was about to be restarted was cut off.
Not to mention how much James Buchanan hates Ambassador Mason in his heart now.
However, complaints are complaints, James Buchanan still wanted to give it a try to see if he could have a chance to change Britain's mind.
"Your Excellency, I think this is a matter between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Britain, and there is no need to be too accommodating to the French Empire! Furthermore, the United States of America does not sell any contraband like the Russian Empire! All trade activities of the United States of America are
Based on British law!" James Buchanan tried to gain the sympathy of the British Kingdom with a low profile, and at the same time secretly sow discord between Britain and France.
Of course, James Buchanan cannot be considered as a provocateur. Britain and France have spent far less time cooperating with each other than confronting each other. Crimea is just a temporary alliance.
Both the French Empire and the British Kingdom know that as soon as the Crimean War ends, the relationship between Britain and France may never return to what it is now.
Unless the two have a common enemy, there are basically no countries in the world that can offend Britain and France without getting beaten.
"Ambassador Buchanan, we are not accommodating the French Empire, but based on subjective considerations under the current situation!" The Earl of Clarendon continued to use Europe's unique diplomatic rhetoric to fight against Buchanan: "Britain and France are in
The current stage is a union based on mutual tolerance. On issues related to the Russian Empire, we must coordinate with the French Empire!"
What the Earl of Clarendon meant was simply that Britain could not abandon the French Empire.
As for why the Russian Empire cannot be abandoned, just look at the ratio of the number of British and French people on the Crimean Peninsula.
[By the way, here’s a piece of information about Britain’s armaments: From the official start of the Crimean War to the present, the British Kingdom has recruited less than 30,000 local soldiers, and the vast majority of them are homeless soldiers picked up from the streets.
The current British army cannot be said to be completely unrelated to the grand army that Commander Raglan and Minister Newcaster have in mind, but it can only be said to be far removed from it.
To make matters worse, the British Treasury's funding for the War Department to prepare soldiers and improve logistics was insufficient.
Those funds were originally used to build an army of hundreds of thousands of people, but now there are only 30,000.
Logistics on the Crimean Peninsula were as poor as ever. British soldiers ate long-haired corned beef from the Napoleonic Wars and drank whiskey that had been diluted with water.
Where the rest of the money went, only God knows!
Anyway, neither Palmerston nor Newcastle are willing to trace the whereabouts of the money. Maybe it was really borrowed by God.】
Once the French Empire left the Kingdom of Britain and made peace with the Russian Empire alone, the Kingdom of Britain would probably have no choice but to negotiate.
For Palmerston, who longed to dismember the Russian Empire, this was something that was simply unacceptable.
"I hope the British Kingdom and the French Empire can end this war as soon as possible so that trade can return to normal!" James Buchanan had no choice but to respond to Clarendon,
"If the Russian Empire can give up their unrealistic ambitions, we are still willing to open a communication channel with the Russian Empire!" Clarendon replied in vague diplomatic terms.
"Your Majesty, when you say you put down your ambitions, do you mean that the Russian Empire withdraws from the Danube?" James Buchanan asked the Earl of Clarendon directly, "If so, the United States of America is willing to serve as a bridge of communication between the British Kingdom and the Russian Empire.
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"Mr. Buchanan, maintaining the alliance with France is our first priority!" The Earl of Clarendon smiled and said to James Buchanan: "However, under certain circumstances, we do not rule out the possibility of establishing an alliance with the Russian Empire.
Communicate with France through the diplomatic path of France, and Britain also has the diplomatic path of Britain!
At that point, we may need help from the United States of America!"
As soon as the Earl of Clarendon finished speaking his vague diplomatic words, James Buchanan hurriedly said to the Earl of Clarendon: "The United States of America is willing to serve as a bridge of communication between the Kingdom of Britain and the Russian Empire!"
What a complete idiot, how could the British Kingdom let the Russian Empire go so easily!
Clarendon secretly despised James Buchanan.
In the final analysis, the diplomatic foundation of the United States of America is not very deep, and it is simply unable to integrate into the European diplomatic system.
Not to mention experts like Britain who are good at offshore balancing, even European diplomatic "orphans" like the Russian Empire can bully the current United States of America.
When diplomacy and strength are not up to standard, all the actions of the United States of America are in the eyes of old Europe, just like the five permanent members of later generations look at The Gambia.
It's just that the "Gambia" of the United States of America is much stronger than the later Gambia.
The real rise of the diplomacy of the United States of America was after World War II. At that time, the United States of America was already a first-class country in the world and did not need to follow the diplomatic concepts of old Europe.
Because of the rise of the Soviet Union, old Europe had to commit itself to the United States of America.
"Then on behalf of the Kingdom of Britain, I would like to thank the United States of America for its selfless help!" the Earl of Clarendon responded to James Buchanan.
James Buchanan, who does not yet know the Earl of Clarendon's inner evaluation of him, is still complacent that he has found a way to enhance the "united front value". Now he has made up his mind to contribute to the progress of peace talks between the Kingdom of Britain and the Russian Empire.
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In order to promote this action, he decided to write a letter to his colleagues living in St. Petersburg.
Poor James Buchanan still doesn't know that there is no good person in old Europe.
His letter indirectly created a $2.5 million liability for the United States of America.
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While the Earl of Clarendon was having a conversation with James Buchanan, Jerome Bonaparte, who was far away in Paris, also met with the Austrian Ambassador to France, Richard Metternich.
Richard Metternich once again congratulated the French Empire on its impressive achievements in the Crimean Peninsula, and also hoped that the French Empire and the Austrian Empire would get better and better in the future.
"Mr. Richard, I have the same idea as you! Although France and Austria have had some differences before, I believe that time will dilute all differences and leave only precious friendship!" Jérôme Bonnard
Ba responded to Richard Metternich: "I believe that the friendship between France and Austria can last forever!"
"I believe it too!" Richard Metternich nodded and Jérôme Bonaparte responded.
After some compliments, Jerome Bonaparte went straight to the point and asked Richard Metternich what the Austrian Empire thought of the current situation.
"Your Majesty, I have not received the telegram from Vienna, so I dare not speculate on the imperial government's policy!" Richard Metternich responded to Jerome Bonaparte in a flawless manner.
"Let me tell you that the Austrian Empire should send troops together with us. Only in this way can we defeat the Russian Empire faster!" Jerome Bonaparte encouraged Richard Metternich.
Richard Metternich still smiled and responded to Jerome Bonaparte: "Your Majesty, the Austrian Empire needs some time!"
"Does it take time?" Jérôme Bonaparte sneered at the corner of his mouth: "Mr. Richard, have I given you enough time? Nearly two years have passed since before the Crimean War started.
Years of time! Whatever you want, I will help you get it! If it weren't for me, you wouldn't be able to still occupy the Danube Principality.
It’s me! I am the one who will hand over the Danube Principality to you against the British Empire! It’s me! I am the one who suppresses the Ottoman Empire and tells them not to act, so that you can successfully occupy the Danube Principality.
It’s me who tolerates your neutrality! Let you enjoy the fruits of the coalition’s victory without offending the Russian Empire too much.
In the past two years, what feedback have you given me?"