(I haven’t finished writing yet, so book friends please wait for an hour and a half before reading)
There is still a bit of cold wind in London in March, but the breath of spring is already strong. A large number of Londoners go out for an outing and enjoy the charming scenery of spring. However, all this, as the British Prime Minister, Robert Gascoigne
For Cecil, this was too luxurious. He had no time to waste on such things.
For Prime Minister Cecil, who is already forming a cabinet for the second time, his numerous government affairs leave him no time, because he has his own big actions both internally and externally. Internally, he adopts a high-pressure policy towards Ireland and opposes William
Ewart Gladstone's Home Rule policy in Ireland. Last year, he reformed the local self-government institutions and established county councils elected by taxpayers.
Externally, he focused on plundering colonies. In Asia, he captured Burma; in West Africa, he conquered Nigeria, occupied Kenya, and entered Uganda; in South Africa, he occupied Rhodesia.
He was an imperialist and believed that the progress of backward races must go through the stage of European rule, especially the British, and that this stage must be maintained by force. His mission was to expand and defend the British Empire.
From these aspects, he is a chauvinist. However, when it comes to European affairs, he adopts a model of staying away from bystanders and arbitration, and continues to maintain Britain's independence in Europe.
Of course, this has also been the policy of the United Kingdom. It has stayed away from European affairs, which can bring many benefits to the United Kingdom.
Prime Minister Cecil is currently in the Prime Minister's Office at No. 10 Downing Street, busy handling affairs, when there is a knock on the door.
"What's up?"
Cecil put down his pen and asked.
The secretary's voice came from outside the door. "Prime Minister, Italian Foreign Minister Bacona has arrived."
"I'll be right away."
After answering the secretary, Cecil closed a document he had just signed, took his coat off the hanger and put it on.
"Hello, Lord Bacona, welcome to London."
In the reception room, the slightly fat Prime Minister Cecil greeted the visiting Bacona.
After both of them were seated, the Prime Minister of the British Empire continued. "I mainly want to discuss with you. Your country's colonial actions in East Africa have threatened the Berlin Conference and should not be obtained by your country."
In part, you have already appeared in the middle reaches of the Tana River (Tana River in Kenya), and in addition, your country's affiliated Ethiopian army has also appeared in the upper reaches near Garissa. Does this mean that your country intends to not abide by the agreements between various countries?"
Faced with Prime Minister Cecil's immediate questioning, Bacona, as Foreign Secretary, complained a little that the East African Governor-General always caused trouble for him.
Yes, it is the energetic Governor Antonio who is expanding his colonial scope in East Africa, and his current main direction of expansion is the interior of Kenya, which has not yet been occupied by the British.
Due to the expansion of the British around the world, the current colonial pace in Africa is not as good as other countries. However, with hundreds of years of accumulation, the British colony in Africa is still the largest.
Of course, now all countries are accelerating their march into the interior, and this time Prime Minister Cecil summoned the Italian Foreign Minister and also had the idea of opening the way for the Double C Plan. From Cairo to Cape Town, just thinking about it is so exciting.
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"Prime Minister Cecil, our country has no plans in this regard. This may be caused by the lost colonial team using the wrong map. Please also believe that Italy has no intention of peeking into your country's Southwest Africa. At most, our country can only
Once you reach the Tana River, you will never cross it."
Obviously, although Bacona is complaining, it is impossible to get Italy to withdraw. Because this is not only related to Italy's interests, but also to the issue of prestige.
If others just say a few words, he will be so scared that he quickly shrinks back. Such a country does not deserve to be called a great power. At least it must provide enough benefits to make Italy spit out the meat it has eaten.
"But you have already crossed the border. According to the requirements of the Berlin Conference, you should not appear there. Don't forget that our country has withdrawn from Berbera, East Africa. You should keep this in mind."
It was obvious that Prime Minister Cecil did not accept this, he continued. "In addition, we found that the rebels in Sudan suddenly had a batch of weapons. At this point, I hope you understand that the British Empire will not tolerate those rebels.
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Well, Prime Minister Cecil said something again, which made Bacona even more unable to face it. Needless to say, it goes without saying who did it.
"Prime Minister Cecil, please believe that our country does not have any ideas about your country's sphere of influence. At present, our colonies in Africa have met our needs. I can give a written guarantee on this."
These words made Prime Minister Cecil feel a hint of sincerity, and taking advantage of this momentum, Bacona continued to strike while the railway was hot. "In fact, since the war between our country and Ethiopia, our country feels that its colonization in East Africa has reached its limit.
Our country’s financial and national strength do not support continued expansion into the interior of Africa.”
Okay, this is half true and half false. It is true that it is unwilling to continue to expand colonization, but it is too much when it reaches the limit. If a terra nullius like Lanfang appears, Italy will run faster than anyone else.
Facing Bacona, Cecil, as the British Prime Minister, reluctantly agreed. Of course, if the Italians still have small tricks in private, then don't blame him for letting them know the power of the British Empire. Although Italy's usual performance is not bad.
Yes, but his actions in Africa made his senses worse.
After seeing Prime Minister Cecil's tacit attitude, Bacona began to consider how to stop talking about the Ottoman issue.
After some consideration, Bacona decided to start with Russia. "Your Excellency Prime Minister, although our country may have a small misunderstanding with your country on the African issue, Italy has always regarded your country as a true friend."
Bacona himself didn't believe what he said, but in order to achieve his goal, there was nothing to care about. "But our country is currently discovering a problem. France and Russia are rapidly approaching, which makes our country very worried."
Bacona's words made Cecil and other British prime ministers look less good-looking. There is nothing to say about Britain's attitude towards France. If they are not friends, they are half enemies. Although the two countries fought the Crimean War together, France has always been
These are all the focus of British attention. Among other things, its navy, which ranks second in the world, is what the British Empire must guard against.
As for Russia, not to mention, the whole world is surrounding Russia. The ambition of the polar bear can be smelled from half of Europe.
The two countries were mixed together, and the British Empire had to be prepared.
One more thing, currently in London, His Excellency Joseph Chamberlain has proposed the idea of alliance with Germany. The son of Arthur Neville Chamberlain, who proposed the Commonwealth and implemented the appeasement policy in the future, is a star politician in the UK.
The family has numerous controversies.
Of course, the most important thing is that his thoughts have influenced many people in later generations. In addition to his son and nephew, famous politicians such as Churchill have learned a lot from him.
Bacona's words made Prime Minister Cecil think for a while, and then he asked.
"I wonder where your country got the news?"
Cecil's questioning let Baccona know that this was the British Prime Minister and he believed it.
"Your Excellency Cecil, this is the news that our country learned from secret channels. As you know, our relationship with France is not very good, so we are more concerned about France's trends."
