Mumu’s ideal was never to serve as a buffer zone between southern Africa and France.
The Kingdom of Congo is actually qualified to become an influential regional country, with a territory of nearly one million square kilometers and a population of nearly eight million. It has the reputation of "the world's raw material warehouse". If it were not too close to southern Africa, the Kingdom of Congo would definitely
There is a bright future.
It is precisely because it is too close to southern Africa that the development of the Kingdom of Congo has been greatly restricted and it has become a pure resource exporting country with an extremely weak industrial base.
Mumu wants to change the status quo, but doesn't know how to start.
Bell Grant knew what to do, but unfortunately he couldn't do it either.
Unless Southern Africa allows it, the Kingdom of Congo will always be a vassal of Southern Africa.
But everyone knows with their own feet that Southern Africa will never allow a country that can pose a threat to Southern Africa to exist around it.
"West Africa is a useful attempt for us. If this model in West Africa proves successful, then we can gradually annex the Republic of Congo and the Kingdom of Congo." Yang Smuts' obsession with land is actually no less than
Rock and Anton.
In the opinion of Yang Smuts, countries like the Kingdom of Congo and the Republic of Congo should not exist at all. Just follow the way southern Africa used to treat Africans, directly annex the two countries, and then those Africans can go wherever they like.
, so that southern Africa can truly dominate southern Africa.
After Southern Africa broke away from the Commonwealth, Yang Smuts' last feelings for the United Kingdom were exhausted. If possible, Yang Smuts even wanted to continue to expand northward. The Sudan protectorate belonged to the British colony and could be slowed down.
, Yang Smozi had no mental barriers at all when it came to attacking the French.
In the opinion of Yang Smuts, the foundation of French rule in the Central African colonies was as full of loopholes as Portugal and Belgium.
Referring to the way southern Africa dealt with Portugal and Belgium, as long as Roque agreed, Yang Smuts could guarantee that the French would be driven out of Central Africa within three years.
As for the deserts of North Africa, it doesn't matter if they are left to the French.
Of course, if Rock told Yang Smuts that there was oil underground in the North African desert, then I am afraid that Yang Smuts would not let him go.
"It depends on whether our transformation of West Africa can be successful. I still have reservations about accepting West Africans." Henry could not forget that after the Fawalte Steel Group moved its factory from Fawalte to Diaz state, the workers still
They are mainly Africans. If those Africans successfully obtain Southern African citizenship in the future, the costs of Favalte Steel Group will increase significantly.
"Now is not the time to give the French too much stimulation. The French should be allowed to focus more on Europe." Roque now also likes the British, the continental balancing policy, which is really interesting.
Head.
Let’s not talk about the conflicts between France and Germany. At least the competition between France and Italy in the Mediterranean has benefited Southern Africa a lot. Whether it is product orders or technology transfers, Southern African companies are almost exhausted during this period.
The key is that they are outdated technologies. For example, those second-generation engines were developed during the World War or just after the World War. Now they are far behind. Even if they are sold to the French and Italians, the French
The Chinese and the Italians have thoroughly understood those technologies, and southern Africa is already more than two generations ahead.
This is the huge gap caused by the first-mover advantage. No matter how hard the French and Italians try, the technological gap with southern Africa will not narrow, but will become wider.
After obtaining "advanced technology" from southern Africa, the French and Italians will definitely work hard after returning.
Then after a period of time, when the French and Italians finally achieved some results, they were surprised to find that let alone an overwhelming advantage, they might not even have an advantage.
So sooner or later the French and Italians will return to southern Africa to continue shopping.
"Do we need to make some preparations in advance in St. Roch?" Martin's ambitions are getting bigger and bigger now. The Indian Ocean and the Strait of Malacca can no longer satisfy Martin's appetite. Martin hopes that southern Africa's influence in Europe will continue to expand.
Next to St. Roch is Dunkirk, and across the strait is the United Kingdom. Although Southern Africa has tried to deploy more troops to St. Roch for various reasons in recent years, in fact, due to British opposition, there has been little progress.
Currently, there is only one brigade of Marines stationed in San Roque, as well as four destroyers of the Atlantic Fleet, not even a light cruiser. This strength is inferior to that of the aging Spanish Navy, not to mention the Royal Navy.
The Spanish Navy still has two former Dreadnought-class battleships as a front. Although they are not comparable to the G7, they are still very easy to use to deal with destroyers.
"No, no need, we are no longer in the British Commonwealth, so even if there is another world war, we will not join the war immediately unless the Germans have their brains flooded and launch an attack on St. Roch as soon as possible." Luo
You don’t even have to think about how the United States in another time and space made profits during the two world wars. Southern Africa can definitely follow suit.
Isn't it just a matter of playing both sides?
Isn’t it just free trade?
Isn’t that isolationism?
What Americans can do, Southern Africa can do too.
And southern Africa also has many advantages that even the United States does not have.
Such as Saint Roché.
The United States does not have enclaves in Europe. The current United States is not the United States with military bases all over the world. In terms of relations with Germany, Southern Africa is not bad either. In order to make it easier to dump goods to Europe, Southern Africa built the Saint Roché
It has become a distribution center for southern African goods in Europe. No matter who comes to buy it, as long as they give money, they can sell it. If the money is enough, they can have it delivered to their door.
Don’t underestimate the importance of door-to-door delivery. Merchant ships from southern Africa can travel unhindered in basically any sea area around the world.
"This has a clue." When it comes to money, Stoudemire is very savvy.
During the last world war, Southern Africa was an overseas dominion of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom declared war on Germany, and Southern Africa could only follow the British in declaring war on Germany.
When Southern Africa was fighting Germany in Europe, Americans were still doing business with the Germans under the banner of "free trade" and delivering goods door-to-door, because German merchant ships around the world had been seized by the British at that time. World War II
After it was over, it was not returned, it was given to Britain as war compensation.
This is also the reason why Britain and France jointly excluded the United States after the World War.
After all, everyone is not stupid. We are fighting life and death here, and you are enjoying doing business in both directions. Then when the victory is about to be decided here, you, the United States, jump out to pick the peaches.
Pick your sister!
So don’t think of the country established by the Anglo-Saxons as a monolithic country. It has great contradictions and stabs in the back.
In another time and space, after World War II, Britain and France were completely crippled and had to rely on the United States to curb Russia's expansion, so the United States took the opportunity to take over. Otherwise, would the British and French be willing to be the Americans' little brothers?
Don't be ridiculous, the United States is the eldest son of the United Kingdom, and now it is totally rebellious to ask his father to serve his son.
"At that time, we can also learn from the United States, do business on both ends, and then choose to bet on the side." Henry is not stupid. He said that because of Roque's restrictions, Fawalt Steel Group lost Japan as a big customer. Fortunately, there are Germany, the southern
Africa's supply of various steel products to Germany is unrestricted.
Thanks to the recent popularity of political correctness in Europe, Southern Africa has been a lot more liberal when doing business with Germany. Except for the goods expressly prohibited in the Treaty of Versailles, Southern Africa can sell whatever the Germans want.
Of course, some things can be circumvented, such as aircraft prohibited by the Treaty of Versailles. Although southern Africa cannot sell finished products directly, it can sell spare parts. After buying them, they can be assembled according to the product instructions. As for what the Germans used them for,
Ignore southern Africa.
By the way, it wasn't just southern Africa, Americans and British did it too.
There are even some French people who are secretly investing in France.
It’s true. The U.S. stock market is cutting European leeks, mainly the United Kingdom and France. Although France’s industry is not strong, its finances are not bad. After all, it is an old colonial power with hundreds of years of history. It still has accumulated over the years. In France
Given the lack of investment channels, Germany, which is recovering in all aspects, is obviously a good choice.
Speaking of which, the French are also very miserable. They know that the United States is a big pit but they still keep jumping into it. Who makes southern Africa have strict supervision of financial markets.
Although Germany and France are feuding countries, capital knows no borders. Especially for the Hebrews in France, they don’t care about any country or nation. Making money is the only ultimate secret.
"Yang, prepare to contact the Germans and sign a "Mutual Non-Aggression Treaty" or something like that." Roque sneered. This can be regarded as a timely help, and it is also normal. As far as Roque knows, the Germans are negotiating with Russia.
Contact with the Russians and prepare to sign a "Mutual Non-Aggression Pact" with the Russians.
In this case, although southern Africa is a bit far away from Germany, it is necessary to sign something similar to give Germany a reassurance. Who made southern Africa perform so well in the last world war?
"Is this thing necessary? It has no binding force at all. You can tear it up when you need to tear it up." Stoudemire is more realistic. Something like the "Mutual Non-Aggression Pact" is not as binding as a commercial contract.
In the event of a commercial breach of contract, the party whose interests have been harmed can still sue and appeal.
Where can I file a complaint for tearing up the Non-Aggression Pact?
