Yang Feng guessed well. The main reason why the British were hesitant was that they didn't know his attitude. Now this guy is crucial to the situation in Europe. If he turns to William, then Osman, his ally, will definitely turn to Germany.
, Hamid II was originally in cahoots with William, and coupled with the excitement of victory in the Balkan War, it would be strange to say that he had no idea about the territory that the Russians took away from them!
In addition to the Ottoman Empire, Spain, another quasi-power that has become closer to China and Germany in recent years, can hardly guarantee whether it will join the Allies. If Canovas sends troops to France, it will not only be the Germans who face a two-front war.
What's more, the Spanish navy's strength even exceeds that of Italy. Four perfect battleships lying across Gibraltar are very dangerous.
In addition, there is Sweden. In fact, Sweden at this time can already be regarded as one of the great powers. Although the size of the navy and army is not too large, its terrifying military production capacity makes people shudder. The annual output of Bofors Steel exceeds
Three million tons, and specializes in the production of high-performance alloy steel. Its arsenal is the mother factory for most of the main battle weapons in European countries. At least half of the machine guns to cannons in the hands of British, French, German and Russian soldiers are obtained from it.
It is produced under license, or developed based on its products.
Not to mention the Young Shipyard in Gothenburg. The ten shipyards that build battleships can scare people to death, and there are also five shipyards that can build 50,000-ton oil tankers. The annual shipbuilding capacity exceeds 400,000 tons. This alone
A single shipyard can support the navy of a medium-sized power, as well as automobiles, oil refining, and most importantly, a large antimony and antimony factory. It is currently the largest antimony and antimony factory in Europe and second only to China in the world.
And once Sweden joins the Allies, the Russian Baltic Fleet will never be thought of, even without the German fleet in Kiel Port. The Swedish Navy alone can block the Baltic Sea, and the six shallow-water small battleships and a large number of destroyers will
Forming a steel line of defense in the Baltic Sea.
Therefore, the British do not want to take risks. Unless they are sure that China will not join the Allies, they will not participate in the war. Even if the Allies are sacrificed if necessary, they cannot be involved in a hopeless war.
Fortunately, at this time, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement from Emperor Yang. Although it was still not enough to provide the guarantee that the British needed, it at least gave them a smell that Yang Feng was prepared to continue to sit back and watch the fight between tigers and tigers.
"Your Excellency, the principles of myself and the Chinese government have never changed. The Chinese nation is a peace-loving nation. We do not want to see any war. Although the misfortune of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is saddening, and the crimes of the murderer are also shocking.
Angry, but in any case this is not enough to be a reason for war, let alone a war across Europe. Her Majesty the Queen went to Belgrade for peace. If it turns into a war in Europe, then I believe that her soul in heaven will also
I can't rest in peace." Yang Feng said solemnly, sitting on his throne.
"Your Majesty, you mean to oppose the Austro-Hungarian Empire's use of force against Serbia." Sa Daoyi asked tentatively.
"I oppose all resorting to force!" Yang Fengshen said shamelessly.
"So if the Austro-Hungarian Empire invades Serbia, what measures will you and the Chinese government take?" Sa Daoyi asked again. He must get Yang Feng's personal commitment on this matter.
"I oppose all resorting to force." Yang Fengduan sat there and continued to repeat.
Damn it, don't just object, come up with something practical! Sa Daoyi cursed in his heart. Of course, he couldn't say this out loud, because he was an emperor.
Yang Feng looked at him and then said calmly: "If a war unfortunately breaks out between Austria-Hungary and Serbia, and more countries are involved in the war, the Chinese government will strictly abide by the principle of neutrality and will not export any military supplies to the warring parties.
Materials, as for the companies I own, I will also strictly abide by the laws of the country where I am located."
This is more practical.
Sa Daoyi is very clear. This is tantamount to Yang Feng's promise not to join any party, and will not be biased towards any party. As long as he is stabilized, then the Ottomans, Spain, Sweden and other countries can rest assured. As for his commitment to abide by
The principle of neutrality, you are a fool to believe his nonsense! If the European powers really want to fight, with his style of a profiteer, he will have to work hard to make money. Although he said that he will not sell military supplies, what is military and civilian use?
It's so easy to tell the difference.
Just like steel, crude oil, and even machine tools, he said they were sold to civilians. Who could do anything to him? Besides, these things are also very needed by the Allied Powers, especially Russia, which has the worst technical strength among them.
All the armor steel is purchased from Sweden! There is no need to worry about such detailed things. It is true after getting Yang Feng's personal commitment.
With this guarantee, Sa Daoyi was relieved, but to be on the safe side, he thought it was better to give Yang Feng some sweeteners and use this as an excuse for the two sides to sign a treaty or something. Currently, there is still a dispute between China and Britain.
It is nothing more than the demarcation issue on the China-Myanmar border, and there is also the demarcation issue on the Tibetan border. To put it simply, it is Jiang Xinpo, which was completely lost in history, and Zhemengxiong, which has been lost now.
The British wanted to sign a permanent demarcation agreement between the two sides, try to give China as much benefit as possible on the issue of border demarcation between China and Myanmar, and at the same time establish the current India-Tibet border in written form. However, Yang Feng did not do this.
Too much interest, obviously this is not enough benefit for him. The Jiangxinpo area was originally in the hands of China, and the British infiltration had stopped long ago. Although Myanmar, which is controlled by them, still has ideas about this, this point
Ideas can only remain in the state of ideas in the face of China's powerful military power.
The British just established in writing that they no longer have any thoughts about this area. It is not a substantial benefit to China. Since they want to sign a friendship treaty, they must at least come up with something practical, if nothing else.
Return the suzerainty of Zhe Mengxiong first.
Although that small place is not worth mentioning to Emperor Yang, it can at least be used to manage it in advance, so as to serve as a bridgehead for attacking India. He has managed the Tibetan area very well over the years. This guy gave Zhao Erfeng a whole
A hundred thousand troops, equipped with anti-altitude sickness drugs, followed his example in Xikang to reform the land. The obedient chiefs moved to the interior, were rewarded with a piece of land and were granted the title of nobility, while the disobedient ones simply disappeared.
For this reason, Emperor Yang specially recruited a total of 400,000 migrant workers from Sichuan to build the Sichuan-Tibet Highway from Chengdu to Lhasa. Qilin Automobile developed high-horsepower trucks specifically for this highway. It is currently building the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, and even this
This guy is also ambitious to build the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. Although I feel that I am a bit too imaginative, fortunately, this project does not need to be rushed. It will be completed within ten or twenty years from now on.
The famous Butcher Zhao spent three years turning the entire Tibetan area into China's Qinghai, the three provinces of Front Tibet and Back Tibet. As for how many bones and blood this guy stepped on, no one cares. That place is so far away
Almost forgotten, no one cares.
Although the conversion has now been completed, there are still three divisions permanently stationed in front and rear Tibet, including one division in Shigatse, one division in Lhasa, and another division stationed at dozens of military stations along the highway to ensure road safety.
, after all, he carried out this kind of forced conversion, which can easily create some hatred and leave some hidden dangers. Such an important road will definitely not work without military garrison.
In Yang Feng's plan, once the British are attacked in the future, the army will march from Yunnan and Houzang respectively, especially Yadong Pass, which is the most important throat. If Zhe Mengxiong or another name is Sikkim can be taken back in advance
, undoubtedly completely opened up this road.
First, extend the road that has been built to Shigatse. It will take three years to build it to Zhemengxiong. After the war begins, it will be supported by the Sichuan-Tibet and Qinghai-Tibet roads that will definitely be opened by then. Not to mention more, we can maintain the operations of an army.
It should be enough. In this way, we can fight out from Chemengxiong without worrying about the obstruction of the Himalayas and directly enter the Ganges plain. At the same time, we can kill the British navy on the southern route and land in Chittagong, using the Ganges waterway as support to attack northward.
These two routes advancing from the north to the south can cut off Bangladesh and Assam from India in the shortest possible time.
However, his request made Sa Daoyi very embarrassed. After all, Zhe Mengxiong signed a treaty with the Qing government, which clearly stipulated that the suzerainty would be transferred to them. If it were to be returned to them, it would not look good on face.
Moreover, what Yang Feng could think of, he could also imagine that the Himalayas were the most important gap. Once it was handed over to China, it would mean handing over the door to Tibet.
"Trust, Your Excellency, Minister, trust is mutual. I trust the British Empire, so I leave assets worth tens of millions of pounds in the UK. Then I think the British Empire also needs to use practical actions to show its trust in me. If they are suspicious of each other, then
What is the basis of our friendship?" Looking at his expression, Yang Feng said lightly.
Sa Daoyi smiled awkwardly and said: "Your Majesty, such matters must be decided by the cabinet and parliament."
"Then take action. We don't have much time. The Austro-Hungarian Empire's ultimatum is only forty-eight hours. Twenty-four hours have passed now. If their troops have entered Serbia, then the peace in Europe will be irreversible.
"Yeah." Yang Feng said. (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novels are better and updated faster!