"Your Excellency, Minister, the local authorities have received news that the top brass of the Republic of Brazil intends to conduct military cooperation with the United States and allow the United States to establish military bases in the Republic of Brazil. I wonder if your country has heard of this news?"
After talking about economic cooperation, Tang Jingsong changed the subject and asked.
"Are your country's intelligence sources reliable?"
The British minister did not answer Tang Jingsong's question directly, but asked instead.
"The intelligence obtained locally comes from within the Republic of Brazil, and the source of the intelligence is confirmed to be reliable."
"The Empire has received similar intelligence a few days ago, but according to the intelligence we obtained, only some pro-American officials have contacted the Americans without authorization, and the top brass of the Republic of Brazil has not clearly stated its support for the plan to establish military cooperation with the United States.
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The British Minister explained: "The intelligence obtained by your country may be partially different from the real situation. There is no reason for the Republic of Brazil to take huge political risks and arbitrarily conclude a military contract with the United States. Doing so will not be beneficial to their national security."
The British company tried its best to defend the actions of the Brazilian Republic, but in fact it knew in its heart that the Chinese side must have obtained accurate information, otherwise it would not expose the secret contacts between the Americans and the Brazilian Republic in front of him.
come out.
Excluding the separated Brazilian Empire and the two southern states occupied by the Han Dynasty, the Republic of Brazil is still the largest country in South America (including the territories of Mato Grosso do Sul that the Republic of Brazil has currently recovered).
The actual controlled territory ranks first in South America. The country's total population and apparent military strength are not bad. Coupled with the support and security guarantees from the United Kingdom, objectively speaking, the current international situation faced by the Republic of Brazil is not serious.
Difference,
However, no matter how good the national resources, military power and international security guarantees are, they cannot withstand internal separatism and corruption. Conflicts between blacks, whites, Indians, mulattoes, mulattoes, royalists, republicans, etc.
Competition and disputes between different factions such as conservative factions, comprador capitalist factions, local separatist autonomous forces, warlord armed forces, etc.
The contradictions between the two main aspects have involved a lot of energy within the Brazilian Republic, making it almost impossible for them to unite together to jointly respond to the challenges of external forces.
Of course, a regime is corrupt and degenerate in all aspects. Even if the conflicts and differences between different ethnic groups are temporarily resolved, given the nature of those officials, comprador businessmen, and the emerging bourgeoisie, they will also think of other ways to use their hands.
power and intricate interpersonal relationships to seek greater benefits for themselves.
Innate deficiencies in culture, ethnic groups, ruling class, etc. have created the situation of Brazil's partition and are likely to leave the root of future destruction.
Analyzing from the neutral perspective of an outsider, Hermes believes that the Republic of Brazil has almost become a mess. There is no strong leadership and no motivation to reform and become stronger. All levels of the internal army, officials, businessmen, etc. have been conquered by the Han Dynasty.
The Brazilian Empire was leaking everywhere. Without the encouragement and support of the British Empire, not to mention the external threats from the Han Dynasty and the Brazilian Empire, the internal conflicts and differences among the various ethnic groups alone would probably have led to the collapse and division of the republican regime.
A country with a weak governance foundation, many internal contradictions, and even an imminent collapse is not suitable as a stable exporter of British capital. However, out of consideration for the interests of Britain's world hegemony strategy,
The Republic of Brazil cannot fall yet,
The Republic of Brazil is an important piece, a bait, on the South American chessboard.
The sacrifice must be meaningful and must be able to obtain a return of equal or higher value for Britain.
Otherwise, even if the top leaders of the Republic of Brazil are incompetent and corrupt, the British side will try their best to maintain the seemingly peaceful situation of the Republic of Brazil and guarantee the territorial integrity and national security of the Republic of Brazil.
However, the premise of all this is based on the Republic of Brazil obediently obeying the British security. If the Republic of Brazil has other ideas and secretly introduces American military power to offset the British control over them, then the British
The government will also take necessary countermeasures to punish and hammer the Republic of Brazil to let them understand the dire consequences they will face if they do not obey the British arrangements.
The British side not only wanted to win over Han to fight against the United States, but also planned to limit the expansion of Han's power in order to achieve mutual checks and balances. Therefore, Hermes' attitude towards the probing purpose revealed behind Tang Jingsong's question was very clear and resolute.
: Regardless of the authenticity of the intelligence obtained by the Han, Britain firmly opposed the Han's attempt to expand the scale of the war and launch an attack on the mainland of the Republic of Brazil.
"Your Excellency, Minister, if our intelligence is true and reliable, the senior leaders of the Republic of Brazil have indeed established military cooperation with the United States behind the back of the British Empire, and allowed the U.S. Army and Navy to use the ports in the Republic of Brazil as bases to launch attacks on the Han Kingdom. Your Excellency,
What position does Congress hold?”
Tang Jingsong did not intend to stop this topic and continued to explore.
"Please rest assured that the British Empire will not allow this to happen.
The empire will definitely notify the United States solemnly to express the determination and position of the British Empire in maintaining peace in the Americas, and resolutely oppose any unilateral actions by the United States that intend to undermine the peace of South America!"
Hermes promised righteously: "As for the Republic of Brazil, the British Empire will also fulfill its due responsibilities and remind the top brass of the Republic of Brazil to keep a certain distance from the United States and not to behave irrationally."
"Thank you for your country's efforts to maintain peace in South America. However, if things really deteriorate to an irreversible point, China will also take necessary measures to eliminate the threats posed by the United States and the Republic of Brazil to the national security strategy."
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""Your worries are completely unnecessary. With the coordination of the British Empire, things will never develop to the stage that your country expected."
British Minister Hermes explained a few words, and then reiterated the British position: "The British Empire will personally intervene in the issue between the Americans and the Republic of Brazil and guarantee that it will not affect your country's national security.
However, on the other hand, before the incident in the United States and the Republic of Brazil comes to an end, your country must also ensure that the war is limited to the territory of Paraguay and must not expand the scale of the war without authorization and burn the war into the territory controlled by the Republic of Brazil.
Inside."
"Of course, the local side respects the interests of the British Empire, and the Chinese side will not launch an unauthorized attack on the territory controlled by the Republic of Brazil until the country's strategic security is not threatened."
"Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. I suggest that for the sake of the friendship between the empire and your country, and for the sake of peace in South America, we should find a suitable time to celebrate properly."
After initially completing the task assigned by the British side, Hermes stood up with a smile on his face and said politely.
"Next weekend is a good day. At that time, my wife and I will go to the British Embassy in person to visit you."......
It was already dark, and the British minister was escorted out of the reception room of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tang Jingsong put on his coat and was walking towards the door of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. Wu Zhongxian, the first-class foreign secretary who was accompanying him, asked curiously: "General Tang, before the British minister left just now, why didn't you further test the British?"
Bottom line?"
"There is no need. The strategic goals of the mainland have always been clear, and the British understand this. Therefore, there is no need to continue to test the British bottom line."
Tang Jingsong explained as he walked: "Young man, diplomatic game is a university subject. If you follow me to deal with affairs in the future, you should pay more attention to observation and study."
"Yes, students should remember the teachings of the chief."
"Your generation has caught up with a good time. There were more than 120 students who participated in the program to study in the United States, and 780 people went to the mainland. Among the first batch of graduates, Zhong Juncheng, Chen Peihu, Zhong Wenyao and others,
Some have grown into ministers to foreign countries, able to represent the local side and handle foreign affairs on their own. Some have transcended the internship and training stages and begun to assume leadership positions in important departments at the bureau and department levels.
Qian Wenkui, Lu Yongquan, Ouyang Geng and others in the second and third phases have now begun to work in various departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and local embassies in various countries, and will soon be in working condition.
Although your group is small in number, you all have good diplomatic skills. Since you have caught up with the country's development and the good opportunity to rise, you should seize the opportunity and work hard in the corresponding positions. Don't let your study abroad experience bring you
Advantages, pride and complacency, and wasted good years."
As a senior and superior, Tang Jingsong carefully taught the young people around him. On the other side, Hermes had just returned to the legation and ordered the garrison who came over: "
Send a report to London. First, it is recommended that London re-evaluate the comprehensive strength of the Han State (more than 2 million mobilizable military forces) and increase its support for the Han State.
Secondly, in view of the massive expansion of American capital and the damage to imperial capital, it is recommended that London make up its mind to give up its power to dominate South American affairs! And from now on, start a plan to gradually withdraw from South America..."