Mediterranean Hegemony Road

Genius to remember the address of this site in one second: (apex Chinese), the fastest update! No ads!? "Your Majesty, the Persian Military Region Command sent an urgent call.

On Christmas Eve, the Afghan government forces took the opportunity to attack the station of the British military commander.

This battle caused at least 5,000 British casualties, and more than 3,000 people, including the British commander General Winston, were captured.

The next day, the Afghan National Army launched a full-scale counteroffensive. Due to the paralysis of the command system, the Indian colonial division, which had not been forced by the supervising team, quickly collapsed, and the British Afghan Expeditionary Force was almost wiped out! " Chief of Staff Christoph said cautiously.

The British would suffer defeat in the Afghan battlefield. Ferdinand had no doubt that the tomb of the empire could not be pacified by a mere twenty Indian divisions.

However, the defeat was so neat and tidy that Ferdinand was a little surprised. Didn't the British army have the upper hand before, how could it be defeated all of a sudden?

Victory or defeat is a common thing in military affairs, and defeat is also defeated, and the great cause of the British Empire has started to consume a lot. Anyway, there are not many other things in India, that is, there are many people. Even if we set up twenty infantry divisions, it would be easy.

It is estimated that for the London government, even the consequences of the annihilation of this Indian colonial army will not be comparable to the casualties of the thousands of supervisors, causing them a headache!

"Is the news accurate? Is the UK so easy to be attacked?" Ferdinand asked in disbelief

"Your Majesty, the British let their guard down at Christmas. They thought Afghanistan, like continental Europe, would not attack on this day!" Christophe explained.

"It's that simple?" Ferdinand asked in disbelief

"Your Majesty, from the information we have collected, it is indeed the case. The British soldiers are on holiday for Christmas, and the Indian division responsible for guarding the security of the camp has deserted without anyone's supervision.

When the Afghan army launched the attack, they did not organize an effective resistance at all. Our analysis is that the senior officers of the Indian division were all on vacation, and the rest had no power to command the entire army. ' Christophe explained

Ferdinand nodded, this weakness is common to all European armies, and the truce on Christmas Eve is a European practice. Even in a world war, the armies of all countries will armistice on this day.

Some soldiers even drank too much and ran across to celebrate Christmas in a dizzy state, and were put back the next day.

On the battlefield in the Belgian town of Ypres, the British and German armies also played football together.

Captain Hamilton, commander of the British 1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment, also held a historic "meeting" with officers of the same rank in the German forces.

The two sides agreed to a 48-hour truce, and soldiers stepped out of the trenches and sang Christmas carols together.

The Germans took out Fritz candles, cakes and cigars, and the British took out Christmas puddings in exchange. The two sides also used tin cans as footballs and ditching picks as goalposts to hold football matches.

This is not only the case on the Western Front, but also on the Eastern Front. On Christmas Day 1916, Vidinstein, the head of the Clos Regiment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, who was short of supplies, took the whole regiment to the position of the Bulgarian army for Christmas. Festival.

There are not too many such examples on the European continent, and it is impossible for Ferdinand to change this tradition.

This time, the British were unlucky. They followed the rules, but the Afghans on the other side didn't. Cultural differences, the Afghan army didn't have to spend Christmas.

"Well, is there any news from the Southeast Asian battlefield?" Ferdinand asked with concern

"Your Majesty, our intelligence strength in Southeast Asia is too weak, and the news has not been passed back, but the intelligence sent back to London by the British is normal!" Christoph said

"No, Afghans all know to seize this opportunity to counterattack, don't the revolutionary parties in Southeast Asia know?

Even if they are all idiots, the Japanese know it? If you don't take advantage of it, is this still Japanese style? "Ferdinand analyzed.

Everyone's face changed slightly, and this happened,

There are only two reasons:

1. The Bulgarian intelligence system in London was exposed, and it was fake news;

2. The British army suffered heavy casualties, and the British officers on the front line concealed the truth from the domestic.

Obviously it can't be the first situation. Even if the Bulgarian intelligence organization is exposed, the British will use it even if they don't arrest people directly, and spread fake news to trick Bulgaria at a critical moment. It's impossible to make them aware of it. .

As long as the intelligence system is not exposed, it doesn't matter to Bulgaria that what happened to the British in Southeast Asia is known sooner or later.

"Your Majesty, can we deal with the issue of Mindanao now? The battle above is almost over. The religious forces have won a big victory, and the revolutionaries will be wiped out!" Colonial Secretary Donald proposed.

Bulgaria's sphere of influence in Southeast Asia is very small. Except for Mindanao, the remaining Phudin islands are really not worth mentioning.

Now the southeastern region is raging with war, and Mindanao is no exception. It's just that other regions are in anti-colonial uprisings, and here is an anti-religious uprising.

The benefits of supporting proxies emerged, albeit only temporarily, in the midst of the chaos that Bulgaria could do on its own.

"Don't worry, maybe you can put a batch of smuggled arms in and let them continue to fight. It's not convenient for us to come forward. After all, we sold the local governance to them according to the agreement!" Ferdinand shook his head and said.

People do not stand without faith, industry does not prosper without faith, and a country declines without faith!

For a long time in the future, Bulgaria will not be able to directly rule the colonies in Southeast Asia. If a few officials are sent to establish a colonial government, it is better to sell the governance power and let the local people govern themselves.

At the very least, an autonomous government can help attract hatred. Bulgaria does not directly rule the local area. Even if there is a rebellion, it is an autonomous government.

If the revolutionary party really wants to grow bigger, it is nothing more than changing an agent. Can they refuse Bulgaria's good intentions?

For the study of human nature, Ferdinand still read a lot of articles. Perhaps now these revolutionaries are really throwing their blood, once they become rulers, the situation has changed.

People's hearts are corrupted by interests, and they will begin to weigh the pros and cons. If the territory is large enough, the population is large enough, and the industrial base is laid, then they will definitely establish an independent state.

However, no such monster exists in the Bulgarian colonies. Mindanao is a mere island, with a population of just over two million, industry equal to 0, and a territory area of ​​only tens of thousands of square kilometers.

To get rid of Bulgaria's colonial rule and establish an independent country, such a dream can be imagined, but not done. In the era of imperialism, there is no strength, either this power is occupied or enslaved by that power.

Ferdinand wasn't worried about jumping, and for their own benefit, these people would make the most correct choice.

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Kingdom of the Netherlands

The Dutch government hadn't had a good few days since the Indonesian rebellion broke out, and they couldn't be happier watching the increasing casualties.

Even with the help of the Japanese to top the cylinder, the domestic pressure is still increasing. The Paul-Holland marriage has diverted people's attention. This is only short-term. Once the front line is defeated, the crisis will still be detonated!

"Bulgarians are not interested in our proposal. They are now undoubtedly expanding in Southeast Asia!" Dutch Foreign Minister Robinson said with a wry smile

"Well, this is also what we expected. Southeast Asia has long been divided between us and Britain and France. At this time, even if the Bulgarians intervene, they have no goal of expansion.

It is impossible for the Bulgarians to start a war with Britain and France for the sake of Southeast Asia, and this little interest is not enough to make them take risks.

The two royal families have just married, and the Bulgarian government can't slap their king's face against us, at least for a few decades, they won't be able to attack our colonies!

This rebellion is different from the past. With the support of the Japanese behind the scenes, it is not so simple to put down. The price we can pay at the moment is really not enough to make them tempted! "Dutch Prime Minister Daan said with a sigh (can't translate??)

"If the Bulgarians don't want to get involved, then we're going to continue working with the British?

Now that the rebels have started to unite, then at least half of our colonies need to fight with the British!

This situation is so bad that I doubt what incredible things will happen in the next battle! "Army Secretary Dan Gott said gloomily.

The most depressing thing in the world, no doubt Yu Ming knew there was a pit ahead, so he still had to jump in!

"Hey man, it's probably not as bad as you think, we've lodged a strong protest with the London government, they've made a public commitment that they'll never touch an inch of our colony, and I don't think the British are going to be on this issue. Breach!" Foreign Secretary Robinson said

"However, you also know that the British promises are like farts, even if they give up their ambitions for our colony, in the next cooperation, we may still be tricked!

Pit teammates have become John Bull's habit and I don't think they'll change for us! "Army Secretary Dan Gott said gloomily.

"Okay, Mr. Dan Gott! This is just your guess, now we have no choice, if we don't cooperate with the British, our strength in Southeast Asia is simply not enough to suppress this rebellion!

Now that we have no choice, be optimistic! As long as our officers and soldiers on the front line are vigilant, they won't be so easily caught!

You believe that our frontline officers and soldiers, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will keep an eye on the British, and now the British still need us, they will not go too far! ' Prime Minister Daan reassured

Yes, the British Empire does need the Dutch to raise their flags. In modern times, the Kingdom of the Netherlands has declined in national strength, and has degenerated into a third-rate country militarily, but has not degenerated in diplomacy.

During the First World War, the Kingdom of the Netherlands was able to maintain neutrality between the two camps, relying on their diplomatic means, and at the same time maintaining good diplomatic relations with the Allies and the Entente.

Even after the old colonial countries declined one after another, the Americans robbed the Spaniards of the Philippines, but did not attack Indonesia; the Japanese were also eyeing Indonesia, and they did not dare to do it directly. secured.

In this regard, the Portuguese and the Dutch have done very well, but Portugal directly chose to defect to the British because of its geographical location. But the Dutch can't. They are also influenced by France and Germany. They stand in public, which is too dangerous for them.

When the Dutch government made this decision, it did not know that the situation in Southeast Asia had turned sharply downward. The so-called absolute strength advantage of the British no longer existed, so it was necessary to cooperate with them. Otherwise, the arrogant Mr. Churchill would still choose to go it alone. !

You must know that Japan was the first country to westernize. It also fought with the Russians for two or three years, and sent people to the battlefield on the Western Front. How could they not understand the characteristics of the Western army?

Knowing the tradition of the Western armies having a truce for Christmas, of course they have to make use of it, and a Christmas counter-offensive plan has been released.

However, the Japanese do not think that they can achieve much success. After all, everyone always has to be prepared on the battlefield, so the so-called big counterattack is only tentative.

Otherwise, Mr. Churchill may have become a prisoner. In this counter-offensive, Singapore was once occupied by half.

These are all minor problems. The British army who reacted to it immediately launched a counterattack, daring to destroy them for Christmas Eve, and the furious British soldiers broke out with 12 points of combat effectiveness, defeating the rebels steadily.

Of course, this is only an area with strong troops, and areas with weak troops were killed by the rebels in the first round. For example, the Australian and New Zealand divisions in Borneo were almost wiped out.

In addition, the revolutionaries lurking in the city took the opportunity to burn a large amount of British military strategic materials, which directly delayed the British counter-insurgency process.

The war situation began to tilt in the direction not favorable to the British, and Mr. Churchill, who was devastated, decided to conceal the losses, and carried out many battles by stealing new ones or creating them out of nothing.

Defeat turned into victory, and annihilation of a hundred enemies turned into annihilation of a thousand enemies. Through the "battles" created by these, the losses of the troops were successfully amortized. After a series of actions, the losses were justified.

To complete this plan, the cooperation of officials in the colony is definitely not enough, and it is very easy for the London government to know the truth.

In order to avoid such a situation, Mr. Churchill chose to kill first and then play it out, and sent out all these so-called "brilliant results", which directly made the London government difficult to ride a tiger.

Once the people found out that the battle report was fake, Mr. Churchill and the colonial officials would definitely not be able to escape, and the people would not let go of the cabinet. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin was pulled into the water without knowing it.

By the time they discovered the problem, the news had already been sent out, and it was also sent by Mr Churchill as a cabinet minister!

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, what should we do now? We are all trapped by that bastard Churchill. Once the news is leaked, the angry people will probably tear us apart!" Chamberlain asked with a wry smile.

"Humph! He's looking for death, don't think it's over by dragging us into the water! Even if we help cover up this matter, what will happen in the next battle? If the rebellion can't be quelled sooner or later, he will be ganged up sooner or later. Does he want to? Provoking the Anglo-Japanese War?" Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin said angrily

Everyone was shocked. In order to get rid of the political crisis, Mr. Churchill could really do such a thing. Don't say Churchill, if you are sitting here, you can do it too!

Who made the British Empire strong in this era? Behind the powerful, many crises are covered up, and they, like politicians, are lost in it.

Although the Japanese threat theory, the French threat theory, the Bulgarian threat theory, and the Russian threat theory are being promoted in China, who really cares about them?

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, we must not let this happen. We must limit Churchill's rights. Once a war between the two countries is provoked, it cannot end in a short time, and the world situation will become uncontrollable!

We still have many enemies, although it is not enough to worry about them individually. If we unite, we will suffer too! ' said Foreign Secretary Attlee solemnly.

"Well, I decided to re-form the cabinet. Mr. Churchill will let him stay in Southeast Asia to fight the rebellion. The cabinet can add a new member. What good candidates do you have?" Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin said cautiously.

Now that the two sides have torn their faces, Stanley will naturally not be polite. Now that Mr. Churchill was kicked out of the cabinet, he would never dare to make trouble.

He has already crossed the line, and punishment is inevitable. Political struggles are rarely fought to the end. Everyone's buttocks are not clean. Once the lid is lifted, everyone will not feel better.

Of course, after suffering this loss, Prime Minister Stanley will definitely want to retaliate. Even Churchill's supporters in the party cannot say anything on this issue.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, how about bringing Liberal Regina McKenna into the cabinet? At this time, we need to draw allies together to share the pressure!" Foreign Secretary Attlee suggested

(Note: Regina McKenna, Liberal, former Chancellor of the Exchequer)

"Will he agree? You must know that we have attracted him before, but he rejected it. It is not easy to win him at this time!" Prime Minister Stanley shook his head and said.

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