Rebirth of the Spanish Empire

() The Kingdom of Siam is in a heated confrontation. On one side is the Kingdom of Siam in Bangkok with the help of Spain, on the other side is the Kingdom of Siam and Cambodia with the support of Britain, and on the other side is the Kingdom of Laos with the support of France. Among the three parties, the Siam Kingdom in Bangkok is the strongest, has the largest land, and is the most authentic. It was led by Crown Prince Watchararadong, and then Prince Apiyo of the Kingdom of Laos and Prince Lapi of the Kingdom of Cambodia. The latter two were relatively small and had relatively small armies, and there were great doubts about their combat effectiveness. But with the support of Britain and France, no one thought that Bangkok-Siam could quickly defeat and occupy the other side, despite the support of Spain, a world power. ..

However, as of May 10, 1910, a large number of troops were stationed in Peng and Surat Thani, not to mention Bangkok, and the entire population was on alert. Phuket and Songkhla were taken over by Spain. The Spanish navy is now roaming there, saying that it is protecting these two Spanish strategic assets. But everyone knows that Spain is on the northeastern edge of the Indian Ocean and outside the Gulf of Siam. The deployment of a large navy in the sea area is actually a warning to other potential enemies who want to attack Bangkok at sea. Of course, everyone knows who these potential enemies are, the United Kingdom and France. .

But just like this, the situation in Southeast Asia was getting increasingly heated because of the German Empire's joining in supporting Bangkok. When many people were speculating that Britain and France might vigorously fight back against the German Empire's joining. ..

Starting from 10ri. No one among the four countries appeared in front of everyone to answer questions about the tense situation in Siam.

Many people are wondering whether the four countries have negotiated in private. It is not just ordinary people who speculate like this. Even the three countries after the king of Siam was divided into three are also making uneasy speculations about this. He is exploring and lobbying for his backers.

"If this is the case, we have no way to refuse." Wacha Lazhong felt a great sense of powerlessness as he listened to the increasingly heated discussions outside Tamudo about the fate of his country. He didn't know if his father, Tralongkorn, had ever encountered such a thing or when he was powerless, but. Only now did he really realize it. Being a king is really not an easy task, especially when you want to be a good king, you realize how much you envy the lives of those negative kings such as faint kings. They lived so carefree. It's so nice to be so comfortable.

Of course. These are just thoughts of a lifetime. To be honest, he even swore secretly in his heart that he was determined to make the Kingdom of Siam flourish and prosper in his own hands. Let Siam have one day. Be able to truly make choices for your own destiny, rather than being dictated by others.

However, he knows that this is very difficult, especially in this era of global hegemons. Today it is Spain, but tomorrow Kenny will be replaced by the German Empire, and even if it is expanded a little, Japan may even have some opportunities. He shuddered when he thought of the sick national characteristics of the Japanese. In the end, he felt that among all empires, Spain was the best alliance partner for the Kingdom of Siam. Although the dominance is in the hands of Spain.

Thinking of this, he gradually calmed down. Even the worry that Tamudo showed while talking next to him was gently suppressed by him. Finally, he warned that he believed Spain would be responsible for us. After saying such a sentence, Tamudo of course obediently shut his mouth. And when Wacharachan couldn't see it, his eyes once again revealed the strange color. Obviously, his thoughts were definitely not as simple as obeying Wacharazhong's words.

After Alexander Graham Bell invented the radio on March 10, 1876, and after Edison invented the carbon microphone and the induction line, the route became even longer. He also invented the common-electric telephone in the same year, 1877. Since then, telephones have entered human society.

Especially among the rich and the government, it became their exclusive prop. It was not until the end of the 19th century that it began to become a household phone in Europe, and of course, there were also wealthy families. and business telephones.

Although France separates Madrid and Berlin, telephone calls between the two places are still unhindered because the European Internet was implemented a few years ago.

And because of this, many conversations now are conducted on the phone, which is more convenient. After all, making a telegram also requires skills, but the telephone does not.

This has become one of the favorite communication tools in Spain from small to large people to the royal family. Alfonso is now using him to make phone calls, and the phone line passes through France and reaches Berlin in the German Empire.

The person he is talking to now is William II, who has the same status.

"Your Majesty, I don't think we need to play riddles anymore. We are bound to meet during this trip to London. As the niece-in-law of Edward VII, I don't think you will think that what I say is wrong."

William II on the other side of the phone laughed, and then asked in a joking tone.

Alfonso didn't know what the other party meant, so he could only laugh and admit it.

"In this case, as a nephew, I will naturally appear in London, so we may meet then. However, as far as I know, Armand from France should also appear there this time. Now you, Spain, are with them. Things are going on in the Far East, and Armand is so eager to go to London. Needless to say, you should know what his purpose is."

Alfonso asked: "What does he want to do?"

After a long time, Alfonso still didn't hear the reply. He knew that the other party hadn't hung up yet, but was just angry with him. Apparently he was really angry.

"Are you still there? Your Majesty, if not. I still have some things to do." Before Alfonso could finish speaking, the other party's voice came over there, and there was no hint of dissatisfaction.

"Of course I am, but I was thinking about a problem just now, so I forgot that I was still talking to you, I'm sorry."

"There, although my time is a little tight, it is also a very beneficial thing to be able to talk to you. By the way, can you tell me something that can make you think deeply like this? What is it? Haha, I am a very curious person. I have heard a saying that curiosity can kill a cat, but I couldn't help but ask. "Just keep pretending, you pretend." I'll install it too. Let’s see who pretends to be more similar. But Alfonso had just finished this thought in his mind. But it was directly broken by William II's next words, because his words were too direct. It was so direct that he couldn't react for a while.

William II: "I think we can have greater cooperation, such as dealing with the issues between Britain and France."

Alfonso's hand holding the phone was sweating unnaturally. He quickly ran through the meaning of William II's words in his mind. What does he mean by this? Alfonso was a little confused.

"What do you mean by this? You should know that although we have some conflicts of interest with them, if we really want to talk about big hatred or the like, we still don't exist. So when it comes to you, this common Regarding what they said, it seems that His Majesty’s words are a bit serious.”

"No, it's not serious. I know that Spain's current development has encountered a bottleneck. Although it is not as obvious as Germany, the two countries of Britain and France occupy most of the resources in the world. For countries like us, this is , can definitely threaten our future growth route, and even if there is no adequate supply of energy materials and markets, we will be suppressed by them."

Here it is, Alfonso knows that the main course is finally here.

Although Alfonso disagreed with William II's words, it was true that the German Empire was in this situation, but Spain was different. Although the German Empire also had no less advantages than Spain on the premise that Spain did not include Antarctica. However, most of them are in Africa, so in terms of influence, it is definitely difficult to compare with Spain, and the same is true in terms of population and resources. More importantly, Cameroon and Namibia of the German Empire And Tanzania is too scattered. Under the premise that Britain and France occupy almost all of Africa, if the German Empire develops with the two countries, after the sea lanes are blocked, these colonies will definitely be reduced to the possessions of Britain and France. .

Therefore, Spain has already localized its colonies, and its development in all aspects is even more prosperous.

Therefore, William II also tied the situation he faced to Spain, which made Alfonso feel a little twisted no matter how he heard it.

Of course, what he said makes sense.

William II was also aware of the situation in Spain. While he was envious in his heart, he couldn't help but encourage him: "I know that the situation in Spain is better, but if the German Empire does not lead a counterattack, Spain's future will definitely be ruined." It won’t be easy. I think you single-handedly contributed to America’s current fate. If the German Empire is also suppressed and shrinks, Spain will be the next one they have to deal with.”

Alfonso wanted to refute, but he really couldn't find any reason to refute. Britain has more than 34 million square kilometers of colonies, Russia has more than 22 million mainland residents, and France has more than 500,000 mainland residents plus more than 12 million square kilometers of colonies. The German Empire has a total territory of more than 500,000 square kilometers and more than 3.1 million territories. If Spain does not include the pure land of Antarctica, the total area is about 4 million square kilometers. Antarctica covers 13.9 million square kilometers, but it will be very difficult to develop the resources there even a hundred years from now. Therefore, attention is naturally directed to other places. Fortunately, there are still allies to think about. But despite this, Russia is okay. They all eat the nearby land into their stomachs and suffer from indigestion, because they are all barren frozen soil, at least that's how they look at it now.

But look at England and France. Almost all of northern Africa in France was occupied by him, and in the southwest there was Madagascar, a large island that was as large as France itself, as well as the Kingdoms of Vietnam and Laos in Southeast Asia.

These provided a good guarantee for France's strong power status. Alfonso is naturally most concerned about the issue of North Africa. As a world power, the Spanish mainland was stepped in by the British and took away Gibraltar. This satellite city is already very full, and France has a large presence on the other side of the Spanish Strait. It made him feel extremely threatened. The French influence there is definitely very detrimental to Spain, because it greatly hinders Alfonso's idea of ​​​​taking sides in the world situation.

After all, if France has a large number of local French troops in the north of Spain, staring closely at Spain, forcing them to go south to attack Spain, and there are a large number of French troops and slave troops on the African continent to the south of Spain, if both sides attack together, if If Britain then uses its navy to assist, then Spain's fate will be a bit uncertain. So the final result is that Spain may have already faced pressure demonstrations from Britain and France before helping the German Empire, and then Spain can only hide on the sidelines and watch the German Empire being beaten. situation, and if they are kind-hearted and have bad intentions, it is not impossible for them to come to have a contest with Spain after defeating the German Empire.

"Okay, I admit that what you said makes sense, but a lot of things are just speculation. They also know that we are not easy to mess with, and they know that competing with us will hurt them or even make it more serious. However, Now I don't want to go into this issue that should be a headache for them, rather than us speculating and worrying.

Tell me, in your heart or in your thoughts, what can we cooperate with? You know, there are some bottom lines that cannot be touched, such as destroying the beautiful and happy life of the lovely people in Spain. Things, including the war they hate most now."

"Okay, I admit that people in the German Empire think so too. They also hate forced wars and the death of a large number of relatives. Your Majesty, you should understand that we are forced. Okay, I won't say this anymore. I believe it. You also understand this, not just you, the whole of Europe understands the tyranny of any Englishman in France.

I want to expand my presence in North Africa, so I want the rights to Morocco in Spanish hands.”

"Oh! Expand its presence in North Africa? Morocco, His Majesty's appetite is not small. You know, the French are watching very closely there. Will the German Empire's intervention in this way cause a backlash from the French?"

"Isn't this what Spain wants to see? You must know that Spain's interests in Africa are very few now. Equatorial Guinea, a desert land like the Spanish Sahara, and Guinea-Bissau, these are Spanish colonies. , and Mozambique and Angola are both Portuguese, and some things are more of their own."

"What you said is good. My heart has been moved by you, but if I am willing to give you everything except the seaport city on the Strait of Gibraltar in northern Morocco, we will get some rewards." Fang Suo naturally did not think that William II came here barefoot and put on shoes. He wanted to hear how "generous" Wilhelm II was.

First update, thank you to Little Mountain Rat for the 60 copies. Once again, on behalf of everyone, thank you for your generosity. (To be continued.)