Rebirth of the Spanish Empire

Chapter 330: A world-class joint exercise?

"Your Majesty, will this cause too much irritation to the United States, Russia, and France?" After knowing just now that Alfonso has done the work of Britain, Germany, and Japan, he is preparing to implement the joint operation of the world's four major powers in Asia in the near future. After the exercise, his heart has never calmed down until now. Even thinking about it, it seems that since he entered here today, his heart has been suppressed by various surprises, shocking news or secrets. He also realized that the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance turned out to be so big. difference.

"I just want to stimulate them. Now that Paul Dume has just come up, he can't express his goodwill to us directly, and I believe people like Armand Falier will also be watching. Knowing that Paul Dume is pro-Spain, Next, any action taken at this time is likely to be labeled as traitorous and seeking the enemy. In this case, we naturally cannot let them go to this step. I think, take out Russia, the original European military police, and beat them Beat, it is the most appropriate way to wake up the French people, and you and Trini's visit to the United States during this period will give the world the view that we can get closer to the United States. At that time, France People don’t have to worry about it in their hearts,”

"The United States will know that our purpose is to use them to demonstrate against France, and will they be willing to let it be manipulated?" Trini, who had not spoken for a long time, suddenly asked suspiciously.

"Of course, they will." Seeing their confusion, Alfonso smiled. Said: "How much self-esteem do you think a country where all people put their interests first will have? The short history of the United States is the greatest weakness of the United States. As long as we remember this, we will firmly keep the major ethnic groups in their country forever. Don't put the interests of the United States above your own, then such a United States will never be Spain's most important opponent. On the contrary, even because of the huge population and geographical advantages of Hispanics in the United States, when the time comes Maybe it will become our main ally in global operations."

"If you say that, then it seems that we are just waiting to see the show start?"

"Yes, Chavez. We just need to wait. Of course, we still need to prepare manpower, but we can ask Jose to do this and let him prepare. By then, we will be able to truly fight in the Far East. We have set foot in. And when we have established a firm foothold in the Far East, then it will be truly clear that we have truly established nodes for our own interests all over the world. As long as we manage these nodes well. At that time, we can be like leopards hiding in the dark, looking for our favorite delicious food to plunder.”

When Chavez and Trini heard this, they immediately became excited.

“After our close consultations and with the consent of our respective heads of state, we in Spain will, within the 21 days from February 10, 1911 to February 30, 1911, join forces with the United Kingdom, the German Empire, and Japan. The three countries in the Pacific include the Philippines and the eastern waters, eastern New Guinea and the northern waters of the German Empire, the Northern Mariana Islands and the waters of the Spanish Guam naval base, and Sakhalin, which is now ruled by Japan, and the waters. Conducting joint naval exercises and landing exercises in the hope of effectively intimidating and deterring pirates from their outrageous behavior.”

"Hello, Minister of Defense, I would like to ask you, this joint exercise has appeared so suddenly. It is said that the governments of the United States, Russia and France have just learned of this news. Regarding such a joint exercise that is extremely important to the world, may I ask? Why are big countries like France, Russia and the United States not included this time? After all, compared to countries like Italy, France has a colony in Vietnam, the United States has major interests in the Pacific, and Russia was in the conflict with Japan in 1905. The Far East War is still affecting Northeast Asia. Now your country and the other three countries are conducting exercises in these sea areas that obviously have interests in France, Russia and the United States, but no powerful countries including them are participating. This seems a bit illogical.”

"Haha, can I ask, which media outlet are you a reporter for?"

"Is this important?"

"No, I'm just a little interested. It's okay not to say anything."

"Of course, it's no secret, I'm a reporter for the French newspaper Le Figaro.

"Oh, he is a world-class journalist. This is the first time that the Spanish Ministry of Defense has held a national monthly press conference. From now on, our Spanish Ministry of Defense will regularly announce news to the outside world on Spain's defense affairs. Question-answering and other forms have begun to take shape. Welcome everyone's attention and support. Actually, I know that many people are asking this question from this journalist from France, so I won't hide it and just go straight to it. Let’s talk.

In fact, the reason why they were not invited is because this joint exercise was suddenly carried out when the piracy situation worsened. The reason why we did this was also to increase our visibility, and if the effect is good, we are ready to conduct it in various areas carried out similar actions. Of course, this time it was jointly organized by the four countries, not Spain, so there are also some reasons for different opinions on unification. I can only say that the current result is the final result of the unification of the four countries. result. It represents the result recognized by the four countries, so this is the scene you heard. "

"Hello, Mr. Minister of Defense, regarding this [military exercise], how many troops will be present in each country in the joint exercise? Also, I think, as several major countries in the world, the number here should not be too small. And the drills, uh, are they going to be carried out in the order you just mentioned? I am a reporter from the Munich Daily News from Germany."

Creston: "According to our plan, the three countries of Britain, Germany and Spain will each send 20,000 troops to this exercise."

"What, an army of 20,000, my God, is this a joke?" "Yeah, this number is too big. 10 years ago, when the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded the Qing Dynasty, the total number was only 23,000, and they were already able to defeat the Qing Dynasty. The Qing government fled Beijing in fear, and finally signed many treaties without dignity. Now each country has sent 20,000 people, and the total is 60,000. "Have you forgotten that just now Creston National Defense The minister said that there is also Japan. As the most powerful country in Asia now, it is even more powerful in military strength than the United States in the Pacific. Although Japan's military strength is not as good as that of these big countries in Europe, it should not be. It will be too bad, and if it is too bad, then if you want to conduct exercises with these countries, at least the number will not be too small.

Therefore, I guess the Japanese military should avoid these [countries] more, but I don’t know how many.”

"Hello, Mr. Secretary of Defense, I am a reporter from the Financial Times. What you want to ask now is, as Japan has the honor to conduct joint exercises with various major powers in Europe, how many troops will they show up?"

Creston had already expected that they would be in such a situation. Think about it, among the Eight-Nation Allied Forces, there were 8,000 Japanese, 4,600 Russians, 3,000 British, 2,100 American, 800 French, 53 Italians, and 50 Austro-Hungarians. 7,000 people in Germany. Although Spain did not participate, it is well known that Spain's military strength has reached the same level as Britain and Germany. Now the number of the three major countries is an astonishing 20,000. So it is conceivable that as the country was originally Japan, which European countries do not think highly of, only gained attention after winning the Russo-Japanese War, should have more troops this time.

Creston cleared his throat, and then with everyone's full attention, said: "Thirty thousand people, Japan will send three people to participate in this joint military exercise this time. A total of 90 million army troops will participate, plus the navy If so, then there will be nearly 10,000 navy troops, and the total mobilization will reach 100,000 people."

"Oh my god, this is no show. This is simply a restoration move by the Eight-Nation Alliance that is on another trip to the Far East. And compared with the eight countries at the beginning, each of which had different numbers of troops, the four countries now have Obviously, so many troops were sent after an agreement. If compared, we absolutely believe that when the Eight-Nation Allied Forces invaded the Qing Dynasty last time when facing this team, even if it was the same 10 times the number at that time, it was only It’s time to admit defeat.”

"Yes, it is certainly easier to command the four countries than the eight countries, and more importantly, the four countries are more equal in number, so it will be more convenient to use them. Of course, if something disharmonious breaks out Come on, I won’t deny that I already expected that.”

"Yes, the Four Kingdoms have not yet said which country is the commander, so it is not unreasonable to say so now. After all, the Four Kingdoms, except Japan, are all world-class powers, and they will convince each other. That’s weird”

Creston also heard these words, but he did not give them an answer. He just secretly smiled mysteriously and announced the end of today's press conference.

On January 20, 1911, when Spain, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Ottoman Empire had just concluded a recent exercise, the Spanish Minister of Defense suddenly stood up. Witnessed by a large number of reporters, he solemnly announced to the world that Spain The news that Britain, Germany and Japan would hold exercises in the Far East suddenly spread all over the world. Countries, especially the Qing government and all the Chinese, were panicked.

Second update.