Rebirth of the Spanish Empire

"You mean?" Alfonso asked uncertainly.

Looking at Alfonso's young face, Tirpitz had to admit that he was old, although he thought he was very good at naval battles and even war strategies. Many people say that professional soldiers who fight are relatively upright, and strategic matters are still handled by specialized staff members, but he doesn't think so. He has seen many soldiers, and he found that their strategic talents are not inferior to those in terms of strategy. For many people in the professional staff, even because they have been with soldiers for a long time, after connecting with the habits of the soldiers, they are more able to design strategic plans based on local conditions that are different from those in the books. It is not that he does not approve of the staff, but It means that their professional soldiers are also brave and resourceful.

"We, the German Empire, are willing to build various needed weapons for the Spanish Empire, and in return, we only hope that this military exercise in Portugal and Spain will also allow us Germany to send some people to participate."

"No." Alfonso interrupted Tirpitz without hesitation. What did Tirpitz say? Huh! Wait, Alfonso immediately looked at Tirpitz and found that he was not dissatisfied with his interruption, as if, yes, it had been expected. Alfonso still doesn't understand that they are asking for a lot of money. "Your country actually wants to get involved? Isn't this a direct statement to France and the United Kingdom that your country's relations are already very tense with the two countries and adding a deadly fire? Your Excellency, you are joking."

good! This is what Tirpitz is thinking now. He was really just talking about a condition just now, and he absolutely knew that Spain would not agree to such a condition. Although warships are difficult to buy, Spain is developing so fast now. Even if the Spanish shipbuilding industry is now the same as Germany's, the shipbuilding capacity is too small to meet the requirements of the Imperial Navy. Spain would not have encountered such a problem before, then At that time, the environment in Germany was different from that in Spain. That is, the United Kingdom and France were not too wary of Spain. Therefore, every time Spain proposed a shipbuilding sensation, it was not the citizens but the European arms dealers. After all, obtaining orders also meant the loss of jobs. Great birth, and because Spain has no disputes with Britain and France, Britain, which has the most advanced technology, usually gets the order in the end.

"Of course, our Majesty William has already known that it is difficult to force others, so we decided to start cooperation at sea this time. Next time we cooperate with the army, we will send professional groups to communicate and negotiate."

"Army?" Alfonso didn't expect him to say this. The German Army is notoriously strong. Specifically speaking, it is very strong in this era. If Germany comes to help Spain train its army, then, whether the Spanish army will reach the level of Germany in the future, not to mention 100%, it should not be a problem at least 89%. Then At that time, Spain, which had a population similar to that of Britain and France, would not be afraid of a ground war. As for the navy, wouldn't there be air force assistance?

"Okay, I admit that I was impressed, but I think we can go deeper. That is, we need the Spanish army to be stronger. You know, Lord Tirpitz, our empire has many overseas territories. But our land combat effectiveness is far from that of Germany, so my suggestion is, can you send a first-class team to help us strengthen our training? It just so happens that your country wants to participate in this military exercise, so we will use this Taking the premise as an opportunity, your country will send a small number of elite army troops to perform demonstration battles in the form of friendly exchanges that day. At that time, I will directly make the decision to hire them as low-level instructors for the Spanish Army for six months. Isn't this a win-win situation? ?”….

Of course, it kills two birds with one stone, but the target is Spain, Tirpitz secretly thought. Isn't this just a matter of learning Germany's excellent army combat technology? But it seems to be really good. Originally, he didn't have any high hopes for participating in the exercise, but now it's all over the place. Unexpectedly, the other party agreed. Although the method is different, as long as Germany makes a name for itself in the exercise, then In addition, once the propaganda of Spain's actions to learn from the German army comes out, the strong reputation of the German Army will be further consolidated. As for the previous wooing of Spain, everyone knows that it is not a simple matter, even if the price given is greater. I won't agree, because while France is being attacked from the north and the south, in fact, the same is true for Spain.

Alfonso didn't know that Tirpitz would think of this at this time, because this is what he is thinking about now. Don't look at the fact that Spain's strategic space has greatly become stronger due to its reconciliation and alliance with Portugal, but that is relative to It used to be, but sometimes it feels even more severe. Portugal needs to help defend, and the Bay of Biscay also needs to be on guard. The northeastern border with France needs to be heavily guarded after the close relationship with Germany.

The British navy in the Mediterranean can now come and go freely, which is even more serious for Spain. What is even more threatening to Spain is that the British garrison in Gibraltar (occupied by Britain) on Spanish territory is even larger. This allowed the British to secretly increase their troops at will in the name of defense changes, which could be said to be a matter of life and death in the southwest direction of Spain. Enclaves such as Ceuta in Morocco across the strait will also be lost instantly in front of the British powerful navy. As for other places such as Western Australia and New Zealand where tens of thousands of troops are stationed, Alfonso is not so afraid. After all, due to the strategic depth, even if the British win a short victory, they can still turn the situation around in the end.

The existence of Western Australia allows Spain to withstand a blow to a greater extent. Although it is far away from the mainland, it gives Spain a greater chance of regaining hope when the mainland is occupied, just like under Napoleon's occupation. Like Portugal, this is how Brazil exists. It's a pity that Brazil became independent later, otherwise Portugal would be even stronger now. Instead of relying solely on Angola and Mozambique in Africa to maintain the treatment of second-rate countries like now.

Because of this consideration, Spain will never participate in any struggle between the two major European groups before it is absolutely sure, because in Spain's view, no matter which side it joins, it will lose. If the British side is very likely to end up Victory, however, has relatively small fruits. As a colonial power, Spain is very clear about the national character of the colonial empire. Greed is the most fundamental desire in the heart. After losing, it must guard against being kicked in the back.

Britain is a master at balancing. For hundreds of years, Britain's glorious independence has not been truly independent from Europe. Instead, it has watched the situation on the mainland from a high altitude. Every time, they will get used to it like a pianist's fingers. The same needs to be bombed wherever there is, but this so-called need is not a difficulty, but a country that threatens Britain's status that needs them to slowly weaken, just like the last German War and the Napoleonic War, and the Russo-Japanese War in East Asia. These It was all the result of Britain's hard work. The results were very good. Napoleon failed. Britain maintained its position as the largest power. Russia was defeated by Japan, Britain's ally in East Asia. Russia had no possibility of making trouble in Europe for a short time. Now Germany has risen too fast, and Britain has begun to implement a new round of offshore balancer role, and Russia and France will be the weapons in its hands. As for Spain, maybe Britain does not mind teaching Spain a painful lesson. From this It can be seen from the demonstration trip of the first warship that artillery diplomacy is still Britain’s first choice. ….

What can Spain do to continue developing without suffering the same disruption as Britain? Alfonso thought about it for a long time, but found that if every idea was implemented, the British would interfere. Finally, he thought of the rise of various classic countries in history. The United States rose after two wars, but this is the United States, the United States Far away from the European continent and the Asian continent, there are oceans on both sides. This is their advantage. Spain cannot imitate it. Of course, it may be possible to go to Australia, but will the Spaniards agree?

Of course not. As a Spaniard, we are even more proud of being Europeans. In this era or in many decades or hundreds of years, Europeans are the proudest beings. This place represents a highly civilized society, and this place represents the glory of the developed world. This place represents the values ​​recognized by Europeans. Europeans are the greatest in the world. It is true that Alfonso has a Chinese soul, but after these years of life, he knows that he has been assimilated, and He is still the kind of person who puts Spanish interests first in everything now from a European perspective. He did not resist this invasion because he is like this. He is a king, a king who is loved and supported by the Spaniards. He has to think about Spain. future. This is his mission.

It was impossible to leave Europe, so we had to find another way, but neither Alfonso nor the military, government and other important officials had a good result. Just as he was preparing to compromise more with Britain, he thought of another rising country after the United States, that is, China. To be precise, China pursues a policy of peaceful rise with the outside world. This policy seems hollow to many foreigners, but it is very practical, because what many people fail to see is that in addition to its superficial appearance, the reason why this country has developed without hindrance in those years is also about it. Every time it faces a threat from an external country, China will milk out an asymmetric weapon like a cow to protect its security environment. For example, the original nuclear weapons, such as nuclear submarines, such as Shenzhou V, submarine-launched missiles, intercontinental missiles, stealth aircraft, air defense systems, etc., were produced one at a time. It is an invisible net that deters all potential enemies who want to provoke their country. It is a very clever method. Alfonso finally decided to take such measures because he thought that Spain also had such weapons. Ever since, an alliance with Portugal and military exercises appeared. As for how effective it is, you won’t know until you try it.

One update today. I went back to my hometown today. I estimate that I can return in the early morning. I will continue to update tomorrow. However, depending on the situation, there may be a possibility of an update. Please give me a few days. After I come back, I will definitely make compensation for the outbreak. Thank you in advance. .

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