Rebirth of the Spanish Empire

April 18, 1908. In the past few days, everyone had been paying attention to the King of Spain's meeting with the German Empire Tirpitz and his party, and everyone was speculating about what they would discuss. This day, they finally waited for their answer.

First of all, the appearance of Prime Minister Eugene Zuchi as the press secretary attracted everyone's attention. Then came the even more anticipated speech of King Alfonso XIII. Then, Marshal Tirpitz's exclamatory language made people think. elegant.

Finally, Prime Minister Eugene and Marshal Tirpitz jointly announced the official establishment of a strategic partnership between Spain and the German Empire, hand in hand. How should we interpret this strategic partnership? Every country has different ideas and views.

Spain and Germany's explanation is that the two countries will support each other in their core interests, and will work harder to improve trade in order to strive for greater freedom between the two countries. Under the common goal of realizing cooperation and mutual benefit, the two countries should conduct exchanges in a spirit of equality. Strive for the early realization of a relationship of greater equality, mutual benefit, mutual trust, cooperation and interdependence between the two countries.

But other countries don’t know much about it.

Germany's "Deutsche Welle" does not know whether it is intentional or unintentional. Its report said this: "Strategic partnership, which refers to the decision between the German Empire and the Spanish Empire to propose a different kind of society from the current one." A new constructive strategic partnership between the two countries for the beginning of the 20th century. This relationship probably includes: first, the two countries should be partners, not opponents, which was agreed upon after mutual confirmation; second, partners The relationship is based on overall strategy, not local, long-term, not temporary expediency; third, this strategic partnership is constructive, not exclusive, nor does it seek hegemony. It is a relationship that is neither alliance nor hostility."

This is the official language of dialogue and propaganda in the German Empire. As for how many people believe the authenticity of these words, it is unknown.

Unlike Germany, the British "Times" answered this way. I don't know what their views mean, but they represent official views and are true. They said: "The strategic partnership is the recently announced agreement between Spain and Germany. What kind of relationship is this? It is very confusing to the outside world. You said it is an alliance. But it's not like it. After all, there is no real reason for the two countries to form an alliance. You say it is an ordinary relationship, but it doesn't feel like it, because the relationship between the two countries is definitely more than that. Now we have invited our Oxford University International Mr. Edward George, dean of the School of Political Science, introduced to us his understanding of so-called strategic partnership.

George: This relationship between Spain and Germany is very special. It was established after the bad relationship with Britain. It is difficult not to understand that this is a warning to Britain. Yes, it is very clear. I think the whole world The one we know, but is it really like this? Some professors in our college have different understandings, but the common point of view is: this kind of relationship will prevail in the world in the future. After all, many countries will have different All kinds of contradictions, alliances are too attention-grabbing, and this relationship is neither an alliance nor an interface. It is simply the best summary of the relationship between friendly countries. Spain and Germany are now signing this kind of document. In fact, according to the understanding of experts and professors in our college, the two countries are clearly telling other countries, including the United Kingdom, that our two countries have a bond and that we are on the verge of forming an alliance. If you want If it threatens our national security, we will immediately reach an alliance. At that time, you will not only face one country or one party, but two of us, such as the current threat from the United Kingdom to Spain, Spain and Portugal. The alliance is on one side, and Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire are on the other. Britain, France, and Tsarist Russia have formed a quasi-alliance because of the French tie and the British connection. They will be sure to win against one of them. , but if the two parties are added together, then the UK needs to seriously consider whether it is worth doing so, and if there is a confrontation, how will the two parties end? This is worth considering. things. So the summary is that the German Empire and the Spanish Empire are vaguely warning the British-led group not to go too far. We also have the means and capabilities to defend against you. This is our understanding." "The Times" Off topic: Is this really the case?….

However, while the two parties hold different views, Switzerland, a neutral country, has different views. This is what the most internationally influential newspaper in their country, "International Wire", said.

"We should call it the Good Neighbor and Friendly Agreement. This explanation is easier to understand. Many German and Spanish experts explain it this way. They say that this will be a change in the relationship between countries in the world in the future. This kind of Relations can alleviate various conflicts between countries to a great extent. This kind of relationship between them can make the people of the two countries more cordial and have more urgent ideas to understand the problems that need to be solved. If we use international From a political perspective, this will have a huge impact on the relationship between countries. Because of its emergence, it will create a solid foundation and strong vitality between countries and neighboring countries. Promote peace between countries. Common development, mutual assistance and trust, strengthening regional economic communication and development, and coordinating the economic and political views and coordination between the two countries are more able to contain and offset the uncoordinated voices between the two countries.

An authoritative professor from the University of Madrid in Spain said: The most important thing about the relationship between the two countries is that although the two countries use different modifiers and emphasize different emphases, they still have basic aspects. Are the same. That is to say, the most important thing in establishing relations between the two countries is to create a strategic balanced cooperative relationship, which has a great impact on world peace and is intended to promote the continued development of world peace and promote a more peaceful relationship between established powers and emerging powers. As they get along, conflicts of interest and war-like incidents occur. This is the main purpose of this relationship.

Generally speaking, these three voices are being conveyed in the world. As for colonies and other places, some places exclaim that this is to coordinate the positions of the powerful countries. This will give the great powers a chance to breathe due to mutual attacks on each other. , now if the powerful countries really continue to develop in that direction, then in the end the world will always be a relationship between the suzerain country and the colony, which will be a terrible thing. This is the lament of some people who cherish the dream of national restoration or founding of the country.

At the same time, this is also a huge voice in the United States, because the U.S. arms business has increased investment in these years, and wars and small wars continue to occur around the world, which has gained them a lot of room for development, and now Spain and The birth of this relationship between Germany and Germany, isn't it taking away the jobs of these people, isn't it giving a large number of them careers? This is why the public is beginning to boil, and this is why President Theodore Roosevelt is now holding an emergency meeting.

France is also holding an emergency meeting under the leadership of a strong president. As for the United Kingdom, their government is waiting at Buckingham Palace for the roaring arrival of Edward VII.

Alfonso was thinking the same thing. What he was thinking was, would his whole plan work?

In fact, no one else understands the true meaning of Alfonso. His real idea is that this is just a trigger. The birth of this relationship will be a polydomino effect. By then, other countries will If we see that Britain, France and other major powers are taking Germany, Spain, etc. into account because of this relationship, other countries will do everything possible to request to join if they are afraid of Britain, France, Tsarist Russia, etc., and then it will be Spain and Germany's turn to pick one by one. However, Will such a result happen? Alfonso is really looking forward to it and a little nervous at the same time.

In fact, this is Alfonso borrowing the strategic method of the United States in Latin America. Its main purpose is that there will always be a relationship between big countries and small countries in the world, and small countries will always be in the embarrassment of being oppressed. Therefore, just fight with children. Just like looking for helpers, they will also look for helpers. The United Kingdom is famous for its independent governance, but France is a country with a huge appetite, not to mention Tsarist Russia. Its land has spanned two continents, and there are seas on both sides of the east and west. their share. Although the same is true for Germany, it is an emerging country, and the same is true for Spain. This is the case now. If such a country joins, its weight will be greatly increased. According to Alfonso's idea, perhaps Ottoman Turkey is because of the British occupation of the Middle East by the British in Egypt. Occupation and other reasons, maybe he will choose to join. After all, it will be a third country once it joins, or if the Austro-Hungarian Empire appears soon, it will be a third or fourth country. This will be very important to them. Instead of being at the mercy of Tsarist Russia and Britain like now.

Immediately afterwards, many medium-sized countries will appear. The emergence of these countries will create a great energy, which can even be described as terrifying. At that time, will they still be afraid of Britain and others? At most, Spain will have to be on guard. Germany is just getting bigger.

There are only a few hours left in the New Year. Now I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year, may you have abundant financial resources, may everything go as you wish, and may your family be happy. Keep asking for votes.

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