Rebirth of the Spanish Empire

"What is the relationship between Britain and Spain now? How would you describe it?"

"Spain and the United Kingdom are both big countries in the world. The relationship between big countries has always been bumpy. There will never be any conflicts between two big countries. They can only distinguish their interests. can coexist more peacefully. In times of economic difficulties, the people of both countries have the same goals, and on most issues, such as the last exchange of fields between the two countries, the two countries have had a good experience of cooperation. , I hope that the relationship between the two countries can continue to maintain good interaction. If you want to be successful, you should seek cooperation with other countries. The Empire is now cooperating with Portugal. It is for this reason that I hope that one day, we And the UK can achieve this level of trust."

"Does this mean that the two countries can have the opportunity to form an alliance on this basis?"

"It is also possible, but I believe that Spain can be more independent. After all, the impact of the alliance is too great. We will make every decision very carefully, so that we can better consider the security interests of the people." ."

"So what are the main conflicts between Britain and Spain now? Can you point out some to us?"

"Of course, if we want to talk about the main contradiction between Spain and the United Kingdom, then we have to talk about the issue of Portugal. As we all know, Portugal and our empire are the two closest neighboring countries on the Iberian Peninsula, even in the We were the same country centuries ago. We have a large degree of cultural commonality. Portugal is a very important political and security partner for Spain. Our two countries are highly complementary, and Portugal supplies raw materials. It has always been one of the important sources for the sustainable development of our Spanish industry. And the Portuguese colony is the source of material collection for the Portuguese colony. This forms a very large road map. It is exactly this, when we see our politics After such an unfortunate incident happened to the most trusted partner country in the world, we are very obliged to help them overcome any difficulties, including national security. Fortunately, Manuel II is a very courageous king. People have also reached a security agreement of mutual understanding and mutual assistance, so the British attitude towards our protection of Portugal is contradictory to that of the empire."

"So the incident between the two countries happened?"

"As you can see, this is what it should be."

"Now many media are reporting, and many people are generally hoping that the arrival of the prince will give Britain and Spain an opportunity for reconciliation. In your opinion, will this become a reality?"

"This is what I hope for too"

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"Don't be surprised, I am also a pacifist. In my heart, war brings not only victory and defeat, but also the beginning of those who died and were injured in the war. If such a situation occurs, I will I am very serious about putting an end to it, I don’t want this to happen to the Spanish people, I don’t want any of my people to die in the war.”

"But many people think that the exercises conducted by Spain, Portugal and Germany are preparations for war? Some countries even think that this is a provocative act against the United Kingdom and others."

"No, no, no, on the contrary, the reason why we have such an arrangement is that we want Europe and even the world to continue to be peaceful. Because just like several neighboring families, if they have equal strength, then only To have the right to talk peacefully and have equal rights to dialogue. Spain and Portugal thought so. As for the German Empire, William II probably thought the same."

"So it seems that Your Majesty now thinks that a balancing act has been achieved? That is to say, the strength of the two parties is relatively balanced. In your opinion, which one is more powerful, Germany or Britain?"...

"No, no, Britain is indeed the only superpower in the world. Their strength is difficult for many countries to match. Germany has developed rapidly in recent years. Its army is the best in the world. This is recognized by the world, but , the land area is a fraction of the world's oceans, and Britain has the most powerful navy, and the ocean is the connection between all continents, so Britain has gained the status of the world's number one power. Haha, this is all personal view."

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"This is not the age of the army before the Middle Ages. This is the age of the navy. Sea power is the most influential factor in gaining world dominance. If you master the world's sea power, you will control the world."

"So the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and now the United Kingdom have become regional or world-class powers?"

"Yes"

"In your opinion, what do Spain and the UK need most now, and what should be done to meet the best situation in your opinion?"

"I said before that conflicts between two countries exist, just like two families living next door. It is inevitable. What we need is compromise. If we want to succeed, we must

Reaching consensus on interests or views with others and compromising are not only a diplomatic etiquette, but also mean respecting and taking care of the legitimate interests of the negotiating opponent. "

"Can you give me an example?"

“On the Crete issue, our countries are all seriously conducting various consultations around the island sovereignty dispute between Greece and Ottoman Turkey, and providing them with various solutions. This is an important guideline for peaceful cooperation. "

“Do you think Britain wants Spain to be strong or weak?”

"I think Britain should understand that a strong Spanish empire can truly be more in line with Britain's interests."

"So what do you think the UK has misunderstood about Spain this time?"

"I don't think it's a misunderstanding. I think it's just that some people don't want Spain and Portugal to form this kind of relationship. They actually want Britain and Spain to continue to consume oil and only increase their interests. They also indirectly want to make Spain and Portugal feel weak. There are signs of weakness, but they will be disappointed. In terms of vested interests, our two countries will not give up their own interests, absolutely not. And this time the relationship between Britain, the Empire and Portugal, there may be some people who want to To interfere in the national strategic issues of Spain and Portugal is something that the two countries cannot tolerate. As we all know, national strategy is something that every country’s leader and head of state should not be instructed by outsiders. It represents the country’s most noble sovereignty issue. , so we firmly oppose other countries’ interference.”

"Queen Victoria once said to her ministers that you are a very smart young king, even a young king, and she also expressed her great appreciation for many of your strategies in Spain. What do you think of the queen's opinion of you? So what? treat her"

"She is a trustworthy companion, yes, the kind that is very reassuring. At the same time, she is a very monarchical person who makes people obey her unnaturally. She is very good and great. A king, Britain is more powerful because of her existence, and Europe has enjoyed decades of peace because of her. He is a true peacemaker. If I were to comment on her most directly, then I can use an idol. To describe it, she is my role model. I hope that in the future I can continue her idea of ​​advocating for peaceful development in Europe. This is my evaluation of her. We have always exchanged letters and we are a very good couple. "The close friend relationship between a young and an older person"

"British people will ask why it feels like Spain's recent actions are aimed at Britain. What do you think?"...

"Time" magazine is the largest and most influential news weekly in Europe. It was founded by the Spanish capitalist Harden in 1904. It involves economics, politics, education, law, criticism, sports, medicine, art, personalities, etc. It It was the first popular periodical in Spain to report current affairs in a narrative style. It broke the monopoly of newspapers and the new radio on news. Its coverage has spread all over Europe and even begun to set foot in other regions. Many of its reports are very popular and concerned by people, among which the most popular ones are mainly interviews with figures, especially Person of the Year.

The first person of the year in 1904 was the first domestic and European figure of the year since the establishment of the weekly. The reason was that under his leadership, Spain prospered and regained its status as a European power. List.

The European Person of the Year in the second year of its publication in 1905 was King Wilhelm II of Germany. He became the weekly's second Person of the Year because under his leadership, the German Empire's comprehensive national strength of the army and navy had entered the global stage. Among the world's leaders.

The Person of the Year in 1906 was Armand Fallier, the newly elected president of France. Because he is an evergreen tree who has been in French politics for decades.

The person of the year in 1907 was Felix Hofmann, now a Spaniard, because he successfully produced aspirin, an antipyretic and analgesic drug. The drug shocked the entire Europe and the world at the time, even Edward VII at the time. and Wilhelm II suddenly obtained such pain-relieving drugs because of their headaches, and even directly sent electricity to express their gratitude to Felix Hoffman. As a result, Hoffman became the "Times" in 1907. magazine's Person of the Year.

In 1908, this year's Person of the Year returned again. This time the Person of the Year was Alfonso XIII, the Person of the Year in the first year of publication. The reason is that in the past year and this year, he has brought the Spanish Empire back into the eyes of the world. Even this year, Spain is the country that has received the most media attention.

Regarding the selection of "Time" magazine, the Spanish royal family and government stated that this is an affirmation that the king is the Spanish Empire's restoration of national honor, and today is the day when Alfonso receives an exclusive interview.

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