Rebirth of the Spanish Empire

Russia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire really started fighting, but the location where the two sides fought was a bit unexpected. It was neither Warsaw, which had just been occupied by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, nor Novi Sad, which was previously occupied by Serbia. Romania was chosen as the location for the battle. Kingdom of Cluj-Na.

South America, Lima, capital of Peru, at the Spanish Embassy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary in South America.

"Why did you choose such a time? I don't know, but it's not difficult to guess." Jeb looked at his subordinates and said with some admiration: "Fedi is in charge of this war against Tsarist Russia. Crown Prince Nan is very good at choosing time and place.

October is definitely the cool season. Novi Sad is a city on the Balkan Peninsula. It is between the Adriatic Sea and the Black Sea, and is closer to the Adriatic Sea of ​​the Mediterranean Sea, so in winter The temperature is still very warm, but unlike Warsaw, it has already begun to experience the winter temperatures of the Balkan Peninsula. Therefore, this is why Archduke Ferdinand chose this location. Do you understand? "

"Lord Jeb, do you mean that the reason why the Austro-Hungarian Empire jumped out directly to station in Cluj-Na was to conduct a real exchange with Tsarist Russia there, and after calculating whether After adding time and place, this is already the best place for the battle in the opinion of the Austro-Hungarian Empire."

Arnold asked thoughtfully. Jean-Arnold is the Spanish ambassador to Peru, and next to him are Ambassador Duquesin to Bolivia, Ambassador Molanin of Chile, Ambassador Rogge of Ecuador, Ambassador Brun of Venezuela, Ambassador Dechier of Mexico, and Ambassador Bach of Colombia. As the ambassador to Chile, Arnold was first in line. Among the ambassadors stationed in various countries, his relationship with Jeb, the de facto Spanish governor in South America, can be said to be the closest of all. Many people are even saying that he is only 33 years old this year. It is very likely that Arnold will take over the position of ambassador plenipotentiary to this continent in two years' time, that is, after waiting for Jeb to return to Madrid.

"I don't know the best, but I know one. That is. This should be what Archduke Ferdinand thinks is the most suitable. The Russians in the north are familiar with the extremely cold weather, but the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the south is. They may not have such a physique. Therefore, the cold winter is coming. Since it is not expected to end in a short time, this choice is of course more in line with their interests."

Jeb looked at a few people with an inscrutable look, and then changed the subject and said: "Okay. Madrid will have corresponding countermeasures for this matter. All you have to do is trust them and your Majesty's ability to solve the problem. And we just need to cooperate. It is already October 20th. Remember, this is a day worth remembering. It is not their war, but our actions. Rogge, Rafael's side , has it been done?"

Rogge is a very ordinary person. The reason why I say this is that he is indeed very ordinary in appearance. However, no one who is familiar with him does not admire him, because he has a very honest appearance. The biggest advantage is that in Ecuador, which already has a lot of good impressions of Spain, Rogge's ordinary appearance will win the favor of the locals in many cases, especially Rogge's different style of doing things: he often observes Ecuadorian people at close range. People's livelihood conditions and communication with local people have made his reputation spread in Madrid's diplomatic circles. It is said that if nothing else happens, he may have a deputy foreign minister waiting for the next cabinet. he.

Rogge's calm face finally began to look like the waves that had just been thrown into the lake by a stone, and he said with a natural smile: "Raphael is old, and now it is the world of young people, so now Raphael actually He has begun to not manage national affairs very much. Now Raphael's old subordinate Haier is managing his interior department. And since with our support, Horn became the president of Ecuador, he began a series of The move, at least on the surface, is pro-Spain."

"Oh, on the surface?" Jeb looked at Rogge with interest and asked, "How on the surface?"

"Although he didn't make many obvious moves and seemed very calm. If you didn't know better, before it touched our interests, many people thought that our relationship was still as cooperative and unintentional as before. However, Horn What he didn't know was that he never expected that we had set up a big spy at major ports. Especially in addition to official relations, we were also very concerned about this problem of businessmen, so when the spokesmen of many American consortiums came to After the port in Ecuador, we paid very close attention, and finally got some surprising news. Horn actually wanted to make a simple strategic agreement with the United States to supplement our vacancies, although the agreement was far away. It’s far away and cannot be compared to what’s between us, but this seems to be already.”

"Has it reached our bottom line?" Jeb glanced at Rogge, and then said, "Supplementary agreement, it is better to say that it is more like being a substitute. Supplementary agreement, it seems that some people have changed their minds, but , Fortunately, Your Majesty has already taken precautions. He knew that in the face of interests, no matter how strong a heart or friendship is, it will collapse at any time. In comparison, are you facing a similar situation now?"

The remaining people nodded in agreement.

"Sir, what should we do now? Should we directly stop them from going deeper?" Arnold said worriedly. "The Americans seem to have stretched their claws a little too long. We should teach them a lesson? Otherwise, they don't know where to go from east to west and violate our interests."

"No. This is not the best way. After all, it is just like a dike. If we move the soil from the east to the west and let go of the river water in the west, when the river water in the east attacks the dike, we will be very passive. So, diplomacy The minister has given us a simple yet difficult task?"

Hard and easy? What is this mission? This really aroused their expectations.

Such tasks are being carried out not only in Lima, but also in Pasirna, Western Australia, Bata, Equatorial Guinea, Africa, and Los Angeles, North America.

In Vienna in Europe, such a mission is now being carried out, but compared to other places, the meeting has just been held here, and Eugene is waiting for distinguished guests who are reasonable and unexpected.

Ferdinand watched the Spanish ambassadors to various European countries leaving step by step. Every time he passed by, he would bow to the other person and nod in return with a smile. Ignoring those people who looked back in astonishment from time to time, he was personally greeted by Eugene and entered the office where residual heat still remained.

After Eugene waved everyone except the translator out, he slowly said: "Ambassador, it seems you are very busy?"

Eugene looked at the extremely calm Crown Prince Ferdinand, despised him in his heart, and said:

"I can't help but be busy. This position and tasks are really tiring. If I had known earlier, I might as well have changed with that guy Jeb and went to South America to enjoy the tropical rainforest and South American climate. , I think it should be more comfortable." After saying that, Eugene gently hit his waist a few times as if nothing was wrong, as if he had just been busy at the desk for two days and three nights.

Ferdinand felt a little bitter in his heart. He was begging and being begged. Although there was only one more word, the treatment was completely different. He was one of the most powerful princes in Europe. He already felt very uncomfortable waiting for someone outside. It's embarrassing. Although in fact he doesn't care, if this news spreads, it will still have a big impact on him.

Is this considered a courtesy corporal? Thinking of this, Ferdinand still smiled bitterly, because, it seems, for the former Prime Minister of Spain, this word is still a bit bitter that is difficult to express. After all, the rights and status of this de facto governor of Europe are less than those of the former Prime Minister of Spain. It seems that the two prime ministers of their own countries are not too far apart. Moreover, at the critical juncture of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the importance of others to oneself was even less important than one's need for others. After all, they are dealing with many European countries at the same time.

Corporal Li Xian? Eugene didn't think that the other party just thought like this. As a veteran in the political arena, it can be said that Eugene is definitely a seasoned person. He has seen through many things both on the outside and inside.

From the perspective of ordinary people, Ferdinand's sincerity in waiting for his "interview" is definitely very shocking and admirable for his magnanimity. Others would definitely be moved, but Eugene Who is he? He has been in the position of prime minister for a full term. Coupled with the previous decades of political career, there is no way to hide the monsters and monsters in front of him.

Corporal Li Xian? In fact, for being such a star, Eugene can already think of one purpose, that is, the other party is putting pressure on Spain. As long as the people on his side strictly keep the secret and do not tell it out today, when the other party comes here, he believes that tomorrow the major European countries will Even newspapers around the world will be exposed to the light.

And more importantly, the Crown Prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire appeared outside the European Embassy in charge of Spanish diplomacy in Europe in the evening. This was more silent than loud, arousing suspicion, and Spain was vaguely involved. In the fantasy of the war between Tsarist Russia and Austria-Hungary.

Thinking of this, Eugene said frankly with a wry smile: "Unexpectedly, it turns out that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is also a good player in politics?" (To be continued...)

ps: There are two updates today. If you can, please give me some recommendation votes. Many people ask me why I update intermittently. In fact, I have no choice but to do it. First of all, due to work reasons, I went to Vietnam for a while some time ago, and then came back to get promoted here. I was very busy. So this has caused this, I sincerely apologize.