The Cuban rebellion was jumped up by the British, and even the Vienna government, which did not pay much attention, was able to find out.
However, the matter has come to this point, the Spanish government can do nothing but scold the British for their inaction.
The rules of the game are like this. Even if you want to "protest", you must first produce evidence.
The British are very experienced in this kind of thing, how could it be possible to leave obvious evidence and give someone a handle
There is no evidence and it is not a big problem. As long as it is determined that the British did it, the Spaniards can take revenge in secret.
There is no evidence and no strength, so you can only eat this dumb loser.
Obviously, this is not what the Spanish government is willing to accept. In order to seek help from the international community and put diplomatic pressure on the British, Spanish diplomats are busy again.
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"The Spaniards are here again!"
Franz frowned.
In a sense, exchanges between countries are similar to interpersonal exchanges. Only with friends who come and go and can bring benefits to each other can the relationship be good for a long time.
Pure unilateral help, the first time it is estimated that many people are willing to help, the second time they feel bored, and the third time it is almost cold.
Human affection can be exhausted, not to mention between countries.
In the previous Philippine war, the Vienna government made great efforts, far exceeding its previous commitment to the Spanish government.
The return did not come, but the Spanish government came to rescue again. You can imagine how Franz felt.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Foreign Minister Wesenberg: "The situation facing the Spanish government is very bad. Because of the war, the Spanish government's finances are on the verge of bankruptcy.
With great difficulty, the Philippine Islands were recovered, and the Cuban rebellion was encountered. To make matters worse, behind the Cuban independence movement, the shadow of the British appeared.
Spain does not have the confidence to compete with the British, and they have no better choice than to help the international community. "
In this world where the strong eat the weak, being weak is the original sin.
Although Spain is also a member of the great powers, parallel imports are parallel imports. After the Philippine war, many countries no longer recognize their status as great powers.
Perhaps the Cuban independence movement was just an idle move by the British government, but the Spaniards dared not ignore it.
I can't stand it by myself. To offset the pressure of the British, the best choice is to ask the boss for help.
The Spanish government has sufficient reasons to believe that as long as the European Union intervenes in the British government, it will give up its support for the Cuban Independent Organization, just as it would sit by and watch Japan give up the Philippine Islands.
"How is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs going to respond?"
Franz asked.
The boss is not a good one either. No matter whether you are patient or not, when things come, you can't pass the buck.
Just dealing with these hassles also requires skill. It is necessary to pay attention to protecting the interests of the younger brothers, and not to let the younger brothers feel cold;
Obviously, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has more experience in this area. I deal with all kinds of troubles every day, and I know how to deal with it.
Foreign Secretary Wesenberg: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that it is possible to provide Spain with limited support, namely: to ensure that the British are not directly involved in the Cuban independence movement.
If Spain wants more, then show direct evidence that the British planned the Cuban independence movement, or persuade the countries of the alliance.
As long as the countries of the European continent agree, we can also have another international intervention. "
Unlike the Philippine War, the Vienna government had promised during the Anti-French War that the Cuban independence movement was not within the scope of the agreement.
Since there is no agreement, it can only be "official". Able to provide limited support and resist the pressure of the British, the Vienna government has fulfilled its role as the boss.
Sending troops to help put down a rebellion is a joke. Even if he can't handle his own housework, he is too embarrassed to take it out.
A colony is not a native land. According to the current rules of the game, if you can't keep it, you should give it up, and you don't even want to get sympathy points.
As for the subsequent international intervention, it is more like a picture of "seeing, but not eating".
The British are not the soft persimmons of Japan.
There is no pressure from European countries to the indigenous country that has no sense of existence in Japan. Seeing that several major countries in the alliance support intervention, everyone is happy to sell Spain a face.
The British are different. Although Britain has lost its right to speak in Europe, the Royal Navy still dominates the world.
All countries can personally feel the strength of the British. If you want them to support them in spirit and condemn them verbally, there is no problem.
If we really want everyone to confront the British directly, or even carry out armed intervention, it will be: "cough, cough, cough", we are not feeling well and take the first step.
Not to mention European countries, even the Vienna government is afraid of the British.
Unless Spain gets the evidence, as the boss, it has to come forward, or the Vienna government is also unwilling to confront the British because of this trivial matter.
Even if the Spanish government tries its best, there is hope at best, or the only possible persuasion is the Russians.
Nicholas II, who just succeeded to the throne, is about to do a "big business" and should not mind confronting the British.
There is bound to be a war between Britain and Russia, and the day when the Central Asian Railway is constructed is already doomed.
"The enemy of the enemy is a friend." If Spain had the courage to ally with the Russians against the British, the tsarist government would definitely vote in the alliance.
Then, there is no then. The Russian navy has limited strength and no ability to intervene; the tsarist government is so poor that it is so hard to cheer up, and the actual assistance is infinitely close to zero.
After thinking for a while, Franz said slowly: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can arrange for a normal reception. By the way, tell the Spanish Prime Minister that I am on vacation and I don't have time to see him now."
Obviously, Franz acquiesced to what the Foreign Ministry did. Cuba and the Shinra Empire have nothing to do with each other. If Cuba is smashed and the international sugar price rises, maybe he will be able to charge more tariffs.
In recent years, the noble lords have not been in vain, and one after another plantation has emerged, and all kinds of economic crops are basically ready.
Looking at the international trade situation, it can be seen that Shinra has been in the super position for a long time, and a large part of the reason is that while exporting industrial and commercial products, industrial raw materials can be self-sufficient.
There are not enough interest trends. On the Cuban issue, Franz is naturally watching the fun and not taking it too seriously.
From the standpoint of the Vienna government, as long as the British did not end up in person to snatch Cuba, the Vienna government could watch the excitement.
Cuban independence is not a problem. Anyway, the colonies under Shinra do not have the foundation for a national independence movement.
If it really set off a wave of colonial independence, it would be the British who would be the headaches. If they didn't contribute to the latter, even if they were worthy of Spain.
It doesn't matter if Spain can suppress the rebellion. The conflict between Britain and Spain has added another dimension, which will help to strengthen the international anti-British forces.
By the way, it can also help digest the ammunition inventory. The free ammunition treatment during the Philippine War, which is already history, is now charged.
No money, don't be afraid.
Shinra has the most professional bank and financial team, who provide this kind of international loan service for international friends who need funds.
As long as you have enough collateral, you can borrow as much as you want. Even for the sake of friendship between the two countries, we can still obtain the most favorable loan interest rate.
The premise is: to specify the purchase of part of the inventory.
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London, Downing Street.
"What's going on, haven't we terminated the operation?"
Robert Cecil asked in dissatisfaction.
It is true that the London government supports the Cuban independence movement, but it is based on the fact that the Philippine war is still going on, in order to reduce the pressure on the Japanese.
With the mutual compromise between Japan and the West, the Philippine war ended ahead of schedule, and the late Cuban independence movement has lost its original value.
As the world's largest colonial empire, it is not in Britain's interest to instigate a national independence movement in the long run.
Although John Bull likes to do things that are detrimental to others, this kind of thing that may harm his own interests in the future is generally rarely done.
Therefore, after the negotiation in the Philippines reached an agreement, Robert Cecil decisively ordered the termination of the operation.
Foreign Secretary Cameron McCartton explained: "Your Excellency Prime Minister, we do not have full control of the Cuban Independence Organization.
In fact, as early as the beginning of the Japan-Western negotiations, we reduced our support for independent organizations, and stopped the aid completely immediately after the negotiations.
But by then they had returned to Cuba to start their independence movement, and we had essentially lost control over them.
According to the inside report, there are other international forces intervening behind the Cuban independence movement.
Both the Confederate States and the United States are suspected, but they are too secretive, and the Cuban Independence Organization itself does not know who is supporting them. "
Cameron McCartton is also very helpless, it's not that he, the foreign secretary, is negligent.
The independence movement is not like a child playing a house. Once it starts, it doesn't want to stop, it can stop.
Spaniards are not fools. No matter how secretive the actions of independent organizations are, they will reveal clues over time.
The British don't care, even if the Spaniards are exposed, they can't do anything to them. The Cuban Independent Organization will not work. Even if the high-level people can run, what should they do with the middle and lower levels
Once caught by the Spaniards, that is, "with the radish out of the mud", the entire independent organization will be destroyed.
It's already on the edge of the cliff, and it's impossible not to start.
Just at this time, a new international personage appeared, taking over the role of the British and providing material assistance to the independent organization.
The high-level officials of the Cuban Independence Organization took their hearts seriously and simply went straight to the stud. The vigorous Cuban independence movement kicked off.
"Damn American idiots, don't you know they're playing with fire! Dare to let the empire take the blame, it's just..."
Apparently, Prime Minister Robert Cecil was gassed. Not to mention taking the blame for others, the key is that I still don't know who is the blame.
Even if the evidence was found now, Robert Cecil would not believe it. Based on the relationship between the United States and the Confederate States, it is too commonplace to design and frame each other.
Since the Civil War, there has never been a day when they didn't stab each other. Watching the fun and eating American melons has become a part of British daily life.
If you don't know who did it, then the British government is going to be the black pot. Even if Robert Cecil publicly declared that it had nothing to do with them, no one would believe it.
After venting his anger, Prime Minister Robert Cecil, who had calmed down, fell into deep contemplation.
Politics is not black and white, it only talks about pros and cons.
Knowing that it has taken the blame, the British government cannot let it go under the background that the suspicion cannot be cleared. Especially in the context of having just received a note from the Vienna government.
Otherwise, it will become: Britain is afraid of the Holy Roman Empire, and a note tells them to abandon the Cuban Independence Organization.
Sometimes rumors can kill people. Despite the fact that the British-Austrian relationship seems to be good on the surface, in fact, the two countries have engaged in countless dark battles around the struggle for hegemony.
At such a critical moment, if Britain shows the slightest weakness, it will cause a chain reaction in the international community.
Originally, because of geographical factors, the European "wall grass", who was forced to stand with Shinra, is likely to make up his mind and join the victor's side.
If it really happened, then nothing to say. The Shinra Empire, which integrated the European continent, was absolutely invincible. No matter how hard Britain struggled, it was useless.
At that time, the British government has only two options: either take advantage of the doubts of the European countries, act first, and fight against Shinra vigorously; or obediently give up world hegemony.
Obviously, none of this was what Robert Cecil wanted. If it really can be fought, Britain will be gone during the Anti-French War, and it is impossible to wait until now.
It is even more impossible to cede world hegemony. If he really backed down on this, he would be beaten to death by the angry "people" before he walked out of Downing Street.
"To restore support for the Cuban Independence Organization, we need to find out who is behind it through them, and I want to know who is so bold and dare to count on Britain.
We have sent secret contacts with the Spanish government, and as long as they are willing to withdraw from the European Union, we will stop supporting independent organizations and support them in suppressing the Cuban rebellion.
By the way, knock on the Netherlands and Portugal. They have gotten so close to Vienna recently that they almost forgot who is the master of this world. "
Black pot can not be backed in vain, profit maximization is a must. Supporting the Cuban independence movement is indeed easy to draw hatred, but it can also shock people.
You must know that since the defeat of France, London has become the stronghold of the international exile organization.
Britain can support the independence of the Cuban Independence Organization today, it can support the independence of the Indonesian Independence Organization tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow, it can be replaced by…