Rebirth of the Spanish Empire

Chapter 131 The United States, end du li diplomacy?

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"In short, Spain is very popular in Europe now?"

"Yes, judging from the current situation, Spain has successfully opened up the interest of European countries in them. The president has been indifferent except for Russia."

"So Elihu, do you think that now that the United States of America has suddenly joined in, will the muddy waters caused by Spain become even more muddy? I suddenly realized that almost all of our previous judgments were Wrong, I can say with certainty that in our future, Spain will definitely be the stepping stone for our rise, yes, it is very certain.”

"But President, although I agree with you, yes, maybe they are indeed a stumbling block for us, but this stumbling block is now the best shield magnet, helping us attract all weapons that attack the United States. If it comes to them, if they kick him aside at this time, will other countries' attention and vigilance that were originally focused on them fall on us? After all, this is not impossible."

"However, we cannot just watch Spain grow rapidly like this, especially when it is faster than us. Don't forget that although Spain is now attracted to Europe, this is good for us, but, God knows if she is taking a break in South America because she just absorbed the four South American countries. She is just taking a break to absorb nutrients. When they absorb enough after a while, who knows if they will start to expand the scope again. ."

"But the most important thing for the United States now is development, isn't it?" As Secretary of State, Rutte still knows that the future is important. In his view, current diplomacy can allow the United States to continue to develop until it reaches other countries. You can only look up to it. Of course, President Theodore has a different perspective. This cannot be said to be wrong, but because Theodore also thought about the development of Spain. The other party's development speed has brought the economies of the two countries close to each other quickly. , even in terms of economic influence, because of the geographical and historical reasons of each country, Spain's influence is even more powerful. Therefore, the president is thinking of the United States, whether it is now or in the future, Spain poses a threat to it, so The president has the urgent idea of ​​suppressing Spain again, but Elihu Root thinks that it is more important to develop the United States first. After all, everything must be strengthened before we can talk about the issue of hegemony.

"Elaihu, I know that your point of view is not wrong, and my point of view should also be good." After receiving the other party's affirmation, Theodore said: "In this case, and we have also had discussions about Spain before. Policy issues, however, continue to allow this is our view a few months ago, but Spain's speed has exceeded our bottom line, the annual speed of 14, this is such a high speed, and we are only about 7 Last year, they were our 29.41, but look at this year, it is now more than 31. Calculated from next year, they have already caught up with our 33, which is one-third, and may reach ours in less than ten years. More than half of the scale, this is based on the fact that the other party's per capita GDP far exceeds ours. If the other party's population also grows rapidly in the next ten years, then, God, it will take time to catch up with ours. The clock will also turn faster. In about twenty years, a country will emerge that far exceeds ours in terms of economic scale, per capita scale, and military scale. It will be more developed and have much greater influence on the world. The country appears again, and at this time, Elihu, we will find that the United States can only continue to lie here and watch other European countries dance as it is now, and we can only watch."

"So, what the president is saying is that we now need to change the perception of Spain in our foreign policy strategy? And implement a different strategy?"

"Not bad." Theodore looked at his hands firmly, and then looked at Elihurut with an unquestioning look.

"In that case" he sighed in his heart. Since Theodore has decided this way, as the Secretary of State, Root knows that it is most urgent for him to designate a new strategy now. Although he has some objections to Spain's feud, it does not hinder his understanding of his profession and his thoughts on corresponding to the president.

"How?" Theodore knew that he had finally convinced his old friend and subordinate.

"In that case," Elihu's eyes flashed, and he said: "Since the president believes that Spain poses a greater threat, and President Monroe's policies are actually in name only due to Spain's efforts in South America these days, then, now I Strategies have been formulated based on local conditions.”

"Adapt measures to local conditions?" Seeing Lute's confidence again, Theodore straightened up and asked as if he was also affected.

"Since Spain is now attacking everywhere quickly, why don't we follow their footsteps and enter the Eurasian continent?"

Theodore: "?"

"Due to Spain's own ideas, Russia was the only one left out of this diplomatic action and did not participate. If this is the case, then we can pick up and use some that others don't want. It will also be good to weaken the opponent's spirit for us. Notice."

"Russia,?

"Yes, Spain has opened the box of confrontation with Russia. Originally, they had nothing to do with each other. However, Spanish land has appeared in Northern Europe, which has triggered a crisis of trust between them. The reason why we have not intervened in European politics before , so I have never known where to start, and because other European countries are wary of us, we have always been excluded. Since Russia has turned against Spain this time, and obviously, we can After receiving the news, other countries must have also received such news. When the wind was triumphant, Nicholas II was definitely frightened and anxious. After all, if Spain was recognized by the German Empire, Britain and France at the same time, and Austria would be It is the natal family of Alfonso XIII’s mother Maria, and she is the Archduke of Austria there. Therefore, the Austro-Hungarian Empire definitely supports Spain, not to mention Italy. They have been one family for hundreds of years, and the Ottomans themselves are The relationship with Russia is an enemy country, and now he is also very close to Spain. Needless to say, he is definitely standing behind Spain and cheering."

"So Nicholas II urgently needs the help of other countries at this time. Although France will not deal with them, but at this time he will not ignore the alliance and choose to wait and see. After all, he does not want to offend his close neighbor Spain, and Britain is in Japan and Russia. This can be seen in the attitude towards the war. Germany has no sense of trust, and Austria-Hungary is already in trouble if it leads to the Bosnia and Herzegovina issue. So what you are saying is that we can get better with Russia first, and then wait for opportunities. Join the game." Theodore's mind was also spinning rapidly, and he quickly came up with a summary of his own thoughts.

The second update, the third update tomorrow, please recommend monthly tickets and click to support. The style will start to change tomorrow because of the change in the position of the United States... (To be continued.