Rebirth of the Spanish Empire

The National Conditions Advisory Meeting came to a perfect conclusion. This is from the perspective of Spain. This time the National Conditions Advisory Congressional Meeting allowed others in Spain and the world to get a full understanding of the Spanish government and the future of Alfonso XIII. Orientation configuration.

However, this is a rough idea. Even within Spain, many people are not very familiar with the details. For example, the five giants of the Spanish government and Ministry of Defense are currently gathering in the secret meeting room of Alfonso's palace.

"Your Majesty, I don't quite understand. Why should we directly announce the military contraction? This seems to limit the power of our Spanish army in other parts of the world."

The speaker was Secretary of Defense Creston. Originally, the armies of various countries were used to prepare for war, and all the conditions for a world power like Spain already existed in all aspects. At this time, Alfonso XIII suddenly threw out Spain will not carry out any military expansion except in its own territory and that of its allies. This is probably because it has pulled out its tiger claws and become less aggressive. Such a tiger can also be capable of terrifying injuries. Human ability?

It’s not just Creston who has such an idea. Even Foreign Minister Trini, who has always been famous for his strategy, also looks thoughtful and puzzled. Spain’s other three giants, Prime Minister Chavez, President Chief of Staff Jack Stern and Finance Minister Omer also looked confused. [

"What do you think? Let's each give a rough idea." Alfonso answered the question. But let others answer this question.

The latter ones felt a pang in their hearts. His Majesty still likes to torment people as before.

The Prime Minister took the lead. When Chavez saw that the others were silent, he cursed in his heart and said: "If my guess is correct, His Majesty probably wants to use this to retreat to advance, so that other countries, especially Britain, France, Germany and the United States, can Russia and other countries have relaxed their vigilance against us. After all, in the past few years, we have carried out substantial expansion. This has aroused the suspicion of these countries. Therefore, His Majesty did this to ease relations with these countries. And these few In the past few years, it is true that we and them have had more or less direct and indirect conflicts in every major country."

"The Prime Minister is right. What about you, Omar?" Alfonso asked Chavez. Then he looked at Omer. Omer used to be the governor of Western Australia, and his previous position was the mayor of Madrid. Both Madrid and Western Australia are very important places for Spain. Western Australia is located in the core region of Spain in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. It is where Spain’s headquarters in this region is located, and it has been there for many years. Assisting Yan Shun's work, Spain's work there can be fully launched. It can be said that his contribution cannot be underestimated. It is precisely because of this that he became a cabinet member of Chavez's cabinet, which convinced Alfonso, even in the Spanish government and people.

Omar pondered for a while like before, and then said: "The Prime Minister's statement is the same, but different positions have different perspectives. The Prime Minister stands in the overall position, and I stand in the position of our Ministry of Finance. Judging from the results, His Majesty is shrinking the front line, concentrating on developing vested interests, maximizing these vested interest resources as much as possible, and including them more in our Spanish absorption. For example, Portugal has completely become our Spain. economic dependency.

After several years of hard work, the four old countries of South America, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and the Siamese Empire in Asia are now close to the level of Portugal, and the new three countries of Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela are now on our way. Economic ships, although these three countries are similar in territory to the above-mentioned four countries, they greatly exceed the above-mentioned four countries in terms of population and resources. Taking these as examples, His Majesty's strategic contraction this time, I think, can focus more on quickly converting these countries. The four countries have been incorporated into our system and formed our periphery. In comparison, after we made the statement that you would not attack us and that we have no disputes with you, other countries were preventing us from bringing our allies together. There are endless benefits to building our country into an economic strategic dependency. "

Omer's words made Alfonso feel shocked. He looked at Omer with some surprise. What Omer said just now was so similar to the words of those commentators in later generations, especially those who were called economic colonizers one day. . But now there is no such statement. Now Omar has used all economic tributary countries, which makes people suddenly feel fresh.

Trini and others also looked at Omer with bright eyes. Obviously, they also found what Omer said just now was very interesting.

Alfonso sighed: "The Chancellor of Finance is indeed a great contributor to the construction of Western Australia in Asia. His ability is beyond words. Very good, very good. Just now Omar said that different positions have different perspectives. , they also see it differently, so I would like to hear, Jack Sean, as the chief of general staff and the head of the military’s think tank, what is your opinion?”

"I think your Majesty has a lot of meaning in this." He ignored the rolls of eyes everyone gave him, laughed, and continued: "Actually, based on your Majesty's original words, our military can find a way to send troops."

"What method?" Alfonso asked.

"His Majesty said that as long as other countries do not harm the interests of Spain and Spanish allies, the interests here are many things, such as potential interests, such as the sales of weapons by our military, the economic interests of the government, etc. "The words were short, but they hit the point. The position of chief of general staff is not for nothing now, but Jack Sien defended his ability and dignity.

Alfonso nodded and said: "Yes, Trini, the international community calls you the master of diplomatic strategy. I guess your insights should be unique. Let's talk about it. We are all interested."

"Actually, in my opinion, what His Majesty said before is actually just a cover-up. As for what to cover up, it is very simple. It is said that the Balkan Peninsula is currently in full swing. Bulgaria, Greece, Seville, The four countries of Montenegro are currently having trouble with Ottoman Turkey, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire is watching the other countries warily, because Bosnia and Herzegovina was annexed by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and this Bosnia and Herzegovina was acquired from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. , Russia, Seville and other countries were abruptly separated from the Ottoman Empire. In the end, they were given to Austria-Hungary for safekeeping, but they did not expect that Austria-Hungary directly annexed them. Originally, both sides of the Austria-Hungary Empire had hatred. Now, because of us, we have become a semi-ally with the Ottoman Empire.

Therefore, now it has become a partnership between Austria-Hungary and the Ottomans to deal with Bulgaria and other four countries. We have special relations with Britain, Greece, Russia and Seville, so the three parties are now watching. Therefore, if our ally the Ottoman Empire and Austria-Hungary ask us for support at this time, we can still intervene at any time. After all, His Majesty has made it clear in the national situation consultation. "

Trini glanced at everyone, and then said: "As for what everyone else said before, I also agree very much. Finally, what I want to say is, Your Majesty, I think we can still provide eye-catching information to other countries in the world. Just a list?"

"What list?" Alfonso asked curiously.

"It's the list of Spain's allies. I think if we list this list in order of importance and deliberately leak the news about which countries are the most important to us and which we attach the most importance to, etc., we can let other countries know about our allies. At the same time, it can also allow the allies to temporarily open up a competitive situation to get closer to us, so that we can better manage them, and not let them think that they can just sit back and relax as long as they become our allies."

"I have to say, Trini, your idea is very perfect," Chavez said with rare praise, "But how should we publish it? Is it a direct announcement from the government?" [

"No," Trini said: "Didn't Lafite publish the economic data of major powerful countries last time to build momentum for us? This time, why don't we follow yyng's last time and directly rely on them similar to Toumiyyng's The method is mysterious and brings curiosity to everyone, and if the atmosphere inside is not serious, it should be done in a joking atmosphere, so the effect should be even better."

Seeing these people talking in front of him, Alfonso was filled with a sense of accomplishment. Everyone here is a leader in their respective positions, and their talents are enough to compete in every country in the world. Of course, this is based on the premise that others give him a chance.

Now they are all around him. Different from the older generation of politicians such as Antonio and Palacides before, they are the courtiers established by Alfonso XII. Once the emperor changes his courtiers, these people in front of him Although people are still in the Conservative and Liberal parties before Antonio and others founded them, their influence has already been greatly overshadowed by Eugene, Chavez, and Trini, and these people are all Their absolute confidant, when used now, is like their own arm, functioning freely.

If a wise king does not have his own loyal team, then his wisdom will never be any better. It is precisely because of this that he made a lot of efforts for this day more than ten years ago. The result is what we see today.

"You all played very well. Actually, there is one more thing I want to say..." (To be continued...)

ps: First update, there is another update.