Chapter 331： Scared

Austria is in action, and Britain and France are not idle. First, the Spanish captured the island of Spain (Haiti), then the three countries accelerated their expansion in Mexico.

The British have just cracked down on the Indian rebellion, and the French are still focusing on Italy. So this time Mexico is luckier than in history. The expansion of all countries is mainly based on economic and political penetration.

If it were not for fear of stimulating the two US governments in the civil war, it is estimated that they would also penetrate the US states.

The re-establishment of a colonial system in North America has always been the dream of British, French, and Western colonists. American Moneroism has blocked everyone's way, and now it is natural to kick this obstacle.

London

As the world's first naval power, this time the nations 'joint intervention in the United States' plan, the British deservedly became the boss.

No one fights for dominance, and the British are the most powerful in the Americas. If the Americans do not mobilize, John Bull's garrison in Canada can handle them.

This is not to be proud of. The American miniature army does not represent the true strength of the Americans. The militia in most federal states is above the federal government.

In Downing Street, the new British Prime Minister John Russell is holding a meeting.

"You guys, Lincoln has ordered a blockade of the East Coast. How to ensure that our trade with the southern government runs smoothly has become a problem for us now."

There is no doubt that capitalists working in the cotton industry have put pressure on the London government. If it is only a short-term blockade, everyone will stick to it and pass.

If it is blocked for a long time, or if the northern government wins the war, then the British cotton dominance will be shaken.

This is absolutely intolerable. We must know that the cotton spinning industry is a pillar industry of the British. Once there is a problem, the entire British economy will be hit hard.

Secretary of the Navy Edward said unhurriedly, "Her Prime Minister, you don't have to worry too much about this. The coastline of the Confederate government is not short. I think the US Navy should not be so strong.

Now the northern government is still working hard to build ships, and when they have the strength, we can also intervene with other countries to designate the coastal areas of the Confederate government as safe areas.

At present, Austria's ocean-going fleet has arrived on the west coast of the United States, and the French fleet has set off. In addition to our and Spanish fleets in the Americas, the Americans cannot compete at all. "

This is not nonsense. The military strength of Americans in this era is really scum.

Don't vomit about the pocket-sized federal army of 16,000. After the outbreak of the Civil War, it was instantly reduced by a third.

The U.S. Federal Army is scattered throughout the country, and the Army stationed in the southern states is naturally separated from the federal government.

It's better if the army can't do the navy. When President Lincoln ’s embargo was passed, the US Navy, which had long been in Nanshan, discovered that: for various reasons, only 42 of the 90 naval vessels of the Federal Navy were available, of which only 3 could be used for coastal tasks Ship.

There is no way. The US Navy has received deep-sea combat training, no offshore combat experience, and no relevant training.

Historically, the northern government that had gained the sea power advantage did not send troops from the coast to attack the south, mainly because it was unfamiliar with coastal defenses and fortresses.

Bureaucrats, they all understand. These funds are in the hands of the southern states themselves, and the federal government has no backup. No one had expected in advance that one day they would attack their own territory from the sea.

Minister of State Agarwal said: "Things are not so simple. The three Ofaxi countries also have their own ills, and it is impossible to obey our instructions.

The Royal Navy's current strength in the Americas is insufficient. If it intervenes, it means giving up the dominant power of interference.

If not for us, how can the interests of Britain be safeguarded? "

In this age of fist worship, strength is equal to the right to speak. If you just want to take advantage, but don't want to contribute, don't think about it.

The great powers are not fools. It is okay for the British to scare a small indigenous country. Orfaxi, who is also a great power, will not give them face.

It would be miserable if the three countries of Ofaxi joined forces to divide up the interests of North America while watching the show.

The probability of this happening is very small, but it cannot be ruled out. In the face of benefits, everything is possible.

Prime Minister John Russell set his sights on Foreign Minister Glaston and wanted him to come up with a reliable plan. After all, this time the problem is seven points diplomacy, two points politics, one point military.

Gladstone analyzed: "From the current situation, the Austrians should target the Central American region, and the French and Western countries should target the Mexico region. All three countries have plans to tear off a piece of meat from the Americans.

The mob in the United States is not good at governing, so everyone should aim for economic benefits. Now the Austrians have the upper hand, grabbing more than half of the US arms market.

According to preliminary estimates, they have made a profit of around three million pounds. Our arms dealers are too small and angry, and their response is slow. "

Prime Minister John Russell shook his head and said, "This is only a small problem. Arms are bought and sold with a hammer, and there will be no more after the end of the civil war. This time, the Austrians will be cheaper, or how can we maximize our benefits!"

Three million pounds is an astronomical figure for individuals, but it is also true for the London government.

If it is long-term income, it can also attract the attention of Prime Minister John Russell. Such a one-time sale is really difficult to raise his interest.

Money is in other people's pockets. Even if it is to grab, it is easier to grab Americans directly than to grab Austria.

Glaston frowned, and he didn't like others interrupting him, especially after being a foreign minister in the British Empire.

But this is the Prime Minister's Office, not his office. It was the Prime Minister who interrupted him, and Gladstone was not upset.

"His Prime Minister, the arms trade is actually related to our next plan. The Austrians' goal is very obvious. They just want the North and South to continue fighting.

A careful study of their arms exports reveals that the manipulator behind them is the Habsburgs, and it is unknown whether one of them is the Emperor Franz himself.

Since the Austrians can balance in the north and south, we can also balance in the north and the south. The weak government in the south can lean a little more.

However, the risks involved in doing so are very great. It is only necessary for the South to win. They do not have the strength to unify the United States, and if the North wins, it will be a big trouble.

To this end, the Government of Vienna has sent an ocean fleet. This fleet should be the tool they use to ensure the balance between the north and the south, and they can immediately dispatch troops to intervene once the north wins.

I propose to immediately dispatch a fleet sufficient to overwhelm the U.S. Navy, while increasing the number of troops in Canada to dominate the situation when necessary. "

Chancellor of the Exchequer James objected: "Stop your Excellency, don't forget that sending troops is also asking for money. We have just suppressed the Indian rebellion and have paid up to 280 million pounds of military expenses.

The government's financial resources have not allowed us to start another war. I don't think Americans are soft persimmons. If they can deal with it, it is still our colony. "

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gladstone said dissatisfied: "Sir, don't always think financially. As British Chancellor of the Exchequer, you must take care of the overall situation.

What we pay now can be recouped in the near future. A strong United States is not in our interests, at least the Canadian region is threatened at all times.

The thought of Americans trying to drive us out of the Americas has never been broken. If this opportunity is missed, it will be difficult to draw allies in the future.

Our four countries share the military expenses, and the actual expenses will not be too great. The Austrians dare to send an ocean fleet. Why don't we dare? "

Chancellor of the Exchequer James shook his head and said, "The Austrians are doing this for the Central American region. It is too late for them to join the colonial movement. The most fertile regions in the world have been divided up.

The Vienna government can develop the African continent regardless of cost, let alone Central America, which has more natural conditions.

But we don't need it. Britain now needs to recuperate, and to start a war of uncontrollable scale again is completely worthless. "

This is the impression that Franz developed on the African continent and left to the outside world. To many, the African colonies in Austria lost their pants.

In fact, the same is true, except for West Africa, where gold mines are barely balanced. The rest of the region has been losing money, and not a small number.

This is completely different from the concept of countries operating overseas colonies. In this era, everyone is trying to get benefits as quickly as possible, and rarely invests in building colonies.

Secretary of the Navy Edward said, "Sir, the more fully prepared we are for this intervention plan, the less likely we will have a war in the end.

Don't forget to interfere in the strength of the alliance, far beyond the federal government, why do they dare to wage war with us.

Even if it does, I don't think it's a bad thing.

The Confederate government restrained more than half of their strength. We joined the three countries of Ossifa to fight directly to destroy the insurgents and re-divide the North American continent. "

Kill the federal government, just think about it. Unless the British are willing to explode, they will at most win the coastal areas.

The territory of the United States is not small, and military expenditures for entering the inland areas are like running water. Historically, the United States has been independent of the London government's finances.

Including the Second Anglo-American War, when the British burned the White House, they finally gave up the plan to destroy the United States because of excessive military spending.

Prime Minister John Russell calmed down the atmosphere by saying, "You guys, you're off topic. The most important issue now is to ensure the smooth flow of maritime transport and ensure the normal supply of domestic cotton.

Because the Indian insurrection has caused too much damage to the local area, our plan to rebuild a second cotton center in India has to be postponed.

And cotton planting in Egypt has not gone well. On the one hand, the resistance of the local Egyptians is reluctant to grow cotton; on the other hand, the canals under construction are occupying a large amount of labor.

So it doesn't make any sense whether the controversy will increase in North America.

Now we have to send more troops, or the cotton supply chain will be cut off by the northern government. What do we explain to Congress? "

This is a real problem. It takes time to grow cotton. Without a few years of promotion, there will be no scale at all.

It seems that the scope and duration of the Indian insurgency far exceeded the historical period. The cotton plantations opened by the British before were also destroyed by the rebels.

Within three to five years, cotton in India is difficult to form. Cotton planting in Egypt is not well promoted, and the domestic cotton industry can't wait.

As for the other cotton producing areas in the world, the London government does not need to consider it, and the output cannot meet their needs at all.

Without new sources of cotton, there is no room for choice by the London government. Domestic cotton merchants just want to make a fortune, but they are not ready to kill the domestic textile industry.

The cotton that they have accumulated in their hands will at most support the first half of next year.

If not enough cotton is available this year, then from mid 1862, the British cotton industry will be closed.

The Minister of Finance decisively chose to be silent. At this time, if he took the lack of money to talk about things, it would be too disregarding the overall situation and he would be shot by capitalists.

In the event of a collapse due to a lack of supply of raw materials, leading to the collapse of the cotton textile industry, then the sky will really fall.

As long as you think about it, no one in the industry chain occupies a quarter of the British population dares to bear this terrible consequence.

They didn't even dare to trust in the interference alliance. Who knew if Orfasi would compromise with the northern government and sell them.

Such a matter of life and death is better to go to the battlefield yourself.

The Minister of State frowned and said, "The Prime Minister, it is imperative that we establish a cotton production area that is completely controlled by us.

Even the Austrians smashed a cotton planting base regardless of cost and met domestic demand. There is no reason why we can't. "

John Russell changed his face and exclaimed: "No, we must immediately send our fleet to the Americas to deter the Austrians and not let them fall to the northern government."

Everyone reacted, when the cotton supply problems in European countries, the Austrian textile industry has not yet come out to grab the market.

Even if it is for the hegemony of the cotton spinning industry, the Vienna government has every reason to pit them. As for diplomatic agreements, they were intended to be torn apart.

The British have done a lot of this kind of thing, and naturally they think the same is true of the Vienna government.

For the benefit, they suddenly changed their stance to support the northern government in exchange for the federal government cutting off their cotton supply without any problems.

State Minister Agarwal added: "It is indeed possible for the Austrians to peep at our hegemony of the cotton spinning industry. In terms of their cotton consumption in previous years, the cotton production in West Africa has exceeded a lot.

But they did not export, but all shipped back to China. Because of the civil war in the United States, this year's world cotton production reduction is a foregone conclusion, but cotton plantations in West Africa are increasing.

We can send people to make tentative purchases, and if they insist on not selling them out, then we will be in trouble. "

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