Chapter 457： Tangled Louis

The strongest fortress was always broken from the inside. The simple truth of this is that Governor Delphi naturally understood that from the beginning he was not ready to fight against Africans and Austrians.

Perhaps the Royal Navy can suppress the Austrian Navy, and even block most ports, they still have no chance of winning.

Don't look at South Africa's total population of more than 2.5 million, most of whom are black. In the mid-19th century, the number of white talents in Cape Town exceeded 100,000, including the Boers.

Under the pressure of immigration from Austria, the London government has also accelerated the pace of immigration. Unfortunately, Britain has a limited population and too many colonies.

There are too many places for them to consider at the same time. First, Australia and Canada where gold has been found, and secondly, New Zealand, India and other regions. When it is South Africa's turn, the number of immigrants is already small.

This is why Governor Delphi is worried. Regardless of whether he wants to or not, the lack of immigration has become a major factor limiting the development of South Africa.

The space-time development of South Africa originally took place in the late 19th century, when the world's largest gold mining group was discovered, which attracted a large number of immigrants.

At this time, South Africa does not have many advantages over the rest of Africa, at least in the eyes of the people.

Delphi asked eagerly: "Blair, how is the plan going? Will they cooperate with us?"

Facing the expectant Governor Delphi, Blair lowered his head and replied after half a whisper: "Sorry, Your Excellency, our plan has failed.

Austria penetrated Transvaal and Orange more than expected, and soon after we contacted them, the news appeared in the newspaper.

You know, the grudges between us and the Boers cannot be resolved in a few words. After the news was leaked, several friends who contacted us did not dare to act lightly. "

Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and there are also many Boers who oppose cooperation with Austria. But this does not mean that they can cooperate with the British.

Originally, these Boers were unwilling to be British and were forced to relocate to inland areas. Naturally, they would not have a favorable opinion of the British who had seized their homeland.

Folk anti-British sentiment has always been strong. With the intervention of Austria, anti-British has become the political correctness of Transvaal and Orange.

After the news was leaked, those who were ready to cooperate with the British fell into the whirlpool of public opinion, and naturally dared not continue.

As for the British threat, unfortunately Austria on the African continent is the boss. Transvaal and Orange are both landlocked countries. No matter how powerful the Royal Navy is, they cannot land.

Just the Britons in the Cape Town area, whoever threatens who, needs to think about it.

This result was beyond the expectation of Governor Delphi. He was originally going to buy the anti-Austrians among the Boers, provoking conflicts between the two sides and forcing Transvaal and Orange to fall to them.

With the Boers as a buffer, British rule in South Africa was solid. Austria has also borne support, and within a short period of time it will not be able to retaliate.

The future is the issue of the next term. Governor Delphi does not feel that he needs to consider so much. It is imperative to stabilize the situation at the least cost.

The Governor Delphi complained: "It seems that we are in great trouble. If we do not solve the two threats of Transvaal and Orange, we will not sleep well.

Damn Boer, isn't it good to act as a buffer country, have to fall to Austria, do we really think we are bullying! "

If the Boers knew his thoughts, they would be very wronged. They were always neutral!

It is normal to be close to Austria. In addition to the feelings of the people, they also need trade.

As a small landlocked country surrounded by Britain, Austria and Portugal, aren't they close to Austria and ran to hug the Portuguese thigh?

The explanation was useless. They fell to Austria and endangered the British rule in Cape Town. This reality is more convincing than any reason.

Blair proposed: "Her Governor, the separation of the Boer and Austria relationship from the inside failed, and now the standby plan can only be started as soon as possible.

Before Austria merged with the Boers, taking action to interrupt their cooperation was now an opportunity. "

It is indeed an opportunity. The African continent is too big. Despite the efforts of the Austrians to build railways, they still have not been able to solve the traffic problem.

In Zimbabwe and Botswana, Austrians have very limited power. Not without a large army, mainly bad traffic limited the number of troops.

This is the real reason why Austria's expansion to the limit. Don't look at Austria's many immigrants on the African continent. Once dispersed, there will not be much in a region.

To find these settlements, it is enough to start along the river. Areas without rivers are basically not developed much.

Before the Austrians solve the traffic problem, pulling out the two nails of Transvaal and Orange is an alternative plan for the British.

"Hey!"

Delphi sighed and said, "Let's get ready. The Cabinet has agreed to our plan, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will cooperate with us."

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Portugal, King Louis is panicking now. A man sits at home, and evil comes from heaven.

Britain and Austria are fighting for South Africa, and now they need to stand in line.

Don't look at Portugal as just a small country, its influence in Europe is very limited. But when it comes to the African continent, especially in South Africa, the Portuguese have a say.

They can keep Mozambique and Angola not only by flexible diplomatic means, but also by their own strength.

Perhaps this strength is not significant in the European continent, but it cannot be underestimated in the African continent. If they don't have the strength, they will be robbed no matter how good their diplomatic work is.

His family knows his own affairs. Now Portugal has been unable to compete with Britain, France, and Austria for overseas colonies. Louis I has been in a state of pledge all these years.

With good relations with Britain and Austria, the Portuguese colonies on the African continent have not been violated.

Now that the British want them to stand in line, the London government wants the support of Portugal and Africa to drive Austria out of South Africa.

Not to mention whether it can be done, just to directly confront Austria, Louis I counseled.

As for their pink map plan, which connects Angola and Mozambique, he has long abandoned it. This is not the time in Portugal, and it is good to be able to keep the existing foundation.

Sandwiched between the two empires, this kind of life is not easy. Otherwise, Louis I might have a strong heart, and maybe he would collapse.

The British promised that Louis had no interest at all.

Maybe Britain and Portugal can join hands to suppress Austrians in South Africa, but what to do after revenge?

Counting on the protection of the British, isn't that going into the tiger's mouth? Portugal was forced to fall to the British in time and space. As a result, a large amount of wealth in the colony was captured by the British.

The consequences are even more serious. Once joined with the British, the Angolan region will soon be over. The Congo region, which has been operated by Austria for many years, is now capable of supporting a war of 100,000 people.

Mozambique, too, will not be good. Portugal and Austria are bordered by too many regions, and Portugal will never be in peace once conflict ensues.

Louis I did not think that the British, who promised to protect their colonies, would really fight Austria for them.

Even if the conflict of interest in South Africa is so serious, both sides are maintaining restraint, and without direct action on the surface, it is enough to explain everything.

Moreover, Portugal and Austria also have friendships. When Austria took the colonial step, it won the support of Portugal. Franz has publicly promised that he will not plot any colonies in Portugal.

This declaration, Louis I is still trustworthy. After all these years, it is true that Austria has never reached out to their colony.

To break the favourable situation for the promise of the British, in Louis I's view it was totally worthless.

Moreover, even if Portugal really gets Zambia, linking Angola and Mozambique may not be a good thing.

The buffer between the major powers is not good, especially if they stand in line, they can only be tied to the British and bear the revenge of Austria.

This was not what Louis I wanted, but it was also not easy to reject the British. In the style of John Bull, how could it be easy to let them go?

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