v3 Chapter 492： Aftershocks of Spain's Defense White Paper

The Spanish Ministry of Defense released this year's defense report, focusing on the invasion of the Kingdom of Siam by the French Empire, the threat of the British Empire to Spain, the French infiltration of Spain, the close cooperation between the British Empire and Spain, Spain in the Far East Philippines and Spain's rule in the Gulf of Mexico and Cuba Threats expressed concern.

Brown, the chief researcher and director of the Amsterdam Institute for Peace, who was consulted by the European Times, pointed out that the Spanish government intends to "escalate the military threat" to pave the way for a substantial increase in defense spending.

Spain in the February 6, 1869 cabinet meeting, approved the 1869 "Spanish Defense White Paper".

This white paper opens a chapter on the "French Empire's invasion of Siam", pointing out that the actions of the French Empire have seriously damaged the international order. It says that the French Empire's invasion of Siam may send a wrong message that "the use of force to unilaterally change the international order" The intentions of the status quo sphere of influence are acceptable", raising concerns about the national security of Spain, which borders the French Empire.

The Spanish defence white paper also warns that Paris may increasingly rely on its perceived power to act as a deterrent, which means surrounding Spain on either the Atlantic side or the Mediterranean side, or even the land border between the two countries. , the risk of disputes may arise, and the white paper also mentions that the navy of the French Empire is currently active in the waters around Spain.

Spain continues to emphasize the "Threat of the French Empire" and the "Threat of the British Empire", saying that it is necessary to pay close attention to the unilateral actions of the French Empire and the British Empire, as well as the military and political cooperation between the two countries, because this will lead to the military balance in the surrounding areas of Spain Change occurs.

European media have reported on this.

Among them, Brown, chief researcher and director of the Amsterdam Institute for Peace, told the European Times that he analyzed that the white paper's wariness of the French Empire's strengthening of military power is more obvious than ever.

Kerim, director and chief researcher of the Australian Institute, also pointed out to the "Australian Daily" that the Spanish white paper continued to use the traditional expression of "strong security concerns", but emphasized that "this trend has become more intense in recent years." Riem said that this shows that Spain has become very vigilant towards the French Empire, which shows how distrustful Spain is to the French Empire.

The white paper report also mentioned the British Empire, saying: "The military power of the British Empire's navy and army is at the core, and the military power has rapidly increased in quality and quantity." , trying to suppress other emerging countries, intending to continue to dominate the world's five oceans, Spain should be wary of such ambitions of the United Kingdom, Spain needs to cooperate more with partners and allies.

Regarding the Far East, the length of this white paper has been doubled compared with previous years, and a special chapter has been devoted to it. It analyzes that, with the British Empire in a favorable position in the confrontation with the Dutch navy, Spain has such a large colony as the Philippines in the Far East, and It does not want to see a dominant power, so it is necessary for Spain to actively approach the Netherlands and support the Netherlands to achieve a balance in the confrontation. This part of the conclusion says: "The situation around the Far East is related to the security of Spain's largest colony, the Philippines, and the stability of the social situation in the Far East. It is also very important that on the Far East issue, Spain hopes that Britain and the Netherlands can solve it through dialogue. Of course, the French Empire in the north should also cease fire immediately in the Cambodia area where South Vietnam invaded the Kingdom of Siam, and the truce should be resolved through negotiation.”

This Spanish white paper report caused a backlash from the French Empire and the British Empire, and Napoleon III of the French Empire even directly criticized in Paris, “The tone of this Spanish defense white paper is negative and negative, maliciously smearing the French Empire, rough and dry. I am very dissatisfied with the military power of the French Empire, and the 'instructional' intervention in the government decision-making of the French Empire, when did Spain stand on the head of the French Empire and shit-piss-urine. I will reserve my right Actions for further response to this report by Spain”

Obviously, Napoleon III was extremely angry with Spain's actions. Also, Spain was originally a die-hard ally of France, but now, because of the coming to power of Insabel II and Prime Minister Ramon Narvaez, the French Empire and Spain He has completely turned his face, and without a helper, he has become an enemy, and he cannot even be a friend. How can this make the French Empire not angry.

Therefore, Napoleon III's propaganda has obviously agreed that the relationship between France and Spain will be difficult to ease at least in the near future, at least during the Prime Minister Ramon Narvaez's tenure, there will be no improvement.

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Prussia, Berlin.

King William I of Prussia, Prime Minister Bismarck, and Chief of General Staff Mooch sat opposite each other. After Crown Prince Frederick analyzed Spain's defense white paper, the three looked at each other and saw the fear in the other's eyes. After Crown Prince Frederick finally finished analyzing the newspaper, he raised his head and looked at the three of them, and said excitedly: "Sippara has a falling out with the French Empire, and it's still at this level, this time God has Helping Prussia"

Mao Qi faked a cough, and then said, "The crown prince seems to have thanked the wrong person."

The excitement on Prince Frederick's face suddenly stagnated, and he looked at Mao Qi for unknown reasons, but in the corner of his eyes he saw that his father William I and Bismarck did not object, "What do you mean by Chief of Staff?"

Mao Qi said embarrassedly: "When I met Martinas, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Army of the Netherlands a few days ago, the other party mentioned that the military cooperation between the Netherlands and Spain has reached a very high level. The trade and military cooperation between the Dutch East Indies has reached the point of alliance"

Seeing that Prince Frederick still understood what he meant, he said a little embarrassedly: "Yesterday, I learned from the Prime Minister that when Nicholas Pearson talked with Prime Minister Bismarck, he mentioned that in order to help Prussia deal with the French Empire, the Netherlands is willing to first take a step"

Mao Qi saw Crown Prince Frederick's surprised expression, obviously the latter thought of what he wanted to say.

Crown Prince Frederick asked with a surprised expression: "What does the chief of staff mean to say that this action by Spain was instructed by the Netherlands?"

how is this possible?

Crown Prince Frederick's heart surged up. If this is the case, then the influence of the Netherlands is too great. No wonder he just saw the fear of William I and a few people, but he thought it was against Spain or the French Empire. Let them do this, it turned out to be a long time, and the object turned out to be the Netherlands.

Bismarck said at this time: "The Netherlands gave us a good gift. In this case, our return gift should be carefully considered."

"The Guard is Here"