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Austria is in action, and Anglo-French is not idle.First, the Spanish took the Spanish island (Haiti), and then the three countries accelerated the pace of expansion in Mexico.

The British have just cracked down on the Indian rebellion, and the French still focus on Italy.So this time Mexico is luckier than in history. The expansion of various countries is dominated by 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 infiltrate the US states.

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

London

As the world's No. 1 naval power, the British plan to intervene in the United States this time, the British have deservedly become the boss.

No one competes with them 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 pocket army of the Americans does not represent the real strength of the Americans. The strength of the militia in most federal states is above the federal government.

Downing Street Prime Minister's House, the new British Prime Minister John Russell is holding a meeting.

"You guys, the guy from Lincoln has ordered the blockade of the East Coast. How to ensure that our trade with the southern government is running properly has become our current problem."

There is no doubt that capitalists engaged in the cotton textile industry have put pressure on the London government.If it is only a short-term blockade, everyone will stick with 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 intolerable.It is important to know that the cotton spinning industry is the pillar industry of the British. Once a problem occurs, the entire British economy will be hit hard.

The Secretary of the Navy, Edward, said unhurriedly: "Your Excellency, this issue should not be too worried. The Confederate government's coastline is not short. I think the US Navy should not have such a strong strength.

Now the northern government is still working hard to build ships, and when they have that strength, we can also join in the intervention of all countries and classify the coastal areas of the Confederate government as safe areas.

At present, the Austrian ocean-going fleet has arrived on the west coast of the United States, and the French fleet has also set off. Together with our fleet in Spain and the Americas, it is simply not Americans can compete."

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

The 16,000-person pocket version of the Federal Army, don't talk about it.After the outbreak of the Civil War, it was instantly reduced by a third.

The United States Federal Army is scattered throughout the country, and the army stationed in the southern states is naturally separated from the command of the federal government.

It's not much better if the army can't do the navy.When President Lincoln ’s blockade order was passed, the US Navy, which had long released Fang Nanshan, discovered that for various reasons, only 42 of the 90 naval ships of the Federal Navy were available, of which only 3 were available for coastal missions. Ship.

There is no way. The US Navy receives deep-sea combat training, has no offshore combat experience, and has not carried out relevant training.

Historically, the northern government, which had achieved the superiority of sea power, did not send troops from the coast to attack the south, mainly because it was unfamiliar with the coastal fortifications and fortresses.

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

State Minister Agarwal said: "It's not as simple as that. The three countries of O'Fasi are also pregnant with ghosts, and it's impossible to listen to our command.

At present, the Royal Navy has insufficient strength in the Americas. If this intervenes, it means giving up the dominance of interference.

If we are not dominated by us, how can the interests of Britain be guaranteed?"

In this era of fists, strength is equal to the right to speak.If you want to take advantage of it, but don't want to contribute, don't even think about it.

The powers are not fools. The British might threaten the small indigenous countries, and Offaxi, who is also a power, will not give them face.

It would be miserable if the three countries of Offaxi would jointly share the interests of North America while watching the drama on the side.

This kind of thing has a very low chance of happening, but it cannot be ruled out.In the face of interests, everything is possible.

Prime Minister John Russell turned his attention to Foreign Secretary Gladstone, wanting him to come up with a reliable plan. After all, this time the problem is seven points of diplomacy and two points of politics and one point of military affairs.

Gladstone analyzed: "From the current situation, the goal of the Austrians should be the Central American region, the goal of France and Spain is the Mexican region, and the three countries have plans to tear off a piece of meat from the Americans.

The mob of the United States is not easy to rule, so everyone's goal should be based on economic interests.Now the Austrians have the upper hand and seize more than half of the US arms market.

According to preliminary estimates, they have already made a profit of around three million pounds.Our arms merchants are too petty, and the reaction is a bit slow."

Prime Minister John Russell shook his head and said: "This is just a small problem. Arms are bought and sold with a hammer. After the end of the civil war, it will be gone. This time it will be cheaper for Austrians. Let us talk about how we can maximize the benefits!"

Three million pounds is an astronomical figure for an individual, but for the London government, that's the same thing.

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

The money is in the pockets of others, can't you grab it?Even if you want to rob, it is easier to rob Americans directly than Austria.

Gladstone frowned. He didn't like people interrupting him, especially after he became a foreign minister of the British Empire.

But here is the Prime Minister's Office, not his office. It was the Prime Minister who interrupted his speech, and Gladstone was not good for losing his temper.

"Your Excellency, the arms trade is actually related to our next plan. The Austrians have a very clear goal. They just want the North and the South to continue fighting.

After carefully studying their arms export this time, it is known that the manipulator behind is the Habsburg family, specifically one of them, or Emperor Franz himself is still unknown.

Since the Austrians can play the balance between the north and the south, we can also play the balance between the north and the south. The weak southern government can lean more.

However, the risk involved in doing so is very high, and if the situation is not good, both the North and the South will be divided.The South won nothing more. They did not unite the strength of the United States. If the North won, it would be in trouble.

To this end, the Government of Vienna dispatched an ocean fleet at all costs.This fleet should be a tool they use to ensure the balance between the North and the South. Once the North wins, they can immediately send troops to intervene.

I propose to immediately dispatch a fleet sufficient to crush the US Navy, and at the same time increase the number of troops in the Canadian area so as to dominate the situation when necessary."

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, James, objected: “Stop your lord, do n’t forget to send troops to ask for money. We have just suppressed the Indian rebellion and have paid up to 280 million pounds in military expenses.

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

Foreign Minister Gladstone said dissatisfiedly: "Your Excellency, don't always consider the issue financially. As Britain's Minister of Finance, you must take care of the overall situation.

In the near future, we can repay the contribution in the near future.A strong United States does not serve our interests, at least the Canadian region is always threatened.

The Americans' desire to drive us out of America has never been broken.If this opportunity is missed, it will be difficult to think of pulling allies in the future.

The military expenditures shared by our four nations are actually not very expensive.The Austrians dare to send an ocean-going fleet, why don't we dare?"

The Chancellor of the Exchequer shook his head and said: "The Austrians did this for the Central American region. They have joined the colonial movement too late, and the most fertile regions in the world have been divided up.

The Vienna government can develop the African continent regardless of costs, not to mention the Central American region with more favorable natural conditions?

However, we don't need it.Britain now needs to cultivate itself and start a war of uncontrollable scale again, which is totally worth the loss."

This is how Franz developed the African continent and left an impression on the outside world.In the eyes of many people, Austria ’s African colonies lost their pants.

The same is true in fact, except that the West Africa region with gold mines barely breaks even.The rest of the region has been losing money, and the loss is not a small sum.

This is completely different from the concept of countries operating overseas colonies.In this era, everyone is trying to get income as soon as possible, and seldom invests in building a colony.

Navy Secretary Edward said: "Your Excellency, the more fully we prepare for this interference plan, the less likely there is a war in the end.

Do n’t forget to interfere in the alliance ’s strength, far surpassing the federal government, why do they dare to fight us.

Even if there is a fight, I don't think it's a bad thing.

The Confederacy government has restrained most of their strength. We have joined forces with the three countries of Ocefa to fight up, directly wipe out these gangs of rebels, and repartition the North American continent."

Exterminate the federal government, just think about it.Unless the British are willing to burst their livers, they will win the coastal areas at most.

The territorial area of ​​the United States is not small, and the military expenditure to enter the inland area is like running water.Historically, the United States has been able to become independent, even though the London government ’s finances could not stand it.

Including the Second Anglo-American War, when the British all burned the White House at the time, they finally abandoned the plan to destroy the United States because of the large military expenses.

Prime Minister John Russell eased the atmosphere: "You guys, you are off topic. The most critical issue now is to ensure smooth sea transportation and ensure the normal supply of domestic cotton.

Because this Indian rebellion has done too much damage to the place, our plan to rebuild the second cotton center in India has to be postponed.

However, the promotion of cotton cultivation in Egypt has not been smooth.On the one hand, the local Egyptians resisted and did not want to grow cotton; on the other hand, the canal under construction seized a large amount of labor.

Therefore, whether the controversy increases the number of troops in North America does not make any sense.

Now we must increase our troops, otherwise the cotton supply chain will be cut off by the northern government. What can we tell the 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.

However, the scope and duration of the Indian rebellion far exceeded the same period in history. The cotton plantations opened by the British before were also destroyed by the rebels.

In three to five years, cotton in India is difficult to form.The cotton cultivation in Egypt has not been promoted smoothly, and the domestic cotton spinning industry cannot wait.

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

Without new sources of cotton, the London government has no choice.Domestic cotton merchants just want to make a fortune, but they are not prepared to die the domestic textile industry.

Now the cotton hoarded in their hands will be supported up to the first half of next year.

If not enough cotton can be obtained this year, then from the middle of 1862, the British cotton spinning industry will be shut down.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer resolutely chose to remain silent. At this time, if he talked about the lack of money, he would be too disregardful of the overall situation and would be shot by the capitalists.

If the cotton textile industry collapsed due to a lack of raw material supply, it really collapsed.

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

They even dare not trust the interference alliance. Who knows whether Offaxi will compromise with the northern government and sell them.

This kind of life-and-death matter is better to go into battle by yourself.

The Secretary of State frowned and said, "His Excellency, it is imperative to establish a cotton production area that is completely controlled by us. We cannot be so stagnant.

Even the Austrians did not care about the cost and smashed a cotton planting base to meet the domestic demand, we have no reason to fail."

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

Everyone reacted, and when the cotton supply in various European countries was in trouble, the Austrian textile industry was still not out to grab the market.

Even for the dominance of the cotton spinning industry, the Vienna government has every reason to pit them.As for the diplomatic agreement, it was originally used to tear up.

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

In order to benefit, he suddenly changed his position in support of the northern government in exchange for the federal government to cut off their cotton supply without any problems.

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

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

We can send people to buy tentatively. If they insist on not selling it to the outside world, then our trouble will be great."

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