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Without waiting for European countries to express their positions, the situation in South America has changed again.Under the pressure of cold teeth, Peru chose to form an alliance with Bolivia and the Pacific War broke out.

As Peru entered the war, the situation in South America became more complicated.Originally, Chile pressed against Bolivia, and the situation changed after Peru entered the war. The two sides seem to be evenly matched.

As military strength approaches, diplomacy will be tested.This year, the powers of the great powers are very heavy, especially when they are evenly matched, whoever gets the support of the powers will get the last straw that crushed the camel.

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Downing Street, London

Foreign Minister Edward: "The situation in South American countries has not been very good. In addition to fighting for minerals in the desert of Atacama, this war between Chile, Bolivia and Peru is more about shifting internal conflicts.

Almost all South American countries and neighboring countries have territorial disputes, and most of these countries have serious internal contradictions, and there are demands to transfer internal contradictions.

If we do not intervene in time, more countries will be involved in this war.Once a full-scale war breaks out in South America, it is a new round of reshuffle, which is not in our interest.

At present, both warring parties are seeking our help. Considering the traditional friendship, I suggest supporting Chile to win this war."

The South American countries seem to have become independent, but in fact they are still the economic colonies of the European countries. They are just framed, and the appearance is not so ugly.

There is no doubt that Britain took the largest share.As described in the British newspaper: "Argentina is our ranch, Peru is our silver mine, Chile is our mine ..."

As the biggest vested interests, the British naturally do not want to break the situation.

Only the war between Chile and Peru and Bolivia, the British have the power to control the situation.If the South American all-out war is not the London government's words.

Different from the past, France and Austria have been relatively idle recently, and have long been eyeing the British interests in South America.

Once the cards are reshuffled, the three countries will inevitably start a new round of competition.Can the British still have the advantage now?

This is a question worth thinking about.

Economic competition is also a war, nothing more than seeing smoke.

If you use the data, you will find that nearly 60% of the current foreign trade of South American countries is conducted with the British, and the rest is divided by other European and American countries.

Prime Minister Benjamin: "The Chileans agreed to our terms?"

In Britain, "traditional friendship" and "interest" are usually equal, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advocates support for Chile, which has only one explanation-Chileans bid higher.

As for the relationship between the two countries, that is secondary.There are many younger brothers in Britain. If the younger brothers have to support it, then the London government does nothing.

Foreign Secretary Edward: "Of course, in addition to linking the peso to the pound, the Chileans also promised that if we help them win this war, we will get the mineral development rights in the Atacama desert.

The Atacama Desert has the most saltpetre mines in the world. With this in mind, we control the saltpetre market.

Whether it is strategic value or economic value, it is worth our action."

After hesitating for a while, Prime Minister Benjamin made a decision: "Try again to see if you can get an exclusive license, and when you are least authorized to a third party, you must first obtain our consent."

Promoting currency hegemony is the core, and controlling the saltpeter market is incidental.Prime Minister Benjamin can still tell the difference.

"No problem!" Edward said confidently

With the world's first Royal Navy, Britain has always had a heavy voice in the world. Even if the two countries combined, there is no way to compete with them in South America.

In terms of strength, whoever has the support of the British will have an advantage in the war.

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In the official residence of the President of Santiago, President Anivar Pinto Gamundia is approaching a group of special guests.

"Your Excellency, our business is done, now it's up to you to honor your promise."

It was a middle-aged man in a Chinese suit who spoke with a smile, but it was still difficult to hide the arrogance between his eyebrows.The seemingly peaceful conversation is actually full of warning.

President Anivar Pinto Gamundia frowned, and obviously the middle-aged man's performance made him very uncomfortable.But as a politician, he can still restrain his emotions.

Hehe replied with a smile: "Relax, Sir Lockes. As long as we win this war, the mineral development rights in the Atacama Desert will be yours.

The war is still going on, and even if the promise is fulfilled immediately, this time it cannot be fulfilled!"

There is no way, the British have always been low in morality.If they are allowed to get everything they want in advance, who knows if they will be sold by them?

President Anival Pinto Gamundia has no ability to influence the London government, and can only take roundabout measures to influence the London government through British capitalists.

In fact, this war was also the result of the push of British capital behind it.The core goal is to monopolize the trade in saltpetre and to promote sterling hegemony.

Compared with Bolivia's introduction of the forces of the three countries of Britain, France and Austria to check and balance each other, Chile has to be simpler and has been holding Britain's thighs.

Lockes shook his head: "It doesn't matter, we can sign a treaty first. To implement the treaty can wait for the post-war, I have enough patience."

President Anival Pinto Gamundia was worried, and Lockes was also very worried.Do n’t assume that he is an Englishman, and he has n’t changed. In fact, the British are also full of competition.

If the contract is not signed early, it may be cut off by other domestic forces, and the capitalists have no morality in the face of interest.

For the London government, as long as the meat is in the pot, no matter who controls it.Lockes didn't want to be fortunate to work so hard for a long time, and finally made a wedding dress for others.

After a short pause, Lockes added: "Your Excellency, I heard that the new troops in your country still lack weapons. I am willing to personally sponsor the equipment of a regiment."

Seeing President Anival Pinto Gamundia's intentions move, Locks continued to add: "All are British Army equipment in active service, and one million rounds of bullets and five thousand shells are included.

After hesitating again and again, President Anival Pinto Gamundia shook his head.He wanted weapons and equipment, but it was tricky to take them.

Locke's face sank: "The equipment of the two regiments!"

President Anivar Pinto Gamondia looks dazed, as if he is fighting a fierce heart, making choices difficult.

Lockes: "The equipment of the three regiments!"

"This is the bottom line. If your Excellency is still unacceptable, then I can only find someone else to cooperate."

"Deal!" President Anivar Pinto Gamundia replied hard

Facts once again proved that there is nothing that cannot be solved with weapons and equipment. If it is not possible, then it must be that there is not enough weapons and equipment.

Countries in South America are not peaceful, and Chile is no exception.The presidency does not necessarily depend on elections, but it must have military support.

In this case, no matter who is the president, the interests of the supporters behind the scene must be safeguarded.

Weaponry is undoubtedly the best weapon to buy the military. Even if President Anivar Pinto Gamondia wants to refuse, the people behind the scene will not let him refuse.