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Chapter 1080 The Empire Needs an Account ([-]rd update, please subscribe)
After the "Havana Incident", the international community was in an uproar.Although the Spanish side announced the results of the investigation immediately, claiming that "the assassin was a Chilean in exile in Peru", the assassination had nothing to do with the Spanish government.

But the Ming Empire simply and without hesitation put the responsibility on the Spanish government—the assassin was assassinated in the Spanish colony of Cuba.

As soon as the news spread, the Ming Empire boiled.Those who advocate expansion seized this opportunity, held rallies everywhere, published articles in newspapers, and carried out fanatical war propaganda.

"Revenge for Mr. Wang!"

"Da Ming's blood will not be shed in vain! Fight to the death with the Spaniards!"

"March, march..."

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Marching there?
March towards Cuba, towards the Spanish colonies!
Spain is the first batch of truly global empires and colonial empires in the world. Once upon a time, its colonies stretched from California in North America to the continent of South America. Except for the twelve northern provinces captured from Brazil, the mainland of the Ming Empire had millions of others. square kilometers were once Spanish colonies.

Although after experiencing the frenzy of independence in the early and late 19th century, the formerly huge Spanish Empire is completely different from what it used to be, and only Cuba, Puerto Rico in the Americas and the Philippines in Asia are left with colonies all over the world.

But the skinny camel... still has a few bones on its body.

In the 13th year of Sidley's Ming Dynasty, two five-year plans have been completed at this time. As for the third five-year plan, all indicators have been completed, and the industrial production capacity has leapt to the first place in the world.Like all great powers, the Ming Empire urgently needed new markets, investment sites, and sources of raw materials.

Although as a rising star, under the guidance of Emperor Zhu's foresight, the Ming Empire was not a latecomer in the banquet among the great powers to carve up the world, and even grabbed the richest southern Africa, but in terms of the world, mouth-watering food It has long been carved up by various old colonial countries.

Whether it was the occupation of Brazil or the colonization of Africa, successive victories encouraged Ming's expansionism. After the annexation of Brazil, the empire's "détente strategy" had long aroused people's dissatisfaction. The "Havana incident" made people naturally focus on the old and decaying empire Spain.

Not just for revenge, but also for expansion!
To be the foundation of the empire for a thousand years!
Expand, expand, in the name of empire.

In August of the 13th year of Shengde, the empire was full of turmoil, from the mainland of the empire to the northern territories, from the northern territories to the Dongying Protectorate, from the Dongying Protectorate to the Ming Pacific Territory, from the Persian Gulf Royal Territory to the vast African colonies, all voices are in unison.

"Revenge, revenge! In the name of the empire!"

The subjects of the Ming Empire in Shengde’s 12 years have strong self-esteem. It’s hard for them not to be strong. After all, the Ming Empire has once again stood on the top of the world’s nations. In industry, Ming has surpassed Britain. In science, Ming has opened a new era. The second industrial revolution gifted the world with many modern inventions such as electric lights, telephones, and automobiles.

But now, the tragic death of the former imperial minister made the Ming people feel an unprecedented offense.

Petitions were sent from the people to the government. In the African colonies, those imperial warriors who were enjoying their lives in the plantations with long-legged black girls in their arms were shouting excitedly. He picked up his rifle and samurai sword, and took the initiative to report to the nearest military area.

As the katana sword of the Empire, this sword remains faithful.

It was amid such turmoil that the Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an ultimatum to Spain without disappointing everyone's expectations.

"1. Seize any publications that arouse hatred and contempt for Ming's overseas Chinese and Chinese; 2. Immediately allow investigators of the Ming Empire to enter Cuba to investigate the assassination incident, and to ensure the safety of investigators, allow imperial troops to station; 3. Given that the Cuban authorities are unable to protect Ming For the safety of the diaspora, the two sides need to conduct further negotiations on the future of Cuba. 4. Accept cooperation with relevant departments of the Ming Empire government to ban organizations that attempt to overthrow the Ming Empire; 5. With the assistance and instructions of relevant departments designated by the Ming Empire government, adopt laws Action to punish those who planned or executed the assassination on August 1882, 8, in Spanish territory and colonies; 19. Immediately arrest the 6 suspects revealed by the preliminary investigation; 137. Immediately take the above measures and inform the Ming Empire. "

In the meeting hall of the Imperial Foreign Office, Zhuge Jun looked at the Spanish ambassador in front of him, and presented the content of the Ming Empire's ultimatum one by one.

How overbearing these seven are!
He was so overbearing that it was hard for Francisco to believe it, he even said in astonishment.

"Your Excellency, are you putting Spain in the position of a defeated country?"

For Francis, the Spanish ambassador, perhaps Spain has fallen, but it does not mean that he has lost the pride of the Spaniards.

"Your Excellency, if this is your ultimatum, then I can answer you with certainty that Spain is willing to cooperate with your country on the "Havana Assassination Incident", but this definitely does not mean that Spain will accept your blackmail!"

What kind of blackmail is there!
It is clearly forcing Spain to reject the ultimatum, and then go to war with the Ming Empire!

Almost subconsciously, Francisco thought of a possibility—the Ming Empire was eyeing Cuba and even the Philippines, and the "Havana incident" was just an excuse for them.

"Blackmail? Mr. Ambassador, you can understand it that way, but the fact is that Ming needs an explanation from the Empire!"

Zhuge Jun said in a calm and graceful tone.

"What the Ming Empire lost was not just an imperial minister, but the dignity of the empire. Moreover, this incident made us believe that the Cuban authorities were not only unable to maintain the stability of Cuba, but also unable to protect the safety of the imperial nationals. Considering that people living in Cuba More than 57 imperial diaspora, we need further negotiations on the future of Cuba!"

What is the future of Cuba?
It is definitely not a Spanish colony anymore, it must be a "Cuban Republic" where the rights of Ming people are fully guaranteed, and it is even very likely to be a Cuban government dominated by Chinese people.

"What is the future of Cuba? You all want to annex Cuba! Your Excellency, please believe that Spain has the dignity that belongs to Spain. Faced with such blackmail, our only choice is something we don't want to see!"

Of course, despite his arrogance, Francisco was not stupid, he reminded again emphatically.

"And countries around the world will not tolerate your country's wanton expansion!"

(End of this chapter)