Opening game, American Tycoon

Chapter 389 Nanhua is also a great power (third update, please subscribe)
Then why must bypass it!
Edward's voice didn't seem loud, but it made Zuo Zongtang's heart beat a little faster!
What does it mean?
Did the British not only abandon Argentina, but also Uruguay.

"I think that the relationship between the UK and Nanhua should focus on the future, not just the past. London believes that the situation in the La Plata area and the adjustment of the border line have no direct relationship with London. Any action in this area, of course, we hope that you can fully take care of the interests of British expatriates here, and at the same time, for the sake of our future friendship, I think we need to discuss some topics!"

Although Edward didn't say it clearly, the meaning of these words could not be more clear-they are determined to sacrifice Uruguay!
In international political games, the interests of weak countries have always been abandoned and sacrificed. On this point, the British have an old tradition. For the benefit of the United Kingdom, they can sacrifice any country at any time.It is simply normal to trade the land and interests of weak countries.

Now, they just sacrificed a small Uruguay, a country that few in London may have heard of.

"You mean, can the UK accept Nanhua's entry into Uruguay?"

Facing Zuo Zongtang's question, after a moment of silence, Edward strengthened his tone meaningfully and said.

"London believes that the situation in the La Plata region and the adjustment of the border line have no direct relationship with London. Therefore, your entry into Uruguay has no direct conflict of interest with London. Of course, London will not stop your actions."

When he said this, Edward couldn't help mourning for Uruguay. Without the support of the United Kingdom, it is unknown how long Uruguay can exist.

Nanhua's desire for expansion will drive them to attack Uruguay, and their war machine will destroy all who try to stand in their way.

What would Britain gain at the expense of Uruguay?

"So is there anything I can do?"

Zuo Zongtang asked directly.

In the game of international politics, nothing is free. The change in attitude of the British must be due to their plots against South China.

"airship!"

Taking a puff of the cigar, Edward looked at Zuo Zongtang and said.

"Britain needs your airship, of course, we offer a price that satisfies you!"

As expected!
Zuo Zongtang couldn't help sighing in his heart. In fact, when Edward came to Nanhua, Zhu Xianhai had already sent him a telegram, telling him about the British plan - the airship!
The British actually betrayed Uruguay for the airship, which was absolutely beyond his expectations.

"Of course, in return, we support any of your actions in the Rio de la Plata Basin!"

With a smile on Edward's face, he looked at Zuo Zongtang and said.

"I believe that we can reach a consensus on this issue. If we reach a consensus, both of us will benefit. In the future, the cooperation between the UK and South China will bring extremely rich benefits to our people. Your Excellency does not think this is natural. Is it?"

While saying these words, Edward remembered the confidential instructions he had received from the London Foreign Office.The content of that instruction included the following point - at all costs, to stir up the hostility of South American countries towards South China, and to stimulate South China's desire to expand by sacrificing some countries if necessary.

Expansion desire!

Once Nanhua greedily enjoys the food like a greedy jackal, it will inevitably arouse the hostility of South American countries!

And that's what Britain needs!

But now he is just throwing out the British license as a negotiating tool.

So Edward Thornton smiled again and looked at Zuo Zongtang. Now he has already opened his chips.

Trade an airship for a license!

For Nanhua, this business is worth it!
"Um……"

Zuo Zongtang fell silent, he didn't speak, he just moved his shoulders casually, picked up the cigar and took a puff, then put the cigar in the crystal glass ashtray, thought for a while, and said.

"The cooperation between the UK and Nanhua will indeed bring extremely rich benefits to our people. The British market is also what Nanhua needs, and our wheat and beef are also what the UK needs. I believe that in this regard, the UK is also willing to cooperate with Nanhua cooperates..."

Zuo Zongtang said while thinking,
"In the final analysis, there is no actual conflict of interest between Nanhua and the United Kingdom. If this is the case, then our cooperation should also be appropriate."

Zuo Zongtang's words fell into the eyes of Edward Thornton, but they were just excuses. In fact, "secret diplomacy" is like this. Everyone finds a seemingly reasonable reason, and then starts negotiations. Directly sacrificing the interests of some small countries, or directly determining the fate of small countries, "secret diplomacy" has always been the monopoly of the strong.

As for the weak like Uruguay, that is the kind that is sacrificed.

"I think,"

Zuo Zongtang said,
"We should sign a treaty, a treaty of friendly commerce and trade, what do you think, Mr. Ambassador!"

What a commercial and trade treaty!

It's clearly a treaty to sell Uruguay, okay?
What is the biggest problem with "Secret Diplomacy"?
Even if it is a secret, it is just a verbal agreement, so how can you convince the other party to believe it?

It is precisely because of this that they need a suitable excuse to sign the treaty, and besides the treaty, they must sign a secret treaty with additional agreements to agree on the interests of both parties.

In other words, it is "black and white", so that neither party will regret the agreement. Of course, black and white is also a handle.

It is to give the other party the handle, and of course to restrain each other's behavior.

But in this era, not every country is qualified to conduct this kind of secret diplomacy.Only the strong can become the protagonist of the secret room diplomacy.

And what about the weak?

Just like Uruguay.But it's a sacrificed character.In this day and age, there is no such thing as international justice.As for the so-called Ten Thousand Nations Cultivation Technique, it is just a joke.

For the great powers, as long as they want, they can attack a weak country at any time, occupy their land, and plunder their wealth, and this is the reason why the great powers are called great powers.

Of course, Zuo Zhongtang is very familiar with all this. He learned this time and time again during his inspections in Europe and America.

What now?
Nanhua is finally qualified to stand on this stage and participate in the carve-up...

Does this mean that Nanhua has also become a great power?

(End of this chapter)