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Chapter 449 The British are Double-standard Dogs (First update, please subscribe)
"We will firmly stand on the side of the ally France. Once the Second Empire makes a request, we will send the elite South China army to France at any time..."

In the eyes of diplomats, the remarks in the "South China Daily" on July 7 were simply a joke. In the diplomatic circles of Buenos Aires, this was even called "Nanhua-style talk." .

Send troops to Europe?
Intervenes in the war between the French and Prussia.

This is simply a joke.

People in the diplomatic circle talked about this matter in a mocking tone, and many analysts even believed that this was nothing more than Nan Hua's diplomatic skills, trying to win the support of France and consolidate the friendship with France through his statements during the war .

It's just a mouthful.

But it's not just mouth talk.Even on the second day after France declared war, Nanhua received an order of as much as [-] million francs—although France had quietly prepared for the war for many years, it was only when the war was declared that they realized that their preparations for competition were seriously insufficient.

Many soldiers didn't even have enough marching kettles and cooking pots, and the soldiers didn't have supplies like cans. When mobilizing the troops, the French found that there were no new rifles except the old ones. The production must have come from No rush.

buy it!

Before the French came to the door, the representatives of the American company came to the door. Under the assurance of patting their chests, France purchased as many as 10 rifles, 400 mortars, breech-loading guns and a large number of guns from Nanhua. ammunition.In addition to food such as cans, the total order is as high as [-] million francs.

After the news came out, all European countries were stunned by this huge order, and they seemed to understand why Nanhua was so resolutely on the side of France.

"You can earn such a large amount of money just by talking about it, which is really a bargain!"

Edward Thornton held a wine glass in his hand. As the British ambassador to South China, his tone was slightly envious.

"It's really a good deal. I heard that the South China people still provide them with the Spencer rifles that they have eliminated. This time, the South China people at least don't need to think about their inventory anymore."

Ned shrugged helplessly.

"They can sell all the obsolete old weapons to the French. This time the French have really fallen to the same level as the Chinese."

The China Ned mentioned is the Qing Dynasty and the Kingdom of Heaven. They still continue to purchase old-style weapons from various countries until now, and the largest supplier is Nanhua.Nan Hua's 11mm Spencer is, even to this day, an excellent weapon.This is true in Europe, and of course it is also true in China.

"Chinese……"

Edward Thornton looked at his subordinate who had just been promoted to deputy envoy with piercing eyes, and said.

"What do you think of the plan we made earlier?"

"Sir, I think they will make a decision soon, Mr. Ambassador, the lifeblood of Nanhua is immigrants. We only need to cut off their immigration source, or prevent Qing Dynasty immigrants from entering Nanhua, then the development of Nanhua will definitely be blocked. Interrupt, after all, if a country wants to develop, it must have a sufficient population, and this is the biggest shortcoming of Nanhua, and what about the future? The demise of Argentina not only caused many Argentines to flee to Brazil, but also There will also be an influx of immigrants from southern European countries into Brazil, which will directly affect the balance of power between the two countries."

Ned's faintly smug eyes flashed by. In the embassy, ​​it was difficult for him to attract the attention of others, but as the ambassador's assistant, facing the unstoppable development momentum of Nanhua, he persuaded the ambassador to propose to London, to give Nan Hua's deadliest blow.

It's just that the blow wasn't military, and it wasn't even on Nan Hua.Instead, through the embassy in the Qing Dynasty, with the help of the Qing Dynasty, immigrants were prevented from entering Nanhua.

"I believe that Wade can handle this matter well! Perhaps, soon, we will be able to receive good news. Now he should receive the book!"

The Wade that Ned mentioned was the British envoy to the Qing Dynasty and the most important figure in implementing this plan.

"He should have received it. Now, it's up to him how to deal with it!"

Right here, the door of the office was suddenly pushed open, and the second counselor who walked in hurriedly spoke to them.

"Mr. Ambassador, there is an urgent coded message from London."

"Urgent code?"

After receiving the telegram, Edward's expression changed suddenly, and he said anxiously.

"problem occurs!"

"what?"

"The French have asked Nanhua for help!"

"what?"

Ned was surprised.

"France! Ask Nanhua for help, how is this possible?"

"Yes, the situation of the war is very unfavorable to France!"

Edward said eagerly.

"That's why France asked Nanhua for help. They hoped that Nanhua would send their airship troops."

"What? Airships? The Prussians will be in trouble!"

"Yes, that's why London requires us to prevent Nanhua from sending out their airship!"

Edward said as he walked.

"Prepare the carriage, I'm going to see Zuo... No, go to see His Majesty the Emperor, and ask him to reject the French, at least let him delay sending the airship as long as possible!"

What is the UK's European policy?
It is France!

Just do whatever you can to weaken France.

For hundreds of years, France has been the life and death enemy of Britain. As long as it can make France unhappy, then this must be done.

What's more, behind the Franco-Prussian War itself, there was also an operation by the British behind the scenes, and now Nanhua wants to intervene.

And still want to send their airship, this is simply... to destroy the overall plan of Britain.

As soon as he met Zhu Xianhai, Edward put forward Britain's opinion.

"Britain firmly opposes your sending airship troops to Europe. London does not believe that the New World should interfere in the affairs of the Old World."

"Does London mean that only the Old World is qualified to intervene in the affairs of the New World, but vice versa?"

Zhu Xianhai despises the British so much in his heart, they really are a bunch of old double standard dogs.This kind of double standard play is really slippery.

"Your Majesty, this is for your benefit. After all, as we all know, there are too many interests among European countries. If you get involved rashly, it is likely to cause unnecessary trouble."

Edward is completely looking for your good, Zhu Xianhai is naturally snarky about this, he is too lazy to expose the double standards of the British, and the small thoughts in the hearts of the British, their purpose of doing all this is nothing more than Just to weaken the French.

A weakened France is extremely beneficial to Britain. Historically, they have weakened France through the Franco-Prussian War, thereby winning the status of a superpower and mastering the entire world.Even until the First World War did not shake the British position.

"Mr. Ambassador, I think you are late. Because we have sent the airship, and now they are on their way."

what?
Now it was Edward's turn to be dumbfounded. His eyes widened in astonishment, and he couldn't believe what he heard.

"What? They, they're already on their way? How is that possible?"

"Yes, they have already set off."

Zhu Xianhai replied.

"I think they will reach the sky over Europe in a few days at most!"

(End of this chapter)