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Chapter 787: Counterattack from London

Chamberlain came to the League of Nations to upgrade the Rhine Security Pact signed two years ago to ensure that war would not break out between major European countries and to avoid the tragedy of world war from happening again.

Compared with two years ago, the situation in the UK has not only not improved, but has continued to deteriorate. Not only is Australia caught in a civil war, but Canada is also fighting for more power with the support of the United States, and London is in a state of panic.

Russia and the United States tasted the sweetness of the Suez Canal issue and their cooperation continued to deepen. When Western Austria was seeking independence, the United States was also not idle.

After the signing of the Washington Naval Treaty, Russia and the United States had a clear division of labor. Russia insisted on strengthening its army, while the United States devoted all its efforts to developing its navy, focusing on building the Atlantic Fleet. The Royal Navy's dominance in the Atlantic encountered unprecedented challenges.

When the Royal Navy was strong, Canada enjoyed the protection of the Royal Navy with peace of mind and lived a carefree life.

Now that the power of the US Navy and the Royal Navy has reversed, Canada has to consider security issues as well.

Like Australia, although Canada nominally gained autonomy, its diplomacy and justice were still controlled by Britain.

Considering its own security issues, Canada demanded independent diplomatic rights at this year's Imperial Conference.

This means that if Britain enters a state of war in the future, Canada has the right to choose a side based on its own interests.

Compared with radical Australia, Canada is still a good citizen of the Commonwealth.

But who can guarantee that this is not a case of boiling a frog in warm water?

During the World War, the Canadian Corps had the same main force status within the British Army as the Australian and New Zealand Corps, and performed better than the British Expeditionary Force.

Without the Canadian and Anzac Corps, the British Army would have fared little better than the Italian Army.

Canada's demand for diplomatic rights makes it clear that if there is another world war, it will not sell everything it has for the British Empire as it did last time.

The situation in Australia appears to be even worse.

So what London is most worried about now is that if war breaks out again between major European countries, how many of Britain’s so-called allies will be left.

Against this background, Britain hopes that major European countries will sign a general treaty to abandon war as a tool of national policy.

This treaty is primarily aimed at Russia.

Before the outbreak of the World War, Russia's only ally in Europe was the Balkan League, which had just experienced two Balkan Wars, and the Balkan League also included the unsteady Kingdom of Greece.

Now, not only is the Balkan Alliance impenetrable to Russia, but even its former mortal enemies Germany, Austria and Austria have begun to move closer to Russia. Britain has searched all over Europe, and apart from the crippled France, it seems that only Poland still has some value.

Poland is okay for shouting a few words.

If a war really breaks out, given the strength Russia demonstrated in the Rivne exercises, Poland would be thankful if it can hold out for a week.

Although the Treaty cannot provide security for Britain, it can at least buy Britain some time.

George’s attitude towards the Treaty is indifferent. Like Britain, which suddenly wants to play role-playing games, Russia also needs to change its image and build itself into a peace-loving, responsible major power.

When the sun never sets on Britain, they would just attack anyone they disliked.

Now that even the British have begun to love peace, Russia naturally cannot fall behind.

However, Russia's peace-loving nature does not mean that Russia's allies are also peace-loving.

After Russia publicly expressed its support for Western Australia, Russia's allies also expressed their support for Western Australia's pursuit of independence and strongly condemned Britain's gross interference in Australia's internal affairs.

This made things difficult for Laurent Pegg, Australia's representative to the League of Nations.

In order to increase its voice in the League of Nations, Britain included overseas dominions such as Australia, Canada and New Zealand into the League of Nations in the name of their countries.

While Russia and its allies are ostensibly defending Australia's rights, Laurent Page is on pins and needles.

From Australia's perspective, Laurent Page should be grateful for the righteous calls from Russia and its allies.

But if Britain does not intervene, Australia alone will not be able to defeat Theo, who has the support of the Grand Duchy of Yuriev.

Alan, the representative of the Grand Duchy of Yuriev to the League of Nations, was also rude. After a passionate speech strongly condemning British interference, he looked at Laurent Peg with a smile, as if he was asking for credit and reward.

Buddy, you are so nice. You have to show your appreciation for this.

Laurent Pegue smiled wryly and nodded to Alan to express his gratitude.

No more. Any more nodding would be disrespectful to the British Empire.

After condemning the British Empire, Andre did not give Chamberlain a chance to speak. Before leaving, he did not forget to invite representatives from various countries to attend the banquet held at the Nikolayevich Palace in the evening.

reason?

There is no reason, I'm just in a good mood today, so I'd like to treat everyone to a simple meal.

This invitation is open to all. Chamberlain can go if he wants to. Andre is not like that bad old man like little Nicholas who turns people away.

Chamberlain did not go to make himself unhappy, but instead went to find US Secretary of State Frank Kellogg, who had just finished talking to Felix and was passing through Geneva. Although the United States did not join the League of Nations, the League of Nations still reserved a permanent seat for the United States, and the United States would also send people to attend the League of Nations General Assembly, but generally did not speak.

In special circumstances, Americans don't mind joining in the fun. For example, at today's conference, the American representative also took the opportunity to condemn the British Empire.

"Russia is about to dominate Europe. This is not alarmist talk, but a fact that is happening."

Chamberlain made a shocking start right from the start.

Although Frank Kellogg's expression was calm, he had already given Chamberlain a thumbs up in his heart.

When Frank Kellogg was in the United States, he had not yet experienced the power of Russia firsthand.

After a trip to Alexandria, Frank Kellogg finally felt the threat from Russia firsthand.

Russia is no longer the old, dying Russian Empire.

Russia now is like a hungry polar bear that has just woken up from hibernation and has already bared its sharp fangs.

"If Russia dominates Europe, the United States, like the United Kingdom, will lose Europe, the world's largest market. This is not a competition between Britain and Russia, but a war between the Slavs and the Anglo-Saxons."

Chamberlain reminded Frank Kellogg that we are of the same blood and race.

"America has never owned the European market, so how can it lose it?"

Frank Kellogg didn't expect Chamberlain to be so straightforward, and he was a little at a loss for a moment.

However, this also fully proves that Britain has been forced into a corner by Russia, otherwise Chamberlain would not have been so humble.

"No country can own the European market, but Russia is different. Russia has the power to swallow up the European market."

Chamberlain served as Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1903 and was very clear about the strength of European countries.

The so-called traditional powers such as Britain, France and Germany do not actually have the strength to become superpowers. The reason why they have been in the limelight for decades is purely a historical accident.

Russia is the only European country that has the potential to become a superpower.

This is why everyone, whether it is the mustache or Napoleon, jumped into Russia even though they knew it was a pit of fire.

Russia is the pillar of Europe.

"If Russia controls Europe, France, Germany, and even Anglo-Saxons will all be marginalized and have to rely on the Slavs."

Chamberlain continues to export. If the United States continues to collude with Russia, it is hard to say what will happen to France and Germany. Britain had better prepare to move its capital to Canada.

North America will be bustling then.

Frank Kellogg was speechless.

The underlying tone of the UK is balance, while the underlying tone of the US is speculation.

If Britain does not achieve continental balance, it will not be able to survive in Europe.

The United States is a country that doesn't care whether it has something to gain or not. It will take advantage of any opportunity it can get, and if it can't, it will retreat back to America and implement the Monroe Doctrine. It won't lose out no matter what.

"By then, do you think Russia will be satisfied?"

Chamberlain sneered, saying that Americans still didn't know enough about the Russians.

With a land area of ​​more than 20 million square kilometers, it is the largest in the world. And unlike the United Kingdom, where the land is scattered all over the world, all of it is gathered together. Is Russia satisfied?
No.

Therefore, if Russia is allowed to dominate Europe, it will definitely extend its hand to America's backyard - South America.

“If Washington is willing, we can talk about tariffs together.”

Chamberlain took the initiative to extend an olive branch to open up the Commonwealth market and extend an invitation to the United States.

It has to be open.

South Africa is independent.

Seeing that Australia wants independence, Canada wants diplomatic autonomy, and India is clamoring to become a dominion every day, even if Britain is reluctant, how many years can the Commonwealth last?

Rather than passively waiting for the disintegration of the Commonwealth, there is still a chance to fight by cooperating with the United States.

When Britain closed the Commonwealth market, the United States tried every means to break Britain's monopoly on the Commonwealth market.

If the UK opens the Commonwealth market to the US, the US will instantly change its position and join the UK in maintaining the closure of the Commonwealth.

This is another story about a young dragon slayer who eventually became a dragon.

(End of this chapter)