Rebirth of the Spanish Empire.

Chapter 64 For Central and South America Plan

"Canovas, when do you think the most glorious period of our Kingdom of Spain was?"

Early in the morning, Alfonso summoned the Kingdom's Prime Minister Canovas. Today's meeting took place in the King's Hall in Madrid.

Alfonso sat on the Spanish throne, which symbolized power, and the atmosphere was somewhat solemn.

"Of course it was the late sixteenth century, when our Kingdom of Spain reached its peak in comprehensive national strength."

Canovas didn't say much about this.

In the sixteenth century, the Kingdom of Spain occupied most of Central and South America, as well as the southern Italian region of Europe and the Netherlands Lowlands.

The ruler of the Kingdom of Spain and the Holy Roman Empire at that time was Charles V of the Habsburg dynasty, also known as Carlos I.

The Kingdom of Spain at that time could be said to be in great prosperity, but it was a pity that this was a grand occasion created by the Habsburg Dynasty.

"On my territory, the sun never sets." Alfonso opened his hands and whispered this famous saying of Carlos I.

Canovas bowed his head silently and said nothing. It was an era that made every Spaniard proud. But today’s empire on which the sun never sets is British.

"Canovas, if we return to America, do you think it's feasible?"

Alfonso asked with a hint of expectation. There are a large number of Hispanics in Central and South America. The conversion is very difficult and can greatly supplement the shortcomings of the Kingdom of Spain's population.

"I'm afraid this is difficult, Your Majesty. If our Kingdom of Spain returns to the American continent, the first person who disagrees will be the British.

Once we really return to the American continent, all cooperation between our Kingdom of Spain and Britain will also cease. "

"They will never allow us, the Kingdom of Spain, to re-enter the American continent. And it is almost impossible to restore the previous territory."

In fact, during this period, the countries in Central and South America were relatively independent, and the interests of the British were limited to investment.

And that's not even the biggest problem. During the reign of Alfonso's mother, Isabella II, she made a tentative invasion of Peru.

In Central and South America, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia, countries that disliked each other, actually formed an anti-Spanish aggression alliance.

The war lasted until 1871 and ended on the condition that Peru paid 300 million pesos in compensation and the Spanish withdrew from Peru.

The failure of this invasion not only allowed the Spanish authorities to recognize Peru's independence, but also greatly frustrated Isabella II's ambitions.

During this period, it was obvious that the countries in Central and South America did not have any favorable impressions of the Kingdom of Spain.

And forced aggression may even lead to more serious consequences than the Boer War conducted by the British army.

If the Kingdom of Spain wants to regain recognition from other countries, the first condition is to regain the recognition of local Hispanic descendants.

But this is precisely the hardest part.

Although there are a large number of Spanish descendants in South America, due to the inappropriate behavior of the Spanish Kingdom government during the colonial period.

Let them gnash their teeth at the Kingdom of Spain, even though their lives have not improved much after independence.

"Canovas, in fact, I have always had the idea of ​​restoring the original Kingdom of Spain, the empire on which the sun never sets. Even if the chance is slim, I still want to give it a try."

Alfonso sat on the throne and looked seriously at Canovas, who bowed his head and remained silent.

After all, restoring the rule of the Kingdom of Spain over Central and South America can be said to be the top priority of the monarchs of the Kingdom of Spain in modern times.

Even a mediocre person like Isabella II couldn't help but try.

In this regard, Canovas naturally understood that the loss of almost all American colonies was a pain in the hearts of all Spanish people.

"Your Majesty, what are your plans?"

Canovas raised his head and looked at Alfonso, who was meditating on the throne, and couldn't help asking, with a trace of fantasy in his heart.

"Direct aggression is absolutely not possible. This will increase their hatred of our Kingdom of Spain. Therefore, we need to find another way to infiltrate."

“In Central and South America, it is crucial that we foster parties close to the Kingdom of Spain.

Only by giving them power and an army could it be possible to return to the embrace of the Kingdom of Spain. "

Having said this, Alfonso couldn't help but think of public opinion. It would be best if he could use public opinion to whitewash the Kingdom of Spain.

"Globo has established branches in various countries in the Americas. In addition to not resisting the orders of the local governments, it tries to promote the greatness of the Kingdom of Spain in a subtle way."

When people around you are discussing how good the Spaniards are, if you are an Italian, you may feel disgusted.

But what if you are Spanish? Even though his current nationality is not Spanish. But with Spanish blood flowing in his body, he didn't feel any discomfort at all when he followed the trend and praised him.

The power of public opinion is huge. It can make anything in the world righteous, or it can make anything in the world the embodiment of evil.

"It was a long period of cultural invasion that allowed them to identify with their Spanish identity."

In later generations of Japan, through the continuous propaganda of public opinion in the United States, the spirit of Bushido disappeared, leaving only the pathological beauty of effeminate girls.

Moreover, South Korea, which has the same treatment as Japan, also promotes girly beauty to the extreme.

At that time, it also spread to the country and aroused widespread popularity.

However, due to the opposition of most people in the country to this kind of sick effeminate beauty, the U.S. plan ultimately failed to succeed.

Such is the power of public opinion that it can even change the character of a race.

“Another point is that this must be done subtly, starting from the children and bribing the officials responsible for education.

Subtly change the children's thinking through education, allowing them to recognize their Spanish identity in their hearts. "

In various countries in Central and South America, children who can afford to go to school. It is no exaggeration to say that in the future they will all be the elite and middle class of the country, and their importance to the country is self-evident.

"Canovas, what else do you think we can do?"

Alfonso finished these three points, then looked at Canovas and asked him to continue adding.

“Your Majesty, I think the use of Australia and New Zealand colonies as a propaganda tool is the best.

We have abolished their colonial status and treated them as natives. "

“Even in the future Central and South American countries, after we have successfully penetrated them, we will also give them a local identity.

When all Spaniards are given equal status, I think it will remove most people's suspicions. "

Prior to this, the colonies of the Kingdom of Spain were only markets for raw materials, and their economic model was very simple. But if we can get the same rights as locals, then the opposition will be much smaller.

It can even be said that if the Kingdom of Spain had developed Central and South America as its homeland from the beginning, the so-called independence trend would not have occurred at all.

There is a fundamental difference between the same nation and the same language and the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire.

"Then use Australia and New Zealand as positive publicity. Planning needs to be careful and careful. This is not something that can be solved overnight."

In this regard, Alfonso ordered.

After all, a person's thoughts cannot be changed in a short time.

"Mexico and Colombia are at the highest priority level, and Peru and Bolivia are at the second level."

"Ecuador, Venezuela, Chile, Argentina and Central American countries are in level three."

"Follow this priority to complete the cultural penetration into several countries."

As for why Mexico and Colombia were chosen first, it was because riots like a civil war were taking place in Mexico.

Before that, there had been the U.S.-Mexican War, the Pastry War, the Franco-Mexican War, and now there are signs of dictatorship in Mexico.

It can be said that at this time, Mexico was in extreme chaos and the people were in dire straits.

The United States of Gran Colombia is also undergoing a civil war at this time, and the level of chaos can be said to be no greater than that of Mexico.

Peru and Bolivia in South America are about to fight a guano war. But since there is still some time, Alfonso doesn’t need to be too anxious yet.

These American countries became independent from the Kingdom of Spain.

In the original history, they were sadly reduced to being like leeks in Europe and the United States, resulting in the domestic economy never being able to develop.

The most obvious one is the United States’ interference in Venezuela’s presidential election.

Therefore, Alfonso's move can be regarded as saving them from the fire and water.

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(End of this chapter)