In the Age of Discovery, Portugal, as a pioneer, also acquired extremely vast colonies, and Brazil in South America was all Portuguese colonies. In addition, Portugal also had a number of colonies in Africa and Asia. Every year from these colonies, Portugal was able to reap a large amount of revenue. It can be said that Portugal at that time was undoubtedly very wealthy.

However, the good times were short-lived. Immediately after the independence of Brazil, Portugal lost its largest colony and began to decline. Now, it has become a small country that is dispensable.

In addition, the Portuguese royal family expropriated violently, which caused a popular revolt. In 1910, there was a revolution in Portugal, and the royal family was overthrown and a republican government was formed.

The current president and prime minister of the Portuguese government, both led by Sidonio? Pais's position can be described as powerful. Unfortunately, Portugal was nothing more than an insignificant small country, and for the sake of national security, they could only show obedience and submission to Germany in the face of Germany's domination of the world.

However, Portugal has always been friendly with the British Empire. In addition, although Germany dominates the world, the strength of the United States and other countries is also very strong. It is very difficult to say whether Germany's hegemony can be maintained forever. Therefore, the Portuguese government has always been good at betting on both sides, when the wall is grassy, whichever side is stronger, they will fall. In this way, it will undoubtedly be possible to ensure that Portugal's interests are not harmed.

German Foreign Minister Vahit's visit to Portugal is undoubtedly a big event for Portugal. Portuguese President and Prime Minister Sidonho? Before Washit's arrival in Lisbon, Pais convened senior government officials to discuss how to respond to the visit of the German foreign minister.

"Gentlemen, the arms control conference chaired by the Germans two months ago ended without a hitch. Both the United States and the island countries are strongly opposed to Germany, and it can be seen that the situation in the world will continue to be tense in the future. However, at this juncture, Germany sent its foreign minister to visit our country. Obviously, this is not that simple. "Sidonio? Pais's face was solemn.

As the leader of a small country, Sidonio? Pais enjoyed the power he had, but at the same time, he knew that the pressure on his shoulders was very high. Especially in the face of a world hegemon like Germany, the slightest carelessness may cause trouble for the Kingdom of Portugal. With Germany's strength, a little finger may be able to crush Portugal.

"Your Excellency, Germany is the hegemon no matter what. The whole of Europe, or indeed the entire eastern North Atlantic, was under the absolute control of Germany. If we were to fight Germany, the consequences would be very serious. Foreign Minister Fidel Castro said.

Sidonio? Pais nodded, indeed, that was what worried him as well. In the face of strong Germany, Portugal was too weak, so weak that it was not even qualified to resist.

"Your Excellency, Portugal is just a small country, and with our strength, it will not play a role at all in the great power game. So, it is difficult to imagine what exactly the intentions of the Germans were. The Secretary of War said.

"Your Excellency, it is very difficult for us to guess the intention of the Germans to send the Foreign Secretary to Portugal this time. Is there anything else in Portugal that deserves the Germans to value? In any case, the mystery will be revealed when the German Foreign Minister arrives in Portugal. When the time comes, it's not too late for us to discuss a solution. The Minister of Finance suggested.

Sidonio? Pais had a vague idea that if there was anything else that the Portuguese government could take seriously to the Germans, it was probably the archipelago in the Atlantic. However, he did not say it immediately. He wished he had thought too much. After all, that's the most important thing in Portugal.

When German Foreign Minister Vahit arrived in Lisbon, Sidonio? Pais led the high-ranking officials of the Portuguese government to greet him at the dock in person, which can be regarded as giving Germany enough face.

Although Vasit is the foreign minister of the world hegemon, he is very humble and peaceful, without the rebelliousness and arrogance of the important ministers of the big powers, which makes the high-ranking officials of the Portuguese royal government have a very good impression of Germany.

On the day, Sidonio? Pais hosted a grand welcome dinner at the presidential palace to welcome Washit's visit.

At the dinner, both sides enjoyed the guests. However, Washitt has never indicated the intention of this trip, so that Sidonio? Pais and the others have been a little worried in their hearts.

The next day, Vahit went to the presidential palace to meet with Sidonio? It was President Pais who held the talks. It was only at this meeting that Washitt revealed Germany's intentions.

"Your Excellency, the German Empire, as the hegemon of the world, has made a lot of efforts to maintain world peace. To that end, we do not hesitate to limit our own armament development. Unfortunately, our efforts have failed. Countries such as the United States and island nations did not want to ease the current international tensions and rejected the good intentions of the empire. For the sake of peace and security in Europe and the whole world, the German Reich had to prepare in advance. Washitt said.

Sidonio? President Pis highly praised Germany's contribution to world peace. However, his heart kept sinking, and he knew that his guess was about to come true. But how to refuse the demands of the Germans, Sidonio? President Pais didn't have a good idea.

"Your Excellency, the Americans are frantically building warships across the ocean to enhance their naval strength. This already poses a serious threat to Europe. Portugal was a European country, and the German Empire wanted Portugal to contribute. Vahit continued.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, I wonder what the Kingdom of Portugal needs to do?" Sidonio? President Pais asked with a wry smile. Clearly, he did not want Portugal to be involved in the game between the United States and Germany.

"Your Excellency the President, the German Empire wants the Kingdom of Portugal to sell the Azores to the Empire. The Imperial Navy wanted to be able to have a naval base in the Atlantic, and there was no better place to do it than the Azores. Vahit continued.

Sidonio? President Pais said in his heart that as he expected, the Germans were really coming for the Azores. However, the importance of the Azores for Portugal was already self-evident, and they said that they were not willing to sell the Azores to the Germans.