Chapter 569: The Boer War and the Pacific Federation!
When the time entered 1885, there was suddenly big news from South Africa, that is, the Boers were fighting against the British Empire!
It's time to fight! It's really a fight!
This news is simply too surprising, because the Boers, their strength is very weak, don't look at the previous war between Britain and the Boers, the Boers took advantage, but because of this, it is surprising.
Because, it was miserable before, although there were not many people who died, but now, the British have paid attention to this South African problem, that is to say, if they pay attention to it, then the strength has been greatly improved, and the number of British troops in this part of South Africa is 30,000!
How terrifying is this number?
Let's talk about the previous American Revolutionary War, when the British army was about 40,000 at the beginning, and now when fighting a Boer, there are 30,000, which is like killing chickens with knives.
Moreover, there was a war between Britain and the Boers before, and the British army only participated in the first battle of that war, with a total of 247 British soldiers.
With such a powerful British army, how could the Boers dare to fight with them?
After analyzing this, it is estimated that there should be several advantages, that is, the Boers are locals, and they have geographical advantages. This was crucial in the war, and the British were mainly active in Cape Town, although there were also British descendants in the Teram, but it is by no means true that they knew so much about the local situation.
On the other hand, it is estimated that other countries support the Boers, such as France and Germany, and they must support their own people.
But, can this fight with 30,000 British troops? Isn't it too risky?
Adventure, that's for sure. The current British army is not bad. Especially in terms of equipment. At this time, the British army had been reequipped with rear-loading bolt-action rifles, and their small mountain guns were also good, and the other thing was mortars and grenades, many of which were learned from the Pacific Rim Federation.
But the equipment of the Boers is also okay, and the German guys have not stopped doing the arms business, and the French are also selling it.
On the Boer side, too, bolt-action rifles. It's also a mortar, but the cannon is basically gone, and the Germans themselves are still absorbing it, and they feel that such a good thing should not be taken out lightly.
It should be said that the British army has a great advantage, so ......
The Boers also won a lot of battles at the beginning, and they had an advantage in skirmishes, knowing the geographical advantage. But but, after all, the opponent is very strong, so. After a month of war, the Boers began to retreat. Gradually, it can only be a guerrilla fight.
So is this a loss?
It's not completely lost, the Boers are still there, still fighting, only a temporary retreat, but this situation......
"We Boers are good and righteous! The British Empire is evil! They are violating our rights and taking us by force! Their purpose is gold! A bunch of shameless people! ……”
The war was so hard, Paul. Of course, President Kryuger is going to come out and speak, his speech is really inflammatory, really accusatory, in short, he is calling his friends, looking for reinforcements, shouting to Europe!
That's right, because the cause of this war was the British invasion of Teram, and their reason was that there was a saying about making you independent before, and they wanted to support the Queen's rule.
The British are right, but who doesn't know that they're for gold, why didn't you come before?
That's true, but you can't say that, Kryuger was very smart, and he had a lot of good European friends, but all of a sudden, the circle of friends was bigger.
"I, Kryugel is here to call out to the whole world, especially to Europe, and to the Pacific Rim Empire, please support us......"
This...... It's easy to understand what Europe is, but what the hell is going on with this president saying that the Pacific Rim Federation?
Many people don't understand, even people here in South Africa don't understand, let alone Europeans, and this news, that people shouted so, and naturally the news spread to the Pacific Rim Federation, and it reached the center of the imperial capital.
"Your Majesty! When the minister heard that the head of the distant country, whose name was Kryuger, in his words, there was a desire to ask for help from our country, which ......"
"Your Majesty! Why is that? ”
"Your Majesty! Do we have any diplomatic relations with that remote state? ”
"Your Majesty! Could it be that you are secretly ......"
The imperial capital of the Pacific Rim Federation was confused at that time, especially these former Qing officials, under the leadership of Li Hongzhang, they really wanted to ask what was going on, in fact, they just wanted to ask if His Majesty the Emperor was doing something in secret.
This is also normal, because it's really strange, we don't have anything to do with the side, and our emperor doesn't know what he does day by day, didn't he design an autumn pants before?
"This ......" After Li Mengyang learned about this, he was also confused, he didn't do anything?
At this time, a person came out of the Taihe Hall of the deliberations.
"Your Majesty! I did it! ”
"Huh?!"
Speaking like this, of course, everyone was surprised, and the person who spoke was General Yang Willy!
How is he?
Just this thought is definitely the thoughts of everyone in this Taihe Palace, even Li Mengyang, who thinks so.
However, before this question could be asked, this Yang Willy spoke.
"Your Majesty! The minister is guilty! The minister requests to resign from all his current positions! ”
"Ahh
As soon as Yang Weili's words came out, the Taihe Hall was in a bang!
What happened to this Yang Willy?
Stupid?
Or, something really happened to him?
Embezzlement or corruption?
Many people think so, but the old man Li Hongzhang understands it.
"Yang Willy! You bastard! Did you say something to that Kelyu or something? ”
Don't say it, Li Hongzhang still sees it accurately.
"Exactly!" Yang Willy generously admitted.
"Huh!? What a thief! ”
"Isn't this a bully!"
"Yang Willy! We all misread you. You villain! ”
All of a sudden. The Manchu Dynasty is civil and military. All of them are angrily scolding Yang Willy, eager to eat his flesh and break his bones!
"......" Li Mengyang listened to this, and felt quite speechless, these ministers are indeed a bit introverted, and they purely regard themselves as the emperors of the former Qing Dynasty, but if you want to talk about Yang Weili. He did this himself, which is indeed a bit overstepping, but the most important thing for Li Mengyang now is that he needs to know some details.
"Old Yang, let's talk about what's going on, what have you done?"
As soon as I heard that the emperor said this, these ministers ......
"That's right! General Yang should tell the truth! ”
"Yes! Your Majesty is tolerant and steady, and will definitely return General Yang's innocence! ”
"Say it!"
This...... The wind has changed!
Of course, it has to change, the emperor is talking about Lao Yang, these two words have a deep meaning. Yang Willy is the old man of His Majesty the Emperor, and this relationship is very powerful!
This relationship is generally in the former Qing Dynasty. What is it called?
Hidden Minion!
This is definitely not a derogatory term, this is an absolute super praise word in the former Qing Dynasty, and most people want to get this name yet, because this submarine minions, they will all be soaring in the future, and they will be close ministers and capable ministers around the emperor in the future!
Qiandi is when the emperor is the prince, that is, when he is not the emperor, and the representative figure of this kind of Qiandi slave is the famous Li Wei, the most capable and capable official in the Yongzheng Dynasty.
Therefore, these officials of the former Qing Dynasty, they have the same mirror in their hearts......
So, what did Willy Yang say?
In fact, it's very simple, that is, Yang Willy didn't stay in Cape Town for a while and didn't go around the world with his fleet, well, those three warships were actually visiting countries around the world that have diplomatic relations with the Pacific Rim Federation, and Yang Willie can't follow Henry every day. Roberts hunting, right?
By the way, there must be other activities, and these activities, of course, cannot be limited to Cape Town, of course, you have to contact the Terum Swit, because nominally, the Teram Tuva still has to be loyal to the British Queen, and it is their British who give you limited autonomy.
So, then Yang Willy has a chance, he can contact that Kruger.
To say that this Kryuger is really not an ordinary person, he is really very smart and has a very unique view of problems, but!
Yang Willy said to this Kryuger privately at that time, our Pacific Rim Federation is concerned about what is happening in Teramswa, and our Pacific Rim Federation is an empire that adheres to the belief in justice!
This, justice, this concern, this ......
Obviously, that's enough!
What else did he not understand about such a smart man as Kryugel?
The current situation is that behind Teresa Tuva stand France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the Pacific Rim Empire, which is currently very powerful in the world!
This own strength is so strong, the power is surging!
To say, Kryuger is absolutely smart, he would not be so rash under normal circumstances, but the current situation is really good, with Germany and France sending weapons, other countries are still supporting, and most of the world's powerful countries are on their side, besides, now he has chips in his hands.
Gold!
This thing is the key, anyway, Kryuger has calculated in his heart, as long as the gold is not taken by the British, then they have a bargaining chip.
To put it bluntly, if the gold mines are occupied by the British, then the Teresander will not only lose the land, but will never be able to become independent, but if gold is used as a bargaining chip in exchange for the support of all countries in the world, then at least the Teram Tuwei can be independent!
At least there is freedom!
Everyone understands this business, doesn't it?
So, Krugel originally wanted to back down, but now, he felt that he could fight!
And after Li Mengyang heard this, what could he do?
Punish Yang Willy? (To be continued.) )
PS: Thank you, Brother Feng! Thank you all for your support!
What's that, when the column was changed last year, the black car said it, and the blue camp has no chance at all, but but, people are okay, and it's not like the black car said, there are only one or two seats left in the legislator, hehehe, hey, but less than a third, this century-old store is basically over. Next, the black car thinks, let's look at it, it is estimated that it is fast, it should be soon, everyone sit and wait.
To tell the truth, the black car really wants to see the earth shake, but the black car also knows that Xiaoying doesn't have this kind of ......