Chapter 1364: Refusal to Join (Asking for a Monthly Pass)

The heads of government of the countries present, Britain, Russia, and the Kingdom of Italy, have all made it clear that they want to join the German-led anti-Chinese alliance. Only the Republic of Mexico remains, and the Brazilian Empire and the Ottoman Turkish Empire have not yet taken a position. Compared with Britain, France and Italy, the remaining three countries are much more cautious. On the one hand, they did not have much contradiction with the Chinese Empire, and they did not have to fight. On the other hand, they were very skeptical that the German-led anti-China alliance would have the strength to confront the Chinese Empire. If you lose, you're done.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister Juárez, what about the attitude of the Republic of Mexico? The Chinese have always had ambitions for the North American continent! "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck said. The Chinese Empire had already occupied the territories of the United States and Canada, and with the exception of the southern states, which belonged to the Kingdom of Spain in North America, the rest of the lands were already filled with immigrants from the Chinese Empire. The Chinese have succeeded in dyeing North America yellow. The resources of North America made the German Empire very jealous, and if the Chinese Empire completely absorbed and digested North America, it would be even more difficult for Germany to confront the Chinese Empire. Therefore, Germany wanted the Mexican Republic to make trouble for the Chinese Empire.

In addition, the oil resources of the Republic of Mexico have become an indispensable strategic resource for Germany. This is evidenced by the oil tankers that travel to and from the Atlantic Ocean every day. Because there was no oil in the country, the Germans had to import oil from overseas, and the oil fields of Mexico and the fields of Ploiesti of the Ottoman Turkish Empire in the Balkans became the main importers of crude oil for the Germans.

If war breaks out, there is a high risk that oil from Mexico will be cut off. The Germans would have to rely on oil from Ploiesti. So. Before the outbreak of the war, the Germans were desperately trying to store oil. So as not to get stuck in the neck in the future.

"Your Excellency, there is no great enmity between the Republic of Mexico and the Chinese Empire. Our people also do not want a war. So, unfortunately, we may not be able to join the anti-China alliance! Juarez hesitated, then said.

Although, the current Republic of Mexico can be regarded as a large country in the Americas. However, how can they confront the world's superpowers, who are too weak in national strength? Mexico's current population is just over 7 million, and last year's fiscal revenue was just over 20 million pesos, half of which was contributed by oil revenues. As the world's demand for oil grows. The exploitation of Mexico's oil resources will undoubtedly make Mexico's economy better and better. In fact, Juárez has planned that Mexico will use the proceeds to develop its domestic industry, so that the Republic of Mexico will develop from a poor country with almost zero industry to an industrial power in the Americas. If you get involved in a world war, it's all over. Therefore, Juarez was not willing to be tied to the chariot by the Germans at this time.

"Your Excellency, the Chinese were cunning and arrogant. More than 2 million square kilometers of territory have been seized from Mexico! "Albrech, Foreign Minister of the German Empire. Feng. Earl Ron interjected. At the beginning, the Chinese Empire took advantage of the danger and then Mexico was defeated by the United States to buy a large part of the northern territory from the Republic of Mexico at a very low price. And this. It has always been a pain in the hearts of Mexicans.

Juarez frowned, when Mexico sold the territory in the north, of course, the Chinese Empire took advantage of the fire to rob it. But those territories are actually already occupied by the Americans, if Mexico does not sell them. There is no benefit at all, but a huge amount of money is obtained as a result. It has allowed Mexico to survive the most difficult years. Of course, there are people in Mexico who are very unhappy with the deal. However, that is just lip service, and if they really want to attack the territory of the Chinese Empire in North America and recapture those territories that originally belonged to Mexico, it is estimated that no one will be willing. Isn't it self-defeating to fight the Chinese Empire with Mexico's strength?

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, the sale of those territories was the will of the Mexican government at that time, not forced by the Chinese Empire!" Prime Minister Juárez said. In any case, he was determined not to join the German-led anti-China alliance. If it weren't for the fact that the German Empire and Mexico had a relatively close economy and that they were jointly developing Mexico's oil resources, he would not have been willing to come to Berlin to attend this meeting.

The resolute attitude of Prime Minister Juárez made Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck and Foreign Minister Albrech. Feng. Count Ron's face was a little ugly. In their opinion, Mexicans are a little too ignorant! The Germans are exploiting oil resources in Mexico, and this is a completely mutually beneficial and win-win business. Since the Mexicans had benefited, it was natural that they should come to the aid of the German Empire. Now, the Mexicans are a little too ungrateful.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, the Chinese have already emigrated to North America in large numbers, and if the Chinese want to annex the Republic of Mexico, you alone will not be able to stop it by relying on your own strength!" Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck said.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister. If the Chinese want to annex the Republic of Mexico, we really can't stop them. However, poor and backward Mexico will not be targeted by the Chinese. Moreover, the number of Chinese immigrants in North America has reached hundreds of millions. Although they have a small number of troops, if they are mobilized, it is not a problem at all to arm two or three million troops. Mexico does not want a war with the Chinese Empire, because in that case, we will definitely lose! Prime Minister Juárez said. Compared to the powerful Chinese Empire, the Republic of Mexico is like an ant, and even the Chinese Empire does not need to use its own power, and the power of North America alone is enough to trample Mexico to death.

"In addition, if the Republic of Mexico remains neutral in the war, we can still sell resources to the warring parties. That is, we can continue to sell oil to the German Reich for legitimate reasons! Prime Minister Juárez continued. He knew that the Germans were very interested in oil. For the sake of oil, perhaps the Germans would not be too embarrassed by the Mexican Republic.

Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck and Albrech. Feng. Count Ron hesitated, but finally nodded, not pressing the Mexican Republic too much. After all, they value the oil resources of the Republic of Mexico too much. If the Mexican Republic could still sell oil to Germany after the outbreak of war, it would undoubtedly be a relief for the urgent need. Of course, this probability is too low.

In addition, the strength of the Republic of Mexico is too weak, and a country of several million people is armed with an army of several hundred thousand at most. What's more, once the Republic of Mexico joins the anti-China alliance, the military power of the Chinese in North America may immediately rush to the Republic of Mexico and destroy them. In this case, the Republic of Mexico will not only not be a help, but a drag.

"Well, the choice of the Mexican Republic, we do not force. However, once the war situation is clear and the anti-Chinese alliance will be victorious, the Mexican Republic should not miss the opportunity! "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck said.

Prime Minister Juarez naturally nodded again and again, and at the same time, he also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

After the Mexican Republic of Mexico kilometers Juárez made a statement, it was the London Brazilian Empire and the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

"Your Excellency, the Brazilian Empire is willing to maintain good relations with the German Empire. This is undoubtedly evidenced by our order for advanced warships from the German Empire. In addition, the equipment used by our army was almost also imported from the German Empire. This is a good indication of the relationship between our two countries. However, the Brazilian Empire is also reluctant to oppose the Chinese Empire, and we hope to remain neutral in the next war. At the same time, we can also promise that the Brazilian Empire will always be able to sell all kinds of mineral resources and agricultural products to Germany as long as it is not intercepted! Rodriguez, Prime Minister of the Brazilian Empire, said.

With Prime Minister Juarez taking a start, he is undoubtedly much more emboldened.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister Rodriguez, don't forget that the Chinese are supporting the Chileans. The military power of the Chileans has grown like crazy, and they will soon become the hegemon of South America with the support of the Chinese! "Albrech. Feng. Earl Ron said.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, the Andes are capable of holding back the Chilean army. The navy of the Brazilian Empire, consisting of warships ordered from the German Empire, could also hold off the Chilean navy. Add to this the fact that the population of the Brazilian Empire is more than five times that of Chile, and we are well placed to have an advantage. Even if a war breaks out between us and Chile, it will be an internal war in South America, not a world war! Prime Minister Rodriguez said that he was very clever and talked about the South American war separately from the world war. In this way, there will be no coercion from the Germans.

Although, the Chileans have the support of the Chinese behind them. But the Brazilian Empire still had the confidence to defeat the Chileans. At the very least, their interests are guaranteed by their great military might. Therefore, there was really no need for the Brazilian Empire to get involved in this world war and become cannon fodder for the Germans. Even if the anti-Chinese alliance is victorious in the end, what benefits will the Brazilian Empire have? They were too far away from the power of the Chinese Empire. At the same time, it made it difficult for the Chinese Empire to threaten the Brazilian Empire.

The Republic of Mexico and the Brazilian Empire successively expressed their refusal to join the anti-Chinese alliance. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck and Albrech. Feng. Count Ron's face was very ugly. (To be continued......)

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