Chapter 744: Chile's Ambitions
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"Your Majesty the Emperor, there is no free lunch in the world! I would like to know, China fully supports Chile, but what does Chile need to pay? Chile's ambassador to China, Patricio, asked. Although, the blueprint drawn by the Chinese emperor Wang Yuze also made him deeply attracted. However, as a diplomat, he was very sane and quickly came to his senses. China must have a plan to help Chile in this way!
"Of course, China will not help Chile in vain, and we can provide Chile with all kinds of equipment, whether it is army or navy. However, these equipment need to be purchased with money. And, once Chile succeeds in defeating Brazil and Argentina and becomes a South American power, China hopes that Chile will be able to align itself with the empire on many issues! Wang Yuze said very sincerely. China has no ambitions to annex Chile, after all, the world is too big for China to swallow the whole world. On other continents, China also needs to be able to have one or two hardcore allies. Chile is undoubtedly the best choice. Although, the relationship between Chile and Germany is also good, Germany will certainly not support Chile like China!
"Your Majesty, although Chile has the intention of fighting Brazil and Argentina, our enemies are too strong. If Chile can't defeat Brazil, will China intervene? Ambassador Patricio asked. He wondered how much China could support Chile. If you directly send troops to intervene, it will undoubtedly be the greatest support. In a situation like this, neither he nor Advado can decide, and it must be reported to the country. But. They can find out China's bottom line before reporting it to China!
Wang Yuze shook his head, and then said: "China will not openly send troops to invade another country without a legitimate reason. However, if Chile cannot win, the Empire will send troops into Chile in the case of mercenaries to help you fight! The Empire can assure you that Chile will not be defeated! ”
Patricio and Eduardo are two. I was still a little disappointed. But after listening to Wang Yuze's words, he was immediately overjoyed. There is no doubt that China really wants to help Chile. As for the demands of the Chinese, in the eyes of Chile, they are also completely reasonable. Chile is a small country. In the current world, if you can't rely on one power, sooner or later you will become the target of invasion by another power. If it can become an ally of China, it will be very beneficial for Chile!
"Your Majesty the Emperor, we can't decide this matter, we have to report it to the country!" Patricio said.
"Of course. I very much look forward to your response, and I also hope that Chile will not refuse China's friendship! Wang Yuze said.
Patricio and Eduardo both heard the warning in Wang Yuze's words. If Chile doesn't know what to do. Then China will definitely take some kind of means. Even if it doesn't do it directly against Chile, it can support other countries. In South America, I believe that there are many countries that are willing to become allies of China.
"Your Majesty the Emperor, please rest assured, we believe that the country will make the right choice!" Ambassador Patricio said quickly.
Santiago. The capital of Chile, located on the western side of the Andes Mountains. Central region of Chile. Before the Pacific War in South America, Chile was little more than a small southern country on the western side of the Andes. The northern part of Chile belongs to Peru and Bolivia. However, in that battle, Chile successfully defeated both countries with its powerful navy, seized saltpeter and guano in the north, and made Chile even more powerful. However, Chile has always had a relatively unfriendly relationship with its neighboring countries, whether it is Brazil and Argentina in the east, or Peru and Bolivia in the north, all of which have enmity with Chile. If it weren't for the Andes Mountains and Chile's powerful navy, Chile would have been wiped out long ago! Of course, this is also related to Chile's continuous outward expansion. Chile is a small territory, but it has more than 3 million people. Argentina, which is several times larger than Chile's territory, has only more than one million people, and at the same time, its military strength is relatively weak, which naturally makes Chile very coveted Argentine land!
And now, once again, a great opportunity is in front of Chile. If successful, Chile would be able to cross the Andes Mountains and bring the rich lands of the east under Chile's rule. Chile is also able to become the most powerful country in South America.
It's just that when Chile's ambassador to China, Patricio, and Special Envoy Adewado reported the Chinese's mention to China, the Chilean top level was suddenly stunned! They couldn't be sure whether the Chinese were sticking out an olive branch or a piece of poison coated with honey! In case, if the Chinese are full of ambitions for Chile, then isn't Chile just luring the wolf into the house? With Chile's national strength, the roots could not stop the invasion of the Chinese.
The Chinese side kept urging the Chilean side to give a quick reply, but Chilean President Herman lescorela Suris had no choice but to convene the cabinet members to discuss the matter. I hope we can come up with a practical solution!
"Gentlemen, what do you think of the Chinese side?" President Elasuris asked. The meeting was attended by Chile's Minister of Finance, Bartlet, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Belk, Secretary of the Army, Claire, Secretary of the Navy, Karl, and Minister of Mines, Derick.
"Your Excellency, I think we should accept the kindness of the Chinese. After all, such an opportunity is too rare for Chile. Chile's territory is so narrow that it will be able to cut us into several pieces at any time by crossing the Andes with the enemy. We must expand our territory. However, our enemies are too strong, and we need to find the support of strong allies! Mining Minister Derick said first. The Chinese promised Chile to pay for the purchase of battleships with minerals, which made Chile have to increase the mining of various minerals, and his position as a minister of mines in Chile is naturally rising!
"Your Excellency the President, I am against it! China is too strong, if the Chinese are harboring evil intentions, then we Chilean roots cannot resist. Therefore, I am not in favor of getting too close to the Chinese. Moreover, although China has developed very well in recent years, they are not the most powerful country in the world. Moreover, the Chinese have already offended Britain, France, the United States, and Russia, and sooner or later they will be besieged by these countries. If Chile falls to China, if China is defeated in the war, then we are finished! Army Secretary Claire said.
"Your Excellency, I am also against it. I fear that China will become another Spain, colonizing us. After all, Chile's saltpeter and copper mines are very important strategic materials. No one can guarantee that the Chinese will have the ambition to control these strategic resources in their hands. Foreign Minister Belk said. South American countries, colonized by Spain and Portugal for hundreds of years. It was not easy to get through the Guò Revolution, overthrow the Spanish colonial rule, and gain independence. Therefore, they have a natural fear of other world powers, for fear of repeating the mistakes of the past again! This is the sorrow of small countries.
President Elasuris was also a little hesitant, and this was what he feared the most. If China really has ambitions for Chile, then those who agree to cooperate with China will be Chilean sinners!
"Your Excellency, I don't think there's anything to worry about. The enemies of the Chinese are Britain, France, the United States and Russia. South America is too far away for them, and even if they have the resources they need, they don't need to get them by invading us. Anyway, there's no way we can refuse their request. Moreover, this is a very good opportunity for Chile. If we have China's support, we will have a good chance of defeating Argentina or even Brazil, and the rich territory of Argentina's northwest will be ours. The depth of our strategy will also be greatly expanded, which is very important for Chile. Therefore, I support cooperation with the Chinese! "Said the Minister of the Navy, Karl.
"Bartlet, what is your opinion?" President Elasuris asked. Among the cabinet ministers, you are the only one who has not yet spoken.
"Your Excellency, I just want to ask, if we reject the good intentions of the Chinese, in case the Chinese hold a grudge because of this, then how can we resist the anger of the Chinese?" Bartlet said.
President Elassuris and the others fell silent. Everyone knows that China is too powerful, and although Chile is a South American power, the roots are insignificant in front of China. The Chinese only need to send the Pacific Fleet south, which is enough to wipe out Chile's navy that dominates South America. Chile, the root will not be able to withstand the wrath of China!
"Therefore, we cannot refuse the good intentions of the Chinese. Moreover, although cooperating with the Chinese, there is a risk of colonization. But once we succeed, the benefits we will obtain, this risk is completely insignificant! If the Chinese just need an ally, that would be a great thing for us. With China's support, we managed to defeat Argentina and even Brazil and gain the rich territory we had always dreamed of. So, I think we can work with China! Finance Minister Bartlet said.
President Elasuris was silent for a few minutes, but then, his gaze became steadfast. He is also a man full of ambition, and if he can expand the territory of Chile during his tenure, then he will become one of the great men of Chile who will be comparable to the president who led Chile to victory in the South American Pacific War!