Chapter 622： Canal storm (1/2)
After the situation was broken, chaos did not occur as expected from the outside world. It was only Britain, France, Austria, and the three countries that really robbed the colonies.
It is not that other colonial empires do not want to compete, mainly because of lack of strength. It is good to be able to defend the existing territory, and they have no ability to participate in the competition.
Fewer competitors is naturally a good thing. If it is resolved through negotiations, I am afraid that Britain, France and Austria will not be able to eat alone.
The London government's seemingly absurd behavior is actually well thought out. At present, it is only a small country that has suffered losses. Even if everyone has grievances, they can only hold back.
Palace of vienna
Foreign Minister Weissenberg: ”Your Majesty, the news has just come from South America that the French are in contact with the Colombian government and are preparing to restart the Panama Canal plan.”
Franz frowned: ”Do you know the real purpose of the French?”
The Panama Canal can be described as life-threatening. The plan has existed for hundreds of years, but progress has not been smooth.
As early as 1534, the Spaniards sent people to carry out exploration, and to build a canal, a post was built. It was only because of the outbreak of the European War that the plan had died.
In 1814, the Spaniards restarted the Canal Plan. Unfortunately, another colonial uprising broke out and the plan died again.
The Republic of Colombia also has a canal plan, but after Austria occupied Central America, the plan failed again.
From the standpoint of the Republic of Colombia, the opening of the Panama Canal can bring huge economic benefits, but strategically they will face greater pressure.
A man is guilty and guilty.
Prior to the opening of the canal, the value of the Panama area was limited and it was not worth watching. Once the canal is opened, things will change. How can the Republic of Colombia keep the Panama area?
Counting on the French?
I am afraid that this is the introduction of wolves into the room, when the contention for the Panama area, France is absolutely indispensable.
Foreign Minister Weissenberg: ”At present we have insufficient information to determine the true purpose of the French.
On the surface, it seems that it was the spontaneous behavior of the capitalists, and the French government did not show up. This may be a test. ”
Franz nodded, which should be the most reasonable explanation.
Austria has been operating in Central America for two decades, and it is now deeply entrenched, and its forces have penetrated into Panama for a long time.
Since the French strategy failed in Mexico, its influence in the Americas has plummeted, and it is almost impossible to compete with Austria.
Although the benefits of excavating the Panama Canal are great, the risks are even greater. Once Austria sends troops to take over the Panama region, their investment will not be all lost, and most of the shrinkage is likely to occur.
After thinking about it, Franz: ”No matter what the French want to do, ignore them. Once the Canal Plan is launched, create an excuse to declare war with Colombia and take Panama directly.”
Under Franz's butterfly effect, the international situation has changed beyond recognition. Familiar with the advantages of history, long gone.
Without the prophet's advantage, we can only adapt now. What the French want is uncertain, but it's true that the Panama Canal is not navigable.
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In the Republic of Colombia, President Aquileo Para Gomez has had a headache since the French offered to open the Panama Canal.
The huge economic value brought by the opening of the Panama Canal is naturally clear, but only if Colombia has the strength to hold it.
Austria's penetration of Colombia is not a secret, especially in Panama, where the highest proportion of local population is German.
With so many parties leading the way, once the war breaks out, the Panamanian region will probably fall within a few days. Everyone knows the hidden danger, but no one dares to deal with it.
The Republic of Colombia has many internal contradictions. In the past thirteen years, it has changed twelve presidents, and on average it has changed one term each year.
The original President Aquileo Para Gomez did not consider addressing this issue either. Austria did not target them. It is already lucky. Who dares to take the initiative!