Chapter 1072： Panama Canal (2/2)
In the days that followed, the Panama Canal seemed to have been forgotten, and no one mentioned it again.
This situation has continued until recent years. With the booming capitalist world economy, transportation has become an important factor restricting the development of the western states of the United States.
Rail transportation cannot meet the demand, and shipping has to revolve halfway around the earth. The United States urgently needs to dig a canal that shortens the distance between east and west coasts.
Hearing this unexpected news, Frederick smiled and said: ”What conditions did the Americans give, they can't do nothing, just want to come over the empty glove white wolf?”
It is necessary to negotiate conditions. To suppress the development of the Panama Canal is itself a means for Shenluo to suppress the development of Americans.
Now that the U.S. government has spoken out, even if it is only a test, it is impossible for it to fail under any conditions.
The empty glove white wolf bullies the small country for a while, playing so much with a dominant country is just looking for abuse. Not only will it fail to work, it will also worsen the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Foreign Secretary Frankel smiled slightly and said: ”The Americans did not give clear conditions, but in the process of contact, their Secretary of State made hints.
As long as we are willing to give up the Panama Canal Zone, they will support us in the next battle for hegemony.
Of course, this should be part of the condition, and they want more.
After all, it is not common for great powers to contend for hegemony. Americans probably think they are important and want to take the opportunity to tear off a piece of meat. ”
Put forward such conditions, the United States is naturally not aimless.
From the perspective of economic aggregates alone, the United States of America is already the world's fourth strongest country after Shinra, Britain and the Russian Empire.
The total amount of industry is even higher than the Russians, second only to Shinra and Britain. Because of its contending with the Southern Union, the United States also maintains a Continental Army.
According to the current internationally recognized view, the United States of America is the fifth largest country in the world after Spain, and many people even think that the United States is stronger than Spain.
With such a strong family background, in the next battle between Shenluo and Britain, the United States naturally has the confidence to stand in line.
At least in the Americas, which company the United States supports will have an advantage in the competition in the Americas.
Especially in recent years, the continuous wooing of the London government has made Americans realize their importance and want to take the opportunity to make a profit.
There is no doubt that for people who sell goods, the more buyers the better. The British bid alone is obviously not as good as the bidding between Shenluo and Britain.
Frederick nodded: ”The appetite of the Americans is not that big. It should be regarded as restraint if we did not ask us to support them in annexing the alliance.
It's a pity that we don't need them now, nor are we interested in helping them carry the sedan chair, so that they can benefit from the British master. ”
It can be seen that Frederick doesn't have any favors with this kind of twenty-five boys. The closer to the world overlord, the deeper Frederick studied.
When it comes to choosing allies, Frederick still prefers countries that can form alliances for a long time, rather than the second-to-five boys who are destined to rebel.
The Vienna government has not won the United States. It is not because the United States has no strength, but mainly because there is a serious conflict of interest between the two countries.
The reason is very simple. Once the Holy Roman Empire becomes the overlord of the world, it will have far greater control over the world than the British.
After all, the British are just a sea power country, while the Shenluo develops sea power and land power together. Not only is the military strength stronger, but the overall national power of Shenluo is stronger.
For small and weak countries, this is not a bad thing. At least the food of the Vienna government is much better than that of the British, and they don't like to do things. Everyone will have a better life.
For a regional hegemon like the United States of America, things are not so wonderful.
”American America”, let's go back to sleep first, you will have everything when you fall asleep.
Apart from other things, at least reunification is hopeless.
The British wanted to prevent the reunification of the United States, and at most they supported the South with economic sanctions and weapons and equipment; instead of the Holy Roman Empire, they would send troops on their own.
In the face of Britain's low-potential opponent, you can still catch up slowly by farming; if you encounter a giant like Shinra, you have to be kept under pressure.
The facts are in sight, so when it comes to wooing overseas allies, the Vienna government has acted quite buddhistly.
In general, after the British government has finished pulling people, the Vienna government will directly accept their enemies.
For example, before the United States was wooed by the British government, the Confederate nations sought out Shinra on their own, and even saved the cost of wooing allies.
Although slightly weaker in strength, the Vienna government itself is not prepared to use the power of its allies in this hegemony struggle, as long as someone follows the flag and shouts.
Prime Minister Chandler reminded: ”His Royal Highness, we should still contact the United States. At least we must act in a sincere manner to make the Union countries feel pressured.
As far as I know, the Confederate nations have been insecure for a while and have reached out to northern Mexico. If you don't beat them, maybe someday they will invade Mexico again. ”
”Ambition” is a thing, but every country will have it, it is nothing more than a matter of size.
The United States wants to reunify, and the Allied nations also want to strengthen their own strength. Especially in recent years, the land of the Union countries has been almost developed, and farmers have turned their sights overseas.
When you open the map, you will know that there are only a few neighbors in the alliance, and they have no choice at all.
Frankly speaking, farmers' desire for land is far stronger than capitalists. For farmers, land is wealth.
In contrast, capitalists don't have much demand for land, they are more concerned about economic benefits.
Of course, this is also directly related to the force value. Generally speaking, capitalists are usually more afraid of death. It is really embarrassing to let them go to the battlefield with guns.
After pondering for a moment, Frederick slowly said: ”If this is the case, then we simply grant the Americans the right to excavate the Panama Canal.
Anyway, the canal cannot be dug out in a day or two. We can also put forward some restrictive conditions to delay the progress of the project.
It is estimated that before the canal is open to navigation, the game between us and the British should come to an end.
If the United States really fell towards us, it would be fine. If they and the British dazzled, then as punishment for standing in the wrong team, we would take back the Panama Canal. ”
The premise of all this is that Shinra wins this hegemony struggle, and the winner has the right to speak. But if you really lose in the game, Panama will not be able to keep it.
It is not the first time that the Vienna government has done anything about the ownership of the canal. The Suez Canal was originally shared by France and Austria. After a European War, the canal had nothing to do with the French.
In the long run, the Panama Canal will be opened sooner or later. Once the hegemony of the Holy Roman Empire stabilizes, the Vienna government will also open canals.
This is determined by interests. The golden waterway is not only gold, but also the lifeline of the American economy.
Holding this lifeline, coupled with Shinra's mighty strength, can't help the Americans not being obedient.