C1460 Queens National Policy (1/2)
This was the fundamental psychological demand of the British Navy to follow the principle of two strong men. In the eyes of the British, the size of the Royal Navy must have surpassed the combined power of the Second and Third Navy in the world at that time.
This is actually a conscious widening of the gap between the second place and the first place, thereby ensuring British national security. The Navy adheres to this principle, but in fact the whole of Britain is pursuing the same nuclear philosophy.
If the champion wanted to go once and for all, he would have to desperately pull away from the rest of the ladders. However, just focusing on developing his own strength was not enough. He also needed to trick the second and third place.
It was like during a long marathon, the first person kept sprinting forward and then throwing sand and lime back to disturb his competitors from time to time.
If second place was really too tight, then Britain could roll up their sleeves and rush up to give him a good beating, causing him to spit out blood before charging forward again.
This was the fundamental national policy of the British Empire. Every dispute and war between him and the other European powers was to protect his absolute leadership position.
This was very similar to the later generations of the United States. When the United States was fighting for hegemony with the Soviet Union, the United States would not hesitate to travel across the ice with China. A large amount of technology and funds would be provided to China, and countless amounts of information would be shared.
Then the Soviet Union broke up, and the European Union went crazy. The United States found that the euro was very competitive with the United States dollar, so there was a war in Kosovo, in which European capital fled to safety.
Japan had been glorious since the second world war, but the Plaza Accord had allowed Japan to continue its decades-long recession.
At the time when Xiao Letian crossed over to the other side, China had already become the second largest economy in the world.
This was a routine, a strategy that everyone in the world would have to follow first. It was the same for the British Empire, but the person with the closest economic and military power to the United Kingdom was none other than their 'friendly' neighbour, France.
”Dear Prime Minister, tell me, who else can we support in this war if we do not support Prussia?” The Queen's voice was heavy.
”Sorry! I'm so sorry! I have disappointed His Majesty... I've realized my mistake, and I'll fix my plan in time... ”If necessary, I will resign after the end of the war!” Sweat rolled down Benjamin's forehead.
Queen Victoria only wanted to beat Benjamin up, she did not want to force the Prime Minister to abdicate his position.
”Sit down, Ben!” You don't have to be so nervous, I believe in your ability. As long as you find the right direction, you will be able to use your talent in the right direction, I have no doubts about that! ”
”France really needs a beating. It's been 21 years since Charles Louisiana and Bonaparte came to power, and in these years, France's overseas colonies have expanded fivefold, winning the Crimean War, the Qing Empire war, ordering attacks on Vietnam and Mexico, and even suppressing us, the British, in terms of the operation rights of the Suez Canal …”
”He is not a friend of England, he will never be...” The Queen's tone was very resolute, ”What about Napoleon's family? They are just the upstart of European aristocracy! ”