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Chapter 549 The Second Boer War

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"His Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs, China and Britain continue to maintain a state of war now, which is very unfavorable for both countries. Therefore, I think it is better to negotiate as soon as possible and sign an armistice treaty to end the war!" British diplomacy

Lord Lance Dorn said.

"This is also what our country hopes for. However, your country does not agree to the conditions for the ceasefire proposed by our country, so it is impossible to reach an agreement! If your country accepts the conditions for the ceasefire proposed by us, then everything will be fine!"

Wu Tingfang said with a smile.

"Damn!" Lord Lancedon cursed in his heart. "His Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs, the conditions proposed by your country are too harsh! The British Empire will not accept such conditions!" Lord Lancedon insisted.

"Your Excellency Lord, you should be very clear about the treaty signed by our country, the United States and Russia. The conditions that our country has issued for both of them are more harsh. Compared with them, the conditions that our country has put forward for your country are already very serious.

Tolerant!" Wu Tingfang said.

"His Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs, the British Empire is not comparable to that of the United States and Russia. If you compare the British Empire with these two countries, it is a complete insult to the British Empire!" Lord Lansdone said furiously.

"Sorry, Lord, this is my mistake. However, since the British Empire is stronger and richer than the United States and Russia. But why can Russia and the United States easily bear 200 million pounds of war reparations, but Britain is unable to pay the two or three million pounds of war reparations.

Where is the war indemnity of 100 million pounds?" Wu Tingfang's mouth was filled with a contemptuous smile.

Suddenly, Lord Lancedon was speechless. It was not that Britain could not afford the 200 million pounds, but that it was unwilling to give the money to China for nothing. Britain is now starting to build ships frantically, and every battleship is

It will cost millions of pounds and 200 million pounds, which is enough for Britain to build hundreds of advanced battleships. Therefore, Britain is of course unwilling to pay so much war funds. In addition, the loss of Myanmar and Straits colonies has led to the British colonial system.

There was also turmoil. Britain needed to spend a lot of manpower and financial resources on this. The war reparations of 200 million pounds were also a large amount for Britain.

"His Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs, the British Empire will not accept such harsh conditions. This is simply blackmailing the British Empire!" Lord Lancedon said in a frustration.

"Since that's the case, Lord Lord, then we have nothing to say. The empire's army is ready to fight for the benefit of the empire!" Wu Tingfang said coldly.

Lord Lancedon became even more angry when he heard Wu Tingfang's threatening words. However, he had no choice. The British Navy's warships were still intensifying construction and could not cope with China's military threats at all.

"Hmph! Your Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs. The British Empire will not surrender!" After Lord Lansdone finished speaking, he took Jurden away. He came this time. He did not expect to reach an agreement with China, but just to test China.

It's just a tone. Now it seems that China is still very tough. He has a headache when facing a tough China. If China refuses to give in and must advance to India or Australia, then he has no other solution.

"Lord, what should we do now?" Zhu Erdian asked after leaving the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"What else can I do? Report the Chinese people's tough attitude to the country and let the people in the cabinet make their own ideas. I have no choice anyway!" Lord Lansdone said helplessly.

Xinhua Palace, Wang Yuze is dealing with government affairs in his study. Now, the overall situation has been decided. China will not launch a large-scale war in the next few years. The theme of the entire country will be construction and development. These will be done by

With the cabinet and the military in charge, he only needs to grasp the general direction. In this way, he will not be so busy. Wang Yuze also enjoys this comfort very much.

"Your Majesty, Director Wei of the Military Intelligence Bureau is asking for a visit!" Chief of Guard Wu Hao reported.

"Director Wei? Let him come in!" Wang Yuze's heart moved. He knew that the Military Intelligence Bureau was now planning the matter of South Africa. Wei Zhiyong, director of the Military Intelligence Bureau, came to see him now. Britain is South Africa's affairs.

"See Your Majesty!" Wei Zhiyong immediately saluted after seeing Wang Yuze.

"No gift! Director Wei, how is the matter in South Africa going on?" Wang Yuze asked hurriedly.

"Your Majesty, I am going to report this to you. After our efforts, the second batch of arms have been handed over to the Boers. With these arms, the strength of the Boers has once again expanded a lot. Now,

They are already ready to move," said Wei Zhiyong, director of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

"Haha, okay, that's great! When can those Boer people attack the British? As long as the Second Boer War breaks out, the British will have to compromise with us!" Wang Yuze laughed.

The Boer War is simply a quagmire. In Wang Yuze's memory, the Second Boer War lasted for three years, and the war cost 220 million pounds. Until May 1902, in the Second Boer War

, Britain has successively mobilized 450,000 troops (the official British statistics are 448,435), of which 256,000 are regular British troops, 109,000 are British volunteer troops, 53,000 are British colonial troops in South Africa, and 31,000 are from Canada

Australia and New Zealand. The British troops transported to South Africa by sea totaled 380,000, and also transported 350,000 horses, 100,000 mules, 1.34 million tons of military equipment and other materials, and used 1,027 ships in succession.

The war's British, Australian, New Zealand and Canadian forces had 1,072 officers and 20,870 soldiers killed. Although, through the Second Boer War, the British gained some benefits, such as after the British-Burban War.

, Britain connected southern Africa's colonies into one and controlled the corridor leading to the Great Lakes region of Africa's hinterland. The Cape of Good Hope region, based on the vast mainland of South Africa, became one of the most important outposts of the British overseas empire. In terms of economic terms, with

The world's largest Rand Gold Mine is controlled by the UK, and Britain can control the lifeblood of the global economy. Gold from South Africa has quickly made London a center for global financial industry and gold trading. However, Britain has paid a heavy price. The second time Britain has been

The Bundesliga war also marked the end of Britain's history of overseas expansion. British politicians found that the practice of defending the overseas territory of the British Empire and the British mainland was economically and strategically unfeasible. Therefore, the United Kingdom was therefore not feasible.

The policy of isolation should no longer be maintained. After the end of the Boer War, Britain began a global strategic contraction, entrusting some overseas spheres of influence to white dominions such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, while Britain's own strategic focus turned back to Europe.

"The Boers have almost prepared, and they will take action in a few days!" said Wei Zhiyong, director of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

"Very good! I can't wait to see the British fall into this quagmire!" Wang Yuze was very excited. After solving the enemy of Britain, China can concentrate on dealing with Japan and then concentrate on developing its national strength.

"Your Majesty, I will ask our South Africans to take action as soon as possible!" Wei Zhiyong, Director of the Military Intelligence Bureau, replied.

South Africa in September is spring, the best season of the year. However, the country established by the Boers, the Orange Free State of the Transvaal Republic, has begun to prepare secretly. The British want to plunder

Of course they would not allow the wealth of the Boers. With the help of Zhou Yuan, an intelligence agent sent by the China Intelligence Agency to South Africa, China has provided 200,000 rifles and 800 doors to the Boers twice.

The infantry cannon, two hundred 105mm light howitzers, eight hundred heavy machine guns, and two hundred million bullets and hundreds of thousands of shells. The total value is 20 million pounds. All these Boers are paid in gold and diamonds.

That let China take the opportunity to make a comeback.

At the same time, after obtaining a large amount of equipment, the Boers' armed forces became stronger. The Transvaal Republic and the Orange Free State armed more than 100,000 troops, accounting for almost a quarter of their nationals.

.In order to drive away the British, they are ready to do their best.

In September, President of the Transvaal Republic Paul Kruger and President of the Orange Free State F?W?Whits met in secret to reach an agreement on expelling the British on their land and taking back their rights.

The war between the Boers and the British was about to break out. At this time, Britain had only more than 50,000 people in South Africa, and its equipment was not as good as that of the Boers who received support from China. The British were in a war with China.

Failure also greatly encouraged these Boers. In their opinion, it is entirely possible for the Boers to defeat the five world's powers at the same time.

China undoubtedly played a role in fueling the fire in this direct war between the Boer and the British. Once Britain falls into the quagmire of the Boer War, it will no longer be able to threaten China. Even huge war funds,

The British naval shipbuilding plan will be affected, thereby ensuring China's advantage in the navy. In this way, China will face much less pressure. As for those Boers who were regarded as guns by China, China will naturally

I don't care about their life or death. Anyway, my clan's hearts will be different. China hopes that all these Boers and British people will die. At that time, China may be able to get a cup of gold and diamonds in South Africa.

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