Even if the war has not yet broken out, a diplomatic war has already broken out. This war is without gunpowder smoke, but it is certain that sometimes a war without gunpowder smoke often determines the outcome of the war.
"Have something to drink, my friend."
As soon as Sarmiento entered Edward Thornton's office, he received an invitation.
"Thank you, Edward, there's tea... no, coffee is all right?"
Sarmiento refused directly.
"Tea, many people don't like Chinese people, but they like tea. But, I also love coffee. Let's have a cup together."
In diplomatic situations, there is never any nonsense. For them, every word means something. Just like what Edward said now, he is undoubtedly telling Sarmiento that he does not like China.
people!
Sarmiento glanced at Edward and said.
"Mr. Ambassador, I think you should know why I'm here!"
They are very direct, and there is no time to beat around the bush at this time.
"Yes."
Edward did not deny that for the British ambassador, there were no secrets here at all. He certainly knew the ultimatum, or compensation conditions, from Nanhua.
"Argentina needs the help of the UK. Only with the help of the UK can we fight against the Chinese invasion!"
Sarmiento glanced out the window and said.
"If we fail, one thing that is certain is that British interests in this area will be hit hard. One-third of the landowners in the province of Buenos Aires are British expatriates. Once the company takes over
Here, what is certain is that they will definitely implement new policies. Although we don’t know what they will do, what is certain is that for the UK, heavy damage to interests is inevitable!”
"Would you like more milk?"
Edward Thornton did not give a direct answer, but changed the topic.
"Would you like more sugar?"
"no thanks."
Sarmiento said.
"Edward, let's be direct. What is Britain's attitude?"
"British attitude..."
Edward Thornton brought the coffee cup over, and then he looked at the president.
So what if he is the president?
Argentina cannot live without Britain!
"The British attitude is very clear. We are firmly opposed to the company's expansion on this land. In fact..."
After a pause, Edward Thornton said,
"I just took a look at their compensation conditions. It is not compensation, but an ultimatum to Argentina. The only question is, can Argentina accept such humiliation? Of course, the UK will definitely be on your side. In the past, it was,
It is now and it will be the same in the future!”
The British ambassador's answer made Sarmiento nodded with satisfaction.
"Believe me, Britain will not regret your choice!"
The UK will definitely not regret it!
Edward Thornton said to himself after Sarmiento left the office, and then to his secretary.
"Ned, please inform Thomas and the others that the Argentine government will soon issue a 1 million pound bond. This is an opportunity for them..."
The Thomas he was talking about was a group of British bankers who opened banks in Buenos Aires. They attracted deposits from Argentines and then lent them to the Argentine government.
In other words, they used Argentine people's money to lend it to the Argentine government, and then made staggering profits from it.
What is the so-called British capital?
They are just British banks. The reason why those British banks are trusted by Argentina is because they are backed by Britain.
Therefore, Argentinians can safely deposit their money in those British banks, and then the British banks will lend the money to the Argentine government. This money becomes the so-called British capital.
In many countries and regions, the British have been playing such financial games. They use this financial game to master and control many small countries.
"One million? It's only a few million pesos."
Ned glanced at the map on the wall, and then said:
"If they want to conquer the Pampas, surely £1 million won't be enough?"
"Of course, we all know that 1 million pounds is definitely not enough, but my friend, believe me, this is just the beginning. For Britain, as long as they carry out this war, no matter whether they win or lose, we will be the last
The winners, you know, in their war with the Paraguayans, they lost people, spent money, and ended up owed us 6 million pounds in debt, and that's the most important thing."
Edward Thornton lit a cigar with some pride, and then said triumphantly.
"In any war, the final winner is not necessarily the direct participant in the war, but definitely the provider of loans. Who was the final winner in the Napoleonic Wars? It was never Britain, but the Bank of England, Ned,
do you know?"
Edward Thornton looked at Ned and said.
"Through this war, Britain will not only get everything it needs, but it will also get huge economic returns."
"But sir, how can Argentina guarantee the return of their debts?"
Ned asked rhetorically.
"Ned, do you know what the Pampas is now? It is no longer a desolate prairie, but a pasture, the largest pasture in the world. Nanhua relies on that pasture to export valuable products to Europe every year.
Hundreds of millions of pesos of beef, if Argentina seizes the savannah, they will definitely be able to pay back the money, but of course, they may fail!”
After saying this sentence forcefully, Edward Thornton laughed.
"It doesn't matter. The losers are not qualified to negotiate. They still need to repay the loan, and they even need to borrow more money to maintain the economy. This means that we can further turn this country into our appendage.
In fact, this is our responsibility as diplomats! Failure or victory..."
After taking a puff of his cigar and sitting behind his desk, Edward Thornton said in an extremely calm tone.
"For us, it doesn't have much impact!"
"Then what's our purpose? Isn't it to make Nanhua fail?"
"No!"
Faced with Ned's question, Edward Thornton said:
"It's not to make Nanhua fail, but to prevent Nanhua from rising here. What do we need? A South America under our control. This South America should be like Argentina and Brazil, all aspects are controlled by us.
Control and influence, rather than a country that rises and even competes with us in all aspects, this is what we want to destroy!"
Edward Thornton made a "what a pity" face.
"Although they work hard, they ignore one thing - the rules of the game in this world have already been determined. When they try to challenge, they will face a series of blows. This is just the beginning!"
Edward Thornton knows that the current support for Argentina is just the beginning. In the future, London will make some targeted adjustments. In the end, Nanhua will find that they are trapped in a maze. Unless they admit defeat, they will be waiting for them.
It will be a more serious failure!
"I understand, this is our responsibility as diplomats!"
Ned thought for a moment and then said.
"Just to prevent any country that tries to break the rules of the game from appearing!"
"Yes"
Edward Thornton said with a cold smile.
"This is our responsibility as diplomats!"
When he said this, his eyes were bright, staring into the distance, and then he spoke in an extremely calm tone.
"Even if the price is to start a war, even if it is to plunge a country into destruction, so what? We are the final victors!"