Although the British Empire at this time is unparalleled in power, compared with a few years ago, the empire is now having a hard time!
The war between Russia and Turkey directly challenged the authority of the British Empire.
The so-called "British rule" is actually peace under the rule of the British Empire. This so-called "peace" is essentially the hegemony of the British Empire. The British Empire formulates international rules and divides international spheres of influence in accordance with its interests.
But what now?
The hegemony of the British Empire has become shaky in the face of successive challenges from the Ming Dynasty, France and Russia.
From Libya to Türkiye, from Europe to South America.
Facing the challenges of the four major empires, the British Empire no longer just had a headache. For the first time since Napoleon, they felt a real threat. When the news of the Russian Empire declaring war on Turkey came, London was shocked and everyone
Everyone is asking - what to do next?
Russia has attacked Türkiye, can they stop Russia?
Behind Russia are France, the Ming Dynasty, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire! Britain is no match for them!
Britain needs its allies!
"...Now, the British Empire must form alliances and win over allies in order to gain an upper hand in future competition! And with strong alliances, our British Empire can regain control of the future.
Initiative!"
The so-called future initiative actually refers to the initiative to launch war!
Before the "Four-Nation Alliance", the initiative for war was in the hands of the British. They could launch a war at any time as long as they were willing. If any country dared to challenge the hegemony of the British Empire, the price would be extremely heavy.
For example, Russia in Crimea sacrificed a tsar as a price.
But what now?
Their hegemony has become a thing of the past, and it is nothing more than a threat to small countries. Facing the powerful strength of the "Four Nations Alliance", the British Empire is also very melancholy.
In East Africa, the British were unable to stop the expansion of the Ming Dynasty. In North Africa, they were unable to stop France. In Turkey, they could only watch helplessly as Turkey was carved up.
Since Napoleon, when has the British Empire ever made such a sacrifice?
What’s even more frightening is that the days of such sacrifices are just the beginning, and there will be more to come!
In the future, if it is not preserved, there will be no British Empire!
How could the "Four-Nation Alliance" that exposed the tiger skin of the British Empire stop at Turkey?
Turkey is just the beginning. Next, they will point their knives at the British Empire's colonies around the world. For the future of the British Empire, Britain must win over allies.
You can’t fight alone!
Not to mention going to war, even if they had to compete with the Ming Dynasty, France, and Russia in warships, they would not be able to defeat them. The Ming Empire proposed the "Ten Fleet". They wanted to build ten battleships and ten battle cruisers. As for France, they proposed "Ten Fleets".
"1 million tons of shipbuilding", planning to build 24 battleships as the main naval fleet. Russia has also proposed a similar plan, a slightly smaller scale, but it also has 20 battleships, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire is a little more restrained -
—They want to build 10 combat ships.
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The Royal Navy did some calculations and found that if they wanted to reach the second and third strongest navies combined, they would need at least 44 combat ships of more than 10,000 tons! But they also have Russia and Austria-Hungary! These two countries also have 30 combat fleets.
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Of course, the Royal Navy hopes to build a fleet that is not inferior to theirs, but this is simply a dream. There is no need to consider whether the parliament will pass it. Just like Qian Daying cannot afford it... building 70 10,000-ton combat ships will require at least
It costs tens of millions of pounds! The UK really cannot afford this money!
Moreover, the British Empire also needs to expand its airship fleet, which also requires huge expenditures.
In a word, it is impossible for the UK to establish a maritime force comparable to the naval power of the four countries. No matter how you calculate it, whether it is now or in the future, it will be
One result - the advantage lies with the enemy!
Britain must have its own alliance. Only by establishing an international alliance similar to the "Four Power Alliance" can Britain be able to face challenges calmly in the future and be confident of quickly defeating the four empires!
"Your Excellency Prime Minister,"
Foreign Secretary Edward smiled and said,
"For now, in the United States, Germany and Italy, the contradiction between the Americans and the Ming Dynasty is difficult to reconcile! Since the "Los Angeles Incident", the entire United States has been full of hostility towards the Ming Dynasty. In 1870, we
After the British Columbia colony was sold to the Ming Dynasty, it became the Ming Dynasty's Beihai Governor-General. From then on, no matter whether the Ming Dynasty really coveted the vast land in the western United States, including Oregon, one thing is certain, the Americans believed that they were
Coveting American land! This is a threat that Americans can never ignore!" When mentioning that their predecessors sold the desolate and vast colony to the Ming Dynasty, Edward couldn't help but admire their vision. The British Empire relied on generations of
It was only with such foresighted politicians in this generation that the British Empire could dominate the world as a single country.
"In addition, the Ming Dynasty has always firmly supported the Mexican Emperor Maximiliano I. The United States has always supported the Mexican republicans...and in order to obtain the Ming Dynasty's loans and military assistance, Maximiliano I transferred the Mexican
Mineral development rights and railway construction rights have been mortgaged to Daming. As of last year, Daming's investment in Mexico has exceeded 150 million Ming yuan, and they have also discovered large oil fields there. Russia is currently among the three largest oil fields in the world.
The oil fields in Baku and Mexico are all invested and exploited by the Ming Dynasty Royal Petroleum Company!"
In the past few years, with the development of the automobile industry, even the stupidest people know the important role of oil in the future world, but Ming Dynasty holds the accelerator of the world!
Prime Minister Benjamin sighed:
"Why is luck always on the side of Britain's enemies?"
Facing the Prime Minister's sigh, Edward said:
"Prime Minister, Ming's extensive investment in Mexico has indeed received generous returns, but this not only means luck, but also disaster. The contradiction between the United States and Mexico is irreconcilable. From California to Texas, the United States has taken from Mexico
, and the failure of the U.S.-Mexico War was also regarded by the Mexicans as a national humiliation. For Emperor Maximiliano I, if he could regain those lost lands and defeat the Americans, he would surely be able to win the hearts and minds of the people and win Mexico.
The support of the people can help stabilize the throne. This also means that the threats facing the United States now are from the North and the South!"
"The Ming Dynasty in the north, Mexico in the south."
Benjamin nodded and said.
"But in essence, it is still the Ming Dynasty. Without the Ming Dynasty, Mexico is nothing!"
"Indeed, the United States is fully aware of this, so they will expand their navy and their army to deal with threats from both directions, the Ming Dynasty and Mexico."
Looking at the Prime Minister, Edward said:
"At the same time, weapons and equipment from the Ming Dynasty are constantly entering Mexico, and Mexico's power is rapidly strengthening! Prime Minister, do you think the United States will not need us at this time?"
When the words fell, Edward shook his head again and said.
"Now, more than ever, they need us and the support of the British Empire!"