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"His Majesty the Emperor, there is no free lunch in the world! I want to know that China fully supports Chile, but what does Chile need to pay?" asked Patricio, the Chilean ambassador to China. Although the blueprint drawn by Chinese Emperor Yuze made him deeply attracted. However, as a diplomat, he was very rational and quickly woke up. China must have a plan to help Chile like this!
"Of course, China will not help Chile in vain. We can provide Chile with various equipment, whether it is from the army or the navy. However, these equipment needs to be purchased with money. And once Chile successfully defeats Brazil and Argentina and becomes a South American power, China hopes that Chile can be consistent with the empire on many issues!" Wang Yuze said sincerely. China does not have the ambition to annex Chile. After all, the world is too big and China cannot annex the entire world. In other distant continents, China also needs to have one or two die-hard allies. Chile is undoubtedly the best choice. Although Chile and Germany have a good relationship, Germany will definitely not support Chile like China!
"His Majesty the Emperor, although Chile has the intention to fight against Brazil and Argentina, our enemy is too strong. If Chile cannot defeat Brazil, will China send troops to interfere?" asked Ambassador Patricio. He hopes to know how much support China can provide to Chile. If it directly sends troops to intervene, it is undoubtedly the greatest support. In such a situation, whether it is him or Edvador, it cannot be decided, and it must be reported to the country. However, they can first understand China's bottom line before reporting to the country!
Wang Yuze shook his head and said, "China will not openly send troops to invade another country without a legitimate reason. However, if Chile cannot win, the Empire will send troops into Chile with mercenaries to help you fight! The Empire can assure you that it will not let Chile fail!"
Patricio and Edvado were still a little disappointed. But after hearing Wang Yuze's words, they were immediately overjoyed. There is no doubt that China really wants to help Chile. As for the Chinese people's request, it is completely reasonable in Chile. Chile is a small country. In the current world, if it cannot rely on a powerful country, it will sooner or later become the target of invasion by another powerful country. If it can become an ally of China, it will be very beneficial for Chile!
"His Majesty the Emperor, we cannot decide on this matter. We must report it to the country!" said Patricio.
"Of course. I really hope your response, and I also hope that Chile will not reject China's friendship!" Wang Yuze said.
Patricio and Edvado both heard the warning in Wang Yuze's words. If Chile was ungrateful, then China would definitely take some measures. Even if it did not directly attack Chile, it could support other countries. In South America, I believe that many countries are willing to become China's allies.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, we believe that the country will make the right choice!" Ambassador Patricio said quickly.
Santiago, the capital of Chile, is located on the west side of the Andes and in the central Chile. Before the South American Pacific War, Chile was just a small southern country on the west side of the Andes. The northern region of Chile belonged to Peru and Bolivia. However, in that war, Chile successfully defeated the two countries with its powerful navy and seized the production areas of saltpeter and bird droppings in the north, making Chile even stronger. However, Chile and its surrounding countries have always had a relatively dissatisfaction, whether it is the east.
Brazil and Argentina, as well as Peru and Bolivia in the north, both have a grudge against Chile. If it weren't for the Andes, Chile would have had a strong navy, Chile would have been destroyed long ago! Of course, this is also related to Chile's continuous expansion. Chile's territory is small, but it has more than three million people. However, Argentina, which is several times larger than Chile's territory, has only more than one million people. At the same time, its military strength is relatively weak, which naturally makes Chile covet the land of Argentina very much!
Now, a huge opportunity is once again placed in front of Chile. If successful, Chile will be able to cross the Andes and incorporate the rich land in the east into Chile's rule. Chile can also become the most powerful country in South America.
However, when Chile's ambassador to China Patricio and his special envoy Edvador reported the Chinese's proposal to the country, the top leaders of Chile were stunned! They could not determine whether the Chinese were extending an olive branch or a poison covered with honey! If the Chinese were full of ambitions for Chile, wouldn't Chile have just led a wolf into the house? With Chile's national strength, its roots could not stop the Chinese invasion.
China continues to urge Chile to give a reply sooner. There is no way. Chilean President Herman Lescoelassuris had to call the cabinet officials to discuss this matter. He hopes to come up with a practical solution!
"Gentlemen, what do you think about China's proposal?" President Erasuris asked. Those attending the meeting included Chilean Finance Minister Barthel, Foreign Minister Belk, Army Minister Claire, Navy Minister Carl and Mines Minister Derrick.
"His Excellency President, I think we should accept the goodwill of the Chinese. After all, such an opportunity is too rare for Chile. Chile's territory is too narrow. It must cross the Andes Mountains with the enemy and cut us into several pieces at any time. We must expand our territory. However, our enemies are too strong and we need to find the support of powerful allies!" Minister of Mining Derrick said first. The Chinese promised Chile to pay for the purchase of battleships with minerals, which forced Chile to increase the mining of various minerals. His position as the Minister of Mining in Chile naturally rose!
"His Excellency President, I object! China is too powerful. If the Chinese are hiding evil intentions, then we, Chile, cannot resist. Therefore, I do not agree to excessively approaching the Chinese. Besides, although China has developed very well in recent years, they are not the most powerful country in the world. Moreover, the Chinese have offended Britain, France, the United States and Russia, and will sooner or later besieged by these countries. Once Chile falls to China, if China is defeated in the war, we will be finished!" said Army Minister Claire.
"Your Excellency, I also object. I am worried that China will become another Spain and colonize us. After all, Chile's saltpeter and copper mine are very important strategic materials. No one can guarantee whether the Chinese will control these strategic resources in their hands." Foreign Minister Belk said. South American countries were colonized by Spain and Portugal for hundreds of years. It was finally overthrown Spain's colonial rule through the revolution and gained independence. Therefore, they have natural fear of other world powers, fearing that they will repeat the same mistakes again! This is the sorrow of a small country.
President Erasuris was also a little hesitant. This is what he feared the most. If China really has ambitions for Chile, then those who agree to cooperate with China will be sinners from Chile!
"Your Excellency President, I don't think you have to worry too much. The enemy of the Chinese is Britain, France, the United States and Russia. South America is too far away from them. Even if they have the resources they need, they don't need to obtain it by invading us. Anyway, we have no way to refuse their requests. Moreover, this time is a very good opportunity for Chile. If China supports us, we will likely defeat Argentina and even Brazil. The rich territory in northwestern Argentina will belong to us. Our strategic depth will also be greatly expanded, which is very important for Chile. Therefore, I support cooperation with the Chinese!" said Navy Minister Carl.
"Bartley, what about your opinion?" asked President Erassuris. Among the important officials in the cabinet, you are the only one who has not spoken yet.
"His Excellency President, I just want to ask, if we reject the kindness of the Chinese, if the Chinese hold a grudge for this, then how should we resist the anger of the Chinese?" Barthley said.
President Erasuris and others suddenly fell silent. Everyone knows that China is too powerful. Although Chile is a powerful South American country, its roots are insignificant in front of China. The Chinese only need to send the Pacific Fleet south to destroy all the Chilean navy that dominates South America. Chile, its roots cannot withstand China's anger!
"Therefore, we cannot reject the good intentions of the Chinese. Moreover, although cooperation with the Chinese will have the risk of being colonized. However, judging from the benefits we succeed and obtain, this risk is completely insignificant! If the Chinese just need an ally, it is undoubtedly a great thing for us. With the support of China, we successfully defeated Argentina and even Brazil and obtained the rich territory we have always dreamed of. So, I think we can fully cooperate with China!" said Finance Minister Barthel.
President Erassuris was silent for a few minutes, but then his eyes became firm. He was also a man full of ambitions. If he could expand Chile's territory during his term, he would become a president who led Chile to victory in the Pacific War in South America and one of the great men of Chile!