Chapter 1088: Take a Break from the Busy Life (Second Update, Please Subscribe)
In all international affairs, countries are always deceitful towards each other.
There are no eternal enemies between countries, only eternal interests.
Not to mention hostile countries,
The so-called cooperation between allies is nothing more than cooperation when their interests coincide.
Even in the case of cooperation, they only want to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. To be a grain of sand in the fire for an ally? Even at the expense of their own national interests, how stupid is that country?
Such a selfless country might exist, but it certainly did not exist in the 1880s.
After the Cuban Crisis, compared to the British sending a fleet to Cuba, Ming's allies, the French Empire and the Roman Empire, only issued a few statements. The content of the statements was simple and empty. They just hoped that Spain would fully cooperate with the investigation and find the truth. At the same time, they hoped that all parties would exercise restraint. Finally, they concluded with one sentence: "The whole world is looking forward to the peaceful resolution of the incident."
In other words, we are telling the world that we do not want war.
Why don't you want war?
Because there is no profit!
Why were they able to unite last time? It was because of interests, because of the big piece of fat meat from Turkey. But what about now? With the fat meat in their mouths, how could they possibly fight for a grain of rice in the open fire?
And this is what is called an ally!
How could Emperor Zhu not know this?
We are all people who do not do anything without profit, how could he not know that?
It is because of understanding that we will not be disappointed!
"Eugénie is angry!"
On the lawn of Achilles Palace in Genting Royal Manor, Sissi, wearing a white suspender nightgown, lay in the man's arms like a koala and spoke in a charming tone.
"If it weren't for the distance, she would probably question you in person. Britain has the Royal Navy, and France also has a navy."
Holding the woman in his arms, his hand stroking the pertness below her waist, Emperor Zhu shook his head and said.
"It's really not necessary this time. If France clearly stands up, it will be counterproductive and affect my next plan."
Although she spoke wildly, Emperor Zhu's hands had no intention of being honest at all. He liked Sissi not only because she was someone else's queen, but also because of the feminine charm that radiated from the inside out. The natural outward tension and exaggerated enthusiasm always fascinated Emperor Zhu.
"What's your next plan? So Cuba is not your goal anymore!"
As smart as Sissi was, she understood from his words that he had other goals.
"Is that it? Peru?"
Emperor Zhu nodded and answered without hiding anything.
"There is a saying in China: 'You can't let others snore beside you.' If you don't take down the huge federation of Peru and Bolivia, you won't be able to sleep peacefully!"
"Oh, if you want to annex him, then why not let Eugenie send a fleet to support him? In this way, the whole world can see that the Four Emperors are acting in unison, which can deter Britain and the United States, right?"
Lying on his chest, although Sissi was not fond of politics, as the Queen of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, she was still very curious about why this man made such an unexpected decision - to send a secret telegram to Eugenie through her to prevent France from supporting the Ming Dynasty.
"It's very simple. The threat of a 'Four Emperors' Alliance' with different ideas to Britain is limited. If France quickly takes sides in this incident, then Austria-Hungary and Rome will have to express their opinions. Facing such a unified action, the threat felt by Britain and the United States is unprecedented. In this way, they will neither accept our expansion in Cuba nor in Peru. This will be a loss!"
In fact, all of this was the judgment made by Emperor Zhu after several short-term deductions, and it was also verified in the deductions.
"But a "Four Emperors Alliance" with different thoughts or even split will greatly reduce the threat to Britain and the United States, right?"
"Yes, in this case, our limited expansion will be considered acceptable by the UK, and the reason they can accept it is to intensify the conflict between us and the United States."
Emperor Zhu nodded and explained.
"For many years, the British foreign policy has been very simple, which is to do everything possible to strike those countries that threaten the hegemony of the British Empire. The first of these countries was France, and then Russia. This was in Europe. What about the New World? It was the Ming Dynasty and the United States. For Britain, the best way to deal with it is not to suppress them one by one, but to provoke them to kill each other. For example, in Crimea, it was to let France and Russia confront each other. If I hadn't used Turkey as bait to get France and Russia to sit together, they would still be hostile to each other. This offshore balancing method of the British... of course, will also be used in the Americas. What they need is to constantly challenge the conflict between us and the United States. Our expansion is the biggest threat to the United States. Tolerating the expansion of the Ming Dynasty is in line with the interests of Britain to a certain extent."
Listening to the man's explanation, Sissi's eyes were full of admiration. Compared with her husband, not to mention his appearance, even his political acumen was not on the same level.
"But Britain needs a 'Four Emperors' Alliance' with different ideas, right?"
"right!"
"So that's why you refused Eugenie's help?"
"It's not to reject Eugenie, but to give Rome a reason to stay out of it!"
Emperor Zhu said with a smile.
"Rome, even if Russia changes its name, it is still Russia. Anyone who knows Russia knows that it is their tradition to break their promises and not do anything without profit. They can abandon everything at any time for the sake of profit. They are just like the Mongols in their bones, and they are all profit-seeking people who forget their principles. If France stands up decisively, Russia will have no choice but to stand on our side. However, this kind of cooperation without profit will not last long. If a war breaks out, Russia..."
With a cold smile, Emperor Zhu's eyes became a little cold. In the previous simulation, after the war broke out, Russia not only did not join the alliance... but even chose to betray. Why did it choose to betray? The reason is very simple... Money can move people's hearts, so how could they not be tempted by the oil of French Mesopotamia?
The simulation also reminded him that it was time to use new bait to lure Russia into the trap.
"Are you worried about Russia's betrayal?"
Sissi did not notice the change in her lover's expression. Her eyes had become a little blurry at this moment, but her lover's hand never stopped.
"We know Russia, and the British know it too. Who can guarantee that Britain won't use the right bargaining chips to persuade Russia? However, I have a way to keep him on this ship."
The man's answer made Sissi look at him and smile with her charming eyes on the man's chest.
"And what about Austria? Are you worried about Vienna?"
The woman's question made Emperor Zhu laugh so hard that he hugged her around his waist and smiled at the woman who was so excited.
"With you here, Austria can't escape... um..."
With a satisfied groan, Emperor Zhu once again enjoyed the passion of being an emperor... no, being a lover, embracing another man's wife...
(End of this chapter)
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