Chapter 1314 The Empire Needs a Divided India (Second Update, Please Subscribe)
Even in secret negotiations among several countries, there are still secret communications and secret transactions between countries.
This is one of the greatest characteristics of secret diplomacy.
Russia can certainly seek the support of the Ming Dynasty, but France can also communicate with Austria privately.
With the successful experience of the last partition of Turkey, coupled with the current weakness of Britain, they all understand that this time the partition of the world is very likely to be successful. That is why they will argue with reason and not give in.
After much negotiation, the Suez Canal area and the Sinai Peninsula were finally included in the French sphere of influence. As for the division of Sudan, the 13th parallel north was used as the dividing line, with the north belonging to Austria and the south to France.
"…Ethiopia was divided along the 12th parallel north, and the northern part, including Italian Somalia, was included in the French sphere of influence. The rest of Ethiopia belonged to the Roman Empire."
“France supports this partition plan.”
"Austria-Hungary supports this partition plan."
"The Ming Dynasty also supports this division plan..."
The plan to divide Africa was finally passed, and they both got what they wanted. Although the Ming Dynasty, which had vast colonies in Africa, did not participate in the division, according to the Ming Dynasty's suggestion, an independent country will emerge in South Africa and the Cape Town Colony in the future.
The Ming Dynasty really did not have any excessive demands on Africa.
In fact, Africa is just an appetizer in the entire negotiation. Where is the most critical region?
Of course, it was from Persia to British India.
British India!
That is the most dazzling jewel in the crown of the British Empire.
Faced with such temptation, who can resist?
It was for this reason that the parties started to argue with each other. Zhuge Jun was not surprised by the fight between France, Romania and Austria over Persia and India. He still acted as if he was not interested in competing with the world as before.
His behavior may be a little confusing, but in fact, all this was expected by Emperor Zhu.
Although the Ming Dynasty did not want to be the first to stand out, it did not mean that it would be a troublemaker like the British. As a troublemaker, the British way was to join the camp they did not like and cause trouble. It was always easier to cause trouble, especially for a sabotage expert like the British Empire.
But the Ming Dynasty is different. What does the Ming Dynasty need?
Of course we have to make it happen. Only by making an alliance can everyone join forces to "kill the British and eat their meat."
If an alliance cannot be formed, I am afraid that even the "outlasting Britain" stage will not be achieved.
"India is a big country with a population of more than 200 million. No matter who occupies it, its national strength will expand unprecedentedly. At that time, India will not only become their milk cow, but also provide them with soldiers, supplies, arms, etc. This also means that in the future, we will face an industrialized country with a population of hundreds of millions - don't think it's impossible. If you don't think about the future, you will have immediate worries. If we want to avoid such an enemy, then we must ensure one thing - India must not be monopolized by one country!"
Listening to their heated arguments in the conference room, Zhuge Jun's mind once again emerged with the emperor's will.
“So our mission is to ensure the division of India!”
In fact, everyone, including Zhuge Jun, looks down on India.
People of this era have a bad impression of India. For many people, India is just a colony. It is okay for Indians to pay some taxes, but can Indians be relied on for war and military industry?
But what they didn't know was that it was with the almost endless supply of manpower and material resources provided by India that the British Empire defeated the Second and Third German Empires.
Will the warships built by Indians sink by themselves while sailing?
Hard to say.
Would the Indian-made rifles explode? Of course, that was not certain.
But Indians are absolutely qualified as "imperial cannon fodder". The British Empire used "imperial cannon fodder" to consume a generation of young people from other countries!
Emperor Zhu would definitely not make the same mistake, so the task given to Zhuge Jun was very simple, which was to ensure the division of India.
The right thing to do is to make sure that India's fat piece of meat is put on the plate, and then everyone can share it piece by piece.
As for eating alone... looking at the Russian Empire's Foreign Minister Giles who was talking there, Zhuge Jun didn't even bother to listen to what he said.
You guys can think of taking India for yourself. Will France agree? Will Austria agree?
It is Ming Dynasty...
I won't agree to that either.
This greedy polar bear is so greedy... He even dreams of annexing the whole of India as a country.
It is no wonder that the Russians are the most greedy for territory in the world. Even if they call themselves the Roman Empire now, it cannot change the Russian soul in their bones.
"...In the future war, the Roman Empire will deploy more than millions of troops. The Roman army will march from Asia Minor all the way to Persia and India. Where is your army?"
Giles stared at Gustav, the Foreign Minister of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and asked directly.
"Sir, at that time, your army was probably still in Sudan. How many troops could you deploy on the battlefield in India? In this world, there is no such thing as gaining something for nothing."
In fact, Giles was just about to ask loudly, "How many divisions do you Austria have? You actually want to reach out to India."
But Emile didn't give him a chance, and spoke directly.
"Sir, the French army will also launch attacks on Persia and India. Not only that, the French fleet will also fight against the British Royal Navy in the Indian Ocean. Perhaps Rome has the largest land force in the world, but please don't forget one thing - the rule of the British Empire is based on the Royal Navy!"
As France's foreign minister, Emile was just short of slapping Rome in the face.
"Only by defeating the British Royal Navy can we truly win the war! And digest the fruits of victory, and..."
After a slight pause, Emile continued.
"We need to face not only the British Royal Navy, but also the US Navy. Your Excellency, can Rome put aside other countries and fight against the British and American navies?"
"this……"
Giles, who was originally proudly wondering "how many divisions Austria has", immediately became a little stuttering. He only saw that the Roman legions could kill all the way along Persia to the South Asian subcontinent and occupy the whole of India, but he forgot one thing - the Royal Navy of the British Empire is not a vegetarian.
Moreover, there was no railway from Asia Minor to India. In the absence of railways, Rome had to rely on sea transportation to transport war supplies. In other words, even if Rome chose to attack by land, it still could not do without the sea, and the sea...that was the British territory.
How many warships does Russia have?
Russia has many warships, but they are definitely no match for the Royal Navy...
Perhaps the Roman Empire did not need the help of other countries on land, but it could not do without the support of its allies on the sea.
It’s difficult to keep it all for yourself!
(End of this chapter)
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