Chapter 216: Interests are Eternal (First Update, Please Subscribe)
"Invite our fleet to visit Peru!"
When Zhu Xianhai received the telegram forwarded from Linhai, he was stunned for a long time, and his expression was extremely complicated.
After entering the South American chess and card room, he found that the card games here were more exciting than he had imagined. The Paraguayan War on the East Coast was about to break out. What about the West Coast? Chile, which was supposed to be united against the outside world and prevent the sovereign country from interfering with South America, actually jumped out and became a traitor. The reason... yes, it was because of Nanhua.
Peru, which was tricked by Chile, immediately turned to the company for help.
They all spoke Spanish. What was the result? In the face of practical interests, each compromised faster than the other.
The game was so chaotic that Zhu Xianhai was a little confused.
But this seems to be taken for granted. After all, in the face of national interests, there has never been any eternal friendship. Even the so-called "blood alliance" is not worth mentioning in the face of reality.
In fact, the South American countries themselves are a "blood alliance". During the War of Independence, they formed an alliance, worked together, and fought together.
But what in the end?
After driving the Spaniards away, faced with real interests, they immediately stood up to fight against the so-called American liberators.
The so-called liberator is nothing but a joke in the face of real interests.
"My Lord, Peru has no good intentions! Inviting us to visit is simply a way of taking advantage of the power of others. They want to borrow our warships to embolden themselves. I'm afraid they are also trying to take advantage of the situation!"
Qian Deshan's reminder made Zhu Xianhai say with a smile.
"That's true, but you have to know that in today's world, only the strong have the opportunity to be "exploited" by others. The weak... are not even worth being exploited! Just like the Russian fleet in New York, and..."
Well, it seems that when the Beiyang Fleet visited Nagasaki, it was also invited by the Japanese to deter Russia. The weak always like to take advantage of the situation, which is a manifestation of the maturity of Japanese diplomacy.
Peru now...
Well, he is also an old diplomat.
Of course I know how to take advantage of the situation.
After thinking about it, Zhu Xianhai sneered.
"Since Peru has invited us to visit, we should send a fleet to visit in a blatant manner. After all, this is a rare opportunity!"
"But, my lord, this is equivalent to supporting the Peruvians and the foreigners. Isn't this too worthless?"
Zhu Xianhai laughed out loud at Liu Baoyuan's reminder.
"Supporting foreigners? You are wrong. I am not supporting foreigners here. I am clearly supporting Americans!"
"Supporting the Americans?"
Liu Baoyuan was puzzled.
"Why should we support America?"
Seeing their confused expressions, Zhu Xianhai didn't even bother to say anything to them.
"Have you forgotten where we are? America!"
Standing up, Zhu Xianhai said with a sighing tone.
"America is an extremely vast and fertile land. Hundreds of years ago, since Columbus discovered this land, the Spanish, Portuguese, and British have conquered this land one after another. In the past half century, after the efforts of many people with lofty ideals in America, America finally won independence and returned to the hands of the Americans. But what about now? There are some scums who collude with the former colonizers and try to make this land return to a colonial state. This is something that no American can allow. We..."
Looking back at Qian Deshan, Liu Baoyuan and others who were sitting there, Zhu Xianhai said in a firm tone.
"We in Nanhua are part of America, and we are also Americans. How can we allow such a thing to happen? So we must send out a fleet to defend America. America can only be America for Americans!"
When the lord spoke these profound truths, Liu Baoyuan, who was originally a little confused, suddenly brightened up and said excitedly.
"Oh, I understand, I understand. This is a legitimate reason! I understand what my lord means. We are sending troops to Peru to justify our own reputation. From now on, we are Americans, and Nanhua is a part of America!"
Now they are part of the group, but in the future they may become conquerors, Zhu Xianhai muttered to himself. Even if a war breaks out in the future, it will be the Americans fighting themselves, not an "invasion".
"What did we lack in the past? Status! Peru's invitation has solved this problem. From now on, the American Company is no longer a colonial company, but... the Americans' own company. We, the Chinese, will be the masters of this land from now on!"
The Chinese are also Americans!
You are kidding!
What a joke, this is the truth, except for the Indians, how many Americans, Mexicans, Peruvians, Chileans, Argentines, Brazilians are indigenous? None!
But does it prevent them from considering themselves masters?
Don’t they all consider themselves the masters of this land?
Decades ago, when the White House had just been burned down by the British, Monroe still uttered the arrogant words "America is America for the Americans". Although his strength could not support his ambition, a guy whose grandfather was still farming in Britain could say that he was an American.
Why can't the Chinese say that they are also Americans and the masters of this land!
Of course, it's all talk, but the most important thing is to get recognition from others. Zhu Xianhai sees Peru's "recognition" as an opportunity. Only by truly integrating into the "American family" and becoming a part of it can we... well, conquer this fortress from the inside!
"Well, since our neighbors are in trouble, as part of America, we must send a fleet to show our support for them!"
After making this decision, Zhu Xianhai said again.
"But we also need to pay attention to one thing. This neighbor is not a good neighbor. There is one thing we need to resolve..."
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Soon the telegram sent from Nanhua was delivered to the fleet commander Li Xuelin. After receiving the order, he immediately ordered the fleet to light fires and issued a military order, requiring the sailors to return to the ship. At the same time, several officials from the Linhai Municipal Government also boarded the ship. The leader was a guy with a mixed-race appearance. Li Xuelin had seen him at the reception of the City Hall. He was the foreign affairs commissioner of the City Hall, Mario. Because of his mixed-race relationship, although he graduated from the University of Santiago, he was not very popular in Chile. As a lawyer, he defected to Linhai two years ago and has always been trusted by successive commanders.
"Sir, it is my honor to accompany you on this visit to Peru. I hope you will give me your guidance in the future."
Mario's Chinese is not fluent, but his pronunciation is standard and he is also polite in a Chinese way. It must be said that environment can really change people.
"Commissioner Ma, you are too polite. I have received the telegram. After arriving in Peru, I will fully cooperate with the special envoy. Please rest assured..."
Li Xuelin looked towards the ship's gun and said in a deep voice.
"Our naval guns are the courage of our diplomats!"
"From now on, I'll be at your service, sir!"
Mario cupped his hands with a humble smile on his face, but the pride in his eyes was hard to conceal...
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