Chapter 309 Britain is the final winner (Second update, please subscribe)
Even if the war has not yet broken out, the diplomatic war has already broken out. This war is without the smoke of gunpowder, but what is certain is that sometimes the war without the smoke of gunpowder often determines the outcome of the war.
"Have a drink, my friend."
Sarmiento received the invitation as soon as he entered Edward Thornton's office.
"Thank you, Edward. Tea... no, coffee will be fine?"
Sarmiento refused outright.
"Tea. Many people don't like Chinese people, but they like tea. However, I also like coffee. Let's have a drink together."
In diplomatic occasions, there is never any nonsense. For them, every word has a meaning, just like what Edward said now, which is undoubtedly telling Sarmiento that he doesn't like Chinese people!
Sarmiento glanced at Edward and said.
"Mr. Ambassador, I think you should know why I'm here!"
They were both very direct, and there was no time to beat around the bush.
"Yes."
Edward did not deny that there was no secret at all for the British ambassador. He certainly knew the ultimatum or compensation conditions from Nanhua.
"Argentina needs Britain's help. Only with Britain's help can we fight against the Chinese invasion!"
Sarmiento glanced out the window and said.
"If we fail, one thing is certain: Britain's interests in this region will be severely damaged. One-third of the landowners in Buenos Aires Province are British expatriates. Once the company occupies this place, it is certain that they will implement new policies. Although we don't know how they will do it, it is certain that for Britain, the interests will be severely damaged!"
"Would you like some milk?"
Edward Thornton did not give a direct answer, but changed the subject.
"Would you like some sugar?"
"no thanks."
Sarmiento said.
"Edward, can we be more direct? What is Britain's attitude?"
"Britain's attitude..."
Edward Thornton brought the coffee cup over and then he glanced at the President.
So what if he is the president?
Argentina cannot live without Britain!
"The UK's attitude is very clear. We firmly oppose the company's expansion in this land. In fact..."
After a pause, Edward Thornton said,
"I just took a look at their compensation terms. It's not compensation, but an ultimatum to Argentina. The only question is, can Argentina accept such humiliation? Of course, Britain will definitely stand on your side. It was in the past, it is now, and it will be in the future!"
Sarmiento nodded in satisfaction at the British ambassador's answer.
"Believe me, Britain will not regret your choice!"
Britain will certainly not regret it!
Edward Thornton said this to himself after Sarmiento left the office, and then to his secretary.
"Ned, go inform Thomas and the others that the Argentine government will soon issue a bond worth 1 million pounds. This is an opportunity for them..."
The Thomas he was referring to was a group of British bankers who opened banks in Buenos Aires. They attracted deposits from Argentines and then lent money to the Argentine government.
In other words, they used Argentines' money to lend to the Argentine government and then made astonishing profits from it.
What is so-called British capital?
They are just British banks. The reason why those British banks have the trust of Argentina is because they are backed by Britain, the United Kingdom.
So Argentines could safely deposit their money in those British banks, and then the British banks would lend the money to the Argentine government. This money became the so-called British capital.
The British have been playing such financial games in many countries and regions, using them to master and control many small countries.
"One million? It's just a few million pesos."
Ned glanced at the map on the wall and said:
"Surely £1m wouldn't be enough if they wanted to take over the Pampas?"
"Of course, we all know that 1 million pounds is definitely not enough, but my friend, believe me, this is just the beginning. For Britain, as long as they fight this war, no matter who wins or loses, we are the final winners. You know, in their war with the Paraguayans, they lost people, spent money, and finally owed us a debt of 6 million pounds. This is the most important thing."
Edward Thornton lit a cigar with some complacency, and then said proudly.
"In any war, the final winner is not necessarily the direct participant in the war, but definitely the provider of loans. Who was the final winner in the Napoleonic Wars? It was never Britain, but the Bank of England, Ned, do you know that?"
Edward Thornton said, looking at Ned.
"Through this war, Britain can not only get everything it needs, but also reap rich economic rewards."
"But sir, how can Argentina guarantee the repayment of their debts?"
Ned asked back.
"Ned, do you know what the Pampas is now? It is no longer a desolate prairie, but a ranch, the largest ranch in the world. South China relies on that ranch to export beef worth hundreds of millions of pesos to Europe every year. If Argentina seizes the prairie, they will definitely be able to pay back the money. Of course, they may also fail!"
After saying this in a stiff tone, Edward Thornton laughed.
"That's nothing. Losers have no right to negotiate. They still need to repay the loan, and they may even need to borrow more money to maintain their economy. This means we can further turn this country into our appendage. In fact, this is our responsibility as diplomats! Failure, or victory..."
Edward Thornton took a puff of his cigar, sat down at his desk, and spoke in an extremely calm tone.
“For us, it doesn’t have much impact!”
"So what is our purpose? Isn't it to make Nanhua fail?"
"No!"
In response to Ned's question, Edward Thornton said:
"It's not to make South China fail, but to stop South China's rise here. What do we need? A South America under our control. This South America should be like Argentina and Brazil, where every aspect is under our control and influence, not a rising country that will even compete with us in every aspect. This is exactly what we want to destroy!"
Edward Thornton made a "what a shame" face.
"Although they tried very hard, they overlooked one thing - the rules of the game in this world have long been determined. When they try to challenge them, they will face a series of blows. This is just the beginning!"
Edward Thornton knew that the current support for Argentina was just the beginning. In the future, London would make some targeted adjustments. In the end, South China would find themselves trapped in a maze. Unless they accepted their fate and surrendered, a more serious failure would be waiting for them!
"I understand. This is our responsibility as diplomats!"
Ned thought for a moment and then spoke.
"It is to prevent any country from trying to break the rules of the game!"
"Yes"
Edward Thornton said with a cold smile.
"This is our responsibility as diplomats!"
As he said this, his eyes were bright and he stared into the distance, and then he said it in an extremely calm tone.
"Even if the price is to incite a war, even if it means destroying a country, so what? We are the final winners!"
(End of this chapter)
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