Rebirth of the Spanish Empire

London, now the largest city in the world, is also the most iconic place in the world, the Fog City. This title is also known in every corner of the world along with the world's largest power.

London's Tower Bridge is still as beautiful as ever, and it makes people marvel at its beauty. Set against the backdrop of the Thames, it has become the most talked-about place in the UK, of course, if this excludes Buckingham Palace and Downing Street.

No. 10 Downing Street, one of the most powerful places in the UK and Europe.

Churchill's face was full of doubts, or even deep in thought. And similarly, in addition to him, there is also his mentor, Haubert Henry Asquith, who is now less than one person and more than ten thousand people in Britain, is also in the same way, thinking endlessly. The two people's seats were not divided into high and low places, they just sat casually. Between them, there was only a table with a teapot prominently placed on it, and the fragrance of evaporated tea leaves floated out from time to time. This makes the whole room feel ethereal and peaceful.

It has been more than half a month since the confrontation between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Tsarist Russia. Now, they have become one, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire has completely resisted Tsarist Russia. Warsaw, Radom, and Polish City, these three Polish cities, have become the most direct points of confrontation between the two countries.

The confrontation between the two countries has caused huge panic around the world, especially in eastern Europe. Their approach has panicked everyone here. If the city gate catches fire, it will affect the fish in the pond, not to mention these two big European guys, other small fish and cats, etc., they will definitely be afraid of getting caught in the fire. Among them, even Greece, which is a British protectorate, has announced last week that it will remain neutral to put aside the argument that it will harm itself. The same is true for the Kingdom of Italy, which is adjacent to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The remaining small countries may The big countries are now in silence, waiting, or in other words, calculating their own gains, losses and interests.

Austria-Hungary had taken control of Warsaw. and Rhodes. This is already the westernmost city of Tsarist Russia in Poland. This has completely allowed the Austro-Hungarian Empire to overlap with the German Empire in Poland.

But the fly in the ointment is that in the south below these two cities, Radom is now controlled by Tsarist Russia, which is like a fishbone. It stung Crown Prince Ferdinand a little. Because Radom has already obtained Warsaw. It became a place that penetrated into the semi-internal part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This place already gave Tsarist Russia a hinterland that could attack Austria-Hungary at any time.

But because the Austro-Hungarian Empire took advantage of Warsaw early, before the Russian army arrived. They also captured the Polish city in the south, thus creating a situation where they can now encircle Radom together with Warsaw. Perhaps it is for this reason that the originally arrogant Tsarist Russian army has to pause, forming the current two The other party took the initiative to confront without mediation. This has to be surprising but also a bit of a headache, especially for other countries, such as Germany, France, Italy, or the United Kingdom.

After a long time, Churchill sighed and said: "The battle has reached this point. It is already a bit of a dilemma. I think Nicholas II will definitely be furious."

"I don't know how furious I am, but I know that now William II will definitely be elated or a little bit impatient because of this, or even..." Asquith did not continue. But Churchill clearly understood what he meant.

"Your Majesty William should be celebrating that he has lost one of his biggest threats in the east. After all, Tsarist Russia will definitely pose a greater threat than the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which copied its own physique and economic model. But, as the Prime Minister said Yes, with William II's ambition, perhaps he was secretly glad to have killed the threat from the east. Similarly, under the influence of ambition, he might also be quite disappointed. After all, the German Empire has been There is no more excuse to expand to the east." Having said this, Churchill looked in the south direction with some wandering eyes.

Asquith had no objection to this, and both of them fell silent because of this issue.

Although Churchill and Asquith were both silent, the bitter smiles in their hearts were actually increasing.

As for why, in fact, in the UK, almost all people with some brains have slowly realized it, but how many people can really see through it? No wonder they smiled bitterly.

King George V of England is also calculating his own "little abacus."

"Damn it, don't these guys know that they are playing with fire now? Do you really think that the situation in this world is such that the UK does not have the right and ability to make direct decisions?"

Edward Gray looked at George V with some sympathy. The powerful British Empire is known as the Empire on which the sun never sets. This is what all British people are most proud of. This is the identity of every British person at the top of the world in this era. However, with the changes in the world over the years, not to mention foreign countries, not to mention their well-informed controllers, even ordinary British citizens have noticed that Britain is in decline. No, it should be said that it is other countries. The rapid rise was further compressed by British power and power.

"Now in our hearts, that group of prisoners and despicable poor people who were expelled from their homeland by the great British Empire and driven to North America unexpectedly defeated the great empire and established an American power. Even after a short period of In more than a hundred years, the countries established by the nouveau riche have firmly established themselves as great powers in the Americas, and have even extended their influence to the Pacific. If it were not for Spain, God knows now that Britain has considerable interests in South America. And Latin America, it is really uncertain whether it has become their entire territory.

There is also Spain. The rise of this country is much faster than we expected. If it were not for the rise of the German Empire and the stability of France, I even doubt whether the Spanish dynasty that dominates the European continent would be online. . With the rise of foreign countries, the public voice at home is boiling. Gray, do you think, at this time, am I, the king, too incompetent? "

Edward Gray's heart skipped a beat, and he didn't dare to look at George V. What should he say? Did he really follow his words and say that you are not very qualified and your reputation is too small? Isn't this a prelude to seeking death?

When George V saw the silent Edward Gray, he obviously realized that he had been impulsive.

He smiled, and then said reassuringly: "I'm a little excited, but thinking that with this kind of development, sooner or later we will be surpassed by other countries, I can't calm down."

"Actually," Edward Gray was a little hesitant whether he should say it or not.

George V suddenly felt something in his heart, but without changing his face, he asked with a smile: "Just tell me what you have to say, hesitating, what are you thinking about?"

Edward's face seemed to soften a little after hearing this, and then he said: "Actually, if we can do a little bit of manipulation, then we might get some unexpected gains."

After speaking, he leaned next to George V, and then spoke in a low voice.

After he sat back to his original position, George V had swept away his previous doubts and put on an expression of excitement. Obviously, Edward had persuaded him, but he was still not sure whether His Majesty would accept it. own suggestions. After all, on many matters, His Majesty will make the final decision after communicating with Asquith. Although he does not think this is an incorrect way of doing things, after all, as a minister, he also hopes that his monarch can listen more to his ministers. However, if this person who is obeyed and respected by His Majesty is his political opponent, then things will not be so good.

But obviously, George V surprised him again this time, because George V directly nodded that it was feasible, and allowed his Ministry of Foreign Affairs to carry out corresponding strategies, and also appointed him to be responsible for the Central and Eastern European crisis. Fully responsible person. The announcement will hit Asquith's desk in Number 10 Downing Street tomorrow.

Seeing Edward Gray's somewhat surprised expression, this made George V feel a little elated. At the same time, he also felt that a king who could be decisive was indeed more valued by his courtiers, not that, in the future, As the years passed, he unknowingly began to fall into the situation of fighting for the monarch's "absolute rights".

I was also thinking about this problem, but I didn't know until my own Princess Mary came.

Princess Mary is a legendary figure. In the UK, she is also a household name and is being discussed. She was originally betrothed by Queen Victoria to her eldest grandson, Prince Edward VII, and the two had even held a wedding. However, not long after this, Prince Victor died of pneumonia. In the face of the deep brotherhood, Queen Victoria, who finally appreciated Mary, was concerned about George V's marriage problems. At that time, I thought of this eldest grandson’s unmarried grandson’s daughter-in-law, so in the end, with her push, my sister-in-law became my wife. And like this, from 1893 to now, nearly twenty years have passed, and the relationship between the two still remains. In very good and perfect condition, as Queen Victoria said, Mary is your good wife. Over the years, Mary has often been able to give him a lot of help when George V encountered difficulties. .

"What are you so happy about? You still have this charming smile?"

George's soul was drawn back to reality by his beloved concubine's voice. , based on his trust in his beloved wife, he took out the essence of what he just said and said it again, and then drank tea and waited for her comments.

However, Princess Mary, who thought she would be as happy as him, frowned, and then said: "I feel that things are not that simple." Seeing George V's disbelief, Mary smiled, and the beauty of the country was already there. In her forties, the word still didn't seem to fit well with her. Even though they had been together for many years, George still felt the amazing feeling in that moment.

"I think it won't be that simple anyway, but I don't understand, what's the problem here?" Mary said. (To be continued...)