Reborn as King of South America

Chapter 466 Disagreement and Consensus

"Your Excellency, we have received news from the mainland that the top brass of the Republic of Brazil intends to cooperate militarily with the United States and allow the United States to establish a military base in the Republic of Brazil. I wonder if your country has learned about this news?"

After discussing economic cooperation, Tang Jingsong changed the subject and asked.

“Are your country’s intelligence sources reliable?”

The British envoy did not directly answer Tang Jingsong's question, but asked back.

"The intelligence obtained by the local side comes from within the Republic of Brazil. The source of the intelligence is confirmed to be reliable."

"The Empire also received similar intelligence a few days ago. However, according to the intelligence we obtained, only a few pro-American officials contacted the Americans without authorization. The top leaders of the Republic of Brazil did not make a clear statement to support the plan to establish military cooperation with the United States."

The British minister explained: "The intelligence your country has obtained may be partially different from the actual situation. There is no reason for the Republic of Brazil to take huge political risks and conclude a military contract with the United States without authorization. Doing so will not be good for their national security."

The British company tried its best to defend the actions of the Republic of Brazil, but in fact, he knew in his heart that the Han country must have obtained accurate intelligence, otherwise they would not have exposed the secret contact between the Americans and the Republic of Brazil in front of him.

Excluding the separate Brazilian Empire and the territories of the two southern states occupied by the Han State, the Republic of Brazil is still the largest country in South America (including territories such as Mato Grosso do Sul that the Republic of Brazil has currently recovered).

The actual controlled territory ranks first in South America. The country's total population and apparent military strength are not bad. In addition, with the support and security guarantee from the United Kingdom, objectively speaking, the international situation currently facing the Republic of Brazil is not bad.

However, no matter how good the national resources, military power and international security guarantees are, they cannot resist internal separatism and corruption. The conflicts between different ethnic groups such as blacks, whites, Indians, black and white mixed races, yellow and white mixed races, the competition and disputes between different forces and factions such as royalists, republicans, conservatives, comprador capitalists, local separatist autonomous forces, and warlord armed forces,
The two main contradictions have absorbed a lot of energy within the Brazilian Republic, making it almost impossible for them to unite and jointly respond to the challenges of external forces.

Of course, a regime is corrupt and decadent in all aspects. Even if the conflicts and differences between different ethnic groups are temporarily resolved, given the nature of those officials, comprador businessmen, and the emerging bourgeoisie, they will think of other ways to use the power in their hands and the complex interpersonal relationships to seek greater benefits for themselves.

The inherent deficiencies in culture, ethnicity, and the ruling class have led to the fragmentation of Brazil, and may also lay the seeds for its future destruction.

Analyzing from the neutral perspective of an outsider, Hermes believed that the Republic of Brazil had almost become a mess. It had no strong leadership and no motivation to reform and strengthen itself. The internal military, officials, businessmen and other classes had been infiltrated by the Han Kingdom and the Brazilian Empire. Without the encouragement and support of the British Empire, not to mention the external threats from the Han Kingdom and the Brazilian Empire, the conflicts and differences among the internal ethnic groups alone would probably lead to the collapse and division of the republican regime.

A country with a weak ruling foundation, numerous internal contradictions, and even on the verge of collapse is not suitable as a stable export destination for British capital. However, in the interests of Britain's world hegemony strategy,

The Republic of Brazil cannot fall for the time being.

The Republic of Brazil is an important chess piece and bait on the South American chessboard.
It must be a meaningful sacrifice, and must be able to bring Britain equal or greater value in return.

Otherwise, even if the top leaders of the Brazilian Republic are incompetent and corrupt, the British side will try its best to maintain the superficial peace of the Brazilian Republic and guarantee the territorial integrity and national security of the Brazilian Republic.

However, all of this is based on the premise that the Republic of Brazil obediently obeys the security of the United Kingdom. If the Republic of Brazil has other intentions and secretly introduces American military forces to offset the British control over them, then the United Kingdom will also take necessary countermeasures to punish and crack down on the Republic of Brazil, making them understand how terrible the consequences will be if they do not obey the arrangements of the United Kingdom.

The British wanted to win over the Han Kingdom to fight against the United States, but also intended to limit the expansion of the Han Kingdom's power in order to achieve the purpose of mutual checks and balances. Therefore, Hermes' attitude was very clear and firm about the purpose of the test revealed behind the question raised by Tang Jingsong: No matter how true the intelligence obtained by the Han Kingdom was, Britain firmly opposed the Han Kingdom's attempt to expand the scale of the war and launch an attack on the mainland of the Republic of Brazil.

"Your Excellency, if our intelligence is true and reliable, and the Brazilian high-level officials have indeed established a military cooperation relationship with the United States behind the back of the British Empire, and have allowed the US Army and Navy to use the ports in the Brazilian Republic as bases to launch an attack on the Han Empire, what position will your country maintain?"

Tang Jingsong did not intend to drop the topic and continued to probe. "Please rest assured, Your Excellency, the British Empire will not allow this to happen.
The Empire will certainly solemnly inform the United States to express the British Empire's determination and position to maintain peace in the Americas, and firmly oppose any unilateral move by the United States that intends to undermine peace in South America! "

Hermes promised righteously: "With regard to the Republic of Brazil, the British Empire will also fulfill its due responsibilities and remind the high-level officials of the Republic of Brazil to keep a certain distance from the United States and not to do irrational things."

"Thank you for your efforts to maintain peace in South America. However, if things really deteriorate to an irreversible point, the Chinese side will also take necessary measures to eliminate the threat to the national security strategy posed by the United States and the Republic of Brazil."

"Your worries are completely unnecessary. With the British Empire coordinating, things will never develop to the point you expect."

The British Minister Hermes explained a few words and then reiterated the British position: "The British Empire will personally intervene in the issues concerning the Americans and the Republic of Brazil to ensure that it will not affect your country's national security.
However, on the other hand, before the events in the United States and the Republic of Brazil come to a conclusion, your country must also ensure that the war is limited to the territory of Paraguay and that the war is not expanded without authorization and the flames of war spread to the territory controlled by the Republic of Brazil. "

"Of course, the mainland respects the interests of the British Empire. Before the national strategic security is threatened, the Han Kingdom will not launch an attack on the mainland controlled area of ​​the Republic of Brazil without authorization."

"Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. I suggest that for the sake of friendship between the Empire and your country, and for the sake of peace in South America, we should find a suitable time to celebrate."

Having preliminarily completed the task assigned by the British side, Hermes stood up, smiled and said politely.

"Next weekend is a good day. Then, my wife and I will go to the British Embassy in person to visit Your Excellency."…………

It was already late at night, and the British ambassador was escorted out of the reception room of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Tang Jingsong put on his coat and was walking towards the entrance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Wu Zhongxian, the first-class foreign affairs secretary who was accompanying him, asked curiously, "Director General Tang, why didn't you further test the bottom line of the British before the British envoy left?"

"There is no need. The strategic goal of the mainland has always been clear, and the British also understand this. Therefore, there is no need to continue to test the bottom line of the British."

Tang Jingsong explained as he walked: "Young man, diplomatic games are a big deal. When you follow me to handle affairs in the future, you must pay more attention to observe and learn."

"Yes, I will remember the general's teachings."

"Your generation has come at a good time. There were more than 120 students who participated in the program to study in the United States, and 70 to 80 of them went to Taiwan. Among the first batch of graduates, some have grown into ministers stationed in foreign countries, able to represent Taiwan and handle diplomatic affairs on their own. Some have skipped the internship and training stage and started to take up leadership positions in important departments at the bureau and department level.

Qian Wenkui, Lu Yongquan, Ouyang Geng and others from the second and third batches have now begun to work in various departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and local embassies in various countries, and will soon get into work mode.

Although there are not many of you, you all have good diplomatic skills. Since you have caught up with the good opportunity of national development and rise, you should seize the opportunity and work hard in the corresponding positions. Don't be proud and complacent because of the advantages brought by your overseas study experience, and waste your best years in vain. "

As a senior and superior, Tang Jingsong carefully taught the young people around him. On the other side, Hermes had just returned to the embassy and instructed the assistant who came to greet him: "

Send a message to London, first, suggesting that London re-evaluate the comprehensive strength of the Han Dynasty (more than 200 million mobilizable military forces) and increase support for the Han Dynasty.
Second, in view of the massive external expansion of American capital and the damage to imperial capital, it is recommended that London make up its mind to give up the power to dominate South American affairs! And from now on, start the plan to gradually withdraw from South America... "

(End of this chapter)