Reborn as King of South America

Chapter 553 Fermentation
"The situation in South America has just returned to stability, and the expansion of U.S. capital is also within the rules. We should not overreact to the actions of the Americans. At the same time, the Cuban issue must also be properly resolved."

British Ambassador Hermes said solemnly: "It is imperative to form a coordination committee. Civilized countries such as the British Empire, France, Germany, and the Han Kingdom have an obligation to provide assistance for peace and stability in the Americas."

"Mr. Hermes, Haiti and the Dominican Republic are being disturbed by external forces and the situation is turbulent. In order to protect the interests of all countries, I suggest that when necessary, the fleet and troops be dispatched to help restore order and stability in the area."

French Ambassador Jacques Chirac took the opportunity to say, "During the French Revolution, the Kingdom of Spain transferred the sovereignty of Haiti to France. Even after Haitian and Dominican rebels coerced local people to declare independence, the French Republic did not give up its claim to sovereignty. If the situation deteriorates to an unmanageable level, the Republic will consider whether to include Haiti in its rule depending on how the situation develops."

"Sir, Haiti and the Dominican Republic have been independent for more than half a century. Your country's sovereignty claim is groundless. The fate of Haiti and the Dominican Republic should be decided by the local people. The intervention of European countries will only increase tensions in the Caribbean and will not be conducive to peace."

The British ambassador firmly objected: "The Americas are already in a mess because of the competition between China and the United States. As responsible European powers, countries such as Britain, France, Germany, and the Netherlands should unite and work to restore peace and stability in the Americas. They should not have other ideas because of historical issues."

"Mr. Hermes, the German Empire also has interests in Haiti that cannot be ignored. If the situation in Haiti changes due to the United States or other factors, and the interests of the Empire are at risk of being damaged, then the German Empire will reserve the right to intervene by force."

The German ambassador echoed this, siding with the French ambassador on the situation on the island of Haiti.

After hearing the two people's statements, British Ambassador Hermes felt a headache. The competition between China and the United States disrupted the balance in the Americas. Originally, in history, there was only one dominant country, Britain, in North and South America. After the Venezuelan crisis in 1897, Britain compromised with the United States, and the dominance of the Americas was peacefully transferred to the United States. Countries in North America, Central America, and South America gradually became the back garden of the United States. Under the control of the United States, foreign countries such as France, Germany, and the Netherlands had no chance to implement their ambitions even if they had them. Therefore, the Americas had been stable for more than a hundred years and became an economic colony affiliated with the United States.

With the interference of the Han Kingdom, a strong competitor emerged in the Americas. When the Han Kingdom and the United States engaged in limited competition under the intervention of Britain, it also left France and Germany with the opportunity and excuse to interfere. Therefore, taking advantage of the time when the three forces of Britain, the Han Kingdom and the United States were restraining each other and there was a power vacuum in the Caribbean region, France and Germany saw the opportunity and tentatively put forward their own claims.

The sudden emergence of a regional power, especially an industrial country with a land area of ​​500 million square kilometers, a total population of nearly 2000 million, and comprehensive strength ranking among the top 10 in the world, has an all-round impact on the world situation.

During the rise of the Han Dynasty, there was competition with European powers represented by Britain, France and Germany, but there was more cooperation.

After the Annan War ended and Han and France completed the colonial exchange, similar to Britain and Germany, Han and France launched in-depth cooperation in the introduction of industrial technology, cooperation, exchanges, colonial development, introduction of anti-tropical drugs, and authorized production. Influenced by Han's progress in emerging fields such as chemical industry and electricity, France and Germany's industrial technology and capital investment in the Americas exceeded the same period in history. Correspondingly, due to the lack of part of the American economic market and the competition from Han's high-end chemical products, even though the US population has increased by five or six million compared with the same period in history, its comprehensive strength and international political environment are not as good as the same period in history.

The Caribbean region is a weak point for the expansion of U.S. power. Spain, the Netherlands, Britain, and France are all in the region and retain strong colonial power. At the same time, as a key point connecting North and South America, if the United States wants to bring South America under its control and stabilize its military presence in the Republic of Brazil, it must increase and strengthen its control over the Caribbean region. On this point, the United States has fierce conflicts with Spain, France, and Germany that are difficult to reconcile.

Considering the complicated international disputes involved and the strategic plan that London has made to gradually cede the dominance in South America, Hermes sighed and said helplessly: "If the interests of European countries in the Caribbean or America are damaged due to the military intervention of the United States, the British Empire respects the right of countries to use force to safeguard their national interests."

"Thank you for your understanding. In overseas regions such as the Americas, the Far East, and Africa, the interests of civilized European countries such as Britain, France, and Germany are the same. As long as we unite and reasonably divide our respective spheres of influence, any interference and challenge from countries outside the region will be unstoppable."

The German ambassador Baron Robert, adhering to Bismarck's foreign policy, deliberately wooed Dao.

"If Germany and Austria-Hungary are willing to respect the wishes of the people in regions such as Alsace, Lorraine, Poland, and the Balkans, then the French Republic is willing to cooperate sincerely with Germany and Austria-Hungary in overseas regions."

The French ambassador sneered.

"Arras and Lorraine have been an inseparable part of Germany since the First Empire. It is a just act for the Empire to recover the two places, and the local people are also happy to return to the embrace of the German family. If it is about respecting the will of the people, then why doesn't France respect the will of the people of Corsica and return Corsica to the Kingdom of Italy?"

The German ambassador tried to win over the French ambassador with good intentions, but was met with ridicule, so he responded tit for tat.

The territorial disputes between European countries are a mess. If we trace back history, every country that has borders or even non-borders can find legal claims to a certain disputed area in history. Therefore, the German ambassador and the French ambassador had a verbal battle, but in the end they could not determine the winner.

"Your Excellency the Baron, the representatives of the meritorious officers of the Han Kingdom are here."

While the German ambassador, Baron Robert, was debating with the French ambassador, he heard the voice of the captain of the embassy guard next to him.

"Oh, I understand." Baron Robert straightened his clothes, ended the debate, and turned to look at a group of officers coming towards him.

"General Pang, congratulations. In the Battle of Villarrica, you made the Han army famous. With only 1 troops, you completely wiped out the main forces of the Republic of Brazil. This battle can be used as a teaching material and included in the history of war textbooks."

"Thank you for your praise, Baron. The Battle of Villarrica was won by the bravery of all officers and soldiers, not just the efforts of Pang alone."

Pang Zhenyun's face flushed as he smiled.

"General Pang became famous in one battle. Next time we meet, you should address him as Lord."

The British Ambassador congratulated.

"Your Majesty's grace has granted me the title of Earl. It is a small achievement, a fluke, a fluke."

On the joyous day of the victory parade and awarding of medals and honors, Pang Zhenyun was unusually humble and kept exchanging pleasantries with diplomatic embassy personnel from various countries.

"Shen, Shi, Zhang, I didn't expect to meet you here. Are you also representatives of meritorious officers?"

In the crowd, Captain Merz, the captain of the guard of the German Embassy in Han, was surprised to see several familiar faces.

"Mertz, when did you take up your post in the Han Kingdom?"

Shen Dehui looked sideways and saw a white officer wearing a German military uniform and a short beard. He was also surprised.

"The German Embassy in Han was upgraded to the ambassador level. I was assigned by His Majesty to serve as the captain of the embassy guard. I left Europe in early March this year and arrived in your country half a month ago."

Meltz stared at Shen Dehui, Shi Jintang, and Zhang Yougong, and said enviously, "In 1886, you graduated from the Berlin Advanced Infantry School. In just four years, your military ranks have been promoted to school level. Shen and Shi are both lieutenant colonels. It turns out that war is the fastest way for soldiers to be promoted. Unfortunately, the situation in Europe is stable, and there is no opportunity to make meritorious deeds on the battlefield."

"It's more than just a promotion in military rank, Mertz, you may not know this, Jintang and Dehui were both granted nobility for their merits. Jintang is a lifelong baron, and Dehui is even more powerful, a hereditary baron. There are only 66 hereditary nobles in the empire, and including lifetime titles, there are only more than 400 nobles in total. You didn't expect that, did you?"

"Hereditary baron? Shen, you are not yet 30 years old, right? Such a young hereditary noble. In the European continent, there are probably less than ten people of this age who have obtained hereditary titles through military exploits. As a classmate, I am really happy for you!"

"Thank you, Merz. You are also very good. You are a top student who graduated from the Berlin Advanced Infantry School. Four years after graduation, your rank was promoted to captain, and you are now the captain of the embassy guard. Your future is also limitless."

Shen Dehui greeted, "The German Empire is cooperating with the Empire to vigorously expand overseas markets. Whether it is operating African colonies or expanding the American economic market, the army needs to contribute. I believe that even if the European continent is peaceful and stable, there are still opportunities to serve the country in overseas regions."

"I hope this opportunity will come soon. I can't wait to see your progress."

Meltz said in a clear voice: "Shen, Shi, Zhang, you must treat us to a meal after the military parade. I have already thought of a place to eat. Let's go to the Sichuan restaurant in the west of Chang'an City! A week ago, Mr. Ambassador and I accompanied Director General Tang of your Ministry of Foreign Affairs to eat there once. The taste was spicy and fragrant, and it was completely different from Western food. We must eat there more often."

"Okay, okay, Merz, it's my treat. I'll make sure everyone has a good meal."

Shen Dehui said generously.