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The Mexican government paid 230 million square kilometers of land as tuition fees for this.With this negative example, from now on, countries will have to think about accepting immigrants.

Now in Austria's colonies, the proportion of each ethnic group is strictly controlled.It mainly attracts immigrants from the German cultural circle, and accepts a small number of immigrants from other countries. It is mainly the bottom-level people who do not have much culture.

After contemplating for a while, Earl Hummel made a decision: "Your Excellency, your idea is great.

If enough immigrants can be recruited from the United States, Central America will be ours.

Send someone to notify the Hawaiian government that our visit is only one day long and have them wait at the port.

After the fleet is about to be replenished, it will directly visit the United States. I will visit the states along the west coast one by one. "

No wonder Hummel is excited, this plan already has strong operability.

This era is different from later generations. Germans are excluded from mainstream American society.The upper class of the United States is controlled by the British, occupying most of the wealth of the society.

Grouping is applicable to any ethnicity. The German elites who cannot enter the upper class have not surrendered and are still fighting.

Immigrant gathering places in Germany are still using German, and local schools are still using German for teaching. It is their dissatisfaction with the British domination of the upper class in the United States.

It was after the two world wars that Germans really integrated into American society.Taking advantage of the opportunity of anti-espionage during the war, the Germans were separated.

This created an opportunity for Austria to poach the wall.If you become a vested interest, you will not be able to dig.Immigrants who are still at the bottom of society are the easiest to fool.

There is plenty of land in Central America, and the generosity of others has always been what Franz is best at, and it is inevitable that it will also be transmitted to the officials of the Vienna government.

As for whether the US government will hinder immigrants from leaving, there is no need to worry at all.If the US government does this, then they are no longer a threat.

A country that can only enter but not exit, how can it attract immigrants?If there are not enough immigrants, we will rely on the natural increase of the population of the United States. When they develop, they will have already entered the era of nuclear peace.

Carving up the world also depends on the timing. Once the opportunity is missed, even if you pay ten times or a hundred times the price, you may not be able to reap the rewards.

What kind of country, what kind of status in diplomacy.There is no doubt that Hawaii, already a semi-colonial country, is not worthy of Hummel's attention.

He wouldn't mind paying a diplomatic visit, given the time.Now that you are in a hurry, there is nothing wrong with implementing a new plan to compress the time of your visit in Hawaii.

It is estimated that the Kingdom of Hawaii will not welcome him either. The visit of great powers in this era is not a good thing for many weak and small countries.

Hummel has not only experienced it once, most countries are similar to sending the plague god, and the bureaucrats try to get him to leave with the fleet as soon as possible.

The specific manifestation is that the hand cramps when receiving the gift.Including the supplies of the fleet are all sponsored by these countries, and the senior management of the fleet also gave a gift of souvenirs.

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Newport Harbor, Oregon

The sun was scorching the earth, and the roar of warships could be heard not far away.

The pier was already full of people, there were big people in gorgeous clothes and small people in coarse linen, all of them were waiting under the scorching sun.

Looking at the fleet that appeared in the distance, and listening to the roar of steam engines, many people smiled happily.

Unlike the smiles of most people, some people frowned, as if they were about to face a big trouble.

If you are not overseas, you will never know the importance of a strong motherland.

Don't look at the United States as a country of immigrants. In fact, there are also ranks among immigrants. The British immigrants are undoubtedly at the top.

On the one hand, the British have occupied the mainstream of society, and on the other hand, it is because the Royal Navy, the world's number one, provides the British with sufficient confidence.

In this regard, the Germans are more tragic. The German region is torn apart. Although the strength of each country is not weak, there is no world power that can provide them with support.

Under the butterfly effect of Franz, Austria was reborn and became the world's third largest naval power, and naturally became the pillar of the overseas German nation.

In fact, the Vienna government has also done a lot of work in this area.Overseas embassies are open to all German nationalities and can provide them with reasonable assistance.

Rely on practical actions to gain their approval.That's why so many German immigrants gathered when the ocean-going fleet visited the United States.

Many are pinning their hopes on the intervention of the Vienna government to give them higher political status.The arrival of the ocean-going fleet, in the eyes of many people, is an opportunity.

The world is based on fists. A strong country will naturally be respected by everyone overseas. On the contrary, a weak country will inevitably be bullied.

Looking at the dense crowd on the pier, Earl Hummel showed a gratified smile.He was a little more confident about this plan.

Chapter 15 Intimidated

Austria is on the move, and Britain, France and the West are not idle.First, the Spaniards captured the Spanish Island (Haiti Island), and then the three countries accelerated the pace of expansion in Mexico.

The British had just suppressed the Indian rebellion, and the French were still focusing on Italy.So this time Mexico is luckier than in history. The expansion of various countries is mainly based on economic and political penetration.

If it weren't for the fear of stimulating the two U.S. governments in the Civil War, it is estimated that they would still infiltrate the U.S. states.

It has always been the dream of British, French and Western colonists to re-establish the colonial system in North America.The Monroe Doctrine of the Americans blocked everyone's way, and now it is natural to kick this obstacle away.

London

As the world's largest naval power, the British are well-deserved to become the boss of the joint intervention of the United States this time.

No one competes with them for dominance, and the British are the strongest in the Americas.If the Americans don't mobilize, John Bull's garrison in Canada can handle them.

This is not something to be proud of. The pocket-sized American army does not represent the real strength of the Americans. The militias in most federal states are stronger than the federal government.

In the Prime Minister's Office in Downing Street, the new British Prime Minister John Russell is holding a meeting.

"Everyone, that guy from Lincoln has ordered the blockade of the east coast. How to ensure the normal progress of our trade with the southern government has become our current problem."

There is no doubt that the capitalists engaged in the cotton industry put pressure on the London government.If the blockade is only for a short period of time, everyone persists and it passes.

If it is blocked for a long time, or if the northern government wins the war, then the British dominance of cotton spinning will be shaken.

This is absolutely intolerable.You must know that the cotton spinning industry is the pillar industry of the British. Once there is a problem, the entire British economy will be hit hard.

Secretary of the Navy Edward said calmly: "Your Excellency, there is no need to worry too much about this issue. The coastline of the Confederate government is not short. I think the US Navy should not be that strong.

Now the northern government is still working hard to build ships, and when they have that strength, we can join forces with other countries to intervene and designate the coastal areas of the Confederate government as a safe zone.

At present, the Austrian ocean-going fleet has arrived on the west coast of the United States, and the French fleet has also set off. In addition, our and Spanish fleets in the Americas are simply not something that the Americans can compete with. "

This is not nonsense. The military strength of the Americans in this era is really scumbag.

Don't complain about the 6000-person pocket version of the Federal Army.After the outbreak of the Civil War, it was reduced by one-third in an instant.

The U.S. Federal Army is scattered throughout the country, and the Army stationed in the southern states is naturally separated from the command of the federal government.

The army is no good and the navy is not much better.When President Lincoln's blockade order was issued, the U.S. Navy, which had long been on the south mountain, discovered that due to various reasons, only 90 of the 42 warships of the Federal Navy were available, and only 3 of them could be used to perform coastal missions. ship.

There is no way, the U.S. Navy has received deep-sea combat training, and has no experience in offshore combat, nor has it conducted relevant training.

Historically, the northern government, which had gained an advantage in sea power, did not send large-scale troops from the coast to attack the south, mainly because it was not familiar with the fortifications and fortresses along the coast.

Bureaucrats know it all.These funds are in the hands of the southern states themselves, and the federal government has no backup.No one thought in advance that one day they would attack their own territory from the sea.

Minister of State Agarwal said: "Things are not that simple. The three countries of Offaci also have their own ghosts, and it is impossible to listen to our instructions.

At present, the Royal Navy's strength in the Americas is insufficient. If it intervenes, it means giving up the dominance of the intervention.

If it is not dominated by us, how can Britain's interests be guaranteed? "

In this era that believes in fists, strength equals the right to speak.If you just want to get benefits, but are unwilling to contribute, it is better not to think about it.

The big powers are not fools. It is okay for the British to frighten the small indigenous countries with their power, but Offasi, who is also a big power, will not give them face.

If you are watching a show on the sidelines, it would be a disaster if the three countries of Offasi join forces to divide up the interests of North America.

The chance of this kind of thing happening is very small, but it cannot be ruled out.In the face of interests, everything is possible.

Prime Minister John Russell set his sights on Foreign Secretary Gladstone, and wanted him to come up with a reliable plan. After all, the problem this time was seven points to diplomacy, two points to politics, and one point to military.

Gladstone analyzed: "Judging from the current situation, the Austrians should be targeting Central America, France and Spain are targeting Mexico, and all three countries intend to tear a piece of meat from the Americans.

The mobs in the United States are not easy to rule, so everyone's goal should be economic interests.Now the Austrians have the upper hand and seized most of the arms market in the United States.

Initial estimates put them in a profit of around £300 million.Our arms dealer is too petty, and his reaction was a step slow. "

Prime Minister John Russell shook his head and said: "This is just a small problem. Arms are a one-shot deal. After the civil war, there will be no more. This time it will be cheaper for the Austrians. Let's talk about how we can maximize our benefits!"

300 million pounds is an astronomical sum for an individual, but it is the same for the London government.

If it is a long-term income, it can still attract the attention of Prime Minister John Russell. It is really difficult to arouse his interest in this kind of one-time transaction.

The money is in other people's pockets, so you can't grab it, right?Even if you want to rob, it is easier to rob the Americans directly than to rob Austria.

Gladstone frowned. He didn't like being interrupted, especially after he became the Foreign Secretary of the British Empire.

But this is the prime minister's office, not his office, and it was the prime minister who interrupted him, and Gladstone didn't like to lose his temper.

"Your Excellency, the arms trade is actually related to our next plan. The goal of the Austrians is very obvious. They just want the North and the South to continue fighting.

After carefully studying their arms export this time, we know that the manipulator behind it is the Habsburg family. It is not known whether it is a certain member or the emperor Franz himself.

Since the Austrians can play a balance between the north and the south, we can also play a balance between the north and the south, and the southern government can be more inclined if it is weak.

However, the risk of doing so is very high, and if one goes wrong, the North and the South will be victorious.It's fine if the South wins. They don't have the strength to unify the United States. If the North wins, it will be a big trouble.

To this end, the Vienna government did not hesitate to send an ocean-going fleet.This fleet should be a tool they use to ensure the balance between the North and the South. Once the North wins, they can immediately send troops to intervene.

I propose immediately dispatching a fleet large enough to overwhelm the U.S. Navy, while increasing the Army's presence in Canada to dominate the situation if necessary. "

The chancellor of the exchequer, James, objected: "Hold on, sir, don't forget that sending troops also requires money. We have just suppressed the Indian rebellion and have paid up to 2.8 million pounds in military expenses.

The financial resources of the government no longer allow us to start another major war. I don't think the Americans are soft persimmons.If they were easy to deal with, they would still be our colonies. "

Foreign Minister Gladstone said dissatisfiedly: "Your Excellency, don't always think about financial issues. As Britain's chancellor of the exchequer, you must take the overall situation into consideration.

What we pay now will be doubled in the near future.A strong America is not in our interest, at least Canada is always under threat.

The Americans have never stopped thinking about driving us out of America.If this opportunity is missed, it will be difficult to win allies in the future.

The military expenses are shared by our four countries, and the actual expenditure will not be too large.The Austrians dare to send an ocean-going fleet, why don't we? "

Chancellor of the Exchequer James shook his head and said: "The Austrians did this for Central America, they joined the colonial movement too late, and the most fertile areas in the world have already been carved up.

The Vienna government can develop the African continent regardless of the cost, let alone the Central American region with better natural conditions?

However, we don't need to.Britain needs to recuperate now, and launching another war of uncontrollable scale is completely outweighed by the gains. "

This is the impression Franz left on the outside world when he developed the African continent.In the eyes of many, Austria's African colonies have lost their pants.

This is actually true, except that West Africa, which has gold mines, barely breaks even.The remaining regions have been losing money, and the loss is not a small sum.

This is completely different from the philosophy of countries operating overseas colonies.In this era, everyone is trying to get income as soon as possible, and rarely invests in the construction of colonies.

The Secretary of the Navy Edward said: "Your Excellency, the more fully we prepare for this intervention plan, the less likely it is that a major war will break out in the end.

Don't forget to interfere with the alliance's strength, far surpassing the federal government, why would they dare to fight us.

Even if there was a fight, I don't think it's a bad thing.

The Confederate government has restrained most of their strength. We will unite with the three countries of Ossifer to fight, directly destroy these rebels, and re-carve up the North American continent. "

Kill the federal government, just think about it.Unless the British are willing to explode their livers, they will win the coastal areas at most.

The territory of the United States is not small, and military expenditures to enter inland areas are like flowing water.In history, the United States was able to be independent, but the London government's finances could not bear it.

Including the second Anglo-American War, when the British burned the White House, and finally gave up the plan to destroy the United States because of too much military expenditure.

Prime Minister John Russell eased the atmosphere: "Everyone, you are digressing. The most critical issue now is to ensure the smooth flow of maritime transportation and ensure the normal supply of domestic cotton.

Because the Indian rebellion caused too much damage to the local area, our plan to rebuild the second cotton center in the Indian area had to be postponed.

The promotion of cotton planting in Egypt is not going well.On the one hand, it is the resistance of the local Egyptians who are unwilling to grow cotton; on the other hand, the canal is under construction, which has seized a large amount of labor.

Therefore, it is meaningless to dispute whether to increase troops in North America.

Now we have to increase our troops, otherwise the cotton supply chain will be cut off by the northern government, what do we have to explain to Congress? "

This is a real problem.Growing cotton also takes time.Without a few years of promotion, it is simply impossible to form a scale.

However, the scope and duration of the Indian rebellion far exceeded the same period in history. The cotton plantations opened up by the British were also destroyed by the rebels.

In three to five years, cotton in India will be difficult to form a scale.Cotton planting in Egypt has not been promoted smoothly, and the domestic cotton spinning industry cannot afford to wait.

As for other cotton producing areas in the world, the London government doesn't even have to think about it. The output at that point simply cannot meet their needs.

Without new sources of cotton, the options for the London government were gone.Domestic cotton merchants just want to make a fortune, but they are not prepared to kill the domestic textile industry.

The cotton they are hoarding now will last until the first half of next year at most.

If enough cotton is not obtained this year, the British cotton industry will be shut down from the middle of 1862.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer decisively chose to remain silent. It would be too disregarding the overall situation to talk about the lack of money at this time, and he would be blackmailed by the capitalists.

If the cotton textile industry collapses due to lack of raw material supply, then the sky will really fall.

Just think about it, no one in the industrial chain, which accounts for a quarter of the UK's population, dares to bear this terrible consequence.

They don't even dare to trust the Interference Alliance. Who knows if Offasi will compromise with the northern government and sell them.