But don't despair, Morse. When Mexico becomes stronger, the situation will improve. "

Morse nodded uneasily with the enemy: "Yes, it's all those damn warlords who know how to fight for power and profit all day long and tear the great Mexico to pieces!"

It seems that they found a common topic. The more they chatted, the more speculative they became, and they soon became good friends.

……

After sending Morse away, Brian Haig suddenly put away the smile on his face and wrote in the notebook:

Morse - male - 19 years old, passionate and patriotic youth, progressive in thinking, with a clear anti-warlord tendency.Whether or not to support the monarchy remains to be seen, and it is recommended to focus on it.

Then quickly put it away, put it in the drawer, and continued other work as if nothing had happened.

That's right, Brian Hague is a member of the Massimiliano I Restoration Group. Not only him, but many Mexican students have joined this group.

These are the credits of the followers of Massimiliano I. After coming to Austria, these people did not quiet down and have been working hard for the restoration work.

Massimiliano I, who was hit, was demoralized. Except for finding ways to raise funds, he basically didn't care about anything. Without the second emperor's finger-pointing, these people did a good job.

The current European continent is still the stronghold of the monarchy. Even in France, the cradle of thought, the mainstream ideology is still the monarchy.

Under this background, students who come to study in Europe will inevitably be affected.

Coupled with the melee of the Mexican warlords, it was worse than the previous period of Massimiliano I, which made many people doubt the republican system.

Franz took the opportunity to carry out whitewashing propaganda against Massimiliano I, and threw all the black pot of failure to conservatives and careerists.

In order to deceive these middle-year-olds, Franz also sorted out the policies and decrees issued by Massimiliano I, and many people believed them.

After all, Massimiliano I really did nothing bad, even if there are many problems with these policies, they are all secretly.On the bright side, these contents are for the country and the people.

Maybe you can't fool the old fritters, but it's no problem to persuade these passionate young people.

Since there is no problem with the emperor's policies and there is no extravagance, then it is the conservatives and careerists who oppose reforms that cause problems in the country.

The current warlord melee just proves this point.Many people directly imagined that Maximilian I was an outsider, and he was dismissed when he first arrived, and he couldn't command domestic careerists at all.

The evidence behind this does not require Franz to superfluous.The Restoration Group has collected a lot, which is full of real gold, and there are indeed many people who do not obey the emperor's orders.

The international students are all middle and upper classes of society, and they come into contact with a lot of things.After being influenced by everyone, I thought of more things.

The final result is that the Restoration Group has grown stronger.From the initial two or three hundred people, it has grown to more than 4000 members.

It is hard to say how many of them are genuine supporters of the emperor, and how many are pure speculators.

If it weren't for the steady flow of funds, the outside world would think that the Habsburg dynasty also intended to support the restoration of Massimiliano I. Now the restoration group is definitely two or three kittens and puppies.

Including Franz, it's actually not sure whether a restoration will be carried out.Franz only provided a small part of the funds for the Restoration Group, most of which were raised by Massimiliano I himself.

Don't look at his lack of ability, but he can't help being likable.As far as Franz knew, Archduke Karl and Empress Dowager Sophie's family assets were used for him to fill in this huge pit.

If this investment fails, it is very likely that his other two younger brothers will have no inheritance to inherit.

These are small problems, the Habsburgs are still well-bred.He will not make jokes for outsiders to see for a little inheritance.

However, the relationship between Maximilian I and the other two younger brothers can be imagined.This is not a question of money, except for Massimiliano I, everyone is not short of money, mainly jealousy.

When parents are partial to one child, other children will naturally feel uncomfortable.If Massimiliano I was the eldest son, it would be fine. According to the tradition of the German region, the eldest son inherits the family business, and everyone has nothing to say.

It is a pity that Massimiliano I was not. This preference naturally aroused the dissatisfaction of the two younger brothers.Although they were well hidden, it seemed that they were brothers and sisters, but they couldn't hide it from Franz's eyes.

Knowing to know, Franz did not mean to speak.All fingers are long and short, and it is normal for parents to prefer one child.

There are not so many reasons, and there is no so-called right or wrong, and pretending to be confused is the best choice.The lid was lifted, and everyone looked bad.

Besides, hasn't the investment failed yet?Massimiliano I is indeed abolished, but he still has a son, and Massimiliano II is only a little boy now, maybe this trumpet can be trained.

Chapter 192 The Canal Storm

After the situation was broken, the chaos expected by the outside world did not occur, and only the three countries of Britain, France and Austria really started to snatch the colonies.

It's not that other colonial empires don't want to compete, the main reason is that they lack strength. It's good to be able to hold the existing territory, and they simply don't have the ability to participate in the competition.

Fewer competitors is naturally a good thing.If it is resolved through negotiation, I am afraid that Britain, France and Austria will not be able to eat alone.

The seemingly absurd behavior of the London government is actually well thought out.Right now, it is only a small country whose interests are damaged. Even if everyone has grievances in their hearts, they can only hold back.

Vienna Palace

Foreign Minister Wesenberg: "Your Majesty, news just came from South America that the French are in contact with the Colombian government to restart the Panama Canal plan."

Franz frowned: "Do you know the real purpose of the French?"

The Panama Canal is a tumultuous one. Plans have been in existence for hundreds of years, but progress has never been smooth.

As early as 1534, the Spaniards sent people to explore and built a post road in order to dig a canal.It was only because of the outbreak of the Continental War that the plan was aborted.

In 1814, the Spanish restarted the canal plan, but unfortunately another colonial uprising broke out, and the plan died again.

The Republic of Colombia also had plans for a canal, but it fell through again after Austria took over Central America.

From the standpoint of the Republic of Colombia, the opening of the Panama Canal can certainly bring huge economic benefits, but strategically they face greater pressure.

Every husband is not guilty, and he is guilty of his crime.

Before the opening of the canal, the Panama area was of limited value and was not worth peeping.Once the canal is open to navigation, the situation will change. What will the Republic of Colombia rely on to keep the Panama region?

Count on the French?

I am afraid that this is to bring wolves into the house. When the time comes to compete for the Panama region, France will definitely be indispensable.

Foreign Secretary Weisenberg: "We currently have insufficient intelligence to determine the true purpose of the French.

On the surface, it seems to be the spontaneous behavior of the capitalists, and the French government did not come forward. This may be a test. "

Franz nodded, which should be the most reasonable explanation.

Austria has been operating in Central America for 20 years, and it is now deeply rooted, and its influence has long penetrated into Panama.

Since the failure of the Mexican strategy, the French's influence in the Americas has plummeted, and it is almost impossible to compete with Austria.

The benefits of digging the Panama Canal are great, but the risks are even greater.Once Austria sends troops to seize the Panama region, their investment will be lost, and it is very likely that most of their investment will shrink.

After thinking about it, Franz: "Whatever the French want to do, ignore them. Once the canal plan is launched, create an excuse to declare war with Colombia and directly seize the Panama region."

Under Franz's butterfly effect, the international situation has changed beyond recognition.The advantage of being familiar with history has long since disappeared.

There is no prophet advantage, and now we can only adapt accordingly.What the French wanted to do is uncertain, but it would be right to keep the Panama Canal open.

……

In the Republic of Colombia, President Aquileo Parla Gomez has had a headache since the French proposed to open the Panama Canal.

Of course, he is well aware of the huge economic value brought by the opening of the Panama Canal, but the premise is that Colombia has the strength to defend it.

Austria's infiltration of Colombia is no secret, especially in Panama, where the highest proportion of the population is German.

With so many leading parties, once a war breaks out, the Panama region will probably fall within a few days.Everyone knows the hidden dangers, but no one dares to deal with them.

The Republic of Colombia is full of internal conflicts. In the past 13 years, twelve presidents have changed, with an average of one change per year.

Originally, President Aquileo Parra Gomez did not consider dealing with the issue.Austria is lucky that they did not target them. Who dares to take the initiative to cause trouble!

The arrival of the French detonated the problem under the lid.Domestic capitalists preach the benefits of opening the Panama Canal every day, without taking into account the risks that come with it.

Of course, from the standpoint of capitalists, the opening of the Panama Canal is indeed beneficial. Even if the Panama region is lost, it will not affect their business.

The capitalists in Colombia are not purely local national capitalists. The dominant ones are compradors, and the shadows of countries such as Britain, France, and Omer West all exist.

Aquileo Parra Gomez: "Mr. Nino, I can't agree to the canal plan you proposed.

Unless your government comes forward to persuade the Austrians, we will not be able to restart the Panama Canal plan, which is related to our territorial strategic security. "

Nino smiled slightly: "Your Excellency, the Austrians are aggressive and have penetrated into the Panama region, don't you want to get rid of the Austrian threat?

As long as the Panama Canal is opened, your country will have the canal as a bargaining chip, and the major European powers will not watch Austria take control of this golden waterway.

After the introduction of various forces, even if the Austrians want to do something, they must consider the positions of European countries.

The Vienna government is not crazy, a Panama Canal is not enough to make them take the risk, the risk is not as big as you think. "

No matter how bewitched by Renino, Aquileo Para Gomez was indifferent.No matter how nice the French say, they are all castles in the air.

After the opening of the Panama Canal, various forces may indeed prevent Austria from taking over the canal, but this does not mean that the Republic of Colombia will be allowed to take charge of the canal.

If nothing else, isn't the French trying so hard to gain dominance over the Panama Canal?

Aquileo Parla Gomez is self-aware that with the strength of the Republic of Colombia, there is no way to get the dominance of the canal, not even economic rights.

If there is not enough interest, why should he take risks!Austria is not a soft persimmon. What if it provokes the Vienna government and beats them up first?

This year, a big fist is the axiom.Weakness is the original sin, and Aquileo Parra Gomez doesn't think the French will turn their backs on Colombia and Austria.

Aquileo Parra Gomez: "Mr. Nino, this is only your personal judgment and does not represent the position of European governments.

The Panama Canal is still only in theory. We sent people to do surveys. It is not so simple to dig a grand canal in the Panama region.

If your country has dug the Suez Canal, you should know the difficulty of the construction of the canal.The situation in the Panama region is even worse, requiring very large investments.

The canal may never be navigable if the Austrians don't get their consent and they mess with it.

It is impossible for European countries to stand on the opposite side of Austria for a canal without navigation, and even your country may not necessarily support us. "

This is the core of the problem. The value of the Panama Canal can only be reflected after it is opened to navigation.There is nothing right now, and trying to gain everyone's support by talking about it is simply an insult to everyone's IQ.

Panama is not the only area in Central America that can dig canals.It's just that compared to other places, the Panama region has the narrowest straits.

This is an advantage, but also a disadvantage. For example, there are many poisonous insects in Panama, which will threaten the life safety of excavators.

In this era, human life is indeed worthless, but large-scale casualties will still increase costs.

These problems may not be discovered by the French, but they cannot be concealed from the Colombian Republic, which is a local snake. Otherwise, they will not give up on developing this golden waterway by themselves.

Nino knew that it was impossible to be a white wolf with empty gloves, there was no real benefit, and it would be difficult to get the Colombian government to cooperate.

"Your Excellency, as long as your country grants us the right to develop the canal, these problems will no longer be a problem.

You can rest assured that the canal project will require such a large investment that we will not be able to let our funds go to waste.

In return, we are willing to persuade BNP Paribas to provide your country with an interest-free loan of 1 million francs to help your country through the economic crisis. "

Aquileo Parra Gomez's face turned gloomy, where is this help, it is clear that they have been counted, and they want to take advantage of the fire.

After the economic crisis spread, European countries such as Britain, France, Austria and other European countries dumped domestic surplus commodities at low prices overseas. South America is one of the hardest hit areas, and the Republic of Colombia is naturally not immune to it.

Chapter 193 Dominance

Taking advantage of the situation is not so easy. It involves national strategic security, and President Aquileo Parla Gomez does not dare to make a decision lightly.

"Sorry, Mr. Nino. We will not reopen the canal plan without guaranteeing the security of the Panama region."

……

No deal was reached, and Nino frowned and left.He could be sure that President Aquileo Parla Gomez was tempted when he negotiated the loan, but still refused to negotiate.

That's right, the interest-free loan of [-] million francs is not the bottom line of the French, but a bait thrown out.It is a pity that the Colombian government did not accept the recruitment at all.

After leaving the presidential palace, Nino got into a luxurious carriage.He ordered to the driver: "Go to the French embassy."

The experience just now had told him that without official intervention, the Colombian government would not accompany them to take risks.

Since tasting the sweetness of the Suez Canal, the French capital community has been interested in the canal. After careful selection, the Panama Canal was finally selected.

Nino is the executor of the Panama Canal plan.Originally, he thought it would be easy to persuade the Colombian government to reopen the Panama Canal in a time of economic crisis, but he never thought that he would not even get the authorization.

Now I have to ask the government for help. In the bottom of my heart, Nino does not want the French government to participate, which means that there are more people who share the cake.

The outbreak of the economic crisis is a disaster for many people, but it is also a capital feast for a very small number of people.

After eating at the banquet, I naturally need to digest it.Due to the lack of resources and the frequent parades of the people, France is actually not suitable for investment, or the return on investment is too low.

Without the reparations of the Franco-Prussian War, France's capital is undoubtedly more abundant, and the usury empire has emerged.

Loans are not issued indiscriminately. For example, those in Russia who dare to default on their debts, the French financial community dare not lend money to them.

There are too few high-quality customers and excess capital has become a common problem in the British and French financial circles.The Panama Canal plan is undoubtedly a good project, and the future "money" scene is bright.

French capitalists are not monolithic and have long been divided into factions.The relationships are intricate and complicated, and if the government doesn't step in, they'll take over the project.

Now the French government needs to intervene, which means that the big nobles in the country and even the royal family capital will also participate, and everyone will get less benefits.

Nino is very clear that the possibility of such a large project being monopolized is very small, and the French government will definitely need to escort it in the future.

This is similar to starting a business. The first to enter the project is the original stock, and the capital that comes in later is financing.

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