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Perhaps it was because they suffered a lot and were deceived in the early stage that the Japanese of later generations became self-reliant and caught up, smoothing the gap between the two sides.

It is rare to get on the line with the European powers, and the Japanese will naturally not give up this good opportunity.Ichiro Honda, the Japanese envoy to Paris who still doesn't know the domestic plan, is currently exchanging contracts with the French in high spirits.

On the cover is the "French Technical Assistance Treaty to Japan". The treaty contains thousands of items of various civil and military technologies, including almost all bad technologies in the world.

In theory, as long as the Japanese introduce and digest these technologies, they can advance to a third-rate industrial country, and the industrialization process can be shortened by at least ten years.

As for more advanced technologies, they are not qualified to spy on them as a country that has not yet completed industrialization.Basic industries are not up to standard, and many advanced technologies cannot be used even if they are obtained.

It is a pity that the reality is cruel. This treaty, which seems to be of great importance to Japan, probably cannot be fulfilled.

The French are not philanthropists. The so-called technical assistance was established after the Japanese government declared war on Austria.The specific amount depends on the performance of the Japanese army on the battlefield.

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The sea is blue, the sky is vast, the red sun only shows half of the face, and the sunset is covered with a piece of sunset, like a colorful veil, even the sea water is also dyed golden yellow.

The sky gradually dimmed, and with the roar of ships, the pier, which was already silent, became noisy again.

A group of ragged laborers stood up one after another at this moment, looking into the distance, their eyes full of expectation.

The work on the pier is difficult, not to mention hard, and unstable.Even the prosperous Luzon Island cannot guarantee daily work.

When it is busy, there may be hundreds of merchant ships transiting here a day, and there is endless work to do.When I am free, it may not open for ten days and half a month.

Because of the war, the trade lines in the Nanyang region have also become depressed.The merchant ships who run the Dan Gang no longer dare to go to sea easily.

France and Austria have played pirate tactics in Nanyang, and now it has developed to the point where there are mistakes and they are not let go.

When encountering real pirates, the big deal is to rob money, and the chance of survival is still not low; when encountering such fake pirates, they usually end up with people and ships.

With no proof of death, facing the two big hooligans, no one can do anything but let the pirates take the blame.

Now those who are able to do trade in the Nanyang region are all large fleets operating together, and usually a neutral navy is invited to send a warship escort to pass safely.

Against this background, Luzon Island, which was prosperous in the past, has also become depressed. There are fewer passing ships, and the workers on the docks are naturally having a hard time.

Judging from the clothes, it can be roughly judged that among these workers, the most mixed blood, followed by Chinese, Japanese third, and a small number of whites.

This is also in line with the situation in Luzon Island. The Spaniards have ruled here for hundreds of years, civilization is still only transmitted in the city, and most of the local indigenous people are in the tribal era.

Since it is a tribe, there is no need to expect them to come out to find work.Anyway, wild plants and fruits are enough for everyone to fill their stomachs, so there is no need to work hard at all.

There are circles everywhere, and the little pier is no exception.Also at the bottom of the society, they are also divided into three, six, and nine grades, as you can tell by the clothes.

This is the territory of Spain, and the status of white people is naturally the highest.They also work on the wharf, but most of them are in the management team, and very few do coolies.

The status of the rest is about the same. When there is a lot of work, everyone can be friends, and when there are few work, they are competitors.In order to make a living, there are many conflicts between various groups in private.

The prosperity of Luzon Island is built on the port. The Spaniards did not develop the local economy with their heart, and naturally there were not many jobs.

Compared with entering mines and plantations, living on the wharf is not stable, but the income is higher.

Those who can stand here are the winners in the struggle.So they not only have to support themselves, but also support the gang leaders behind them.

The distance is getting closer and closer, and the hull of the ship can be seen faintly.A middle-aged man sighed: "Don't look at it, this is what the Japanese warships don't have for us."

To discuss life on the pier, the most important thing is vision.Accurate judgments must be made on what business needs to be grabbed and what business can be accepted.

For example, now, Japanese warships are coming, and there is basically no business.Even if it stops for supplies, priority Japanese workers will be used.

The same applies to merchant ships. These days, Asians are vulnerable groups when they go to sea to earn a living. They must stick together to survive.Clan, fellow countrymen, and gangs are indispensable.

The eager young man returned to his original place, and replied helplessly: "I see, Uncle Liu. We haven't received many orders this month, and we still have to pay interest to the gang.

I don't know when such a day will be the end.If this continues, we will go to drink the northwest wind. "

Everyone sat on the ground in twos and threes, and someone took out a big cigarette and smoked it, puffing out the smoke to numb their nerves, so as to escape the sorrow of reality.

Seeing this scene, the middle-aged man frowned, and said impatiently: "Deng Mazi, put away your big cigarettes. You still smoke this stuff all the time. If you don't want to save some money, I'll see you eat it later." what."

After finishing speaking, the middle-aged man kicked over.Most of the dock workers these days are bachelors, and the whole family is not hungry when one person eats enough. The work is hard and tiring, and smoking opium is very common.

Although Spain is also a signatory to the International Anti-Smoking Regulations, it was more due to the pressure of public opinion, or it was to give Austria a face, and it was not really implemented.

There are only a few European countries that have actually completed the anti-smoking campaign in the real sense, and Austria is the only one that has carried out the anti-smoking campaign in the colonies.

The Vienna government's unlimited accountability act, regardless of the time and place, will pull out the drug offenders to shoot targets, making opium dealers all over the world daunting, and only then has the opium epidemic been curbed.

That's right, just curbing the drug epidemic.The secret drug trade still exists, but the government has cracked down too hard, and drug trafficking in Austria has become the most dangerous profession in the world.

Originally, the middle-aged man was also one of them, but after having a small family, he had to support his family, so he had to fight back to quit smoking.

Because of his perseverance in quitting smoking, coupled with his maturity and prudence in doing things, the middle-aged man was favored by a member of the gang, and he became the little boss on the pier.

In a sense, middle-aged men are also beneficiaries of the Austrian anti-smoking campaign.

Since the establishment of Lanfang Province, it has become the center of Nanyang Chinese gathering.After all, there are too few safe places these days. Every once in a while, the colonists will set off an anti-China campaign to harvest wealth.

Lanfang Province bears the banner of Austria to the outside world, so there is no need to worry about threats from foreign enemies; internally, it implements provincial autonomy, influenced by Austria, and plays with the rule of law.

Regardless of the law, at least there are rules of the game, and there is no need to worry about security.

With a safe investment environment, Chinese capital who lack a sense of security will naturally flock in, directly driving the economic development of Lan Fang Province.

Up to now, the large Chinese families in the Nanyang region have basically moved their nests to Borneo.

Although it is an autonomous province, the Chinese have a natural awe of imperial power.The emperor ordered a ban on smoking, and the self-government didn't have the guts to say no.

Coupled with the promotion of people of insight and the Austrian navy's attack on the smoke ships, the import of opium was restricted, and the anti-smoking campaign in Lanfang Province was also completed well.

Opium sellers were shot, and opium smokers were forcibly sent to drug rehabilitation centers.Regardless of his status or not, he has passively quit smoking, and the gang leader is naturally indispensable among them.

After all, Hongmen, the largest gang in Nanyang, is actually controlled by several big families.The upper echelons have quit smoking, and the gang members below are naturally affected as well.

Moreover, the anti-smoking campaign is not just about smoking, but also accompanied by a lot of publicity.Up to now, everyone has become accustomed to despise opium smoking, just like everyone in later generations dislikes drug use.

It's hard to persuade the damn ghost, seeing that his words were taken as deaf ears, the middle-aged man frowned, turned around and turned away.

"Don't learn from him. If he continues like this, he will die on the street sooner or later. As for the interest rate, I will communicate with the gang. We are all from the same town, and the gang will not let you starve to death."

These days, the Hongmen is not just a simple gang organization, but also a gathering place for the township party. Most of the Hongmen in various places have no mandatory binding force on each other, but only bear a common sign.

This gives him different attributes. While collecting protection fees, he also assumes the responsibility of social assistance, such as helping compatriots who have just arrived in Nanyang settle down, find jobs, and so on.

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Warships are different from merchant ships, and they must negotiate in advance if they want to dock.There is no doubt that this Japanese fleet is an uninvited guest.

Communication is useless. Although the salted duck empire has declined, the Japanese have not been taken seriously. It is impossible to agree to lend them a port as a transit point.

Even if Britain and France come forward, it won't work. The situation in the European battlefield is becoming more and more obvious. It is enough to save face by not attacking the French. How can it be possible to stand on the side of France?

Seeing that there was no result in the negotiations, Fleet Commander Ito Yuhiro ordered coldly: "Give the prepared gift to the Spaniards, and tell them that we are just docking to buy some supplies, and there will be no delay. I'll leave and I won't cause him any trouble.

Inform the army to be ready, and take immediate action once it lands, and catch the enemy by surprise. "

It was impossible to leave before dark.Yuheng Ito specially chose this time point, as long as he got to the shore, he would drag it until dark.

The Spaniards have been operating in Luzon for a long time. Although the shore artillery on the island is old, its power should not be underestimated.If there is a strong attack, the Japanese army will inevitably pay a heavy price.

As for Spain's Philippine fleet, a group of eliminated sailing warships, and two old-fashioned ironclad ships, Yuheng Ito didn't pay attention to them.

Japan's family background is limited, and this war must be resolved quickly.The core of the Philippines is in Luzon Island. As long as this place is taken, the rest will be easy.

Money can turn ghosts around, let alone a short stop for supplies?

This time, the Japanese government went south in the name of encircling and suppressing pirates. On the surface, they went to Austria. The Spaniards were not aware of the danger at all, and even subconsciously, they never thought that the Japanese could pose a threat to them.

Although the size of the Japanese fleet in front of them is a bit too large, they still take it for granted that the Japanese dare not challenge Spain.It can only be said that the days of peace have been too long, making them lose their sense of crisis.

On the island, Japanese ronin in twos and threes began to gather at the tavern.This is not the first time, drinking a drink at night seems to be the habit of the Japanese.

If you pay attention, you will find that these people are different from the usual ones. They all look like they have been injected with chicken blood, and their eyes are full of murderous intent.

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"Some of us have been here for more than ten years, and some of us just arrived last month. Everyone came here with only one purpose, which is to help the empire seize Nanyang and drive away the white invaders.

The opportunity finally came today, our fleet is outside, and we will launch a general attack at night.Our task is to take down the governor's mansion and municipal buildings before the battle starts, and disrupt the enemy's command system.

Time is running out, the distribution of weapons will begin now..."

198 chapter money ability

Upon receiving the news of the Japanese attack on the Philippines, Franz almost couldn't hold back his laughter.This is just dozing off, someone handed the pillow.

There is no doubt that the Japanese did Austria a great favor this time.The Spaniards were pulled off the battlefield for no reason, and now it is the French who are uncomfortable.

No matter how the Banya Empire fell, it was still a member of the great powers, and it was definitely not the kind of master who just took beatings and didn't fight back.

Even if the French say that Japan's surprise attack on the Philippines has nothing to do with them, the Spanish must believe it.You must know that the Japanese army was able to pass through the Philippine Sea because Britain and France guaranteed the Spanish government.

If there is no face for Britain and France, let alone stop for supplies, the Spaniards will not even agree to pass through the Philippine Sea.

These days there is no such thing as the high seas, the great powers are more domineering than each other, and the so-called territorial waters are all determined by themselves.

Indigenous countries like Japan do not have any say.

If the chariots and horses are clearly stated, it will not be easy for the Japanese to invade the Philippines.Landing alone cannot be completed in a day or two, and there are no supply points in the middle, so all materials must be transported from the mainland.

With Japan's current national strength, if you go to play the labor expedition, if you can't make a quick decision, you will drag yourself to death within a few months.

In order to maintain his majestic image in the minds of his subordinates, Franz quickly calmed down and found an excuse to cover up his emotions.

"The Japanese entered Nanyang at the invitation of Britain and France, and now they have attacked the Philippines. The Spaniards should be very angry now.

We tried to find a way to push from behind the scenes, try to draw the anger of the Spaniards on the French as much as possible, and try to see if there are any unexpected gains. "

Unexpected gains are basically impossible.No matter how angry the Spaniards are, they will vent their anger on the Japanese at most. As for the British and French, they can't move at all.

No matter how much Austria promises, it is useless. Politicians are all good people.

Although joining the Anti-French Alliance now is not a timely help, it also comes with great risks.

France is not a soft persimmon. Don't look at their strategic defeat, but they still do not fall behind on the European battlefield.

Before the outcome is decided in the Central European battlefield, no one can be sure that the French will really be unable to come back.In case the French suddenly broke out, Austria's strength can withstand it, but it does not mean that Spain can also withstand it.

This is a lesson from the past. The last anti-French war that Spain participated in won the victory, but Spain, as the victorious country, was tossed half of its life and lost a large colony in the Americas.

Despite paying such a high price, when the spoils were finally shared, the weak Spain could only play soy sauce.

The past is the teacher of the future, unless it is certain that the French are dead, otherwise it will be difficult for the Spanish government to have the courage to declare war on France.

Foreign Minister Weisenberg analyzed: "Your Majesty, the French will not admit that Japan's surprise attack on the Philippines has something to do with them. If there is no accident, they will soon cut off with the Japanese.

In addition, there are also British people who endorsed it together. No matter how angry the Spanish government is, it can only hold back in its heart.

However, it is also beneficial to guide it like this. After suffering such a big loss, the Spaniards will definitely retaliate.

As long as they stir up the anti-French wave in their country, there must be an embargo on French supplies, and the Spanish government still has the courage to do it. "

It's not a question of whether to admit it or not. Normal people know that it is impossible for the French to instigate the Japanese to attack the Philippines at this time.If the Spaniards are forced to the side of the anti-French alliance, France will suffer from the enemy.

Whether it is to appease the anger of the Spaniards or to give the European world an explanation, the French must cut off from the Japanese.

ally?

This is clearly the pig teammate.France wins allies to get rid of its political isolation, not to enmity with European countries.

The previous deportation actions have already made many European countries feel uneasy, and another wave of seizing Spanish colonies will save them from mixing in the European continent.

If he could grab it, Franz would have done it more than ten years ago, and the French would never have been able to do it.It's not because he was afraid of making people angry that he gave up this tempting plan and worked hard to open up a colony by himself.

Prime Minister Carr added: "It's not entirely impossible. As long as the Spaniards are convinced that we will definitely win the war, and then they are lured, they may still be baited.

However, this doesn't make much real sense.The Spaniards are sure that we can win the war, and that can only be our victory in the battles in Central or Southern Europe.

Even if they win, it will be awkward no matter how you look at it if you pull them to declare war on France.The deliberate ingredients are too heavy, and it is easy to attract suspicion.

If people see through our true purpose, then I'm afraid it will cause another storm.

The British will not see our family as the only one, the Russians also do not want us to be the only European hegemon, and other European countries do not want to see an extra master on their heads.

Standing on the opposite side of all countries at once, and then trying to weaken France, it is completely hopeless. "

This is also the reason why Franz was hesitant to order a full-scale attack. Defeating the French was only the end of the war of gunpowder, and there was an even more tragic diplomatic war to follow.

The early end of the Anglo-Russian War disrupted the previous strategic layout of the Vienna government, and the plan to completely dismember France was declared bankrupt.

How to divide European countries and allow Austria to occupy a dominant position in post-war negotiations has become the most important problem right now.

After much hesitation, Franz made a decision: "Mobilize our power, lobby the bureaucrats of the tsarist government, and find a way to pull the Russians into the water.

They don't need to send troops directly, as long as the tsarist government is willing to declare war on France, they will have a share of the post-war gains.