Rebirth of the Spanish Empire

"So, we in Spain believe that since we both intend to contain the big countries on the European continent, why don't our two countries unite together? This will allow our two countries to complement each other more resources, instead of like now , carrying out a state of pulling between you and me.”

"But, if that's the case, then why don't we come with the United States but with Spain? Don't play with that. Although you are far away from the center of the continent, don't forget that you are also on the continent, and" Asquith said directly He straightened his body and said seriously: "We have some trust in you, Spain. Don't forget, we have also tried to win over you before, but your attitude is ambiguous. Now you are taking the initiative to get closer. This has to be surprising. I wonder why your hearts changed so quickly?"

"No, I think, Prime Minister, you may have made a mistake." Seeing Asquith's angry look, Harveys thought quickly and realized that the other party might have thought that what he said about the measures he meant was wrong, and he hurriedly corrected himself. Said: "What we want to talk to you this time is about matters between Spain and the United Kingdom, not with other countries, including France and Russia."

"Our two countries?"

"Yes, what we in Spain want to discuss with you, Britain, is to establish a secret agreement between our two countries."

"Contract? What is the content?"

"Secret alliance!"

"Alliance? Secret?"

Asquith now understood what the other party wanted to say. If Spain wanted to form an alliance, it would only need to form an alliance with Britain in a secretive manner. However, "What does an alliance contain?" That's simple, Asquith. He asked directly. Today's meeting between the two was driven by the two kings. He didn't know where the tacit understanding between the two kings came from, but he knew that Edward VII valued each other very much, so before He had been told to reach an agreement as soon as possible, but he didn't know the specific content of the agreement. I just know that Spain will make suggestions when the time comes, and then the UK can add it, it’s that simple. So just for the sake of initiative. In fact, he was just acting dumb.

"This is our proposal, please take a look." He directly took out an agreement, and Asquith's eyes quickly fell on it.

The first agreement is that Spain will not interfere with Britain's actions and interests in Africa. The United Kingdom recognizes Spain's current vested interests in Africa, such as Angola, Mozambique, the Spanish Sahara, Spanish Guinea, the Canary Islands, and the Cape Verde Islands, the Azores, and the Madeira Islands jointly operated by Spain and Portugal. status, and that Spain had in Morocco the same rights as France to preserve tranquility and assist in reform.

Spain recognizes British Uganda, Zanzibar, Sudan, Swaziland, South West Africa, South Africa, British Somaliland, Southern Rhodesia, Nyasaland, Northern Rhodesia, Nigeria, Mauritius, Kenya , Gold Coast, Gambia, Bechuanaland and other existing colonial interests in Africa.

Article 2: Britain recognizes Spain’s economic interests in the Waslba Islands and Northern Europe, and Spain does not interfere with Britain’s actions in Egypt.

Article 3. In the Pacific, we continued to insist on recognizing the legitimacy and correctness of the previous territorial exchanges between Spain and the United Kingdom, and supported the documents signed. Recognizes Spanish sovereignty and jurisdiction over Western Australia, Cocos Island, Christmas Island, New Zealand and surrounding islands, Cook Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Micronesia Islands and Palawan, and Spain recognizes British sovereignty over Tonga , Solomon Islands, Pitcairn Islands, Nauru, Fiji, Gilbert Islands, British Guinea, Brunei, Malaya, Shandong Weihaiwei, Hong Kong and recognition of the British suzerainty in Eastern Australia in Spain.

Article 4 recognizes the alliance between Spain and the four South American countries. In contrast, Spain recognizes the British territorial rights and interests in the major islands of South America. and its position in Brazil.

Article 5, Indian Ocean and South Asia and the Middle East. Spain recognizes the political and jurisdictional status of Bahrain, Bhutan, Brunei, Ceylon, India, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Maldives Islands, Nepal, and the Emirate of Tlusil. Britain recognized Spain's major rights and interests in Siam and the Persian Gulf, Somalia and other rights and interests that Spain had already obtained the consent of the host country.

Article 6. Spain respected British control of Cyprus and Malta. Britain recognized the alliance between Spain and Portugal and all agreements signed between them.

Article 7: After the two countries sign a secret alliance, if the British mainland is attacked, Spain is obliged to publicly send military support. Before that, if Britain makes a request to Spain. Then Spain has the obligation to provide paid resources to Britain in addition to military forces. Accordingly, the UK also assumes the same obligations.

Asquith finished reading it quickly. After sorting things out for a year, I asked in a questioning tone: "What about Gibraltar? Why doesn't it appear in the agreement that it belongs to the United Kingdom?"

"Regarding this issue, I think Spain's attitude is clear enough. Gibraltar belongs to Spain, but it is now under the control of the United Kingdom."

"However, we in the UK have also announced to the outside world for two hundred years that this is our territory." Asquith looked at Harveys with a half-smile.

"I think as an ally, the UK should take care of the sentiments of the Spanish people."

"However, if the two countries form an alliance, then the British people absolutely need allies they can trust, not allies who are thinking about the British soil."

Harveys opened his mouth and wanted to retort loudly, but after thinking about it, he held back. However, he did not mean to show weakness, but his tone became lighter, "Okay, I admit that I am controlling." When it comes to power, Spain does not have much advantage to speak of. In this case, we will solve it with a compromise solution. We will offer Ceuta or Melilla in exchange for Gibraltar. What does the Prime Minister think?"

"Although I am a little moved, it is a pity that as for Gibraltar, as early as two centuries ago, the then British King had issued an order and stipulated that Gibraltar is a land that cannot be replaced or lost like the mainland. Therefore, I can only say sorry for the ambassador's request."

Although he already knew the result, Harveys still felt a little disappointed, but his emotions were not shown.

"However, we promise that after signing the alliance, if Spain requests it, we will implement a naval blockade on countries that Spain deems unfriendly and will not allow the other party's ships to pass through the Strait of Gibraltar."

"Is this considered extra compensation?" Harveys looked at Asquith with a wry smile.

"This is our utmost sincerity," Asquith responded with a smile. "So on the Franco-Russian issue, we?" This question needs to be clarified. Since we have already made plans to build an alliance, it is better to ask clearly.

"Stay neutral and resource aid"

"What about this covenant?"

"As I said before, it is prepared to maximize the interests of the two countries. Don't forget that Britain also has conflicts with its current allies, which are much greater than with Spain. The Prime Minister should know which countries I am referring to. "

Asquith did not deny this time. France was pretending to be asleep beside the bed. In fact, it had always been dissatisfied with the power of the German Empire that suppressed it. At the same time, it was also very wary of Britain. However, it was with the help of France that Britain came into contact with Russia. Generally speaking, Britain was actually the third party in this alliance. Even Edward VII and he believed that there might be ulterior motives in France. The ambition is that France is trying its best to win over Russia, nominally to deal with Germany and Austria-Hungary. However, Britain also has to be prepared to prevent France and France from turning their guns against Britain after the three countries defeat Germany. Kicked out of the European continent, then two countries and then two countries monopolized it.

Although I am not sure whether the other party has such thoughts, one thing is certain, that is, the two countries have had very big grievances with the United Kingdom. In this case, the possibility of that happening cannot be ruled out. Therefore, this time with Spain's alliance is not a unilateral request by Spain. It should be said that Spain is proposing and Britain is responding. Therefore, insiders in the two countries have no idea who will gain and who will lose. Win-win cooperation is today’s theme. However, what Asquith didn't know was that the same thing was happening in the other two countries, but compared with the covenant between Britain and Spain, the negotiations between Spain and the other two countries were much easier.

"We have already negotiated with the German Empire. Our two countries will form an alliance in a secret form. The main provisions of the alliance are that the German Empire recognizes all the rights and interests that Spain has acquired around the world, and Spain respects the territorial integrity of the German Empire and Reasonable stretch.

The second is that if Spain is invaded by other countries, the German Empire is obliged to provide full support and assistance. If the German Empire is also invaded, Spain will provide maximum assistance under its own security guarantee. However, if it is an invasion by Britain, If so, then Spain will retain the right to choose on the issue of dispatching troops for its own security considerations.

Third, when a contracting party faces attacks from two or more equal powers, the contracting state has the right to adopt a neutral and good-faith stance, but must try to favor one of the contracting states.

Third, if a war occurs in a third party, then Spain or the German Empire has the right to refuse the other party’s request for support.”

"How long is the alliance with the German Empire?"

"5 years"

"What about Britain?"

"50 years"

"With France?"

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