Chapter 427 Ethiopia

During the London Peace Conference, the British did not stop their global strategic layout. In order to strengthen its control over North America, the British Parliament approved the bill to establish the Canadian Dominion in May.

This sparked protests from the U.S. federal government, which were naturally ignored. This was the measure against them.

After the end of the American Civil War, the capitalists' demand for the market further expanded. Because of the confrontation between the North and the South, the South market bid farewell to them.

Mexico has become the sphere of influence of Britain, France and Spain, and there is no room for them to intervene; Central America is regarded as a private land by Austria; the islands of the Caribbean Sea are also a gathering of major powers.

America's Americas became a joke, with the comeback of European powers that the divided northern governments simply could not fight.

In order to change this situation, both US administrations are restless. The Confederate government was okay. They exported industrial raw materials and could not compete with the great powers.

In order to break the situation, they supported the Revolutionary Party in Mexico and supported Indian tribes in Central America.

This is not the end, as the number of Irish immigrants increased, anti-British became an important political force in the federal government, in 1866 Irish MPs proposed the annexation of Canada.

Undoubtedly, this kind of death-defying motion did not pass. However, this situation still stimulated the British, and the London government decided to strengthen its power in the Americas.

One of the means is the establishment of the Dominion of Canada. The London government is ready to relax its repression on Canada and allow them to develop in order to increase their voice in North America.

It was not only the British who took action, but the French had already sent more troops to Mexico before that. Franz's suggestion Massimiliano still listened a little, and Mexico's debt has increased by one-third over the same period in history.

As the biggest creditor, France was naturally kidnapped. The more investment, the more reluctant the Paris government is to let go.

It's not that Mexico has no repayment ability. As long as the rebellion is suppressed, the Silver Empire will soon be able to get out of the crisis.

The actions of Britain and France also affected Austria, and the Vienna government was also very annoyed at the Americans who were just about to move.

Looking at the information provided by the Central American Governor Count Hummelaur, Franz felt the need to teach the Americans a lesson and let them know that the sky is high.

Franz asked: "How much investment are Americans in Central America?"

Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic replied: "About three million Aegis."

These basic information, Josip Jelacic knows all about it. If it weren't for the civil war, Central America would have been a private area for Americans.

As early as more than ten years ago, Americans were infiltrating Central America. It wasn't until the Civil War broke out and the Austrian occupation of the area that American action fell silent.

Franz said casually: "Then keep an eye on them, and if you find a problem, it will be confiscated."

Austria's colonies do not welcome foreign investment, and promote the economic development of the colonies. Unfortunately, this is not what the Vienna government wants.

Stability is overwhelming, and Franz would rather develop slowly in his hands than allow foreign forces to intervene.

On the surface, foreign capital promoted the economic development of the colonies. However, in this era, overseas investment was the vanguard of colonial expansion.

Entering all kinds of messy thoughts is also one of the means by which countries stab each other. Without vigilance, the economy would not have developed, and the colonial rebellion would have broken out first.

In the late 19th century, all large-scale colonial rebellions were manipulated by international power. This is also the main reason why countries close the doors of colonial markets.

The Americas were too far from Vienna, and their control over the colonies inevitably declined. Let the Americans see the opportunity and come to do things.

Making excuses to confiscate these American investments is a warning to the federal government. Of course, it will not be so simple. Austria is only taking the lead, and other countries need to follow suit.

Before the American Civil War, their capital had penetrated into many parts of North America. For example: Mexico, Cuba and other regions.

When the United States is strong, countries are afraid of their strength, and naturally no one will move these investments. Now the situation has changed, and the divided federal government has no strength to protect these overseas investments.

If they were on their own, people might not take drastic action. But how can capital be safe?

There is not enough market, and the internal economic cycle market is not large enough. If the capitalists want to survive, they will definitely have to do things.

According to the information in hand, Franz can be sure that the infighting in the American Federation is very fierce, and the outward expansion of power is also a last resort.

Unless there is a major change in Europe, they have no chance of developing under the repression of various countries.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" replied the Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic

This is just a small episode, Franz's focus is still on the African continent. Since the Vienna government passed the Colonial Indigenization Act, the attention of European countries to the African continent has risen a notch.

Among them, Britain and France reacted the most. The French responded immediately, Napoleon III was ready to follow suit, and the Paris government formulated a plan for the province of North Africa to incorporate this area into the mainland.

It's just that the European strategy is prioritized, and due to the lack of immigration, this plan is still on paper, and it is too late to fully implement it.

The reaction of the British was much more intense, and it was impossible to follow suit. Colonial localization is not suitable for maritime states, even if

Even if you push it hard, you won't choose Africa!

When you open the map, you can see that the power of France and Austria on the African continent is already very strong. In order to curb the expansion momentum of the two countries, the London government is ready to take control of Ethiopia and Somalia, linking East Africa and South Africa together.

Compared with the original time and space, the British plan for Africa is much more restrained. It only occupies the southeast corners and does not traverse Egypt.

Ethiopia and Somalia are the last link of Austria's Africa strategy. Once the plan is completed, most of the African continent will be Austria's territory.

Naturally, the British couldn't just sit back and watch, and they had long been eyeing Ethiopia. They infiltrated here as early as after the occupation of Aden in 1839.

There are already many feudal lords who have hooked up with the British. Not long ago, British Consul Ferney Cameron canceled the supply of arms to Ethiopia after visiting the Turkish Sultan.

At this time, Theodore II, the monarch of Ethiopia, did a stupid thing and directly detained the British consul.

There is no doubt that Ethiopia handed its excuse to the British. How could John Bull be so embarrassed in the world if he didn't let them experience the Iron Fist of the Empire?

Franz was going to intervene, but Austria has a bad reputation on the African continent in recent years. There is nothing to eat, and it is too late for people to hide, how can they come together?

This is something that can't be helped. Naturally, so many colonies in Austria were not given away by phone bills. They were killed with one knife and one shot.

When faced with a problem on the Continent, Franz would think twice. When it comes to the African continent, it is the other extreme, usually just ignore it and just go to the end.

diplomatic? Unfortunately, none of the colonial governments had this department. Those who can solve problems with bayonets and cannons will never use other means.

There are very few problems on the African continent that cannot be solved with bayonets and cannons, and as a result Austria has no friends. If you take the initiative to offer weapons assistance, no one will necessarily dare to ask for it.

It is not necessary to change the way of doing things. This is the case in European countries these days. No one cares about the colonies playing casually. The shameless colonists still call themselves the spreaders of human civilization.

Franz asked: "It's only a matter of time before the British invade Ethiopia, what are the plans of the Colonial Ministry?"

Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic replied: "Your Majesty, there is a huge gap in strength between the two sides, and there is no suspense in this war.

Our sphere of influence is already bordered by Ethiopia. This African country has a large territory, and the British cannot swallow it in one bite. The colonial department plans to take a share. "

This share of the pie, I am afraid it is not just a piece of the pie. Even if he swallowed most of Ethiopia in one mouthful, Franz would not be surprised at all.

The British wanted to curb Austria's expansion on the African continent because Austria's local strength was too strong.

If not restrained, they will be kicked out sooner or later. Anyone who knows the situation knows how unhappy the British colonial companies have been recently on the African continent.

It's not that they don't work hard, it's just that life really can't be lived. The colonial stronghold was finally established, and it was about to be attacked by the modern African army.

The attackers were all indigenous Africans, so naturally they had nothing to do with Austria. Without evidence, there is nothing the London government can do.

Sending troops to encircle and suppress them is nonsense. In the vast African continent, how to find out the attacker?

In retaliation, the British also organized black troops, and both sides killed in darkness.

In the end, it was the British who couldn't hold on first, not because they were not good at fighting, but mainly because there were few British people.

At its peak, thousands of soldiers were killed and wounded every year, and many British colonial companies went bankrupt because they couldn't pay their pensions.

In this case, the British colonies on the African continent inevitably shrink. It wasn't until the two countries reached an agreement that the situation improved.

The British are good at summing up experience, and soon they found that they would suffer only if they went deep into the inland jungle areas. Establishing a stronghold in the coastal area and relying on fortifications to guard it is still very safe.

Now the British expansion is to build fortresses all the way. If there are fortifications, they are not afraid of sneak attacks by black troops.

This is all a secret struggle, the Austrian army could not go out in person, and the two sides were considered deadlocked.

Because of the cost, the expansion of the British on the African continent was curbed, and in many cases they were forced to give up their sphere of influence. After all, it's not just the Austrian family who have the black hand, and the French have also done this kind of thing.

There are many enemies, and many times, after being attacked, even the British do not know who did it. These are all conventional means of framing the blame, and everyone has no integrity in the colonial competition.

This is why the British were eager to occupy Ethiopia. As long as they control this place, they will have a large number of cannon fodder troops to fight the underground war with Austria.

Franz said without changing his face: "Send people secretly to sell arms to Ethiopia to make their resistance fiercer."