Washington, D.C., inside a government building

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Northern Government, Safar Zou, frowned and reported: "Your Excellency, the current situation is very unfavorable for us. The southern government used cotton diplomacy to win over Britain, France, Austria and Spain, and international public opinion was one-sided. ”

It's not that Safar doesn't work hard, it's that the enemy is too strong. Ever since the Southern government promised to abolish slavery in the future, the Civil War turned into a tariff battle.

The so-called justice of the northern government has been criticized by public opinion as worthless. This is the pot of the U.S. Constitution, which provides the legal basis for the independence of the South.

If it weren't for the southern government taking the initiative to provoke the war, now they don't know what to do. In this era, the power of the states in the United States is very large, and if everyone does not cooperate in preparing for war, the central government is simply powerless.

Jurisprudence is taken very seriously within the European cultural system. With a legal basis, the legitimacy of the governments of the South was directly recognized by the Governments.

Government PR in the north was useless, the importance of the textile industry to the British was too great, and the country's economy was hijacked.

It also has a great impact on France and Spain, and the tariff barriers of the northern government undoubtedly increase the cost of production, which is to grab money in the pockets of the capitalists.

Lincoln asked suspiciously, "I remember that the Austrians had stopped importing cotton from the South, so why did they still support the Southern government?" ”

Not only have cotton imports been stopped, but the United States and Austria are still competitors in the field of agricultural products. The plantation economy in the south still had an impact on Austria's agricultural system.

From the point of view of interest, the Austrians should support the northern government in cracking down on the southern plantation economy.

Foreign Minister Safar explained: "According to the information we have received, the southern government promised to give up the interests of the Central American region in exchange for the support of the Austrians.

This is only a superficial factor, and according to our analysis, it may be related to the industrial market. Austria's industry has developed very rapidly in recent years.

Although the southern plantation economy had an impact on their agricultural exports, the impact was not significant, and Austria exported processed finished products.

The Austrians account for the largest share of the international agricultural export trade. At present, Germany, Italy, and England, the largest grain import regions in Europe, are all affected by Austria.

Under the plantation economy system in the south, large quantities of industrial and commercial products need to be imported, and this market is also a must for all countries. ”

There is no way, the government of the North will inevitably compete with the major industrial countries of Europe if it wants to industrialize; The southern government, on the other hand, is producing industrial raw materials and providing export markets for industrial products.

This is a real interest, and all diplomatic efforts are in vain in the face of interests. It is impossible for the government of the north to offer better conditions than the government of the south, and naturally it will not be able to win over other countries.

After a moment of contemplation, President Lincoln said, "So the key PR Russians, they don't need industrial raw materials and markets, right?" ”

It is not easy to be isolated internationally, and the United States is still just a small bean and has no way to ignore international pressure.

Foreign Minister Safar replied: "It is not difficult to win over the Russians, but their voice in the Americas is too low."

In addition to supporting us diplomatically, they have not been able to provide substantial assistance, and they have even caused us a lot of trouble. ”

This is a real problem, the Russian Imperial Navy is not powerful, although its influence is great, but its sphere of influence is limited to the periphery of the mainland.

Don't look at the fact that Russia has a territory on the American continent, but the total population of Alaska in this era is less than 10,000, and even if the Russians want to do something, they can't do anything.

President Lincoln asked rhetorically, "Do we have any other choice?" ”

There are only a few powerful countries in the world, and even if the rest of the countries are co-opted by them, Britain, France, Austria and Spain will look at each other, and their efforts will all be useless.

Co-opting the Russian Empire was not the best option, but it was the only one.

The diplomacy of the southern government was not strong, and it was they who left a chance. If the Southern government had co-opted the Russians, President Lincoln had a strong suspicion that the capitalists at home would admit it.

For many Americans, the concept of the state is still very indifferent.

Now go out on the street and ask a random American, and he will tell you: he is British, French, German, Irish...... It's just not going to say the Americans.

It was only after World War I that the country's self-confidence was truly established. At the Washington Conference, the Americans obtained the same naval tonnage as the British, established the status of a great power, and won wide recognition from the people.

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The outbreak of the American Civil War was an opportunity for many countries. Britain, France, Austria and Spain actively intervened in the US Civil War, and in fact had the intention of taking the opportunity to break through the fence of the "Monroe Doctrine."

Since the rise of the United States, the interests of various countries in the Americas have suffered serious losses. The Spaniards were no exception, having been forcibly seized by the Americans.

If it were not for the intervention of various countries, the Americans would have been ready to forcibly seize the Cuban region. Although the military strength of the Spaniards is still higher than that of the United States, the strength they can devote to the Americas is very limited.

This is also the reason why the Spaniards are actively involved in intervening in the alliance. As long as everyone is united, they can suppress the Americans and protect their own interests.

Perez, the Spanish governor in Cuba, asked eagerly: "Your Excellency, the American Civil War has broken out, is it possible to recapture the Spanish island?" ”

Francisco, the Spanish minister to the United States, replied: "Rest assured, Your Excellency, I have coordinated with Britain, France, and Austria that they will support our military operations, and that the Southern Government has recognized our sovereignty over the Spanish island.

But you have to be quick, if we don't take the island of Spain in a short time, we will miss the time to divide Mexico. ”

(Note: Spanish Island is also known as Haiti Island)

No country is willing to decline, and Spain is no exception. When the colonies became independent one after another and the domestic development could not keep up with the rhythm, people of insight in Spain also began a self-help movement.

Governor Perez and Minister Francisco were among them. In order to save the declining colonial empire, they decided to seize more fertile land.

Now Britain, France, and Spain are eyeing Mexico, the silver kingdom, and Austria is eyeing Central America, and the seizure of the Spanish island is just an appetizer before the feast.

Governor Perez said indifferently: "Don't worry, we can occupy the Spanish island again in a maximum of one time, and we will not delay the plan." ”

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The island of Spain, since its independence from the Spanish kingdom, has given rise to two states, Haiti and Dominica.

Regardless of the poverty of these two countries in later generations, the island of Spain was still a rare land of wealth in this era, second only to the island of Cuba in the Caribbean.

Weakness and wealth became the original sin, and in this era of the jungle, Haiti and Dominica became the food of the great powers.

After confirming that he could do it, Governor Perez immediately organized an army of 5,000 after returning to the island of Cuba, appointed Colonel Gary as the commander, and sent troops to occupy the Spanish island.

The vast and boundless blue ocean, waves continued to surge, crashing on the warship, sending out the roar of the sea and splashing snow-white foam.

Colonel Gary, who was independently commanding operations for the first time, stood on the splint of the warship and looked into the distance. It seems to be appreciating the charm of the sea, with apprehension, excitement, and passion......

The guard reminded: "Colonel, there are still twenty nautical miles to reach the island of Spain, there may be enemy warships ahead, and it is not safe on the plywood." ”

Gary blackmailed Colonel and laughed, saying, "Don't worry, little Andre. This time our enemies are only the indigenous kingdoms of the two countries, and there is no navy at all. ”

The indigenous kingdoms are not necessarily the same, and they can be independent from the colonial rule of the Kingdom of Spain, which is somewhat powerful.

However, this is built with the support of the Americans. Now that the American Civil War has broken out, without external support, these two small countries have been completely exposed.

Colonel Gary blackmailed Colonel to eventually accept the suggestion and return to the command room. Just because Haiti and Dominica don't have formed navies doesn't mean they can't fight back.

There are still a few shore guns, and if you are unlucky, a shell flies over, so it's too late to cry.

Gary blackmailed Colonel not to live long enough and would not joke with his own life. The fleet slowly sailed towards the Spanish island, getting closer and closer, and the pier could be seen with the naked eye.

Without any hesitation, Colonel Gary Blackmailed immediately ordered: "Attack!" ”

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