"The British Empire will also provide the Kingdom of Spain with assistance to the best of its ability. Of course, if you are not afraid of a full-scale attack by the Germans, you can even form an alliance with us and join the Entente. The British ambassador said with a smile.

Prieto gave the British ambassador a blank look, isn't it self-defeating to join the Entente at this time? Perhaps the German army would soon launch an attack on Spain. In less than a month, Spain will be destroyed. Spain would not do such a stupid thing.

"Your Excellency, Spain will not join the Entente. We don't want to get involved in war. We just want to live in peace. Prieto said.

The British ambassador nodded: "Your wishes, God will definitely grant them." However, Spain was confronted with aggressive persecution by the Germans. If you compromise this time, there will be no place for the Kingdom of Spain on the international stage. Even, if the Germans see that you are easy to bully, they will further force you hard. Don't forget, the Germans are more than happy to do such things. ”

"Yes, the rest of Europe, except for Spain, has either been defeated by Germany or is an ally of Germany, and the rest is of some insignificant effect. Spain, on the other hand, is undoubtedly a larger country. Also, the location is very important. I believe that the events in Gibraltar were nothing more than a test of the Germans against Spain. If Spain chooses to compromise and retreat, then what awaits Spain will be endless persecution and demands from the Germans until Spain is completely reduced to a country controlled by Germany. The U.S. ambassador was also alarmist.

Prieto shuddered. If the Germans really had such a mind, then the future outcome of Spain can be imagined. In order to take control of Spain, the Germans would certainly not allow their former privileged class to continue to exist. When the time comes, they will be dead.

"So what are we going to do?" Prieto panicked. He hadn't enjoyed enough of the glory and riches yet. If he dies like this, then how can he be willing!

The American ambassador and the British looked at each other, and in their eyes, there was a hint of a smile. Clearly, their intimidation has worked.

"Your Excellency, if the Germans really want to use force against Spain, it will not be too large. At most, it has only happened in Gibraltar. Looking at this posture of the Germans, they will not give up until they get Gibraltar. In that case, Gibraltar would not be able to be saved anyway, and it would be better to fight the Germans in Gibraltar. Regardless of victory or defeat, at least the courage of the Spaniards was demonstrated, so that other countries and Germany did not dare to underestimate Spain's courage and determination. This will be an encouragement to the fighting spirit and morale of the Spanish people. Even if Spain is defeated, it will be caused by the difference in national strength between the two sides, and I don't think the Spanish people will blame His Majesty the King and the government. Other countries will also admire the Kingdom of Spain. If God willing, you hold Gibraltar, then the rise of Spain is just around the corner. "The British ambassador encouraged,

When Prieto thinks about it, this seems to make perfect sense. After all, if the war had only taken place in Prieto, even if it had been lost, it would not have had much impact on Spain. If you're lucky enough to win, it's different. Spain's international status will rise rapidly! Of course, Prieto also knew that the probability of such a happening was very small, almost unlikely.

At the same time, Prieto was a little worried that if the war broke out, it would not be that they would be able to succeed if they wanted to control the scale of the war in Gibraltar. If it expands and affects the whole of Spain, it will be more troublesome.

"What if the scale of the war grows? When the time comes, the Kingdom of Spain will be finished! Prieto said.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, as soon as the situation does come to that point, the Congress of the United States of America will come forward as soon as it intercedes on behalf of the Kingdom of Spain. I believe that the Germans will still give us a little face. After all, the United States of America is also one of the great powers of the day. The U.S. ambassador said.

Prieto thought about it, if Spain took the initiative to abandon Gibraltar once the war was defeated, and the Americans mediated, the Germans should not continue to pursue it. In that case, the matter can be closed. This is undoubtedly the best result for the Kingdom of Spain. It saves face and does not offend the Germans too much.

"Your Excellencies, two ambassadors, I personally think your plan is very good. However, it is necessary to convince His Majesty the Emperor. Otherwise, His Majesty will secretly summon you both at the palace tonight. Whether you can convince His Majesty the Emperor or not is up to you. Prieto said.

"Okay, no problem. Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, as a token of gratitude, if successful, the United States of America will not lose your benefit. The U.S. ambassador said.

Prieto nodded, he was naturally willing to have additional benefits. Moreover, he had thought about it, and this would not have much impact on the Kingdom of Spain. Therefore, he still has peace of mind for these benefits.

That evening, the American and British ambassadors secretly met with Alfonso XIII. During the meeting, they assured Alfonso XIII that they would come to the aid of the Kingdom of Spain if the Germans did use force. It was even possible to provide a loan to Spain to fight this war.

At the same time, they also pledged to keep the scale of the war in Gibraltar. If it went beyond Gibraltar, the Kingdom of Spain could immediately throw in the towel from Germany. The United States will also come forward to mediate, and they can even pull other countries, such as Austria-Hungary, to mediate. In this case, the Germans should give face.

Alfonso XIII was already unassertive, and when he was fooled by the two ambassadors, he immediately thought that this plan was very probable, and most importantly, it would allow him and the Kingdom of Spain to save face.

With Gibraltar doomed to be lost, Alfonso XIII was more than willing to fight a small war to save face for him and the Kingdom of Spain.

The next day, in front of the German ambassador, Alfonso XIII sternly rejected the German demands.

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