Chapter 622: Canal storm

After the situation was broken, chaos did not occur as expected from the outside world. It was only Britain, France, Austria, and the three countries that really robbed the colonies.
It is not that other colonial empires do not want to compete, mainly because of lack of strength. It is good to be able to defend the existing territory, and they have no ability to participate in the competition.
Fewer competitors is naturally a good thing. If it is resolved through negotiations, I am afraid that Britain, France and Austria will not be able to eat alone.
The London government's seemingly absurd behavior is actually well thought out. At present, it is only a small country that has suffered losses. Even if everyone has grievances, they can only hold back.
Palace of vienna
Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, the news has just come from South America that the French are in contact with the Colombian government and are preparing to restart the Panama Canal plan."
Franz frowned: "Do you know the real purpose of the French?"
The Panama Canal can be described as life-threatening. The plan has existed for hundreds of years, but progress has not been smooth.
As early as 1534, the Spaniards sent people to carry out exploration, and to build a canal, a post was built. It was only because of the outbreak of the European War that the plan had died.
In 1814, the Spaniards restarted the Canal Plan. Unfortunately, another colonial uprising broke out and the plan died again.
The Republic of Colombia also has a canal plan, but after Austria occupied Central America, the plan failed again.
From the standpoint of the Republic of Colombia, the opening of the Panama Canal can bring huge economic benefits, but strategically they will face greater pressure.
A man is guilty and guilty.
Prior to the opening of the canal, the value of the Panama area was limited and it was not worth watching. Once the canal is opened, things will change. How can the Republic of Colombia keep the Panama area?
Counting on the French?
I am afraid that this is the introduction of wolves into the room, when the contention for the Panama area, France is absolutely indispensable.
Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "At present we have insufficient information to determine the true purpose of the French.
On the surface, it seems that it was the spontaneous behavior of the capitalists, and the French government did not show up. This may be a test. "
Franz nodded, which should be the most reasonable explanation.
Austria has been operating in Central America for two decades, and it is now deeply entrenched, and its forces have penetrated into Panama for a long time.
Since the French strategy failed in Mexico, its influence in the Americas has plummeted, and it is almost impossible to compete with Austria.
Although the benefits of excavating the Panama Canal are great, the risks are even greater. Once Austria sends troops to take over the Panama region, their investment will not be all lost, and most of the shrinkage is likely to occur.
After thinking about it, Franz: "No matter what the French want to do, ignore them. Once the Canal Plan is launched, create an excuse to declare war with Colombia and take Panama directly."
Under Franz's butterfly effect, the international situation has changed beyond recognition. Familiar with the advantages of history, long gone.
Without the prophet's advantage, we can only adapt now. What the French want is uncertain, but it's true that the Panama Canal is not navigable.
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In the Republic of Colombia, President Aquileo Para Gomez has had a headache since the French offered to open the Panama Canal.
The huge economic value brought by the opening of the Panama Canal is naturally clear, but only if Colombia has the strength to hold it.
Austria's penetration of Colombia is not a secret, especially in Panama, where the highest proportion of local population is German.
With so many parties leading the way, once the war breaks out, the Panamanian region will probably fall within a few days. Everyone knows the hidden danger, but no one dares to deal with it.
The Republic of Colombia has many internal contradictions. In the past thirteen years, it has changed twelve presidents, and on average it has changed one term each year.
The original President Aquileo Para Gomez did not consider addressing this issue either. Austria did not target them. It is already lucky. Who dares to take the initiative!
The arrival of the French set off the problem under this cover. Domestic capitalists advocate the benefits of opening the Panama Canal every day, without considering the risks involved.
Of course, it is indeed advantageous to open the Panama Canal from the standpoint of capitalists. Even if the Panama area is lost, it will not affect their business.
The domestic capitalists in Colombia are not purely national capitalists. The dominant ones are compradors. The shadows of Britain, France, Occidental, and other countries exist.
Achilleo Pala Gomez: "Mr. Nino, I can't agree to the canal plan you have proposed.
Unless your government comes to persuade the Austrians, we will not be able to restart the Panama Canal plan, which is a matter of strategic security for our territory. "
Nino smiled slightly: "Her President, the Austrians are aggressive and have penetrated into Panama. Don't you want to get rid of the Austrian threat?
As long as the Panama Canal is open, your country will have a canal as a bargaining chip, and the major European powers will not watch Austria control this golden waterway.
With the introduction of all parties, even if the Austrians want to do something, they must also consider the positions of European countries.
The Vienna government is not crazy. A Panama Canal is not enough to take risks. The risk is not as large as you think. "
No matter how confused Ninino was, Agileo Pala Gomez remained indifferent. No matter how good the French say, they are all in the air.
After the Panama Canal was opened, all parties may prevent Austria from swallowing the canal, but this does not mean that the Republic of Colombia will be allowed to take charge of the canal.
Besides, did the French spend so much effort to gain the dominance of the Panama Canal?
Achilleo Para Gomez knows himself. With the strength of the Republic of Colombia, there is no way to gain dominance over the canal, not even economic power.
Without enough benefits, why should he take risks? Austria is not a soft persimmon. What if we provoke the Vienna government, regardless of slamming them first?
This year, the big fist is axiom. Weakness is the original sin. Achilleo Para Gomez doesn't think the French will turn their backs for Colombia and Austria.
Achilleo Pala Gomez: "Mr. Nino, this is your personal judgment and does not represent the position of European governments.
The Panama Canal is still in theory. We have sent people to do surveys. It is not easy to dig a Grand Canal in Panama.
In your country, the Suez Canal has been dug. You should know the difficulty of the canal construction. The situation in the Panama region is even worse, requiring very large investments.
Without the consent of the Austrians, who made trouble with it, the canal could never be navigable.
It is impossible for European countries to stand on the opposite side of Austria for a non-navigable canal, and even your country may not necessarily support us. "
This is the core of the problem. The value of the Panama Canal can only be realized after navigation. Now that there is nothing, wanting to get everyone's support by mouth cannon is simply insulting everyone's IQ.
Central America can be dug not only in Panama. Only compared to other places, the straits in Panama are the narrowest.
This is an advantage, but it also has a disadvantage. For example, there are many poisonous insects in Panama, which will threaten the lives of excavators.
In this era, human life is indeed worthless, but large-scale casualties will still increase costs.
These problems may not have been discovered by the French, and they absolutely cannot hide from the Republic of Colombia, which is a land snake, or they would not give up developing this golden waterway on their own.
Nino knew that the empty glove white wolf was impossible. There was no substantial benefit, and it was difficult to get the Colombian government to cooperate.
"His President, as long as your country grants us the right to develop the canal, these problems will no longer be problems.
You can rest assured that the investment required for the Canal Project is so large that we can't let our own funds flow.
In return, we are willing to persuade BNP Paribas to provide an interest-free loan of 100 million francs to help your country survive the economic crisis. "
Agileo Pala Gomez's face was gloomy. Where can I help them? It was clear that they wanted to take advantage of the fire.
After the economic crisis spread, Britain, France, Austria and other European countries dumped excess domestic goods at low prices overseas. South America is one of the hardest hit areas, and the Republic of Colombia naturally cannot stand alone.
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