Rebirth of the Spanish Empire

"This is a wrong attack, wrong place, wrong attack group, and wrong attack method. I don't know why the Austro-Hungarian Empire chose this attack method to fight Tsarist Russia. However, we know Yes, we absolutely welcome this, and this is true for France, as well as for many other countries, because we can’t help but feel that this loses the light and majesty of a knight, and also loses the status and image of a major country in Europe and the world. Therefore, our French Republic We will urge them in the coming days to allow more peaceful peace negotiations between Austria-Hungary and Tsarist Russia. At the same time, we also hope that other relevant parties will take more peaceful actions for the peace of this world. , rather than the other way around”

On April 13, 1913, France was the first to stand up. This time it was French President Paul Dume who spoke directly. This made many people feel that it was reasonable but also a little surprising.

"There is nothing wrong with France being an important ally of Tsarist Russia. This is mainly due to the threat to the German Empire. However, due to the rapid rise of Spain, this importance is no longer as urgent as it was at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. This can only be seen from several meetings. Regarding the fact that France did not win in the dispute with Spain, we know that compared with the German Empire, although France's interests are very large on the European continent, after all, France has important interests in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland.

However, compared with these, in fact, although France is located on the European continent, most of its interests are the same as those of the United Kingdom. That is, the maritime interests are greater than the interests of the Eurasian continent. This can be known from the distribution of interests between the two countries. The interests of France have been well developed, which is very good for France.

It is precisely because of this that when it developed to a certain extent. France can only expand its power externally, and expanding power will naturally need to look around. France's geographical location has actually determined how wide its scope of influence is. The only country connected to the mainland is Spain in the south, and very little in the north. Only Belgium and the German Empire. And Switzerland and Italy. What makes the French helpless is that. Belgium is one of the common spheres of influence of Britain and France, and the German Empire has gradually extended its tentacles in these years.

Switzerland, located in the heart of Western Europe, is directly surrounded by France, Germany, and Italy. The country's religion is sometimes relatively independent. Even since the establishment of a country, most of the time it has been a direct choice of neutrality. For France, this has eliminated the possibility of turning against all sides.

So on the European continent. Today's France only thinks of the reason for the rise of Tsarist Russia when facing the threat of the German Empire. In fact, most of the time, Tsarist Russia is not as valued in France as Belgium.

Of course. This is important because over the years, France has repeatedly tried to enter central and eastern Europe but has been unable to do so. Or perhaps it is because the Italian, Austro-Hungarian, and German Empires have been completely divided up, and the United Kingdom has already won There were a lot of bones that could be obtained. For France, he had no choice but to shift his attention to the sandy and barren continent to the south. It was better than nothing.

The reason why Paul Dume stood up so quickly this time was actually to maintain his influence. Although France on land has begun to lose its place in Europe due to the rise of the German Empire as it did during the Napoleonic period, and the continent of Europe would be shaken by a sneeze. However, it is still easy for France to stand up at this time and make people feel it. , France has not really declined. On the contrary, with the alliance with Tsarist Russia, the largest country in Asia and Europe, it can continue to be linked to many things in the world, which means that France has a share in these things. The implication of not being able to get rid of them and go it alone is very strong. "

Spanish radio programs are the most watched radio programs in the world today. This is not because it has the largest number of people. On the contrary, in fact, after several years of development, Britain, Tsarist Russia, the German Empire, France, and the United States, Several local governments in China, etc., the populations of these countries and regions have much larger audiences than Spain. Just because Spanish programs are more authentic and more trustworthy, more people in other countries like them. Follow Spanish shows.

As for their home country's programs, hehe, because of the reason of not attacking the country's policy, there are many deletions and even simplifications. Some of them are even direct compliments to the government's practices. This has caused dissatisfaction among many government and social elites. .

Spain's "Rafi See the World" has been popular all over the world for many years. This program that is the most watched in the world has always been like an evergreen tree and is loved by people who like politics and care about the future of the world. Today it is said that, There are almost 20 million listening machines now. Many people must understand what this concept is. Perhaps as many people have said, the roundtable political debate program between Rafi, Bart, and Steve, which was held only once a week instead of every day in the past, has become the focus of the world's attention.

Sunday, April 13, 1913, marked the arrival of a new issue of "Lafite Sees the World."

Lafite: "I think many people in the world are very satisfied with Principal Bart's concept just now. A long-term political interpretation process has come out. France has moved from the past to the present, and from the present to the future. From this place to the world , from reality to fiction, etc., these are enough to prove many issues, that is, the importance of France in making some efforts to cause many countries in the world to address some important issues, and the fundamental goal of maintaining this importance is : French influence.”

As the president of the Complutense University of Madrid (referred to as the University of Madrid), Bart's influence in recent years has already broken through the constraints of the teaching field, and has successfully become one of the most watched figures in the world today. Even in the past few years, his opinion papers have become the subject of teaching in many universities around the world, making him a truly world-class figure.

The same is true for Lafite, and as the ace guest, the president of the University of Barcelona, ​​Steve, these three people have already become part of the structure of this program.

Every time the three of them come together again for a show, that day's show will attract the attention of the world, and it is the same today. It is said. For most of the past two years, it was said that US Presidents Taft and Wilson, British King George V, Prime Minister Asquith, German Empire Wilhelm II, French President Paul Dume and so on. will listen to this program.

Sti's prestige at the University of Barcelona has also risen sharply in recent years. Him now. I also understand that every word and meaning of my words can inspire people in infinite ways. As a figure of the same period as Batty, he is very satisfied with his current situation and his life. He even thought that his voice might contribute to this program.

"I also agree with Principal Bart's view. Barcelona is located in the southeast of France. We have been dealing with France for many years. In the history of Barcelona, ​​we can consider ourselves to be one of the regions that knows the political intentions of the French government best. Over the years, France Everyone has seen the development of France in the past. Compared with France now and next year, it will start to reduce the proportion of the colonial economy. This is the main push after President Paul Dume came to power.

The results are also very great. However, it is a pity that on some issues, especially in diplomacy, it may be that the country has not really broken the views formed by previous governments. It still seems to be living in the era of mainland China competing for supremacy, so that economically, it has not yet broken. The country is still developing freely without any economic allies. For an economy that wants to catch up with the German Empire, Spain, Britain and the United States, it seems that it has not taken the most important step, even in terms of today's economic aggregate. , the Austro-Hungarian Empire also surpassed France. As Italy approached the German Empire, France had no choice but to bow its noble Gallic chicken head in front of this former economic power. This has to be said to be a very sad thing. "

"Economic ally?" Paul Dume, who was far away in Paris, was somewhat silent, and so were several others.

However, it caused a huge response among the French people, so much so that it finally caused the French government to adjust its foreign policy. Only then did these people truly understand the significance of today's program.

In addition to France, the leaders of other countries and the people of various countries are also thinking about the differences and interests between other countries and their own countries. In short, many people are now trapped in the revelation of "Rafite Sees the World" and are unable to extricate themselves.

In Buckingham Palace, George V said extremely seriously to Queen Mary: "Although this statement is a bit novel, in fact, the French government does not know that its country has fallen into such a predicament. It is a pity that the proud Gaul Chickens, how can they bear to lower their heads and ask others for help?"

"These two people are becoming more and more proficient. In some politics, many politicians cannot compare with them. Of course, when it comes to rights, they can make many people, even the country, fall into trouble with just one mouth." In the midst of the chaos, Churchill, you have to remember that the UK will never allow programs from other countries to be commented casually in the UK. Even if it can be allowed, corresponding programs should be produced to respond."

At No. 10 Downing Street, not far away, British Prime Minister Asquith taught Churchill step by step. Now he is more like a university professor than a prime minister under one person in the United Kingdom and among hundreds of millions of people.

Churchill nodded and said meaningfully: "I just don't know, after analyzing France, how will people introduce us when we come to countries such as Britain, Germany, Russia, Austria, the United States, Italy, and Japan?"

"We'll find out if we wait a little longer?" Asquith was also looking forward to this. (To be continued...)

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