Chapter 7 Effort (2)
A large four-wheeled carriage drove out of the Spanish Embassy, headed along October Avenue, and headed towards the East Coast Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Inside the carriage were four people sitting opposite, two of them were Ambassador Castro's guards, and the other two were Ambassador himself and his adviser Menedes.
At this time, Castro frowned slightly, as if he was still thinking about a solution. He was originally a heroic man, and he had a strong aura in his body, but after just a year of coming to the East Coast, the arrogant aura was wiped out. In this glorious city, Castro could not feel a pleasant aura. He was carrying heavy responsibilities and lost his power when facing the East Coast people, and could no longer find the pleasure of riding a horse and fighting on the battlefield. He was really suffocating.
The soldiers who are willing to fight should not be placed in the position of diplomatic envoys who are under great pressure but are constrained everywhere. Castro is in this position and can only say that he is not in good luck.
The carriage soon arrived at the East Coast Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After confirming the identity documents with the gatekeeper, the ambassador's carriage slowly drove in. Officials from the East Coast Ministry of Foreign Affairs were already waiting for him in the reception room on the second floor.
The person who came forward to contact Ambassador Castro was not the senior executive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but a director named Dou. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the East Coast has been busy with relocation recently and has no time to pay attention to the Spaniards, and in fact he is not willing to pay attention to them. The newly appointed leader of the Executive Committee, Liao Degong, has already formulated plans for the relocation of various central departments. He clearly stated that he would complete the government's relocation work before the end of next year and work in the Beicheng District of Luoyang Prefecture. According to his original words, "I don't want this matter to be delayed until the next century."
The leaders said this, so naturally everyone had no objection. So, in addition to ensuring normal office work, the departments have also been drawing personnel to carry out relocation work, which is really busy. Director Dou's department also has a large number of information that needs to be sorted out, sealed, and then loaded and transported to Luoyang Prefecture. This will give you a lot of face to take the time to see the Spanish ambassador.
Castro did not know Director Dou, but after the introduction, his mood immediately became bad. He was a great envoy and had a big deal to discuss things, but the East Coast people actually brought out a small director to receive him. This arrogant attitude really made him very upset. He was determined to attack on the spot, but the heavy pressure of reality forced him to suppress the anger and honestly negotiate with the East Coast diplomats.
"Spain is an unfortunate country, surrounded by enemies, and the situation on the east coast is actually the same. Although your country's foundation is far away in the New World, there are many overseas interests. Italy, Portugal, Courland, Ottoman, South Africa, India and even China have seized so many resources and occupied such a vast overseas market. Every country in the continent is jealous and wants to replace it. The Kingdom of Spain has no desire for your country's overseas interests. On the contrary, it has also given up many internal markets. It can be said that our two countries are natural allies, so why can't they deepen their relationship?" Ambassador Castro said.
He could say that his posture was very low, not like his upright and courageous military status. But so what? Director Dou was not the three-year-old child who was inexperienced. No matter how Castro was, he knew what to say and what not to say, so he said: "Mr. Ambassador, our Spanish-language country is a neighbor, and has a lot of interactions. There is nothing to do, so he should not be suspicious."
"What is the purpose of your country's efforts to increase the army in Portugal and Italy, to send additional warships in the Cape Verde Islands, to disrespect the laws in the Port of Ceuta, to exclude or even expel our officials? If your country really values the friendship between the two countries, please adjust the above deployment, otherwise King Carlos will not be at ease." Ambassador Castro was not giving up and must force Director Dou to say a correct word.
After hearing what Castro said, Director Dou was unhappy. He was pushed over and sent the Spanish casually, and the boss was reluctant. This made him feel a little annoyed when he saw the ambassador being aggressive. What kind of nerves did these stupid Spaniards have? Attacking the Kingdom of Spain is a century-old plan. It began to plan since the beginning of the previous government's rule and entered the formal implementation stage a few years ago. Once the military machine is started, how can it be so easy to stop? Not to mention the huge economic losses that may be caused, even this confusion of thought will make the current government look dull and its prestige will be greatly damaged.
Now the government has unified its understanding and feel that whether the Kingdom of Spain is investing in France or not, it will be a fatal blow to them. In the past, there may have been people who are slowly eroding, but after years of debate, there are really few. The Slow Tu faction has been implemented completely, and the rushing faction is the mainstream! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Just by just a little envoy who said a few words of mercy, we want us to stop the military machines that have been launched. What a joke?
However, Director Dou is unwilling to tell Castro the truth. If the East Coast is strong and the horses are said to have prepared a special fund of 200 million yuan of French currency, it is said that Spain, a bad country destined to be abused by blood, so he just said perfunctorily: "Mr. Ambassador, our country has great interests in Italy, which is well known. Sending the army to the Fortress of Campomorone is just to protect our interests. As for the naval ships in the Cape Verde Islands, it is to guard against local Moorish pirates, please don't be too careful. In fact, the smooth trade route is also beneficial to your country. In the central transportation of the Canary Islands, Moorish pirates have been invaded by Moorish pirates in the past. The navies of Britain, France, and the Netherlands have repeatedly pretended to be pirates, and your country is deeply suffering. Ambassador, please pay attention to the reports in recent years. Has the pirate activities been greatly reduced?"
In fact, as Director Dou said, when a large number of East Coast warships arrived in the Cape Verde Islands and went north to train from time to time, although the local pirate activities could not be completely extinct, they were really fewer, and the Spanish merchant ships and treasure fleets benefited greatly. But then again, can the East Coast Navy fight pirates locally, but can't the Spanish? The Canary Islands are indeed the fundamental important place of Spain and the most important intermediate supply point to the Caribbean Sea. Once captured by the East Coast Navy, Spain may be shocked across the country!
Therefore, Ambassador Castro was very dissatisfied with Director Dou's avoidance of importance. Is he a soldier or a bad temper? These words could not suppress his anger, and he said in a stiff tone: "Your country wants to interfere in the situation of the European countries, just like a jackal. If you want to eat everything, are you really sure that no one can make you pay the price?"
Director Dou smiled slightly when he heard this and said slowly: "The East Coast is a powerful and prosperous country, just like a powerful lion on the grassland, dividing some delicious food with other lions, so what if?"
"Your country is afraid it's too early?" Ambassador Castro said: "In fact, the continental countries, such as England, Austria, Sweden, Russia, and Poland, hate you very strongly. The existence of your system is a condemnation of them. You have denied the main principles of their political system, but you have survived shamelessly, even prospered day by day, wantonly interfering in the internal affairs and diplomacy of various monarchies. Are you really not afraid of being besieged by groups?
?It is very stupid to be so friendly in the Kingdom of Spain. It is rare that you do not value this friendship. In fact, neither France, Austria, England, nor even your quasi-ally-allied provinces will tolerate you dominating Spain and causing them to lose a huge market. So, please think carefully. It is very dangerous to take the aggression policy of pride and arrogant, and it is not in line with the consistent policy of your country for decades before."
"It's really nonsense." Director Dou said without hesitation: "My country has no malice towards the continent and your country, nor is it dissatisfied with the European system. What we want to do is to reach a common international agreement with friendly countries in the continent to protect the interests of everyone. The ambassador really doesn't have to worry too much. Now some countries have excessive ambitions and want to expand their rule beyond the legal territory when they expire, but I think they are too arrogant and their national strength cannot withstand the test of long-term wars. Some of your country's important nobles also lack real political wisdom. They are like conspiracy.
Like a home, I was planning some sensational conspiracies all day long, trying to destroy the hard-won peace in the continent and threaten the interests of everyone. Our country also has vast commercial interests in the continent, so we are very concerned, but we also admit that war is not a good choice. We are more willing to have an international dialogue and reach some reasonable agreements to bridge the conflicts among everyone. Sir Ambassador, you are really too worried. In fact, we are not keen on war. But there are always people who want to take some selfish actions, where we can't even find someone to deal with it. This is really regrettable."
"Mr. Director, can I understand that this is a threat to war? Your country must not give up until it achieves its goal?" Ambassador Castro asked angrily.
"Mr. Ambassador, we will not agree or oppose anything to cater to anyone's preferences. We do not need to be afraid of anything. Although some people always think that they can issue orders to the earth by uniting some countries, it is just a stupid delusion. Mr. Ambassador, it is not the last moment now. Our country has traditional friendship with your country. War is not among our options. Please rest assured." Director Dou said at last.
Chapter completed!