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    On March 20, Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang met with German Ambassador to China Lucas.  After receiving the notice from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lucas felt a little strange.  Because of his relationship with the Chinese royal family, Lucas is still very influential in China.  However, as the relationship between Germany and China slowly enters a deadlock, these influences are also declining rapidly.  And this is undoubtedly what countries such as Britain, France, the United States, and Russia want to see!  The strength of the Allied Powers was obviously stronger than that of the Central Powers.  But if China joins the Allied Powers in fighting, the outcome of future wars will be unpredictable!  Therefore, the relationship between China and Germany is getting worse and worse, which is exactly what Britain, France, the United States and Russia have been waiting for.

    "Alas! I don't know if the domestic strategy is correct. Without China's help, it would be very difficult for the empire to defeat Britain and France!" Lucas sat in the car heading to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, secretly  thought.  Since last year, Germany's series of foreign policies have caused rifts in the relationship between China and Germany!

    "Hello, Mr. Lucas!" After being invited into Wu Tingfang's office by his secretary, Lucas saw Wu Tingfang coming up to him with a smile on his face.  This made him a little wary. According to the Chinese saying, being courteous for nothing is either adultery or theft!

    "Hello, Your Excellency Wu Tingfang!" Lucas also had a smile on his face.

    "Your Excellency Wu Tingfang, I wonder if you have anything to do with me this time?" After some pleasantries, Lucas asked straight to the point.

    "Mr. Lucas, it's like this. The empire needs Germany's help now!" Wu Tingfang said.

    Lucas felt his heart tighten, and then asked calmly: "Germany is an ally of China. If there is any need for help, Germany will not delay it. Of course, this needs to be within Germany's capabilities!"

    "That's it, Mr. Lucas, the empire knows. Germany is supporting Lizardo Garcia of Ecuador to seize power in Ecuador, right?" Wu Tingfang asked.

    "That's right!" Lucas nodded.  He wondered, are the Chinese preparing to expand to South America after their expansion to Europe and Africa was blocked?  This is not a good thing for Germany!  South America is an important market for Germany, as are Africa and other regions.  After becoming colonies of Britain and France, countries in South America that became independent through revolution have become important markets for emerging industrial powers like Germany.  Of course, so does the United States.  A large amount of German capital entered South America, plundered South America's cheap raw materials, and then sold the goods back to South America.  Earn huge profits.  If China wants to enter South America, it will inevitably cause serious damage to Germany's interests.

    "Mr. Lucas, you must already know that the Americans are stepping up the construction of the Panama Canal! Once the canal is opened, it will certainly promote economic development. However, the US Navy can also quickly reach the West Coast through the canal. This is important for  For our country, it is a huge threat! Therefore, after studying it, the Imperial Navy and the General Staff decided that we need to obtain a naval base in Central America to contain the U.S. Navy. Once the United States dares to enter the Pacific through the Panama Canal,  We will destroy them as soon as possible!" Wu Tingfang said seriously.  Previously, Wang Yuze had always regarded the United States as China's number one enemy.  Many important officials in the empire couldn't figure it out.  Compared with the industrial strength of the United States, the military strength of the United States is really poor.  However, by observing the development of the United States in recent years.  Everyone has agreed with Wang Yuze's point of view.  After Theodore Roosevelt came to power, the military strength of the United States has been greatly developed.  The Navy has planned to build more than 20 new battleships, and the Army plans to maintain a standing force of 40 divisions and 500,000 men, which can be expanded to more than 3 million men in wartime.  If China wants to gain world hegemony, the United States will undoubtedly be one of China's biggest obstacles!

    Lucas was silent.  He now understood what Wu Tingfang meant. China needed to establish a military base on Ecuadorian territory.  Therefore, German support is needed.  certainly.  Although this military base is used to contain the United States, it will also deepen China's influence in South America.  Once China plans to take action in South America, having a military base will definitely save a lot of trouble.

    ¡°I wonder where China plans to build its base?¡± Lucas asked.

    "After research, we plan to lease Santa Cruz Island to Ecuador. Mr. Lucas, please rest assured that this is an island thousands of kilometers away from Ecuador. We have no ambitions for Ecuador!" Wu Tingfang said.

    Lucas nodded, but he didn¡¯t really believe Wu Tingfang¡¯s words.  Although China has the largest population and the largest market in the world.  However, as China's industry continues to develop, sooner or later they will need overseas markets.  By then, Ecuador and other South American countries will definitely become China¡¯s targets.

    "Mr. Lucas, His Majesty has already nodded for this military base. The Navy has also made up its mind. If we cannot obtain this military base through peaceful means, the Navy may take more radical measures!" Wu Tingfang reminded  .

    Lucas couldn¡¯t help but change his face. The home port of the Chinese Navy¡¯s Pacific Fleet is only 7,000 kilometers away from Santa Cruz Island in Ecuador.  At the speed of the Chinese Navy, it will take up to ten days to arrive.  Moreover, Ecuador is now in chaos. If the Chinese want to seize Santa Cruz Island or even more places, Ecuador has no way to stop it!  Wu Tingfang's words clearly revealed that China must obtain Santa Cruz Island.  Unless Germany is willing to fight China for Ecuador, no one can prevent this from happening.  And can Germany fight with China?  Putting aside the relationship between the two sides and the comparison of the naval strength of the two sides, the German Navy has nearly 20,000 kilometers to reach Ecuador from Europe. The Chinese Navy can completely wait and win another glorious victory.  What's more, fighting China for one Ecuador is simply not worth it.

    "Your Excellency Wu Tingfang, I already understand what China means, and I will contact the country. I personally have no objections to China's establishment of a naval base on Santa Cruz Island. Moreover, after the opening of the Panama Canal, Americans can invest  More power is expanding in South America, and China's establishment of military bases in Central America is very useful in curbing the expansion of the Americans!" Lucas said.  Since it cannot be stopped, Germany can only think on the bright side.

    ¡°It¡¯s the best thing to get the support of Germany. As long as Lizaldo Garcia agrees to hand over Santa Cruz Island to us, China will fully support him to become the president of Ecuador!¡± Wu Tingfang also expressed his position.

    Lucas is noncommittal about this. With the support of China, it will be easier for Lizaldo Garcia to defeat Leonidas Plaza, who is supported by the Americans.  Once Lizardo Garcia becomes the president of Ecuador, Germany will be able to reap huge rewards!

    After sending Lucas away, Wu Tingfang summoned Carlos Marin, the Colombian ambassador to China, without stopping.  As long as Germany agrees, China's acquisition of Santa Cruz Island is already a certainty.  Then, that leaves just another military base.

    Colombian Ambassador to China Carlos Marin was also very strange after receiving the notice from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  The relationship between Colombia and China is very normal.  Generally, when the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs holds a cocktail party, he will be invited to attend.  But other than that, he had very few opportunities to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang.  The relationship between China and Colombia is only to maintain Colombian agricultural products in China and then export some industrial products to Colombia.  The annual trade volume between the two parties is very small.  After all, almost the entire South American market is in European hands.

    "Your Excellency Wu Tingfang, I am very happy to see you!" Carlos Marin greeted Wu Tingfang respectfully after seeing him.  Although China is very far away from Colombia, the powerful China is still something Colombia can only look up to!

    "Hello, Mr. Marin!" Wu Tingfang invited Carlos Marin to the sofa in the reception area of ??the office.

    After that, the two started chatting all over the place, which made Carlos Marin a little confused.  As the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, Wu Tingfang is obviously very busy every day. It is impossible to summon him just to chat with him!

    "Your Excellency Marin, I heard that the Americans have always wanted to overthrow your country's regime?" Wu Tingfang said suddenly.

    "Huh? Your Excellency Wu Tingfang, the Americans have split Panama from Colombia. However, their ambition for Colombia has not been extinguished. However, Colombia will not surrender!" Carlos Marin said.

    "Mr. Marin, you know that the relationship between China and the United States has always been very tense. Therefore, we in China are willing to help Colombia resist the invasion of the United States!" Wu Tingfang said.

    "Your Excellency Wu Tingfang, thank you so much!" Carlos Marin said with a smile.  At the same time, he was secretly vigilant in his heart. There is no such thing as a free lunch, and the Chinese people would obviously not be so kind.  If Americans are like wolves, the Chinese are even more like tigers.

    "Your Excellency Marin, in order to cope with the expansion of the Americans in South America, the empire needs to establish a naval base in South America. After our analysis, Tumaco in your country's Nari?o Province is very suitable!" Wu Tingfang finally said  Out of China¡¯s intentions!(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read it.)
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