Chapter 856 Final preparations
This time is the peak period of colonialism. Britain suffered a loss at the hands of East Africa, and France also suffered a big misfortune at the hands of Germany. Japan was the most fanatical invader, so overseas colonial activities became more rampant at the end of the 19th century.
After all, there is less meat in the pot, and everyone is more rude to grab it. In the Pacific region, there are also big countries such as the United States, the Far Eastern Empire, Spain, and the Netherlands, which has huge colonies in Asia, so they want to cause trouble in the Pacific region. All countries are quite powerful.
The Far Eastern Empire and Spain have not yet been exposed, so there is no danger for the time being. Although the Dutch colony is not small in area, it is dominated by tropical rainforest, so it has little value for the time being.
However, Ernst knew that the Dutch East Indies colonial potential was very great. After all, Indonesia, the largest country in Southeast Asia in the previous life, was hatched here.
Today's Lanfang Overseas Province in East Africa is actually the West Kalimantan Province in Indonesia in its previous life. As for the Kingdom of Sarawak in North Kalimantan, it has become part of the British colony, and the Dutch forces have retreated to the east and south of Kalimantan Island. .
Germany also made some gains in the Pacific, mainly some islands beyond Spanish control and German New Guinea.
German New Guinea looks very large. In fact, even in the 21st century, there are still a large number of primitive tribes in the interior, and the level of civilization is lower than that of Africa. However, this is also Germany's biggest gain in the Pacific region in recent years.
Germany’s colonies in the Pacific region are currently not even as good as those in East Africa. After all, Germany entered the market too late, so even if it is scraps, it can only pick the worst.
East Africa actually makes up for the shortcomings of the colonies of Germany and Austria to a certain extent. In addition to the local market in East Africa, East Africa’s overseas colonies are actually open to merchants from Germany and Austria. Of course, they have little value.
At most, it can provide a few more places for overseas businessmen from the two countries to stay. Lanfang and Southern Ryukyu are not wealthy places and are relatively useless.
March 14, 1893.
Except for the slightly poor relationship between Habsburg and Switzerland, there is almost no turmoil among the German countries as a whole, and the ones that have turmoil have basically been annexed by Prussia.
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Hawaii.
In the Far Eastern Empire, East Africa is quite influential, but it can only be said at the official level. The Germans naturally use the same banner when they go out, and they can only be regarded as "township parties." This is true for the three countries of East, Germany and Austria. The relationship is very different from that between Britain and the United States.
Although Britain and the United States share the same origin, their differences outweigh their cooperation. There have been direct wars between the two countries, but relations between East, Germany and Austria are very good. This is very common in the German region.
Germany and Austria have a mutually beneficial relationship on the European continent. After all, the geographical distance between the two countries is really bad, and East Africa alone occupies one-third of Africa's land. It is also a big country that cannot be ignored. It also makes up for the shortcomings of the two countries' weak overseas influence.
“Cheers to victory!” Rogge followed Enders’ words with a drunken face.
After all, it is just the Kingdom of Hawaii. As long as the American soldiers are united and destroyed with a wave of their hands, it is not worthy of the attention of the gentlemen present. We are all businessmen and there is no need to personally charge into the battle, so we just need to wait for the results.
“Brother Roger, tomorrow is the day when we overthrow the Kingdom of Hawaii, and a new Republic of Hawaii will appear in this world. To this end, let’s drink a toast.”
Before the coup was about to begin, Americans had already gathered together. Even though there might be a **** conflict tomorrow, everyone still held a banquet and got drunk.
The reason why East, Germany and Austria can get along well with each other is that there is actually no conflict in interests, but rather strong complementarity.
But this does not mean that Rogge will give up his current "identity". On the contrary, in order to continue to lurk in the United States, he will become a "victim" of this coup.
After all, Rogge is the largest landowner and business owner in Kauai. If something happens on Kauai, it is impossible for Americans not to doubt Rogge. Therefore, in order to escape unscathed, the East African government must also find ways to protect Rogge. If Rogge's identity is exposed, it will not be a good thing for East Africa. So far, the East African Defense and Security Agency is a secretive unit, which is not easy to appear in the international view. .
Most importantly, Ernst is also afraid that other countries will follow suit and set up intelligence services in advance, which may greatly reduce East Africa's information advantage.
Half an hour later, the cocktail party finally ended. Rogge wandered out of the banquet venue and said goodbye to several "good friends" with whom he had a good chat.
“Master!”
Rogge’s “butler” hurriedly stepped forward and held Rogge, who seemed to be on the verge of collapse.
Rogge rubbed his face to try to wake up, and then said: "Get in the car first."
After the car drove a certain distance, Rogge whispered to the "butler": "Have people send the news back to Kauai Island quickly. Tomorrow at eight o'clock in the morning is when the Americans will take action, so the news must be sent back tonight."
The "Butler" took note of Rogge's words, and after sending Rogge back to the hotel, he immediately organized his people and took advantage of the darkness to drive the already docked ship towards Kauai Island.
Although Kauai is also part of the Hawaiian Islands, it is also separated from Oahu by more than 100 kilometers of sea water. Therefore, by the time the news reaches Elelei, the American coup may have already begun.
Of course, there is no need to worry too much. After this coup, the United States only controls Oahu. Several southern islands will definitely need time to control, including Lahaina, the former political center of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
The population of Hawaii is mainly concentrated in the southern islands. Kauai Island and the almost uninhabited Niihau Island are somewhat far away from the main Hawaiian Islands, so Kauai Island will definitely be the last island that the United States will take care of.
So the delay in the East African operation does not affect the overall situation. After all, the time it takes for the Americans to finish dealing with the Hawaiian royal family and then take over the various islands is enough to complete the deployment in East Africa.
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At the same time, in the Pacific Ocean east of the Hawaiian Islands, three gunboats and two supply ships of the East African Navy's Pacific Fleet were also speeding towards Hawaii.
“I don’t know if we can catch up with this operation. We have been delayed for a day at sea.” Pacific Fleet Commander Merges said.
Originally planned to arrive at Kauai Island one day in advance, but due to the preparation of supplies for the Huaihai Economic Zone, it was delayed for one day. After all, Hawaii is located in the hinterland of the ocean, and Merges would not be sure if he did not bring more supplies.
“Commander, don’t worry. After all, the Army has arrangements on Kauai. Even if there is a conflict with the Americans, they will definitely be able to hold on for a while.”
Hermes nodded and said: "I have no doubt about the combat effectiveness of the army. After all, we can also fight against a powerful country like the United Kingdom. As long as the Americans do not dispatch their elite troops, it is really impossible to take over Kauai Island, and the United States It is also impossible for the government to directly dispatch local elite troops.”
As for the strength of the American army, Hermes actually has no idea. After all, the United States has not fought a war in recent years, but it must be much worse than the United Kingdom. Although the United Kingdom performed poorly in the South African War, its combat experience is ten times better than that of the United States. street.
Especially during the South African War, many British troops transferred from India participated in the war in Afghanistan and the war against Burma.
And the last time the United States fought was the Civil War, it was a quarrel between men and women. No one could see the depth of Americans, but Americans cannot be underestimated.
In 1890, after surpassing the United Kingdom in industry, the United States had become the world's largest industrial country. Although its army was small, its weapons and equipment were among the best in the world.
(End of this chapter)