The sun never sets in America

Chapter 359 Suez Canal

"Swishing", like a dragon rolling, as the last difficult point was successfully blasted, it also heralded the official opening of the canal, which took more than six years and cost more than 300 million pounds.

The actual construction time for the entire Suez Canal project was only about five years, and most of the time was spent wrangling.

So much so that Pierre, who later took over the project, lamented:

"If it weren't for those damn British guys, everything would be smoother. We could have completed the construction of the canal at the end of last year instead of delaying it until now."

On both sides of the canal, there were cheering French people and Egyptian laborers everywhere.

For the French, they have truly completed the extremely challenging project of the Suez Canal. Although they encountered difficulties from the British along the way, in general, France's national interests have been protected, and even because of the canal, also been extended.

As for those in Egypt, once the canal, which cost tens of thousands of Egyptian lives, is truly opened, it will bring unimaginable economic benefits to the local area and improve the living conditions of the local people. As long as these are achieved, then those people The sacrifice is worth it.

Although some young Egyptians describe the canal as a plunder of Egyptians by foreign powers, they cannot deny the benefits of this canal to Egypt.

The successful completion of the Suez Canal suddenly became international news around the world the next day.

The world is becoming more and more connected through telegraph lines that are now increasingly dense.

After Nicholas finished speaking, he laughed directly. He was very interested in teasing Napoleon III.

Bismarck, smoking a pipe, stood in front of the window of the Prime Minister's Office, looking at the city of Berlin opposite and the church very close to him.

Europe at this time was just like what Bismarck described in his letter to King William:

"Europe has entered a labyrinth. No country can be trusted. We must be prepared to sacrifice a generation!!"

Apart from anything else, as long as the Egyptians have some brains, take advantage of their home field advantage, and build some repair shops, supporting factories, and even "romantic places", they can make a lot of money and their living standards will further improve.

He now has an idea, how to let those damn French guys jump into the war first and attract firepower, and finally Russia will come out to take advantage.

Bismarck is very confused. He is now increasingly unable to see through the situation in Europe.

As Liu Peng said:

"Once a war breaks out in Europe, Suez will be the target of public criticism, and no country will ignore it."

The choice now left for Prussia was to join the French camp at the beginning of the war, unify Little Germany, and finally leave.

boom! !

Although Prussia does not have any risk of war for the time being because of the so-called commitments of the French and British, it does not mean that there will not be any in the future.

After joining the French, he got what he wanted, then turned to the cunning British guy and stabbed the French in the back.

What’s funny is that the French think so too, and this is the fundamental reason why Europe can still maintain a superficial peace.

Mutual suspicion has led to everyone betting on who can't keep calm.

In St. Petersburg in the summer, as usual, nobles gathered in groups, went out with friends, and enjoyed the warm sunshine.

Bismarck, who was in his prime, smelled "blood" after the opening of the Suez Canal.

As the recently promoted Sulamov, when he heard this, he rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the situation in Europe is already obvious. War is inevitable. What is important is when Russia will join. .”

After the French Napoleon was launched, Bismarck knew that war in Europe was inevitable.

Only Sulamov understood the meaning.

In addition to economic benefits, the geographical advantage of the Suez Canal's east-west orientation cannot be ignored by any international careerist.

As well as the British, the hidden player behind all this, Bismarck was on pins and needles.

Compared with the mean and cunning British, other countries are basically focused on the economic interests and strategic significance of the Suez Canal.

The shotgun in Nikolai's hand was fired, but he missed, which made him a little "frustrated". Then he fired a few more "bang bang" shots, but still missed.

After experiencing the lessons of the last war, Nikolai has obviously matured a lot and no longer believes in so-called "support" or the support of so-called friends.

He was eager to know the construction status of the Nicaragua Canal, known as the Bridge of America.

After all, without the Nicaragua Canal, their huge Pacific fleet would have to go around Cape Horn and cross thousands of miles without any supplies in the middle. This is a risky move for any country's navy, even the British Royal Navy, Bismarck I don’t believe that the Han people have the courage to risk a second defeat and start a war at this time.

This will bring an unimaginable huge amount of income to France and the United Kingdom, and even those Egyptians who can only rely on the land in the Nile Delta for food will be able to get a huge amount of income.

"Your Majesty, it doesn't matter whether the French join the war or not. What is important is that we have to show the French and Chinese people the attitude of Russia and the attitude of the Russian Empire!!"

(The Times: Suez Canal, the beginning of French ambition)

(London Daily News: Our French friends have once again demonstrated their tenacity, but I would like to remind that the Suez Canal also has shares in the British Empire)

(Manchester Evening News: No one can stand a mad France, just like no one can stand a mad cow)

The British media is filled with a lot of negative news about France, and is full of "jealousy". It has been stated time and again that the British Empire owns at least 40% of the shares of the Suez Canal, so the construction of the Suez Canal, There are also contributions from the British.

When he learned that it would take at least two years for the Nicaragua Canal to be opened, Bismarck felt relieved. Based on his understanding of the Han people, they would never start a war before the Nicaragua Canal was opened. This was absolutely impossible for them. Not a good thing.

Russia, who is eager to avenge its disgrace, Napoleon III, who is ambitious and wants to recreate the Napoleonic Empire, the Ottomans who are barely defending, and the Austrians who seem to be able to fight.

His face was heavy, the pipe in his mouth was "shaking back and forth", and finally he uttered:

"Deutsch, when will you arrive!!"

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"By the way, tell the French that if they still want us to participate in this war, it's best to issue the loans truthfully."

"Humph, this is not our decision. Damn Napoleon III. He defaulted on the loan to us last time. The Han people are quite good. They didn't default this time and were even willing to give us another loan."

But soon he fell silent again, because there was no war in America, but it did not mean that there was no war in Europe.

Finally, he threw the shotgun directly to the attendant and said somewhat unhappily:

"Those elk were as cunning as Europe is now!!"

Sulamov's words directly woke Nikolai up, and then he ordered:

"Order two more divisions to be reinforced in the direction of the Black Sea."

The surrounding entourage listened to His Majesty the Tsar's hearty laughter and didn't know why he was laughing.

After Bismarck learned about the opening of the Suez Canal, his first reaction was:

"Nicaragua, I want to know the Nicaragua Canal, all the news!!"

Nicholas got angry when he mentioned the French Emperor Napoleon III. This guy was simply a bastard. He only wanted Russia to take the lead, but he was unwilling to pay any price. He even encouraged Russia to start a war in advance, euphemistically saying: "Testing the Brits."

For example, the Chinese Xijing Daily once analyzed that once the Suez Canal enters the navigation period, the annual toll revenue will be at least more than 100 million pounds, or even 200 million pounds.

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The streets of Paris are full of celebrations after the completion of the Suez Canal, and even those pubs have launched so-called Suez red wine to attract attention.

On the streets, the celebration team lined up throughout the city of Paris, just as they had agreed upon, under the banner of "Long Live Emperor Napoleon III".

I don’t know, but I thought it was a naval force invited by Napoleon III.

In the Palace of Versailles, Napoleon III looked at himself in the huge mirror with a gorgeous figure and a short black beard, full of "confidence."

Even the stinky beauty in Queen Jenna's mouth can no longer stop his "narcissism".

After Napoleon III experienced the launch of the Napoleon Kaiser battleship some time ago, and then the successful opening of the Suez Canal yesterday, his whole state of mind was completely different from the Napoleon III in the original history.

At this time, Napoleon III was like a high-spirited lion on the African grasslands. Although he still looked "immature", he did not even have a so-called glorious hunting record.

But it is still difficult to conceal the domineering power from the inside out.

Of course, the so-called domineering power was just imagined by Napoleon III himself.

In the eyes of others, Napoleon III was like a "peacock with its wings spread", showing what he called "Napoleonic pride" and "rebelliousness" everywhere.

Napoleon III left in front of the mirror and came to his study, where he usually worked. Later he would meet with Prussian Prime Minister Bismarck to urge these cunning Prussians to fulfill their obligations. At 3:05 in the afternoon, the carriage with the Prussian flag stopped in front of the main hall of the Palace of Versailles.

Bismarck waited for a long time in the car, but no one opened the door for him. When he got out of the car, there were only two guards to guide him.

At this moment, the Prussian Prime Minister deeply felt the arrogance of the French.

After passing through several magnificent palaces, Bismarck finally met the recently "prosperous" French emperor.

"Hello, His Majesty the Emperor!!"

Although he was very unhappy, Bismarck still curtsied to Napoleon III. After all, he was the emperor, one level higher than the King of Prussia.

But it might be accurate if anyone recognizes this so-called emperor.

At least according to Bismarck’s understanding, the British least recognized the position of Emperor Napoleon III. Just like when Napoleon III ascended the throne, Victoria, who was still Queen at the time, once said privately:

"It's really hard for me to pretend to call him His Majesty the Emperor, just like you can't say to a madman, you are so smart!!"

Yes, in the hearts of the British, they would rather recognize the legitimacy of the Han Emperor than Napoleon III.

"Hello, Prime Minister!!"

As soon as Napoleon III shook hands, he withdrew his hand and left so quickly that Bismarck didn't even react.

After pretending to exchange a few words, Napoleon III did not embarrass Bismarck this time. After asking him to sit down, he was also served coffee and snacks.

Bismarck took a sip of coffee with sugar cubes and said with a smile:

"Your Majesty, on behalf of the Kingdom of Prussia, I would like to congratulate the great French Empire for completing the greatest miracle in human history!!"

Although Napoleon III knew that Bismarck was flattering him, at this moment he directly ignored those "questions" and answered directly in a conceited tone:

"For France, this is not something to boast about."

After hearing this, Bismarck cursed a few "bastards" in his heart, but on the surface he looked like he was listening, which satisfied Napoleon III's pride.

"Prime Minister, compared to the Suez Canal, in my opinion, the situation in Europe is the most important."

Although Napoleon III is very arrogant now, it does not mean that he is not sober. In fact, he did not even open the car door for Bismarck at the beginning, and his subsequent arrogance was all staged to test the attitude of the Prussians.

Now it seems that these guys are quite aware of current affairs.

“Yes, nothing is more important than Europe!!”

Bismarck quite agrees with this statement, but in his mind, there are currently three countries in Europe that are least qualified to say this. One is France, the other is the clumsy bear-like Tsarist Russia, and the third is the "insidious" Britain. .

"Your Majesty, I think France's contribution to Europe can be seen by everyone, so I think it is very reasonable to launch a war."

"After all, war is also a kind of emotion."

When the conversation changed, Bismarck directly supported France in launching a war, which surprised Napoleon III so much that he quickly asked:

"Will Prussia abide by the treaty??"

"Deutsch, our bottom line is Deutsch!!"

Bismarck answered Napoleon III's question categorically.

Napoleon III was silent for a while, and finally said: "Yes, but it cannot include Austria and other places."

Pismai cursed secretly in his heart, but outwardly he nodded and said in an emotional tone:

"Your Majesty, if Germany can be born, Prussia is willing to follow the French Empire forever. By then, France will be the common master of the entire Europe!!"

Bismarck's words were like a bolt of lightning, completely exploding in Napoleon III's heart, and he finally replied: "France is willing to be friends with Prussia forever!!"

After saying that, he shook hands with Bismai. This time his attitude was much better than when he just came in. He shook his hand for a long time before letting go.

When Bismarck came out of the Palace of Versailles, it was already late. Looking back at the Palace of Versailles behind him, Bismarck felt a desire to "conquer".

In the end, this thought was suppressed. Bismarck understood that before Germany was unified, the stronger France, or the French Empire of Napoleon III, would be more beneficial to Prussia, and the more it would be able to benefit from those British people. Get more chips in your hands.

We got into the carriage and soon left here, the symbol of French imperial power, the Palace of Versailles! ! !

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London, MI6.

The entire MI6 has tens of thousands of employees spread all over the world. It is also jokingly called by the British themselves: "The third largest armed force in the British Empire."

As the director of MI6, Kidman holds the most secrets in the world.

Of course, the so-called "most in the world" must be put in quotation marks, because there is another unknown figure in the global intelligence community, and that is the Han Investigation Bureau in the Americas.

Regarding the Han Investigation Bureau, Kidman's predecessor once commented: "Be brave and tenacious, not afraid of difficulties, and have a bold style of doing things!!"

Even the birth of MI6 originated from the Investigation Bureau of Han Dynasty.

"I don't think France would start a war at this time."

"According to our intelligence, the third ship of the Napoleon-class battleship is still in the dock. They have no real confidence in determining the victory of the war."

"I estimate that the French will not launch a war until the second half of next year at the latest. By then, the Victoria-class battleships will have been prepared, and victory still belongs to the British Empire!!"

(Second generation Victoria-class battleship)

"No, I think the situation in Europe will be more rapid than we imagined. According to the latest intelligence, Italy has planned to resist Vienna's orders again. The Russians are also increasing their troops in the direction of the Black Sea. Who can guarantee that the war will not end? Will it explode in the next second??”

Just as the intelligence officer in front finished speaking, another intelligence officer immediately stood up to refute.

Soon, in the spacious office, the noise was like the noise of a tractor, filling the entire office. Kidman had a headache. In the end, he could only end these arguments with a loud "shut up" for several days. topic.

Kidman rubbed her temples and said with a tired expression:

"We cannot expect the French, or those pig-like Russians, to do what we want. We must control the fate of the European continent."

"From now on, news from Europe must come first, and everything must have Europe as the primary goal."

"What about America, where is Han and the United States??"

An intelligence officer in charge of the Americas stood up and asked Kidman about his attitude towards the Americas.

Kidman was silent for a long time before speaking:

"Let those damn Han Chinese and Americans die together. In any case, the foundation of the British Empire is in Europe, not the so-called America!!!"

Kidman's attitude is actually the current attitude in the UK, which is basically the so-called "Europe first, America later" strategy.

Kidman stood on the top of the building blowing the warm current of the Atlantic Ocean, and her whole person was full of "thoughts."

As an intelligence officer, he knew very well that there was not much time left for the British Empire to prepare.

(End of this chapter)