Beiyang reactionaries

Various infrastructure constructions are carried out in the northern region.

This made the Soviet Union very nervous.After all, in the Far East, the strength of the Soviet Union is far inferior to that of China, and its war potential is not at the same level as that of China.The combined population of China's three provinces in Xinjiang, Mongolia, Tangnu Wulianghai, and Northeast China is almost [-] million.In comparison, the population of the Soviet Union in these areas was much smaller.

In terms of transportation, the Soviet Union is also very difficult.

It was very difficult to deal with a single China, but now Germany and Japan are added, and they all point the finger at the Soviet Union.The strength of the Soviet Union's Pacific Fleet in the Far East is very poor. Compared with the Japanese Navy, there is a gap between heaven and earth.This made the Soviet Union careless.The Soviet Foreign Ministry has warned China, Germany, and Japan several times that their actions are wrong and are undermining world peace.

When several major powers accused China, Japan, and Germany, Britain took the lead in negotiating with China.

If the negotiations between China and the United Kingdom can be facilitated and a good result can be achieved, then this is definitely due to my own great contribution.Once China can really turn around and cooperate with the United Kingdom, many of Britain's next actions will be very smooth, and it will also be able to disrupt Germany's steps to find allies.So Alexander Cadogan was a little elated.

"London requires Jazz to take full responsibility for this negotiation. It requires Jazz to come up with a negotiation charter as soon as possible and report to London."

"I see."

Alexander Cadogan had long thought of this.

Although Alexander Cadogan is the British ambassador to China, he is not only responsible for China's affairs.It is the same as the current Chinese ambassador to the UK, Shi Zhaoji, is not only in charge of British affairs, but also responsible for European affairs.

Alexander Cadogan was in charge of all British affairs in the Far East.Therefore, this negotiation must be led by Alexander Cadogan.

"Sir, there is one more message."

"what?"

"Spanish troops in Morocco and the Canary Islands revolted."

"Inverted?"

"Yes. The news just came from London. Yesterday, the Spanish troops in the Canary Islands rebelled first, and then the Moroccan troops also rebelled. The former Chief of Staff of the Spanish Army, Francisco Franco, has already controlled the Spanish troops in Morocco. He called for disbandment. The current Spanish government."

"Franco?"

"Yes."

Alexander Cadogan immediately wondered who Franco was.

Former Spanish Army Chief of Staff?

Some impression, but not very clear.You have to take a closer look at his information to find out.Therefore, he did not continue to consider who Franco was, and continued: "What about the situation in Spain?"

"The situation is still unclear. However, the news from London is that many groups in Spain have expressed support for Franco's proposition and recognized Franco's army. As for the Spanish domestic army, it is still on the sidelines. But the London side The analysis is that half of the Spanish domestic army may defect to support Franco."

Alexander Cadogan frowned tightly and began to think about it.

He also knows about Spain.Since the outbreak of the world economic crisis, the situation in Spain is also very bad.Because the economy is too poor, various domestic conflicts are very intense.The result was the birth of extreme right-wing and extreme left-wing ideological trends, very poor relations between the two sides, and various violent incidents continued.

In the Spanish elections in February of this year (1936), the left-wing alliance supported by workers and peasants won a big victory and overwhelmed the right-wing alliance.Behind the Spanish left-wing alliance is the support of the Communist International and the support of the Soviet Union.

However, for the traditional forces in Spain, the right-wing alliance belongs to the class that controls the country's resources.How could they agree to the formation of the government by the left-wing alliance, so since the formation of the government by the left-wing alliance, the entire Spanish society has been in turmoil.

The right-wing coalition that has lost power is very unwilling.As a result, domestic turmoil has become more and more intense, and many people have called on the Spanish government to enter a state of emergency to end the current turmoil.

did not expect?

Really didn't expect it.

Only a month later, the powerful faction of the Spanish right-wing alliance came to a military rebellion.However, from the standpoint of Alexander Cadogan, he is very supportive of the Spanish civil strife.

Because Britain also doesn't like the new government formed by the Spanish left-wing coalition.

The Soviet Union's hand in Spain does not bode well.If the new Spanish government is really allowed to stabilize the situation, the Soviet Union will really be unable to contain it, and the communist movement in Europe will really be unable to control it.After the outbreak of the world economic crisis, the economies of European countries are not doing well.Therefore, communism suddenly has great vitality in the world, and the situation is most serious in Europe, where the unemployment rate remains high.Leftist coalitions in Europe have grown in strength.Many European young people and European scholars have begun to believe in Marxism.

If Spain is the same as the Soviet Union at this time, Europe will no longer be peaceful.After all, Spain is also an old industrial country, and it also has a certain status and influence in Europe.If such a country becomes a socialist country, it will inevitably have a huge impact on the surrounding European countries.Therefore, the rebellion in Spain is now beneficial to the interests of England.It can not only hit the communist trend of thought in Europe, but also cut off the hand extended by the Soviet Union.

"I see. You ask London to keep us up-to-date."

"Yes."

"What does Japan say?"

Alexander Cadogan is in contact with China, and the British ambassador to Japan is in contact with Japan.The attitude of the United Kingdom is very simple, and it is firmly opposed to the formation of a military alliance between China, Germany and Japan.

"Japan's Prime Minister Tanaka Yoshiichi firmly denied that the 'Anti-Comintern Agreement' was to form a new military bloc. Tanaka Yoshiichi said that Japan was deeply harmed by the Comintern, so signing this agreement was only to oppose the Comintern's influence on all countries. Interference in internal affairs. Japan welcomes the participation of all countries endangered by the Comintern."

"Hmph, a group of old foxes."

Although he didn't believe what Duan Xun and Tanaka Yoshiichi said, Alexander Cadogan was quite satisfied with their attitude.Because so far, both China and Japan are relatively sensible.

Britain likes a national leader who knows how to measure.

"Prepare materials for negotiating with China."

"Yes."

"Europe is going to be in total chaos."

"Yes."

The Spanish Civil War broke out.

The direction far exceeds everyone's judgment.It was originally just a civil war between the right-wing alliance and the left-wing alliance in Spain, which belongs to the civil war in Spain.But this war is not just a civil war between them.Because there are support forces behind both the Spanish right-wing coalition and the left-wing coalition.

After the Spanish right-wing alliance instigated the colonial army to rebel, it immediately sent a telegram to the whole country, denying the current Spanish government and establishing a new government.As a result, the right-wing alliance in Spain immediately supported their actions, and soon a large number of troops in Spain fell to Franco's side.Almost 60% of the army expressed their support for Franco and were willing to obey the command of the right-wing alliance headed by Franco.

Of course, the Spanish government is not showing weakness.

Immediately mobilize the whole country to defend the regime.The Spanish government was able to be established because their campaign slogans were supported by workers and farmers.Therefore, after they called on the whole country to defend the regime, they quickly organized a large number of troops.

If it's just a confrontation between domestic forces, it's really not sure who wins.But the current situation is that foreign troops have clearly entered Spain and participated in the Spanish Civil War.

Germany and Italy publicly supported Franco, and the Comintern also called on the International Brigades to support the Spanish Revolution.The Soviet Union even secretly sent troops into Spain to help the Spanish government forces fight.

A Spanish Civil War has turned into a contest between the camp led by Germany and Italy and the Soviet Union.Because of this, the Spanish Civil War in Europe also attracted the attention of many other countries.

China is no exception.

"Prime Minister, Germany can't help it anymore."

Hitler took Germany step by step to where he wanted.

In 1933, the "National Defense Law" was changed, completely breaking the limit of only 1935 standing troops, and began to move towards military normalization.So far, the number of German standing troops has exceeded one million in three years. In August 8, Hitler ordered the German army to enter the Rhine Demilitarized Zone, completely breaking the restrictions of the "Treaty of Versailles" and testing the situation in France by the way.

In March 1936, Germany invited China and Japan to sign the "Anti-Comintern Pact" and began to move towards a military alliance.Only two months later, that is, in May 3, Germany directly sent troops to participate in the Spanish Civil War.

"Ah."

Duan Xun nodded.