The Rise Of Australasia

Chapter 776 - 579: The British Reaction and Decision_1

"Indeed, there is no shadow of any other country," said Foreign Minister Dai Ze. "However, looking at the British reaction, they seem very interested in intervening in the Nicaraguan Civil War and might even take action soon."

Arthur understood the British impatience completely. At the moment, the British Empire’s position as the world’s leading power was very stable, with its greatest competitor, the United States, facing continuous weakening.

The United States was undergoing such a significant crisis due to many events that had British involvement.

If they could deal another heavy blow to the Americans by taking advantage of the Nicaraguan Civil War, or even directly take control of the Panama Canal, it would be crucial for any possible future British-American power struggle.

Once they controlled the Panama Canal, the United States’ Pacific Fleet and Atlantic Fleet would be split into two, significantly reducing the threat from the United States Navy. Explore hidden tales at novelhall.Côm

The British Empire’s native fleet could easily handle the United States’ Atlantic Fleet, and the Indian Ocean Fleet combined with Australasia’s Persian Gulf Fleet could easily manage the United States’ Pacific Fleet.

An America that has lost its naval threat poses even less of a military threat than Italy. One cannot expect those American soldiers to accomplish much, can they?

Let alone the combat prowess of the United States Army, a United States blockaded at sea would lose its threat to any region outside of North America.

However, this is in an ideal scenario, after all, the United States still has an ally Island Nation. United, America and the Island Nation are worth the full effort of Britain and Australasia.

"Tell the British that Australasia supports their actions in Central America, but Australasia should also receive its due benefits," Arthur nodded, giving his response.

Supporting the British actions is necessary because weakening the United States is also something Arthur and Australasia desire to see.

Britain’s strength is beneficial for Australasia, as there is no significant conflict of interest between the two countries; they are natural allies.

But the United States is different; without any constraints on the United States, and Europe undergoing another round of weakening, the throne of world supremacy is destined to be America’s.

Britain’s power and America’s power have two distinct features; Britain’s strength in Europe comes with many enemies, but the United States has no enemies in the Americas, with its more distant enemy being Australasia’s Australia.

The United States’ strength offers no benefit to Australasia, unless Australasia desires to shrink to a country hiding in Oceania.

But is that possible? Looking at Australasia’s current actions and strategic national policy, it’s simply not possible.

The reason these Powerful Nations are Powerful Nations is not just their inherent land area and population advantages, but also their great ambitions that make them the Powers.

Upon examining all the Powerful Nations, which one does not have ambition?

Even Italy, which does not have a strong presence, has initiated many wars and plundered quite a sizeable Colony.

The Prime Minister’s attitude was crucial as it not only determined Britain’s strong stance in this event but also whether the British Empire would intervene militarily in this Civil War.

"What is the view from the Australasian side?" Prime Minister Baldwin did not respond directly, but instead asked a question that he was very concerned with.

"The Australasian Foreign Affairs Department has responded. If we support their expansion in the Persian Gulf region and allow them to occupy El Salvador, then they will agree to any actions we take in Central America," the Minister of Foreign Affairs replied fluently.

"Expansion into the Persian Gulf and occupation of El Salvador? Good heavens, how can they be so greedy?" Prime Minister Baldwin asked with surprise, clearly taken aback.

"Their Foreign Affairs Department has already said that this is the opinion of His Majesty Arthur, and they have no power to change it," said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, shrugging his shoulders, expressing a sense of helplessness.

As two countries with close relations, they naturally had a good understanding of the politics of Australasia.

Compared to King George V of Britain, who had already lost power, Arthur’s position in Australasia was unquestionable and cannot be challenged by anyone.

"Tell them we do not oppose their occupation of El Salvador and we don’t oppose their encroachment into the inland of the Persian Gulf either. But we can do nothing about the opposition from other countries, for the British Empire cannot represent the entire world," Prime Minister Baldwin thought carefully for a while before giving his response.

"This... I am afraid that the Australasian side may not agree," said the Minister of Foreign Affairs hesitantly, as this differed greatly from what Australasia had requested and the British Empire had not even conveyed a supportive stance.

The sitting Minister of Finance was Chamberlain, not the one from basketball scoring 100 points, but the famous Prime Minister Chamberlain.

Speaking of Prime Minister Chamberlain’s early political career, it was not all smooth sailing either.

Especially in recent times, there had been quite rapid changes in British politics.

In 1922, Raul George became the new Prime Minister, and Chamberlain assumed the office of Postmaster General, and a few months later, he successfully joined the British Cabinet as the Minister of Health.

But soon after, due to various reasons, Baldwin again took over as the new Prime Minister and appointed the then Minister of Health Chamberlain as the Minister of Finance, ending the history of the Prime Minister also serving as the Minister of Finance.

But this does not mean Chamberlain’s career path was easy. If Arthur remembered correctly, historically, the Baldwin Cabinet did not last a year before collapsing, and Chamberlain passed through the positions of Minister of Health and Minister of Finance before finally becoming Britain’s Prime Minister in 1937.

Although his political path was not smooth, Chamberlain, having just become the Minister of Finance, was still very adept at expressing his opinions.

"Your Excellency, I think we should duly respect the interests of our ally, Australasia. Between the Persian Gulf and El Salvador, we must choose one to give solid support to Australasia. It’s not only about our actions in Nicaragua but also concerns the stability of the British-Australian Alliance.

With Russia’s revolution, the British-Australian Alliance is our most important alliance, far outweighing the Allies and the World Alliance. Please think carefully about your decision and consider our ally’s interests," Minister of Finance Chamberlain spoke with a grave expression.

"Buddy, you may be right. Here’s what we’ll do, we support the Australasian expansion into the inland Persian Gulf, but we’ll leave the matter of El Salvador to Australasia to sort out on their own. We won’t offer support, but we won’t oppose Australasia’s actions either," even Prime Minister Baldwin had to heed the joint advice of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance.

Of course, the fact that the two men were making sense was also an essential reason, given that the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Foreign Affairs both held significant power, with the Minister of Finance having previously been a role combined with the Prime Minister, demonstrating the considerable power of the Ministry of Finance.