After a slap on the Spaniard, Maschar thought it was time to take out the sweet dates in his arms. He coughed and said, "Mr. Ambassador, I have to say, your words just now are really inappropriate. What does it mean to trample on your sovereignty? On the contrary, the reason why my German Empire took Santa Ana to implement temporary control over this coastal town is to protect your sovereignty in the Philippines!"

Since the last straw of Britain was also standing on the German side, the Spanish ambassador, who was completely disappointed, was already in a state of sorrow that he had no intention of reprimanding Maschar's shameless remarks. He glanced at the hateful guy in front of him and said lightly: "Oh? I want to know, what exactly is the reason that your country's occupation of our ports has become an act of protecting our sovereignty?"

At this time, Mashal returned to his initial calm expression, automatically filtering out the ridicule and resentment in the Spanish words. He smiled slightly and said, "According to our knowledge, not only in the Philippines, but also large-scale indigenous uprisings broke out in the Cuban colony across the Atlantic. Because this colony is closer to your country, the economic value of the plantation is far higher than that of the Philippines. This country has put a large number of troops into riots to quell this territory, which has caused insufficient strength in the Philippines. In the current form, in addition to the Philippines, your country's colony in Cuba is probably difficult to maintain, right?"

The Spanish ambassador was nervous. Did the Germans be so greedy that they also had the intention to plunder Cuba, which is located in the Americas? He carefully said, "This is the internal affairs of the Spanish Empire, and I am not convenient to inform me. I wonder where the protection of our sovereignty just said is reflected in?"

"Mr. Ambassador, the ancestors of the Qing people said that delicious fish and equally delicious bear paws cannot be obtained at the same time. OK, that's great. This sentence can be used on your current country." Mashar narrowed his eyes, shook his head and savored it, and then he spoke leisurely again: "At present, your country is in an embarrassing situation of fighting on both sides: a riot occurred in Cuba on the other side of the ocean, and there are Filipinos on the other side of the earth. With your current national strength and military strength, it is obvious that you cannot win the war at the same time on both lands. In this case, your country must make a choice to first pacify the situation on one side, and then consider the problems on the other side. Am I right?"

Seeing that the Spanish ambassador remained silent, Mashal said again: "For your country, first quelling the situation in Cuba is obviously more urgent than the Philippines on the other side of the earth. Whether in terms of geographical location or economic gains, Cuba is far better than the Philippine island group that has been rioting for many years. Therefore, your country can put the riots on the Philippines aside for the time being and strive to resolve the indigenous uprisings in Cuba; after quelling the Cuban riots, then turn your attention back to the Philippines. During this period, my German Empire can fill the gap in the Philippines for your country and help your country eliminate the barbarians rebelling on this archipelago!" At the last sentence, Mashal sat up straight from his seat, and his eyes also showed an unprecedented sharp look.

Hearing Maschel's volunteer petition, the Spanish ambassador's heart skipped a beat. In this world where the strong prey on the weak, no country can be self-sacrificing itself. The Germans are willing to do this must have their extremely greedy purpose! He struggled to touch the corners of his mouth and squeezed out a sentence from his mouth: "Your country is willing to make such a great sacrifice for the Spanish Empire, I wonder how we can repay your country?"

"Mr. Ambassador said this very thoroughly!" Seeing that the Spanish were so well-informed, Maschel stopped hiding and directly expressed the German government's wishes to him. "His Majesty the German Emperor meant that I, Germany, will send troops to directly assist your country in suppressing the riots in the Philippines, which is to safeguard your country's sovereignty in the Philippines. Of course, since my German soldiers want to shed blood and sacrifice for your country, your country should also ced some provinces of the Philippines to the German Empire, as compensation for my German assistance. Your country should not refuse such a fair and reasonable transaction, right?"

"This... this matter is not something I can decide. I need to ask my government for instructions." Since the Spanish understand that it is already a man who is the one who is the one who is the one who is the one who is the one who is the one who is the one who is a fish, in the face of Mashal's demand for being more and more, he had to use the drag-and-roll method to win time for himself to think. Seeing this, Mashal snorted with dissatisfaction: "Mr. Ambassador, I hope you urge your government to accept the friendly request of the German Empire as soon as possible. What is the situation in Cuba and the Philippines? I don't think I, as an outsider, have to say it again! If your country has enough national strength and can train a 200,000 troops in China; and then send them to Cuba and the Philippines and ensure their consumption of supplies, then just pretend that I have not said anything today."

The Spanish ambassador clenched his fists and said silently. Although he was not a core member of the military, he would get first-hand information about the domestic situation when he sat in his position. Now Spain has completely become a declining country with a declining economy; its economy is exhausted and its military sluggish, reaching an unimaginable level. At present, Spain has 200,000 people on paper in Cuba's army to suppress the riots.

It is an ordinary army that can be fought, and everything else is unbearable for the use of the elderly, the weak, the sick and the disabled. If it weren't for this, the riots in Cuba would have been completely put down. How could it be that the Cuban rebels were defeated step by step like now? And on the Philippine Islands on the other side of the earth, due to the difficulties in local supply, the battle situation is even worse than that of Cuba. If it continues according to the current situation, it will take less than two years for the monkeys to eradicate all the Spanish troops in the Philippines!

Do you really have to use the Germans to deal with the local indigenous people in the Philippines? The Spanish ambassador sat in place and couldn't help but hesitate. With the strength of the German army and the support of heavy artillery in the Shanghai army, he had no doubt that the Germans could easily suppress the resistance of the indigenous people of the Philippines. But if this happens, Spain is like driving the wolf at the front door and greeting the tiger at the back door! A single indigenous riot has already made Spain's rule in the Philippines for more than 300 years shaking; and the Germans are a hundred times stronger than those indigenous people. Once they turn against each other, Spain will have no strength to resist!

"Mr. Ambassador, if your country is willing to accept the friendly help of Germany, then we can cooperate more deeply on this basis. At present, your country is not only in trouble in the Philippines, but also in Cuba. I, Germany, can sell some arms and warships to your country to support your country's military operations in the Cuba region." Looking at the Spaniard who was still hesitant, Mashar threw out the last card in his hand, "If your country does not calm the turmoil in the Cuba region as soon as possible, unexpected changes will surely occur over time. As far as I know, the country on the other side of the Atlantic has been coveting this land of your country for a long time!"

Hearing this sentence, the Spanish ambassador was startled and a look of shock appeared in his eyes. He paused for a while before he said in a tentative tone: "Your Excellency, are you Americans? Why do they have this idea?"

"Mr. Ambassador, think about it carefully. As the world's largest industrial country, the United States does not have an overseas colony. They have long wanted to change this situation; and the Cuba area in your country, whether in terms of geographical location or difficulty of seizing, is the best choice for Americans to move overseas. Economically, Americans also have a complete motivation to embezzle Cuba!"

Mashar sneered and said, "The climate of Cuba is warm and rainy, which is most suitable for crop growth. The greedy American nouveau riche naturally saw this business opportunity. In recent years, they have invested in large areas of plantations on this land, and a large amount of dollars flowed into their accounts every year. At present, the riots in Cuba have been out of control, and the income of American plantations has been sharply reduced, so that they are about to be abandoned. In this case, American capitalists will never allow the riots to continue for their own interests; and the most direct and effective way to calm the situation is to directly send troops to intervene and implement landings on Cuba. You must know that the extent to which American capitalists influence their own decisions is much greater than any European country!"

Speaking of this, Maschel stopped and saw the Spanish's serious expression, and knew that he had already understood. The United States is an imperialist country with capital monopoly, and financial giants are an extremely important factor in their decision-making; and the establishment of the republic system has made his financial giants have unimaginable control over the political circle. Once Spain cannot quell the turmoil in Cuba as soon as possible and restore normal production in the United States; for its own interests, American capitalists will never mind pushing Congress to pass a bill and let the government send troops directly!
Chapter completed!