Restart Spain Chapter 52

"Canovas, when do you think Spain's most glorious period was?"

Early in the morning, Alfonso ordered a meeting with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom, Canovas. Today's meeting will be in the King's Hall.

Alfonso sat on the Spanish throne that symbolized power, and the atmosphere was somewhat solemn.

"Certainly it was the late '16s, when Spain reached its peak."

Canovas didn't say much. In the 16th century, Spain occupied most of Central and South America, and some southern Italy and the Dutch lowlands in Europe.

It can be said that Spain and the Holy Roman Emperor were prosperous for a while, but unfortunately it was created by the Habsburg family.

"In my territory, the sun will never set." Alfonso XII opened his hands and whispered the famous words of Carlos I.

Canovas bowed his head silently. It was an era that made every Spaniard proud, but today the empire on which the sun never sets is British.

"Canovas, if we return to America, do you think it's feasible?"

Alfonso asked with a hint of anticipation that there are a large number of Hispanics in Central and South America, and the difficulty of transformation is very small, which can greatly complement the shortage of population.

"I'm afraid it will be difficult, Your Majesty. If we return to the American continent, the first person to disagree will be the British, and our current cooperation with the United Kingdom will stop directly."

"They will never allow us to re-enter the American continent. It is almost impossible to restore the previous territory."

In fact, the South American countries in this period were relatively independent, and the interests of the British were limited to investment.

And this is not the biggest problem. When Isabella II was on the throne, he once carried out a tentative invasion of Peru.

Chile has formed an anti-Spanish alliance with Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, countries that dislike each other.

The war lasted until 1871, with Peru paying 3 million pesos in compensation and the conditions for the Spaniards to withdraw from Peru.

The failure of this invasion not only allowed the Spanish authorities to recognize Peru's independence, but also greatly frustrated Isabella II's ambitions.

During this period, the South American countries obviously did not have any favorable impression of the Spaniards. Forcible aggression would even lead to serious consequences of the Boer War.

And if you want to regain the recognition of various countries, the first condition is to regain the recognition of the local Hispanic descendants, and this is precisely the most difficult,

Although most of them are Spaniards, the oppression during the colonial period made them grit their teeth against the Spaniards, even if life did not change much after independence.

"Canovas, in fact, I have always had the idea of ​​​​returning to the territory of the empire where the sun never sets. Even if the chance is slim, I would like to give it a try."

Alfonso sat on the throne and looked at Canovas, who bowed his head and said nothing, seriously. Restoring his rule over the Americas can be said to be the top priority of modern Spanish monarchs.

Even if you are as stupid as Isabella II, you can't help but try.

Canovas naturally understood that the loss of almost all the American colonies was a pain in the hearts of all Spaniards.

"Your Majesty, what are your plans?"

Canovas raised his head and looked at Alfonso who was thinking on the throne. He couldn't help but ask, and he also had a trace of fantasy in his heart.

"Direct aggression is absolutely impossible. It will increase their disgust for us. We need to do it in a different way."

"It is crucial that we foster political parties that are close to Spain. Only by giving them power and the army can they return to the arms of Spain."

Speaking of this, Alfonso couldn't help but think of the public opinion. It would be best if he could clean up Alfonso's whiteness through public opinion.

"Le Monde has set up branches in various countries in the Americas. In addition to not fighting against the orders of the local government, it tries its best to subtly promote the greatness of Spain."

When everyone around you is talking about how good the Spaniards are, if you are an Italian, you may be disgusted,

But what if you are a Spaniard yourself? Even though his current nationality is not Spanish, he has Spanish blood flowing in his body, and there is no discomfort at all when he follows the trend and praises him.

The power of public opinion is enormous. He can make everything in the world righteous, and he can make everything in the world the embodiment of evil.

"It was a long-term cultural invasion that allowed them to gradually identify with their Spanish identity."

In Japan in later generations, the spirit of Bushido disappeared, leaving only the morbid beauty of the mother. This is the energy of public opinion, and it can even change the characteristics of a race.

"There is another point, this must be subtle, starting from the children, bribing the officials in charge of education, and subtly changing the children's thinking through education, so that they can recognize their Spanish identity from their hearts."

It is no exaggeration to say that the children of South American countries who can afford to go to school will be the elite and middle class of the country in the future. The importance to the country is self-evident.

"Canovas, what else do you think we can do?"

Alfonso finished these three points, then looked at Canovas and asked him to add.

"Your Majesty, I think it's better to use Cuba as a means of propaganda. We have announced the abolition of their colonial status."

"Even the future South American countries, after our successful infiltration, we will also give them their native status~www.mtlnovel.com~ All Spaniards can get equal status, I think this will eliminate most of the doubts."

The former Spanish colony was only used as a raw material market, and the economic model was very single. If the same rights as the native country could be obtained, the voice of opposition would be much smaller.

It can even be said that if South America is regarded as a local development from the beginning, the so-called independence trend will not appear at all.

The same nation, the same language, and the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire are fundamentally different.

"Then use Cuba for positive propaganda. The plan needs to be careful and careful. This is not something that can be solved overnight."

Alfonso instructed that the change of thinking cannot be changed in a short time.

"Mexico, Colombia, these two are the highest priority, Peru and Bolivia are the second."

"Ecuador, Venezuela, Chile, Argentina and Central American countries are the third tier."

"According to this priority, we will complete the cultural penetration of several countries."

As for why Mexico and Colombia were chosen, Mexico is experiencing civil war-like riots,

Before this time, we experienced the US-Mexico War, the Pastry War, the Franco-Mexican War, and now there are signs of a dictatorship. It can be said that the country is extremely chaotic and the people are struggling to survive.

And the United States of Gran Colombia is currently undergoing a civil war, and the level of chaos can be said to be no better than that of Mexico.

Peru and Bolivia are about to fight a guano war, but because there is still a period of time, there is no need to worry at this time.

These independent countries will be reduced to the leeks of Europe and the United States in the future. As a result, the domestic economy has not been able to develop. Alfonso's move can be regarded as saving them from misery.

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