Restart Spain Sun Never Sets

The preparations for the military parade are in full swing, Isabella is also recruiting nurses with the noble ladies, and Castro, who is far away in Cuba, has also boarded the transport ship back home.

However, Alfonso in Madrid began to relax, and he did not need to do things by himself. He could only sit in the palace, waiting for the news from his subordinates.

Maria and Eulalia are also working hard to learn the etiquette, and as the king's family, they will also appear in the parade.

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Time passed little by little, and it finally came to the time when the military parade was approaching, and representatives of various countries began to appear one after another.

Portugal's good friend Luis I did not come. It was Crown Prince Carlos who came. The relationship between the two countries has been very hot recently, and he was the first to come.

The second person to arrive was the French Foreign Minister Decaz. This is a ruthless man who made Bismarck shriveled, and even made Bismarck abandon the diplomatic methods of the Menette era.

Hello, Your Majesty Alfonso, I am invited to this military parade on behalf of the French Republic.

Decaz bowed slightly to Alfonso. This elegant middle-aged man remained humble, and Alfonso had a good impression of him.

Your Excellency Decaz, your country won a great diplomatic victory not long ago, and your prestige should spread throughout France.

Although it is a bit exaggerated, it is true that Bismarck was caught by Deckards in the German-French War, which directly led to the resignation of Bismarck and the Kaiser.

Your Majesty praised you. You have made Spain look brand new in a short period of time, which also amazes me.

Decaz also said from the bottom of his heart that Spain's spirit has indeed improved a lot, but for Alfonso, the golden finger from the future is the biggest credit.

Please come with me, Your Excellency, I have a lot to say to Your Excellency.

Alfonso stretched out his hand to indicate that there is a pillar hall in the Royal Palace of Madrid, where many state affairs are discussed, such as the signing of Spain's entry into the European Union in later generations.

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The two came to the Pillar Hall to take their seats, and the maids on both sides immediately came to the tea.

Your Excellency Decaz, I am very interested in the culture and history of your country, and the affairs of my mother Isabella II also make me very grateful to your country.

Alfonso screened off the maid, picked up the teacup and greeted Dekaz casually.

But Your Majesty, your country's last sale of a large number of ESP artillery to the Germans greatly damaged the friendship between the two countries.

Decaze asked in a deep voice that the German artillery that Spain sold to the French annoyed the French for a long time.

Your Excellency Foreign Minister, Spain is an independent country after all, and the deal with the Germans is a win-win option. We cannot disregard the interests of our citizens.

Alfonso said indifferently that there will never be true friends or permanent enemies between countries. European politicians in this period understood this truth better than Alfonso.

Our country and Germany are just an ordinary cooperative relationship, and your country can also reach a cooperative relationship with our country, and it depends on your country's willingness to cooperate with us at that level.

Looking at Decaz, Alfonso continued, the meaning is obvious, Spain is willing to stand on the side of giving greater benefits and help.

Don't watch the Spaniards and the British break up because of things in Portugal, but this can be said to be commonplace in Europe during this period.

Our two countries have always been the closest friends, and the French can help Spain together resist the pressure of the British at sea.

Decaz's first sentence was complete nonsense, and the second sentence was the bargaining chip he took out.

It can be said that this bargaining chip is not too big. In 1875, the total tonnage of the British Navy was 500,000 tons, while the French had only 340,000 tons.

Spain and Portugal add up to the main battleship of 100,000 tons. It is also necessary for Spain to rely on the French to withstand the pressure at sea.

For the French, isolation and helplessness in Europe is also their trouble. None of the Germans, Austrians, and Italians have a favorable impression of the French.

If Spain in the rear can reach the French, it will be an extra stable rear for the French, and avoid falling into a two-front battle.

I think Spain can be the rear of the French against De Ao, and I believe His Excellency Decaz is also happy to see this.

Alfonso stood up and stretched out his hand to Decaz, and the two held it together.

If the West and France form an alliance, this is something the Germans do not want to see, but the British would certainly like to see it.

The pressure of the Three Emperors Alliance made it difficult for the French to stand alone on the European continent. Only when Europe is balanced is what the British are most willing to see.

After the military parade, I think we can cooperate in more in-depth details, including joint colonization, large-scale trade and so on.

Decaze said with a smile, for him, the addition of Spain has successfully helped the French Republic out of the predicament, and the biggest contributor to this must be him.

Alfonso also smiled. For Spain, this time is also a very urgent matter. If you don't pull the French together to face the international pressure from the UK, Spain will really be out of breath.

As for whether the Germans would scold the Spaniards for this, Alfonso could only help himself.

After all, there will never be true friendship between countries, and sacrificing other countries for the interests of one's own country will always be the main theme of the country.

The French of today are friends, and the French of tomorrow may be enemies.

Not long after Decaz left, Crown Prince Carlos of Portugal rushed over.

His Majesty Alfonso, long time no see. Carlos bowed slightly to show his respect.

Long time no see, Carlos, is His Majesty Louis in good health at home?

Alfonso asked, that was his good friend.

Father, of course, is fine, but my sister Hepburn has been missing His Majesty recently.

With a slightly wry smile, he didn't expect Alfonso to ask his father first, not his pretty sister.

The main purpose of this visit is that my mother, Maria, wants to confirm the engagement of the two with Her Excellency Princess Isabella.

Well, Carlos did not come with any serious state affairs, but for the marriage of his sister and Alfonso.

Let the two of them talk about this matter. I am very satisfied with Hepburn, and I believe she is the same.

Alfonso motioned for Carlos to sit down, and then said that it would be a lie to say that a beauty like Hepburn would not be moved when she actually saw it.

Then let the two of them arrange it. I think if the two get married, it will be a good thing for both our country and your country, which can effectively avoid conflicts between the two countries.

Carlos nodded. He naturally cared about whether his sister would be happy or not. Love between two people was what he most wanted to see...