MTL - Restart Spain-Chapter 23 Hepburn

The purchase of military weapons by the Japanese from the Spaniards has aroused heated discussions in various countries. The large order of 20 million competition towers is indeed rare in this era.

Although the indemnity of the Sino-Japanese War reached an astonishing 230 million taels of silver, the price of a Dingyuan ship was only 1.6 million taels of silver.

Japanese purchases have sparked enthusiasm in European countries, such as several countries in the Balkans, as well as in countries such as France and Italy.

The smell of war gunpowder over there is heavier, and the order is more powerful.

The Spanish state-owned Military Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has recently been full of firepower, and several large arsenals have worked overtime to produce weapons and ammunition.

Arms has suddenly become a popular product in Spain. Alfonso is not worried about this. With the advantage of being a traveler, the arms industry will always be a major product of Spain during Alfonso's reign.

In the port of Bilbao, Spain, the 1st and 2nd divisions of the Army have also successively boarded the transport ships to Cuba.

For this reason, the media hyped Spain's counter-insurgency operations, and the news of the government's conversion of colonies into the country began to spread in places such as Cuba and the Philippines.

Castro, the commander of the expedition, the staunch centralist general, is analyzing the situation in Cuba.

The Cuban rebels were blocked by conservatives. After entering Las Villas province, the westward plan failed due to the blocking by conservatives, and fell into a passive position of passive defense.

The purpose of the rebels is to live free, equal and independent. When the colony has been designated as the homeland, it is unknown how much will be left to fight.

At this time, in Camaguey Province, a rebel army of about 30,000 people was guarding Guaymaro, and the rebel puppet president was here.

"As long as the main rebel force is defeated and the government itself gives them equal rights, the small guerrillas can be divided and attacked."

Castro thought so.

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In Spain these days, the wind and fire are different. In the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal, which was once a naval power, is a little old.

In the Royal Palace of Portugal, King Louis I and Prime Minister Joao Franco look at each other and talk.

"Your Majesty, Spain is already showing signs of revival. We should take the initiative to learn from Spain to reform, and we can't continue to decline."

Joao bluntly said that this is a Bismarck-style strong-armed figure, but it is a pity that what he has is only an iron-handed, not capable.

"Of course I know that our reform is urgent, but our country's economy has been stagnant these years, and it is simply unable to support reform."

King Louis I sighed. Before the Franco-Prussian War, Spain's continuous provocations made Portugal's domestic economic development and technological innovation stagnant, and it has fallen far behind Western European countries.

"Your Majesty, we may be able to learn from our neighbors. Since Alfonso XII of the Bourbon family came to power, Spain's harassment of us has stopped."

Joao said that according to the current situation, Spain is indeed a better study direction.

"Can we ask the British for help? Although our relationship has declined recently, is it better than Spain?"

Louis I wondered why Spain couldn't annex Portugal for so long. The biggest reason was the British's blocking.

"Your Majesty, the British are happy to let us serve as their pathfinders, but it is impossible for them to sincerely help us develop. The British have a bad reputation."

The Jagged Joao did not like the British, he looked at Louis I thoughtfully, and then said:

"His Majesty Alfonso XII of Spain is now 18 years old, but he has not yet married. I believe that if we can reach a royal marriage with them, our relationship will definitely be greatly eased."

"No, it's absolutely impossible. How can I get my daughter to marry in Spain... Well, I'll go back and think about it."

Louis I wanted to refuse directly, but then he thought that Alfonso had successfully brought Spain out of the quagmire at the age of 18, and he felt that he seemed to be a good match for his daughter.

In fact, Alfonso's reputation and ability, as well as his 18-year-old age, are well-known as the fifth diamond king in the European aristocratic circle.

Spain is already an important power in Europe. As long as it can reach a marriage with Alfonso, this lucky person will live directly in the Royal Palace of Madrid and become the queen of a great empire.

"My daughter, who I asked about, is indeed a suitable character. If there is someone who likes him, I will personally find Alfonso's sister."

Louis stood up, muttered a few words, and waved at Joao,

"You go back first, I'll go ask my daughters now."

After speaking, he got off the throne and went to find his daughter.

(There is a good bug here, the historical Portuguese King Louis I has only three sons and no daughters.”)

"Hepburn, I'll see you." King Louis I came directly to his daughter Hepburn.

"Father, why are you here, do you miss me?"

Hepburn was a little surprised. She didn't expect her father, who loves architecture, to come to her during working hours~www.novelbuddy.com~ Hepburn, Dad has something to tell you, just listen. "Louis I had some hesitations, and seemed to feel a little guilty about deciding Hepburn's life.

"Dad? What's the matter, you can tell me, maybe I can help you out."

Hepburn asked suspiciously, since she was the jewel in her parents' palm since she was a child, she hadn't thought that what the king was going to say might be about her marriage.

"Baby, what do you think of Alfonso XII of Spain? Dad wants to find a suitable husband for you. You are 18 years old!"

Louis I finished this sentence in one breath, and he was a little afraid to hear Hepburn's sad rejection.

"What? Really, Dad? Do you want me to marry the current king of Spain?"

Different from the similar crying, Hepburn's face was excited, and there was no trace of sadness.

"He is a hero. He saved Spain. Like my father, he is the most powerful hero in my heart. It would be great if I could marry him."

Hepburn ignored the weird-looking Louis I, and then said cheerfully, now Hepburn looks like Cinderella who is going to marry Prince Charming.

"Since you like it, then Dad will try his best to make this happen. In a blink of an eye, our little Hepburn started thinking about heroes!"

Louis I was still in a somewhat heavy mood. The first half of the sentence firmly promised his daughter, but the second half of the sentence was teasing his only daughter.

After his father left, Hepburn took back his elated look and looked at his delicate face in the mirror, which showed a trace of sadness.

"Alfonso XII? I hope you are a good man."

How could she not know about her father's difficulties...

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