Chapter 1830: Major Events

Kelinxi spat out a mouthful of coffee.

He looked at his attendant in disbelief.

"Are you certain that everything you have said is true?"

The attendant nodded; he was not only Kelinxi's personal attendant but also the person in charge of intelligence, and Britain's intelligence system was not as powerful as Longyan's.

But it was not too weak either, such as with these major events that had recently occurred in France.

One only needed to make a few inquiries to know that this was no longer a secret.

As for the matter of Longyan building a canal on the Panama Isthmus, it was because Richard had intentionally spread the word, which was why the attendant had so easily obtained reliable intelligence.

Kelinxi's expression sank instantly; if Longyan were truly building a canal on the Panama Isthmus capable of connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

The consequences would be unimaginable.

Britain had already failed in its struggle with Longyan over the Suez Canal, and now the Suez Canal was controlled by Longyan.

This canal was vital to Europe's economic lifeline.

It was known as the Golden Waterway.

But if the Panama Canal were successfully opened, it would directly shorten the voyage between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

That would be even more terrifying!

Across the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, the two largest oceans in the world, one could encompass almost all the countries in the world today.

Shortening the shipping distance between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean would have a considerable impact on ocean trade.

No one could fail to understand the value of this canal once it was opened.

But if this canal were to fall into the hands of Longyan.

Coupled with the fact that Longyan already possessed the Suez Canal, if they held these two Golden Waterways in their hands...

"Longyan will hold the entire Western world's economy, and even its military power, in their grasp!"

Kelinxi blurted out; he had already realized the gravity of this matter.

The attendant said again: "General, do we still need to mobilize troops for a full-scale attack on France?"

Kelinxi hesitated for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "Yes, the plan remains the same."

The attendant was slightly stunned, raised his head to look at Kelinxi, then quickly lowered his head again without saying another word.

He rose and left to convey Kelinxi's orders.

Kelinxi took a sip of coffee, his eyes narrowed slightly; everyone wanted the Golden Waterway.

But one had to see if they had the strength for it.

Although Britain had experienced economic reforms and had seen some relief.

Kelinxi was not foolish enough to launch two wars; such a front would not only be stretched thin, but it would also harm their allies.

Longyan was still an ally of Britain, even if Longyan really did cut through a canal connecting the two oceans.

Britain only needed to propose cooperation with Longyan; why look for trouble with Longyan now?

Once the war in France ended and they, Britain, achieved victory, they would have plenty of time to fight Longyan then.

Now was not the time.

Thinking of this, Kelinxi focused the weight of the war on the French, rather than the Longyan.

News of the war between Longyan and France had already spread throughout America; such news could not possibly be kept hidden, and Longyan had not intentionally concealed it either.

At this time, in Spain.

The Spanish leader also quickly received news of the battle between the Longyan army and the French army.

Such news filled his face with joy.

The Spanish leader wished these two countries would fight until they beat each other's brains out, so he could sit back and reap the rewards.

"Leader, what should we do now?"

The Spanish leader said indifferently: "Don't be impatient, wait a little longer."

"Is the leader waiting for this battle to come to an end?"

"I see this battle of theirs lasting a long time..."

The Spanish leader did not answer; what he was waiting for was naturally not the end of this war.

He was waiting for Portugal's stance, as Portugal had now signed an agreement with Longyan City.

Just after signing the agreement, war had broken out in Longyan City.

According to the agreement, Portugal should have first declared war on France to support Longyan.

But Portugal's land march had already been blocked by their Spanish Colonial Area.

They could go by sea, but Portugal still had no intention of participating in this war.

This made the Spanish leader somewhat worried; he did not want to be intercepted by Portugal after he made his move.

It was for this reason that the Spanish leader had remained still, sitting and waiting for Portugal to make its position known.

Only when he was sure that Portugal was truly no longer a threat would he dare to use troops to attack Yun City and seize the Panama Canal.

His goal had always been the Panama Canal.

He had told the secret to Richard to make him believe it, and had also intentionally or unintentionally leaked this news to Britain.

It was all to make Longyan start a war.

Longyan's forces were dispersed, and everyone knew exactly how much combat power those Indian troops in Yun City had.

When the time came, they, Spain, would only need to launch one attack to annex Yun City, which Longyan had painstakingly developed.

This Panama Canal, which was about to be successfully excavated, would also become their, Spain's, possession.

This Panama Canal, which is about to be successfully excavated, will also become a possession in the pocket of their Spain.

At that time, the three forces of Britain, the French, and Longyan City were locked in a chaotic struggle and keeping each other in check.

There was no time to pay attention to him, and even if there were the intention, it would be checked by the other two forces, while they, Spain, only needed to face one enemy.

Portugal Colonial Area.

The Spanish leader was confident in defeating Portugal.

The Panama Canal, this Golden Waterway, could absolutely make them, Spain, powerful once again.

The Spanish leader fantasized that they, Spain, would once again gallop across the seas, and neither Britain nor the French would be their opponents anymore.

That "Empire on which the sun never sets" that they, the Spanish, had missed for hundreds of years would reappear before the eyes of the world.

At this time, Portugal Colonial Area.

Rhenelu naturally also received intelligence that Longyan City had been attacked by the French.

At this moment, his brows were tightly furrowed, not knowing what to do.

They had just signed an agreement with Longyan, and according to the agreement, they should send troops to support Longyan.

But now the land route was impassable, and as for sea transport, the ships remaining to them, Portugal, were already very few; even the loss of a single Merchant Ship was not something Portugal could afford.

Moreover, Longyan City did not have a single port in North America.

Even if the supporting troops arrived, they would have no Method to go ashore.

Thinking of this, Rhenelu let out a sigh.

However, if they did not provide support now, it would be equivalent to them tearing up the agreement they had just signed with Longyan.

For Portugal, which wanted to develop, this was likewise not a good thing.

It could even be called a bad thing.

Having offended Longyan, what would they, Portugal, use to develop?

Thinking of this, Rhenelu ordered in a deep voice: "Pass on my command: the French have attacked our nation's friendly ally, and our side shall launch a counterattack!"

"Have our troops take the sea route, land, and support the Longyan army!"

"No matter the result, we absolutely cannot sit by and do nothing!"

Rhenelu's order was quickly issued, and he sighed heavily.

In his view, the unit he had sent out was as good as going to their deaths.

He did not expect this unit to be able to return alive.

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