Capítulo 1719: Chapter 111: Struggle Over the Bottom Line (Part 3)
It is thanks to these changes that the Human Race has gradually gained an advantage in continental competition.
From the standpoint of the species, these reforms are undoubtedly of great strategic significance.
However, for the lower class citizens, it may not be a good thing. At least for this generation of the lower class, it’s somewhat cruel.
Not only do they have to fight against Different Races, but after defeating them, an internal war within the Human Race might erupt.
There’s no reason to feel guilty; victory for the species is the key to the future, and the fate of a defeated species is naturally fertilizer.
Moreover, the downward permeation of military affairs is also an opportunity for the lower class to change their social status.
One shouldn’t fear intense competition among nations, but rather fear them becoming complacent without a competitive spirit.
Only when international competition is fierce enough can it force the Noble Consortium to delegate power, giving the lower class an opportunity to access Extraordinary Power.
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The policy changes of the Alpha Kingdom affect the Human Alliance first, rather than the continental situation.
As the divide between the strong and weak nations continues to grow, the three largest countries have a heavier influence within the Alliance.
Once the three countries align their stance, unless the remaining nations unite, no one can block them.
There’s no doubt that this is impossible.
Cooperation among the three great countries requires only communication and coordination among the representatives, a feasible endeavor with some adjustments.
For the dozens of remaining countries to cooperate, even a minor issue can lead to chaos, and close cooperation is nearly impossible.
The Human Alliance was originally balanced by the conflicts and contradictions among the great nations, which in turn restrained the actions of the big countries.
Now, with the situation changing, the Alpha Kingdom’s acquiescence on the Southern Continent issue has reduced the Alliance’s restraining force on the two countries, directly fueling their ambitions.
Lutesya, Imperial Palace.
“Your Majesty, the obstacles in the Alliance have been cleared.
The Alpha People want us to contain the Alien Coalition. While stationing troops in neighboring countries, we just need to raise the banner of resisting Different Races, and they will surely support us.
The Iberian People share our sentiment, and the Department of Foreign Affairs has communicated with them. This time we can act together and share the pressure!”
Minister of Foreign Affairs Marquis Hesus said spiritedly.
In the past decades, the Frank Empire has gradually infiltrated multiple countries, with Frank elements suffusing their politics, economy, and culture.
In recent years, the wave of reforms sweeping the continent has prompted the governments of various countries, realizing the danger, to undertake salvation movements one after another.
Many reform provisions in these movements have touched upon the interests of the Frank Empire.
Such as: the previous tax exemption treatments are gone, and now exporting goods to each country requires paying huge tariffs.
Or: Their exclusive privileges are revoked…
If this situation continues, all their previous efforts will be wasted.
These issues cannot be openly discussed. Domestic affairs are a country’s own business, and legally, the Frank Empire has no right to interfere.
Cutting off a person’s financial path has always been the most hated thing since ancient times.
Although capitalists have no say, the big patrons behind the scenes do.
In the nascent era of capital, wanting to sway a country’s decisions, these people are certainly insufficient.
But with the power of the War Faction added, the situation changes.
If direct invasion of neighboring countries is impossible, then use a more tactful approach—resisting Different Races invasion.
Once the army is in, there’s no shortage of collaborators.
“Keep actions as minimal as possible, avoid agitating the Alliance’s nerves.
Tell the people below that this military action is to resist Different Races invasion, so station troops only in countries along the frontier with Different Races.
Everything else is ancillary, never confuse the primary with the secondary!”
Charles III warned on the spot.
The political banner of “resisting Different Races invasion” barely creates a legal basis for this military action, but its persuasive power is still lacking.
After all, they are self-delivered, not invited by other countries.
Charles III cares about appearances, and so does the Frank Empire, if they say they are resisting Different Races invasion, then they must do so.
Even if there’s no Different Races invasion, they must manufacture one to eliminate the political negative impact.
Meanwhile, conflict must be kept controlled, it cannot directly escalate into continental war, at least not in the short term.
“Your Majesty, rest assured.
The Military Department will supervise the whole process, rigorously restrain the actions of each troop, and will not stir up major troubles!”
Military Minister Earl Fierce immediately guaranteed.
As one of the strongest departments of the Empire, the Military Department has always been the main base for the War Faction in the Frank Empire.
No matter whether it is a national war or a small local conflict, only during wartime can they demonstrate their value.