These resources indeed mean little to the wealthy and powerful England.
But at the same time, England has more than thirty thousand troops fighting in Portugal.
And their newly occupied colony at the Cape of Good Hope is also constantly harassed by the Boers. To this end, the East India Company has invested more than 300,000 British Pounds to strengthen defenses, while over 4,000 British troops have been dragged to the Cape.
In addition, the British have sent another "big package" — getting deeply involved in Caribbean affairs.
Joseph is sure that England currently hasn't any spare capacity to interfere in other regional conflicts.
Thus, the plan he had prepared for so long can now be executed.
He quickly put on his coat and said to Eman: "Please have Mr. Bertier come see me immediately."
As Joseph walked out the gate of the Palace of Versailles, the Chief of Staff hurriedly arrived.
Joseph gestured toward the carriage: "Let's talk on the way."
"Yes, Your Highness."
