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Chapter 404 The World of the Jungle and the Strong (First update, please subscribe)
How to fundamentally ensure the peace of the La Plata River Basin!

Although Zuo Zongtang was not as straightforward as what he said, Earl Joseph Palajos, who was a veteran diplomat, only understood the meaning of his words in an instant.

What does he mean by peace?
Not peace at all, but a potential spark for war.

There are four countries in the Rio de la Plata Basin, two large countries, Brazil and Argentina, and two small countries, Paraguay and Uruguay.All the problems here, on the surface, are the four countries, but in fact they are problems between the two big countries of Brazil and Argentina.As for Paraguay and Uruguay, in the past Paraguay was able to jump around a bit, but what about now?It's over.Uruguay has been supported by Brazil.

International politics has been like this for hundreds of years, and it is essentially a political game played by major powers.

"We have all seen the damage that the Paraguayan war has done to the people. Five years of war destroyed Paraguay's economy, killed two-thirds of the country, and left the entire country in ruins, leaving only a group of Orphans and widows, the war also claimed the lives of nearly [-] Brazilian soldiers. We believe that for the future of the La Plata River Basin and for the friendship between South China and Brazil, we must fundamentally solve this problem , fundamentally prevent the entire continent from sinking into the smoky melee, what do you think? Your Excellency the Earl."

After saying these compassionate words, Zuo Zongtang picked up the cigar again, took a puff, and waited for the other party's answer.

"Um……"

Count Joseph Palajos let out a muffled snort.

What is for peace?

What is to avoid war?

All excuses!

What is the price tag offered by the other party?
Turn all the problems between Brazil and Nanhua, that is, directly exclude Paraguay and Uruguay, how to exclude them?

No need to ask!

Of course it was directly annexed!

In the past, there was no annexation war between countries in South America, but Nanhua has already set a precedent - annexed Argentina!
Now it's your turn!
Smoking a cigar, Zuo Zongtang silently thought:

"Faced with such a bait, can you bear it?"

The thought of dragging Brazil into the water brought him a sense of inner relief, and he was convinced that a treaty could be struck.

In fact, from the beginning of the negotiation, both sides knew that the other side hoped to solve the problem through negotiations. The Brazilians had exhausted their wealth in the Paraguay War, but what about Nan Hua?It hopes to digest the occupied land as soon as possible.

According to the commander-in-chief, let alone Argentina, even Chile has not yet digested it!
If you eat it again, you will be full!

However, it is always very pleasant to think about the future expansion of territory.So it is very pleasant because: in these negotiations, Nanhua will get what Nanhua needs.Not only the present, but also the future!

"There is a tradition in Europe, Britain and France, and of course Russia, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, they will negotiate to delineate their spheres of influence for the sake of long-term peace."

Count Joseph Palajos continued to probe.

"It's true, war after war has made us shed blood. Now such a moment has come, and now we have to determine our own interests. According to our intention,"

When he said the word "our side", he emphasized his tone,

"The problems between us may be caused by Paraguay or Uruguay. In the future, we will inevitably have some misunderstandings because of them. We want to hear how Brazil plans to fundamentally avoid the recurrence of misunderstandings,"

Zuo Zongtang paused slightly, followed by a long pause, and now it was Brazil's turn.

However, Earl Joseph Palajos was a little surprised. In fact, when he came here, Brazil's upper limit was - the two countries carve up Paraguay. The bottom line is to force Paraguay to cede the territory of the disputed area according to the treaty.

But now Nanhua has directly proposed a new condition - to solve the buffer between the two small countries of Paraguay and Uruguay.

This is simply...unexpected!

But I have to say, it's very tempting!
Carve up Paraguay and Uruguay together!
This is definitely a great thing for Brazil!In fact, as early as almost half a century ago, Brazil had invaded Uruguay.But in the end their invasion was thwarted by Uruguayan resistance and Argentine aid to Uruguay.

Now the conditions offered by Nanhua are like the itching nest of the Brazilians, and they have been coveted by Uruguay for a long time.

Besides, there is an extra Paraguay. Although it is only shared, who would refuse to eat an extra bite of meat?

After a moment of silence, Count Joseph Palajos meaningfully strengthened his tone.

"They exist as a buffer between the two countries, and any individual action against them will be opposed by the other."

The reason why they were defeated in Uruguay back then was in the final analysis because of Argentina's opposition, which has always been the pattern in the La Plata River Basin. Either side opposes the other side's changes to the situation.

"That's in the past!"

Zuo Tangtang continued:

"We don't think there is a need for a buffer right now. We think we can resolve our differences through negotiations with Brazil. Therefore, no matter what action Brazil takes in Uruguay, we support it..."

"Uruguay?"

Count Joseph Palajos unexpectedly interrupted Zuo Zongtang's words, and his tone seemed a little eager.

"And what about Paraguay?"

"That's our problem!"

Zuo Zongtang's answer made Joseph Palajos raise his eyebrows slightly in forgiveness, as if he wanted to ask, don't you guys watch the news?In order to defeat that lunatic in Paraguay, Brazil spent hundreds of millions of military expenditures, and nearly [-] people died. Even if the vast majority of those people were black, they still died after all!

Are you so ignorant of reason?
"Your Excellency should know that Brazil has spent 6.14 million riyals in Paraguay, and has incurred an additional foreign debt of more than 5600 million pounds, and nearly [-] soldiers have died in battle! We paid such a heavy price, how can Paraguay become What about your problem?"

Fighting... really costs money!

In fact, there is no need to change it into silver dollars. Throughout the Americas, everyone uses silver pesos from Spain. In Brazil, it becomes "riyal", in Nanhua, it becomes "yuan", and in the United States, it is also "yuan". ".

6.14 million rials, equivalent to more than 4 million taels of silver!
Coupled with the loss of [-] people, and paying such a heavy price, the Brazilians will definitely not sit back and watch Nanhua monopolize Paraguay.

Even if it is to be divided, it is to be divided together, and everyone will come together.

"Your Excellency, although Paraguay is our problem, we do not object to you negotiating with the Paraguayan government to demand compensation and require it to cede the territory not exceeding the "Tripartite Treaty"!"

Zuo Zhongtang took out his conditions with a smile,

"what?"

Count Joseph Palajos looked at Zuo Zongtang with doubts.

Aren't they going to annex Paraguay?
What does this mean?

"Please believe that we are sincere about peaceful coexistence with Brazil. We support your request to Paraguay, and at the same time, respect your right to move freely in Uruguay. Of course, in return, you should also support our free movement in Paraguay." right."

puppet!
What they want is to support a puppet regime that listens to them in Paraguay, just like Brazil is doing there now.

The so-called free movement is actually a disguised form of occupation.

With a cigar between his fingertips, Zuo Zongtang said,

"If we can make this historic treaty, both South China and Brazil will benefit. In the future, this region will surely maintain long-term peace, and our future cooperation will definitely bring benefits to our people. What do you think? "

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