Rebirth of the Spanish Empire.

Chapter 68 Layout in Mexico

1872 years 7 months,

Mexican President Juarez died suddenly of a heart attack. According to the law, Supreme Court President Ledo succeeded him as president.

During his tenure as President of Mexico, Ledo used his powers as president to collect taxes indiscriminately and excessively, which aroused strong dissatisfaction from all walks of life in Mexican society.

In the original historical year of 1876, it would be the day of the Mexican presidential election. Regardless of the reaction from all walks of life, Ledo continued to govern in the name of the president and declared himself re-elected as president.

The person who overthrew him was Díaz, the general during the Juárez period. After losing the presidential election against Juárez in 1871, he directly launched a coup.

After being released from prison, he was forced to the port of Veracruz by Ledo, and this was the person Alfonso decided he could support.

"Your Excellency Díaz, I have long admired your name, and I am here to pay you a visit." Salazar, who had come all the way from the Kingdom of Spain, approached Díaz's door.

Salazar is an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain, and this time he came with Alfonso's mission.

"Who are you?" Dias asked with some confusion as he looked at the elegant white man in front of him.

"Hello, Mr. Díaz, let me introduce myself. I am an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Royal Spanish Government. I am here to visit you specially."

In this regard, Salazar explained calmly, with a kind smile on his face.

"The Kingdom of Spain? Why do you, the Kingdom of Spain, come to me?"

In this regard, Dias's attitude is obvious.

In the Franco-Mexican War of 1861, Britain, France, and Spain were all in cahoots.

"Don't have to be like this, Your Excellency Diaz. After all, we are all Spaniards, and we are here to help you this time."

Salazar still had a friendly smile on his face and said to Diaz unhurriedly.

"We are not compatriots. As for the help you mentioned, you can tell me."

Díaz, who scorns the word compatriot, has Indian blood in him. But he was interested in Salazar's help.

"I believe Mr. Diaz has also noticed that anyone can see the current Mexican President Ledo's desire to be re-elected."

"We will let him show his feet to facilitate your actions, and we will also provide you with material and intelligence assistance. I don't know what your Excellency Diaz wants."

In this regard, Salazar bluntly stated the benefits, and the reason why Diaz was able to defeat Ledo's government troops was behind.

What he relied on was not his own army, but the cavalry of his friend Gonzalez.

"Then what do you want? Your Kingdom of Spain would not be so kind as to help me."

In response, Dias took a sip of coffee. There is no free lunch in the world, and the Kingdom of Spain must be in need of help.

“Actually, as fellow compatriots of the Kingdom of Spain, our Majesty Alfonso hopes that the stance of the Republic of Mexico can be closer to that of the Kingdom of Spain.

And let the merchants of the Kingdom of Spain not be treated differently by the government in Mexico. "

Regarding the matter of cultural invasion, Salazar naturally could not speak out. Normal trade and diplomatic lining up were all normal reasons. Diaz could not think of a reason to refute.

"Then, Mr. Diplomat, may I ask why you chose me? My current situation is very miserable." In response, Diaz couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"Actually, it is His Majesty Alfonso of the Kingdom of Spain who is rather interested in you."

“Because a stable Mexican Republic is of great benefit to our Kingdom of Spain.

And you, General Diaz, are one of the people our Majesty Alfonso believes can solve these matters. "

Only when the pro-Western faction supporting the Mexican Republic takes over can the Kingdom of Spain's cultural offensive be truly put into effect.

"Then I really appreciate His Majesty Alfonso's kindness, but what do you mean by trade?" Although he roughly understood it, Dias still wanted to confirm.

“You only need to allow the capital of the Kingdom of Spain to open businesses in the Republic of Mexico normally.

According to the laws of the Republic of Mexico, official business is done. After you take over the power, we in the Kingdom of Spain still have many things that we need to trouble you about. "

To this, Salazar replied.

After all, the purpose of the Kingdom of Spain is not trade at all. As long as the conditions offered are not doubted by Diaz, the rest is not important. "It would be best if, after you become president, our two countries sign a treaty to specifically stipulate this matter."

Finally, Dias breathed a sigh of relief.

In the short term, the purpose of the Kingdom of Spain is still very pure, but Díaz did not believe Salazar's words.

If the European powers could listen, this would not be all that was left of the Indians.

As for becoming president, Díaz is not afraid of what tricks the Kingdom of Spain can use. This is the confidence of a political soldier.

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And eggs really can't be put in the same basket.

At this time, Cavalry General Gonzalez also welcomed a guest from the Kingdom of Spain.

Gonzalez was a good helper for Diaz in seizing power in Mexico. His cavalry troops helped Diaz defeat Ledo's government troops.

After Díaz left office in 1880, González became the president of Mexico and became Díaz's puppet on the stage.

Although Gonzalez almost followed Díaz's path, he was still slandered by Díaz and eventually had no choice but to step down.

This also created Díaz's decades-long dictatorship in Mexico. Gonzalez and Diaz have to invest in each other to make them take advantage of each other.

"General Gonzalez, I am an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain. I am here to help you." Leandro said.

Mexican foreign affairs were now divided between these two men.

"President Ledo's rule has come to an end, and we support your friend Díaz to come to power in Mexico City," Leandro said.

After Leandro repeated the conditions given to Diaz to Gonzalez, the two people's reactions were almost identical.

"Of course, Your Excellency Gonzalez, after Díaz's term expires, it may be your term as president."

Leandro spoke lightly and outlined a bright future for Gonzalez.

"So about Ledo, how can you help us solve it?" Gonzalez asked.

Suddenly, the two of them were supported by the Kingdom of Spain to become president. At this time, his ambition had taken over his brain.

"Your Excellency Gonzalez, just wait for the good news. I believe that the news you want will come out in Mexico City soon."

In this regard, Leandro still said unhurriedly.

In fact, he didn't know, but His Majesty the King had given clear instructions, and now he just needed to hide the past.

"I understand, then we will wait for the good news to come from Mexico City. I hope it won't take too long." In this regard, Gonzalez sighed.

He believed that the great powers from Europe had this ability, and there was no need to deliberately deceive him.

In the first half of the nineteenth century, the Kingdom of Spain was still one of the four major naval powers in Europe.

Even though the Kingdom of Spain has declined in the past half century.

However, the former reputation or notoriety. They Mexicans will not forget that easily.

The Republic of Mexico, as the Kingdom of Spain, is the largest successor in the Americas. In some ways, they know the Kingdom of Spain best.

In the original history, the combination of Diaz and Gonzalez had already succeeded in reaching the top. And this time, with the help of the Kingdom of Spain, the difficulty will only go down.

Now the Republic of Mexico, in the eyes of the people of the Kingdom of Spain. Not the Mexican Republic, but the New Spanish Colony.

The Kingdom of Spain's covetousness for the Republic of Mexico has always been superficial.

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(End of this chapter)