Rise of the 1630s South America

Chapter 726 Valladolid Peace Treaty

"That is to say, the local executive committee has set the tone for the peace talks, but the specific details still need to be further discussed?" Sitting in the bedroom of the Valladolid manor, Mo San asked a young naval officer.

"Exactly, sir." The naval sergeant replied succinctly: "The mainland has officially granted you full powers. This is the unanimous opinion of all members of the Executive Committee. Please translate and watch the diplomatic letter for the specific content."

"Okay, I understand." Mo San smiled gently at the naval sergeant, and then said, "So, are you going back to Messina now?"

"Yes, sir. I'll be there waiting for the fleet to return," said the sergeant.

This is the third consecutive year that the centralized escort system has been implemented on the east coast. This time, the navy has concentrated a number of capital ships to form a larger ship with 40 ships (10 of which are flute-shaped transport ships delivered to the Ottoman Empire) The team came to Europe for trade.The team was led by Captain Li Yi, and they have now arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean and entered the waters of the Ottoman Empire.

When the convoy fleet on the east coast passed through the Strait of Gibraltar this year, the few Spanish warships staying in Europe did not carry out any offensive operations, and the east coast did not attempt to search for or intercept Spanish ships. There seems to be a certain tacit understanding between the two sides. It's like not seeing each other.This is definitely good news for Mo San, because it shows that both parties have great sincerity in the peace talks.

"Alright, you will leave for France in the Doria family's carriage in a while, and then find a way to take a boat to Messina. I will send someone to arrange everything for you, Sergeant." Mo San stood up and shook hands. He shook the naval sergeant's hand, and then said, "Say hello to your father for me. I haven't seen him for many years. I will definitely have a drink with him when I go back."

After seeing off the liaison officer sent by the navy, Mo San walked into the room, began to translate the secret diplomatic letter himself, and then carefully reviewed it.Generally speaking, the local executive committee is satisfied with the conditions he negotiated with the Spaniard a while ago, so he has been given more power in the next stage of negotiations-almost limited discretion.However, there are some things in this diplomatic letter that confuse him. For example, the Executive Committee requested that the East Coast Republic should strive for the interests of the Patagonia region as much as possible, and at least strive for some sunshine in South Patagonia. (What the east bank is doing now is secretly immigrating, which is not visible), including road building rights, forest logging rights, grazing rights, etc.

To be honest, Mo San was very annoyed by these new additions, because it obviously made his negotiations with the Spaniards difficult.The Spaniards are not fools, they know the importance of Southern Patagonia, otherwise of course they would not have colonized Punta Arenas.Nowadays, the local diplomatic letters focus on fighting for the rights and interests here. One can imagine how difficult the negotiations will be here.

Of course, Mo San didn't know that this request was entirely caused by the filthy local military and civil service system, but as a professional diplomatic envoy, he quickly adjusted his mentality, and then boarded the carriage and went to Spain discuss.

Unsurprisingly, the Spaniard’s negotiator, Balboa, reacted fiercely: “I’m surprised by the appetite of your government. Couldn’t the vast grassland east of the Uruguay River still not satisfy you? Patago I want to eat a land as vast as Nia, and there is still a desert there, I can only say that your appetite is really good, but don’t you know that you don’t have a good set of teeth?”

"We don't have rotten teeth, respected Secretary Balboa." Mo San said slowly: "As you said, Patagonia is a desert of little value, and you don't have any value there. The benefits can be said. The settlement of Punta Arenas has disappeared decades ago, so what else can you not give up? Besides, we have obtained fishing rights in the southeast Pacific Ocean, so A road across the whole of the Southern Cone in Patagonia, and even a sheltered port along the Straits of Magellan, are legitimate interests, are they not?"

The Spaniards tried to colonize the area twice after 1584, but both times failed - due to poor management, bad weather and lack of food.The reason why they built such an isolated settlement thousands of kilometers away from their core ruling area is mainly due to security considerations.

In that era, pirate ships from the Netherlands, England, and France continued to cross the Strait of Magellan and then into the Pacific Ocean to attack the Spanish offshore transport fleet.The Spaniards were so annoyed that they tried to establish settlements around Punta Arenas to monitor the situation in the strait, and they also hoped to send fleets to patrol here regularly after the settlements expanded, but unfortunately they failed.Now that the people on the east coast are bringing up the old story again, it is bound to touch their sensitive nerves, which has brought a little change to the negotiations.

To Mo San's surprise, he would stand up and refute immediately after he put forward any conditions in the past. The difference is that this time Balboa didn't say anything, just sat there thinking about something, and then whispered after a long time Asked: "It is already November, has your navy been dispatched?"

"What navy?" Mo Sanyi was a little dazed for a moment.

"Your navy is already waiting outside the port of Callao, just like last year." Balboa sighed, and then said: "If you have any conditions, tell them all at once, I will be within the scope of my authority." Do your best to solve it. As for those that are beyond the scope of my authority, I will report to His Majesty the King for a decision. In short... Hurry up and end this damn war!"

Looking at Balboa's impatient expression, Mo San was convinced that there was no principled obstacle to the peace agreement with the Spaniards.He can even get some more benefits on the basis of the original agreement. As long as the people on the east coast pay more money (in fact, it is materials), it will be almost the same. If the problem can be solved with money, is it still a problem? .However, Spain is not giving in unprincipled. They have their own bottom line. If the people from the east coast cross the line, they will retaliate. Therefore, it is up to Mo San to figure out how to grasp the scale.

Over the next week, Mozo and the Spaniards launched a series of secret negotiations on a peace agreement between the two parties.Catalyzed by the external situation (the French Civil War, and the joint intervention of Britain, the Netherlands, and Genoa), the two parties finally reached an agreement on November 11. The main contents of the agreement include the following points:

50. The East Coast Republic of China purchased all the land east of the Uruguay River at a price of 60 yuan (approximately [-] pesos), all the money was paid in one lump sum, and a detailed delivery map is attached.

[-]. The Spanish property (mainly guns, armor, and other military supplies, as well as some textiles, steel bars, soda ash, etc.) issued by the East Coast Republic of China and temporarily kept during the war. The specific property list and quantity can be found in the attached table Check.

[-]. The Free City of Araucan is independent and under the protection of the East Coast Republic of China. Its diplomacy, military affairs, and internal affairs are all guided by the East Coast.

500. The Kingdom of Spain will build a fortress in the area east of the Paraná River, with a garrison of [-] troops and the right of free passage to the Uruguay River.

[-]. The port of Blanca and its surrounding areas are the territory of the East Coast Republic of China, but Spanish civilian ships should be allowed to dock for supplies, and Spanish fishing boats should also be allowed to fish in the nearby waters.As compensation, the East Coast Republic of China will obtain the right to fish in the southern waters of Chile (the farthest to the north must not go beyond Chiloe Island), and the required expenses will be negotiated by the two parties themselves.In addition, please refer to the attached table for the standards of civilian ships and fishing boats.

[-]. The Kingdom of Spain grants the right to build roads along the Gallegos River to the China East Coast Republic. The territory within one league on both sides of the road and the rights and interests of agriculture, animal husbandry, forestry and mines are all owned by the China East Coast Republic.As compensation, after the end of the war, the East Coast Republic of China is obliged to send troops to help the Kingdom of Spain wipe out the Kelandi people who revolted in the La Plata area.In addition, please refer to the attached map for the route of the road, but the East Coast Republic of China can continue to make minor modifications after the final route is determined according to the actual situation.

50. The Kingdom of Spain sold the [-]-year forest logging rights in Southern Patagonia (including Tierra del Fuego) to the Eastern China Republic at an overall price of [-] pesos.This amount will be paid directly to the Spanish royal family, and the payment method will be offset by goods. Please refer to the attached table for the specific list of goods.

[-]. Vessels from the East Coast Republic of China can freely pass through the Strait of Magellan, but they should report to Buenos Aires before passing through. At the same time, the East Coast Republic of China is obliged to eliminate pirates in the Strait of Magellan to ensure the safety of navigation in this channel .

This agreement is not very satisfactory for both parties, but how can things be perfect in the world?Therefore, when the Spaniards were eager to get away from France, and the people on the east coast were eager to end the protracted war and consolidate the country, coupled with the intervention of the three countries of England and the Netherlands (Genoa and the Netherlands were even willing to provide Spain with a certain degree of loans to survive the possible the emerging financial crisis), peace was thus swiftly concluded between the two parties.

On December 12, after reporting to King Philip IV of Spain for approval, the negotiators of the belligerent countries formally signed the peace treaty. Britain, the Netherlands, and the Netherlands, as witnesses, also received a copy of the peace treaty. It is obliged to monitor the implementation of the treaty by both parties.Since the peace treaty was signed in Valladolid, it is called the "Peace of Valladolid", and this peace treaty is also considered to be part of the peace treaty of Westphalia in a broad sense.

So far, the war, which has lasted for more than two years, is basically over in terms of jurisprudence.The East Coast Republic of China, which was born out of nowhere, has attracted the attention of the whole of Europe by virtue of its remarkable actions in this war. It can be considered that it has initially entered the international diplomatic stage and is qualified to conduct equal dialogue with those old European countries.And before that, these heretics didn't even have the qualifications to talk to people.

Of course, the war between the two sides will continue until the peace treaty is formally submitted to the Executive Committee of the East Coast Republic of China, and the commanders on the front line receive an immediate truce.

(End of this chapter)