Rise of the 1630s South America

Chapter 74 The Final Battle: The End ([-])

As the main force of the Spanish army was wiped out, the land war basically came to an end. On the night of July 7th, the executive committee held a meeting, and the attitudes of all the committee members were basically the same, that is, to end the war as soon as possible.Since the Spaniards officially declared war at the end of February, this long-running war has exhausted the wealth of the crossing people.

The rapid consumption of various materials during the war, especially the consumption of gunpowder and lead bullets, is even more worrying. Two-thirds of the gunpowder stored before the war was consumed, and the remaining one-third could not withstand the consumption of several battles. up.In addition, the consumption of coal, steel, grain, cloth, and meat is also high, and the stock of many materials has reached an extremely dangerous level.Moreover, due to the delay in farming time, the large-scale sowing of wheat originally planned in autumn and winter was also delayed, which caused great damage to the grain reserves of the people across the country.

A large number of villages and factories distributed in the Dingyuanbao reclamation area were also greatly damaged, and many facilities were completely destroyed.Part of it was destroyed by the order of the passers-by to avoid being used by the Spaniards, and the other part was destroyed by the Spaniards.This rebuilding work is also a heavy burden.

In a word, the time-traversing people were impoverished by this war, and the development process was interrupted or even slightly retreated.Therefore, almost all committee members demanded to negotiate with the Spaniards immediately to end the war as soon as possible.Of course, negotiating with the Spaniards requires a negotiating subject, that is, what is the identity of the cross-travelers to negotiate with the Spaniards.Some people say to continue to use the name of the East Shore Company, but some people think that it is necessary to establish a country for Transcendence.

"Our country was established in the iron and fire war with the Spaniards. This war is the battle of our founding. This battle not only allows the Spaniards to recognize our existence, but also allows them to recognize our existence. country!" Judicial Commissioner Bai Siwen said very positively.Being a lawyer who is good at talking, he saw that in the recent period of time, he was very jealous because of his consecutive victories and the military people showing off. Therefore, he decided to find another way, and tried his best to promote the crossing of Zhongliguo to improve his sense of existence. popularity.

It's not easy for the executive committee to make a sudden decision on this kind of matter, not to mention that Bai Siwen is not fighting alone, he has also obtained the support of Xiao Mingli, the civil affairs committee member, and Du Wen, the education committee member.So Ma Ganzu, the chairman of the executive committee, simply let the rumors out, and decided to solicit opinions from more time-travelers, and then hold a general meeting to discuss and decide if it is really necessary.

On July 7, the hapless Captain Torres once again acted as a messenger. He brought a proposal for peace negotiations issued by the Executive Committee to Diego Garcia, commander of the Spanish task force near Rocha.At the same time, the matter about Jianguo continued to ferment among the cross-travelers and gained the support of many people.This is not to say how popular and supportive Bai Siwen and others are. The main reason is that the majority of time travelers really have such a need in their hearts.

When things got to this point, the members of the Executive Committee could no longer pretend to be deaf and dumb, so they began to issue documents to solicit opinions on a series of issues such as the name of the country, the national emblem, the national flag, the national anthem, and the national system from all the travelers.

On July 7, Diego Garcia, commander of the Spanish task force, finally accepted the fact after repeatedly verifying the army's defeat information.He sent Navy Lieutenant Falcao and Army Lieutenant Leo as negotiating envoys to the old Spanish army camp site on the north bank of the Great Fish River, preparing to negotiate an armistice with the representatives of the crossing people.At this time, the negotiators of the time-traversing people have also been confirmed. There are 25 people in total, including Foreign Affairs Commissioner Gao Mo, Judicial Commissioner Bai Siwen, Army Commissioner Peng Zhicheng, and Navy Commissioner Wang Qinian.

As for the nation-building issue that was hyped up a few days ago, it seems that it is the general trend now. Almost most of the transversal people want to formally establish a country, and the remaining few people also hold the attitude of nothing to do.Issues such as the national anthem, the national flag, and the national emblem were unclear for a while, but the name of the country was settled.The Executive Committee chose the most popular one: the East Coast Republic of China.As for other messy country names, the Executive Committee did not adopt them due to their low popularity.

Therefore, on the day of formal negotiations on July 7, the 26-member delegation of the Crossing Congregation negotiated with the Spaniards in the name of the East Coast Republic of China.Before the negotiations began, Foreign Affairs Commissioner Gao Mo formally protested to the Spaniards. He asked the Spaniards to formally call the crossing people the Huaxia people or the East Coast people, and reject the wrong names such as Tatan people that are prone to misunderstanding.Regarding this point, the Spaniard, who was slightly depressed because of the defeat, politely said that there was no problem.

Before the negotiations began, the Spaniards also first stated that the Governor of Peru before the war only granted the Commander of the Fleet to Diego Garcia the power to cease fighting, but did not grant him the power to conclude a peace treaty.Therefore, in fact, any results reached in this truce negotiation need to be approved or signed by the Governor of Peru in Lima before it can take effect.For this point, Gao Mo et al expressed their understanding.

After the negotiations officially started, the two Spanish negotiators were relatively pragmatic.Travelers had taken them to visit the Spanish captives who were repairing damaged houses and workshops outside Dingyuan Fort before, so the two did not put forward any absurd conditions that were unrealistic or ignored the current situation of the battlefield.They only put forward three proposals: 50. The two sides immediately cease any hostilities.The vicinity of Rocha Port became a demilitarized zone. The Spanish fleet withdrew to anchor in the sea outside Rocha, and only kept some liaison personnel in the simple port. The cavalry of the East Coasters currently cruising nearby were not allowed to attack Rocha Port.767. The two sides will not pay compensation to each other, and the territory will maintain the status quo.The Spaniards recognized the legal right of the people on the east bank to rule the land on both sides of the Great Fish River Basin and within [-] miles. As for other territorial claims, they were regarded as illegal.[-]. Immediate release of all prisoners of war.A total of [-] Spanish prisoners of war captured in previous battles must be completely released, and the people on the east coast are not allowed to stay in trouble for various reasons.In addition, the personal property of the prisoners of war must be returned, and property belonging to the Kingdom of Spain such as weapons, armor, and horses must also be returned as soon as possible.

Gao Mo and others don't have much doubt about the first one, because now the two warring parties are in an embarrassing situation where there is no navy on the east coast and no army on the Spaniards, and they are already in a de facto ceasefire. The fleet has been selectively forgotten by everyone at this moment.

As for Articles [-] and [-], Gao Mo et al. put forward fierce objections.It is acceptable for the two parties not to pay compensation to each other, but the territory of the East China Republic should not be limited to the current narrow territory. The area east of the Uruguay River and south of the Gerard Mountains should be the legal territory of the East China Republic.As for the issue of prisoners of war, the East Coast Republic will not consider releasing prisoners of war without compensation. The Spaniards need to pay a certain amount of ransom. As for the amount, we can discuss it in detail.The East Coast Republic refused to return the weapons, armor, horses and other trophies of the prisoners of war.

After refuting the Spaniards' terms of peace, Gamo and others added a few more: [-]. Given that the Spaniards and Jesuit missionaries could not effectively educate the aborigines on the east coast, they entered the civilized world.Therefore, the East Coast Republic has the right and obligation to educate, protect, and supervise the Chaluyas and Guaranis, and the Spaniards are not allowed to interfere violently.[-]. The Spaniards are not allowed to impose a trade embargo or set up trade barriers against the East Coast Republic in the La Plata area. The two sides should be friendly to each other.[-]. The East Coast Republic enjoys special interests in Tierra del Fuego.The East Coast Republic can obtain the right to develop resources such as minerals, timber, fishery, and animal husbandry in Tierra del Fuego after paying a certain amount of fees. The ships of the East Coast Republic can berth freely in Tierra del Fuego, and the Spaniards are not allowed to set up obstacles for no reason.[-]. The Eastern Republic has the right of free navigation in the Strait of Magellan, the Uruguay River and the La Plata River.

The two Spanish negotiators looked at each other after seeing these supplementary proposals from the cross-travelers. They subconsciously felt that many of these proposals could not be approved at all. If anyone agreed to all these conditions, the king would hang him immediately. In the Inquisition, because the man must have been bewitched by the devil.

The first negotiation broke up like this.The two Spanish representatives walked out of the gate with a broken face, preparing to return to Rocha Port and report the progress of the negotiations to the fleet commander Diego Garcia.Just as they were leaving, the passionate "Victory Belongs to the Army March" was playing outside the negotiation venue and under Dingyuan Fort. Army Commissioner Peng Zhicheng and a group of officials from the Ministry of the Army were reviewing all the officers and soldiers of the Liao Meng Detachment who had returned from victory.

The Army's third post, fifth post, sixth post, artillery first post, spearmen, and cavalry battalion lined up, accepting inspections by the officials of the Ministry of War.The boys who had just won a big victory were full of fighting spirit, and the two Spanish negotiators were deeply impressed by their neat military uniforms, sharp sabers, tall horses, and fluttering military flags.

Especially at the last moment of the review, when all the officers and soldiers shouted "Wan Sheng! March to Buenos Aires!" Although the two Spanish negotiators could not understand what they were saying, "Buenos Aires Selles" these words are indeed understood.After listening, the faces of the two were so gloomy that they could drip water.

Without politely saying "goodbye," the two Spanish negotiators mounted their horses, crossed the Great Fish River, and galloped south.

(End of this chapter)