Almost every day, Mexicans talk with great interest about the war in the north.
Taking pleasure in others' misfortune is perfectly appropriate when applied to the Mexicans. For this country, which was robbed of almost half of its territory by the United States half a century ago, taking pleasure in others' misfortune is absolutely correct.
"Fort Grant fell!"
Although this news cannot be said to be like a thunder, when it reached Mexico, it also set off a trend in Mexico-Mexicans were all excitedly talking about when the Americans would fail.
When will California be occupied by the Empire?
When will the empire reach the central region...
When Mexicans talk about these topics, they naturally also talk about a topic - when Mexico will go to war with the United States.
"It will be too late if we don't start a war!"
Almost all newspapers in Mexico are advocating a declaration of war against the United States in a similar tone. Why are Mexicans so anxious?
Because after the fall of Fort Grant, the entire California opened its door to the empire, and California... that was cut off from Mexico!
If we don’t declare war, California will belong to the Ming Dynasty!
Mexicans are anxious!
Faced with the empire's victory, the anxious Mexicans even ran to the U.S. Embassy and opened fire - several windows of the embassy were broken. In response, newspapers cheered, and some even claimed - this was revenge.
Gunshots.
All forces seemed to be pushing Mexico toward war.
Although the situation was turbulent, it did not hinder Zhu Youyang, the director of the Land Survey Committee, once again boarding a train to another province. When the train pulled out of the station, Zhu Youyang was flipping through documents and listening to reports from his subordinates.
"So, the people from the embassy who shot did come from the same place?"
"Yes, Your Highness, we have enough evidence to prove that at least three local nobles are involved in this matter."
Standing in front of His Highness, Dias said respectfully that as a member of the Imperial Investigation Bureau, he was not only the head of the committee's investigation team, but also the person in charge of intelligence and security for His Highness.
"It seems that they are only obsessed with declaring war on the United States."
"Yes, newspapers advocate a declaration of war against the United States. In addition to being based on hatred, they also have the support of local nobles. Now members of Congress also tend to support the declaration of war."
Diaz's answer made Zhu Youyang frown.
"It seems that land reform will be accelerated."
Why did the local nobles support the declaration of war?
It was because the land reform centered on land surveying seriously harmed their interests that they advocated war, hoping to use war to force the empire's top officials to abandon land reform.
But this time, they obviously made the wrong calculation.
Because land reform is related to the future of the Mexican Empire, it is also related to Zhu Youyang's future. No matter what, he will not stop this work.
"What about the United States? Have they accepted the official explanation?"
"Your Highness, as you said, there is no reason for Americans not to accept it - it is better for nearby residents to have a misfire than to be attacked."
What is deception?
This is cover-up. In order to prevent the situation from worsening, the United States accepted Mexico's explanation. It was an accident.
"Although the United States does not want to see Mexico declare war on it, Your Highness, the Imperial Investigation Department has intelligence that shows that the Americans seem to be planning to do harm to you."
Diaz's report made Zhu Youyang's eyes light up.
"So, they are planning to take action?"
"Your Highness, judging from the intelligence currently available, they will launch an assassination operation against you to provoke civil strife."
Listening to Diaz's report, a smile appeared on Zhu Youyang's handsome face.
"If you are really sleepy, someone will give you a pillow. This is a good thing!"
"Your Highness?"
"This is a double happiness!" Zhu Youyang sneered as he raised his head and glanced at Diaz.
"In the past few years, haven't we been looking for excuses to get rid of those guys? Now, with this excuse, we can not only get rid of those local powerful factions, but also nationalize all their lands!"
Zhu Youyang has been patiently waiting for the opportunity. Compared with those people, he has too many chips in his hands - he would rather let them rebel than take action first.
Why?
This is a conspiracy!
It is a pity that those local powerful factions and local nobles did not dare to do so because they were afraid of the Ming Empire behind Zhu Youyang.
Now, the Americans have made the decision for them.
While sneering, Zhu Youyang said.
"What is double happiness? This is not double happiness. Not only can we solve the land issue once and for all, but we also have a reason to attack them - not just to assassinate, but to collude with Americans to assassinate and sell out Mexico's interests!"
What is the highest point of morality? This is it!
No matter how hard the official strikes next, it is all based on legal principles! Not only is the reason legal, but even the next step of declaring war on the United States is natural.
"When and where are they going to take action?"
After knowing the time and place, Zhu Youyang said sarcastically.
"These Americans... are so rough even in setting up accusations, so they can't do it more secretly and more carefully so that no one can find fault."
The reason why he lamented like this was because the way Americans did things was simply a fool's errand, except that they didn't tell others directly - someone was framed.
"Their methods are indeed very crude, but Your Highness, no matter how crude the method is, it is always a real incident. Isn't what we need just such an incident and then find an excuse?"
Diaz's answer made Zhu Youyang nod.
"Indeed, all we need is an excuse, as long as we have an excuse!"
With an excuse, we can take the opportunity to completely solve local problems and solve Mexico's internal problems once and for all.
"However, Your Highness, this matter is not under our control. I am worried about whether it will bring any risks to Your Highness. After all..."
After a pause, looking at His Highness, Diaz said seriously.
"His Royal Highness cannot afford to lose his wealth, so I thought we could take this opportunity to let our people implement the plan!"
“It’s no big deal to make some sacrifices in order to achieve a goal!”
Zhu Youyang waved his hand and then said.
"This is the opportunity we have been waiting for. The risk is still worth taking. Let them do it. It is safer this way!"
This chapter has been completed!