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The Rio de la Plata... no, the Xin'an River was in turmoil. An unprecedented storm swept through the Xin'an River Basin on June 13, 1872.
On June 13, a Brazilian soldier disappeared in Uruguay. Subsequently, Brazilian Foreign Minister Jose Parahos accused the Uruguayan government of covering up the missing soldier and demanded that Uruguay immediately find the missing soldier.
Faced with the accusations from the Brazilian government, Uruguayan President Lorenzo Batlle Yin Grau immediately sent people to Rio de Janeiro to explain. However, before Lourenco's people could arrive in Rio, the Brazilian army attacked Uruguay on the pretext of the disappearance.
military camp and quickly occupied Montevideo. Many senior government officials, including President Lourenco, died in the battle.
Two days later, on June 15, the Uruguayan Congress made a resolution to merge into Brazil as a province. Everything happened so suddenly that before other countries could even figure out what was happening here, the East Coast Republic of Uruguay was merged into Brazil.
disappeared from the world.
Although the move of the East Coast Republic of Uruguay to join the Brazilian Empire attracted the attention of diplomats from various European countries, the sensation it caused in Europe was far less than the sensation it caused to its neighbor Paraguay.
This shock even directly evolved into a fierce battle in its capital, Asunción - the former Allies, the Brazilian army and the Uruguayan army fought fiercely outside the city. The result of the battle naturally ended with the defeat of the Uruguayan army.
After the battle, the Brazilian army once again proved with actions that they did not care about the name of the Beast Legion - they drove hundreds of wounded and prisoners into the barracks, locked the door, poured kerosene and lit a fire. Then they stabbed the door with bayonets.
He stabbed hard at the opening of the window to prevent people inside from rushing out. The fire burned for a whole day and night.
The atrocities committed by the Brazilians shocked Asuncion, and the painful memories of the survivors of the war were once again awakened. People were all worried about the fate of Paraguay.
Although the Brazilian army still occupies Asunción, the Paraguayan government still exists, but it has changed from a "three-man rule" to a president. Although the president is "elected" by the parliament, he is just a facade for the occupying army.
Although he is a facade, he is still the president of a country. Now, for Salvador Jovillianos, a choice he has never had before is placed in front of him.
"Mr. President, now the moment has come to decide the fate of Paraguay. We have no other choice. Either we will be like Uruguay and merge into Brazil, merge into the country of those butchers, and be ruled by tyrants and butchers from now on, or we will be ruled by tyrants and butchers."
, seek the protection of the Ming Dynasty and the Ming Empire!"
Standing in front of the ruling party, Cirillo Antonio Rivarola, who was once a member of the three-member ruling group, put forward his suggestions directly and straightforwardly the last time he was in power. Uruguay's demise shocked everyone, even those who had been with Brazil
Even though he had cooperated with others, Cirillo did not dare to face the future of Paraguay being annexed by Brazil.
“Wouldn’t that result also lead to Paraguay’s collapse?”
Salvador asked helplessly.
"We have been at war for so many years and so many people have died. Is this the result?"
"This is the result! When that guy Lopez started the war, he should have thought of this result. Now we have to be responsible for ourselves and of course for the people here. El Salvador, my friend, maybe now we
This is the last chance to make a request, and who will we be when the people in the Merger Club ask for it?"
Nothing counts. For the powerful, all they care about is their own glory and wealth!
Of course, not everyone is like this. As the Speaker of Congress, Carlos Loyinzaga was in an excited mood at this time. He looked at the members present. 11 of the 27 members were of Chinese descent. Today’s topic is
Their submission had only one core - demanding a referendum on whether to be incorporated into the Ming Empire.
"Referendum, in the name of the people! Vote, in the name of freedom, gentlemen, there is only one choice before us now - to merge into the Ming Empire!"
Standing on the podium, Wang Dongwei shouted excitedly. He moved to Paraguay just two years ago, opened a sawmill here, and made a fortune. Last year, he was "elected" as a member of Congress. Of course, he is still a "merger club"
The founding members are well known as mergerists.
His speech won a burst of excited applause, but some people remained silent - at least 10 congressmen were silent, all of them with complicated expressions, even looking a little painful.
But why doesn't anyone stand up?
Finally, it was Carlos Loyinzaga's turn. Sitting on the rostrum, he looked at the congressmen in front of him, thought for a while, and then said.
"Gentlemen, it was here in 1864 that we vowed to defend Paraguay at all costs. It was also here in 1869 that we defended the existence of Paraguay at all costs. Yes, compared to Brazil, the Ming Empire was a civilization
Yes, it is also generous. In the past time, they have given us too much help. Paraguay will remember all this, but Paraguay will always be an independent country. Gentlemen, what are we working hard for? Is it this?
Are you going to send Paraguay to the gallows with your own hands?"
Even as the Speaker, even though he had too much dissatisfaction in his heart, that was all Carlos could do. He even saw the disdainful expressions of those Ming-born congressmen and turned his attention to them. Carlos thought for a moment.
, said in not very fluent Chinese.
"Gentlemen, maybe you were once a member of the Ming Dynasty, but since you have come to Paraguay, you should be loyal to this country instead of continuing to be loyal to your emperor!"
"Loyalty to His Majesty the Emperor is the obligation and responsibility of every Ming Dynasty person. This obligation and responsibility will not change in any way because of where we are!"
Wang Dongwei raised his chin proudly, then he stared at Carlos and said.
"Okay, whether you agree or not, today's resolution will definitely be passed. Gentlemen, let's vote. Gentlemen who support a referendum, please raise your hands. I support it!"
When Wang Dongwei raised his hand, he turned his attention to Jose Diaz de Bedosa and asked.
"Mr. Debedosa, do you support this?"
Faced with Wang Dongwei's question, Jose, who was sitting in his seat, was stunned.
"Support? Support? Do you support the incorporation into the Ming Empire? Of course I know."
The deputy speaker's defection caused an uproar among those congressmen who cared about Paraguay.
"Incorporating into the Ming Dynasty is a matter for the future."
Wang Dongwei asked with a smile.
"I ask you whether you support a referendum."
"Of course, of course I support it!"
Jose raised his hand, and when he raised his hand, other Chinese congressmen also raised their hands.
12 votes to 15 votes?
Of course not. Then Wang Dongwei turned his attention to several other Paraguayan congressmen. They hesitated for a moment, and then they looked at each other's colleagues on the left and right.
These two seconds may be a very long time for them. After a moment of hesitation, they also raised their hands.
In the next few seconds, everyone raised their hands.
Everyone agreed.
No, not everyone.
Carlos Loyinzaga did not raise his hand, but after the vote, he said.
"If you object, please raise your hands."
Then he raised his arms. He looked at his colleagues and just raised his arms.
At this moment, Wang Dongwei's expression became a little solemn, and he nodded silently.
In any case, Carlos Loyinzaga is a very respectable man. Of course he is also a very brave man.
In the vote that determined the outcome, he followed his heart.
But what's the point?
But it's just a mantis trying to block the car. It can't change the overall situation at all.
But it’s the only dissenting vote!
This chapter has been completed!