In the big-power game, small countries are sacrificed and annexed.
Between Brazil and the Ming Dynasty, there were originally two small countries, one was Paraguay, and the other was Uruguay. The former was taken over by Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay a few years ago, and after almost all the men were killed in the war, it took the initiative to merge.
The Ming Dynasty. And what about the latter? Although it once triumphantly invaded Asunción with the coalition forces, what is extremely joyful and tragic is that without the restraint of the big powers, Uruguay itself was put on the dining table and became the fat meat in the mouth of Brazil.
, even without the strength to resist, it was occupied by the Brazilian army stationed in the country.
It is completely normal for a weak country to lose its country overnight.
In such a state of destruction, there will of course be some legacy issues left behind. For example, the issue of the occupied land in Paraguay Province during the Ming Dynasty. There are approximately 100,000 square kilometers of land in Paraguay under the occupation of Brazil, and until now, the Ming Dynasty still has no
Reached an agreement with Brazil on issues such as reparations for the Paraguay War.
In fact, in the past few years, Brazil has been hoping to make Ming Dynasty "acknowledge", but how could Ming Dynasty admit it?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Ming Dynasty has stated many times - "The Treaty of Asuncion is an unequal treaty imposed by Brazil on the Paraguayan people." Since it is an unequal treaty, there is no need to implement it.
The national border between the Ming Dynasty and Brazil is the Uruguay River. The two sides are bounded by the center of the river. The wide Uruguay River separates the two countries, but this is not all. The area bordering Paraguay Province and Brazil is a land border. The border
The northern side of the country once belonged to Paraguay and was ceded to Brazil after the war.
No, it was not ceded to Brazil, but under Brazilian occupation. There are still tens of thousands of Paraguayans occupied and enslaved there. What distinguishes the national border are two pillars. They stand face to face, looking at each other silently.
, symbolizing two worlds.
One is freedom and the other is slavery.
At least for Carlos, the north of this pillar is slavery, and the south is freedom. As a Paraguayan, he has always longed for freedom, to be able to live a free and happy life like his compatriots in the south. In person, there is no such thing now.
Paraguay, but life is better in the south.
But what is the most important thing? Of course, the goods sold in Paraguay Province are of high quality and low price. The wide range of Ming Dynasty goods have always been very popular in other places. As long as they are transported across the border, you can definitely make a lot of money.
As usual, driving a carriage full of goods, we just crossed the border here, and a group of black Brazilian cavalry suddenly rushed out from the other side. Without any explanation, they opened fire without any explanation. Carlos didn't even understand what was going on.
, the person fell in a pool of blood.
This kind of thing is completely normal in normal times. Those black slave soldiers always look for every opportunity to rob. For them, border smugglers are the best targets for robbery.
If you kill, you will kill!
When the black cavalry who had succeeded in the robbery were excitedly inspecting their trophies, gunshots rang out again. It was the patrol of the Ming army. After they discovered that the carriage of the Ming Dynasty had been attacked, they immediately fought back...
The conflict at the border seems to be extremely inconspicuous.
But it immediately caused a diplomatic conflict between Brazil and the Ming Dynasty. Early in the morning, after receiving an urgent call from the country, Song Zhelun made an emergency meeting with the Brazilian Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jose Salava. While protesting the border incident, he
The final decision on the Paraguay question was formally presented on behalf of the Imperial Foreign Office.
“…In order to maintain the integrity of the empire’s territory and the safety of its people, the Ming Empire does not believe that the Treaty of Asunción has any binding significance on the Ming Empire. From now on, we will not recognize the Brazilian Empire’s occupation of the Paraguay Province.
At the same time, it did not believe that the Ming Empire was obliged to pay reparations related to the Paraguay War."
In fact, in the past few years, the Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been wrangling with Brazil over issues such as reparations, but the wrangling has produced no results on either side.
Now it's better, we can finally tell the other party directly and clearly - we will not pay even a penny in compensation to Brazil.
In fact, this was also Ming's attitude at the beginning. It's just that in the past, Ming still talked nonsense with Brazil without breaking up.
But it's different now.
Now that there is a reason, of course this is not the most fundamental reason. The most fundamental reason is that the reality has matured and Ming no longer needs to put aside disputes with the other party.
Since there is no need to shelve disputes like in the past, let's tell the other party directly and clearly - we will never accept the conditions you proposed, and even the agreements reached between us in the past do not exist.
After all, treaties are made only to be broken.
"Mr. Ambassador, do you know what you are talking about?"
Facing the decision submitted by Song Zhelun, Joseph Sarava looked at the other party with shocked eyes and said after a moment.
"This means that the relationship between our two countries will fundamentally change, and it is also contrary to the consensus we reached in Yingtian."
What does Joseph Sarava mean by consensus?
Of course, it was the consensus that they occupied Uruguay and Ming Dynasty occupied Paraguay.
"The consensus between us does not limit us to agree to your annexation of Paraguay's territory, nor does it limit us to paying war reparations for Paraguay. Moreover, the atrocities committed by the Brazilian army in Paraguay are also well known. If reparations need to be paid,
If so, Brazil will also pay compensation to Ming Dynasty!”
What is arrogance?
This is arrogance!
For Joseph Sarava, he finally saw the arrogant side of the Ming Dynasty ambassador who had always been gentle and gentle. But for Song Zhelun, he knew very well that whether it was a border conflict or not, the current
Regardless of the final decision, it is all to force Brazil to make the final choice - war!
Now Brazil has been put on the dining table by Ming Dynasty. No matter what Brazil chooses, Ming Dynasty will use it as an excuse to declare war. Of course, what Ming Dynasty needs now is for the Brazilians to make their choice for the so-called dignity of the empire.
Brazilians... are very respectable!
"Humph, that's just nonsense. Mr. Ambassador, do you think Brazil is a small, inferior country like Peru?"
Joseph Sarava said with a tone full of pride.
"You have to know that what you are facing is the Brazilian Empire. The dignity of the Brazilian Empire will never be tolerated by any country!"
"No, Your Excellency."
Shaking his head, Song Zhelun looked at Joseph Sarava and said.
"Daming has no intention to offend Brazil, but Daming must defend its own interests. We hope that your country will withdraw your troops from the occupied areas within the next month. Only in this way can Daming be able to restore good relations with your country.
"
"Those lands belong to Brazil,"
Joseph Sarava answered directly and straightforwardly.
"That is the land captured by Brazilian soldiers with their lives. If you want it, then use your blood to buy it!"
Facing the foreign minister's answer, Song Zhelun asked rhetorically.
"Your Excellency, is this a threat of war?"
"No!"
Joseph Sarava sneered.
"This is the dignity of the Brazilian Empire!"
This chapter has been completed!