There has always been a big territorial issue between Paraguay and Argentina, from independence to the present.
After the Paraguay War, when Brazil and Argentina were carving up Paraguay's interests, they were unevenly distributed and had great conflicts.
Regarding Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina both have claims to its territory, but Argentina is more ambitious and wants a lot.
In this Paraguayan war, Brazil carried everyone and was the best main force.
Brazil not only withstood Paraguay's biggest attack, but also exerted its greatest output in the Three-Nation Alliance and was the key to defeating Paraguay.
Argentina, a country with a population of 1.5 million, only mobilizes 30,000 troops, but its appetite is actually greater than that of the Kingdom of Brazil, which has 150,000 troops.
It’s really outrageous!
You made trouble for me on the Uruguay issue, but you kept pushing me further when it came to Paraguay, so please don’t go too far.
As for Argentina's claim, Brazil at the time simply could not tolerate Argentina's plans and ambitions, and directly rejected it on the spot and issued a threat.
The interim government of Paraguay is also a human spirit and has decisively embraced Brazil.
Seeing the conflict between Brazil and Argentina, these Paraguayans directly decided to side with Brazil, which has less demands, hoping to be protected.
At the same time, Paraguayans still have hope, hoping that with the blessing of Brazil, Paraguay can preserve the large Chaco region.
Paraguay actually doesn't have much of a problem with Brazil, and there aren't too many territorial disputes. It's all because of Lopez seeking death and provoking the Kingdom of Brazil.
This time, after being severely punished by the Kingdom of Brazil, the Paraguayans know who is the real big brother in South America.
The territorial issue between Paraguay and Argentina is very big. Argentina wants not only the Transoxiana region, the Chaco region, but even Paraguay itself.
The predecessor of Paraguay actually belonged to the Viceroyalty of La Plata, a Spanish colony. Argentina is the direct successor of La Plata, and they have always had ambitions for Paraguay.
Argentina has always been very ambitious and wants to own the Viceroyalty of La Plata. They want all the former territories, including Paraguay and Uruguay.
But with the existence of the giant Brazil, Argentina’s ambitions have never been realized.
Paraguay was able to become independent at that time, and the Kingdom of Brazil also contributed. However, the dictator Pelos Jr. was too blind to see the truth. He simply misplaced his goal and actually launched a war against Brazil.
Argentina is Paraguay's biggest enemy and hidden danger. Little Lopez can't tell the difference. Just because Brazil despises him, he dares to launch a war against Brazil.
Paraguay is so understanding that Brazil happily accepted this younger brother.
After Paraguay fell to Brazil, Brazil took the upper hand in the negotiations with Argentina, which caused Argentina's negotiators to directly reject the peace talks.
However, Argentina refused to agree with his position, and after a short period of persistence, it finally compromised with Brazil.
On June 20, 1870, several parties formally signed an agreement to end the war, but in fact this agreement did not resolve any substantive issues.
The agreement only recognized Argentina's right to retain its troops in the Chaco region, but at the same time contradictoryly stated that the Allies should withdraw all troops from Paraguay's territory as soon as possible, so the territorial dispute continues.
The most important result of this agreement is that Paraguay's status as a sovereign country has been recognized under Brazil's platform.
"Brother, listen to what you say.
I understand what you mean when you say that Paraguay is a tool of Brazil."
Listening to Tangning talk about the territorial dispute between Paraguay and Argentina, the smart Helen quickly understood what her brother meant.
Brazil does not have any major territorial disputes with Argentina. Under the watchful eye of the United Kingdom, there is no chance of starting a war.
But Paraguay is different.
Paraguay, since the end of the Paraguay War, has a weak population and a poor economy. It has always relied on Brazil and is a vassal country.
In Paraguay, a country dominated by Brazil, there are not many other forces, making it easy to intervene.
Of course it is convenient to intervene, but Brazil does not have complete control, and there must be some resistance in Paraguay.
At this time, my brother changed Paraguay into a principality, and he served as the titular Grand Duke, gaining complete legal rights, and finally achieved the goal of completely controlling Paraguay.
"It's just, brother, there are so few Paraguayans, maybe not even 500,000, and they don't have the strength and ability to launch a war against Argentina!"
After being devastated by the war, Paraguay's population has been growing very slowly. It is really difficult to expect this country to have an army of 150,000 as it did during the Paraguay War.
Helen was a little confused. In addition to strengthening Paraguay's control, her brother's plan was impossible to use Paraguay to weaken Argentina.
"Brother, do you have any way to increase Paraguay's strength?"
As her brother, he was extremely smart and always had a lot of clever ideas. Helen guessed that Tang Ning must have a follow-up plan.
"My sister is indeed as smart as me."
Tangning, of course she is prepared.
It is too unrealistic to let Paraguay go to war with Argentina just relying on the current situation. It is completely a suicide act!
Without strengthening Paraguay's strength, Paraguay simply cannot achieve its goal of defeating Argentina and occupying disputed territory.
"There are more women than men in Paraguay, which really makes it difficult for Paraguayans.
Although I have attracted some Paraguayan women to Brazil before and let them marry Brazilian workers, there are still many left.
Paraguayan men are in so much pain, being tortured by a group of women, and I have the obligation to share it with them.
In addition to spreading Mormonism and Anglicanism to them, they can transform their chaotic society.
I will also immigrate some Brazilians, Orientals, Italians, etc. to enrich Paraguay’s population and increase Paraguay’s manpower.”
At this moment, Tangning was possessed by a halo, as if she was making decisions for the people of Paraguay.
At this time, King Pedro III of Brazil became the founding father of Paraguay.
He is wholeheartedly planning to make Paraguay prosperous and strong, working hard to regain lost territory for Paraguay and make it great again, working hard to make plans.
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"Paraguay's infrastructure is also very poor.
As their de facto sovereign state, we in Brazil have the obligation to help build and make Paraguay rich and powerful.
Paraguay is a small country. We in Brazil don’t pay much. As long as we give a little help, they can get better. As the king of Brazil, I am willing to do this.
The Parana River and the Paraguay River are natural shipping channels and should be utilized well.
In addition to the natural water transportation advantages, I will build a Brazil-Paraguay railway so that Brazil can better benefit Paraguay.
We in Brazil will help Paraguay build the factory, especially the arsenal. As a king, I will finance it alone and provide free assistance to build it in the name of your sister.
Actually, no, since many factories can meet the needs of the Paraguayan people, I am still willing to help them.
Also, Argentina has always been a threat to the Paraguayan people.
In the Kingdom of Brazil, there are many kind-hearted, upright and honest soldiers. They see it and are anxious in their hearts.
Some of them voluntarily joined Paraguay and were willing to do their best to protect our friendly country.
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Downing's plan, which is said to be to assist Paraguay, is actually to completely annex Paraguay and control it from the inside out.
In essence, it is a backdoor listing.
With this good vest.
If World War I breaks out in the future, Britain will have no time to take care of itself.
At that time, Downing can use Paraguay's white glove, and take advantage of the opportunity to directly launch a thunderous attack on Argentina!
The Argentine Army is actually not very strong, and its numbers are not large. The Navy is pretty good, but if you have the ability and courage, you can give it a try.
In a narrow inland river, facing the prepared Paraguayan army, it is possible to directly kill the Argentine navy ships entering the river one by one, and the aircraft will cooperate when the time comes.
"Brother, you are so awesome!"
Tangning's planning steps were so complete. Helen really admired his brother's wisdom.
"Is there any difference between Paraguay and Ireland and Liechtenstein after receiving such aid from you?
You are so bad, you directly infiltrated a sovereign country into a sieve. Although Paraguay is still a country on the surface, it has actually become a state of Brazil."
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