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"If faith collapses and lies become true, our country will fall like a comet..."
A low melody came from the military camp, and when Duke Florbert heard it, his expression immediately changed.
The songs sung by Brazilian soldiers originated from the Han National Defense Forces.
The Taiping Rebellion failed because the faith of the Taiping Army was shattered. Li Mingyuan rebuilt the Han country in South America as the prince's son. At the same time, in order to alert the soldiers of the National Defense Forces to remember the lessons and not forget the national beliefs, he added and deleted a song from later generations as the military uniform of the National Defense Forces.
One of the songs.
The fact that the Brazilian army sang a military song had no impact in itself, but thinking that this military song was one of the military songs of the National Defense Forces, Duke Florentine couldn't help but think of the impact of the surging nationalist thoughts in the Han Dynasty on Brazilian soldiers.
The main force of the Brazilian army is composed of native whites. They are rich peasants and small landlords who own land. During the Qin and Han dynasties of China, they were good family members suitable for serving as soldiers. Young soldiers who are from the rich peasants and small landlords generally have meritorious service and promotion.
At the same time, because they are young and vigorous, they are rarely exposed to the cruelty of the political struggle at the top of the country. The young soldiers are also the most radical group. They see the social unrest and economic decline in Brazil and are easily influenced by the outside world.
, and then generate radical and extreme ideas, and adopt what they think is the right way to solve social conflicts.
Ever since he participated in the founding ceremony of the Han people, Duke Florentine has been paying attention to the changes in the domestic development of the Han Dynasty. The more he learned about it, the more terrifying Duke Florentine felt about the Han State.
The Han State implemented a policy of integrating military and civilian preparations for war. Adult men from eighteen to forty-eight years old were required to participate in military training of varying specifications. In addition, the Han State established a complete set of military industries through government-led methods to meet the basic domestic weapons requirements.
demand, and at the same time, the uninterrupted annual Chinese immigrants not only provide Han with cheap labor for industrial development, but also increase Han’s military potential. If the population of Han reaches the size of the Brazilian Empire, the confrontation between the Brazilian Empire and the Han will be
No chance of winning.
Precisely because he recognized the huge potential of the Han Dynasty, Duke Florentine often persuaded the Brazilian Emperor Pedro II to stabilize the domestic economy and expand the national defense and military strength. At the same time, he advocated general mobilization during the first Argentine War and utilized the main force of the Han National Defense Force.
Marching south into Argentina, with no domestic opportunities, occupy the Han capital at any cost to resolve Han's military threat to Brazil.
Duke Florentine's suggestion is undoubtedly correct. Pedro II and his close ministers are not ignorant of the dangers of allowing Han Dynasty to expand. However, the number of casualties of the frontline troops is increasing day by day, and the warships purchased with great pains are in naval battles.
Pedro II and the officials and ministers in charge of Brazil's national affairs immediately rejected Forbert's suggestion and withdrew the troops that suffered heavy losses to the country to deal with the relatively weak Paraguayan troops.
Repeated attempts to persuade him failed, and the relationship between Duke Florentine and Pedro II became increasingly estranged. If it weren't for the unstable morale of some young soldiers in the Brazilian army, Pedro II would not have invited him to come over to appease the soldiers.
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Arriving at the gate of the military camp by car, Florentine asked the coachman to wait outside the door, and he entered the military camp with a few attendants.
"Take a moment, pause!" Seeing Duke Forbert walk in, a young white officer under thirty years old ordered his men to cease fighting and sing a military song. Then he told the two officers around him and trotted to Duke Forbert's side.
"Your Majesty the Duke, is His Majesty Pedro II sending you here?"
"His Royal Highness Pedro II is very concerned about the situation of the army. His Majesty hopes that you can disband the "Knights of Brasilia" organization. The imperial army is a pure armed force. His Majesty does not want to see unauthorized groups appearing in the army.
middle."
Duke Florbert seriously advised, "I understand how you are worried about the country, but the country's political arrangements are subject to legal restrictions. If you want His Majesty to hear your voice, you can report it to the superiors of the army. You should not form small groups privately to resist the army.
The command.
Captain Abel, today I am not talking to you as a duke, but as an imperial soldier. I hope you will think carefully and not ignore His Majesty's good intentions."
"Your Majesty the Duke, we respect your contribution to the empire. We are not ignorant people. If Marshal Mitchell had not excluded and retaliated against General Garcia for no reason, and arbitrarily installed those incompetent rats within the army, we would not have taken any measures.
this way."
Captain Abel's eyes were red and he said excitedly, "General Garcia has washed away the insult of the first Paraguayan defeat in the second war with the Paraguayan army, but Marshal Mitchell resented General Garcia for replacing him in the first Paraguayan War."
After regaining his position, he used his power to deprive General Garcia of his logistical equipment. When General Garcia was about to regain the state of Magrosso Sur, he replaced General Garcia with Mast, which led to the recapture of Magros Sur.
The Suozhou military operation failed.
Duke Florentine, you are a veteran of the imperial army. You should be aware of the battlefield advantage that General Garcia achieved before he was evacuated. Such a good situation was ruined by Marshal Mitchell. Now he wants to drive General Garcia to the logistics department.
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I’m afraid everyone in the army doesn’t know what the logistics department is. The logistics department is not even as good as the front-line engineering troops. What else can it be if General Garcia is not sent there out of revenge?”
The young white officer named Abel showed no restraint in front of the veteran Duke Forbert, and said passionately, "Although the Han National Defense Force is the enemy of the empire, their fighting spirit is admirable. The defeat in the First Paraguay War was not complete."
It is General Garcia's responsibility, and Marshal Mitchell also has an unshirkable responsibility, so I hope that the Duke will convey our suggestions to His Majesty on behalf of the young imperial soldiers who still have the passion."
"If you have any requests, just put them forward. His Majesty will seriously consider your suggestions."
"First: Restore General Garcia's position and make General Garcia the Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial 6th Army.
Second: Remove Marshal Mitchell from his post and investigate Marshal Mitchell for his crimes of misusing military information and abusing his power.
Third: Disband the black legions and send the imperial army to severely suppress the rebellious black armed forces. At the same time, in order to maintain the purity of the white blood in the empire, it is recommended that your majesty expel the blacks in the country to prevent them from revolting in the future.
Fourth: Dissolve parliament, ban liberal and republican political parties, and strengthen the central power of the imperial government.
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The young white officer put forward more than ten conditions, but at this time the expression on Robert's face became more and more serious.
"Captain Abel, as imperial soldiers, it is our duty to protect the security of the country. Political matters are the responsibility of imperial officials, not soldiers."
Duke Florbert couldn't listen and interrupted him.
"Government officials do not care about national interests and only know how to argue in parliament. The country's situation has declined to such a state that if even the imperial soldiers do not intervene, the Brazilian Empire may fall into the hands of foreigners.
If the empire collapses, government officials and noble lords can immigrate to other countries like the upper classes of Eastern Rome, but what about ordinary white people? Their land and property are all here. Without the land, how can they survive in other countries."
The resting Brazilian soldiers gradually gathered around the two men. The young officer was not affected by the surrounding soldiers and continued, "His Royal Highness Pedro II imitated the French system and gave democratic rights to republicans, liberals and big businessmen. It was a good idea."
, but the French Empire has collapsed under the attack of the German Empire. The French liberal democratic system is no match for the German monarchical centralized system, and the Brazilian Empire's liberal democratic political system is also not suitable for the complex and chaotic domestic situation. We hope that His Highness can make up his mind,
Strengthen the administrative power of the imperial government, follow the example of the German Empire in concentrating national power on economic development, and quell domestic rebellions.
Your Excellency, this is all we ask for, please pass it on to Your Majesty, please!"
"Alas, your ideas are too radical!"
Feeling unable to persuade these young soldiers, Roberto took the letters they had prepared, sighed, turned around and left the military camp.
