The Royal Military Academy of Rio de Janeiro, a military academy established to consolidate the monarchy's rule, has become a secret stronghold against the rule of Pedro II.
Deodoro da Fonseca, Floriano Peshoto, and Prudente de Morais, three careerists with real power in the Brazilian Imperial Army and political circles gathered.
Together, they secretly planned a military coup to overthrow the monarchy.
"The counter-insurgency war in the six northern states is about to end. The troops loyal to His Majesty the Emperor will be transferred back to Rio de Janeiro in a month at most. There is not much time left for us to prepare."
52-year-old Deodoro Fonseca tapped the table with his right hand and said cautiously, "My troops have been stationed in Teresopolis in the name of a defense change. General Atrenotta, who is responsible for defending the western defense line of Rio de Janeiro, has promised to support us."
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At that time, as long as the troops we arranged in the city control the palace, General Atrenotta will release the defense line as planned and allow our troops to enter Rio de Janeiro."
"There are a total of 35,000 troops stationed in and around Rio de Janeiro. General Atreñota only has more than 4,000 troops under his command. Without the cooperation of the Guards guarding the palace, I am afraid that I will not be able to control Rio de Janeiro with just you and some of your student officers.
situation."
Petoso disagreed with Fonseca's plan and retorted, "It will take a lot of time for the 60,000 counter-rebellion troops to return to Rio de Janeiro. We can definitely postpone the date of the coup. It does not need to be delayed for too long. The coup will be set in 17 days.
After the exchange of defense between the Sao Paulo local army and the central army stationed on the front line, I will immediately order the Sao Paulo state army to move to Rio de Janeiro. With the assistance of the 20,000 Sao Paulo garrison, the chance of winning Rio de Janeiro will be greater."
"There are 50,000 troops confronting the Han army on the front line. General Petoshao withdraws 20,000 elite troops at a time. Isn't he afraid that the Han army will take the opportunity to attack?"
Fonseca said coldly, "And General Petosho, don't forget that there are 30,000 Imperial Central Army troops loyal to His Majesty deployed on the front line of Paraná. If the news leaks that your army is on its way to Rio de Janeiro, try to
Guess, will the central army on the front line stay at the garrison and perform their duties faithfully to resist the Han attack, or will they turn around and attack your army?"
"I believe that the officers of Sao Paulo State can keep the secret, and the real purpose of the troop transfer will not be discovered by the frontline central army."
Whoever's army enters Rio de Janeiro first will have greater power in the new government. Among the factions currently involved in the coup plot, Fonseca and Petosho have the strongest military strength, except for those who have made it clear that they do not seek to be first.
Republican leader Morais Fonseca is the only potential competitor to Petosho.
"The Han army has concentrated heavily on the front line of Paraná, and the troops stationed on the front line cannot be mobilized easily."
Seeing that Petosho and Fonseca could not agree on the issue of deploying troops, Moraes persuaded, "Both Han and Paraguay are the country's great enemies, and they are the key to overthrowing the monarchy of Pedro II.
It controls the garrison in Rio de Janeiro and the Royal Guards that guard the Royal Palace.
General Fonseca served as the principal of the Royal Military Academy before being deployed to the Victoria State Military Command. About two-thirds of the middle and lower-level officers in the Royal Guards came from the Royal Military Academy. General Fonseca took the lead in contacting them.
, it is much more convenient and safer than simply mobilizing troops from the front line."
Morais carefully balanced the interests of the two parties and continued, "The risk of bringing back 20,000 troops from the front line at one time is too high. If only 10,000 troops are brought back, the 10,000 troops will be left to jointly defend Palestine with the central army that has changed defenses."
The front line of Lana State can not only provide follow-up support troops for the Rio de Janeiro operation, but also stabilize the front line. Then, after the operation in Rio de Janeiro is successful, it can then order the front line troops to obey the general's command in the name of the central government. What do you think?"
"Mr. Morais, if you and General Fonseca can agree to one condition, I will not only accept your proposal, but also voluntarily give up the opportunity to run for the first President of the Republic."
Considering the current situation in Brazil, Morais's suggestion is most conducive to the success of the coup. However, after accepting the other party's suggestion, Peshoto was completely at a disadvantage in the presidential competition with Fonseca.
The Brazilian government and civilian influence and appeal are much higher than Peixoto. In terms of experience, qualifications and political skills, Fonseca, who participated in the suppression of the "Seaside Party" uprising in Pernambuco Province in 1848, has an advantage.
With his fame, ability, and the glory brought by planning a military coup, it would be very difficult for Peshoto to surpass Fonseca and ascend to the position of president of the Republic of Brazil.
After several comparisons and analysis of the strength of the two parties, Peixoto wisely made another choice.
"Please say."
"After the success of the Republic, the frontline troops of Paraná State must be integrated with the troops of Sao Paulo State. General Gleist is recommended as the military governor of Goiás State."
"I can agree to your conditions, but you must promise the administrative independence of the three states of Sao Paulo, Paraná and Goiás. You and General Gleist shall not interfere in local political decisions, and at the same time, you shall not violate the provisions of the republican government.
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"As long as the military orders issued by the republican government are approved by the parliament, the troops stationed in the three southwest states will obey the central government's dispatch."
The three people reached an agreement on the distribution of power after the coup was successful, and then began to plan and analyze the key points and steps for seizing power in the coup.
"Through our efforts, the British Minister Sir Auston promised not to interfere in the internal political changes in Brazil. Without the intervention of the British Minister and the more than 10,000-strong expeditionary fleet under the name of General Gordon, the pillars used by His Majesty the Emperor to maintain his brutal rule can be said to be
It's on the verge of collapse, and all that's left is that we can knock His Majesty Pedro's crown to the ground with just a little force."
Morales used the eloquence of an excellent politician and instigated, "Most of the Guards officers in Rio de Janeiro chose to resist the tyranny of the imperial power. His Majesty Pedro's loyal servants were scattered. Next, we only need to echo inside and outside and cooperate."
If the Guards and the city defense troops occupy the palace and control His Majesty the Emperor and Princess Isabella living outside the city, the rule of the Brassagan Dynasty will collapse."
"The 60,000 counter-rebel troops are His Majesty Pedro's last resort. Within a week from the launch of the coup, information transmission and contact between Rio de Janeiro and the outside world must be blocked, and the possibility of contact between the remnants of the royalist party and the counter-rebel troops must be blocked."
"Admiral Garcia, there are people arranged by us to monitor the area around Duke Florentine's residence. They will not be allowed to escape from the city on the night of the coup."......
