The dark clouds of war were about to hang over Paraguay. Even Mrs. Lynch, who was not directly related to the war, could not sleep all night because she was worried about her arrogant lover.
Elisa Lynch and Lopez gave birth to six children.
The eldest son, Juan Francisco Lopez Lynch, was killed by Brazilian soldiers while protecting his father during the Paraguayan War.
The second son, Colina Lopez Lynch, and the youngest son, Miguel Lopez Lynch, died of illness before they reached adulthood due to their weak constitution.
There are three surviving children. The third son, Federico Lopez Lynch (born in 1860), is a playboy. With his prominent background, he runs rampant in the Asuncion area and is very unpopular with his father, Lopez Jr..
The fourth son, Carlos Lopez Lynch (born in 1861), was an obedient and well-behaved boy. He followed his father's advice and joined the army to serve. However, after all, he was still just a newly married man. If his father had
An accident occurred during the war, and without his father standing in front of him to protect him from wind and rain, how could he subdue those arrogant generals and officials?
Neither son has grown up enough to support the power of the Lopez family. The younger daughter Leopoldo Lopez Lynch (born in 1862) has the temperament of a spoiled princess. Ellie
Sal Lynch really couldn't imagine how they could survive in Paraguay without the protection of their lover.
Filled with worries about her lover and fear of an unpredictable future, Elisa Lynch tossed and turned in bed for a long time, and finally decided to become a wife (although little Lopez never held a formal wedding with her).
, tried his best to persuade Lopez Jr. to give up his decision to lead the army personally.
Under the guidance of the maid, she arranged her clothes and jewelry, walked through the long corridor, and came to the central hall. She saw little Lopez sitting on the side of the hall, lowering his head to deal with government affairs.
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"My dear, stop dealing with those boring government affairs. I have a big matter to discuss with you."
"I will follow the Guards to the front line in two days. There are many things to deal with in the government and the army. I will discuss and solve your problem after I finish my work for today."
Little Lopez treated his officers cruelly and harshly, but when dealing with his lover and children, he was patient and tolerant like an ordinary husband and father.
"No, Francisco, this is what I want to tell you. Please, Francisco, for the sake of me and the children, please stay in Asuncion with peace of mind and ignore the damn rebellion on the front line!
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Mrs. Lynch looked excited, grabbed little Lopez's right hand, and begged sincerely: "My dear, your health has not been very good these past two years, and now it has been raining heavily outside. If you are on the way to lead the army to fight,
As the condition worsens, what should I and our children do?
Please, can you not go to the front line? The Kingdom of Paraguay has so many brave and capable generals. With them commanding soldiers in Mato Grosso, wouldn't they be able to solve the Indian rebellion problem?"
"It's different, Elisa. If Harold Peterson (Lieutenant General Commander of the Second Division of the Paraguayan Army) can solve the problem of Indian rebellion in time, I will not make the decision to rush to the front line personally."
Little Lopez stood up and walked around the ornate white jade desk, walked to Mrs. Lynch, and comforted: "My body has almost recovered, and I will take Dr. Doug with me on this trip.
Nothing will go wrong.”
Little Lopez saw the deep worry in Mrs. Lynch's eyes. After patiently reassuring her, he continued: "The Indian rebellion is just a small problem. When the Kingdom's Guards and I arrive in Mato Grosso do Sul,
State, I believe that the rebellion problem will be solved soon. You and the children don’t have to worry about my physical safety. You can stay in the palace safely. When I come back, Elisa, I promise you that I will make a replacement for you.
A formal wedding."
"Francisco, are you telling the truth?"
Suddenly hearing a piece of news that she had never dreamed of hearing, Mrs. Lynch couldn't believe it for a moment.
"Yes, Elisa, I promise you that after I come back from the front line, and before the end of this year at the latest, I will organize a grand wedding for you. I will make you the queen of all Paraguay citizens. I will make you the queen of Paraguay.
Become the happiest woman in Paraguay.”
Little Lopez made a solemn promise: "Our child, Carlos, will be established as the crown prince of the Kingdom of Paraguay, and Federico and Leopoldo will also become the prince and princess of the Kingdom of Paraguay."
Unexpected surprise filled her eyes. The initial anxiety caused by worrying about her lover's safety was quickly filled with happiness after hearing little Lopez's promise.
The surprise was mixed with happiness, coupled with the fact that she had just seen little Lopez full of energy and moving freely, Mrs. Lynch's worries about little Lopez's physical condition were much reduced.
"My dear, you must protect your body. If, I mean, the probability is very low, if you feel uncomfortable, you must return to Asuncion immediately!"
"Don't worry, I assure you that if there is any problem with my physical condition, I will return to Asuncion immediately."
After making repeated promises to send away his chattering lover, little Lopez's body seemed to have suffered a heavy blow from the disease, and in the next moment, it suddenly became serious.
The rosy face turned pale. If you look closely, you can still see a trace of edema. The straight back had to bend downward slightly because of the pain in the body.
The hands with bulging veins were on the table, but they still couldn't stop twitching and trembling.
The bodyguard who was personally attending to little Lopez's daily life discovered something was wrong with him, and quickly took out the medicine prepared by Doctor Doug and helped little Lopez drink it.
After drinking the medicine, he sat in a chair and rested for more than 20 minutes. When the sweat on his head evaporated and disappeared, little Lopez's pale face slowly returned to normal.
Little Lopez is getting older. He was born in 1827 and just celebrated his 62nd birthday this year. His black hair on his temples has turned gray, and the remaining half of his white appearance on his face has also been polished by the years and has become more trendy.
Characteristics of the yellow race.
Time has decayed little Lopez's body, but it has not annihilated his fanatical and stubborn spirit! Dragging his newly recovered body, little Lopez held a baton and walked to a huge portrait of a human body on the wall.
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The character in the portrait is the French Emperor Napoleon. Lopez admired Napoleon very much and always regarded him as his idol. Therefore, when he visited Europe as Paraguay's state representative in his early years, he spent a lot of money to buy this portrait.
Then he took it back to Paraguay and hung it where he usually lives.
From the outbreak of the Paraguay War to taking the initiative to being trapped in the Humaita Fortress, the portrait of Emperor Napoleon accompanied the young Lopez through the most difficult period. Recalling the arduous defensive battle of the Humaita Fortress, many officers, generals and even the little
When Lopez himself fell into despair, it was Napoleon's portrait that gave little Lopez the faith to persevere and encouraged him to persevere. Finally, the Chinese Workers' Rebel Army led by Li Mingyuan intervened in the battle! They won the victory!
At the end of May 1889, a late autumn with frequent floods and heavy rains,
Lopez Jr. can look back with satisfaction on the long journey he has taken over the past 62 years.
He led the weak Paraguay to defeat the attacks of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.
He crushed the British challenge to his country's independence, and cracked down on and arrested many traitors who secretly intended to subvert his regime.
And just as Lopez thinks he has achieved something,
There are also an astonishing amount of unfinished things left, and the vast and fertile land is eager for people to cultivate it.
However, the ignorant and ignorant Paraguayan citizens are unable to understand their own great ideas and raise their thoughts above the level predetermined by mysterious destiny.
Lopez Jr. has always had lofty career ideals;
Even if he uses intimidation, force suppression, violent detention and other means to drive the people, it is for the strength and rise of the country.
No matter what the real facts and truths are, Lopez thinks so and has never doubted it. His serious physical illness cannot defeat Lopez, who has lofty ideals. He cannot allow himself to fall. He still has to lead Paraguay.
The army and citizens put down the hateful Indian rebellion, defeated external enemies, and won the final victory for the Kingdom of Paraguay! Remove obstacles for the next generation of successors to the Lopez family and leave a powerful empire for Carlos! Just like his father.
, paving the way for him to take power in Paraguay.
In order to quell the Indian rebellion, little Lopez made intensive arrangements. The next morning, Colonel Mariano Alonso, commander of the 1st Paraguayan Guards Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Mandeili, commander of the cavalry battalion, and the artillery battalion were scheduled to set off.
Major Carlires, commander of the engineer battalion, Major Belgrod, as well as the remaining troops of the Paraguayan Guards responsible for guarding the city of Asuncion, the 1st Brigade of the Paraguayan Army and other major officers and government officials gathered in the central hall of the palace.
"Tomorrow morning, the 1st Guards Regiment, Cavalry Battalion, Engineer Battalion and other units will set off to the front line to counter the rebellion. Carlos will take over the command of the remaining units of the Guards and the 1st Army Brigade.
Count José de Code, General Enrique, after I leave Asunción, I hope that you will assist Carlos in handling rear affairs and the security and defense of Asunción."
Prime Minister Lopez Jr. named Lieutenant General Enrique, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Paraguay and Commander of the Guards.
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
The two stood up straight and responded loudly.
"The arrest and interrogation of traitors in the city will continue after I leave Asuncion!
Carlos, I leave this matter to you! After the meeting, Colonel Mariano Alonso will follow my instructions and hand over the relevant work to you."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will follow your instructions."
As the illegitimate son of little Lopez, Carlos was brought to the central hall for the first time and was given the power to manage the Asuncion garrison and deal with traitors.
His father's fancy is undoubtedly to train him as the heir to the kingdom. Therefore, even if he got the decision from his mother in advance that his father promised to make him the heir last night, he really heard the news that he had the power in his hand.
Los Lopez still couldn't help but feel all kinds of excitement and excitement in his heart.
The Lopez family is not an orthodox European royal family and does not place too much emphasis on the tradition of succession. Before his father, Lopez Jr., took over the power of his grandfather, he did not rely on his status as the eldest son, but on the importance of the elder Lopez and his
The power in his hands, as long as he has the power in his hands, even if his brother has the advantage in the succession, it is impossible to shake his position.
Little Lopez brought Carlos to the central hall in person, and gave his son the power to manage Asunción's affairs on his behalf. He also had the intention of paving the way for his son and hinting to everyone that he intended to make Carlos his heir.
After his son's appointment was successfully approved and no one from the officials or military officers present raised any objections, little Lope then began to make follow-up arrangements.
"The rebellion and rampant traitors within the kingdom are inseparable from the infiltration and agitation of the Han state! The surveillance of the Han embassy must be further strengthened. There must not be any interference from the Han state after I leave.
The turmoil in the rear caused by this!"
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, the Guards will once again deploy a company of troops to monitor and investigate the Han Legation!"
The commander of the Guards expressed his position.
"The hateful Easterners of the Han Dynasty are the leaders who caused the turmoil in the kingdom. Many stupid and ignorant citizens only committed the shameful act of conspiring to betray the country after listening to the instigation of the Han people! For these fools! Death and graves are the only way to go.
This is their most worthy destination!”
Little Lopez was so stubborn that he blamed the failure of Paraguay’s government on the Chinese side.
After Angry made an accusation against the Han State, he deliberately showed his generosity and kindness: "Stupid traitors do not deserve forgiveness, but those women and children who were implicated because of their stupid actions, if the women and children are found out,
If they did not participate in the shameful plans of their husbands and fathers, their culpability will be reduced, and they will be released after being detained for a period of time."
"Those poor women and children will definitely be grateful to His Majesty for his kindness and tolerance."
After Lopez's performance ended, the officials and military officers in the hall cooperated in a timely manner.
"They are also citizens of Paraguay, and as their monarch, it is my responsibility to guide them on the right path."
Little López positioned himself as the leader and controller of Paraguay's subjects. With a single word, he decided the future fate of thousands or even tens of thousands of women and children.
After ending the topic of dealing with the rebels, Lopez Jr. turned his attention to the rebellion in Togrosso do Sul.
"The number of Indian rebels in Mato Grosso do Sul and the Chaco Plains in the west has exceeded 10,000. General Harold Peterson and his 8,000 soldiers of the Second Division were destroyed by heavy rains.
Factors such as embankments, disease, and combat losses have led to serious troop attrition. According to the latest intelligence sent back by Lieutenant General Harold Peterson, the number of combat-capable soldiers in the Second Division has dropped to 5,000. In addition, heavy rains and floods that broke embankments
The supply communication channel between the Second Division and the Third Division stationed in Puerto Casado was blocked. In addition to the difficulties of dispersed and insufficient troops, the Third Division also faced the problem that ammunition supplies were about to be exhausted.
Based on the current situation in Mato Grosso do Sul, I decided to mobilize the main force of the navy and form a transportation and supply fleet. First, we would connect the water channels along Concepción and Casado Port, and then change to the land route and enter Mato Grosso do Sul.
State, rendezvous with the Second Division troops and replenish ammunition and supplies for them."
"Your Majesty, due to the heavy rain, the waters of the Paraguay River are very windy and turbulent. The transport fleet is traveling on the water. It is very likely that accidents will occur due to the bad weather."
Rear Admiral Don Jose Falcon, commander of the Paraguayan Navy Fleet and actually responsible for the task of protecting the water routes in the Paraguay Basin, warned.
“More than 80% of the kingdom’s important mineral resources are located in the newly recovered areas of Mato Grosso do Sul and southern Goias. Although the natural weather is severe, if the situation in Mato Grosso do Sul continues to be turbulent,
Or if it spreads to the southern region of Goias, the losses suffered by the royal government will be doubled. The situation in Mato Grosso do Sul must be effectively contained within two months!
The supply of ammunition and supplies to frontline troops must also be restored as soon as possible.
A little bad weather is not a big problem! According to the scheduled plan, assemble the transport fleet and set off immediately tomorrow!"
Lopez Jr. clarified the urgency of quelling the Indian rebellion, and immediately issued a mandatory departure order to the naval transport fleet.