Almost every day, Mexicans talk with great interest about the war in the north.
What is gloating over other people's misfortune? It is most appropriate to use it to describe Mexicans. For this country, which had almost half of its land taken away by the United States half a century ago, gloating over other people's misfortune is simply the right thing to do.
"Fort Grant has fallen!"
Although this news was not like a thunderclap, it caused a sensation in Mexico when it reached Mexico - Mexicans were all excitedly talking about when the Americans would fail.
At what point will California be taken by the Empire?
When will the Empire reach the central region...
When Mexicans talked about these topics, naturally they were also talking about one topic - when will Mexico declare war on the United States.
"It will be too late if we don't start a war now!"
Almost all newspapers in Mexico are advocating a war against the United States in a similar tone. Why are Mexicans so anxious?
Because after the fall of Fort Grant, the whole of California opened its doors to the empire, and California... that was taken away from Mexico!
If we don’t declare war, California will belong to the Ming Dynasty!
The Mexicans are anxious!
Faced with the victory of the empire, the anxious Mexicans even ran to the vicinity of the American embassy and opened fire, breaking several windows of the embassy. In response, the newspapers cheered, and some even claimed that it was the sound of revenge.
It seemed that all forces were pushing Mexico toward war.
Despite the turbulent situation, it did not hinder Zhu Youyang, the director of the Land Survey Committee, from boarding a train to another province. As the train left the station, Zhu Youyang flipped through documents and listened to reports from his subordinates.
"So, the people from the embassy who opened fire were indeed from the local area?"
"Yes, Your Highness, we have enough evidence to prove that at least three local nobles were involved in this matter."
Standing in front of His Highness, Diaz spoke respectfully. Coming from the Imperial Investigation Bureau, he was not only the head of the committee's investigation team, but also the head of intelligence and security for His Highness.
"It seems that they are determined to get people to help them declare war on the United States."
"Yes, the newspapers are advocating a declaration of war against the United States. In addition to hatred, they also have the support of local nobles. Now members of Congress are also inclined to support the declaration of war."
Diaz’s answer made Zhu Youyang frown.
“It seems that we need to speed up the land reform.”
Why did the local nobles support declaring war?
It was because the land reform centered on land surveying seriously harmed their interests that they advocated war, hoping to use war to force the imperial high-level officials to abandon land reform.
But this time, they obviously miscalculated.
Because land reform is related to the future of the Mexican Empire and also to Zhu Youyang's future, he will not stop this work no matter what.
"What about the American side? Did they accept the official explanation?"
"Your Highness, as you said, there is no reason for the Americans not to accept it - it is better for nearby residents to accidentally discharge their guns than to be attacked."
What is the meaning of covering one's ears and stealing the bell?
This is like covering one's ears and stealing a bell. In order to avoid the situation from worsening, the United States accepted Mexico's explanation that it was just an accident.
"Although the United States does not want to see Mexico declare war on it, Your Highness, the Imperial Investigation Department has intelligence showing that the Americans seem to be planning to harm you."
Diaz’s report made Zhu Youyang’s eyes light up.
"So, they are planning to take action?"
"Your Highness, based on the intelligence we have so far, they are planning to launch an assassination attempt against you in order to provoke civil unrest."
Listening to Diaz's report, a smile appeared on Zhu Youyang's handsome face.
"It's really a good thing that someone brings you a pillow just when you feel sleepy!"
"Your Highness?"
"This is a double happiness!" Zhu Youyang sneered as he raised his head and glanced at Diaz.
"Haven't we been looking for an excuse to get rid of those guys in the past few years? Now it's just right. With this excuse, we can not only get rid of those local powerful people, but also nationalize all their land!"
Zhu Youyang has been patiently waiting for an opportunity all along. Compared to those people, he has too many bargaining chips in his hand - he would rather let them rebel than take action first.
Why?
This is an open conspiracy!
Unfortunately, those local powerful figures and local nobles did not dare to do so at all, because they were afraid of the Ming Empire behind Zhu Youyang.
Now, the Americans are in charge.
Zhu Youyang said while sneering.
"What is double happiness? This is double happiness. Not only can we solve the land problem once and for all, but we also have a reason to take action against them - not just assassination, but collusion with the Americans to assassinate and sell out the interests of Mexico!"
What is the highest point of morality! This is it!
No matter how the authorities strike back next, it is completely legal! Not only is the reason legal, but even the next step, declaring war on the United States, is justified.
"When and where are they going to start?"
After knowing the time and place, Zhu Youyang said sarcastically.
"These Americans... they are so crude in framing others. Can't they be more secretive and careful so that no one can find fault with them?"
The reason why he sighed like this is that the way Americans do things is as straightforward as donkeys. The only thing they didn't do was to tell others directly that someone was framing them.
"Their methods are indeed very crude, but Your Highness, no matter how crude the methods are, it is still a real incident. Isn't it just such an incident that we need to find an excuse?"
Diaz's answer made Zhu Youyang nod.
"Indeed, all we need is an excuse, just one excuse!"
With an excuse, we can take the opportunity to completely solve the local problems and solve Mexico’s internal problems once and for all.
"However, Your Highness, this matter is beyond our control. I am worried whether it will bring any risks to Your Highness. After all..."
After a pause, looking at His Highness, Dias said seriously.
"Your Highness's precious life cannot be lost, so I think we can take this opportunity to have our people implement the plan!"
"It's no big deal to make some sacrifices to achieve a goal!"
Zhu Youyang waved his hand and said.
"This is the opportunity we've been waiting for. It's worth taking the risk. Let them do it. It's safer this way!"
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