Chapter 310 Nanhua is a peace-loving country (Second update, please subscribe)
"war!"
Looking at Buenos Aires outside the car window, Domingo seemed a little depressed.
Soon, this beautiful city will be baptized by war. After a fierce war, what will be the outcome of this "most orderly city in the world" as described by Charles Darwin?
In Domingo's imagination, the artillery fire seemed to raze the city to the ground. After all, it was well known that the firepower of the South China Security Force was extremely powerful.
“Perhaps, in a few months, this city will be wiped out from the world!”
The moment the carriage stopped in front of the "Palazzo Rose", Domingo couldn't help but feel dazed. He even felt that today would be his last time to appreciate this beautiful city.
In a few months, he would never be able to see this again.
After entering the "Palazzo Rosada", Domingo, carrying a briefcase, followed a staff member to the foreign minister's office on the third floor. Two minutes later, the Argentine foreign minister's secretary came out of the office.
"Mr. Representative, the Foreign Minister has been waiting for you for a long time!"
"Excuse me, Thomas."
Domingo knew that the secretary wearing glasses, his father was the largest landowner in Buenos Aires. He had a typical English appearance. Like his friends, his father was a landlord, and they entered the government and became secretaries of a high-ranking official. This was a manifestation of British immigrants' involvement in politics. In a dozen years, they would enter Congress and become members of parliament, and even become high-ranking officials one day.
All of this is extremely possible. Maybe, in a few decades, there will be a British president. Who knows? All of this is extremely possible. …
"please!"
After pushing open the door, Thomas looked at Domingo carefully. As the secretary of the foreign minister, he certainly knew that the reason why this company representative came here was to deliver an "ultimatum".
If a diplomatic letter of protest can be considered an ultimatum.
Following Thomas into the office, Domingo looked at Bello, who had an angry look on his face, and he spoke politely.
"Foreign Minister Bello!"
In fact, Domingo and Bello are not strangers. They even studied at the same university in the past. However, Domingo's family was purged like many old nobles after Urquiza seized power, but Bello's family always stood in line. In the past few decades, his family has long become one of the most famous families in Buenos Aires.
I am envious.
However, their positions are now completely different. Domingo is no longer an Argentine. What has Argentina brought to his family?
There is nothing else except painful memories.
"Domingo, is there something important that I have to meet with you so early in the morning?"
"It is of course a very important matter, Bello, I think you should have received a report from the border area!"
Rolling up his sleeves, Domingo looked at his watch - this kind of watch is a specialty of Nanhua.
"Please record the time. It is now 10:10 a.m. on October 6, 1869, Buenos Aires time. I, Domingo Maria, on behalf of the American Company, submit an official diplomatic letter to the Argentine Foreign Minister to protest against the unilateral invasion of the company's territory by the Argentine army..."
Then he took out the document from the briefcase and handed it over with both hands.
"Foreign Minister Bello, it is now 10:10 am on October 6, 1869. On behalf of the company, I officially announce that from now on, Argentina has 48 hours to decide whether to accept our request. Otherwise, we will reserve the right to take further action!"
While saying this, Domingo felt that the resentment that had been suppressed in his heart for many years since his father was shot by Urquiza and the estate was confiscated was finally released. At this moment, he felt very relieved!
For a moment, Bello almost wanted to roar loudly and scold the other party for "distorting the facts."
But when the words came to his lips, he still said it.
"Oh, Domingo...my friend, you have to understand, what are you doing?"
Domingo nodded and replied.
"From now on, you have 48 hours to make a decision!"
After repeating this sentence once again, Domingo found that he seemed not as excited as before.
After receiving the document handed over by Domingo, Bello's mood was extremely complicated. He was very annoyed. In fact, he had learned the news through a secret telegram from the representative in South China half an hour ago, but what about now?
When he took the document, he still couldn't calm down.
What kind of document is this?
Is America declaring war on Argentina?
Of course, not yet!
But one thing is certain: in 48 hours, the two sides will go to war!
Because there is no way Argentina will accept their "ultimatum".
Looking up, Bello's eyes were still a little complicated.
"Pay 2 million pesos in compensation and recognize the land outside the trench as the company's territory. Domingo, you know, no patriotic Argentine will accept such conditions. Do you know what this means?"
In response to Bello's reminder, Domingo simply nodded and said.
"I know it very well, but this is the condition set by the company. In the past few years, we have been tolerant. For the sake of peace, we have never approached the trench. We hope that the trench can become the boundary of peace between the two sides. However, the facts have proved that our concessions have only been exchanged for Buenos Aires' greed. It is your greed that has ruined everything!"
Is this a distortion of the facts?
Of course not. After all, Argentine soldiers did set foot on the Company's territory. Of course, in the past few years, the Company did not advance its settlements close to the trenches, but kept a certain distance. Why?
The reason is simple: to give the Argentines space and opportunities to "cross the border".
If they don’t “cross the border”, how can Nanhua have any chance!
The plan proved successful, and eventually the Argentines could no longer control their desire for territory, and they expanded beyond the trenches. And then what?
Conflicts inevitably occurred.
"Domingo! You have to know... this... this is war!"
Bello sighed deeply, as if he was still sighing for peace, but in reality, he was also fed up with the so-called peace.
"We have been doing everything we can to maintain peace. Unfortunately, peace has been destroyed by you!"
Although there was regret in his mouth, there was not even a trace of regret on Domingo's face. There was even a flash of excitement between his eyebrows...
(End of this chapter)
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