Looking at Buenos Aires outside the car window, Domingo felt a little heavy.
Soon, this beautiful city will be baptized by war. After a fierce war, what will be the outcome of this "most organized city in the world" as described by Charles Darwin?
In Domingo's imagination, it seemed that the artillery fire would level the city to the ground. After all, as we all know, the firepower of the Nanhua security forces is extremely powerful.
"Perhaps, in a few months, this city will be wiped from the world!"
When the carriage stopped in front of the Rose Palace, Domingo couldn't help but feel a little lost. He even felt that today would be the last time he would appreciate this beautiful city.
After a few months, he would never see it again.
After entering the Rose Palace, Domingo, who was carrying a briefcase, was guided by a staff member to the outside of the foreign minister's office on the third floor. Two minutes later, the secretary of the Argentine foreign minister walked out of the office.
"Mr. Representative, the Foreign Minister has been waiting for you for a long time!"
"Excuse me, Thomas."
Domingo knew that this secretary wearing glasses, his father is the largest landowner in Buenos Aires, he has a typical English appearance, he is the same as his friends, their father
They are landowners, and they enter the government and become the secretaries of a certain high-ranking official. This is a manifestation of British immigrants' involvement in politics. After more than ten years, they will enter the Parliament and become members of the parliament, and even become high-ranking officials one day.
All of this is extremely possible. Perhaps, in a few decades, there will be a British-American president. Who knows? All of this is extremely possible...
"please!"
After opening the door, Thomas looked at Domingo carefully. As the secretary of the Foreign Minister, he certainly knew that the reason why the company representative came here was to deliver the "ultimatum."
If a diplomatic letter expressing protest can be considered an "ultimatum".
Following Thomas into the office, Domingo looked at Bello with an angry face and said politely.
"Foreign Minister Bello!"
In fact, Domingo and Bello are no strangers. They even studied at the same university in the past. However, Domingo's family was purged like many old dignitaries after Urquiza seized power. But what about Bello? His
However, his family always stands up well. In the past few decades, his family has long become one of the most well-known families in Buenos Aires.
Envy is envy.
However, their positions are completely different now. Domingo is no longer Argentinian. What has Argentina brought to his family?
Except for painful memories, there is nothing else.
"Brother Domingo, don't you know what's important about making an urgent appointment so early?"
"Of course it is a very important thing, Bello, I think you should have received reports 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 in the morning of October 6, 1869, Buenos Aires time. I, Domingo María, on behalf of the American Company, submitted an official diplomatic letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Argentina, stating
Protest against the unilateral intrusion of the Argentine military into the company’s territory…”
Then he took out the document from the document bag and handed it over with both hands.
"Foreign Minister Bello, it is now 10:10 in the morning of 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 further
The power to act!”
While saying this, Domingo only felt that the resentment he had suppressed in his heart for many years, ever since his father was shot by Urquiza and the manor was confiscated, was released. At this time, he felt so relieved!
For a moment, Bello almost wanted to yell loudly and scold the other party for "distorting facts."
But when the words came to his lips, he still said it.
"Oh, Domingo...my friend, you must understand, what are you doing?"
Domingo nodded and replied.
"From now on, you have 48 hours to make a decision!"
After repeating this sentence again, Domingo found that he seemed to be less excited than before.
After receiving the document handed over by Domingo, Bello's mood was extremely complicated. He was very annoyed. In fact, he had already learned the news through a secret message from the representative in South China half an hour ago, but now
Woolen cloth?
When he received the document, he still couldn't calm down.
What kind of document is this?
Is the American Company declaring war on Argentina?
Of course, not yet!
But one thing that is certain is that after 48 hours, the two sides will go to war!
Because Argentina cannot accept their "ultimatum".
Looking up, Bello's eyes were still a little complicated.
"Compensation of 2 million pesos and recognition of the land outside the trenches as company territory, Domingo, you know, no patriotic Argentinian will accept such conditions. Do you know what this means?"
In response to Bello's reminder, Domingo just nodded and said.
"I know it very well, but this is the condition set by the company. In the past many years, we have been tolerant. For the sake of peace, we have never been close to the trench. We hope that the trench can become the boundary of peace between us, but the facts have proved that
What we gained in return for our concession was Buenos Airi’s greed, and it was your greed that 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 move settlements closer to the trenches, but kept a certain distance. Why?
Otherwise, it is just to give Argentinians space and opportunities to "cross the border."
If they don't "cross the border", how can Nanhua have a chance?
The plan proved successful, and eventually the Argentines could not control their thirst for territory and expanded beyond the trenches. Then what?
Conflicts inevitably occur.
"Brother Domingo! You have to know...this...this is war!"
Bello sighed, as if he was still sighing for peace, but in fact? He was also fed up with the so-called peace.
"We have been doing everything possible 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...