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Text Chapter 828 The United States intervenes

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    "Gentlemen, what position should we take now? Should we support Argentina or leave it alone?" President Alfonso Pena asked.  Whether one supports Argentina or remains neutral, this will have a huge impact on Brazil's future.  Therefore, even if Alfonso Pena is the president, everyone's opinions must be widely listened to!

    "Your Excellency, I think we should support Argentina and declare war on Chile, just like how we united against Paraguay decades ago! The Chileans are very ambitious. After they defeat Argentina, it will be our turn next.  !¡± Foreign Minister Mullen first expressed his stance!

    "That's right, Mr. President! The Chileans now have the support of the Chinese. Unless China is defeated, otherwise, the ambitions of the Chileans will be endless!" Navy Secretary Nelson also said.

    ¡°Minister Patrick, what¡¯s your opinion?¡± President Alfonso Pena asked.

    "Your Excellency, I also support declaring war on Argentina! However, we are not ready for war yet. If we declare war on Chile, I can guarantee that the Chilean navy staying at the mouth of the La Plate River will definitely move north.  Attack our navy. In addition, the army also needs time to assemble and mobilize, as well as prepare combat supplies. Therefore, my point of view is to declare war on Chile after a period of time, and let Chile and Argentina fight for a period of time to gain enough for us.  time. I think Argentina may not be Chile's opponent. But it will take some time for Chile to defeat Argentina on land!" said Army Minister Patrick!

    Alfonso=President Pena nodded.  Brazil has always regarded itself as the largest country in South America. Although it is also a weak country on the world stage, it is the well-deserved leader in this poor place in South America.  Brazil does not want the current situation in South America to change. To be precise, it does not want a country that can threaten Brazil to emerge.  Therefore, if Chile wants to rise, Brazil will definitely suppress it.  The only thing that worries Brazil is China standing behind Chile!

    "Then, from now on, the army and navy will start preparing for battle! As for when to declare war on Chile and when to join the war, we will see the specific situation at that time!" President Alfonso Pena said.

    At this time, the secretary of the presidential palace walked into the conference room and whispered a few words in President Alfonso Pena¡¯s ear, but President Alfonso Pena¡¯s face changed in an instant!

    "Your Excellency, what happened?" Foreign Minister Mullen asked.

    "Chile demanded that Argentina surrender, but Argentine President Jos¨¦ Figueroa Alqueta refused to surrender. The angry Chilean navy bombarded Buenos Aires, causing huge casualties to Argentina. The Argentine president and cabinet members  They have all fled Buenos Aires. Moreover, the Argentine President has issued a declaration that he will fight to the end!" Alfonso = President Pena said!

    "Oh God! These cruel Chileans actually opened fire on civilians. This is simply an act of the devil!" Foreign Minister Mullen said in shock.  He seems to have forgotten that during the Paraguayan War decades ago, when they were encircling and suppressing the Paraguayan guerrillas, their Brazilian army did not kill any Paraguayans. Eighty-five percent of Paraguay's population died in the war.  Got it!

    Mullen¡¯s words were not met, because the other people¡¯s faces were already very ugly!

    "Your Excellency Nelson, is our navy capable of protecting our security?" President Alfonso Pena asked.

    "Your Excellency, I have to admit that the Chilean Navy is much stronger than us. Today's battle between the Chilean Navy and the Argentine Navy can be seen. At present, we cannot defeat the Chilean Navy!" Nelson said.  Although the Brazilian Navy is not weak, it has also ordered four advanced battleships from the United States.  However, the disastrous defeat suffered by the Argentine Navy has taught them a lesson!

    "Your Excellency, President, we must carefully consider whether to declare war on Chile! If we are to be involved in a war, we may have to be prepared to evacuate residents of coastal cities!" Army Secretary Patrick also said!

    "Could it be that those Chileans will also launch attacks on our coastal cities?" Foreign Minister Mullen's eyes widened!

    "Nothing is impossible! Since they dare to bombard Buenos, they dare to bombard Rio de Janeiro!" Navy Secretary Nelson said!

    "Mr. Mullen, in your reply to the Argentine Ambassador, just say that we need to think about it carefully!" President Alfonso Pena said.  Obviously, after the Chilean Navy bombarded Buenos Aires, Brazil became a little bit cautious.

    The Brazilian Navy obviously cannot resist the Chilean Navy. Once Brazil joins the war and the Chilean Navy also shells Brazilian coastal cities, then Brazil willThe loss would be huge.  It is not cost-effective for Brazil to suffer a huge disaster for the sake of Argentina!  !Almost all the purified areas in Argentina and Brazil are within the range of naval guns.  Therefore, they have to think carefully!

    "Yes, Mr. President, I understand! But, are we just going to stand idly by? Without our help, it will be difficult for Argentina to defeat Chile's invasion. Once Argentina is defeated, Chile, with its rapidly expanding ambitions, will definitely sell out to us.  !" Foreign Minister Mullen said!

    "We all know this! It's just that I am the president of Brazil, and I have to consider the interests of Brazil first!" Alfonso = President Pena said!  Obviously, until the Brazilian Navy can protect Brazil from the threat of the Chilean Navy, President Alfonso Pena cannot make a decision on whether to participate in the war!

    That night, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mullen conveyed the decision of President Alfonso Pena to the Argentine Ambassador to Brazil. This decision made the Argentine Ambassador very hopeful. When the news was returned to Argentina, the Argentine government was also very shocked.  If Brazil does not participate in the war, it will be very difficult for Argentina to defeat Chile when the navy is defeated.  Therefore, Argentine President Jos¨¦ Figueroa Alqueta ordered Foreign Minister Kim to go to Rio de Janeiro in person to persuade Brazil to participate in the war against Chile!

    Chile also has its own sources in Brazil. After learning about Brazilian President Alfonso Pena¡¯s decision, everyone in Chile breathed a sigh of relief.  It would be best for Chile to avoid fighting Brazil.  After all, Brazil's population is seven times that of Chile, and its economic strength is more than three times that of Chile.  If Brazil is determined to go to war with Chile, it will be very difficult for Chile to win!  Fortunately, the navy's bombardment in Buenos Aires completely shocked Brazil.  This is undoubtedly an unexpected surprise for Chile.  Compared with the trouble caused to Chile due to the bombardment of Buenos Aires, the benefits achieved are simply too great!

    Chilean President Errazuriz immediately ordered the army to prepare for combat as soon as possible to defeat Argentina in one fell swoop and end the war.  President Errazuriz seems to have seen the dawn of victory. He has even considered again what territory he will ask for from Argentina after defeating it.  Chile is already coveting the fertile lands east of the Andes.  Chile¡¯s land is small and there are many deserts and Gobis, which have seriously hindered Chile¡¯s development.  If we can obtain a fertile territory east of the Andes, it will be of great benefit to improving Chile's national strength!

    If Chile wants to become a major country in South America, it must increase its domestic population, and it is imperative to acquire a wider territory.  Among its neighbors, only Argentina is Chile's best target.  Therefore, Chile's invasion of Argentina is inevitable!

    After the war between Chile and Argentina broke out, the world¡¯s attention was also focused here.  In particular, the United States, which has always regarded the Americas as its own backyard, is even more intolerant of China's support of forces in South America.  From the perspective of the United States, this is undoubtedly a provocation by China against the United States, or even a layout by China to invade the United States.  This can be seen from China¡¯s acquisition of naval bases in Colombia and Ecuador and China¡¯s subversion of the Mexican government.  Therefore, the United States is very concerned about this war.

    On the evening of July 24, the U.S. Ambassador to Argentina visited the President of Argentina.  Argentine President Jose Figueroa Alqueta confessed to the US ambassador the problems Argentina is currently facing.  The U.S. ambassador to Argentina immediately stated that the United States would provide support to Argentina as much as possible.  For example, the United States will provide equipment for 10 infantry divisions to Argentina, which will be used by Argentina to resist the invasion of Chile.  At the same time, the United States will also exert its influence on the issue of whether Brazil will participate in the war!  And all this is exactly what the Argentine government wants to see!

    Rio de Janeiro, at 11 o'clock in the evening on July 24, a carriage entered the presidential palace.  This carriage belongs to the U.S. Embassy in Brazil.  Zachary, the U.S. ambassador to Brazil, was sitting on the carriage. He had just received an order from the United States, asking him to come forward to persuade Brazil to declare war on Chile.  To this end, the United States will provide great support to Brazil!

    "Ambassador Zachary, good evening!" Brazilian President Alfonso Pena smiled with a smile on his face after seeing Zachary, the U.S. Ambassador to Brazil.  After China began to support Chile, the relationship between Brazil and the United States also developed by leaps and bounds!

    ¡°Your Excellency, President, I¡¯m sorry to bother you so late!¡± Ambassador Zachary said apologetically!
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