Chapter 760: Sino-Mexican Friendship Treaty
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Madero happily left the command of the Sixth Army, and after receiving the promise of General Gao Chang and others, it was already a sure thing that he would become the president of Mexico! Although, in order to become president, he betrayed the interests of many countries, but for him, this is nothing. In the Western mindset, although national interests are important, personal interests are the most important. When there is a conflict between national interests and personal interests, many people will choose personal interests.
The same is true of Madero! Although, the conditions proposed by China are very dangerous for Mexico. The Mexican government, in a great way, will become a puppet of China! Even if China promised to ease its grip on Mexico after defeating the United States, Madero was not convinced. It's just that now he has no other choice. If he refuses, the position of president will probably belong to Pancho Villa. He was sure that as long as the Chinese agreed to make Pancho Villa president of Mexico, that guy would be willing to sell Mexico out. The thought of this made Madero's heart feel a lot better. In his opinion, he is defending Mexico, he is a hero, not a shameful traitor!
The Chinese side also got what it wanted, and with Mexico as an advance base, it would have a lot less trouble when attacking the United States. Squadrons can land in Mexico and then pass through the northern region of Mexico and go straight into the heart of the United States! It's much easier than overseeing the heavily defended West Coast region of the United States! Other than that. Mexico's military will fight alongside China's, even if it is weak. But there is always no problem with dealing with civilians. Civilians in the United States, most of whom own guns. After the Chinese attack on the United States, these civilians will definitely attack the squadron. When the time comes, these Mexican troops will be able to come in handy, and they will be able to use them to protect the transport lines and maintain the stability of the occupied territories, all within their power! They can even take on the same tasks as the Japanese. Specially for the squadron to carry the black pot!
After determining the candidate for the Mexican president, General Gao Chang and Colonel Xu Mao reported to the General Staff and the Military Intelligence Bureau respectively. The selection of the person they determined required the approval of the General Staff and the Military Intelligence Agency. In fact, before the squadron entered Mexico, Mexico's operations had always been led by the Military Intelligence Agency. Merely. In the end, it was with the help of the military that it succeeded.
The General Staff Headquarters and the Military Intelligence Bureau had no objection to the candidates proposed by General Gao Chang and Colonel Xu Mao, and directly reported to Wang Yuze. Wang Yuze also does not know much about the situation in Mexico. However, who will be the president of Mexico. For China, it will not have much impact, as long as it ensures China's interests in Mexico and makes preparations for war against the United States. Hence the nomination of Admiral Gao Chang and Colonel Xu Mao. Wang Yuze directly agreed. At the same time, an order was given. They are required to control the political situation in Mexico as much as possible, so as to avoid crossing the river and tearing down bridges after Madero becomes president. In this case, it will be a big blow to China!
After obtaining the consent of the country, Admiral Gao Chang and others summoned Madero and Pancho Villa again. When Admiral Gao Chang announced that Mexico's president would be Madero, Madero almost jumped to his feet, his face full of joy. Pancho Villa, on the other hand, was very disappointed. Although, he had already guessed that this would be the result, but he still had a hint of luck in his heart. But now that Admiral Gao Chang announced it himself, the illusion in his heart was completely shattered. However, in order to compensate Pancho Villa, or to counterbalance Madero, Admiral Gao Chang made Yì Pancho Villa the Minister of War of the Mexican government.
In this regard, although Madero was a little reluctant, he was also unwilling to offend China at this time, so he had to pinch his nose and admit it! And Pancho Villa, when he learned that he would become a high-ranking Minister of War, was also happy. Although, compared with the president, there is a big gap between this position and the president. However, he was still very satisfied with being able to control the army units throughout the country. Besides, in the future, Mexico's main task will be to prepare for China's attack on the United States, and Mexico's army units will be the top priority of development, and he, the Minister of War, will certainly be in a high-ranking position. As long as the Chinese are satisfied, perhaps, he will have a chance to regain the presidency!
Three days later, on February 9, 1904, the Mexican government headed by Madero was officially established in Mexico City. Although half of Mexico City was reduced to rubble in the war a few days ago, it did not affect the cheering mood of Mexicans. The Dias dictatorship ruled Mexico for more than 20 years, and the vast majority of Mexicans could not bear the brutal oppression. For the government, they are full of expectations and hope to lead them to a better life.
These Mexicans, however, are doomed to disappointment! The establishment of the Mexican government, at least in the short term, will allow all its energy to devote all its energy to economic development. According to the agreement between Madero and China, after the establishment of the Mexican government, it will concentrate on developing its military strength, and at the same time vigorously improve the transportation conditions in the northern region of Mexico, so as to prepare for China's attack on the United States in the next war!
At nine o'clock in the morning of the same day, Madero was sworn in at the presidential palace in the presence of tens of thousands of Mexican people. In his subsequent inaugural speech, Madero declared that Diaz's dictatorship would be gone forever and that Mexico would enter a new era. Although much of Mexico is still under the control of Dias's henchmen, he believes that with the help of Mexico's friends, China, the government will only be able to regain them. At the same time, he urged Mexico's other states to surrender to the government, which can go unpunished. In addition, regarding the invasion of Mexico by the United States, Madero also said that the United States has damaged Mexico's sovereignty by invading Mexico, and hopes that the US team can withdraw from Mexico immediately.
Although the power of this president has been greatly restricted, Madero is also very satisfied to be able to become the president of Mexico. In the Cabinet, with the exception of Pancho Villa, the post of Minister of War was held by Pancho Villa, and the other important ministries were held by the Mexican bourgeoisie. However, these people must fully cooperate with the Chinese side.
The Mexican bourgeoisie was also very happy with Madero becoming president of the government. This, they declared, was the victory of the bourgeois revolution in Mexico. These bourgeoisie, for the government, have great hopes. And, in order to get the government through the crisis, the capitalists agreed to provide 100 million pesos to the government.
In the afternoon of the same day, Madero, who has become the president of Mexico, signed the "Sino-Mexican Friendship Treaty" on behalf of Mexico and China. The "Treaty" stipulates that Mexico will borrow 500 million Chinese yuan from China with its domestic silver mines, oil and other resources to improve transportation facilities and build up an army in northern Mexico. Mexico's army and navy will be trained by an advisory group sent by the Chinese side, and all equipment will also be purchased from the Chinese side. After the outbreak of war between China and the United States, the Mexican army will be under the command of the Chinese side and fight against the United States until the United States is defeated! The Mexican market will also be fully opened to China.
There is no doubt that this Treaty. Having completely tied Mexico to China's chariot, the Madero government, in a certain way, has become a puppet supported by the Chinese side!
After the establishment of the Mexican government, the next task was to recover the other states that were still ruled by Dias's henchmen, and to drive the Americans out of Mexico. The second point, in particular, is important. More than 100,000 U.S. troops are advancing from northern Mexico to the south, which is suspected to be a very big threat to the Mexican government.
By the time the Mexican government was formed, the U.S. Second and Third Armies had already occupied San Luis Potosí, north of Mexico City, and the squadron's original logistical supply line from Mazatlan to Mexico City had been cut off. However, fortunately, as the squadron continued to approach Mexico City and the logistics supply line became longer and longer, the supply base had been changed from Mazatlan in the north to Acapulco in the south. From here to Mexico City, enter, plus safe!
On the day of the establishment of the Mexican government, former Mexican President Díaz also boarded a light cruiser of the U.S. Navy in Veracruz and headed north with his cabinet members. As for the tens of thousands of troops who broke through from Mexico City, they all went to the southern area of Mexico City. The United States, on the other hand, did not dispatch the capacity to transport tens of thousands of troops loyal to Díaz to northern Mexico. After Díaz arrives in northern Mexico, he will have to reorganize the army, which is also the intention of the United States, they hope that Díaz can be attached to the United States, so that the United States can control Díaz well.
Dias is naturally well aware of this. But now that he is about to be cornered, he has to grit his teeth and agree. If he loses the support of the United States again, he will really be completely finished. For the establishment of the Mexican government headed by Madero, Díaz, on the American light cruiser, telegraphed to the officials of the Mexican states, he claimed that the Madero government was illegitimate, it was a rebellion, and Gen could not represent Mexico and called on everyone to rise up against Madero's rule!