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"Gentlemen, what position should we take now? Do you support Argentina, or don't ask? President Alfonso Pena asked. Whether it is to support Argentina or to remain neutral, this will have a huge impact on Brazil's future. Therefore, even if Alfonso Pena is president, it is necessary to listen to everyone's opinions!

"Your Excellency the President, I think we should support Argentina and declare war on Chile, just as we united against Paraguay decades ago! The Chileans are very ambitious, and when they beat Argentina, it's our turn to be next! Foreign Minister Mullen was the first to speak!

"That's right, Your Excellency! The Chileans now have the support of the Chinese, unless China is defeated, otherwise the ambitions of the Chileans are never-ending! Secretary of the Navy Nelson also said.

"Minister Patrick, what is your opinion?" President Alfonso Pena asked.

"Your Excellency, I also support the declaration of war against Argentina! It's just that we're not ready for war yet. If we declare war on Chile, I can guarantee that the Chilean navy, which is stuck at the mouth of the La Platte River, will go north to attack our navy. In addition, the army also needs time to assemble and mobilize, as well as prepare war materiel. Therefore, my view is that after a while to declare war on Chile, let Chile and Argentina fight for a while, to buy us enough time. I don't think Argentina is a match for Chile. But it will take some time for Chile to beat Argentina on land. Secretary of the Army Patrick said!

President Alfonso Pena nodded. Brazil has always regarded itself as the largest country in South America, and although it is also a weak country on the world stage, it is a well-deserved boss in this poor part of South America. Brazil does not want the situation in South America to be changed now. To be precise, we don't want a country that could threaten Brazil. 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 begin to prepare for battle! As for when war will be declared on Chile and when it will be won, it will depend on the specific situation when the time comes! 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's going on?" Foreign Minister Mullen asked.

"Chile demanded that Argentina surrender, and Argentine President José Figueroa Alcta refused to surrender. Annoyed and angry Chilean Navy. The shelling of Buenos Aires inflicted huge casualties on Argentina. The Argentine president and cabinet members have fled Buenos Aires. Moreover, the President of Argentina has already made a declaration that he will fight to the end! President Alfonso Pena said!

"Oh God! These cruel Chileans, they actually opened fire on civilians, they are simply the devil's act! Foreign Minister Mullen exclaimed. He seems to have forgotten about the Paraguayan war decades ago. When encircling and suppressing the Paraguayan guerrillas, their Brazilian army did not kill the Paraguayans, and directly caused 85% of the Paraguayan population to die in the war!

Mullen's words were not conserved, because the other people's faces were already very unsightly!

"Your Excellency Nelson. Is our Navy capable of keeping us safe? President Alfonso Pena asked.

"Your Excellency, I have to admit that the Chilean Navy is much stronger than ours. Today's operations of the Chilean Navy against the Argentine Navy can be seen, at present. We can't defeat the Chilean Navy! Nelson said. The Brazilian Navy, although not weak, also ordered four advanced battleships from the United States. But. The crushing defeat of the Argentine Navy has already taught them a lesson from the past!

"Your Excellency, we have to think carefully about declaring war on Chile! If we are to get involved in the war, we will probably have to be prepared to evacuate the inhabitants of the coastal cities! Secretary of the Army Patrick also said!

"Could it be that the Chileans will also attack our coastal cities?" Foreign Minister Mullen's eyes widened!

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

"Your Excellen Mullen, you replied to the Argentine ambassador and said that we still need to think carefully!" President Alfonso Pena said. Obviously, the Chilean Navy's shelling of Buenos Aires has made Brazil a bit of a bogey. The Brazilian Navy is obviously not able to resist the Chilean Navy, and if the Chilean Navy shells the Brazilian coastal cities after Brazil enters the war, the Brazilian losses will be great. It is not cost-effective for Brazil to suffer a huge disaster for the sake of Argentina and for his own country! Compared to Argentina, almost all of Brazil's purified areas are within the range of naval guns. Therefore, they had to think carefully!

"Yes, Your Excellency, I see! But are we just sitting on the sidelines? Without our help, it would have been difficult for Argentina to defeat the Chilean invasion. Once Argentina is defeated, Chile, whose ambitions have skyrocketed, will definitely sell it to us! Foreign Minister Mullen said!

"We all know that! It's just that I'm the president of Brazil, and I have to think about Brazil's interests first! President Alfonso Pena said! It is clear that until the Brazilian Navy is able to protect Brazil from the threat of the Chilean Navy, President Alfonso Pena will not be able to decide whether to enter the war or not!

In the evening of the same day, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mullen conveyed President Alfonso Pena's decision to the Argentine ambassador to Brazil, which made the Argentine ambassador very hopeful, and when the news was transmitted back to Argentina, the Argentine government was also shocked. If Brazil does not enter the war, it will be very difficult for Argentina to defeat Chile if the navy is defeated. Therefore, Argentine President José Figueroa Alcta ordered that Foreign Minister Kim personally go to Rio de Janeiro to convince Brazil to participate in the war against Chile!

Chile also has its own sources in Brazil, and Chile breathed a sigh of relief after learning of the decision of Brazilian President Alfonso Pena. Being able to avoid fighting Brazil is the best thing for Chile. After all, Brazil has seven times the population and more than three times the economic power of Chile. If Brazil is determined to go to war with Chile, it will be very difficult for Chile to win! Fortunately, the naval bombardment in Buenos Aires completely shocked Brazil. This is undoubtedly a surprise for Chile. Compared to the trouble caused to Chile by the shelling of Buenos Aires, the gains are too great!

Chilean President Ellasuris immediately ordered the army to be ready for battle to defeat Argentina and end the war in one fell swoop. President Elassuris seems to have seen the light of day, and he has even thought again, after defeating Argentina, what territories to claim from Argentina? Chile is still coveted for the fertile lands of the eastern Andes. Chile is a small country, and many of them are deserts and Gobi, which have severely hindered Chile's development. If you can get a fertile territory east of the Andes, it will be of great benefit to Chile's national strength!

If Chile wants to become a large South American country, it must increase its population and acquire a wider territory, which is also imperative. Of its neighbours, only Argentina is Chile's best target. Therefore, Chile invaded Argentina and it was inevitable!

After the outbreak of the war between Chile and Argentina, the eyes of the world were also focused on this place. 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. In the eyes of the United States, this is undoubtedly a provocation by China against the United States, and even a plan for China to invade the United States. This can be seen in 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 Argentine President. Argentine President José Figueroa Alcta confessed to the US ambassador about the problems that Argentina is now facing. The U.S. ambassador to Argentina immediately said that the United States would provide support to Argentina as much as possible. For example, the United States will provide Argentina with equipment for 10 infantry divisions to use to defend itself against a Chilean invasion. At the same time, the United States will also exert its influence on the question of whether Brazil will enter the war! And this qiē is exactly what the Argentine government wants to see!

In Rio de Janeiro, at 11 p.m. on July 24, a horse-drawn carriage entered the presidential palace. This carriage belonged to the U.S. Embassy in Brazil. Zachary, the U.S. ambassador to Brazil, was sitting in a carriage and had just received an order from the United States to persuade Brazil to declare war on Chile. To this end, the United States will provide great support to Brazil!

"Good evening, Ambassador Zachary!" Brazilian President Alfonso Pena smiles when he meets U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Zachary. After China began to support Chile, the relationship between Brazil and the United States has also developed by leaps and bounds!

"Your Excellency President, I'm sorry to disturb you so late!" Ambassador Zachary said apologetically!