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Until now, there was no submarine cable across the Pacific Ocean. As a result, the Chinese Empire and North America were not able to communicate directly by telegraph. However, the submarine cable in the Atlantic Ocean has indeed been laid. Europe and North America can be contacted directly by telegraph. Thanks to the rise of the Chinese Empire and the beginning of a series of achievements in communication technology, the communication technology of the whole world has also advanced a lot compared with the historical period of the same period. The Chinese Empire also decided that after the annexation of Hawaii, it would lay an undersea cable from the Chinese Empire to the Hawaiian Islands as soon as possible. After that, it extended to the North American continent. In this way, the communication between the Chinese Empire and North America would be much easier.

If the Mexican minister to China, Adalus, wanted to communicate with the country, so he could only send the telegram to Europe first, and then use the telegram in Mexico at the Mexican embassy in Europe. It would take a lot of time to make this trip, but it would be much faster than sending a ship directly from the Chinese Empire across the Pacific to Mexico!

Minister Adalus made a detailed report to China on a series of requests made by Lin Zihao, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese Empire. In addition, at the end of the report, his own opinion was added. Although he was very dissatisfied with the Chinese Empire's robbery, he also knew that this was the best way for Mexico. Therefore, he proposed to China that if there was no better way, he might as well cooperate with the Chinese Empire. In this way, they will be able to survive this crisis.

Mexico now. The situation is chaotic. After the fall of the capital, Mexico City, Mexican government agencies have moved south to Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. It's a few hundred kilometers from Mexico City. The total strength of the American* troops that invaded Mexico was just over 50,000. With the resistance of the Mexicans, it is not possible to threaten this place for the time being. But. The situation in Oaxaca is also chaotic. The previous president, José. Mariano. Morality. Salas was ousted on Christmas Eve last year. The new President Valentine. Gomez. Farias has only been in office for more than two months, but the situation is already somewhat shaky. Conservatives aggressively attacked liberals, adding to the turmoil. Predictably, if no miracle happens, Valentine. Gomez. President Farias will soon be ousted as well.

A telegram from Adalus, the Mexican minister to China, did not reach Oaxaca until February 18. Mexican Foreign Minister Batres after receiving the telegram. I was immediately shocked. As the newly appointed foreign minister, he knew about the Mexican minister to China, Adalus. But. Now the telegram sent back by Adalus has become the last straw for Mexico.

Minister Batress immediately rushed to the president's temporary residence to pay a message to Valentine. Gomez. President Farias gave an account of the situation.

"Your Excellency, that's great. Mexico is saved! The Chinese decided to support us with 50,000 rifles and 200 artillery pieces. As long as we nod our heads. They can be shipped from China. It was shipped to the western coast of Mexico. At that time, the crisis we are facing will be alleviated to a certain extent! Minister Butres said excitedly.

"Chinese? Are they going to support us? You're not kidding, are you? "Valentine. Gomez. President Farias said in surprise. In his mind, China is very far away from Mexico, separated by a vast Pacific Ocean. Besides, the Chinese Empire and Mexico did not have any friendship, so how could it suddenly support Mexico at this time? It's just weird.

"Your Excellency, this is true. This is a telegram from our Minister to China, Adalus. Minister Bartles said.

"Is this true? Haha, that's great. With these 50,000 rifles and 200 artillery pieces. We can arm at least 50,000 people. We might be able to withstand the attack of the Americans. If you are lucky, you can even beat the Americans. "Valentine. Gomez. President Farias was also excited.

"Your Excellency. There is no free lunch in the world, will the Chinese be so kind to support us? What's more, even with these weapons, we don't have enough money to recruit more troops right now. In addition, the war requires a lot of war materials, and we have nothing. Said another Mexican with a big beard, who was Mexico's finance minister, Beninho. The current Mexican government's finances have collapsed, not a single peso. The expenses for the operation of the government, which they borrowed from the bourgeoisie in every possible way, where is the money to continue the war?

"Minister Batres, do the Chinese have made any other requests?" Valentine. Gomez. President Farias asked.

"Yes, Your Excellency. The Chinese also made a request. They want to be able to buy the territory of northern Mexico. Minister Bartles said.

"What? Those Chinese actually tried in vain to get Mexican territory. Sure enough, they are also uneasy and kind! Finance Minister Beninho said angrily. Obviously, he treated the Chinese empire and the United States as if they were all the way. It's just that the Americans directly seized it by force, while the Chinese Empire took advantage of the fire to rob it.

Valentine. Gomez. President Farias's face also darkened.

"Your Excellency, I think we can sell the northern territories to the Chinese Empire, as long as they offer the right price. Anyway, most of those territories are now under the control of the Americans. If we are defeated by the United States, those territories will also be occupied by the United States. When the time comes, we will get nothing. It is better to sell it to the Chinese Empire, in this case, we can also exchange a large amount of money to arm the army and stabilize the current political situation in the country. Minister Batres continued.

Although, somewhat dissatisfied with the robbery of the Chinese Empire, Valentine. Gomez. President Farias and Minister Beninho had to admit that Minister Bartres' words were very reasonable. Once Mexico is defeated by the Americans, then they are all over with everything.

"Your Excellency, there is one more benefit to the sale of the northern territories to the Chinese Empire. The Chinese Empire was a powerful country, far more powerful than the United States. However, because of the Pacific Ocean, their influence in North America is very small. Once the power of the Chinese Empire expanded into North America, the Americans would certainly be afraid. At that time, I am afraid that most of the power of the United States will be used in the confrontation with the Chinese Empire. This is very beneficial for Mexico. If we can continue to maintain good relations with the Chinese Empire, we will not have to fear the United States! Foreign Minister Bartles analyzed.

"Minister Batres, you have a point. Perhaps, we should indeed agree to the deal. "Valentine. Gomez. President Farias nodded, he was already on the verge of being convinced.

"Minister Batres, as far as I know, the Chinese Empire is now at war with Russia and the Manchus. Do they still have the strength to expand into North America? "It was a Mexican man in military uniform, who was Mexico's Minister of War Cervantes. He is also the most powerful person in the Mexican government besides the president. After all, now in the midst of the war, the power of the military is great.

"General Cervantes, does this have anything to do with Mexico? This is the Chinese Empire's own business. If they can win, then they will be able to expand in North America. If they fail, so will their expansion in North America. Whether they succeed or fail, we get a fund. Mexico is not going to suffer! Minister Butres said with a smile.

The others nodded their heads in agreement.

"Well, if you don't have any objections, then, let's make a deal with the Chinese Empire." Valentine. Gomez. President Farias said.

No one disputed this anymore, and they all agreed with the plan.

"Minister Batres, give an order to Minister Adalus to negotiate with the Chinese Empire on behalf of Mexico. And, as much as possible, we will agree. Of course, those territories that we sell, preferably those that border the United States. At the same time, the price should be as high as possible. "Valentine. Gomez. President Farias said. Sell those territories bordering the United States to the Chinese Empire, so that the pressure of the United States will be borne by the Chinese Empire. Let the Chinese empire and the United States eat dogs, and Mexico may have a chance to make a profit.

"Yes, Your Excellency!" Minister Butress nodded.

"In addition, to Minister Sù Adalus, the batch of arms that the Chinese have come to aid us will leave immediately, and we need to recruit more troops to fight the Americans!" War Minister Cervantes also said.

"Okay, General Saiwai at the same time!" Minister Batress said.

After the Mexican government reached an agreement, Mexican Foreign Minister Bartres immediately sent a telegram to the embassy in Europe, which then forwarded the telegram to the Mexican minister to China, Adalus. The content of the telegram was simple, authorizing Minister Adalus to negotiate with the Chinese Empire on behalf of the Mexican government for the sale of territory in northern Mexico. In addition, the Mexican government has requested that prices be raised as much as possible. Mexico is very poor now, and they urgently need a lot of money to fight against the United States and stabilize the situation in the country. Of course, the situation in Mexico is so tense right now that it is not easy for them to sell at a high price. After all, the Chinese are not fools either! (To be continued......)