"Hahaha!" Taylor burst out laughing.

If Hidalgo can be called the 'Father of Mexico', then Santa Ana can be called the 'Stepfather of Mexico'!

Santa Ana's time in Mexico can be traced back to the time of the Mexican War of Independence, when he joined the Spanish army at the age of 16.

Since then, he has been on the right side in almost every coup d'état in Mexico, almost every three months.

Until 1833, he himself became president.

Since then, he has gone through an infinite cycle of coups, restorations, coups, restorations.

He served as president 11 times, which is almost a unique record in human history.

He has a talent that no one else can match—he never loses a civil war, and he never wins a foreign war!

In an environment like Mexico, where everyone is like a dragon, he can shout at all Mexicans: "Everyone here is garbage"!

Even if he was beaten like a dog by the Indians and Texans outside, once he was allowed to return to Mexico, he would be able to turn decay into magic and defeat all his opponents who were in the ascending sky.

Whether it's a parliamentary debate, a street assassination, or a military coup, everyone can vote for it, and he can achieve a comprehensive crushing of any election opponent, in any aspect!

Such a magical character, he is deeply liked by the Americans!

In the war of Texas independence 5 years ago, this old man drove to San Jacinto, and it only took 10 minutes for this old man to be captured by another 'father of the nation', Sam Houston!

Then the Americans put him back, and he magically became president again!

Not long after, a routine military coup took place, and he was forced into exile in the United States.

A lot of people say he's dead in New York—

But people don't know that this is just a new starting point for his 6th president!

If history hadn't changed, he would have been president 11 times in his life, and he would still have a long life!

……

Neville's look of surprise made Zachary Taylor laugh again and again, and an inexplicable sense of satisfaction welled up in his heart.

It was the first time since meeting the young man that Taylor had seen him look distracted.

"That's right, he's alive!" "Since his exile in the United States, President John Taylor has secretly housed him on a estate in Virginia for his safety," Taylor said. People thought he was dead, but he was alive, haha! ”

Neville put away his surprised expression and couldn't help but exclaim: "Who came up with such a brilliant idea?" What a foresight and foresight! ”

"Hahaha!" Zachary Taylor said with a smug face: "I just made a small suggestion to Mr. President!" I was fighting the Seminoles in Florida at the time, and I didn't think it was going to be that long-term. I just think that there is not one such person in the federal government, so it may be useful in the future to simply 'protect' him? ”

"Haha!" Neville also laughed and said, "Clever and brilliant!" ”

Neville was so overjoyed that he almost danced and said, "Now that Santa Ana is still alive, the rest will be easy." Once Bustamante messes up Mexico, let's release Santa Ana again - in this way, Mexico will be defeated! ”

"That's right!" Zachary Taylor said: "When the time comes, we will raise our troops to the west, and Mexico will be like a horny girl, obediently pouting at us!" ”

"Haha!"

In this way, the two of them agreed on the general outline of the next southwest direction of the American Federation.

As for the originally hot Texas, both of them tacitly did not mention it again.

Sam Houston, who infiltrated Texas more than a decade ago, almost single-handedly separated Texas from Mexico, and now wants to dedicate the entire Lone Star Republic, should have retired in Zachary Taylor's mind.

In the more than ten years since Sam Houston left the center of federal power, new people in the United States have sprung up one after another.

The big names in New York and Washington never said it explicitly, but everyone tacitly chose to forget about him—why would you come back when you're gone?

The federal government did not hesitate to award him a big medal, however, the chairs in the White House are limited!

"Alright, Captain Neville-Crockett!" This is the first time Zachary Taylor has called Neville's full name, and it is clear that he has now taken a liking to the young man.

"Your Excellency, General!"

"Thank you very much for bringing me such good news, and on behalf of the federal government, I thank you for your contribution to the federation."

"That's what I'm supposed to do, General!"

"You're a good young man, and the Federation needs someone like you! It is precisely because of the existence of outstanding young people like you that the United States can become stronger and stronger! ”

"You're overrated, Your Excellency!"

Zachary Taylor sighed, "From you, I seem to see what I ......was like when I was young", he showed a look of nostalgia in his eyes, and couldn't help but say: "At that time, I was a poor boy from Louisville, Kentucky, who recklessly entered Washington ......"

A smile appeared on his lips, and he immediately put it away.

"Do a good job! Young people, the future is limitless! ”

Zachary Taylor stood up. "It's not too early, I'll let the carriage take you back, right?"

"No need, Your Excellency General, I can ride a horse myself!" Neville said.

Zachary Taylor didn't hold out either.

Neville hesitated for a moment, and then said, "In order to better complete our plan, I need a little support from His Excellency General......

"Oh? Tell me about it! Zachary Taylor didn't say yes in the first place.

He had already expected that this young man would definitely ask for something, and he had deliberately not mentioned it, just to let him bring it up himself.

Truth be told, if his plan can succeed, Zachary Taylor doesn't hesitate to give him a proper reward.

Compared to receiving the whole of Mexico, what are the positions and medals?

Zachary Taylor knows very well that if he wants to go further, he needs not to win Texas - this is a credit to Houston, and he needs a big win of his own.

For example, take Mexico!

So, Neville Crockett can be regarded as like-minded with him.

Coupled with the fact that the elder Crockett has a fairly strong El Paso legion, it is only natural that Neville Crockett should be wooed.

"In order to better fulfill our plan, I want to build a new legion - no, don't get me wrong, Texas has no idea of expanding the army!"

Neville keenly read Taylor's gaze, there is no way that Texas will have more troops!

Expanding the army is a big taboo!

Neville went on to say, "—Actually, it's not appropriate to call it a legion, because it doesn't take part in any combat operations. Its primary mission is to investigate intelligence and hostilities from outside Texas and to provide support to our 'friends'. Neville said.

"It's just an intelligence agency?" Taylor asked.

"Yes. But because of the special circumstances of Mexico and Texas, it must have some enforcement powers. ”

Zachary Taylor was a little hesitant. "Sounds ...... Seem...... Is it necessary? ”

Such an organization would be somewhat similar to the police, but it was clear that its authority would be independent of the police.

And, to some extent, there is a need to keep a certain distance from those in power in Texas.

"In this special period, we need such an organization very much, Your Excellency General!" Neville said: "Houston must have a similar team!" ”

"Okay, I've approved it!" Zachary Taylor thought for a moment and decisively agreed.

Aside from the rest, Neville Crockett is a young man who deserves a position like this.

"What is the name of this organization you are going to establish?"

"I haven't thought about it yet," Neville lowered his head, hiding the joy in his eyes, then raised his head again, and said sincerely, "If you don't object, I'm going to call it 'Texas Intelligence Agency,' D. I.A!”