On 20 July, Monterrey, the southernmost point of the safe passage, was closed.

On the same day, Turtledove met with Juarez in Chihuahua, New Mexico.

After recounting their relationship, it was discovered that an old chieftain named 'Huaca-Manuela Machuhon', who lived on the Yucatan Peninsula, might be their common ancestor.

Stevenson, the British trade representative who attended the meeting, produced a yellowed diary that clearly recorded the origins of the Juarez family and the turtledove family.

The two long-lost brothers have finally been reunited after nearly a century of separation between the two families.

"Cousin!"

"Cousin!"

"Do you know how much I've missed you over the years?"

"Me too, I knew it as soon as we met...... Can't be wrong, can't be wrong! We come from the same family, we have the same blood flowing in our bodies, as long as I see you, I can feel that you must be my relatives! ”

"Alas, after all these years, we are finally reunited!"

"Yes, life!"

The two hugged each other tightly.

They deliberately waited a little longer for the flashing cameras to give the reporters time to fully document their friendship and affection.

What does it mean to see each other late? What does it mean that blood is thicker than water?

That's it!

The reunion of Juárez and Turtledove represents not only the reunion of the two families, but also the reunion of the Indian Union and the New Mexicans.

In the past century, it is clear that Indians have lived on Mexican soil, but Mexicans have always looked down on Indians, even if they have one-thirty-second white blood in their bodies, they must quickly draw a line with Indians.

But from July 20, such boundaries no longer exist.

At least not legally anymore.

In the presence of British Trade Representative Stevenson, the two sides signed a total of 12 relevant legal, trade and military cooperation agreements.

It clearly stipulates that the Indians are the masters of this land, and no country or force has the right to deprive the Indians of their rights.

Neither New Mexico nor the Union of Indians had any intention of pursuing the national privileges of the Indians and insisted that all human life should be respected.

The two sides called on the American Federation to resolve the issue of black slaves in the country as soon as possible, and to face up to the international community's call for fairness, equality, and freedom.

The two sides also signed a series of trade terms and will carry out comprehensive cooperation in 10 industrial categories, including planting, animal husbandry, textiles, smelting and mining.

In the subsequent trade, the two sides will use the British pound as the settlement currency.

……

On July 30, Laredo was closed.

On the same day, Ikaruga attended the inauguration of Santa Anna's president for life in New Mexico City.

In post-war Mexico, the fields were still depressed, but the cities were quickly rejuvenated.

The Palace of Kings in Mexico City has been renovated, with gilded toilets and emerald floors almost exactly as they were before the war. Santa Anna was able to restore order so quickly after the war, at least the political ability was not lacking.

Chapultepec Castle, once caught in flames, was painted white, and the hospitable Santa Ana personally stood at the gate of the palace to welcome his guests and kindly took the turtledove on a tour of the small palace.

“…… The Emperor's study was here, and Maximilian didn't come here very often, and when Mexico City was broken, he fought bravely until the last moment......"

“…… This is the queen's bedroom, she has lived here since she got married, she and the emperor are very affectionate, after the emperor died she committed suicide, and when she died very peacefully......"

“…… That piece of charred house over there is evidence of the American soldiers who broke into this place......"

De Sant'Anna was a fairly mature politician, and with him, Turtledove did not even have the slightest feeling that the two sides were talking about politics at first.

Turtledove feels like a tourist, led by Santa Ana to learn a little about Mexico's past and present.

After visiting the palace, the turtledove had only one feeling - that is, Americans are really hateful!

"Turtledove, we must unite!" Santa Ana said in due course.

The turtledove nodded. Although the relevant terms have already been negotiated by his subordinates, it is still necessary to meet with the president of Mexico in person and clarify his intentions in person.

"America cannot be the Americas of the Americans, otherwise both Mexicans and Indians will fall into a miserable fate. No matter how nice the Americans say, we can't believe them! ”

"Of course, I think so too!" Turtledove said.

In fact, considering Santa Anna's experience of being repeatedly raised as a puppet by the Americans, it is difficult for Ikadove to believe the words of such a person.

"It's a very bad thing to be neighbors with Americans, but we don't have a choice." "Maybe you have something else to pursue, but for the people of Mexico, they just want to live well," Santa Ana said. ”

"I believe in you, Mr. Santa Anna!" Holding Santa Anna's hand tightly, Turtledove said, "You are a wise elder, a great president, and a man who keeps his promises, and I believe that under your wise leadership, the people of Mexico will have a happy and bright future!" ”

"The point is that we are united," Santa Anna's lips twitched.

He seemed to have a lot to say, but in the end he grabbed the turtledove's hand with one hand, patted the back of the turtledove's hand with the other, and said again: "Unity!" ”

……

On August 10, Nocona was closed.

The turtledove came to the southernmost point of the Yucatan Peninsula, on the border between Mexico and Guatemala, Tapachula!

It was autumn, and I saw the autumn wind and the waves surging.

Here he met 33-year-old Rafael Carrera, and the two walked slowly along the coast.

Carrera brought a surprise gift to the turtledove, which was two human heads in a box.

Out of the bad aesthetic of the pig killer, he also tied a beautiful bow on the top of the human head with a red silk rope.

"Brother Turtledove, how's it going? Is it good-looking? Carrera held a cigar in one hand and patted the turtledove on the shoulder with the other.

"Who is this?" Turtledove asked.

"Haven't you seen them?" Carrera was surprised for a moment, but then smiled and said, "Also, you have countless generals under your command, and you don't need to go to the battlefield yourself." I'm different, I have to fight every battle myself! ”

"No matter how you fight, you can win!" Turtledove said.

"That's right, haha, that's right!" Carrera coughed up a mouthful of thick phlegm on the ground and said, "These two, one is Winfield Scott and the other is John Ellis Wool!" The old one, when my men found him, he was already dead and buried in the earth, and my men dug him up again and salted it again; This younger one, who was also going to lead people to break through to my territory, wanted to surrender after being blocked by my people, but it ended up in my hands, and I concocted it for three days and three nights before he swallowed his breath - only dead Americans are good Americans, MD! ”

The turtledove lowered its head and took a closer look at the two blackened, faintly white bones.

It was no different from the dead Indians.

"Thank you, Mr. Carrera!"

"You're welcome!" Carrera shook her head indifferently and asked, "Tell me, when are you going to do it?" ”

The turtledove smiled vigorously and said, "What hands?" Next week is my big day, so remember to send someone for a happy drink! ”

……

On August 20, Chicas was closed.

The turtledove returned to the forest of the Sierra Madre, following the old path, and after three years, returned to the tribe.