Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne

Porfirio Díaz has been in Mexico for decades. Although he only ruled the country for four short years, he began to participate in the formulation of Mexico's national policies towards China. It is even said that the then Mexican Emperor Maximilian I, and with his support, Benito Juarez ordered the execution in 1867.

You must know that this was less than three years after Maximilian I came to Mexico from Austria to become emperor in 1864 after being coaxed by Napoleon III. At that time, Benito Juarez was deeply trapped in the quagmire of European royal sanctions.

This forced the powerful Juárez to rely on Porfirio Díaz’s relationship with the Netherlands, opening up the Dutch alliance circle and asking the Netherlands to help him open up the diplomatic situation. This matter occupied Yuca in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It slowly calmed down after the Tan Peninsula.

The urban area of ​​Tenosic de Pino Suárez is right in front of you. This is the place where Victoriano Huerta has been to no longer know how long ago.

The Mexicans have visited this place many times. This is different from the past, because in the past, the Mexican army only came to this border when they were fighting with Guatemala. However, now the two countries are facing the common threat of Germany and Austria. Under the alliance, this time the alliance will be held here.

Yes, Mexico and Guatemala have not allowed Guatemala to fight an independent war in the past. This is the first time since the two countries joined the Thirteen-Nation Group of Latin America that they have cooperated to deal with the crisis of the German-Austrian Alliance entering Latin America.

In the past, when Mexico faced the behemoth Austro-Hungarian Empire occupying the Yucatan Peninsula, it was helpless and could only let the Austro-Hungarian Empire occupy the eastern part of the Bay of Campeche, including the city of Candelaria.

In addition to the excellent port of Campeche, it also has Port Juarez facing the Atlantic Ocean and the largest city in the region, Merida.

This is the second largest city on the entire east coast of Mexico after the Port of Veracruz, and its geographical location is also very critical.

Therefore, for Mexico, it is determined to win back the Yucata Peninsula and cannot afford to lose.

So when the Netherlands came to Mexico City to express their willingness to support the other side in retaking the area, Mexico's top political leaders all supported Mexico, which had been relatively neutral in the Anglo-Dutch contest, and fully swung to the side of the Netherlands.

Even the willingness to ease relations with Guatemala this time is also a masterpiece of the Netherlands.

Victoriano Huerta is one of the representatives of the young faction of the Mexican military. He joined the army at the age of 17 and later entered the military academy of the Chapultepe Army. During this period, he was a major general in this life, leading troops to fight against Zabota's troops, and also participated in the reform of the Mexican army.

After Porfirio Díaz stepped down in 1880, he had a very harmonious relationship with the newly elected President Gonzalez. This time he was promoted to lieutenant general by Gonzalez two years later as a military commander sent by Mexico. The leader of the 30,000 frontline troops was secretly deployed to Tenosique de Pinojuares on the border with Guatemala.

Here, it will become his temporary headquarters for future battles against the German-Austrian Alliance, and is also the location of the Mexican and Guatemalan Alliance.

Huerta suddenly became worried when he thought of this.

"The German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire are the largest in the world. If this war starts, we will eventually face very tragic losses. I am afraid that after this war, the eastern coast of Mexico will be riddled with holes."

Speaking of this, Huerta looked at a man in a suit and tie who was also incompatible with the Mexican army sitting next to him, and smiled: "Lieutenant General Seth, how do you think we should prepare for this war?"

Huerta can't do otherwise. The person in front of him is a representative of the Dutch military's young faction. Although they are also young factions belonging to their respective countries, the international status and national strength of the two countries are different, so the weight is naturally incomparable.

Even the person in front of me is one of the few high-level officials of the Dutch Thirteen-Nation Alliance in Latin America. His position is second only to Martinas, the Secretary-General of the Alliance. He is the Chief of Staff of the Alliance. It can be said that this time he fought against the German-Austrian War. , many plans are planned by the people in front of you.

It is conceivable that a chief of staff who manages the 100,000-strong coalition force of the Thirteen-nation Latin American Group would be weak in ability and means?

Seth is very humble and easy to get along with. But it was because of his appearance that Huerta was afraid, because a biting dog would not bark, and a mute snake hiding in a corner would kill someone if it did not strike.

Therefore, facing him, Huerta was as respectful as he wanted.

Seth seemed to look at the other party casually, then thought for a while, and then said slowly: "The German-Austrian Alliance is currently adjusting supplies domestically, at the Heligoland Bay port in Germany and the Novigrad port on the Austro-Hungarian Mediterranean. Loading and unloading are in progress, but a batch of supplies has already arrived in Lisbon, Portugal, and it has been more than a week since it left Lisbon."

"According to the intelligence collected by us in the Netherlands and the information provided by the allies, the German-Austrian Alliance should be able to arrive in Merida on the Yucatan Peninsula within today to 10 days."

Huerta's face became even more embarrassed when he heard this, "In other words, we have a rest period of about ten days at best, and then we have to face Austria-Hungary and the German-Austrian Alliance, which have a steady stream of support?"

Seth nodded and said, "That's how it should be."

Huerta asked again: "What does Chief of Staff Seth think of us now? The other party came in such a hurry and even so secretly. It is obvious that the other party wants to attack us by surprise."

Seth said in a prepared tone: "Since we think so, what else do we need to prepare? Aren't we already ready?"

Huerta looked at Seth: "???"

Seth: "My appearance was the biggest surprise. In addition, our coalition's 20,000 troops have landed at the Port of San Jose on the Pacific coast of Guatemala, and are now rushing here at full speed. In addition to General Huerta's 30,000 troops , 50,000 troops facing the 20,000 Austro-Hungarian troops currently stationed on the Yucata Peninsula, I think they can definitely be defeated."

Huerta's face showed surprise, "I almost forgot about the arrival of the coalition forces. So General Seth, it seems that we will have to rely on the support of your coalition forces to get us through the difficulties."

Seth nodded and said angrily: "This is how it should be. Mexico will not suffer any disadvantages if it joins the Group of Thirteen."

The two of them smiled tacitly.

As for what they feel in their hearts, only they themselves know.