In the Middle Ages, people drew cards to be promoted to nobility. - Chapter 760

Texas has not expanded in recent years, and has mostly adopted a strategy of keeping a low profile in all border conflicts.

The Werewolf Country sounds intimidating enough to scare off many people with ulterior motives, but it also cuts off the upper limit of Texas’ development.

Without immigrants, there would be no technical talents from Europe. Even if they knew that there were precious mineral deposits that were the foundation of a strong country hidden underground, they would not be of any use, and they would not dare to develop them on a large scale.

Many Texas merchants had to disguise themselves as ordinary people and hang the flags of Mexico or North American colonies to transport their goods. A few bold foreign merchants would often keep the purchase price of the goods very low.

If Texas had not finally built initial trust with some big businessmen in recent years, many Texas agricultural products would have rotted in the fields.

Before Losa, who had returned triumphantly, could sit down and take a breath, he received a message – the Mexican army had crossed the border and declared war on Texas without declaration.

In the Wolf Hall of Fort Wolf, many Texas executives gathered together.

Although they had just defeated the British, the losses were not small at all, and they were all core members.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little solemn, Losa spoke first: “The Mexicans will take action, which we have long expected. In my opinion, this is not a threat to us, but an opportunity.”

“Mr. Losa, those Mexicans should not be underestimated. The new army formed by their great dictator Porfirio is very well equipped and its combat effectiveness is far beyond the reach of those colonial armed forces. Moreover, Mexico is a very traditional Catholic country. The church power is deeply rooted, with a large number of knights and church armed forces, which has a very obvious restraining effect on us.”

A city governor said worriedly: “Yes, sir, if it were only the Mexicans, we would not be afraid at all, but who knows when the British will come back.”

“But I’m here, right?”

Lothar’s smile instantly relaxed everyone’s mood a lot.

“Yes, fortunately Mr. Losa is here!”

“It should be said that fortunately Miss Cherinina is here.”

Many Texas senior officials laughed unconsciously. This smile was a bit complicated, with both gratitude and shame.

Losa continued: “If we take the initiative to declare war on the Mexicans, we will inevitably be isolated. Morality means nothing to the great powers, but for a small country like Texas that has already suffered from isolation, its importance can be imagined.

To be honest, I am very puzzled why you have not done more positive publicity for Texas in the newspapers over the years. I think those profit-seeking newspapers will not refuse free money. In the long run, even if Texas’s reputation will not be completely reversed, it will not be as bad as it is now.”

After hearing this, the Texas senior officials looked at each other in surprise. They had never considered such a thing before.

To be honest, the economic situation in Texas is not bad, because Texas also has many gold and silver mines, and many Texans are descendants of those gold diggers. It is not difficult for them to buy or even acquire many newspapers.

Juliano said with some lack of confidence: “This is indeed our negligence. After all, the wolf tribe and the human country have been in this state of little contact before.”

Losa shook his head and said: “Okay, Mr. Juliano, I don’t mean to blame you, just a little reminder.

This time the Mexicans took the initiative to declare war on us. Our goal is very clear. Defeat the Mexicans, annex the neighboring New Mexico, and part of the territory in the Rio Grande River Basin. Texas will become a medium-sized country with a population of four million.”

Mexico is also an immigrant country. Years of civil unrest and turmoil have made the people lack national identity for the identity of Mexicans, and most of the people are poor. As long as the “land division” is used, it is not difficult to establish rule.

“Only by doing this can Texas have a chance to grow and develop.”

Of course, it is just an opportunity. The literacy rate of Mexicans is very low, their ideas are deeply influenced by Catholicism, they lack industrial workers, and many areas still maintain the medieval style.

By absorbing these people, they can only serve as agricultural population, and cannot fundamentally change the dilemma of “lack of people” in Texas.

In fact, Losa feels that the real opportunity for Texas to develop lies in World War I.

Once a war of this intensity breaks out, it will last for a long time, which will also be a great test for the war potential and material reserves of both sides.

If Texas can take over the light and heavy industries transferred from the two camps, just like Japan in the original history, it can provide a large number of light and heavy industrial products for the warring countries, and then take the opportunity to seize the market that both sides have no time to take care of, and even take over some immigrants who are avoiding the war.

I dare not think too much, but the status of a regional hegemon that can suppress Mexico and the powers at the border dare not easily provoke is still very secure.

Of course, all of this depends on Giuliano’s proper operation. Given the current situation of Texas being almost closed to the outside world, he doubts whether Giuliano, the helmsman, can sail Texas smoothly through the storm when it comes.

Thinking of this, Losa’s eyes changed again when he looked at Giuliano.

“After the combat meeting, Chief Giuliano, I hope to have a good talk with you about the future development of Texas.”

His tone was very polite. Giuliano has done a good job over the years, but after all, he was a gang leader and his vision was limited.

Becoming the president of a small country with a population of one million is a great leap for him. To be honest, Giuliano was able to implement Losa’s previous advice to him and govern Texas to the current situation, which was beyond Losa’s expectations.

“Nia, you will come with us then.”

Lavinia’s eyes lit up when she was called.

Cherinina opened her mouth and hesitated to speak, so Losa had to say again: “Nina, you come too.”

As the orthodox heir of Texas, Cherinina is undoubtedly more qualified to participate in this closed-door meeting, but Losa doesn’t think she can make any insightful suggestions.

…

This conversation lasted all night.

When Losa, Lavinia and Cherinina left, Giuliano was still sitting in the chair, imagining the blueprint that Losa had drawn for him.

The attendant asked in some confusion: “Patriarch, what did Mr. Losa say to you?”

Giliano came back to his senses, and he solemnly put away the manuscript he had recorded.

“Put this in the bottom of the treasure house.”

The bottom?

“Are these papers more valuable than the family’s holy vessels?”

The attendant was puzzled.

“What do you know? This is a heavenly book!”

Giuliano’s tone was extremely solemn. In his opinion, Losa, the captain of the great ship yesterday, who was a great miracle wandering in the long river of time, was undoubtedly a prophet-like figure. This heavenly book was the prophecy he made.

After all, Losa was so sure when he talked about the future, and even made accurate predictions about the time when the Franco-Russian Alliance and the Anglo-German Alliance would start the war.

His eyes were full of bloodshot because he had not slept for many days and nights, but he was in a very excited mood.

At this time, the Mexican government army had crossed the Rio Grande River and entered the Texas border, but the several border towns they encountered one after another were all deserted. Texas seemed to be just a tiny country sandwiched between the Thirteen Colonies and Mexico, but its area was not small at all. If it were placed in Europe, it would be a big country comparable to Germany and France. With a population of only one million scattered across it, it was extremely sparsely populated.