[h1]El Tercer Imperio Mexicano[/h1]

Don Simon Salazar reclined in his chair as he and his advisors debated on what course of action to take in the upcoming crusade. The heads of the various bureaus squabbled over what was best. Isabella Hernandez of the Foreign Affairs Bureau, Nicolas Abarca of the Defense Bureau, and Constantino Cuautlaxahue of the Bureau of Religious Affairs, were in particular in heated debate of what exactly to do. 

"We must break though Gilbraltar!" Abarca shouted, slamming his fist hard into the table before them; even getting a glance from Don Salazar himself. "Any other option would simply be foolish, we must take a direct approach!"

"And do what, Nicolas? Be weakened by a needless naval battle before we even enter into the Mediterranean?" Cuautlaxahue retorted, with Hernandez nodding in agreement. 

"We cannot simply attack from the front, we need an alternative passage towards the Caliphate" she responded after the Religious Head had his turn to speak.

"What alternative routes? Go around the Cape of Good Hope? Do you know how much time we would waste trying to navigate under Africa?" Abarca replied, in an almost desperate tone.

It was at this moment that Don Salazar stood up from his chair and slowly approached the fighting administrators. All in the room were silent as the Don approached the three fighting Bureau Heads. 

"Perhaps Africa is not the passage that we need, but It is certainly a place we must turn our attentions to." He said, handing the telegram from Zakariah Abraham Zaile. "It is news from Ethiopia, and we had best take head of their help in our conflict"

The others nodded in agreement as Bureau Head Hernandez spoke up, "Great Don, may I reply to the message?"

"Immediately, Miss Hernandez." He said, nodding. "Shah Alamgir has told me of his descision, and I request you send the message on behalf of both us and the USAE"

Isabella nodded and left to respond.

[hider= To Zakariah Abraham Zaile]
De La Oficina Mexicana de Asuntos Exteriores

Hail to the great leader Don Símon Salazar, the rightful leader and guide of the Mexican People.

We at the Bureau of Foreign Affairs would like to inform you on behalf of not only The Third Mexican Empire, but our partner nation, The United South Asian Empire, that we graciously accept your proposal for alliance. We, the Valiant People of the Glorious Mexican state, lead by our infallible leader, Don Simon Salazar, Defensor Fidei and beloved of the Catholic Church and God, vow to protect your honorable nation from any aggressors who may attack. In addition, Shah Alamgir II vows to aid in pacifing any issues that may come from your muslim minority. Indeed God has smiled upon us, and we are honored to know that you are considering aiding our cause. We, not only the people of Mexico, but of the USAE, thank you. 

---- Isabella Hernandez, Head of the Bureau of Foreign Affairs. Gloria a Don Salazar y La Eglesia Catholica


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