Chapter 578: When you are counseled, you are counseled (4000 words chapter)
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"This is an atrocity!"
At the governor's mansion in Sacramento, the capital of California, Governor Newton reprimanded loudly in an extremely angry tone.
"Mr. Special Envoy, your fleet bombarded our forts, our city, and invaded Los Angeles. Sir, the atrocities you committed will definitely be condemned by the entire world!"
As the governor of California, of course he was angry. After all, it was his state and his constituents that were attacked.
Even after being shocked when he learned the news for the first time, he mobilized the militia. He had to fulfill his responsibility to defend California.
While mobilizing the army, he also personally met with the special envoy of the Ming Empire - the special envoy came from the Beihai Governor's Mansion. He came here to investigate the "Los Angeles Massacre".
Facing Governor Newton's filial piety, Zhang Wenli, as the special envoy, seemed very calm and said.
"Mr. Governor, before you keep talking about all these atrocities, first recall the crimes you have committed before."
The Americans are simply a bunch of double-standard dogs. What did they do before Ming Dynasty used its naval guns to speak?
"When I arrived here, I warned you that a responsible country would not sit back and watch its own citizens being killed, bullied, and discriminated against. But how did you do it? You used the so-called
The court made a mockery of us all!"
Looking directly at Governor Newton, Zhang Wenli sneered.
"What's happening in Los Angeles now is not caused by us, but by you! It's you. When you commit atrocities, you think it's natural. You have never been ashamed of your actions. Mr. Governor, now you
I got my wish! Los Angeles was destroyed not by our naval guns, but by your arrogance!"
Zhang Wenli has never been so arrogant, and his chest has never been so hard! As a special envoy, he arrived in Los Angeles on the third day after the incident. His investigation was artificially
Even though he was here, Newton was just chatting with him, telling him that the trial was over and that if he had any objections to the trial, he could appeal.
Look how high-sounding they say it.
law?
fair?
There is neither law nor fairness in their so-called court. Because no one cares about the life or death of the Chinese!
In the end, the so-called trial turned into a joke!
shame!
In his opinion, everything that happened here was an unprecedented shame.
And now?
The moment the naval cannon fired, everything changed!
As it is now, what's the point of American anger?
Just as Americans didn't care about Ming Dynasty's anger before, does Ming Dynasty need to care about America's anger now?
"Mr. Envoy, this is war!"
Secretary of State Ferris said angrily.
"Now our troops are gathering here. Soon we will take back our city and use your blood to wash away all shame!"
Faced with Ferris' threat, Zhang Wenli was unexpectedly calm and said seriously.
"Is it a war? If you choose war, it can be used to achieve the merits of the Ming Dynasty soldiers!"
Then he said again.
"Is it General Grant you are sending? His army is marching toward Oregon. I think our army will welcome their arrival with guns and cannons!"
The Ming Empire didn't care at all about the military response from the United States, not even the Governor's Mansion in Beihai, even though the army in Beihai was far smaller than the U.S. military.
So what?
After all, the war is ultimately a war between two countries. Does the United States have the strength to challenge the Ming Dynasty?
"As for the militia you mobilized? That is of course your right. That's all."
Zhang Wenli laughed.
He seemed to be telling a joke. Can those militiamen play any role?
Can they go to sea and fight the navy's warships?
Now if the fleet wants, they can even come over and bombard the city.
It is impossible to discuss any results from the talks in California. After all, matters between the two countries will ultimately be resolved in Washington.
"War! War!"
In Washington, on Capitol Hill, members of the House and Senate were clamoring for war, that is, when they were discussing whether to declare war on the Ming Empire, in the Oval Office of the White House, Pierce Cullen
The Ambassador of the British Empire to the United States is talking to President McClellan,
"Mr. President, the United Kingdom understands your anger very well. London believes that no civilized country will sit back and watch such atrocities, but it is well known that once the United States declares war on the Ming Empire, France will join according to the treaty between them and the Ming Dynasty.
At that time, what will the United States do to stop the Fa-Ming coalition forces?"
Karls' reminder made McClallan's brows frown. The Alliance of France... Once upon a time, France was the closest friend of the United States, but what about now?
The French were allies of the Ming Empire! Under the instigation of that emperor, the French had long abandoned the United States. Even during the Civil War, they still stood on the southern side.
Damn the French Emperor!
"Mr. Ambassador, do you hear the anger in Washington?"
McClellan asked rhetorically.
"War, almost everyone is calling for war, and they must use war to respond to Ming's invasion!"
It's just an appeal, and anyone can talk. The problem is the disparity in strength between the two countries.
Even the most arrogant members of Congress cannot ignore the disparity in strength between the two.
"Yes, Mr. President, your anger is well known, but you must also understand that the United States has no power to stop them! Your army and your navy are not ready for war at all. You need more time.
To prepare for war, rather than hastily and fight a war without any preparation,"
Karls leaned forward slightly and spoke to McClellan in a seductive tone.
"When that time comes, Britain will definitely stand on the side of the United States!"
Is this a commitment from the UK?
Although he knew that Britain had no good intentions, McClellan certainly knew what the outcome of this war would be with the current strength of the United States. It would undoubtedly be a disaster!
But if Britain intervenes, the results will be completely different in the future.
Even if there are many conflicts between the United States and Britain, so what?
Now they had a common enemy! As a politician, McClellan knew very well that the situation had changed.
For Britain, France was Britain's enemy. As an ally of the French Empire, the Ming Empire was of course also Britain's imaginary enemy.
In this case, it is possible for the United States and the United Kingdom to become friends.
"So what now? How will this be handled?"
Facing the British ambassador, McClellan said directly.
"How to calm the anger of Americans now? You must know that everyone is eager for revenge, and everyone is eager for war."
Facing the president's question, Karls said with a smile.
"Mr. President, that's just desire. But no one desires to die. Now, Mr. President, all you need to do is tell them what war will bring!"
…
“Leave it to the International Court of Arbitration!”
At the meeting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, Belden stood on the podium and said in a tone full of tragedy.
"This is the best choice for the United States. I know that no one is willing to accept this result, and neither can I. I have shed blood in the war, and I am willing to continue to shed blood in the war, but gentlemen
, we must face reality - from the end of the Civil War until now, we have not made any preparations for war at all. We once had the most powerful army in the Americas, but what about now?"
As the Democratic whip, Belden accepted the task assigned to him by the president - to prevent Congress from passing a vote to declare war.
Of course, in return, Belden will receive the party's nomination and become the candidate for the next President of the United States.
It is both a danger and an opportunity. Of course Belden must seize this opportunity.
"Now we have less than 100,000 troops left. Maybe we can mobilize the militia in a short time, but what we need to face is an elite and professional army with precise equipment. The most deadly one is the navy. Our navy
Not a single ironclad, not even a new warship since the end of the Civil War, has our once-large fleet disappeared, our officers are out of work, even the backward warships are decaying, that's what we have
Yes! Gentlemen, it is easy to declare war. As long as we raise our hands, we can declare war on a country - this country has the largest and most modern army and navy in the Americas. They also have the most powerful airship force in the world.
, once war breaks out, what can we do to stop their warships and airships? Gentlemen, the reason why we are standing here is to safeguard the interests of Americans, not because of our anger, let our country,
Our people are plunged into a war for which they are simply not prepared,"
Faced with such rhetorical questions, even the most angry congressmen fell into silence. Of course, these congressmen knew that the United States was not ready for war at all.
And they also know what is the strength gap between the United States and the Ming Empire. Although the United States' economic strength is stronger than that of the Ming Empire, the Ming Empire has an extremely modern army, which is what the United States lacks.
The United States has not made any preparations for war at all. If it declares war, it will probably be more than just a disaster.
Perhaps, the White House will be burned down again. Last time it was the British who set fire to it, and this time it may be the Ming Empire.
It wasn't even just setting fires. These members of Congress also watched the documentary.
"Target - Versailles"
It could become "Target - Washington" at any time.
Of course, it could also become New York, Philadelphia, or any other American city.
And they also have no power to fight back.
The reality is so cruel!
The Ming Empire used a movie to blackmail and achieved amazing results.
"What we need now is patience, to endure everything we have suffered. It is to remember, remember the shame we have suffered, and then work hard to change everything. Gentlemen, the sound of gunfire in Los Angeles is like a wake-up call, in the United States of America
The earth is recalling the sound of gunfire that made us remember Los Angeles, remembering the shame of Los Angeles, let us, for us, for the security of the United States of America, build a strong army. Let's build a modern navy.
Let us not indulge in the childish dream that war will never come to America, gentlemen!"
Facing the silent members of Congress, he spoke passionately again.
"The shame of Los Angeles is the shame of the United States of America, and it is also our shame. It is because of our naivety, our naive belief that war will never come to this land, we disbanded our own army, and we destroyed ourselves.
Fleet, now we are going to bear all this. Bear all the shame, all the pain, but we need to be grateful to the Ming Empire and feel that our neighbor in the south of this continent used their cannons to tell us how powerful
Childish, they are the same. They used their cannons to wake up a great country to face the challenge. Now this great country will proudly meet the challenge from the south. Gentlemen, let us meet their challenge, and soon they will
I will regret everything I did in Los Angeles."
The next moment, thunderous applause erupted in the Capitol. The members of Congress stood up one after another and kept applauding!
"The Romance of Fairy Wood"
Some excited members even kept banging the table and cheering!
Yes, now, America has been awakened and given a slap in the face.
It would be painful for anyone else.
Previously they were clamoring for war and clamoring for revenge, but they knew very well that the United States simply did not have the capital to retaliate against the Ming Empire.
Now, they will accept and endure all this humiliation. The reason for accepting and enduring is for a better future - revenge!
America is vindictive!
On this day, in the eyes of almost all American politicians, Ming Dynasty became their biggest enemy.
“Keep LA in mind!”
On this day, almost all American newspapers used the same word to tell everyone. What happened in Los Angeles?
Of course, they will distort the facts, and their newspapers will be full of lies. They will tell Americans the so-called "truth" of the incident.
But no matter what, the Ming Empire became the enemy of the United States!
“Keep LA in mind!”
At the moment, all Americans can do is say these words with confidence.
The United States is really cowardly!
But if you don’t give up, what else can you do?
The American way...when you are afraid, you are afraid.