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At the end of June 2019, after the difficult construction of the Pacific Railway Company, the Zhongtai Pacific Railway, which was destroyed by Guo Jinzhang and others along the way, was finally reopened to traffic. After receiving this news, the whole country of America was jubilant, and its enthusiasm was even greater than the moment when the Pacific Railway was merged... Because everyone was anxiously waiting for this moment, waiting for the group of Chinese people in Seattle to be completely wiped out.

The same mood was also the famous American general Grant, who was back in the making. The commander-in-chief of the pursuit army appointed by President Hayes ordered the entire army to set off two hours after the railway was reopened and the target was directed to Seattle. However, while entering, the man also had another task, which was to escort a huge sum of 40,000 troops to California. The amount of this huge sum of $10 million, and it was all cash... It is said that for this task, many people in the Congress were very dissatisfied, especially Speaker Brian, who did not have the Republican tycoon.

Something was said publicly, but it is said that the following suggests that Grant may swallow a part of the 10 million cash. After all, during Grant's administration, the political situation was obvious to all. However, as soon as this rumor came out, Brian immediately publicly denied the rumors, claiming that he firmly believed that Grant was a clean person. Although there were indeed some problems during his administration, it was just a matter of ability, not Grant's morality. After all, if Grant was really corrupt, he would not have to live by selling souvenirs in New York...

These things happened very quickly. Grant had just walked not long ago. When he got the news, his train had just entered Indiana. As a result, the news made him extremely annoyed and helpless. He even sent a telegram to complain to Heis and Sherman. Heis and Sherman both had high hopes for him, and of course he did not want his mood to be affected, so he found Brian and issued a warning. What was unexpected was that compared to Hais's harshness, Sherman seemed more angry and even warned Brian, claiming that if Brian attacked Grant like this, he would mobilize his supporters in Congress to boycott him after Brian took office as Secretary of State, or even directly resisted

After Garfield took over, he appointed him as Secretary of State... Hayes's strictness, Brian can ignore it. Although Hayes is the president, he will step down. Moreover, because Hayes has a nearly opposite position with Congress in the reform of the political civil service system, the relationship between the current president and Congress has always been quite poor. It is just because Hayes himself has too strong principles and is not weak in ability. The members of Congress have no choice but to live in peace. He is not really afraid of the other party. But Sherman is different. This guy also has a considerable group of supporters in the Republican Party. Once he really turns his face, add the Grant factions among the Republican Party members.

The supporters of the House of Representatives will definitely suppress him, the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Not to mention the Secretary of State, if the other party is more determined, he may not be able to sit firmly even as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. You must know that in the party election last year, he convinced himself and Sherman's supporters to vote for Garfield, but it was only a little better than Grant. If the other party suddenly turned against each other... Brian remembered the scene when he persuaded Sherman to vote for Garfield with him. Sherman was an old subordinate and friend of Grant. The relationship between the two was extremely close, but in the end, Sherman listened to him and felt that Grant was not suitable for the position of president, so he decided to follow

He cooperated and ended 35 rounds of voting. Although the Duke is Duke and i is i, the friendship between Grant and Sherman was still affected. Sherman thought he did right, but he always felt ashamed of Grant. Now that he heard that Grant was not doing well in New York, he directly gave up his position as commander to help his old friends... You know, Grant gave up all military positions in order to run for president, and he was no longer a soldier. In this case, Sherman was willing to help, which shows how determined he was. Of course, this is also because Grant has the ability and qualification to let Sherman do this. It would definitely not be possible if he had others. But if he still insisted on smearing Grant...

Considering the serious consequences, Brian had to give up his plan. However, although he put away those tricks, Brian's actions spread quickly. He successfully reminded the American citizens and reminded Americans of the eight years when Grant was president. What was the political and economic situation in America like, and at the same time reminded everyone of the major cases that had been sealed for many years. Grant's life by selling commemorative mouths made voters even more respectful to this former president.

The ability to do economic development is very doubtful... However, while reminding people of Grant's mediocre achievements in the presidency, Brian's actions also made Grant's life improve greatly. Because he knew the life difficulties of the former president, many American citizens spontaneously donated money and goods. In just a few days, Grant received more than 100,000 dollars in various gifts and losses at his home in New York... At this time, Grant had just led the forward troops to cross the Rocky Mountains and arrive in Sacramento.

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“The railway was severely damaged?”

Grant, like the people of his same period, had a big beard and average appearance. Perhaps because of his career and life, his whole face did not feel that he was unspeakable when he didn't smile... But in the eyes of others, this expression was murderous intent and a strong murderous intent. At least some people in Sacratto felt this way. Therefore, although the American political system is very special, military and political separation, and the central government cannot control the place, these people still kept careful enough in front of Grant. After all, Grant's irritable temper is as famous as his ability to fight.

"Very serious" Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor Horace Longst, expression serious, "The Chinese kept destroying the railway on their way to Seattle. They dismantled the railway tracks along the line and transported them away, and even left the sleepers and roadbed stones..."

"Roading stones?" Grant was surprised.

"Yes, they were the stones on the railway roadbed. They transported almost a hundred miles of roadbed just based on our reconnaissance," said Horace.

"A very interesting opponent." Grant couldn't help but touch his beard. This was the first time he encountered such an opponent. Even during the Civil War, the two sides fought so fiercely and absolutely, no one would take away all the stones from the railway... wouldn't they be careless?

"General, according to our estimates, the Chinese should want to use these stones to build fortifications," said a man dressed in front of Horace, a general dressed in an army.

"General Stoneman, I don't care what the Chinese have used to do with these stones. I just want to know how much the railway to Seattle has been repaired." Grant said in a deep voice. Just when these people from Sacramento came out to welcome him, he already knew the identity of this general. George Stoneman, the highest general of the Federal Army in the west, major general. Unfortunately, this guy has been "silent" since the Chinese occupied San Francisco, and that is Tom Hannis.

After leaving Nevada, he still did not move any action, and even did not do anything to send reinforcements. Although there were few garrisons in the west and had to guard against Mexico in the south, Grant was still a little dissatisfied with George Stoneman. Because when he was just introducing George Stoneman, the mayor Hamilton who came from San Francisco also said: General George Stoneman is a political star in California and has a great chance to become the next governor.

A general, and a working general, would be fine if he didn't do his job properly. He also walked through Grant from a general to a politician and then to a president, and there was nothing to say, but now it's during the war. As a general, he almost didn't react from beginning to end... Well, it wasn't unresponsive. It seemed that at the beginning, this guy sent a cavalry regiment, but the guy named Phil Schalner fell into the Chinese encirclement, and the entire army was wiped out, which also implicated San Francisco, which caused the entire California group to be headless and almost fell into a large area.

"General, the railway... has not been repaired much." Hearing Grant's question, George Stoneman did not answer directly, but turned his attention to Horace, so Horace had to stand up again helplessly.

"Why?" Grant's expression suddenly became cold.

"General, the reason is very simple... The insurance company is still arguing with the railway company. Although they all know that they want to repair the railway, it takes a lot of money for such a long period of time." Someone who had been standing behind Stoneman unexpectedly stood up.

"Who are you……"

"Hamilton, Mayor of San Francisco, and he and San Francisco Police Chief Mr. Erlanger are the only lucky ones to 'escape' from the Chinese." George Stoneman introduced.

"Oh?" Grant's eyes froze again, "You are Mayor Hamilton? Then you have seen those Chinese people and their leaders, have you seen them?"

"Although I don't want to admit it, but... it is indeed the fact." Hamilton smiled bitterly. This time he came to collect money, which was the huge sum of money that Grant escorted by the way. Attending this welcome banquet was just by the way. As for the rest, he knew that just because of his experience of being captured by the Chinese was enough to lose everything in politics, so he had already thought about it. Although he was still a Republican candidate for the mayor of San Francisco, he didn't want to choose any more. He just waited for the change of leadership to abdicate and let him abdicate as soon as the term changed came.

Xian, then went to the east to find a job to support his family, so as not to be embarrassed to stay in the west. Therefore, when talking about his previous experience, there were no too many taboos... He was not alone and wanted to be captured, but there were also the governor and many big bosses, and these people had identities more than him. Of course, many of these guys were also given to him by him, which was a big trouble, but I think those guys should understand him too? I hope that the Chinese would kill them all in the end, so that they would have less worries.

"What kind of person is that Jin Zhang and Guo?" Grant asked again.

"Cunning, cruel, and uneasy," Hamilton thought for a while, "Well, it seems... he also likes statistics."

"Data statistics?" Everyone around was stunned.

"Yes." Hamilton shrugged, "After I was captured by them, Jin Zhang and Guo came over to ask questions. As a result, as he talked to us, he talked about those princesses and other things..."

"Princess, prince?" What's wrong with this? Everyone was stunned again.

"Yes, it's the fairy tales we've heard since childhood, Snow White, Cinderella, etc.," Hamilton smiled bitterly again, "As a result, his statistics made me never want to tell children such stories again."

"It seems that the Chinese have a great influence on you, Hamilton?" George Stoneman smiled.

"Yes, it's really easy to feel a little emotional when you get close to those Chinese people... But it's a pity that General Stoneman, you have never faced with Chinese people, and you don't have such a chance." Hamilton also said.

"Yes, this is indeed a pity. If there were more troops stationed in the west and if there were not always so many Mexicans entering California from the border, I would definitely let those Chinese people tell me the statistics about the princess and princes face to face." George Stoneman also said.

"It's true, I just don't know if General Tom Hannis has heard of this." Hamilton said again.

"...it should. But it must be admitted that General Hannis was too careless." George Stoneman interjected again.

"You are right. Actually, I'm very sorry. If we were not so careless and not so contemptuous of the Chinese when they were violent at the beginning, then I think we wouldn't have the troubles we are today." Hamilton smiled.

"Shut up. I know what you are saying. I don't want to pay attention to these, but I hope you can distinguish the occasion." Grant finally couldn't help but angrily reprimanded, especially glaring at George Stoneman. He just asked Hamilton, but George Stoneman came to slander Hamilton for being captured and was embarrassing. He might even suffer from the Chinese. Then the two of them ridiculed each other one by one. One said you were captured and embarrassing, and the other said you were a coward and could only speak loudly... This made him very annoyed. When has it been, and even dog bites a dog? Especially George Stoneman, who has always done nothing, is still trying to attack others on such occasions, which makes him very disliked.

"God General, I don't know how you plan to destroy the Chinese? Lead the troops to Seattle to fight them in a decisive battle?"

"Who are you?" Glazed at George Stoneman again, and Grant turned his gaze and looked at the young man who suddenly appeared.

"Lonna Turner, I was once the secret of the governor of Colorado." The other party replied.

"The secret of Governor Grant?" Grant's heart moved.

"Yes." Ronna Turner nodded.

"I heard that Governor Grant died at the hands of a bandit, is that right?" Grant sighed. He didn't believe it, but when he was about to go to war, he encountered a secret of a guy named Grant, and that Grant was already a dead ghost, so he couldn't help but sigh with a bad sign.

"Yes." Ronna Turner was sad. "I was very scared of many bandits at the time, so... ran away."

"...This is normal. If it were me, when facing a large number of bandits with cruel means, he would definitely run away if he could escape." Unexpectedly, Ronna Turner would directly admit that he had escaped at the last minute. Grant couldn't help but have a slight affection for this young man. As for soldiers, most of them like to go straight, and it's not a shame to escape. When Grant couldn't beat others, he would lead the army to escape, and more than once or twice. Anyway, as long as he won in the end, it would be fine.

"General, I know I don't have the right to say anything in front of famous generals like you, but I just came here to remind you... Don't underestimate those Chinese. Since they have given up a huge bargaining chip like the hundreds of thousands of citizens of San Francisco, they must have other plans. I hope you can be careful if you want to be careful," said Ronna Turner.

"Is this your opinion?" Grant's brow raised unconsciously.

"Yes." Ronna Turner nodded.

"Do you know that before I set out, General Sherman, the commander-in-chief of the Federal Army, reminded me the same thing more than once?" Grant asked.

"Same thing? Are you talking about... General Sherman?" Not only Ronna Turner, but everyone else around was stunned.

"Of course not exactly the same," Grant smiled, "because Sherman has threatened me, and he said, if I can't deal with the enemy carefully, go back to New York and don't give him any more."

"I feel much more at ease when I hear these words from you." Hamilton said solemnly.

"Is that?" A fat man next to George Stoneman looked over with a smile, "Mayor Hamilton, do people who have come into contact with Chinese people have the same idea as you?"

"Batlett, I think you should also contact the Chinese, at least that will make you clear." Hamilton pushed back without hesitation. Washington Bartlett, his former competitor, but at this moment, he was no longer taken seriously by the other party because he had lost the qualification to be the right opponent of this guy.

"I hate being plagued by others when talking about serious matters." There are always people who come to disrupt the situation, and they are all Democrats, which makes Grant even more unhappy.
Chapter completed!