Chapter 324: Stupidity

Of course, the old man's words are not casual, and Rutherford Hayes' name is not the kind that can be used to joke around. (_") The reason why I thought of using such a heavyweight figure to coordinate and even narrow the relationship between Seattle and Washington was because the White House had already felt the benefits and benefits that Seattle could bring.

How many years have passed?

From the signing of the Treaty of Washington in 1882 to 1888, it has only been six years since the full calculation, but in these six years, Tangzhou has grown into a powerful force that plays an important role throughout the United States. Even after the joint deduction of the army and the navy, Tangzhou can easily confront all American countries except the United States, including Canada. Of course, there is no external force that may be interfered with, but it is simply calculated through the strength of each country. But even this is already shocking enough. You must know that this is only a local regime with a population of more than 200,000 and only six years in existence. Especially in the past six years, the US government has adopted almost all hostile policies towards this regime... Tangzhou has developed almost entirely in adversity.

Now, Tangzhou has officially been on track. If it is allowed to develop like this, what will happen in ten years or twenty years? If Washington still adopts hostile or even hostile policies, by that time, when these people in Tangzhou feel that they are full of wings and can face everything alone, will they continue to stay in the United States and continue to bear the strange gaze of others?

The United States will be divided.

This is a common recognition of almost all generals participating in that deduction. Of course, generals belong to generals, and what they represent is military perception. Perhaps Tangzhou will not choose to leave America because of other considerations, but who can guarantee it?

Just like this time, President Cleveland felt that he had discovered the expansion consciousness that Tangzhou had shown from his bones and wanted to use the other party to regain Cuba from the Spanish. However, the Tangzhou government agreed on the surface, but when he changed his hands, he led the Qing Dynasty in.

This seems nothing great. The Qing Dynasty is itself a country that is big and weak, and almost anyone can bully it. Although in the past twenty years, this country seems to have achieved some results, its national strength has been enhanced, and even has a powerful fleet, this achievement is nothing in the eyes of those who are interested. The Beiyang fleet, which is known as "the number one in Asia", is even a joke. Because the Qing Dynasty does not have a shipyard, or they do not have the ability to build modern warships by themselves. If they do not have the ability to build ships by themselves, so what if they are "the number one in the world"? Once a war breaks out, they will lose one ship, and they will only fight weaker and weaker. Apart from the navy, the Qing army is even more vulnerable... Tens of thousands of people, facing thousands of French troops, have not yet won completely.

However, no matter how weak the Qing Dynasty was, it had a very terrible threat, especially after joining forces with Tangzhou, this threat will be expanded unlimitedly.

population!

Almost unlimited population! Almost endless human resources!

And what about Tangzhou?

Whether in military training or science and technology, they are working hard to be at the forefront of the world. All they have is the population.

Many generals who participated in that deduction believed that America was lucky because it was precisely because it was separated from the Qing Dynasty that Tangzhou lost the shortcut to quickly gain a large population, which allowed America to continue to have an overwhelming advantage over it. However, this advantage could not last long. Because Tangzhou imported the population every day, although it was not large, but it continued to increase.

So, they either eliminate this group of Chinese as soon as possible, or cooperate with them and restrict the entry of yellow people!

Otherwise, in less than fifty years, the yellow race will become the new owners of this land, while the whites will be driven into the reserve by the Chinese, like the Indians, or even completely expelled back to their hometown in Europe.

Some people believe that cooperation with the Chinese is just to delay the time for the yellow race to occupy this land. Because of the huge population of the Qing Dynasty, Tangzhou can immigrate to more yellow races sooner or later, thus allowing yellow races to overwhelm whites in number and become the majority race on the American continent. However, these people do not support cooperation, and more people do not support the war.

Because even if they can defeat the Chinese and expel them from the United States, they cannot eliminate them. Because after several years of development, the Chinese have had several ways of retreat: one, Alaska, which they call Hanzhou; two, Panama; three, Greater Vancouver...

In addition, the Sandwich Islands may also be another way out for them. Because, according to some American businessmen in the Sandwich Islands, some Chinese merchants there have purchased a bay from the local indigenous kings on Oahu and began to build a port there. The port's name "Pearl Harbor" was taken by Guo Jinzhang.

The Chinese can attack and defend when they retreat.

And now, they also have a fleet.

Even if one of the dreadnoughts is handed over to the US government, their remaining warships will compete with the American Navy. In particular, once both sides fall into a state of hostility, the British will definitely not stand by. If nothing unexpected happens, the old lady at Buckingham Palace and the old man at 10 Downing Street will also choose to support the Chinese... It is in the interests of Britain to curb the United States.

So, only cooperation.

No cooperation is possible.

If we do not cooperate, the United States will first pay a huge price, or even an unbearable price. Just looking at the technologies that the Chinese gave to the British have already threatened the security of the Atlantic coast of the United States. But those technologies should have been their own.

If the two sides cooperate, it is not just a technical issue. Tangzhou also has the right to have the right to be independent and can even declare war on the outside world alone. At the beginning, Chessert Arthur agreed to this clause, one was to have sufficient reasons to revise the contract one day, and the other was to make Tangzhou a quick knife in the hands of the US government, a quick knife without reaction. Because Tangzhou has independent diplomatic power, the US government does not need to be responsible for what it does. In contrast, Tangzhou is next to the United States, and facing the huge pressure of the United States, you have to listen to some orders? Although Chessert Arthur's premeditation has never been implemented, as long as Tangzhou has such power for one day, the United States will have such an opportunity.

But there is no mutual trust between whites and yellow people. Both sides have always been doubtful and guarded against each other. How can Seattle obey Washington and even serve Washington?

We must first establish a bridge of interconnectedness. This person must be trusted by Washington and convinced by the Chinese. But is there such a person in the United States? Many people rack their brains to this end. And hard work pays off. Finally, everyone found such a person, the former president, the first American president who had dealt with Guo Jinzhang and his group, Rutherford Burchard Hayes!

That was an extremely principled and fair person who once rejected the Chinese Exclusion Act, and what he insisted on was only American laws, whose character was voters of the entire United States of America and that of all members of the Republican and Democratic Party.

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"I believe that you will soon realize Hayes's character. He is definitely a trustworthy person." The old man described almost all Hayes' experiences since he entered politics to Guo Jinzhang, and praised him greatly, as if anyone who disagrees with Hayes is an immoral person.

"I believe what you said, and I admire Hayes' character very much. But have you ever thought about whether he would agree to come to Tangzhou to serve as a bridge of our connection? Moreover, he is not young anymore, is his health okay? How many years can he do it?"

Guo Jinzhang did not object to the old man's proposal. Tangzhou really needed a contact person with the US government. After all, they are now in the United States and have American nationality, so they cannot always confront Washington like this. That is not conducive to the development of Tangzhou and his entire strategic planning.

"As long as there is a good start, and we both pay attention to it, I believe that we can reach the level of mutual trust. As for Hayes, if he heard about this, he would definitely agree. You must know that he has always been a person who is committed to the development of the whole of the United States. Obviously, the development of the United States is not just a problem for white people, but also requires yellow people and black people. Hayes has been working hard to help those black people build schools, and he thinks that it makes sense. But I think it will definitely make more sense to come to Tangzhou to serve as a position, and he will definitely agree." The old man replied.

"As long as you can convince him, I have no objection." Guo Jinzhang said.

"That's good." The old man breathed a sigh of relief, "I believe you will be impressed by Hayes."

"Hope." Guo Jinzhang smiled and changed the subject again. "I had received a telegram not long ago. With the cover of the Colombian army, the vanguard of the Qing army's mercenaries had arrived at the Red Corps station outside Barranquilla, and it would not take long to board the ship."

"Very good." The old man nodded seriously.

"When will war be declared?" Guo Jinzhang asked again.

"It won't take too long. We will calculate the time when the Atlantic Fleet meets with the two dreadnoughts, and declare war on Spain within 12 hours after that..." the old man replied.

"The main force of the Spanish Navy has been concentrated in the port of Santiago in Cuba, and its domestic army has also sent all the main force into Cuba. If we send a force into Spain at this time..."

"That will only bring us more trouble than this war." The old man said.

"Why?" Guo Jinzhang asked.

"Guo, you are a talent, an amazing talent. The development of Tangzhou in recent years has been inseparable from your leaders. However, your understanding of the international situation is obviously insufficient." The old man smiled slightly, "When Spain is empty, it is indeed a very pertinent suggestion based on tactics alone. But is the Spanish really so stupid? He still has to empty his troops even though he knows that it may attract the enemy's attack?"

"They are sure we won't attack their local area?" Guo Jinzhang asked.

"Of course." The old man smiled, "because it was Europe. Whether it was Britain, France, Germany, Austro-Hungary, they might be happy to see us teach the Spanish a lesson and steal each other's colonies, but these European powers will never allow us to reach into their territory. If we do that, then what awaits us will surely be the collective conquest of the entire Europe... No one in this world can support the joint expedition of these European powers."

"That's right." Guo Jinzhang shrugged. What the old man said makes sense.

"Let's just get here today." The old man said again, "I need to think about the whole plan carefully, hoping there will be no omissions."

"It's a pity that I'm not a navy, otherwise I can definitely help." Guo Jinzhang stood up with a smile, "Then I'll leave first. Your Excellency General."

"Tomorrow, I want to hear the news that Tangzhou declared war on Spain." The old man stood up and said as he walked.

"We are now part of the United States. Declaring war in the United States naturally also represents our declaration of war..." Guo Jinzhang said with a smile.

"Very good." The old man nodded, "It's a pity that the Red Corps cannot participate in the war."

"Yes, it's a pity. However, as long as we can establish a truly mutual trust relationship one day, the Red Corps will definitely become a sharp arrow in the United States of America." Guo Jinzhang said solemnly.

"I believe there will be that day."

"I believe it too..."

...

"Good home, please ask a former president to be our adviser? Who is this old man?"

After leaving Morgan Villa and returning to the governor's office, Guo Jinzhang told Li Asheng in detail what he had talked to the old man. Li Asheng deeply agreed with many of the issues mentioned by the two. Tangzhou can't be like this anymore. Although it is not conducive to the United States, it is even more unfavorable to Tangzhou himself. But he didn't expect that the old man would breathe so much, and open his mouth and say he wanted to invite Rutherford Hayes to be an adviser for him... Doesn't that old guy know that these guys are famous "presidential nightmare"? Hayes doesn't count, Garfield, Chesert Arthur, and the previous Grant, who had almost all fallen into their hands. Grant died of depression and illness because of his defeat... He was not afraid that Hayes would not have a good end?

"Of course there is a background." Guo Duozhang smiled. "This old guy has made a plan to fight the Spanish and sneaked to us, saying that he would come to discuss the matter of the Coast Guard with me. But according to my opinion, his main purpose is probably to merge our warships into his Atlantic Fleet."

"Atlantic Fleet? Could that old man be..."

"That's right, it's the commander of the Atlantic Fleet, William Sampson, and the rank of general!" Guo Jinzhang replied.

"Yaya, these American generals are too idle. They run around all day long. If this is the case with the Qing Dynasty, which general who led troops dared to leave the defense zone casually? Don't want to live?" Li Asheng shouted.

"Who told their system to be mature? In the Qing Dynasty, those officers and soldiers were almost all private soldiers of generals, but they were different in the United States. They were nationalized in the army, and all systems were very sound, so they would follow suit without anyone." Guo Jinzhang said.

"He is the commander of the Atlantic Fleet. The war is about to start. Why would he dare to run to the Pacific Ocean? He is not afraid that the fleet will lose without his command?... It's not that he is afraid of fighting, right?" Li Asheng asked again.

"It's just to confuse the Spaniards." Guo Jinzhang smiled, "Think about it, if the commanders are not there, will the Atlantic Fleet attack? The Spanish Fleet's carelessness will be a disaster."

"They deserve it." Li Asheng snorted coldly. During this period, he had learned a lot about what the Spaniards did in the colonies. Their massacre of Chinese in the Southeast Asian region was simply inhumane. Therefore, at this moment, the Spaniards, the Dutch, and the indigenous people of the South Asian region had surpassed the white Americans and successfully jumped to the top three of the most resentful countries and ethnic groups of the governor of Tangzhou.

"I am worried about Liu Yongfu and the others now, and I just hope everything goes well." Guo Jinzhang sighed again.

"Liu Yongfu is an old war person and should be very skilled. This time, with the Cuban Revolutionary Party as its internal support, everything will go smoothly." Li Asheng comforted him.

"I just hope that the Qing army can show some power this time, and those guys who have bad intentions in the town will also keep the stability of our hometown for more than ten years." Guo Jinzhang sighed.

"More than ten years? It's too short, right?"

"It's not too short. How many years can a group of soldiers last? This is the best prediction." Guo Jinzhang sighed.

"Of course a group of soldiers can't do it, but they can continue to train new recruits when they go back." Li Asheng said.

"This is what I worry about. Are there fewer turtles in the Qing court? Especially most of the troops in this group are Han people. Do you think they may be relieved? They also train new recruits. After they did not return to the country, they were demolished immediately and I burned the incense." Guo Jinzhang sighed again.

"No... it's not that serious, right? Those people aren't that stupid, right?" Li Asheng asked with some suspicion.

"Not that stupid? Humph, there is no stupidest in this world, only stupider. This sentence is perfect for applying to the heads of the Qing government officials, especially the Qing nobles. Because those guys will always only do things that disappoint you, and will never make you inexplicably excited... That's not their style!"

"style?"

"Yes, style. It's stupid and unique style!"

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