Wild North America 1846

Chapter 130 I Want Oregon

Although what Baron Glanville-Gower said was a bit hurtful, it did reveal the marginal attributes of the Tang Kingdom.

In international relations in the mid-19th century, the typical law of the jungle of "the strong prey on the weak" was followed, full of arguments about white supremacy.

The old European colonial powers are frantically expanding their colonial power all over the world, using strong ships and sharp guns to open the doors of countries that are behind the times one after another. Countries with a long history such as Iran, Egypt, India, Fuso, and the Kingdom of Manchaca have fallen one after another. Under the knife and sword, he made him a slave and a servant girl.

This is the afterglow of the age of great voyages. The era of the emerging steam industry has just sounded a loud and clear horn. The barbaric pirate thinking of Northern Europe dominates the great powers. The concepts of civilization, justice, democracy, human rights, and equality in the new era have just emerged.

at this time

Li Cha never thought of discussing the topic of mutual respect and equal exchanges between countries with the British special envoy, that would be a bit of nonsense.

If you are weak, you must admit it, and if you are beaten, you must stand at attention.

When the strength of the country is weak, all struggles are illusions, and all stubbornness is nothing but a joke.

and the serious consequences

It is the new Datang Kingdom, which is dominated by Chinese, which cannot bear the burden. Acting rashly will only make it worse. It is irresponsible to the country and the people.

Even though he felt the strong humiliation in his heart, Li Cha didn't show it on his face, but frowned and said in deep embarrassment;
"Sir Granville, I can understand London's high regard for this, and have great respect for the dignity of the British Empire that cannot be offended.

However, this is a major treason case of an extremely serious nature, and the relevant evidence is conclusive and can be corroborated by each other.The participants confessed to this, and the evidence is overwhelming.

If I let it go lightly, where will the majesty of me, the king of a country, be?

Kingship is sacred and inviolable, this is the norm in Europe, and it is the same everywhere in the world.

William Richardson was a subject of the Tang Kingdom. Before the establishment of the kingdom, his true identity was an Anglo-American. There were also some Swiss, Dutch, and French-Americans, all of whom were Americans without exception.

To be honest, the relationship with the British Empire is so remote that it is difficult to trace.

London used this name to embarrass the Datang Kingdom. The name is not right, the words are not right, and this is a serious crime of treason. How can it be lightly exposed? "

"Your Majesty, I want to remind you that these are 1400 whites?"

"The total number of dead white people who died under my knife is no less than 6, and there will be more in the future. Do you think I will care about these 1400 white people?"

"Oh……"

Baron Granville-Goyle was immediately choked by Richard's words. After thinking about it, it was true. The handsome young man in front of him, who seemed harmless to humans and animals, was actually the tyrant who slaughtered the most white people in the world today.

Richard stared at the past with sharp eyes, and Baron Granville-Gower immediately felt a lot of pressure on his body. The powerful aura of this superior person came from the evil spirit that had slaughtered thousands of white people, and it seemed to press down on his heart like a substance. .

under such pressure
Baron Granville-Goyle couldn't say some unreasonable and domineering remarks at all, he could only shrug his shoulders half in relief and half in joke, and spread his hands and said;
"Your Majesty, London has shown great concern. At this time, The Times may have publicized the incident, which will definitely attract widespread attention from the British public.

under these circumstances
The retreat that London can make is very small, and how the Tang Kingdom treats this matter will affect the long-term relationship between the two countries in the future.

Presumably you also know that public opinion in the southern states of the United States has been strongly criticizing the federal government, especially the annihilation of the two Western Expeditions and the disastrous defeat in the "Northwest State War", which aroused strong anti-war sentiment among the people in the southern states.

The Tang Kingdom's war against the United States is essentially a war against the northern states of the United States.

Among them, the difference is day by day.

I don’t need me to remind you, how much pressure has been relieved by the leading role played by the British Empire in the Datang Kingdom?

So why not make London happier? "

"If it is said that London's happiness is based on the shaking of the royal power, how would Mr. Sir change his position?"

"Your Majesty, it's pointless to argue about this. Let's think about how to solve the problem." Baron Granville-Gower scratched his head in distress, feeling that the coffee in front of him was no longer fragrant, and said after thinking for a while; "According to me I got the news that some captured white people were brutally tortured, and the number of casualties was as high as nearly a hundred, is this true?"

"Mr. Special Envoy and your entourage can get in touch with the criminals, and they can also check the relevant confessions and evidence. Of course, this needs to be accompanied by the Kingdom Police Department. The police are handling the case according to the law. As for some casualties, it is due to the arrest. Resisting injuries with weapons, this needs to be explained.”

"We've had complaints that there were completely innocent merchant families involved who didn't do anything? It's a purge of white influence."

"It's a complete slander." Li Cha categorically denied it.

Out of the need to eliminate the influence of the upper class of the white people, this big case of treason really hit the rabbits, and basically wiped out those white people who often provoked them, and put them to death immediately.

Speaking of it this way, it is natural to resist with arms. He has been convicted of treason against the party, and he can't be cleared even if he wants to.

How can you justify yourself when someone is dead?
The reason why nearly a hundred people were killed and injured was that some extremely harmful military rebel backbones were executed after being arrested and tortured to make confessions.

The reason was that they resisted with weapons and were shot dead on the spot. No one could say anything about this.

So what is left now is the backbone of the "England Homeland" headed by William Richardson, British adventurer Ronald Evenson, and Economic Commissioner Odom Russell. Although they have great influence, they do little harm.

after some discussion
The gap between the positions of the two sides is too great, so naturally no result can be discussed.

"Your Majesty, it will take seven to eight days for the news to arrive in London at the fastest, and it takes half a month to go back and forth. After such a long time, the ferment of public opinion will cause great trouble to Downing Street. I am here The order I received before was to resolve the incident perfectly as soon as possible without delay."

Baron Granville-Gower frowned, looked at Richard with sincere eyes and continued;

"His Excellency the Prime Minister William Lamb clearly stated;
He does not want to see a tug-of-war of bargaining. When the British people are generally concerned about this matter, it is best to give them the answers they want.

It is very important for the Whig Party to demonstrate the global influence of the British Empire and the efficient governance ability of this government through this incident.

Needless to say, it is also very important to me.

If this matter can be resolved cleanly and quickly as expected, I may have the opportunity to return to my native land, instead of rotting slowly in this barren and cold North American wilderness.

So, I need your clarification, or what is the price to pay to get what London wants?
Ammunition, industrial equipment or ships, you can ask for anything, I just hope that this damn trouble can be solved as soon as possible. "

The appeal expressed by Lord Granville-Gower is clear;

No matter how difficult the Tang Kingdom is, he will take away these more than 1300 white people and save them from the bad luck of being hanged or imprisoned.

the reason for this

It is because this matter has been exposed in the British public opinion circles, conspiracy to rebel, England homeland, 1400 British whites, assassination of these sensitive words, it is easy to stir up the emotions of ordinary British people and make newspapers sell well.

Ordinary Britons don't care about a remote North American kingdom, nor do they care about the twists and turns in it. What they care more about is the fate of these 1400 white Anglo-Americans?

Things in the world are so absurd, so unreasonable.

But ordinary Britons are like this. The British Empire has dominated the world for a century and a half. Arrogance has been deeply rooted in the blood of every Briton, and it has become one of the character labels of Anglo-Saxon whites.

London can respond to the voices of ordinary people and win universal acclaim if these 1400 British whites are rescued.

The faster the processing, the higher the evaluation.

It's that simple.

After careful consideration, Li Cha raised three fingers and said;

"Three solutions;
First, try the chief culprit openly and fairly, release most of the coerced followers, and try to resolve this matter within a week.

We need London to provide all the material assistance for the 3-strong army, continue to maintain friendly and close cooperation in North American affairs, and further strengthen bilateral relations. "

"This plan can be vetoed. Let's talk about your second solution?" Baron Granville-Gower refused without hesitation.

What he wants is to take everyone away, no trial, no hanging, nothing, in order to meet the ardent expectations of himself, London and the British people.

As for what to do with the Tang Kingdom, that is the business of King Li Cha himself.

As badass as it sounds, that's the harsh reality of the moment.

Li Cha stretched out his second finger and said; "The second plan: organize a secret trial as soon as possible, select a few culprits to be severely punished, and release the rest, and the whole process will not be made public.

Wait for a while, wait until the situation cools down, and then explain it to the people slowly.

In view of the fact that this plan has greatly damaged the foundation of royal power, we demand more compensation.

We need London to provide all material assistance for 1.5 cavalry, assistance to two shipyards, including technology and equipment, assistance to build the Pacific Coast Railway, continue to maintain friendly and close cooperation in North American affairs, and further strengthen bilateral relations. "

Baron Granville-Gower thought for a moment and shook his head. He didn't want a solution with hidden dangers and rejected the second proposal.

Li Cha stretched out his third finger and said;

"The third plan; without any public and secret trials, you can take away everyone involved in the case, and all troubles will be borne by the kingdom, but I have two conditions.

First, 1.5 cavalry equipment assistance is needed, only light cavalry instead of heavy cavalry.

Second, I want the territory of the Colony of Oregon. "

These two conditions are simple and clear, but Baron Granville-Gower opened his mouth wide in surprise, and subconsciously retorted loudly, "Oh, it's impossible!"

(End of this chapter)