Wild North America 1846

Chapter 206 The Chic Enclosed House

in the original history
The Kansas War from 1854 to 1859 was a civil war between southern slavery advocates and northern antislavery advocates for control of Kansas.

After the mid-19th century, the territory of the United States expanded rapidly. In the Kansas-Nebraska area west of the Missouri River, more and more people went to reclamation, demanding the establishment of a new state.

The area is north of latitude 36°30′, and according to the Missouri Compromise (1820), it should join the Union as a free state.However, the southern slave owners, relying on their advantages in the government and the Senate, tried to expand plantations and animal husbandry in this area, and advocated the implementation of slavery.

Today there are two state governments in Kansas, one established by the liberals in the north and the other by the slaveholders in the south.

It may seem unthinkable for such a thing to happen within a country, but it was normal in the United States in the mid-19th century.

Due to the sharp opposition between North and South legislators, the conflict is very deep, and if not done well, it will detonate a crisis.

Therefore, President Taylor of the federal government did not dare to speak rashly on this issue. He neither supported the South nor the North, but adopted a peaceful approach.

Because the "Kansas problem" is a minefield, agreeing with the South will inevitably offend the liberals of the North, and vice versa, thereby endangering one's own security.

In other words, those radicals will never let the president go, and will inevitably take all possible ways to retaliate wildly.

"The problems in Kansas have been around for a long time, and the Tang Dynasty supports the traditional life for thousands of years, and is highly vigilant and resists those crazy liberals.

They are destroyers and moths of the traditional life system, subversives who dissociate from the mainstream national system in the world, and spread dangerous ideas.

Datang Kingdom is willing to work with friends in the south to maintain our traditional life and keep close business contacts with each other.

when necessary
Together with our close allies in countries such as Britain and France, we will stand behind our friends in the south and provide real support. "

Richard's statement represented the official position of the Tang Kingdom, which resonated strongly in Jefferson Davis' heart.

He said; "Thank you for your understanding and support, and I will convey your majesty's kindness to friends in the southern states. As you said, in order to maintain our traditional way of life, the southerners will not hesitate to fight."

Li Cha expressed his approval with a warm expression, the two sides chatted cordially for a while, and reached an agreement on further strengthening the relationship between the two parties, and everyone was happy.

After seeing off Jefferson Davis, Richard was in a good mood, and this kind of provocation made him feel happy.

He casually glanced at Gu Yan, secretary-general of the royal family, and seeing the thoughtful look on his face, he smiled and said, "Why, are you worried about the southerners?"

"Your Majesty Qizuo, I think there will be a war between the American South and the North sooner or later!"

In front of His Majesty, Gu Yan didn't need to hide his inner thoughts, he thought about it and said;

"In the past two years
The U.S. Congress has staged all-out violence many times, and members of the North and South have been beaten to death. This kind of fierce political struggle has never been seen before, and the Taylor government cannot hold back the momentum of the fierce fighting between the two sides.

If not, the bad luck of former President Bourke will befall Taylor.

This Jefferson Davis is a staunch separatist, and he was able to become the chairman of the US Senate Armed Services Committee. This shows how deep the rift between the North and South of the United States is?
With regard to the current new trends of the US Federation, the Royal Court and the Army Staff Headquarters should formulate a series of response plans to avoid being caught off guard and responding improperly after the incident breaks out.

Wei Chen felt that this was both a crisis and an opportunity.

How to deal with it, I ask the Holy One to clarify. "

"Do your own thing well, solidly develop the economy, and just sit and wait for changes." Li Cha replied calmly.

Seeing His Majesty's confident expression, Gu Yan immediately felt a lot more at ease, and replied with fists in his hands respectfully; "I know, I must do as the Holy Majesty ordered."

after the meeting

The maid of the royal court came to report and said, "Report to Your Majesty, and the banquet has been prepared in the harem, waiting for His Majesty to come."

"Oh, lead the way."

"The slaves obey the order."

The handsome royal court maid led the way, and Li Cha strode towards the harem, passing through the domed hall, passing through the verandah, passing through the apse and then through the long corridor, and arrived at the place where the queen lived.

Here is also a magnificent dome hall, but with a different shape, which is more suitable for royal banquets, dances, concerts and other leisure activities, rather than daily government affairs.

After eating in the small restaurant on the side of the main hall, Queen Lin Zhen'er heard the report and came out to welcome her. She led a group of maids in the inner palace to collect a blessing, and said in unison, "Welcome Your Majesty."

"The queen is exempt."

Li Cha stepped forward to help Queen Lin Zhen'er up, the two smiled at each other, Lin Zhen'er's face blushed for no reason, she pushed Li Cha's arm quietly, and followed them to the small banquet hall .

On the dining table covered with a white tablecloth, there were flowers, wine bottles and cold dishes. These were all made by the chef brought by Queen Lin Zhen'er from the Governor's Mansion.

Li Cha sat down without hesitation, and Lin Zhen'er sat next to him, and immediately ordered: "Your Majesty has arrived, hurry up and order the kitchen to serve hot dishes."

"Your servant obeys." The maid immediately turned and left after receiving the order.

soon
All kinds of sumptuous dishes were served like flowing water. They were all Li Cha's favorite dishes, including steamed bear paws, roasted goose, chopped pepper fish head, lion head, Buddha jumping over the wall, grilled lamb chops, and rock-roasted big fish head. Lobsters are served on a large table, and it looks like a dish cooked with care.

"A queen is courteous to others, so she must ask for something?" Li Cha asked pointedly. He turned his face and looked at the elegant face of Queen Lin Zhen'er.

Lin Zhen'er's face was red at this time, and she gently pushed Li Cha's arm with her hand secretly, and said in a reproachful and helpless way; Serve the king with all my strength. But the concubine is weak and cannot withstand the spirit of the dragon and tiger of His Majesty, so I have to call for reinforcements..."

Speaking of here
Queen Lin Zhen'er was so ashamed that she couldn't lift her head anymore. She beckoned, and four beautifully dressed girls came in one by one from the entrance of the small restaurant, and waited for the summons at the dining table.

"These are the four confidantes who married me, Chunlan Xiahe, Qiuju, and Dongmei. Your Majesty, you can take over the house, and I can help you in normal times."

in the old days
When a lady from a wealthy family gets married, she is often accompanied by a dowry maid, who is usually a clever and pretty maid who has served the young lady since she was a child.

These four companion maids are thin and fat, pretty and pretty. They were raised in the courtyard of the deep house since they were young. They only serve the young lady, and there are low-level maids in their room.

enter the palace
Naturally, she is loyal to Queen Lin Zhen'er, helping her to control the harem, inquiring about news and being a favorite, and originally planned to be a candidate among the concubines, all of whom are one-in-a-million beauties.

Queen Lin Zhen'er originally didn't expect His Majesty to take over the house so early, but who made Li Cha's body like iron, how could she, a delicate girl, bear it?

The earliest concubines in the palace, "Mrs. Yu" and "Mrs. Xiu", both came out. After these two people have raised their bodies, they will serve His Majesty together when they serve His Majesty. Obviously they are very experienced.

The same goes for the three Mexican goblins. They always serve His Majesty together so that His Majesty can enjoy themselves.

I heard that the side concubine Wang Manzhi has already sent her companion girls, Yunyan and Yuncai, into battle, this vixen.

Seeing four shy women coming in one by one, looking well-dressed, Li Cha immediately understood in his heart, and he couldn't help but feel a little smug, and said along the way; "Since the queen has spoken, I will stay in your palace to serve from now on."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your permission." The four pretty beauties flew up to the branches and turned into phoenixes. The joy in their hearts goes without saying, and they all got a blessing.

"Let's serve the meal." Li Cha couldn't stop his appetite at this time. His appetite was very good. A lion's head the size of a child's fist had two mouthfuls. The grilled lamb chops were delicious, and even Queen Lin Zhen'er ate a few more bites.

after meal
The maids of the court surrounded him with golden basins, calendulas, towels, and jade brushes, and waited for His Majesty to wash and change clothes, and then went to the harem to rest.

before leaving
Queen Lin Zhen'er made a gesture to follow, and then followed His Majesty to the bedroom.

Chun Lan, Xia He, Qiu Ju, and Dong Mei, the four delicate women, were both happy and scared, and they walked to the bedroom together with inexplicable anxiety.

Although they have never eaten pork, but in the deep palace, they can always know a little bit of rumors, this majesty is also an invincible general in bed, very powerful!

after a while
Naturally, the palace is full of panting, and the spring is boundless, so I won't describe them one by one here...

Spring 1852
After Wang Jia arrived in the Colorado Plateau, he visited Red Rock Valley Fort, Cherry Creek Fort in Phoenix Castle, Denver Main Fort, Fort One, Fort Two, and Fort Three, inspecting cavalry training and infantry guarding.

Even in peacetime, as the front line of the fortress in the central part of the Tang Kingdom, the armaments here cannot be relaxed for a moment.

The result of the inspection made Li Cha quite satisfied, and the garrison commander of Phoenix Castle has now been replaced by Major General Tian Mantun.

This is a stable and reliable middle-aged general. After the Tang-Mo war, he was promoted to major general due to his meritorious service. He was awarded the title of viscount and fief fief, and was responsible for guarding the frontier fortresses.

The rotation of senior generals in the Tang Kingdom has formed a system, and the old major general Kahn is now transferred to the principal of the Chang'an Lecture Hall, responsible for cultivating newcomers who are admitted to the military academy.

Such a rotation system for senior generals can avoid the disadvantages of holding military power for a long time and forming their own inherent power hills, and avoid the poison of "soldiers are generals" and form small hills in the army.

The officers and soldiers of the Tang Kingdom only need to be loyal to the royal family. Those who try to form cliques in the army will never show mercy if they find one and eliminate one.

During the Mirror Lake Palace

From time to time, Richard sent falcons to Fort Hugo, which was built at a huge cost in the United States, to investigate, and even traveled more than 650 kilometers east to Kansas City and northeast to Chicago to investigate the combat readiness of the US military.

The results obtained were almost as expected. The situation of Fort Hugo was even worse than expected. The six large fortified post stations along the way from Kansas City to Fort Hugo were basically abandoned, and only a few people kept guarding supplies.

at Fort Hugo

Looking down from an eagle's perspective, Li Cha only found about 2300 U.S. troops stationed here. Every day, hundreds of U.S. troops are plowing the large area between Wudaowan Reservoir and Beaver Reservoir, watering the farmland, and vigorously implementing spring plowing.

As for the remaining American soldiers, they should be stationed in the fort, with a total number of no less than a thousand.

There are hundreds of civilians and female relatives in Fortress Hugo, who run taverns, department stores, restaurants, teahouses and brothel businesses. It seems that they plan to stay there for a long time.

Every 3 to 4 days, a train will arrive, transporting fodder to various supplies of military supplies, and personnel who take turns to garrison and take vacations. After all, this is a front-line fortress stationed with more than 3000 troops, raising thousands of horses and horses. Pack horses, green mules, and supplies are in great demand.

If the trees on the oasis had already been cut down, and the vegetation had been set on fire several times in late autumn, now when spring returns to the land, there are only sparse green weeds.

Therefore, most of the supplies for Hugo Fortress need to be sent from the rear, and the army can grow some vegetables and fruits by themselves, which is basically the end.

Looking at the hinterland of Kansas and Chicago, Li Cha didn't find any signs of soldiers gathering, and he finally put his heart back into his stomach.

Today's Colorado Plateau has changed a lot, with ditches crisscrossing the endless green fields, and the rice is fragrant.Chic small towns are dotted among them, and the scenery is beautiful and beautiful against the backdrop of distant snow-capped mountains.

The architectural shapes of these small towns are a bit like the round houses in southern China, some are big and some are small, some are round, some are square, and some are irregular.

Often five, six or more than a dozen enclosures form a township, which looks unique.

The characteristics of these enclosures are very distinct. Often five or six families or even a dozen families live together. The three-story houses are connected to form an enclosure. The first floor has no windows, forming a small enclosed fortress. The second and third floors The windows are densely opened, which can not only fully guide the light, but also guard against danger.

Some of these villagers who are willing to live together are life and death comrades in a cavalry squad, some are from the same township, and some are from the same clan. The relationship between them is very close, not brothers are better than brothers.

Even if the U.S. military is able to attack the Colorado Plateau one day, these unique enclosures scattered on the plateau are like defensive fortresses one after another, which is enough to make the U.S. military head like a bucket.

After living on the plateau for more than a month, Li Cha took advantage of the official opening of the Phoenix-Omaha railway in mid-April, took his side concubine Wang Manzhi and three Mexican goblins to the north, and opened the six northern provinces. Inspection trip.

The reason why Queen Lin Zhen'er did not follow, but took the train back to Chang'an Maple Leaf Palace, was because the Queen was happy, so naturally she could no longer run around with Her Majesty.

(End of this chapter)