Wild North America 1846

Not long after the black car drove out, it stopped in a congested section of the road. Looking at the congested carriage ahead, the driver and the adjutant in the front seat pulled out the guns on their waists for vigilance with nervous expressions.

"Report to the officer, there seems to be a riot ahead, do you want to exit this street and change to another road?"

"Where are you going? I'm an officer." While speaking, Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao pulled out his gun from his waist, opened the door and walked out.

Sir Tang Yaozong sat in the car and couldn't catch it. Seeing that his tall brother-in-law had got out of the car, he opened his mouth and closed it again as he wanted to tell him something.

My distinguished brother-in-law is very assertive and has strong action, he is a decisive and ruthless character.

This point recognized by the Tang family is very similar to that of His Majesty the Holy Emperor today. It is useless to talk about it, but it will annoy people.

The only thing that future generations really cannot learn

His Majesty the Holy Emperor is universally recognized as an unrivaled hero with unstoppable courage. Among the princes there are also those with bravery, but the gap is quite far and it is not worth mentioning at all.

After Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao got off the car, the captain, adjutant and second lieutenant driver in the front seat also hurriedly followed. Both of them are the imperial masters who were recently awarded with the second-class Diamond Tripod Medal, and they will be responsible for personal protection of Lei Xiao from now on. school.

The captain's adjutant is Tan Fusheng, a young military attache to the royal family. He was born in a Tanzu family in southern Fujian.

Royal attendants and military officers are not Chinese cabbage, and more than half of the imperial princes do not have them. This must be rewarded by His Majesty the Emperor, and it is a good reference to measure whether the princes have holy families.

Another second lieutenant pilot, Lin Liuer, was also a master selected by the Royal Guards, and his status was much lower than that of the former.

At this time, the street ahead was crowded with many carriages, and there were faint voices of shouting and cursing...

Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao and his men were about to step forward to check, when there was a sound of running from behind, it turned out that a patrol team of about 20 people in full armor came running from behind.

This is just right
Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao intercepted the patrol without any hassle, took over the command with a higher rank, and led the patrol to the front...

Into early 1891
Pittsburgh, like other towns that had just been incorporated into the empire, was military-controlled to maintain local stability and imposed a curfew after dark.

Heavily armed patrols can often be seen in the streets and alleys. Armed sentries are arranged at the intersections of the streets, and some mobile cavalry come and go, looking heavily guarded.

It has been more than two months since the turmoil was quelled, but the control measures have not been lifted, and it is estimated that it will continue for several months.

According to the military-control order;

Civilians are not allowed to carry guns, knives, sticks and other weapons for any reason, not to form a gathering of more than 10 people, and to spread rumors, etc., and offenders will be severely punished.

Datang Empire has implemented a comprehensive population registration system in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and each resident needs to pay 1.2 Tang yuan to apply for a new ID card.

This new type of ID card needs to post a black and white photo on the inside, which is brown and thin cowhide. The relevant address, age, place of origin, ethnicity, religious belief and family member relationship are registered in detail. It will be effective after being reviewed and signed by the local government. .

The new identity card was first implemented in the three provinces of North America, and then it will spread throughout the empire and overseas provinces and vassal states, becoming a valid document held by individuals.

Without this certificate, it will be inconvenient to work, travel, take out loans, do business and buy property, or engage in any social activities in the future. The government has also established an archived household registration system to strengthen the management of the empire's population.

By the end of 1890
The total territory of the Tang Empire was 1 million square kilometers. After including three North American states and one vassal state with a total population of 990 million, the population ratio changed again.

Among the 844.72 million population in the above-mentioned areas, whites accounted for 68.77%, with a total of about 583.2 million.It immediately increased the population structure of the entire Datang Empire, and whites accounted for 2.92%.

The total population of the empire increased from 1886 million at the end of 1.276 to 1890 million at the end of 1.459, and its overall strength abruptly reached a new level.

Back to the topic
When Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao led his people to the intersection, he found that there were already many people and carriages congested here. Surrounded by six 4-wheel heavy carriages with two horses and shafts, they crowded together and blocked the entire intersection. , There was a dispute at the duty post at the intersection of the street.

"What's going on?" Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao, as the highest rank in the military, unceremoniously took over the on-site command, frowning and asked the sergeant in charge at the street whistle.

The street whistle post is composed of 7 soldiers. This sergeant belongs to the temporary head of the team. He raised his hand and gave a military salute, and replied with some anger and grievance on his face;
"Report sir;
The low-ranking team led the sentry, and the truck convoy had to show a pass or a superior warrant as a rule, and it could only pass after inspection.

However, relying on the large number of people, this guy has been messing around in French that we don't understand, and he can't get a warrant from his superiors, and he is not allowed to check, causing congestion at the street..."

"Okay, let your men check their weapons and be ready to fight at any time." Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao understood as soon as he heard it, and raised his hand to stop the sergeant from continuing.

He turned around and looked at the bearded middle-aged white man in front of him and several companions beside him, with a cowhide revolver holster hanging from his waist, and his face was full of arrogance.

He took another look at the 6 heavy-duty carriages, each with a driver sitting on it, and an armed cowboy sitting side by side, looking over with unkind eyes.

In addition to the 6 white cowboys on the 12 carriages, there were also 11 North American cowboys on horseback, and the entire convoy touched about 23 white people.More than half of the waist is hung with a revolver, and there may be a rifle in the box under the driver's buttocks, no wonder his attitude is so arrogant.

These rude men who don't know a lot of Chinese characters have the guts to have guns in their hands.

After the arrival of the armed patrols, many of these cowboys showed fear in their eyes. During the three-month continuous battle of the imperial army, such thorns were removed a lot.

Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao looked him up and down, and then asked the leading white middle-aged man in a cold voice: "Resisting military and police inspections, this is not a good phenomenon, do you have anything to explain?"

He spoke English, which is the common language in the white areas of North America. If the 23 cowboys could not understand him, no one would believe him.

hesitated
Seeing that he was not in the upper hand, the strong white man softened his arrogant attitude, and he still replied stiffly; "I'm sorry... sir, I don't think there is anything wrong. Pittsburgh is our traditional home. Walking on the roads should not be made difficult. It is our right."

"Where is your name from?"

"Well...George, from a farm on the upper Linehart River in Pittsburgh, we are the early immigrants who have settled on this land for five or six generations..."

"What cargo is loaded?"

"It's the best barley beer brewed on the farm, and some, um... finely ground wheat flour. We're law-abiding citizens who believe in God, sir, and no one wants trouble."

"What about your staff, are they also from the farm?"

"Oh... some are, and some are guys from the surrounding manors. I have already explained to you, sir, that the farm has been settled on this land for hundreds of years, and there will always be some friends with good relations."

"I can understand this, but do you need so many gunmen to guard some agricultural products?" Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao was not deceived by the other party's rhetoric. With a sneer at the corner of his mouth, he raised his jaw slightly and asked; "And You won’t tell me that those wooden boxes on the carriage are for flour?”

This sudden question made George, who was still feeling good just now, dumbfounded, unable to answer falteringly.

The voice just fell
Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao raised his hand and pulled out the revolver at his waist, and the officers and soldiers behind him saw the officer making a move, and immediately raised their guns and shouted loudly;

"Don't move anything, put your hands where I can see them, or I'll shoot you in the head."

The situation took a turn for the worse, causing involuntary exclamations from the surrounding onlookers, who subconsciously backed away, and soon left a large space in the middle.

Forced by the muzzle of the black hole, George's face suddenly changed, and a look of madness flashed in his eyes, which was keenly captured by Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao standing in front of him.

It's too late, it's too soon.

George suddenly yelled hysterically, "Fight!" He reached out and leaned on the revolver at his waist, trying to resist desperately.

"Clap clap clap..."

Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao fired without hesitation, and all four bullets in a row shot George's body at close range.

The beating made George take a step backward trembling and fell to the ground. Blood gushed out of the bloody hole in his body, and he died instantly.

Standing beside Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao, Captain Tan Fusheng, Second Lieutenant Lin Liuer and some officers and soldiers also shot. The former raised his hand and threw two throwing knives, hitting the two gangsters who were acting rashly.

The throwing knife thrown out by shaking hands was powerful and heavy, piercing deeply, killing the two of them on the spot.

"Clap clap... clap clap..."

Four or five North American cowboys who were moved after hearing the sound were shot indiscriminately, covered in blood holes, and their bodies fell from the carriage, splashing a cloud of dust on the ground.

In a blink of an eye
Already seven or eight people were shot dead on the spot. The other white cowboys raised their hands high in fright, and got off the carriage under the threat of the soldiers' muzzles. They were quickly disarmed and forced to kneel in a row with their heads in their hands.

Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao looked around with a stern expression, and the onlookers who came into contact with his sharp gaze couldn't help but spread out a little more, and lowered their heads in fear.

Arranged the soldiers to be vigilant to prevent these North American cowboy accomplices from being in the crowd. Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao then asked Captain Tan Fusheng to lead a search. There must be something wrong with these carriages.

as expected
A lot of jewelry and curios were found from the carriage, about tens of thousands of dollars in banknotes and some documents, dozens of long and short guns, all of which were obviously contraband.

Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao was not interested in jewelry, curios or guns. He walked up to the thick stack of documents, and after looking at them, his expression became more dignified.

The color of these files has turned yellow and dark, obviously something that has been around for a long time.

The history of this country is not long, and there are no historical ancient books. What is the source of these old documents?
This aroused his great interest, so he rummaged through them one by one.Soon he found a slightly yellowed document, and after a brief glance, his expression became very strange.

Oh my god, isn't that the Declaration of Independence?
As early as July 1776, 7, the Continental Congress of the United States adopted the Declaration of Independence, with Thomas Jefferson as the main drafter.

This precious document can be said to be the foundation of the founding of the United States. The declaration is completely handwritten, and the full text consists of two parts.

The beginning part describes the dissatisfaction of the 13 colonies with the British king, and lists the reasons why the colonies dissent from the British government and policies.

The Declaration goes on to set forth in detail the human and political rights of the American people, which are inherently innate and no nation or human organization can deprive them of.

The most famous passage in the Declaration of Independence is

"We do not hold the truth to be obvious, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

This thick stack of documents includes the discussion draft of the Continental Congress in 1776, letters between prestigious people in the colonies, other resolutions passed at that time, etc., restoring the complete scene of the Continental Congress.

Its importance cannot be overemphasized.

Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao didn't expect that such a big melon would be unearthed by an unintentional intervention, and the excitement in his heart was uncontrollable.

Born in the royal family, he has a strong political sensitivity, and he can guess almost exactly with a little measurement.

It must be that the United States is currently torn apart, and some powerful people want to transfer and protect these important documents through unknown means, and leave them as a kindling in the future...

"Mr. Second Lieutenant, immediately lead the men to escort these carriages and prisoners to the division headquarters. By the way, there are these things." Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao immediately ordered the second lieutenant commander of the patrol team to put those jewels, curios and banknotes back into the box, Together with the traffickers and the carriage escorted back to the division headquarters.

Holding a thick stack of historical documents, he ordered Captain Tan Fusheng beside him: "Be careful, let's get back to the car now, we have important discoveries."

"Yes, sir." Captain Tan Fusheng replied concisely.

He also saw the seriousness of the matter, and immediately pulled out the revolver at his waist with one hand, and tightly held the throwing knife with the other hand, together with Lin Liuer, vigilantly escorted the lieutenant colonel away quickly.

only a few days later

These important historical documents, including the original copy of the Declaration of Independence, have been secretly delivered to the Chang'an imperial court, and only three or four people know the inside story.

Even the commander of the Michigan Division didn't know that Lieutenant Colonel Lei Xiao used his privileges to directly contact the commander of the Northern Army, and he arranged a special channel to secretly submit to His Majesty the Emperor. (end of this chapter)