I'm the Dauphin in France

Chapter 660 Caribbean Confederation
Marquis Rohas's eyes widened immediately and he exclaimed:

"How...how can this be done?"

Briso said: "There aren't that many black slaves on Juan Island, so those abolitionists don't pay much attention to this place.

"If you can assure them that you will not interfere in their affairs, improve the treatment of the black slaves on Juan Island, and even cooperate with them privately, it is possible to exchange them for their promise not to interfere in Juan Island."

"This……"

"We have nothing to lose by engaging them. Our country is already leaving the Caribbean, and I really don't want to see you face the same situation."

At the same time that Brissot was meeting with the Governor of Juan Island, representatives of the abolitionist movement in Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the Lesser Antilles gathered in Saint-Domingo to attend the first plenary meeting of the Caribbean Abolition League.

Standing on the high platform of the Parliament Hall in Port-au-Prince, Auger spoke passionately to representatives from all over the country:

“The road to freedom and liberation has never been smooth, on the contrary, we are facing the death threat from the most powerful and evil country in the world - Britain!

“Although we have faith as firm as a rock and courage that is not afraid of death, there is no doubt that we are still not strong enough.

"Facing the devil's army, we can only defeat them and consolidate the gains we have made if we unite more closely!

"If we fight on our own, we will probably be defeated one by one by the British in the end.

"Our loved ones and friends will be put back in chains, back on the damned plantations, and driven to death by the whip!
"You guys, are you willing to see this happen?!"

A tsunami-like roar suddenly erupted in the parliament hall:

"No, we must not let the devil succeed!"

"No one can take away our freedom!"

"We must unite and teach the British a lesson!"

Oje and the others gradually quieted down and continued:

"According to reliable information, 5 British soldiers will arrive in the Caribbean by ship in three months. Together with Brand's remaining troops, we will be facing 6 British troops!

"In order to better mobilize our forces - only by gathering all our soldiers can we fight the British - I suggest setting up a 'Caribbean Military Committee' to unify the mobilization of troops from all over the country.

“I call on all fighters for freedom and equality to join this committee.

"We will use the most sincere unity and fearless spirit to defeat all enemies who want to continue to enslave us!"

The Bahamian President's Special Envoy was the first to raise his hand and said loudly:
"The Republic of the Bahamas will join the Military Committee! Together with our brothers in Saint Domingo, we will protect our freedom!"

Previously, if Saint-Domingue had not sent Louverture with 800 soldiers to reinforce the Bahamas, Nassau would probably have been lost.

Louverture has now been awarded the title of Honorary Lifetime President of the Bahamas and has great influence in the Bahamas.

And Oger was his superior.

Therefore, Bahamas joined the military committee called by Auger almost without hesitation.

Then, the representative of Jamaica also expressed his willingness to join.

The military commander of the Jamaican abolition movement, Auriol, was also sent by Saint Domingo. In addition, the current rebel army in Jamaica is relatively weak and is looking forward to obtaining military assistance from the outside world.

Soon after, St. Vincent and Barbados also agreed to join the military committee.

Their rebel forces had received weapons and financial support from the Saint Domingo Abolition Organization, and had previously cooperated in mobilizing the British army, so they were happy to establish a united military front.

In this way, all blacks and mixed-race people in the entire Caribbean region, except for Juan Island, formed a tight military organization. Behind them were more than 210 million blacks. Even in the three relatively close places of Saint Domingo, Jamaica and the Bahamas, there were more than 160 million blacks.

In addition, there are more than 30 mixed-race people, most of whom stand on the side of the abolitionist organizations.

The total population reached 240 million.

You have to know that when the American War of Independence broke out, the population was less than 300 million.

Auger raised his arms excitedly and shouted:

"Long live freedom! Long live the Caribbean Alliance!"

Dozens of representatives present immediately followed suit and shouted:

"for freedom!"

"We will win!"

Oje was looking at the hot scene in front of him and was very excited.

With this "Caribbean Military Commission" as a foundation, the finances of the various islands can be gradually integrated through military expenditures and subsequent supplies, thereby maximizing political influence.

He had only one goal, which was to establish the "Caribbean Confederation".

A truly powerful country with strength!

Mr. Brissot had already shown him a handwritten letter from the French Crown Prince, stating that as long as the confederation could be established, it would receive France's full support.

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Ottoman.

Constantiniere.

Grand Vizier Damat Melka Mohammed smiled at the French Foreign Minister who was limping out of the carriage, bowed slightly, and said in fluent French:
"I thought you had returned to Paris to present our trade agreement to His Majesty the King."

Talleyrand returned the greeting by touching his chest and said with a smile:
"Maybe I'm in love with Constantiniere. You see, I've only been away for a few days, but I can't wait to come back and find her warmth."

He followed Melka Mohammed to the inn next to the palace and whispered:

"To be honest, the last trade agreement was not enough for me to take back."

"I swear, that's the best deal I can offer."

"Well, the number of merchant ships will increase, and the tariffs on textiles and grape juice will be reduced by 2.5%. It's really generous." Talleyrand teased, "This reminds me of the butcher shop downstairs from my house. The boss always likes to say this when he gives away some unwanted scraps as a bonus."

Melka Mohammed walked through the gate and tilted his head and said:
"You came all the way back from the Mediterranean just to tell me about the butcher shop in Paris, didn't you?"

"If I say I want to buy a lot of meat this time, such as a whole sheep," Talleyrand followed into the room decorated with colorful geometric patterns and pulled up a chair to sit down, "then will you give me a bigger discount? Oh, coffee, thank you."

Selim III's "New Order" reforms had been going on for more than two years, which had brought about many changes in Ottoman society. For example, chairs began to be accepted by people, and people no longer had to sit on the floor when talking.

Melka Mohammed said calmly, "But your family probably can't eat so much, right? If it's just a single business, it's hard for me to give you a discount.

"You see, I have no shortage of customers."

Talleyrand took the coffee from the servant and smiled:
"Of course not. Please believe me, I will be the biggest customer of your store in the future."

(End of this chapter)