I, Zhu Houzhao, join the US imperialist chat group

Chapter 230: Lincoln: I'm sorry, North! The seventh chat begins!
America, 1864.

Camp Grant, Tennessee.

"Mr. President, I think there is something I need to talk to you about."

Grant approached Lincoln.

"Grant, what's the problem? We can talk directly between us!"

Lincoln was writing, drawing, or calculating something on the table, so he was not surprised to see Grant coming.

"Well, Mr. President, I said it directly..."

Grant took a deep breath and got straight to the point: "One of my adjutants discovered that you asked Congress for supplies for 100,000 men in my name. Do you want to fight a decisive battle on our side against the Confederate Army?"

"At the same time, the adjutant also discovered..."

"The weapons and supplies that should have arrived at our place a few days ago... were assigned to another place by you? We could have used this batch of supplies to wipe out the enemy's manpower, but without the supplies, my military operations cannot be carried out..."

"This seems to go against the overall strategic deployment you formulated earlier?"

"You can still command us in Washington?"

"What is your purpose in going to the front?"

Lincoln's abnormal behavior finally made Grant alert and suspicious.

In the past month, especially in the first half of the month, Lincoln intercepted the supply of weapons and supplies for 10,000 people from the rear, saying that they were needed by other troops on another battlefield.

Grant had no choice but to agree.

But they have to face the problem of insufficient logistics.

Due to insufficient logistics, Grant was unable to maintain his previous style of play and had to temporarily stop his advance.

Of course, this is not a problem.

The problem is, the President is on the front lines... micromanaging some of his sporadic blocking battles, and that's something he can't stand.

And there is...

He also knew that Lincoln continued to request large amounts of supplies from the rear in his name, as if he wanted to use this place as the site of the decisive battle.

All kinds of accidents interrupted his orderly pace.

This has made Grant feel particularly uncomfortable and unhappy in the past month.

"Grant, did you still find out?"

Facing Grant's gaze, Lincoln couldn't help but shook his head.

He was able to steal supplies for 10,000 people without anyone noticing through the magical chat group.

But after all, those were weapons and supplies for 10,000 people, and they disappeared without a trace.

Such gaps and loopholes will naturally not escape the attention of those who are interested.

"Well, Mr. President, I did find something wrong..."

Grant nodded. "So, I need Mr. President to explain it to me. Of course, if it involves top-secret information, I won't ask."

Grant naturally had military integrity.

"Well, I don't want to hide it from you. Let me tell you this, I am indeed prepared to fight the enemy in Tennessee! To this end, I have already convinced Congress and am also prepared to promote you to the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces, so that I can do my best to inflict heavy damage to the enemy with one blow!"

"Therefore, I have requested equipment and supplies for nearly 200,000 people from the rear in your name! You just need to wait patiently for another two months. When all the supplies are in place, it will be time for us to launch a complete counterattack!"

Two hundred thousand? Isn't it one hundred thousand?
Grant hesitated.

"You can fight as much as you want without any restrictions, and you don't have to save supplies anymore!"

Lincoln obviously knew that he had no way out.

Recharging points for military supplies for 10,000 people already meant... he chose to surrender to the South.

After all, Grant was obviously unwilling to pay for the missing military supplies!

His so-called transfer of military supplies for these 10,000 men to other armies would eventually be exposed.

Therefore, now that practical action had been taken, Lincoln decided to go for it.

Before the military supply gap of 10,000 people is exposed, play a big game and cover up everything with a bigger problem.

So, he completely relied on Grant.

In addition, the power of the president during wartime is almost unlimited.

From a global perspective, he planned to trick all the supplies for the entire Northern Army over here first, and then make a big move!
This is a macro deception at the entire strategic level!

This move would not only help him achieve his goal of recharging points, but would also severely damage the vitality of the North, thus buying the South at least half a year of rest and recuperation period.

Grant is the perfect excuse.

If Grant didn't want to die at that time, he would have no choice but to join the South.

"A decisive battle here in Tennessee? I'll be the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces?"

Sure enough, Grant was stunned by this huge pie.

"Yes, it's very close to Richmond after all, isn't it? This damn war has lasted for four years, it should be over! It's time for us to be more radical and fight the enemy, isn't it?"

Lincoln nodded heavily and looked at Grant very seriously: "After all, I have discovered your military talent, Grant! You will be the hero who ends all this! If I don't trust you, who else can I trust?"

"Mr. President, I..."

"Thank you for your trust in me! I will definitely win this war!"

Facts have proven that honest people are the most deadly when they tell lies and cheat!
Grant's doubts were completely dispelled, and even Lincoln's unconditional trust made him want to die for his friend.

"Well...I believe you too, Grant!"

"So, wait patiently for the massive amount of supplies and logistics. Don't rush during this period! Even... after the first batch of military supplies arrives, you must win a decent victory. Only then will I have more confidence in convincing Congress to choose you and choose such a decisive battle strategy!"

"Mr. President! I will! I'll go and make them train hard right now!"

Grant was like a chicken with blood injected.

God, please forgive me.

This was also forced.

Looking at the heroes of the American Civil War, Lincoln felt guilty and repented because he himself would eventually become a sinner condemned by the public.

"It seems that this month's chat has been postponed for two days..."

"I hope there won't be any accidents in the chat group..."

However, after only feeling guilty and repenting for less than two minutes, Lincoln quickly turned his attention back to the chat group in his mind.

Compared with this little bit of guilt, he is more worried now. He has already chosen to join the South, and he doesn't want the chat group to be unusable after he makes the choice.

That would be a big joke.

[Ding! This month's chat group is launched, you can join the chat...]

Fortunately, it seemed that God had heard his expectations.

The chat group in my mind was activated.

What are you waiting for?
Lincoln joined the chat immediately. He wanted to talk about his decision with everyone in the group!

After all, after making this decision, he needs the full support of the group.

……

"The last topic..."

"President Washington wishes to establish a telegraph..."

"President Grant wishes to learn about the current military deployment of Britain, France, Russia and Germany..."

"President Cleveland wants greater help..."

"I have already prepared all of this..."

"But didn't the group chat agree to be once a month?"

"It's been thirty-two days?"

In 1905, Roosevelt was not in the presidential office, but at home.

During these days at the end of the month, he has already prepared various topics and materials from the last chat, and is just waiting to have a good chat.

Who would have thought...

The chat group was not launched yet, and he wanted to call the police.

【ding~】

But finally, a clear and pleasant voice rang out.

……

"Miao Jie, do you remember..."

"In this group, you are pretending to be Li Xuan, the Emperor Xizong of the Tang Dynasty."

"You are already familiar with the previous chat records between Li Xuan and them. Remember not to reveal the truth. Think about it for a while before reminding me how to answer."

Xiaoling Mausoleum, Zhu Houzhao reminded Xu Yunmiao.

There is no way. America is involved in too many areas and he can’t handle it all by himself.

A group assistant is a must.

This is also a preparation for Xu Yunmiao to impersonate Wu Zetian or something like that.

"Your Majesty, I remember!"

Xu Yunmiao looked at the wall in front of her expectantly.

【Cast your screen! 】

The next moment, Xu Yunmiao was also ready.

Zhu Houzhao simply snorted and projected the chat group screen onto the stone wall in front of him.

[Supreme group owner: @All members! Welcome back! A new month, a new chat can begin! After adjustment, the chat time will be 200 minutes in total, and we will chat on the 10th of each month in the future. 】

【Chat group function update tips: 30. The red envelope function is permanently enabled, and each use consumes 30 points. Depending on the quality of the items sent, the points increase by points to points. . The group member task function is enabled. Group members can spend points to start group tasks and get help from group members. . The gift function is enabled. Group members can give group members points. 】

Zhu Houzhao started the chat group and announced the updates of group functions as usual.

【Louis XVI: This month feels so long. Group leader, it has been postponed for two days. I thought you had left us. Signed in. 】Louis XVI was the first to show up and sign in.

[American Emperor Washington: Indeed, this month seems to have passed by so long, and I miss you all as always. ]

[Meishezong Roosevelt: My score is indeed 540 points. Group leader, does this mean that from now on, I am protected by the chat group and have an extra life? ]

[Louis XVI: Huh? Roosevelt, you recharged 500 points in one go? This... this, you got 500 points so easily? I'm still waiting for them to find gold and use it to recharge! ]

Roosevelt's unintentional display caused Louis XVI to be a little upset.

After all, with his France's capabilities back then, it was still not easy for him to get the supplies needed for 500 points.

He didn't intend to make such a big move.

[American Emperor Washington: Yes, Roosevelt, is it so easy for you to get points? I have tried my best and only recharged 120 points. ]

Zhu Houzhao also quickly checked and found that except for Louis XVI, Washington, Jefferson, and Grant... everyone else in the group had raised their points to more than 500.

“Are these the future emperors of America?”

"Your Majesty, this is amazing."

Looking at the content displayed on the chat box projection, Xu Yunmiao blinked his big eyes, showing a strong sense of surprise and curiosity.

"Well, the people who are speaking here are the American emperors who appeared in the American history that you have read..."

Zhu Houzhao explained to Xu Yunmiao and immediately gave a positive response.

[Supreme Group Leader: Roosevelt, as long as you have 500 points, you can get the life-saving function once, instead of having an extra life. ]

[Supreme Group Master: In addition, Louis XVI, Washington, the group function has added a group gift function. If you have a good relationship with the group members, they can give you points. 】

【Meishezu Lincoln: Well, group points are given away... Sorry, His Majesty Louis XVI, President Washington, I am not rich in this time and space. Getting the points to more than 500 is already forcing me to vote for the South. Perhaps the next president can help you.】

I didn't expect that there is such a function of giving group points. Lincoln feels that he can't fulfill this filial piety.

[American Emperor Cleveland: Ahem, actually... Your Majesty Louis XVI, Mr. President Washington, there is no need for you to top up your points to more than 500. After all, with your status, it is not easy to suffer accidents and fatal injuries.]

[Emperor Jefferson: That's right, Your Majesty Louis XVI, I advise you to do it within your ability. If one month is not enough, you can accumulate it multiple times. I plan to use a year, plus group sign-ins, group topics and slowly recharge, the points should be able to break through 500. ]

[Louis XVI: You make it sound simple... If there is an extra life-saving function of God, who would want to miss it? ]

【Mei Lizong Grant: That’s true.】

【Tang Xizong Li Xuan: Haha... Interesting! Logically speaking, isn't it the duty of descendants to show filial piety to their ancestors? Cleveland, Roosevelt, you have a lot of points, why don't you give some to your ancestors? 】

Zhu Houzhao was amused and couldn't help adding fuel to the fire.

[Messenger Roosevelt: President Washington, President Jefferson, and even President Grant, you don't have to worry... It's just 500 points. When I finish some things, I will give you some points to keep your points above 500.]

Faced with this kind of instigation, Roosevelt immediately took on the responsibility.

[American Emperor Washington: Hmm? Roosevelt, are you sure? ]

[American Li Zong Grant: Roosevelt, you, you are so generous? ]

[Emperor Jefferson: Roosevelt, are you sure you can get so many supplies? These things are not easy to get. Do you have such great power as president?]

【Meishezu Lincoln: Huh? Roosevelt, you should have told me earlier! If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have to take the risk! 】

At this moment, Roosevelt's generosity cheered up Washington, Jefferson, Grant and others. Lincoln also felt a little regretful. He did not expect to meet such a filial son and grandson.

"Isn't Roosevelt going to bring some more iron ships over?"

Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but look at Xu Yunmiao. He didn't expect that Roosevelt would be so generous for just a test.

【Louis XVI: Wait... Roosevelt, you only mentioned Washington and the others! What about me... I am the founding father of your country, how can you be partial to one and ignore the other! This is discrimination, and it makes me so sad! 】

Louis XVI's defense was immediately broken, and he once again felt like an outsider in the group.

【Mercester Roosevelt: Ahem, well… Your Majesty Louis XVI, we have paid off all the debts we owed to France. 】

Roosevelt was a little embarrassed.

[American King Cleveland: Haha, that's right! Your Majesty Louis XVI, how can you ask us to pay twice? You French are the hegemon of Europe, can't you take out such a small amount of supplies? ]

Cleveland laughed, too.

[American Li Zong Grant: Cleveland is right, Your Majesty Louis XVI, during the time of President Washington and President Jefferson, our America was not strong, and you have always been the hegemon of Europe, so you should be able to provide a little bit of supplies. ]

Grant also had a smile on his face. There was nothing he could do about it. Seeing Louis XVI Acid, he felt inexplicably happy.

【Louis XVI: Damn it! Group leader! I protest! I protest seriously... Next time you must bring in our French king! Bring in Napoleon! These people are going too far!】

Louis XVI was even more upset and protested seriously.

[Mei Lizong Grant: If there is really His Majesty Napoleon in the group, it would be really interesting. I agree... However, His Majesty Louis XVI, it seems that the emperor himself is not rich. Even if he came in, he might not be able to give you so many supplies. ]

[Emperor Jefferson: This is the truth. In order to raise money, His Majesty Napoleon sold Louisiana. As we all said before, how could he have any extra supplies to buy it?]

As expected, the topic of conversation shifted.

There is no way, everyone wants to use Louis XVI as a happy opening.

Louis XVI also did it perfectly.

【Louis XVI: ...I don't want to talk anymore.】

Sixteen was completely unhappy.

puff~
"A Shou, this Louis XVI in the group, why do I feel like he's a bit unlucky and funny?"

At this moment, Xu Yunmiao, who quickly adapted to the rhythm of the conversation, couldn't help laughing.

"He is indeed unlucky...Haha, but his bad luck has not been just one or two days. If you pay attention, there may be more interesting things coming." Zhu Houzhao also found that sharing while chatting was also a kind of fun.

[Tang Xizong Li Xuan: I feel a little sorry for you, Your Majesty Sixteen! But... is it easy for you to top up? I am a little curious... what did you top up? Group points, is it so difficult? Sixteen, you are the emperor after all, it should be easy to get supplies with such a small number of points, right? ]

Zhu Houzhao changed the topic at the right time and shifted the topic to the supplies that everyone was charging.

After all, he also wanted to know more about where they got these supplies.

【Meilizu·Louis XVI: Your Majesty, it's easy for you to say that! You don't need to top up... You don't know how fast, expensive and terrible it is to top up points in a chat group! At least 100 million catties of iron are needed to get 500 points! Not to mention food, at least 10 billion catties are needed! Group leader, I doubt they don't have that much supplies, and they have to raise them within a month, which is impossible. You opened a backdoor for them, just to bully me and make fun of me...】

Louis XVI successfully questioned it.

【American King Cleveland: I've already said it... Your Majesty Louis XVI, we in America are very rich now. Some materials that you in France can't provide are very easy for us. I recharged 100,000 tons of steel! This little bit of steel can be provided by only one Carnegie factory. Their factory has an annual output of about one million tons... Our current annual output of steel in America exceeds 8 million tons... It's easy to take out 50,000 tons.】

【Messer Roosevelt: That's right! Your Majesty Louis XVI, our American steel had already exceeded 1900 million tons as early as . It would be easy for President Cleveland to get tons... Besides, the chat group doesn't just recharge food and steel, there are other things! For example, naval ships - I just recharged ten of our outdated ironclad gunboats, and I got points... You can also focus on your French naval ships...】

[You should still have sailing ships, right? You should also have ships that need to be retired. You only need a few dozen or a hundred ships at most to get 500 points. Isn't that easy? ]

Hmm? Obsolete naval vessels?
what's the situation……

The ironclad ships that Roosevelt recharged were just outdated ships for America?
Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but look at Xu Yunmiao. He had never expected that the ironclad ship that even the Ming Dynasty couldn't understand was actually an outdated one eliminated by America.

[Louis XVI: Obsolete naval vessels? Roosevelt... You recharged the naval vessels? Is that okay? ]

【Mercius Roosevelt: So, Your Majesty Louis XVI, didn't you study the recharge list carefully? Scroll down the list, and you can even directly recharge the excavated mineral resources and real estate... For example, your Palace of Versailles, etc., can all be recharged... If you want to quickly recharge 500, it's really easy. 】

【Louis XVI: Ah, is this possible? I, I didn’t study it carefully. 】

Louis XVI was dumbfounded.

【Emperor Jefferson: Well, it turns out you didn't study it carefully. You can look back...Sugar, butter, even seafood, fish, beef, chicken and other animal products can all be recharged...even books and other things can be recharged. You just need to patiently read the recharge list, there will always be one suitable for you...I recharged some white sugar, cotton, and even tobacco leaves...and wood! 】

Jefferson also took the opportunity to talk about some of the things he had recharged.

【Emperor Jackson: Your Majesty Louis XVI, you should be more careful. This is a life-saving function after all... Study the chat group more when you have time, and don't worry about your lock. If you really don't want to exploit the country, you can let those black slaves in your French colonies cut wood for you! There is so much wood in Africa!】

Jackson felt a little disappointed with Louis XVI and felt that he was not working hard enough.

【Meliezu Louis XVI: Okay, I was wrong, I was wrong! This chat is over, I will study it carefully. 】

He knew immediately that he was wrong.

[Meilizong Grant: Can I recharge so many things?... What do you think? If I ask the Qing Empire for some supplies in my personal name, is that okay?]

Grant did not have the money to top up, so he did not have the conditions, but he suddenly had the idea of ​​getting something for free from the Qing Empire.

[American British Emperor Cleveland: Yes, it is possible... But, President Grant, the Qing Empire at that time did not have much supplies. You might as well go to Japan, where they have a lot of fish products, or directly purchase other bulk products through international trade. Then you can top up directly without anyone noticing, and they will have to compensate you...]

[Meilizong Grant: Ah? Is this also possible? ]

【Meishezu Lincoln: Is this also possible? 】

Lincoln's mind was opened.

【Mei Yingzong Cleveland: Is it not possible? Everyone should have recharged before. These recharged items are directly collected by the chat group, which is obviously the best way to steal. His Majesty Louis XVI, and President Washington, anyway... If you really can't think of a way, why not try to visit other countries... The British Empire, Germany, Russia, etc.... Then visit their factories or cargo ships...】

Cleveland's frequent bad ideas suddenly gave everyone more ideas.

【Meishuzu Lincoln: Is this also possible? 】

[American Emperor Washington: Cleveland, I have some doubts about what you did before you became president. ]

[Emperor Jefferson: Isn't this immoral? ]

【Messer Roosevelt: Ahem, President Cleveland, there is no need to make us thieves! After all, we are presidents or emperors, we are well-known. Let's think of a legitimate way first. If there is no legitimate way, I will give you some points when I succeed in centralizing power.】

Roosevelt couldn't stand it anymore. He thought Cleveland was simply destroying the reputation of American presidents.

America is a big country with a great wealth; it is not that it cannot afford these things.

There's no need to be so embarrassed.

[Tang Xizong Li Xuan: This really broadens my horizons...]

Zhu Houzhao was completely speechless, but... he didn't try to comfort her, because he was the one who got the benefits anyway.

"Ah Shou, why does Cleveland make me feel like he has bad intentions?"

There is no doubt that Xu Yunmiao also truly felt Cleveland's usual moral integrity shattered during this conversation.

"It feels like we in the Ming Dynasty have become dealers of stolen goods..."

There is indeed some suspicion of selling stolen goods, and even some suspicion of becoming a garbage dump.

[Supreme group owner: @All members! Just a reminder, full top-up is the benefit for everyone's first top-up. After the second top-up, there will be fixed top-up items! We don't want everything in our chat group! ]

Zhu Houzhao had to remind him.

Although the Ming Dynasty really needed the various items given by America, even Zhu Houzhao wished that there were several worlds working for the Ming Dynasty and providing various supplies.

But... we can't let them do this as they please!
Therefore, he made a decisive statement.

[Supreme group owner: This topic ends here! Next, let's talk about everyone's recent situation. This chat only has three parts! The first part: talk about each other's recent situation. The second part: answer questions left over from the last chat. The third part: a free part, group members can post tasks, ask for help, etc.! ]

At the same time, he decisively returned to the topic.

(End of this chapter)