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Chapter 290 The president changes! Davis surrenders to the North! America is about to be destroyed!

As soon as the Secretary of War said this, Johnson and others felt as if their acupoints were hit, and the memories of meeting Jackson and Jefferson flooded back in their minds.

They felt as if they were falling into an ice cellar, staring blankly at Washington and the Secretary of War.

"Huh? What do you mean?"

Washington had obviously expected this, but was surprised and asked, "What Lincoln? What summons?"

Since there is a strategy of defeating the enemy without fighting, Washington will naturally not take the initiative to admit it.

"President Washington, are you sure you were not summoned by Lincoln..."

"That's right, Lincoln knows black magic... and he has taken the dead Jackson..."

"Who is Jackson?" Washington pretended to be dumb.

"This is President Washington. President Jackson is the seventh president... Anyway, it's like this..."

The Secretary of War then gave Washington a brief account of the detailed process of Lincoln's defection to the South!
"God! Lincoln is blaspheming the dead!"

"I finally understand why God sent me here. It is to stop this evil man from occupying America!"

Washington's sudden change of attitude caught everyone off guard, but this attitude undoubtedly eliminated their doubts.

"Stanton! Stop questioning President Washington's background! In our current situation, what could be better than letting President Washington personally lead our Union to fight against the South?"

In an instant, President Johnson came to his senses and quickly realized that, apart from Washington, who else could take the blame for this?
This mess is no longer something that these few people can clean up.

Even if they can handle it, their political reputation will surely reach an all-time low, and Congress and the people still won't believe their lies.

On the contrary, Washington’s appearance now will be a rescue for their political reputation and lives!
Similarly, it could minimize the damage caused by Lincoln's political vote to the South.

Compared with all these advantages, it no longer matters whether Washington was sent by Lincoln.

The important card is Washington.

"Yes! Washington is the first president of the United States. He is now under the guidance of God and will lead us to reunite the United States! Thank God, God bless the United States! The United States is finally saved!"

At this moment, everyone else reacted quickly.

"President Washington, you must lead our America now..."

"Yes! President Washington, our America can only rely on you now!"

"How long will you stay here... We will notify Congress immediately..."

After realizing what was happening, these shrewd politicians were ready to hand over the responsibility of saving America to Washington.

As for whether Washington would perform another shaman dance like Lincoln, they no longer cared.

What does America’s interests have to do with them?
"It is my duty to save America...Okay, please inform Congress as soon as possible."

Although he was surprised that these people handed over power so readily, this was exactly what Washington wanted. He immediately changed his identity and began to command and dispatch: "Before Congress comes, let me know the current specific situation of our federation...how many troops we have..."

"Okay! Then, Katie, quickly take out the command and battle map..."

Johnson and others were naturally delighted by Washington's ability to get into the role so quickly, and all their requirements were met immediately. As a result, the presidential residence became busy again, and the whole atmosphere was different. There is a difference between having a leader and having no leader.

Even at night, they seem to be reborn.

But Washington was so busy that he always felt he had forgotten something.

until--

"President, it's bad! The Southern Army has reached Washington!"

"The enemy's artillery fire is very fierce! Our people can't stand it anymore!"

Three hours later, a colonel broke through the gate, and then the deafening sound of cannon fire outside was transmitted over.

Oh no, I forgot to give Napoleon the signal!

Washington wanted to slap himself in the face. He finally remembered that he had forgotten something and forgot Napoleon outside Washington.

Napoleon obviously did not get his message and launched the attack directly at the agreed time!

"Don't panic! Quickly organize everyone to resist..."

Although he regretted it, it also served as a catalyst, and Washington took over the military power of the federal government.

This night in Washington is destined to be exciting.

Likewise, America is large enough and large enough to accommodate a variety of operations.

"Is this New York?"

On the other hand, Zhu Houzhao and his companions, who had rested for a night in Philadelphia, set out early and finally arrived in New York before noon.

New York, with a population of over one million, is obviously more prosperous and lively than Philadelphia.

The bustling New York naturally shocked Zhu Houzhao and his friends again.

"President Jackson, you are right! We might as well come directly to New York instead of causing trouble in Philadelphia!"

"Are you sure we're going to start an uprising in New York?"

But after a while, Zhu Houzhao and his men suppressed their emotions and prepared to start their plan.

"Yeah! In New York!"

Jackson's eyes were determined, and he finally stopped hesitating.

"That's good. How about we just start the action according to the plan from last night? As for where to gather..."

"City Hall, that's where President Washington was sworn in."

Jackson gave the meeting place.

"Okay! Then we'll each do our own thing! See you tonight!"

The two led the team and immediately began to act separately.

This time, Zhu Houzhao and his men did not seek Jackson's guidance. With a day's experience of living in Philadelphia, they felt like fish in water when they went deep into New York. They quickly found some leaders of rallies and marches and sowed the seeds of action.

At this time, they had no shortage of money, weapons, or mass support, and they quickly integrated into the New York metropolis.

Just as they were striving for their great cause.

A British-flagged cargo ship also docked on Long Island, New York.

"Editor-in-chief, is the British's fate determined this time?"

On the shore, Steve, a reporter from the New York Chronicle, held a new camera and recorded the scene of the British ambassador disembarking and being warmly welcomed by the Governor of New York.

"According to reliable information from the editor-in-chief, the Southern Confederacy has greatly increased its strength due to the joining of President Lincoln. Not only has it turned the unfavorable situation around, but it has also defeated the federal army. News has come from Washington that New York has contacted Britain to ask for help."

Editor-in-chief Fitch was well-informed and told Steve the inside story directly.

Now, Steve has been promoted and given a raise because of his report, and has become the backbone of the newspaper.

Fitch also intends to train this capable subordinate.

"Didn't the British declare neutrality? How could they bear to leave?"

Steve became even more curious. In this war, Britain and France's neutrality was actually helping the Confederacy.

"Yesterday's situation is different from today's. The Federation must have given benefits to the British... So, we need to ask!"

"Steve, come on! This war is becoming more and more interesting!"

“The spring of our journalism industry has arrived!”

Fitch patted him on the shoulder and led the team forward. "Ambassador, are you here to join our federation?"

"What do you think of President Lincoln's sudden surrender to the South?"

"Could it be that France or other forces want to get involved in our civil war..."

When the governor and the British ambassador came down, reporters were already swarming around, wanting to get first-hand information.

"Yes, we are very likely to help... When word of Lincoln's behavior spread to Great Britain, it has already made Her Majesty the Queen very uncomfortable..."

The British ambassador also expressed his views directly without hesitation.

And the New York side did not stop this from happening.

Because this incident could boost the morale of the North and make up for the morale that was hit by Lincoln.

only……

Most of the reporters here did not notice that on the deck of another ship, Grant and Robert Lee were watching this scene from afar.

"It's unbelievable... President Davis really wants to ally with the North, and even... in order to deal with Lincoln, he is willing to sell out the interests of the Confederacy."

Robert Lee's expression was particularly complicated. He looked at the bustle at the dock and turned to look at the other end of the ship. Davis was also on the ship.

Davis was completely possessed after all.

He ignored the obvious interests and actually joined forces with the British to prepare to eliminate Lincoln in one fell swoop with the Union.

"Haha, Li, don't be angry. We are here, don't worry, I will stop this from happening."

Grant patted Robert Lee on the shoulder, his smile still relaxed.

"Grant, how can we stop it now? I was the one who sneaked you up here..."

Robert Lee wrote with worry: "Besides, Davis seems to have some distrust of me now. I will go back after escorting him here."

"Can you really do it?" Robert Lee didn't know why Grant could do it so easily.

"Don't worry, leave it to me! President Lincoln's victory is also what I pursue, and I will not let Davis and others succeed." Grant patted his chest.

"Grant! I believe you."

At this point, Robert Lee had no choice but to trust Grant.

After a while, the meeting at the dock ended, and Robert Lee watched Davis secretly disembark under the cover of a group of people.

Grant greeted him and followed him down the boat with a few others.

Watching these people leave, Robert couldn't help but take a look at the panoramic view of New York, and always felt uneasy in his heart.

"I don't know what will happen next..."

"How did all this suddenly develop into this?"

"President Lincoln, was it right or wrong to join the Confederacy?"

In fact, he was not used to it. Compared with this turbulent political scene, he would rather fight on the battlefield. War is always much simpler than politics.

"Um……"

"Editor-in-Chief! Look...who is that?"

"I think I saw Confederate President Davis!"

Below the dock, Steve, who had just finished an interview and was watching the British delegation leave, suddenly saw a familiar figure. He immediately looked closely and recognized Davis, who had accidentally revealed his face.

This time, he was horrified and immediately showed it to the editor-in-chief.

"Um……?"

Editor-in-Chief Fitch looked in the direction of the sound, but only saw a group of people boarding a carriage and missed Davis's back.

"Steve, are you dazzled? Davis...isn't he the president of the Confederacy? How could he come to New York? How could he even be in New York?"

Fitch didn't find anything strange. He thought Steve was dazzled, and he couldn't believe what he said about Davis coming to New York.

"Editor-in-Chief! I swear in the name of God! It's President Davis! I interviewed him before! It's him! I'm sure of it!"

Steve ignored Fitch and started running towards the carriage, trying to get closer to see it more clearly.

Fitch sensed Steve's seriousness, so he put down his equipment and followed. However, their legs were not as strong as the carriage, and with people coming and going on the dock, by the time they rushed over, Davis' carriage had already run far away.

"Steve, are you sure it's President Davis?"

"No, you're not dazzled, are you?"

Fitch trotted over and asked while panting.

"No! Editor-in-Chief...I trust my eyes very much! It's President Davis!"

Steve stared at the carriage intently and said with certainty.

"...Um...wait a minute, General Grant..."

Then, at this moment, a familiar figure came into his sight again. Grant, holding a cigar in his mouth, walked slowly past them and hailed a carriage easily.

His carriage was half open, and Grant walked past them easily without any cover.

"Grant? No way, Steve, is he Grant? Why is he so old? You must have the wrong person."

Fitch also saw Grant this time, but he was even more confused. He felt that this Grant was far different from the Grant he had seen before. After all, Grant was a war hero and they had published photos of him before.

"Editor-in-Chief, I... I'm not sure. This Grant doesn't look like a soldier at all..."

Now Steve was not sure because Grant was too ruffian and too casual.

Fitch frowned, looking at the confused Steve, and couldn't help asking again: "Forget Grant for now, Steve, are you sure it was Davis you just saw?"

"Well... I'm not so sure now."

Steve hesitated and said, "After all, President Davis should be in Virginia now. It's really unlikely that he would appear in New York."

Yes, based on the reality, even if he had the skepticism of a journalist, he still felt that he was dazzled.

"Impossible...it was not impossible for President Lincoln to vote for the Confederacy."

"This world may be more sloppy than we think..."

Fitch began to seriously consider this possibility and said hesitantly: "Lincoln could surrender to the Confederacy, so it is not impossible for Davis to surrender to our Union..."

"If this is the case, what does it mean for the two presidents to exchange surrenders?"

"Uh... Editor-in-Chief, this should be considered even more explosive news."

Steve couldn't even imagine how crazy the world would be if this were true.

"Even more explosive news!"

This sentence made the editor-in-chief Fitch's eyes sharp. He looked at Steve seriously and said, "Steve, I believe your eyes this time! If you are not mistaken, this is big news! Compared with Britain's participation in the war... it may be even more explosive!"

"So! Next... I'll send other people to keep an eye on the British ambassador! And as for the Davis matter... you dig deeper! If this is true! Then..."

Fitch took a deep breath and said, "I can't even imagine it! This world would be too crazy!"

Yes, crazy.

The presidents of both sides surrendered to each other!

He didn't even dare to think about the shock this matter would cause once it was exposed.

(End of this chapter)