The arrogance started from Chinatown

Chapter 519: Reward: Murder of a Governor

On the train, Oran M. Roberts looked gloomy.

"Dad, are we going to abandon everything?" A young man in his early twenties sat opposite him, his face full of unwillingness.

He is Claude M. Roberts, the youngest son of Oran Roberts.

Oran Roberts said nothing.

"Why should we go against that Chinese?" Claude Roberts asked again.

Although Oran Roberts is not a wealthy man, the Roberts family has deep political roots in Texas. In particular, Claude, who is only 22 years old, owns several companies.

But now they have to leave everything behind and leave Texas in a hurry.

This filled him with resentment and anger.

"Claude, stop talking!" Another older man stopped him.

Ernest W. Roberts, Oran's third son, is in his thirties and much more mature than Claude.

Ernest is survived by his wife and children.

"Let's go to Washington first, we'll find a way!" Oran Roberts finally spoke with his eyes closed.

That night, every time the train stopped, Oran Roberts would lower his hat and look towards the door with trepidation, fearing that Chen Zhengwei's men would catch up with him.

When the bus stopped in the small town of Wald, Oran Roberts' heart sank when he saw a group of people getting on the bus.

But soon, he saw a familiar face among the group of people.

Austin's wealthy man, George W. Breckenridge.

This gentleman, who used to be always well-dressed, now wore a less refined suit, a bowler hat on his head, and looked like a middle-class man.

Soon, Breckenridge saw him, too.

The two parties were familiar with each other, but Breckenridge did not come over to talk to him. He just took a look and sat down at the other end of the carriage.

The actions of the army and militia this time caused him great harm.

Although he was not a participant, he did not dare to stay in Austin, for fear that Chen Zhengwei would take advantage of the situation and kill him.

……

Tom Egan walks back to an apartment with a woman in his arms in St. Louis.

While he was exercising, the door was opened.

Tom Egan jerked a gun out from under his pillow.

A freckled young man pushed open the door and looked inside. The woman was riding on Tom Egan, who was holding a gun pointing at the door.

"Don't be so excited! I just came to inform you something!" The freckled young man raised his hand and smiled, then whistled.

"Great figure, by the way!"

"Get out! Willy!" Tom Egan let out a long breath and then cursed angrily.

Tom Egan, the founder of the most notorious Elman Gang in St. Louis... This gang has only been established for five years, but it is already notorious in St. Louis.

Willie Egan is his younger brother and also an important leader of the gang.

"You'd better hurry, it's news from the committee!" Willy Egan winked at him and closed the door.

"Damn it!" Tom Egan pushed the woman aside.

There's nothing I can do. I was scared to death.

And he takes the committee's news very seriously.

Although the Elman Gang is notorious, they do everything, including robbery, extortion, gambling, and murder.

But the scale was not too big before, he felt that his life was pretty good and he was very satisfied.

It wasn't until he went to Chicago, met other gang leaders, and then met Chen Zhengwei, and received some guidance from Chen Zhengwei.

After he came back, he expanded the gang like crazy. In less than a year, he expanded the Elman Gang from a medium-sized gang of more than 100 people to more than 400 people.

And bribe the police, and try to curry favor with politicians...

Now he is already a famous figure in St. Louis, of course, only in the eyes of ordinary people.

In the eyes of those tycoons and politicians, he was just a chamber pot.

But he didn't think so. He felt that he was very great now, but of course, he was still far inferior to the person who founded the committee.

After putting on a pair of pants, Tom Egan walked into the living room and saw Willy Egan sitting at the table, holding a deck of cards, shuffling, cutting and dealing the cards, playing with himself.

Tom Egan took a cigarette from his hand, lit it, and then collapsed on the sofa.

"You're faster than I thought!" Willy Egan laughed.

"Fuck!" Tom Egan cursed.

"Tell me, what's the news!"

"A reward of fifty thousand dollars is offered for the killing of several people by China Chen." Willie Eggen said.

"If he wants to kill someone, why doesn't he do it himself?" Tom Egan was a little surprised. Chen Zhengwei is not those weak rich people. He has killed countless people. Why does he need a reward for killing?
"who?"

"Governor of Texas, Oran M. Roberts."

"Cough, cough, cough, cough!" Tom Egan started coughing wildly. He was choked.

"China Chen was recently in Texas..."

"Cough, cough, I know... cough!" Tom Egan was almost choked to death. He finally recovered with a look of shock on his face.

"He had another fight with the Army and the Texas Militia, and then the Governor of Texas ran away... He wanted to kill Oran Roberts along the way... That's about it." Willy Egan said, with the same look of amazement on his face.

They fought another battle with the army and the militia, and won. The governor fled in panic... This was enough to make everyone feel incredible when it was made public.

There is no doubt that China Chen is the pinnacle of all gangs.

"His people have already arrived in St. Louis and brought a portrait of Oran Roberts... Next they will go to Pittsburgh! They are mainly here to deliver the portrait!"

"Do you want to meet them?"

"Of course!" Tom Egan said immediately.

He was a little tempted. Murdering the Governor of Texas sounded exciting.

He didn't care about the 50,000 reward. What he cared more about was building a good relationship with Chen Zhengwei through this matter.

Then he looked up and saw the crack in the door. He realized that everything they said had come into the room, and that the woman was just someone he brought back from the bar.

Tom Egan walked calmly to the kitchen, picked up a knife, and then walked into the bedroom.

A moment later, Tom Egan walked out of the bedroom with blood on his hands and face, went to the bathroom to wash, then changed his clothes and left the apartment.

He felt that Chen Zhengwei's men did not need to go to Pittsburgh.

As long as Oran Roberts passed through St. Louis, he would never leave.

Soon, Tom Egan saw Green's men, who was a German. He was stunned when he saw Tom Egan because Tom Egan was wearing a red suit.

"Why, doesn't it look good?" Tom Egan asked with a smile and raised his eyebrows.

"Very tasteful!" Green's men laughed, and at the same time felt a sense of familiarity from Tom Egan.

Soon, they discovered where this familiarity came from.

My own boss.

This Tom Egan imitates Chen Zhengwei in his words and expressions.

...A banquet hosted by Chen Zhengwei calmed the minds of local politicians, celebrities and wealthy people.

He was not planning to start a massacre, mainly because he had just killed someone and there was no need to continue killing, as that would only make everyone against him.

Actually, if you think about it carefully, killing people is quite boring.

On the contrary, with the help of the state government, the Texas Rangers militia can be controlled.

Together with the Texas Volunteer Corps, with these two corps, things become much easier.

Moreover, if Texas can be controlled, the influence can radiate to the east coast of the United States, as well as countries such as Cuba and Brazil.

In addition, he discovered that when Cicely Dupont appeared with him, there would be a subtle change in the emotions of those people.

Maybe they are more willing to communicate and exchange with me, and intend to establish long-term cooperation.

When he was in Galveston, he discovered that the wealthy people in Galveston were not only as honest and fearful of him as the celebrities in Houston, but were also more willing to communicate with him and cooperate with him.

Chen Zhengwei could probably guess their subtle thoughts.

There is a subtle difference in attitude between a Chinese who is incompatible with white society and a Chinese who marries a white wife.

The latter represents one's willingness to integrate into the mainstream white society.

The DuPont family's decades of reputation in the United States also had some impact.

Of course, because I am strong enough, there is a subtle difference between the two, otherwise the attitudes would be completely different.

As soon as he came out of the banquet hall, his henchman handed him the telegram.

"From Philadelphia."

After Chen Zhengwei took it, he walked and looked at it, and he became a little interested in this James Garfield.

This guy... is very smart and knows what to do.

"Send a telegram to Greater Poland and promise him! But not now... Let him observe the situation. If Garfield's votes catch up, let our people support him."

Originally, he was planning to kill James Garfield if he threatened Brian.

Now he changed his mind, gave up Blaine and supported Garfield.

That is, provided Garfield can convince others.

The greatest support James Garfield received from Chen Zhengwei was not actually those dozens of votes.

But he won't be killed in the hotel.

……

The next morning, the details of this "war" made headlines in major newspapers.

“Austin Massacre: The Army’s Elite Ambush on the Chinese Leader Failed, Suffering Heavy Losses!”

“Tragic moment: Army Chief Sherman clashed with Chinese leaders in Austin and was killed on the spot.”

Although the butts of some newspapers were a bit crooked, I still didn't dare to write random content.

When hearing the newsboy's cries, many gentlemen in respectable clothes had a sense of familiarity.

The same feeling of déjà vu as half a year ago.

The two sides started fighting again?
"Give me a newspaper!" Many gentlemen stopped near the newsboy and took out coins to throw to him.

Then he stood on the street holding a newspaper.

Soon, he learned what had happened from the newspaper and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Elite troops of the Army and the Texas militia ambushed Chen Zhengwei in Austin, resulting in the loss of hundreds of men and the death of Army Commander-in-Chief Sherman.

This news made many white people feel sad. After all, he was a hero of the Civil War and he died just like that.

At the same time, I am also worried that the two sides will not fight again, right?
Another thing I'm wondering is, why did Sherman ambush that Chinese man?
……

"Those white people really had bad intentions. The army and militia ambushed Mr. Chen in Austin, and then were defeated by him. There were hundreds of casualties! Even Sherman died..."

George is reading a newspaper in New Orleans.

Nathaniel punched the ground, and he remembered what Chen Zhengwei had said to him.

"Are you ready to die?"

When you convince other black people, you will face oppression and persecution from white people!
These white people are really so despicable.

Even after the signing of the Washington Treaty last year, they still used such despicable means to ambush Mr. Chen in private.

"We need to move faster!" said Nathaniel.

He has now convinced many people in the slum, but they need to get some weapons and then wait for an opportunity to do something.

Then you can send the letter to Mr. Chen.

Mr. Chen said he would give them some help.

So now Nathaniel is trying hard to do something.

……

As the newspapers came out this morning, reporters in Washington gathered near the White House, hoping to hear from the President to explain the situation.

But President Rutherford Hayes did not show up at all.

After finally seeing the Vice President's carriage coming out of the White House, a group of reporters immediately surrounded it: "Excuse me, is this news true?"

"Is General Sherman really dead?"

"Why would he set up an ambush in Austin..."

William Wheeler had a sullen face and did not respond.

Soon, the reporters were driven away.

However, the other party's actions also made the reporter understand that this matter must be true.

……

In St. Louis, Tom Egan sat in a cafe outside the train station, drinking coffee and eating bread, although he had never really liked drinking coffee... but that was what all the rich people did.

A subordinate next to him was reading today's newspaper to him... He also learned this from Chen Zhengwei.

Although he is illiterate, he now asks his men to read newspapers to him every day.

"No wonder Mr. Chen is so angry that he even offered a reward and specifically asked for him to be hanged!" Tom Egan muttered, his eyes sweeping out the window.

He arranged many of his men to wait at the train station, and even bribed the staff at the train station.

At the same time, he also printed a large number of portraits of Oran Roberts and distributed them to each of his subordinates.

The other party needs to change trains in St. Louis, and as soon as he appears, he will be immediately discovered by his men.

The next morning, a train continuously emitting white smoke entered the train station.

Oran Roberts felt a little relieved when he saw St. Louis.

This is Missouri, and the Chinese man's hand cannot reach here.

But he did not let his guard down. He was going to transfer here to Cincinnati, and he would be completely safe there.

Soon, the Roberts family got off the train.

Roberts lowered the brim of his hat, glanced around, and then followed the crowd out of the train station.

(End of this chapter)