The arrogance started from Chinatown

Chapter 616 This is a request, not a request

"Marceo, what do you mean?"

"You want to join that American? He's the one who killed our compatriots!" Others started to clamor.

"If we were in league with that executioner, I would never forgive myself!"

"Like I said, for a bigger goal, we always have to give up something!" Antonio Maceo said, looking at the others.

"We want this country to be independent and hundreds of thousands of our compatriots to be liberated. We must get some support! Who can support us now?"

"Where will we get food and weapons?"

"For this purpose, we must cooperate with him even if he is an executioner!"

"You know, I'm not doing this for myself. I love this country and my compatriots just as much as you do."

"I have made up my mind! Now let's vote by raising our hands!" Antonio Maceo said to everyone.

Soon, people started raising their hands.

Thanks to the bronze giant's prestige, most people chose to support him after calming down.

Only a few people expressed disappointment:
"Sorry, Bronze Giant, we... still can't accept it."

“I choose to quit!”

The departure of several people made Antonio Maceo feel pain and regret, but he knew that he had to make this decision.

"Go contact that person...Juan!"

……

"Juan, how are you feeling recently? Is taking over our business going smoothly?" Chen Zhengwei smiled and motioned for Juan to sit down, then asked someone to pour him a glass of wine.

"It went quite smoothly. Congratulations to Mr. Chen for winning again!" Juan said respectfully.

Yes, victory again.

Whether in the United States or Cuba, Chen Zhengwei is the winner.

Although there were some minor setbacks before, everything that happened afterwards showed that it was just a trap set by Chen Zhengwei.

No one can question Chen Zhengwei's command ability on the battlefield.

"It's going quite smoothly. Is that smooth or not?" Chen Zhengwei smiled and asked back.

"Actually, there is a little trouble. After all, there are so many things there, and there will always be some people who will be tempted. There are also some other people... but I can solve them all!" Juan said immediately. He knew where his value lay and he had to show it.

If Chen Zhengwei can't even do such a small thing, then he should change his partner.

"Do it as quickly as possible! The Governor has approved this matter. If anyone has any objections, just send a telegram directly to the Governor's Office or contact the local garrison! If all else fails, you can come and tell me..." Chen Zhengwei said with a relaxed look.

"Gather all the Chinese workers on those plantations together!"

"Also, notify the plantation owners in the central and western regions that all the Chinese laborers in their plantations should be handed over to me!"

"I don't intend to give you money."

"With such a big mess in the central and eastern regions this time, the sugar and tobacco industries will definitely be affected this year. Those people have made a lot of money, all thanks to me! Naturally, they have to reward me!"

"If they have different opinions, they can tell me."

Those plantations in the west and some plantation owners in the central region had nothing to do with the independence army, but supported the governor.

Naturally, there was no damage in this incident.

And Chen Zhengwei's words could not be rejected.

"Of course, I will tell them!" Juan's expression became more respectful.

He felt that Chen Zhengwei was now showing his domineering attitude.

And the other party's attitude is justified.

"I believe no one will refuse Mr. Chen now!" Juan smiled.

At least no living person would refuse.

"In addition, I also brought a message. Mr. Chen, the bronze giant of Cuba, wants to gain your support."

"That independence soldier from last time? He only wanted to come after the battle was over?" Chen Zhengwei scoffed, then waved his hand. "Let him come to San Diego. I'll stay here for a few more days."

Although the war is over, it is not over yet.

Cuba has a population of nearly two million, and more independence forces will continue to emerge. They will keep appearing like wildfire.

Supporting an independent army yourself is like a beacon at night, and others will join in like moths to a flame.

Then, let them fight the Spanish.

This will not only reduce their own troubles, but also consume the strength of the Spaniards.

"Also, I will arrange a few people to follow you to take over the property in a few days!" said Chen Zhengwei.

In addition to Greater Poland, he also plans to arrange some people here, including a security company team of one thousand people.

Let them follow Juan to familiarize themselves with the situation first, so that they can manage their own property well.

Although these people are not familiar with Cuba and have only been exposed to these things for a short time, it is not a big problem.

Chen Zhengwei was never afraid that people from plantations, sugar factories and cigarette factories would dare to infringe on his interests.

If there is a problem, just kill them and replace them with another batch.

……

Havana.

On this day, a new newspaper was published with photos.

"A brutal massacre! The Cuban rebels were massacred in the valley!"

This newspaper was sold out instantly as soon as it came out.

Early in the morning, Domingo Aldama sat in the restaurant and had dinner with his family.

The butler placed a neatly ironed newspaper next to him.

"Any important news today?"

"Yes, sir. The news about the massacre of the rebels..." the butler said. Domingo Aldama paused.

"I heard that many people died?"

"It is said that more than 20,000 people died..."

"This is terrible!" Domingo Aldama sighed, but it was just a casual sigh. He didn't care how many people died.

"How terrible!" His wife looked surprised. Women are always more emotional.

"They say it was done by an American. They say he's a terrible executioner!" Domingo Aldama's son asked curiously, "Dad, have you seen him?"

"No talking at the dinner table!" Domingo Aldama's face darkened and he stopped others from speaking.

He had met Chen Zhengwei once. He was a fierce and domineering man. He felt only fear in his heart at the time and even had difficulty breathing.

So he really didn't like anyone mentioning anything related to Chen Zhengwei, which made him feel ashamed of his cowardice.

After dinner, he picked up the newspaper and sat on the sofa to read for a while, seeing the news and a few photos.

It's a photo of the valley.

Even in black and white photos, you can see the dense corpses in the valley and the flocks of vultures taking off and landing.

The smell of blood and decay almost emanates from the picture.

"How terrible!" Domingo Aldama sighed again and then put the newspaper aside.

In fact, he had known this news a long time ago.

Only ordinary people would be shocked by the news in the newspaper.

He could imagine what those ordinary people looked like at this moment.

In the morning, two half-bloods came to visit the Aldama family's manor.

"We are here on behalf of Mr. Juan Vives and Mr. Chen Zhengwei."

Just these words made them appear in Domingo Aldama's living room.

In addition to Chen Zhengwei's recent notoriety in Cuba, Juan Vives, a Spanish Jew, has also become famous. Everyone knows that he is working for Chen Zhengwei.

"What is your purpose in coming to see me?" Domingo Aldama asked arrogantly.

Looking at the two mixed-race indigenous people in front of him, there was a hint of contempt and disgust in his eyes.

If it weren't for the people behind them, he would never let such people enter his manor.

The other party obviously noticed Domingo Aldama's attitude and smiled sarcastically:
"It's a very beautiful manor. After all, we rarely come to such a high-end place."

"But we are here on behalf of Mr. Chen and Mr. Beavis. Even if you don't respect us, you have to respect Mr. Chen behind us!"

"Tell me, what is your purpose?" Domingo Aldama said after a moment of silence.

"Won't you pour us two glasses of water?" The other party was not in a hurry to speak.

Domingo Aldama signaled the servant to bring them some water, and then the other party smiled and said, "Mr. Chen wants all the Chinese workers in your plantation!"

Domingo Aldama was waiting for the next words from the two, such as how much money Chen Zhengwei was prepared to give and what to exchange.

But after waiting for a long time, there was no further news.

The two men just sat there looking around.

"It seems you haven't finished what you were saying?" Domingo Aldama said with some displeasure.

"It has been said, and it has been said very clearly. Mr. Chen wants all the Chinese laborers on your family's plantation." The two mixed-bloods spoke alternately, one after another:
"This isn't a request, it's a demand!"

"In addition, due to the chaos in the central and eastern regions, the sugar and tobacco industries will be affected this year, and you will definitely make a lot of money."

"This is all thanks to Mr. Chen! You should learn to be grateful!"

"So he won't give you any other compensation."

"Is there anything else you don't understand?"

Hearing this, Domingo Aldama felt a surge of anger from the bottom of his heart and he almost couldn't help but explode.

His family was one of the wealthiest and most prominent supporting the Governor.

It has a high status throughout Cuba.

No one would ever make such an unreasonable request.

Do you know how many Chinese workers he had on his plantation? Those people were worth at least $500,000!

However, he still managed to suppress the anger in his heart, but his expression became a little ugly: "Are you sure, this is what Mr. Chen said?"

"Mr. Chen guessed that some people would have different opinions, so you can go and ask Mr. Chen, or we can help you convey it!" The two men's smiles were somewhat sarcastic.

Being ridiculed by two half-bloods made him even angrier.

Domingo Aldama's expression shifted, and after a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "I don't need you to convey this!"

"I will prove this to be true or false."

"Then we will wait for good news from Mr. Aldama. We will stay in a hotel in the city." The two smiled, left a business card and got up to leave.

Domingo Aldama spent half a day to confirm the authenticity of this matter.

I also went to Havana to visit some people in person.

He didn't return to the manor until evening, with a gloomy look on his face.

The next morning, he called the housekeeper and said, "Go and inform those two people from yesterday... I agree! I will hand over the Chinese laborers on the plantation to Mr. Chen."

Although he was angry at Chen Zhengwei's unreasonable request, he knew better what would happen to him if he refused.

The bloody experiences of so many families and the resistance groups that were massacred say it all.

Of course, there are also what Chen Zhengwei said at the banquet that day.

It also spread as the banquet ended that day.

Everyone knew why he was in Cuba.

This also made many people angry at the short-sightedness of those families because some Chinese workers provoked the brutal executioner.

(End of this chapter)