1850 American Gold Tycoon

Chapter 34 Duel
The United Mining Company was established in the exchange of cups and cups between Liang Yao, Fremont and Ge Wen.

The three talked about themselves and the future of California at the wine table.

"Politics, damn politics, I was in Stockton vs. Carney, I was on the side of the righteous General Stockton, but what did I get? A man who bled for the United States during the war , Wounded soldiers were brought to court!"

After drinking for three rounds, the drunken Fremont could no longer suppress his resentment.

Fremont and Ge Wen are two people with completely different personalities. Although Fremont has been expelled from the army, he still maintains the straightforwardness of a pure soldier, with a generous and straightforward personality.

And Ge Wen was cunning and cautious even at the wine table. He never talked about any sensitive political matters at the wine table, and even when he drank, he only pretended to take a sip and perfunctory.In this way, he can stay more sober, and there will be no unexpected situations where he slips of the tongue after drinking.

"I didn't die fighting the Mexicans, but I died in my own court."

"Mr. Fremont, you are not dead, you are still alive, and you have gained a new life." Liang Yao remained sober, comforting Fremont who was drunk.

"My heart is dead, which is more torture than physical death."

Fremont howled heartbreakingly. It is an irreparable regret to be expelled from the army and never be able to serve the country in this life.

Liang Yao didn't know much about the grievances and entanglements between Stockton and Carney, the two Commodore Generals.

He didn't know why an army officer in Fremont would side with the future of the navy in the political struggle between the army and admirals.

But California was able to successfully secede from Mexico and join the United States of America, thanks to Fremont's contribution.It is indeed inappropriate to court-martial Fremont and to have his name removed without careful investigation.

The Mexican-American War also allowed a group of American officers and generals to grow up, and they became the mainstay of both the North and the South in the civil war ten years later.Fremont is one of them.

Fremont resented this, and he could understand it.

Liang Yao's private banquet was quickly interrupted by an uninvited guest, and Brannan Jr. came to Sacramento aggressively with a dozen people.

Unlike Brannan, Brannan Jr. is very low-key. It is said that he manages business for Brannan behind the scenes and rarely shows his face.

Regarding the arrival of Little Brannan, Liang Yao could be said to be in a daze, completely unaware of Little Brannan's purpose.

Are you here to make trouble?Or is it for reconciliation?
"Mr. Brannan, what is your business in coming to Sacramento without hesitation?"

Liang Yao patted his dazed head, trying to keep himself awake.

His guards clustered around him, vigilantly guarding Brannan Jr. and the others.

"Mr. Liang, if we continue to fight like this, we will both lose." Little Brannan cut straight to the point and went straight to the point.

"It was you who started the trouble, not me."

"Maybe we should live in peace."

"Can you represent Brannan?"

"I'll try to convince him."

"This is not the answer I want, please go back."

Liang Yao issued a eviction order to Bran.

In this struggle with Brannan, he was at a disadvantage and never thought of making peace with Brannan.

Not to mention that now that the strong and the weak have changed hands, Brannan's defeat has already been revealed.Furthermore, Brannan Jr. does not have full authority to negotiate with him on behalf of his family.

Brannan Jr.'s trip is only his own wish, not Brannan's intention. Such negotiations are unnecessary and will not lead to results.

For a vengeful and narrow-minded person like Brannan, he must cut the grass and roots to avoid future troubles.Otherwise, he wouldn't have a safe stay in California.

"How much gold and dollars would it take to buy your land?!"

Brannan Jr. raised his voice.

"That's not for sale."

Liang Yao categorically rejected Little Brannan's request to buy land, and Little Brannan's thinking was too naive.

Little Brannan's naive and unrealistic thinking just shows that the situation on Brannan's side is not optimistic, and he has the upper hand in this business war.

Liang Yao now not only has the Bank of China to attract money for him, but also can mine gold in the riverbed of the American River.He is able to deal with this price war with ease, without worrying about the risk of breaking the capital chain.

And Brannan's two main incomes now mainly come from casinos and brothels, and Brannan's good days are coming to an end.

"Liang Yao, do you dare to fight me like a man! Decide the outcome in a duel! If you are a man, you accept this duel. If you admit that you are a coward, you can refuse this A duel between men!"

Little Brannan invited Liang Yao to a duel.

Liang Yao just thought it was funny, why would I risk a duel with you when I could defeat your Brannan family in a more secure way?

Liang Yao sneered, and he wanted to order Brannan to be driven away so that Brannan wouldn't provoke trouble in his territory.

"I'll fight you!"

Fremont staggered up to Brannan Jr., ready for a duel.

"An old man of mine once warned me that dueling is an abominable custom brought about by the fall of man. But I like the bad custom."

The drunken Fremont was serious about facing the duel, his blue eyes lit up.

His understanding of duel is quite unique, and he believes that the true meaning of duel is not how to put the opponent to death in the most efficient and safe way, killing the enemy is only secondary.

The essence of duel is to let you learn how to face the enemy's guns, keep calm, defeat the opponent, and prove to the world the value and dignity of your existence.

Liang Yao didn't understand Fremont's brain circuit, and he planned to end this meaningless farce.

But Fremont had loaded his pistol and was ready for the duel, and the crowd of onlookers was growing, ready to witness the duel.

Even if this farce wants to end, there is no way to end it.

The good-for-nothings set up their positions one after another, and the gamblers enthusiastically placed their bets on this life-and-death battle.

Dueling in the gold mining area is not uncommon, with gold prospectors often clashing over a piece of gold mining territory a few feet or even smaller.

The simplest and most effective way to resolve conflicts is to fight, using one's own life as a bet, just to win a chance of wealth.

But this duel is different. The duelists are two very well-known people, so they are not worth seeing.

Fremont and Brannan Jr. stood facing each other with loaded pistols in their hands, glaring.

The surrounding air was deadly silent, and in the eyes of the two of them, the surrounding crowd seemed to be like air, as if they didn't exist.

At this moment, their eyes are only on the opponent standing opposite.

The drunken Fremont behaved unusually calm and calm, not at all like an alcoholic who just drank half a barrel of gin.

Young Brannan was the first to break the silence, and he gave a loud roar, emboldening himself.

But in terms of momentum, Little Bran has already lost. Little Bran just raised his hand, and before he could pull the trigger, he felt as if a heavy object had been hammered hard on his right shoulder, and even the gun in his hand was Let go.

Little Brannan was not dead, but the pain still made him collapse to the ground, growling impotently.

Fremont, who had just experienced a life-and-death duel, was also mostly sober. He put away his gun, shrugged and said regretfully, "I wanted to hit him in the heart, but it's a pity that I drank too much and couldn't hold the gun steadily."

With the help of a group of hired gunmen, Brannan Jr. walked towards San Francisco in embarrassment amid boos from the sidelines.

After this incident, the three of Liang Yao lost the interest to continue the banquet.He asked people to help Fremont and Ge Wen to the guest room to rest.

He himself returned to the office, staring at the date on the calendar. If there is no accident, the Sven fleet that recently went to Mexico and Central American countries to purchase supplies will return to San Francisco.

It was also time for him to deal the final blow to Brannan's old foe.

It's time for Brannan's ludicrous era of California rule to come to an end.

Liang Yao called his cultural eagle dog, Henry, the editor-in-chief of the "California Daily".

"Publish an article exposing the Brannan Casino scam."

"Is the newspaper still distributed for free?"

This time, Henry didn't hesitate any longer. Like most people in Sacramento and San Francisco, he was full of confidence in Liang Yao.

"Free distribution, I will subsidize the loss of the newspaper office to you."

"Understood, I must write the article beautifully, revealing Brannan's ugly criminal behavior."

As for the loss of the newspaper, Henry is not very concerned about it now. Although it is operating at a loss, the "California Daily" is not for nothing.The newspaper gained fame and became the most influential local news media, bar none.

Recently, some dignitaries from the east even sent people to the San Francisco "California Daily" just to get the latest information about California.

Henry had never imagined that his newspaper would have such a big influence today.

　The signed new book list is now the twelfth place. Although it failed to meet expectations, I still thank everyone for their support.I came back late from the party today, I am very sorry, the remaining one will be updated together tomorrow, and the three chapters will be updated tomorrow with a total of more than [-] words.

　　Special thanks to book friends 20200324211406191, FNEG, Lu Ren No. 8 for their monthly ticket support, social house house brother for their monthly ticket and reward support, and thanks to all friends who followed up and voted!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)