Wild North America 1846

Chapter 74 Old Fox and Little Fox

"I just came here, and I heard an interesting rumor. It is said that you almost died in an assassination by the notorious "Wild Wolf Brothers" gang, and you killed six of them with great power. I don't know if the news exact?"

"That's right, we just escaped by luck. Four of our guards were killed or injured during the battle. Two of them died in battle, one was seriously injured and the other was slightly injured. We paid a high price."

"Wow, this is really sad and bad news. Fortunately, you are safe and sound. It is said that when William Richardson learned of this, he flew into a rage and smashed a set of English afternoon tea tableware. He was obviously very unhappy. .”

"You are right, Sir Brian James, I can understand William Richardson's complaints. I also know that Mr. Ronald Evanson is also very upset, and keeps cursing why I don't die? Really Sorry to disappoint you all."

"No, no, no... This does not include me and the people behind me. They need you to block the Yankee's attack." Sir Brian James smiled reservedly.

He is a standard British gentleman, from the Viscount Bedford family, a real British nobleman, with an arrogant and unapproachable character in his bones, very British.

He uses a small silver spoon to stir the black tea in the cup clockwise, so that the spoon will not hit the porcelain cup and make an unpleasant noise.

Sir Brian James has done a fine job with every detail of the nobility.

He was a big shot sent by London. He was a special assistant to the minister of the British Colonial Department. He had just attended the inauguration ceremony of the President of Argentina, and after receiving orders from London, he set sail for the north.

"Please don't worry if Ronald Evanson is in a good mood? He's just a complete idiot who can mess up a situation that looks good, he's a little guy, forget about him...not for us What impact does the cooperation have?" Sir Brian James lightly kicked a group of people from Fangcao to the side, which is a mature approach.

Think about it, how can London value the grassy land that has no use value?
Just relying on the identity of British descendants is obviously not convincing.

People respect one foot, I respect one foot.

Li Cha was very humble at the moment, just like he once treated Ronald Evanson and others, and said apologetically; One family dominates. I think in the wilderness of western North America, one voice is enough, what do you think?"

"I agree with your opinion very much. Dear Li, I heard that you have the noble blood of the Li Tang Dynasty thousands of years ago. I wonder if this rumor is true?"

"It is true, I am ashamed, I have disgraced my ancestors."

"Then all of this makes sense. Please forgive me. A nobleman with noble blood, even if he is very young, is born with ancient Roman cunning and can handle complex political struggles with ease. I firmly believe that, Those untouchables never learn the high art in their lifetime."

Hearing that Richard was born in the ancient oriental royal family, Sir Brian James' expression became more respectful.

The bad habit of watching people order dishes has existed since ancient times.

The feudal royal family in Europe had a strict hierarchy, and they valued the blood of the nobles very much, to the point of paranoia.

In 1685, King Charles II of England died without an heir, and James, Duke of York, succeeded to the throne as James II.

On November 1688, 11, William of Orange, King of the Netherlands, led more than 5 people, aboard a huge fleet consisting of 3 warships and 250 fishing boats, landed in Brixham, England, and robbed his British uncle and The throne of his father-in-law, known in history as Charles III.

Why was William able to do this, and won the support of the British people, overthrew the rule of James II, and thus became the king of England and the king of the Netherlands?

In a word, blood and marriage.

William's noble origin gave him the natural right of succession to the British king. Even though he was already the king of the Netherlands and the ruler of Orange, it did not prevent him from landing in England and obtaining the orthodox right to rule.

The famous Habsburg dynasty ruled half of Europe by virtue of blood, which is a deeply rooted traditional concept.

If the ancestors were untouchables, then the generations to come will be untouchables.The ancestors were nobles, so the generations are superior to others. This is the innate suppression from the blood.

Today's European countries maintain a sense of mystery and respect for the Eastern Empire. The French Emperor Napoleon's description of this ancient empire has profoundly influenced the views of European royal families for nearly a hundred years.

It was not until the disastrous defeat in the Sino-Japanese War that the Manchu Dynasty was brought back to its original form, revealing its weak appearance of being strong on the outside but only on the inside.

The two sides have been arguing for a long time, but they haven't gotten to the point.

This was not a meaningless chat. Sir Brian James could feel Richard's extensive knowledge from it, especially Richard's profound insights into Europe, which surprised him deeply and imperceptibly gave him a higher opinion.

In the social occasions of the British upper-class aristocrats, two hours can be spent talking about the unnutritious weather. In the eyes of Sir Brian James, this young Richard is no less inferior, or even worse.

Richard is very talkative, from the barbarians in ancient Rome to the Vikings, from the Tatars on the Crimean Island to the Suez Canal under construction, from the original 13 states of the United States to the organized massacre of Indians, from Dutch Tulip talked about the black slavery in the Ottoman court, almost at his fingertips, and he had something to say.

Sir Brian James, who has not experienced the era of information explosion, has almost made a 180-degree turn in his attitude from looking down at him to attracting attention, from attention to admiration, and from admiration to shock.

And all of this will definitely be reflected in the final official report to the Colonial Department, and may even be placed on the desk of the Prime Minister of Downing Street.

Therefore, Li Cha also benefited a lot from this half-day gossip.

"...The castration of the black slave system is undoubtedly an immoral move, but this is not uncommon in many ancient empires, and it is the same in the Eastern Empire. Apart from the differences in religion and culture, it is not difficult to understand if you think about it."

Li Cha was talking about it right now, so he took a sip from the teacup in his hand, and then continued; "Royal families in Europe practice monogamous marriages out of Christian belief. Kings just need to be optimistic about their queens. So there is no need for eunuchs. But in the Ottoman Empire and the extensive West Asian and East Asian countries, there are so many wives and concubines in the palace, how to ensure that you don’t wear a cuckold..."

"Ahem...Sorry, dear Li, I have to interrupt you." Seeing that the conversation was getting farther and farther, it would not be finished for another three days and three nights.

Sir Brian James couldn't sit still any longer, feeling the need to bring the conversation back on track.

He had come to San Francisco on a mission, not a vacation.London is pressing very hard. The situation in North America has deteriorated more seriously than expected. The Americans have already issued threats to completely resolve the Oregon issue, and do not rule out the use of force.

If you continue to talk nonsense at this time, it will really delay the big thing.

The reason why Sir Brian James behaved gracefully and calmly, as if he was not in a hurry at all, was because he wanted to take the initiative in the following talks.

Who knew that the young boy in front of him was sitting on the Diaoyutai like an old dog, waiting for the fish to take the bait.

Sir Brian James was really convinced, conceded defeat, had a showdown, stopped pretending, and stopped playing around in circles.

Why is this young man so difficult?

The most reasonable explanation can only be attributed to the fact that Li Cha was born with the royal blood of the ancient Eastern Empire, otherwise how can he explain it?

"Entrusted by Downing Street this time, in order to curb the crazy expansion ambitions of the United States, we intend to..."

Sir Brian-James "blabla" said something, the general effect is similar to before;

That is, the UK supports Datang Association to establish an independent country. The original preferential promises to the Federation are still valid. They will provide military supplies, trade development and diplomatic support, and support Datang Association to become stronger and bigger.

The premise is;
The expansion of the U.S. Federal Army must be held back. If the battle is defeated, then of course nothing will be said, and the promises will be wiped out, and London will not admit these small moves.

If it defeats or delays the expansion of the US Federal Army, drags it into the quagmire of war, and achieves the expected goal, then London will continue to give strong support and so on.

Anyway, there are all kinds of promises, but there are no British soldiers, and it is up to Datang to deal with the American defense forces.

after speaking
Sir Brian James looked at Li Cha expectantly, hoping that he would agree to it as before, don't change his mind, and quickly take out the independent nation-building initiative, and make it a fait accompli one step ahead.

In that case, the UK would have justifiable reasons to intervene and support, and it would be much more convenient to do things.

Alta California is now a part of Mexico. The dignified British Empire must take into account its international image, and it cannot cooperate with a rebel army, which is too low.

Now that we got to the point, Li Cha had no choice but to respond positively. He thought about it, and said seriously;
"Honorable Sir Brian James;
I would like to express my sincere thanks to your government for your selfless help.

these days
I have repeatedly considered the above issues. Datang will face a North American heavyweight player, and our strength in all aspects is less than 1% of the opponent. The pressure is heavy, the task is heavy, the future is very confused, and it is difficult to see the dawn of victory.

If you invest in it rashly, you may lose all your money.

Sometimes I also wonder why there is only one way to cooperate with London?

Since Datang will have strength, if he voluntarily surrenders to the US federal authorities, he should be treated kindly.

As long as the Americans can recognize and help Datang to consolidate its position in the west, Datang will have no reason not to accept it. This would be a better choice, wouldn't it?

But on the other hand
Based on the reverence and deep feelings I and Datang will have for the British Empire, it is really difficult to make this decision against my will. It is really a dilemma.

Datang Club and I have always valued integrity and cherished the London friendship as a great honor.Never willing to betray the previous promise easily, this is our creed of life in the East.

To be honest, I have been unable to sleep for the past few days. The fate of the Tang Dynasty is now at a crossroads. It is really difficult to make such a decision! "

Sir Brian James is an old fox, and he can understand it as soon as he hears it;
The little fox's words reveal the meaning inside and out, which is "for sale", and the grass is shaking on both sides, and whoever offers the best conditions will follow.

This is not called betrayal, so what is betrayal?
So far

Sir Brian James laughed angrily, pointed at Li Cha frequently with his fingers, and rarely asked simply; "Just tell me directly, what are the conditions for meeting London's expectations?
(End of this chapter)