Wild North America 1846

Chapter 77
Nov. 1846, 5

The establishment of the Tang Kingdom and King Richard’s enthronement ceremony was held in Grape Valley and Maple Palace. The ceremony was simple but warm. Guests from Britain, France, the Netherlands and Canada and local people attended the enthronement ceremony.

at the coronation ceremony
Richard, who was crowned king, drew out his sword and put it on the shoulders of the knights kneeling in front of him. He appointed 16 knights to guard the king, headed by Old Kahn. Basically, all officers above the captain and squadron leader were listed. Also includes William Richardson and Ronald Evanson.

As losers, the two of them don't have any positions now. If they can't even get a noble title, it will be a waste of money.

everyone understands
Among the 16 guardian knights of the king, the first batch of military nobles of the Tang Kingdom will be born. As for what titles they can obtain, it depends on how they perform in the next military struggle.

Common interests bound all people closely together. For this new kingdom, for the sake of winning a noble title and fiefdom handed down from generation to generation, all people were tightly bound to the chariot of the new kingdom.

5/5

The first expeditionary force of the Tang Kingdom officially set off, led by Major Kahn, including the reorganized Second Cavalry Battalion (composed of some Fangcaodi white cavalry and Chinese cavalry) with more than 1 cavalry, and the second battalion directly under the royal family has 350 troops Musketeers (mounted infantry), consisting of more than 2 people in the heavy squadron, with a total strength of about 400 people, more than 170 mules and horses, 920 carriages, and countless supplies.

The destination of this expedition is Las Vegas, and it will continue to expand eastward to occupy Gallup and several small towns along the Rio Rancho line. As long as this area is occupied, it means that the entire New Mexico region is occupied.

This is a long journey of thousands of kilometers. The old Kahn will lead the army 615 kilometers south to Los Angeles, where he will take a rest for a few days before heading east.

Las Vegas is a town located 423 kilometers east of Los Angeles, with about a few thousand residents, and a Mexican cavalry team of about 130 people, regardless of combat effectiveness.

After disarming the local Mexicans, it was necessary to send troops to continue eastward for more than 800 kilometers until they reached the town of Rio Rancho, advancing the defense line to the east for thousands of kilometers.

Such a long-distance expedition is a useful experience for the military strength of the newly established Datang Kingdom. Many problems can be discovered from it, which will help the growth of the army.

The old Kahn moved very quickly. He led his army to Las Vegas in just 5 days. After suppressing the weak local resistance, he killed one person, injured 7 people, and hanged 13 people in public. the place.

And publicly announced on May 5 that the Arizona and New Mexico regions are owned by the Datang Kingdom.

good news
King Richard immediately signed the commendation order, and the old Kahn was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the army and appointed as the commander of the New Mexico Cavalry.

5/9

The U.S. Congress formally passed the case against the Mexican War, and President Polk made a public speech in Congress, declaring;
"This is a powerful counterattack against the conspirators. The United States is confident in defending its own interests and fulfilling its natural mission of unifying the North American continent. No one can stop the federal army. I and the American people have deep confidence in this."

5/13

The Mexican-American War officially broke out, just like what had happened in history, and the deployment of troops did not undergo major changes.

The U.S. troops marched southward to Mexico in three ways, and in the west, Colonel Stephen Carney led 1700 soldiers to capture California and New Mexico.The sailing fleet led by John Snott attacked and blocked the coastal ports of Mexico, and the main force was led by Scott, with a total of 1.55 people, and went straight to the Mexican capital.

New Town, Maple Leaf Palace
The so-called Maple Leaf Palace was rebuilt from John Sutter's original mansion. It is located on Old Washington Street and got its name because there is a North American maple grove in the mansion.

Anyway, the current conditions of the Tang Kingdom are such that it can only be simple and simple, and it can't be done if it wants to make a big scene. No wonder the Yankees don't want to see it, it is really shabby.

In the side hall on the first floor
Li Cha was wearing a bright yellow tuanlong robe, a purple gold crown facing the sky, a jade belt around his waist, and arrow sleeves in his hands. His whole person was full of grace and luxury.

He was sitting in a chair drinking tea and chatting with Viscount Brian James, and by the way talked about some matters of concern to both parties, laughing heartily from time to time.

these days
The relationship between the two has become much closer. Viscount Brian James really has a big appetite, but after receiving the gift, he really did something, and it was done quickly and beautifully.

His identity is the special assistant to the Minister of the British Colonial Department. He belongs to the Whig faction in power.

At that time, Viscount Brian James, who will return to London, will have a better prospect, and his energy will definitely be greater.

Li Cha took a fancy to this point, so he tried his best to win him over.

"Old Kahn sent a telegram today. He has sent a squadron of cavalry to continue eastward, passing through Flagstaff, Gallup and other small towns, and finally arriving in Rio Rancho Town. The journey is about 820 kilometers away. km, and set up an outpost camp in the area." Satisfied with the progress of the expeditionary force, Li Cha introduced with a smile on his face;

"I have urged the Los Angeles Cable and Telegraph Company to quickly establish a long-distance telegraph line of more than 420 kilometers from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and allocated 150 convicts to assist in the construction. It is currently progressing smoothly."

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, Tang Kingdom is now on the right path."

"There is another piece of good news; when Old Kahn was training in the Colorado Canyon, he encountered a large herd of wild horses, the number of which was as high as tens of thousands. , will arrange to return to Los Angeles."

"Oh... this is really a surprise." Viscount Brian James frowned when he heard this, with a joyful smile on his face.

these days
In addition to preparing for the establishment of the new kingdom and the enthronement ceremony, the first task is military preparation and training to cope with the upcoming dangerous situation.

Around this core business, all parties are working hard to send materials to San Fernandez, including the army horses stored in the British Oregon area, and Chinese immigrants from Central and South America.

The American Pacific Cruise Line has been very efficient in transportation. During this period of time, it has transported 7 batches of Chinese immigrants from Central and South America, with a total of more than 5760 people.

Most of these Chinese entered factories and plantations, and thousands of them joined the army, expanding the total strength of the kingdom to 3000.

The first skill to learn when entering the army is riding a horse.

In the vast western wilderness, there are hundreds of kilometers between towns and towns. Horse riding is a basic skill, and both musketeers and cavalry in the army must master it.

Due to the rapid expansion of the army, there was a temporary shortage of horses. Viscount Brian James was also urging the British Oregon Colony to collect healthy horses to support the needs of the Tang Kingdom.

The British Oregon area is located in the northern part of California, bordering the Kingdom of Tang Dynasty. Its scope includes five states including the later American Oregon, Washington, Montana, Iowa and Wyoming. It has a vast area and abundant water and grass. , and moreover, the land is sparsely populated, and it is a traditional place to produce fine horses.

According to the request of Viscount Brian James, he hoped that the British Oregon Colony would provide no less than [-] good horses to relieve the urgent needs of the Tang Kingdom. The governor of the British Colony in Seattle also agreed and is currently in the process of raising funds.

It is of course a good thing that Old Kahn was able to raise part of the horses himself.

In the western part of North America, no matter whether it is marching and fighting, whether it is transporting supplies, or long-distance migration, mules and horses are indispensable, and the dependence on horses is particularly strong.

Without a large number of horses, the war cannot go on.

chatted for a while
Viscount Brian James glanced at Li Cha, with a reluctant farewell expression on his face and said;

"Your Majesty, although you and I have not been together for a long time, we have formed a deep and sincere friendship. Under your leadership, I am very optimistic about the bright future of the Tang Kingdom.

Good encounters are always short-lived. I received a new appointment from London yesterday. I will serve as the special diplomatic representative of London and will soon leave for Mexico City to perform new duties.

It is expected that after this trip, he will directly return to London to report on his work.

I hope to maintain long-term correspondence with His Majesty in the future, and this legendary experience will surely become a precious moment worth remembering in my diplomatic career, which will last forever. "

"It's so sudden..." Li Cha was startled when he heard the news, with a reluctance on his face, he thought for a while and said; "Your Excellency and I met in Cao Mang, and we cherish each other, thanks to your great help , Only now is the great situation today, how can you not drink water and think about the source? How about this, just wait for a while."

After speaking, Li Cha stood up and walked to the back.

Viscount Brian James watched his leaving back with even more anticipation in his eyes.

This independent founding of the country, Richard not only ascended the throne of the king, but also was awarded the title of Duke of California, and was awarded the fiefdom of San Francisco with a radius of 300 miles, including the American River, which is rich in gold. What a great harvest?

In addition to chance and coincidence, the great help of Viscount Brian James is also indispensable, and there is also the cooperation of Prince Albert behind him, which really contributed a lot.

Viscount Brian James received a huge bribe of more than 8 pounds (including gold, satin cloth and beauties), but so much money is not exclusive to him, at least Prince Albert will give a large amount, and also Post some beauties.

This farewell and leaving, both emotionally and rationally should send a rich Cheng Yi.

Regardless of the East and the West, they all coincide in terms of accepting bribes. As long as the colonial officials of the British Empire return to the British Isles, which one is not full of fat?

Don't be greedy, don't you want to drink the northwest wind if you really rely on the salary of the secretary?

The United Kingdom is a country with a constitutional monarchy. Executive power is vested in electing the cabinet and parliament. It is usually divided into two types: electors and affairs officers.

The Prime Minister, Prime Minister and cabinet ministers elected in each session, such as the Minister of Finance, the Minister of the Interior, the Minister of the Seal, the Minister of the Navy, the Minister of the Colonial Department and other important cabinet members belong to the category of the cabinet, and they are all electors. by election.

Affairs officers are civil servants and do not need to be elected. No matter how the government cabinet changes, they are always the backbone of civil servants in the operation of the government, such as deputies, deputy ministers and special assistants of various government departments. Viscount Brian James belongs to the ranks of affairs officers.

He will never be prime minister in this life, let alone be chancellor of the exchequer or other important cabinet ministers, but he may not be a cabinet minister;

For example, the Minister of Irish Affairs, the Minister of Welsh Affairs, the Minister of Scottish Affairs, the Minister of Culture and Health, etc., that is almost the apex of the affairs officer.

If in a few years, the power of the British cabinet is expanded, and the regulations on affairs officers are more clear and detailed, he will not be able to get these ministers who are not in the cabinet.

(End of this chapter)