The War Court and Lap Pillow, Austria's Mandate of Heaven

Chapter 638 "Stonewall" Jackson

After the U.S.-Mexico War, "Stonewall" Jackson, Robert Lee and others, who were supposed to shine in this war, not only did not take advantage of this, they became laughing stocks and blamers.

"Stonewall" Jackson took the initiative to lead his company to fight to the death in order to stop the pursuit of the Mexican cavalry. After several unsuccessful attempts, the latter decisively chose a detour and successfully annihilated the brigade headquarters that was about to escape.

As a result, "Stonewall" Jackson's heroic behavior was branded "Idiot", and he was demoted to sergeant sergeant and expelled from West Point Military Academy.

"Stonewall" Jackson seems to have no choice but to go back to be a sheriff. Fortunately, he can "return to his hometown with honor" with the help of the Virginia congressman.

In fact, Congressman Terrell also plans to marry his youngest daughter to "Stonewall", which is both a kind of repayment and a kind of optimism.

At the same time, it is also a kind of protection. After all, there are people in the court who are easy to handle. A stone wall can block open guns and hidden arrows, but it may not be able to block gossip.

Although Thomas Jackson had a weathered face and a big beard, he was actually only a 21-year-old young man, so he resolutely rejected Mr. Terrell's proposal.

"Stonewall" Jackson was as funny when he left West Point Military Academy as when he came. A nasty horse, two bags of luggage, and a big black pot made him the laughing stock of his classmates again, and the teachers who taught him felt ashamed .

No one planned to send off the expelled alumnus, "Stone Wall" still went its own way and led the old horse out of the school gate with a scapegoat on its back.

It's just that there was a well-dressed gentleman waiting in front of the door, and when he saw his appearance, he stepped forward to inquire.

"Are you Mr. Thomas Jonathan Jackson of Fort Clark?"

"Stonewall" is a little confused.

"It's me, how can I help you?"

said the respectable gentleman with a beaming face.

"My master wants to see you."

"No, I'm going home."

"Stone Wall"'s answer was very straightforward, which made the latter a little embarrassed, and quickly changed his words.

"Mr. Jackson! We are on the way, you can go back in our carriage, and we happen to have a caretaker."

"I can take care of myself, bye!"

"Stone Wall" refused again very flatly, and at this time the decent gentleman became a little annoyed, and clapped his palms twice with a bit of sullenness.

Two tall cowboys blocked the way of "Stone Wall". The guard at West Point Military Academy didn't mind what happened not far away, after all, as long as nothing happened in his territory.

After 1 minute, the two cowboys were beaten and moaned on the ground, and "Stonewall" looked at the decent gentleman.

"Can I go now?"

The latter took two steps back subconsciously. Just as Thomas Jackson was about to leave, another old man in a suit and a top hat appeared in front of him.

Before "Stone Wall" could speak, the old man introduced himself first.

"I am the Mayor of Fort Clark, Jake Hinton."

The old man stretched out his hand first, and Thomas Jackson learned the identity of the other party, and quickly wiped the blood on his white shirt with his hands.

"Hi, Mr. Mayor, I'm Thomas Jonathan Jackson."

"Mr. Jackson, my people were a little reckless just now, I hope you can forgive them, the wind is so strong here, why don't we talk in the car."

Jike Hinton pointed to the oaken carriage not far away. The handle of the door was made of brass, which showed that the identity of the owner was extraordinary.

"Jonard! Wake up the lads! We're going."

"Stone Wall" and the mayor boarded the carriage, bumping all the way, but it was still the mayor who spoke first.

"Mr. Jackson, I think you will understand one thing before you come to Fort Clark."

"Please, Mr. Mayor."

"During the time you left, Fort Clark has had two mayors and five sheriffs."

In fact, the townspeople in Fort Clark very much hope that the good sheriff "Stonewall" Jackson can go back as soon as possible, because the gang has become unscrupulous again after he left.

Especially during the U.S.-Mexico War, the police colluded with those gangster families, took advantage of the opportunity of the war to grow their forces, and even emptied the local government and almost took Fort Clark as their own.

The boss of the Sheridan family is even more like an underground mayor. Casinos, banks, brothels, and bars are all operated according to his order. He is the shadow of the entire town.

"Mr. Jackson. Councilor Terrell praised you very much, saying that you are a 'man with the strength of a rock'. If you also choose to submit, then I will have no choice but to follow suit."

"Mr. Mayor, please rest assured that I will not join forces with them. No one can break the law, and no one can trample on other people's lives."

"Stonewall" Jackson had already made up his mind, but he still said expressionlessly.

When the "Stonewall" group arrived in Fort Clark a month later, they were warmly welcomed by the locals.

This also included da Gama, the head of the Sheridan family. When he appeared in a pink suit, the audience was silent, and the gunmen of those families split a passage through the crowd.

"Thomas, welcome back!"

Da Gama Sheridan met Jackson like an old friend he hadn't seen in years.

"Stonewall" knocked away Da Gama Sheridan's reaching hand.

"Shouldn't you be in prison?" Jackson said indifferently. The man in front of him had been thrown into prison by the former for multiple crimes including intentional injury, murder, extortion, and arson.

"Of course it's because I've changed for the better. Look at this suit, what a gentleman!" Da Gama Sheridan showed off the exquisite crutches in his hand and the pink suit on his body.

"The best thing is to be true." Jackson's tone was still without a trace of emotion.

Da Gama Sheridan leaned closer to Jackson's ear and said.

"Do you want to change your way of life?"

"What way of living?"

Da Gama Sheridan snapped his fingers as he spoke, and immediately someone brought a box full of green and colorful banknotes.

(at this time)

Vasco da Gama Sheridan immediately grabbed a handful and threw it into the sky, instantly green banknotes flew all over the sky, and the crowd on the ground greedily scrambled for it.

"Be my partner, and you'll get [-] points. It won't be long before you can live a life that others dream of."

"I refuse!" Jackson's tone remained unchanged, and the gunmen on the side all raised their waists to reveal the pistols at their waists.

The accompanying state troopers backed away in fright, the mayor Jake Hinton also hid behind the carriage, and the surrounding onlookers also retreated further.

At this time, Da Gama Sheridan waved his hand to signal to stop, and those vicious guys put away their guns.

"Don't rush to refuse, you can come to my store to play at night, and take back any girl you like, even if it's not from my store."

Then Da Gama Sheridan said with two fingers.

"let's go!"

After the gangsters left, the Fort Clark police gathered
(End of this chapter)