The sun never sets in America

Chapter 61 Under the Treaty

"I wonder where you are from and what country you are?" As the plenipotentiary negotiator authorized by King Kamehameha III, Vasily took a sip of coconut water to relieve his inner tension. After all, such forced negotiations were , it was also his first experience, so he asked a question that has troubled him and other people in the Hawaiian Kingdom so far...

That is, where and what country these outsiders come from.

"We are from America..." Hu Junding put down the glass in his hand and solemnly replied to Vasily, "To be precise, it's North America, a place called Liujiabao on the west coast of North America." Hu Junding didn't hide anything. Tell them everything about their origins. After all, a large number of immigrant ships will pass through the Sandwich Islands and the Kingdom of Hawaii in the future. If you don't tell them now, these natives will know sooner or later.

Rather than being exposed at that time and even making the natives suspicious and distrustful, it would be better to tell the other party the truth directly.

"North America, West Coast, Liujiapu??" Although Vasily was nervous when he first heard about America, he soon relaxed. After all, if he remembered correctly, there was a colony of the British Empire in America, and Vasily thought he knew about those countries, but when he heard about Liujiapu, he couldn't sit still. Now Vasily's mind is full of greetings? ?
"Excuse me, what is Liujiabao? In which part of America is Liujiabao located?" Vasily asked Hu Junding immediately. He really couldn't remember that there was such a power in America as Liujiabao, and judging from the name, it was not a country. That made Vasily even more strange.

"We originally belonged to the Republic of Mexico, and later became independent in the Republic of Mexico." Regarding the situation in Liujiabao, Hu Junding's choice was different from just now. Basically, he was concise and concise. If he could say less, he would say less and more. Don't say anything.

"Republic of Mexico?" Vasily still had some impressions of Mexico. He only remembered that there used to be a country called the Mexican Empire, but why did it become a republic again?

But for Liujiabao to be independent from the Republic of Mexico, Vasily saw this very clearly. He recalled Hu Junding's way of threatening people with force just now when he said something wrong, and then thinking about the so-called independence from the Republic of Mexico, he thought Immediately, I had a general impression of Liujiabao.

"What is independence? Isn't it just rebellion?" Vasily said secretly with disdain.

Of course, on the surface, Vasi still smiled and nodded his approval to Hu Junding and Wan Fang, and even showed his approval of Liu Jiabao's independent approach.

"Then I want to know, do you really need islands in order to have stable trade with us?" Vasily asked a question that had always been strange to him, that is, the island issue that almost started a fight just now. This issue has always been deep-rooted. This deeply affected Vasily. In his opinion, these guys from the Americas must not have wanted the islands for trade. There must be secrets to tell, and they must be the darkest, even related to colonization.

This was Vasily's only thought at this moment.

"Mr. Vasily, you are right, we are indeed not just for trade..." As soon as Hu Junding finished speaking, Vasily's face showed a true expression, "We do have to be here because of other reasons. The Kingdom of Hawaii obtained an island..." Although the real situation was one of coercion, in Hu Junding's words it was that they had no choice but to do it for some reason.

"What's the reason? Can you tell me, Your Excellency?" Vasily asked with some uneasiness. After all, the current situation is no different from a sheep entering a tiger's mouth. Regardless of whether they agree or not, it is basically not their decision, so Vasily could only pray for the other party's conditions and not to go too far.

"Immigration!!" Hu Junding replied looking at the somewhat nervous Vasily.

"Immigration?" Vasily looked at Hu Junding with some confusion. They couldn't figure out the difference between this immigration and an island. You can't just move people to a small island, right?

"Mr. Vasily, let me put it bluntly. Our main purpose this time is to immigrate." Hu Junding answered Vasily directly, "We are in America and the local population is too small, so we need to start from Immigration to the Far East, and during this immigration process, we need a place to stop and rest. The Sandwich Islands are in just the right location and meet our conditions..." Hu Junding then explained to Vasily the reason for the immigration and why he came to them. The grounds of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

"I understand..." After listening, Vasily let go of the huge stone that had been hanging in the air in his heart. As long as it was not colonization, everything was easy. As for Vasily, an Englishman, why should he care about a Pacific island country? In the future, apart from that Hawaiian woman, that is the right, the right given to him by King Kamehameha III. Because of his special status and knowledge, Vasili is more popular among the locals than other white people on the island. Especially the respect of those in power in Hawaii, who even granted him a position equivalent to that of a minister. Even if he was just a minister of a small country, he was still a minister. For Vasily, who was doing nothing in the UK and could only be a middle-class person at most, Hawaii is the best place for him to realize his dream, or to satisfy his personal desires...

The Kingdom of Hawaii is destroyed. Although he will be fine because of his identity as a British man, he will also return to the way he went to America alone more than ten years ago. For Vasily, this not only means the disappearance of rights and glory, but also the loss of power and glory. It also means that after more than ten years of experience, once back to the past, this is something Vasily cannot accept...

That's why he was so wary of outsiders like Hu Junding, as if he had regarded the Kingdom of Hawaii as his home, the place where he could realize his dreams.

"So, which island do you need?" After Vasily figured it out, he asked a sensitive question. For example, if Hu Junding and others want the Big Island of Hawaii, even a part of it, let alone whether it is possible or not. It would be difficult for King Mehameha III to explain. After all, if these foreigners are allowed to transfer immigrants to the Big Island of Hawaii, God knows whether they will still have the final say in the Kingdom of Hawaii in the future.

This was one of the main reasons why Vasily was strongly opposed to the island deal at the beginning.

"We have no interest in the big island where the Kingdom of Hawaii is located. Mr. Vasily can rest assured..." Although he really wanted the entire Big Island of Hawaii, or even the entire Sandwich Islands, Hu Junding still showed restraint. After all, Only he knew that the so-called shelling just now was actually his plan to scare these natives and Vasily, a white man who seemed to be quite smart. After all, with just a few of them, even if they blew up the entire coast of the Hawaiian Kingdom, But after all, it is impossible to control so many people. There are at least 10,000+ islanders on the entire island of Hawaii. With their small number of people, once they get in, they put the fish into the sea without any objection, and they soon lost their way...

Therefore, he is not willing to push the opponent too hard. Even deep down in his heart, everyone including Hu Junding and Wan Fang really want to take over the entire Sandwich Islands. But after all, they are new here and this time it is also for immigration. , all can only do the next best thing, and take one of the islands that can allow people to survive, as a transit base for immigrants.

"We need Oahu..." Hu Junding pretended to think for a while, and then replied to Vasily, "We think Oahu basically meets our needs for a transit place for immigrants." Hu Junding's words are true. After all, he chose There are only a few suitable islands to choose from, but the most important reason is not that Oahu is suitable for immigration, but the port, which is the deep-water port we saw at the beginning.

According to later observations, the location of this port meets the standards of all good ports in the world. It is far away from wind and waves, and the port is calm. Once developed, it will not only be able to dock merchant ships, but also large-tonnage warships. These are the reasons for Hu Junding and others. Important reasons for choosing Oahu...

It can be said that Oahu's other advantages account for [-]%, and this natural harbor accounts for at least [-]%, which shows the importance of that port in Oahu.

"Oahu?" Vasily hesitated after hearing about Oahu, "I'm sorry, I have to discuss it with His Majesty the King." Vasily then said hello to Hu Junding and Wan Fang, and left the room A room used as a negotiation room.

"Mr. Vasily..." King Kamehameha III immediately stood up from his chair as soon as he saw Vasili coming in. "It's settled, what are their conditions?" King Kamehameha III asked cautiously. Asked Vasily, after all, the scene where he was about to fire at the first glance of discord really frightened him.

He still has lingering fears until now! !
That's why I was so anxious when I saw Vasily.

"Their demands are basically not too much... They are mainly for..." Vasily told King Kamehameha III the news he had just received and the fact that the other party was mainly for immigration. "They want Oahu, Your Majesty the King, I can't decide this." Vasily still respects King Kamehameha III. After all, if it weren't for him, he might still be like other white people, fishing on the island and enjoying the scenery every day. Then he lived aimlessly, so when faced with such a major event related to the fate of the Kingdom of Hawaii, he believed that he only had the right to make suggestions but not to make decisions. "Oahu..." King Kamehameha III immediately breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that those foreigners just wanted Oahu, a small island with few people. He even thought that the foreigners were kind and just wanted an insignificant island. "Isn't it just an Oahu island? Just give it to them. Tell them that Oahu should be regarded as a national gift for establishing diplomatic relations." Kameha At this time, King Meiha III was still working hard to save the face of the Kingdom of Hawaii. After all, giving away and cutting off have two different meanings. Giving back can be said to be for the sake of friendship, while cutting away, even though Hawaii is a small indigenous country, but It’s still a country, and if you are a country, you have to face it! !
What does it mean to cede land? !

"Both of you, our King has agreed to your terms and allowed you to use the most immigrant transit base on Oahu." As soon as Vasily came in, he told Hu Junding and Wan Fang good news, "At the same time, we In order to promote the friendship between the two of us, His Majesty the King decided to give Oahu to you as a national gift as a proof of our friendship!!" Vasily continued to Hu Junding and Wan Fang with a smile, even showing irritation in his tone They mean making a lot of money.

"Thank you for your majesty's love and generosity..." After hearing this, Hu Junding first said flattering words to Vasily, "But I, Liu Jiabao, never like to take advantage of others, so we decided to spend money to buy it. Oahu." Hu Junding said something that Vasily didn't understand. We all gave it away for free, why don't you want it?
"This..." Vasily was about to say something when he was interrupted by Hu Junding.

"It's settled, we will fund the purchase of Oahu." Hu Junding waved his hand, interrupting what Vasily wanted to say, "You can make a price." Hu Junding said to Vasily as if buying something.

Vasily hesitated for a moment, then ran to discuss with King Kamehameha III.

Finally, a few days later, the agreement named the Hawaiian Islands Purchase Treaty was finally signed, in addition to the Hawaiian Commerce Treaty.

Among them, the Hawaiian Island Purchase Treaty stipulated that Liujiabao purchased Oahu in the Hawaiian Islands (also called the Sandwich Islands) from the Kingdom of Hawaii.

The purchase price is 12 pounds, which is approximately [-] Chinese yuan.

The treaty stipulates that from now on, the sovereignty of Oahu belongs to Liujiabao in North America. Liujiabao has the right to build any facilities on it, including the expansion of military ports. In fact, the Kingdom of Hawaii did not agree to this at first, but it could not twist it. Thigh, I have no choice but to agree. After all, the island has been sold, and it is up to others to decide what to do with it...

The last Hawaii Trade Treaty stipulates that...Liujiabao, or the forces that Liujiabao will evolve from in the future (mainly taking into account the factors that may lead to Liujiabao's founding of the country), have the right to invest in mines and plantations throughout the Hawaiian Kingdom. Build factories, etc., and individuals can also purchase up to a certain amount of land.

The tariffs on Liujiabao's exported goods are determined by the two parties through consultation, but they must not be higher than the international average. Liujiabao or future forces need to purchase locally produced tropical fruits, cane sugar and other raw materials, and also have to pay to the Kingdom of Hawaii. Provide weapons sufficient to protect oneself (as for how this protection is defined, it is up to Liu Jiabao). In addition, Liu Jiabao should also send no less than ten teachers to the Kingdom of Hawaii as assistant teachers every year, with a salary of Liu Calculated at twice the local level of Jiabao.

This was one of the few things that Hu Junding proposed to do for the Kingdom of Hawaii. At that time, King Kamehameha III was deeply moved. Only Vasily glanced at Hu Junding and already understood in his heart what the other party was planning. .

This trade treaty lasts for 99 years and will be automatically renewed upon expiration.

Although even Hu Junding himself does not know whether there will be a Kingdom of Hawaii by then.

Of course, even if it still exists, the so-called Hawaiian Kingdom has already become the puppet of Liujiabao and Liujiabao's evolving forces in so many years of commercial and cultural exchanges...

Hu Junding, who single-handedly brokered the two treaties, firmly believed in this point.

Even if he wasn't located in the Pacific Ocean, he really wanted to report the good news to the ruling lord, and let the people who secretly looked down on him at the beginning see that he, Hu Junding, was no weaker than anyone else! !
Hawaii is beautiful at night, even more beautiful than during the day. The dazzling Milky Way is reflected in the sky, like pearls dotted on the black screen. The largest one next to it is the moon.

Today's moon is extraordinarily round. Anyway, that's what Hu Junding, who just signed the treaty during the day, thinks so. He even thinks that this is the most beautiful moon and the most beautiful starry sky he has seen in his more than [-] years of life. It is even better than the one on the ship. Be beautiful! !
"Master Hu..." Wan Fang sat next to Hu Junding, "How long are we going to stay here? I see that Mr. Harlem is quite happy!!" Wan Fang pointed to the front, where he was being raped by a native Hawaiian woman. Drinking, hugging each other, Harlin, who was drinking happily, said to Hu Junding with a smile.

"At most three days, we will leave after three days." Hu Junding glanced at Harin who started singing and dancing with several indigenous women, then turned to Wan Fang and replied, "Go to the Far East as soon as possible so that you can bring the immigrants back as soon as possible." Hu Junding continued to speak to Wan Fang.

"Then where is our next place?" Wan Fang asked Hu Junding while eating an unknown piece of fruit on the island.

"Japan, go to Japan!!" Hu Junding recalled what the ruling lord said to him before departure, and immediately replied to Wan Fang.

"Japan?" Wan Fang was a little confused when he heard the familiar yet unfamiliar name Japan. After all, his impressions of Japan mostly came from the history books he read when he was a child, and these history books, in addition to Western history and Chinese history, are like many Eastern countries. The history of the country is often suspected of being fabricated. After all, it would be good for a group of pirates to have a few literati who understand the history of their own country. They don't care about other neighboring countries. They mentioned it and basically just brushed it off.

Wanfang's only impression of Japan is that it is an island country, consisting of three islands (at this time, Hokkaido was still Ezo Territory and did not belong to Japan). The supreme ruler was called the Emperor, but he was basically a puppet. His main power was , in the hands of some general.

In Wan Fang's view, that general was Cao Cao in the Three Kingdoms, but why he still didn't usurp the throne after so many years was very strange and puzzled to Wan Fang.

After chatting for a while, Wan Fang went back to the inn prepared in the Hawaiian Kingdom to sleep.

Hu Junding was left looking at the bright Milky Way in the sky and the bright moon, sitting blankly, not knowing what else to think about.

The welcome dinner prepared by the entire Hawaiian Kingdom did not end until the early morning.

When Hu Junding finally left, he only saw Harin walking into the post house with two disheveled indigenous women in his arms.

(End of this chapter)