Australian Storm 1876

  Chapter 24 Protest Rally

   Quietly in the tavern

Under the almost physical threat of death, the tavern owner Ted, with big drops of cold sweat on his head, paled and put down the double-barreled shotgun, and looked at Nan Huaiyu on the opposite side with begging eyes. The original madness has long since disappeared. fly.

  Tear off the hard shell, the inside is weak and weak.

  The ethnic Chinese in Queensland are different from the white families who drag their family with their mouths. Most of them are bachelors, no family, no worries, and they are really afraid of themselves when they are ruthless.

  Head off but a big bowl scar, what's the big deal, after 20 years, the master will be a good man again.

  The two sides face each other with guns, guess who will win?

  "Please, don't..."

"Hey... Ted, you fat-headed idiot, who gave you the courage to take a gun at the Chinese, look out the window, I think there are already bad-tempered brothers who remember you, this is not a good thing , Remember to go home at night and lock the door, and then pray for God's blessing..."

   "Oh... my goodness, don't..."

   "Sorry, there is nothing I can do."

Nan Huaiyu picked up a bottle of Scotch whiskey on the bar counter, poured himself a glass, and drank it with his head up, feeling the strong oak-flavored spirits lingering in his mouth, feeling refreshed, unceremoniously again Pour myself a glass.

"Listen, I know you, you are the men of Li, the famous Red River Valley rancher." Ted looked at the two sides sitting across the table in a panic. He couldn't offend any of the big people, so he turned his head. He said sincerely, "Please forgive me for being rude, I promise that I will not be malicious to the Chinese, and there will never be any in the future, uh... today's wine I will treat."

   "No, I have a lot of brothers."

  Ted looked at the heavily armed gunmen outside the window, there were still more than 30 people in the tavern, and gritted his teeth, "As long as I can get your forgiveness, I will invite all the people outside."

   "Really?"

   "I dare to swear to God that everything I say is true."

Nan Huaiyu looked at the tavernkeeper Ted with a smile, turning the glass in his hand twice, raising his head and drank it, saying, "Okay, it's a deal, as long as you fulfill your promise, we can forget the blame. "

   "Thank you so much, Tom, what are you doing? Hurry up and get some drinks for the nest people outside, and ask for the best..."

  Ted’s words were not finished yet, but when I faintly heard the shouts of mountains and tsunamis coming from outside, the whole person immediately froze. He looked at Nan Huaiyu with an incredible expression in his eyes, as if he wanted to prove something?

  Nan Huaiyu spread his hand indifferently, and said, “Since you are so hospitable, there are more brothers here. I don’t think everything is a problem, right?”

  As soon as the voice fell, Ted had fallen limp on the ground...

   Thousands of protesting crowds outside, so many people are enough to make Ted this tavern bankrupt.

  Greasy wine table side

  Governor Frank’s face also changed. He looked at Li Fushou with a surprised look and said, "Oh my God, what did you do?"

"It's not what I did, but Australian Chinese with legal status are fighting for their rights. What is this behavior called?" Li Fushou pretended to think for a moment, and said suddenly; "It should be called a parade. This is in Europe. A very popular fashion way. I heard a captain friend say that the Paris Commune was also nurtured in this way. It was really a magnificent people's revolution..."

After making a powerful slash, Li Fushou continued; "It's a pity to be suppressed by the bourgeois counter-revolutionary. It's really miserable. Tens of thousands of people died. But history will always remember this moment. Those executioners who raised their butchers Will be nailed to the pillar of shame, and will be cast aside forever by justice-inspired people in Europe and the world."

  The Governor Frank who said these words was frightened, and cooperating with the angry faces of countless Chinese coming out of the window, it was more powerful and persuasive than saying 10,000 words.

  What the **** do you want to do?

   "Lee, have you ever thought about the consequences of doing this? This is challenging the majesty of the British Empire." Frank was not confident enough to speak.

  "Mr. Governor, I do not agree with you. This is the Chinese ethnic group using legal means to fight for their legal rights. I sympathize with them and support them without inciting or encouraging them, so I reject your accusation."

   "No one can provoke the majesty of the empire. You will pay a heavy price for it. This will never be the result you want to see." Governor Frank didn't believe a word of what Li Fushou said.

  Damn it, how come the Chinese group, which has always been weak and unorganized, suddenly becomes tough?

Li Fushou sighed slightly, picked up the black tea on the table and said with satisfaction; "Good tea, but unfortunately I can't drink it for a long time. Since Mr. Frank is full of prejudice against me, you will resign in August next year. Before, I could only stay quietly in the Red River Valley ranch. I usually hunted thylacines in the wasteland without incident, held a bonfire party for barbecues and drinks, and in my free time, I can go boating on the Brisbane River and concentrate on developing the herd of the ranch. It was really boring and lonely. Time!"

   "Are you threatening me?" Frank asked through gritted teeth.

"Oh...no, I'm just stating the fact that Edward is your strong competitor. We will only make him profitable when we fight. You will leave Queensland sadly, and I can only stay in the Red River Valley Ranch. Have a peaceful time."

  At the protest rally outside the window, the voices of the Chinese community were louder and louder. Negotiations in this environment put great psychological pressure on Governor Frank.

  After thinking about it again and again, she was decisively persuaded.

  He calmed down and said; "Li, you have too many requests. It is unrealistic for the Chinese to want to be equal to the whites."

  "I didn't expect so much, I just hope to ensure the basic rights of Chinese people."

Frank's eyes were fixed on Li Fushou, and he thought about it and said, "I can block proposals that are not conducive to the Chinese in the parliament and government, and try my best to maintain the current policy. Naturalized persons can enjoy the right to vote and be elected, and can become the state autonomous government. Public officials, private property can be respected and protected. This is my biggest concession."

   "Mr. Governor, how do you position our relationship?"

"Look...my dear Li, I think we are natural partners." As a politician without a bottom line, Frank's face became very fast, and he took the initiative to take a sip from the tea bowl in front of him, and exclaimed; "It's delicious. I like black tea very much."

   "Then please... Will Mr. Wexford, the Commissioner of the State Department of Immigration, be a scapegoat?"

  "NO, he will be my best running partner. The British aristocracy regards honor as life, and my promise has always been effective."

  "What about the follow-up Chinese naturalization certificate?"

  "For reasonable and legal naturalized persons, the autonomous prefecture government has always recognized the principle of fairness and justice, and has the legal right to vote and to be elected. There is no doubt about this."

  "Then we have reached an agreement on the basic interests, Mr. Governor, I will do my best to help you comfort the Chinese community, and will not cause trouble to the Autonomous Prefecture Office."

   "Is there only these?" Frank asked very surprised.

  He thought that Li Fushou would lead the Chinese ethnic group to fully support his governor’s election, but he didn’t expect that it was just not salty, not indifferent, and not causing trouble. What is this?

  Looking at Frank's black question mark face, Li Fushou smiled inwardly, but his face was bare.

  As long as you start to give in, there is nothing to give up.

  How could Li Fushou let go of this kind of request? The protests and demonstrations of the Chinese community will inevitably touch the sensitive nerves of the British. This kind of activity should not be carried out frequently, because it will cause serious problems.

  At this stage, harmony must be the most important thing. I will talk about it after 10 years and 8 years.

   "Mr. Governor, you see..."

  Li Fushou took the initiative to fill the other party’s tea bowl, as if he was self-confident, and said with an extremely sincere expression;

"What you promised is the benefits and fair treatment that all naturalized persons should have received. As a Chinese person developing in Queensland, I am very grateful to you from a personal point of view, and I am willing to fully support you in the governorship campaign. But it does not represent other people.

  Every governor who runs will make promises to his supporters, but I didn’t hear this. How can I help you convince others?

  The crows in the world are generally black, and at best they don’t help each other. "

"Then what do you need?" Frank's mediocre ability is reflected here. He has already lost his former stability, and lost his footing in the wave of protests. After thinking about it, he hurriedly added another sentence; "Lee, I warn you not to go too far."

   "Frank, you are too worried, we are natural partners, aren't we?" Since he has already gained an absolute first hand, Luo Fushou doesn't need to be aggressive.

  Huahua top hats are loved by everyone, and flattering words don’t need to be paid for, even though it’s hard to say;

  "Under your fair and just, wise and benevolent governance, Queensland is a thriving development scene. The Chinese population has grown from less than 2,000 people to the current scale of 40,000 people. It all depends on your ethics.

  We are inexplicably grateful for this, and we are willing to watch you continue to lead Queensland to build this beautiful and fertile land into a paradise in the South Pacific.

  But the Chinese community also has its own concerns;

  It is always impossible to hope that Mr. Governor will come forward to solve the problem every time something happens and suffer unfair discrimination. This is neither realistic nor feasible.

  Across Queensland and Brisbane, the biggest difficulty faced by the Chinese community is that the mounted police under the sheriff makes things difficult for them. They are corrupt and greedy, which are the practical difficulties faced by every Chinese.

  So, we want the sheriff's powers near the Brisbane Chinatown area, which is appointed by the State Autonomous Office, and we hope to get at least three of the five sheriffs.

  In addition, in ports, most of the port loading and unloading work is undertaken by ethnic Chinese, but now ethnic Chinese do not have the right to set up shipping companies. We think it is extremely unfair. We hope this demand can be resolved.

  There is another very important thing, that is, I hope that the autonomous state government can loosen the entry restrictions on Chinese women. It is hard to find a woman who is naturalized in Chinatown. This accumulated hostility will slowly breed and sooner or later, big things will happen.

  This kind of restriction that violates human ethics and annihilation nature should be abolished as soon as possible. Only ask the benevolent Governor Frank to petition for the people. This is a great thing for the benefit of all families!

  Besides, the benevolent Governor..."

"Okay, stop... Don't go on. I can agree to the three requirements you mentioned earlier, but I need the votes of all Chinese naturalized people. As long as I can run for re-election, I will try my best to improve the situation of the Chinese community. But today I can only promise so much."

  Frank is afraid that Li Fushou will continue speaking, and dealing with the young man in front of him is really a headache for him.

   "Then... OK, the deal." Li Fushou showed a very regretful expression on his face, as if he hadn't finished his words.

  His main goal has been achieved. What use is it for others to ask more?

The five state sheriffs are five police sub-bureaus. Except for the most prosperous Moulton Bay area and the white mountain district, the three other Brisbane sheriffs have all been taken down. This is a great event. Victory.

  Who knows how to wear shoes for people?

  It’s just a word from the sheriff to leave the ordinary mounted police. It will not take long before the domineering white mounted police can be squeezed away, all replaced by caring Hongmen brothers, and become a sphere of influence that I firmly control.

  Relaxing entry restrictions for Chinese women is a strategically important measure that allows the Chinese to take root in this lush continent and spread their branches and leaves.

   sneak into the village, don’t shoot guns.

Now that the two parties have reached an agreement, Governor Frank and Li Fushou appeared in front of the protest crowd. They will respect the interests of the Chinese community and publicly announce their commitment to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese community. It immediately aroused a wave of cheers and turned it into a sea of ​​joy. .

  In the respect of everyone

  The tall and handsome Li Fushou stood side by side with the chunky Governor Frank. His appearance was even more aggressive, and he set off his tall and stalwart image, and completely established the position of the spokesperson for the Chinese community.

  Look at this one, standing next to Governor Frank is not inferior, everyone looked at it with anger.

  Look at the so-called overseas Chinese leaders in Chinatown. Ordinary white mounted police can sip and drink to them, but they can only bow their heads and bow their hands to give a gift and spend money to buy peace.

  This person is more deadly than others, and it is too much to throw away the goods. The gap is too big.

  In the crowd

  Hu Dong, Chairman of Guangxi Chamber of Commerce, Zheng Canghai, Chairman of Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce, and President of Restaurant Guild, Medbon, and other overseas leaders, seeing this scene know that the situation is over, it is time to think about the next arrangement.

  None of these people have applied for a certificate of naturalization, nor have they participated in Hongmen. They are now abandoned by more and more Chinese in Chinatown and turned to the emerging Red River Valley forces.

   Hongmen forces inflated like balloons in Chinatown. It is said that there are more than 6000 brothers in the association, and they are still growing rapidly.

  After this battle

  The reputation of Hongmen, which organizes protest rallies, will reach an unprecedented peak, becoming the backbone of maintaining the interests of the Chinese community, and its strength will once again explode.

  It won’t be long before the people under these overseas leaders will be hollowed out, leaving only the lonely.

  So it's time to make a decision. Joining Hongmen is the only option, there is no other way.

  The development of Chinatown in Queensland is not long, that is, after the discovery of gold mines, it has experienced explosive growth in just one or two years.

  Most of them are around 30 years old. They are Victorian gold diggers who came to Australia a few years earlier than others.

  You must admit defeat simply and stand upright when you are beaten.

  Since everyone was **** and couldn't fight the Red River Valley, they simply went to work together. When they were oppressed by the whites, they still had a strong backing, lest they become lonely ghosts and unwelcome.

  (End of this chapter)