1850 American Gold Tycoon.

Chapter 136 Hawaii and France (700 orders plus more!)
"This bill is also cutting flesh from you."

Sven said with emotion that Xiangshan Gold Mining Company is still the largest gold mining company in California so far. If this bill continues, there is no doubt that Xiangshan Gold Mining Company will become a major taxpayer in California.

Liang Yao is also using a knife on himself, which makes Sven feel great admiration for Liang Yao. Not everyone has such a pattern and awareness.

"There are not many people I admire in my life, and you are definitely one of them."

"I don't think you came to me without a break, and you didn't come here to flatter me."

Liang Yao stood up and stretched himself.

"Of course, I'm not a sycophant." Sven said.

"If you want to operate the trans-Pacific route for a long time, we need a transfer station, which can also be said to be a supply station."

"You mean Hawaii?"

Hawaii is undoubtedly the most suitable place in the Pacific Ocean for transit and supply stations, and the strategic location of Hawaii is extremely important.

The great powers had long noticed this, and British and American missionaries had arrived in Hawaii 20 years earlier.

Ten years ago, even Japan, a restless little thing, immigrated to the Hawaiian Islands. Even in the 21st century, this group of guys who lived a good life still have a soft spot for Hawaii and like to vacation in Hawaii very much.

After the Mexican land grant issue is resolved, it's time to beat this restless kid.

The move of Japanese immigration to Hawaii also made the American authorities very nervous. The American Foreign Ministry quickly issued a statement in 1842 recognizing the existence of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

This move is not so much an acknowledgment of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Hawaii, as it is an opposition to other powers eating alone.

The United States recognizes the Kingdom of Hawaii more to prevent Britain and France from monopolizing Hawaii. After all, Japan at this time is not a big power.

This move by the United States may be able to restrain Japan, but it cannot restrain Britain and France. At this time, the United States is still a younger brother in front of Britain and France.

Last year, that is, in 1850, France, the filial son of Catholicism, sent their Rear Admiral General Tromeland with a French fleet to invade the Kingdom of Hawaii on the grounds that Catholics were treated unfairly in the Kingdom of Hawaii.

The French army landed on the land of the Kingdom of Hawaii without much effort, and carried out bandit-style looting and looting of Hawaii just like they later looted the Old Summer Palace.

After plundering Hawaii, General Tromeran made the so-called ten demands on Hawaii. Among the ten demands, the cession of land, compensation, and consular jurisdiction are all routine operations. What's even more outrageous is that he also demanded insulting Catholic missionaries. of Native Hawaiian children apologized to them.

Later, Liang Yao heard that the British also sent a fleet to Hawaii, presumably because the French did not take the British with them when they plundered Hawaii this time, the British were dissatisfied with this, and the British did not want the French to eat and monopolize Hawaii.

"Yes."

Sven was very familiar with Liang Yao's study. He walked to the wall behind Liang Yao and put down the map hanging on the wall.

"I originally wanted to resupply at the port in Hawaii, but at that time the port was already occupied by the French, and the French refused me to enter the port to resupply on the grounds that our ship was flying the American flag."

Sven said angrily.

"If we were flying the British flag, they would never have dared to deny us entry."

"Has the French gone?"

Liang Yao frowned and asked, as the saying goes, the moon comes first, Hawaii and California are so close, and the geographical location is so important, he already had an idea.

He is also not worried that the French will monopolize Hawaii. If France wants to monopolize Hawaii, the United States will never agree, let alone Britain.

The two guys, Britain and France, can rob together, and they will join forces to contain Tsarist Russia, but they will never give in to each other when it comes to differences concerning the interests of the two countries.

"The Frenchman wants to hang on. It depends on whether the British will agree or not. I heard that the British warship even fired warning shots in Hawaii and wounded two of the Frenchman's warships. I think the Frenchman is very happy." I will leave Hawaii soon." Sven said gloatingly.

"I will write to Mr. President about this matter. Since the British and the French have been to Hawaii, we, the United States, cannot fall behind."

Liang Yao paced back and forth in the study.

"When you sail next time, take my letter and presents to Hawaii to condolences to the poor Hawaiian king, and convey our kindness to him. I think we in California can help our neighbor rebuild their ruined by the French. Ports and even palaces."

Sven smiled and said: "I can't wait to set sail. The silver you asked me to exchange from the Qing Dynasty has already been sent to the mint. I really don't understand why you have such gold and you want me to exchange it from the Qing Dynasty for silver. Come back, gold is worth much more than silver."

"This is not something you have to worry about, you just need to be your captain."

Liang Yao patted Sven on the shoulder and said.

Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

Meanwhile, Congress in Washington, D.C.

The President of the United States, Mr. Fillmore, was in his office at this time. With a gloomy face, he stared at the "Washington Republic" on the desktop. There were very few words in the newspaper, only bloody photos, constantly Stimulating Fillmore's nerves.

And on his right hand was a stack of "Washington Republic" that he had read through, and these newspapers also published photos about the Los Angeles tragedy.

These photos brought the entire army, Congress, and even the government to the forefront. Not only did the image of the American Army be greatly damaged by this incident, it changed from being loved by the people during the US-Mexico War to today’s street rats, and even the government that wanted to stay out of it was implicated. .

"Mr. President, Vanderbilt has suspended all his routes to protest to the government, saying that California must be treated fairly and justly. At present, the traffic in New York State has been paralyzed. The state government has asked us for help, and I hope you can come forward to mediate .”

Webster knocked on the door of Fillmore's office and said grimly.

"He wants his investments in California to be treated fairly and equitably."

Fillmore said expressionlessly that he knew very well why Vanderbilt chose to suspend all routes at this time.

It's time for the California issue to be resolved, and it can't be dragged on any longer.

"I hope today will be the last vote on the Mexican land grant in California, the question between the free and slave states, employment in the major cities, border conflicts with the Canadian colonies and Mexico, the Pacific question, Any one of those issues is bigger than what's happening in California."

Fillmore thought that after the compromise agreement was passed, the country would be on the right track, but he didn't expect to be dragged down for another five months by the problems of California and Texas.

Five months, that's almost one-eighth of a president's term!
The term of the president of the United States is only four years, and he is the vice president who succeeds the president of the United States. He has not yet served a four-year term. His term will end in 1853.

Since God favored him so much and allowed him to ascend to the throne of the President of the United States, Fillmore did not want to do nothing during his term of office, he wanted to make some achievements.

After pondering for a while, Fillmore picked up the newspapers on the table with his own hands: "The Washington Republic and The Washington Post are excellent newspapers, maybe we should give them a journalism award."

"Unfortunately, the United States does not currently have such awards. As far as I know, Liang Yao is behind the two newspapers, The Washington Post and The Washington Republic," Webster said.

"If there is no award, we can set up one. As for the benefactor behind the newspaper, which well-known newspaper does not have a benefactor with strong financial resources behind it." Fillmore stood up from his seat.

"Congress still owes the governor and lieutenant governor of California two silver medals, and if this vote goes well, give them the two silver medals that should have been theirs.

They helped the United States defeat cholera and saved countless Americans. Even the British were impressed by the medical level of the United States and begged us to share the secret of defeating cholera with them. "

Speaking of this, Fillmore had a rather proud look on his face.

It is no easy task to bring the noble and proud gentlemen of England to bow their heads to beg you.

"The New York Medical Association has written to you again?"

Webster was a little proud of it, too.

"The New York Medical Association is not enough to influence my decision-making." Fillmore waved his hand and said.

"This is the meaning of the American people. We should follow the public opinion and take Liang Yao and Robinson's contributions to the United States. Not to mention the silver medal, it is not an exaggeration to award them the gold medal. Mr. Webster, let's go, we Time to go to Congress."

Congress again voted on the California land grant.

This time the situation was a little different. Seward, a young politician from New York State, was still pushing Calhoun's wheelchair, but Mr. Seward looked a little frustrated on his face.

Congressman Calhoun in the wheelchair was even more lifeless, like a dead man, and the saliva left from the corner of his mouth from time to time told the members of Congress that Calhoun was still alive.

In stark contrast to Calhoun and Seward, this time California Senator Mr. Gavin no longer felt lonely and helpless, but appeared very confident.

Representatives from states such as Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and even Illinois greeted Ge Wen warmly, and sat beside Ge Wen to chat with him.

The belated two Texas senators, Ron and Esper, extended a hand of friendship to the California senator with friendly smiles.

Either way, Texas was the winner in the first clash.

"We in Texas express our deep sympathy for the tragedy in Los Angeles, and the representatives of Texas will stand firm in justice and stand by California."

Ron shook Ge Wen's hand and said.

The man in the spotlight in Congress today is not Senator Calhoun, nor is it any old, respected congressman.

It was this younger senator from New Jersey, California.

"On behalf of the people of California, I thank you, Mr. Ron." Ge Wen also said with a very professional smile.

"Mr. President is here."

Someone suddenly said this, and the congressmen all looked at the door, only to see President Fillmore, Secretary of State Webster, Minister of the Treasury, Mr. Corwin, Secretary of War, Mr. Conrad, and other important cabinet members walked in. Congress.

Members of Congress put down their newspapers, stopped talking, and waited for the voting to begin.

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