1850 American Gold Tycoon.

Liang Yao and Perry's fleet sailed into Xiangshan Harbor and anchored there without encountering any obstruction.

Although the coastal defense guns on the Xiangshan Fort were facing their fleet, all the green battalion soldiers could do was watch from a distance as the fleet flying the Citigroup flag came ashore at Xiangshan.

Perry was very surprised that the landing went so smoothly, and said in surprise: "They really didn't fire artillery, not even firing warning shots."

Fleets from other countries landed and docked majestically without encountering any obstruction, which seemed unimaginable to Perry.

The military strength of the United States is not strong among the great powers, but if the warships of Britain, France and other countries approach the ports of the United States without permission, the United States still has the courage to fire warning shots.

At this time, Perry couldn't help thinking in his heart, whether the landing operation of the American East India Fleet in Edo, Japan will be as smooth as the landing operation of the Fragrant Hills today?
"The bottom line for Ye Mingchen and Xu Guangjin is Guangzhou. As long as the fleet does not pass through Humen and threatens Guangzhou, they will turn a blind eye when we land in other places in Guangdong."

Liang Yao knew where the bottom line of these Guangdong feudal officials was, and what kind of mentality they had when dealing with the invading fleet from the West.

In fact, even if the fleet directly crosses Humen, there will be no consequences.

After the Opium War, it was nothing new for the armed ships of the British East India Company to enter the Pearl River Estuary within Humen.

"How is your relationship with officials in Fujian?"

After getting off the boat, Perry suddenly asked Liang Yao about Fujian.

The Chinese immigrants in California are mainly from Guangdong, followed by Fujian. It is impossible to say that Liang Yao is not familiar with Fujian magistrates and has no intersection with Fujian magistrates.

Perry suddenly asked this question, which made Liang Yao a little vigilant: "The destination of our long-distance operation is Japan, and there is no need to stop in Fujian."

Perry smiled and said: "I have been planning the expedition to the Far East and opening up the Far East market for many years. The largest market in the Far East is the Qing Dynasty, not Japan. To promote Japan's founding is nothing more than the next best thing, using Japan as a springboard to connect with the Great East." Qing trade."

As he said that, Perry stopped and looked at Liang Yao, continuing the topic just now: "I heard that the Formosa Mansion in Fujian (the word TW is easy to die suddenly, so it can't be written directly, as long as everyone knows it clearly. Mosa was a prefecture under the jurisdiction of Fujian before it was established in 1885) rich in coal resources, and wanted to send an exploration team to Formosa for survey.

I hope you can help me dredge the relationship between the local magistrates, send people to Formosa Island for investigation in the name of scientific investigation, investigate the geographical environment and mineral resources of Formosa, and submit a report on Formosa to the Congress. Sarah's report. "

Expedition to Japan, promoting the founding of Japan and opening up the Japanese market, has not always been the best plan for Perry's Far East strategy.

The most ideal Far East plan in Perry's mind is to occupy an island as the fulcrum of the United States in the Far East, just like the United Kingdom. This fulcrum can be used as a strategic fulcrum to expand the hegemony of the United States in the Far East. to maximize economic benefits.

The weakness of the Guangdong authorities made Perry's mind active, wondering whether the Fujian authorities are as weak as the Guangdong authorities?
From the perspective of the United States, Perry's idea is very forward-looking. However, with the current strength of the United States, Perry's idea can only be an idea, and there is no way to put it into practice.

Hong Kong Island and Formosa Island are not only very different in terms of size, population size and administrative division, but more importantly, Formosa Island has a lesson from Zheng's pattern.

Furthermore, if the United States wants to eat the island of Formosa, Daying will not sit idly by and watch the United States eat alone.

"President Fillmore did not authorize us to touch Formosa in this military operation. The Qing Dynasty and the United States have just signed a friendly immigration treaty, and the relationship between the two countries is harmonious. Neither your Excellency nor I can explain to the President or the Congress, let alone bear the consequences of destroying the friendship between the two countries."

Liang Yao said to Perry with his hands behind his back, and then turned and left.

Although Perry is an outstanding figure in the US Navy, Liang Yao and Perry are not the same.

Perry's goal is to make the United States a maritime hegemon like the British Empire, but in Liang Yao's heart, California's weight is much greater than that of the United States.

"Your Excellency, it seems that this colonel still doesn't want to attack his former mother country." Looking at Liang Yao's disappearing figure, Colonel Miller, the adjutant beside Perry, said.

"This army colonel is more complicated than I imagined."

Perry looked away from Liang Yao's back, and looked at the huge ships behind him. After a long long-distance ocean voyage, the black asphalt painted before departure to prevent the ships from being corroded by sea water has become a little mottled .

"Order the captains of the ships to check the status of the ships and repaint the asphalt on the ships. Our fleet must arrive in Japan in the best condition!"

The area of ​​the Xiangshan Ship Repair Yard is large enough, and the required food supplies and coal have been prepared in advance. In order to allow the soldiers on the expedition to Japan to have a better rest, the Ship Repair Yard has even built a simple barracks that can accommodate [-] people.

After setting up the officers and soldiers for the expedition, Liang Yao was about to take a break. Wu Shangrong and Pan Shicheng's sons Pan Gui and Pan Guorong, together with Fang Jianyuan, the county magistrate of Xiangshan County, came to visit Liang Yao.

"Liang Yao! You have no father and no king, you have forgotten your ancestors, and you are willing to be a foreigner's eagle dog, leading foreign soldiers to invade our Qing territory! You..."

After Liang Yao made his fortune, he became a household name not only in Xiangshan, but also in the whole of Guangdong, and even in neighboring Fujian. Fang Jianyuan, the parent official of Xiangshan, had naturally heard of Liang Yao's name and life story.

Fang Jianyuan, who was so angry that he saw Liang Yao, scolded his head and face. Although Fang Jianyuan spoke very hard, after seeing Liang Yao in military uniform and the heavily armed and glaring soldiers behind Liang Yao, Fang Jianyuan was still in his heart. Feeling weak, I couldn't help shaking my legs, and I almost couldn't stand still.

Liang Yao took off the big-brimmed hat on top of his head, patted it on the table, walked up to Fang Jianyuan, looked down at Fang Jianyuan, who was a head shorter than him, and looked a little wretched, with his left hand on the handle of the knife at his waist, and his right hand patted Fang Jianyuan's shoulders, stern eyes shot at Fang Jianyuan: "Fang county magistrate, straighten your chest, stand up straight and talk to me."

Fang Jianyuan was so scared by Liang Yao's actions that he almost staggered and fell to the ground. Fortunately, the master at the side had quick eyesight and quick hands, and supported Fang Jianyuan. Without him, we are still in the barracks.”

"Isn't this fellow a scholar of the Qing Dynasty before? Besides, if I don't scold him hard, how can I explain to Governor Ye and Governor Xu?" Fang Jianyuan said, clutching his beating heart.

"Come here! Show Fang Xianzun a seat!"

Although the conversation between Fang Jianyuan and the master was very quiet, Liang Yao still heard the conversation between the two, and Liang Yao couldn't help laughing at the conversation between the two.