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Chapter 563 War Threat (Second Update, Please Subscribe)
…now, in Washington.

In the conference room held by Secretary of State Clayston, Clayston glanced sideways at the silent Ambassador of Ming from time to time.

Dong Kun, the diplomat who once went to Europe and the United States with Zuo Zongtang, at this moment, his face was full of anger.

The anger is undisguised!
The trial in Los Angeles made Dong Kun feel very angry, no, it should be said that he was angry.

Just plain angry.If anger could kill, there would probably not be a single living person here now.

Before that, he had said that the laws of the United States were a joke, but he did not expect that the Americans would not even want their face.

"This trial!"

Creston fell silent and said.

"Although it is somewhat unsatisfactory, the thugs have been punished accordingly!"

Creston wore a forced smile on his face, designed to break the silence that tormented him.

As a lawyer, he certainly knows what this so-called trial is.

This is definitely an unfair trial.

The trial was a joke from the start.But this joke is likely to turn into a country-to-country war!
"Please believe that this is the result based on the existing evidence. It may be unsatisfactory, but this is already the best result!"

"As I said, American law is a joke!"

Lifting his head slightly, Dong Kun said while suppressing the anger in his heart.

"You have proved this to the world in a perfunctory way! Not only have you proved to the world that the laws of the United States are a joke, but you are also trying to use this joke to convince the Ming Empire to tell us. This is what you call This is what you call justice. You are insulting! Are you insulting the Ming Empire?"

Taking a deep breath and suppressing the anger in his heart, Dong Kun said.

"Now, according to the instructions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Ming Empire, it is necessary for me to inform you that the Ming Empire believes that the legal disposition of the "Los Angeles Massacre" completely violates the basic legal principles. Take whatever measures are available."

"What are the possible measures?"

Creston asked incredulously.

"Our fleet is sailing to Los Angeles, Mr. Secretary."

Dong Kun said coldly.

"Your actions are making you angry!"

After the initial shock, Creston spoke in a slightly agitated tone.

"Mr. Ambassador, the United States will not accept any threat of war, let alone any blackmail under the pretext of war!"

Realizing that he seemed a little agitated, Cresson added.

"There is no need for our two countries to clash over the "Los Angeles incident". This is definitely not the only option!"

"It is indeed not the only option, so we have been patient, Mr. Secretary of State, for so many years we have been enduring your arrogance, your prejudice, and the bills you introduced are full of discrimination against the Chinese. What is it? It is your unscrupulous discrimination!"

Staring at Creston, Dong Kun said briefly.

"You have to figure out one fact. This world is a world that pays attention to strength. You are not qualified to talk to the Ming Empire with a superior attitude!"

After saying this, Dong Kun stood up, and then he looked at Creston and said.

"I don't think we need to talk any more, you have already proved everything with your actions!"

"what?"

Creston stood up and said loudly.

"War, if a war breaks out, it will not be a good thing for the Ming Empire."

"If there is a war, it will be because of your arrogance and discrimination!"

After leaving this sentence, Dong Kun turned around and left.

When he walked out of the U.S. State Department, Dong Kun looked at the weather outside—it was snowing already, and there were only a handful of passers-by on the sidewalk, and they were all rushing, and snowflakes were falling from the sky one after another.

"These arrogant Anglo-Saxons will have to pay for their arrogance sooner or later!"

Dong Kun knew that his mission had been completed today, and he had no way to stop what might happen next.

"This snow... just in time!"

……

Zhu Xianhai was not surprised when he received the telegram from the embassy in the United States, and even took it for granted.

"This result is indeed very American!"

Throwing the document on the table, Zhu Xianhai said sarcastically.

"Even the White House can't interfere with the judges, and even the judges can't interfere with the jurors, whether it's a federal judge or a California state court, they can't influence the decision of the local jury. So, in any case, in the end it is this result."

This is the judicial system in the United States. How can this system convince the jury that even if it is a murder, the person can be exonerated. As for the judge, he is just a referee.

He took out a cigar from the cigar box, cut off one end with stainless steel cigar scissors, and after lighting it, Zhu Xianhai silently took two puffs.

"Indeed, very American."

Zhu Guozhong looked at His Majesty who was silent, and asked.

"Your Majesty, what shall we do next?"

"Of course it was the naval gun that spoke!"

Zhu Xianhai replied directly.

"The result has long been doomed. Since the Americans can have their insistence, then we also have our principles."

During the Tianjin religious incident last year, the coalition of seven countries including France, Britain, the United States, Russia, Prussia, Belgium, and Spain lodged a "protest" against Tiaoqing and mobilized warships to Dagukou to threaten it.How did Manchu handle it?
Sixteen people were killed, and sixteen heads were used as an answer. If Tiaoqing didn't cut off those sixteen heads, what would be the result?The result is obvious. It must be that the coalition forces bombarded Dagu, then landed, and rushed into Tianjin City to find Tingqing to discuss an explanation.

Now, it is Daming's turn to go to the United States to seek an explanation.

However, the United States is not a treaty after all, the leader of the people!
"Your Majesty, the bombardment of Los Angeles by the fleet will definitely cause great repercussions. After all, the United States is a member of civilized countries."

Zhu Guozhong reminded tactfully.He himself has studied in Europe, of course he is very aware of the double standards of Europeans.

"A civilized country?"

Zhu Xianhai laughed loudly.

"Guo Zhong, Europeans, are essentially the same as our Huaxia. In ancient China, there was a "Huayi Defense" to distinguish Huaxia from barbarians. There are roughly three criteria for its measurement: blood relationship, geographical relationship, clothing, Etiquette and other cultural standards. The Xias are polite, but the barbarians are not. In the final analysis, what is the core of this "defense against the Chinese and barbarians"? It is that the Chinese are people, and the barbarians are not people. It is the superiority of civilization over barbarism. This mentality It has been influencing China for two thousand years."

With a cigar between his fingers, Zhu Xianhai looked at Zhu Guozhong. As Elizabeth's younger brother, he was also extremely handsome, and he could definitely be called a handsome Latin guy.According to the "Fighting against the Barbarians", whether he, Elizabeth, or even Charlotte, they are all "barbarians" and "beasts".

You see that is the definition of barbarism in civilization!If you refuse to accept it, if you have the ability, you will overturn his rules.

Just like "My Song Dynasty" is not "brothers" with Liao, Jin, and Mongolia.Why did you go to form the so-called brotherhood?

Isn't it because the fist is not as hard as others, so they can't beat them.

The so-called rules of civilization are actually still talking with fists in essence, or strength is everything.

"However, as a celestial dynasty, China's past dynasties up to the Ming Dynasty did not take pride in its own cultural advantages", just like the 17th century Spanish missionary Zeng Dezhao recorded: "Chinese people readily praise any virtues of neighboring countries, It’s better, but people in other countries don’t like anything other than their own country. Chinese people see European products, even if they are not exquisite, they still give out admiration... This kind of humility is really admirable, especially On a people whose talent is above others, it is a humiliation to those who have blind eyes and willfully devalue what they see."

When he said these words, Zhu Xianhai's mood was a bit complicated. The reason why it was complicated was because of how an open and studious nation turned into a conservative nation that didn't know how to make progress.

Because of this, it is natural to think of those Manchus who ruled China with barbarians, but kept saying "how about my celestial dynasty". Even until now, they are still self-styled and seem conservative on the surface. The enslavement of China by one clan and one surname!
So-called conservatism and rejection of progress.In essence, it is just to maintain the rule.It's just changed to a relatively nice name.

"And what about the Europeans? Since the Age of Discovery, especially since the Industrial Revolution, they have come up with a so-called "civilized world". What is a "civilized world"? Guozhong, tell me?"

Zhu Guozhong smiled coldly, and then asked and answered himself.

"It's very simple, the world of white people who believe in Jesus Christ! This is the civilized world, and the rest are barbaric countries!"

(End of this chapter)