America 1881: They Call Me Legend

As the police went on strike, Nelson and his army temporarily assumed police duties.

But the procedures for arresting people are more cumbersome.

The current state of San Francisco does not meet the requirements of wartime martial law.

They first had to apply to the court for an arrest warrant to arrest Hawley and others on charges of incitement or other charges.

The governor was very upset.

These things should have been done by the city of San Francisco itself, but now the state government has to come forward in person.

But no matter what, as long as it can re-stabilize California.

However, just as the governor was gnashing his teeth and preparing to get back on the scene, what he was waiting for was not an arrest warrant, but the news that the state House of Representatives would impeach him.

San Francisco Palace Hotel

It originally belonged to William Chapman Ralston, a San Francisco bank entrepreneur, but after his death, it became the stronghold of the Republican Party in California.

"What does it mean?!"

The governor looked at his hearing notification letter in disbelief and growled in disbelief.

Around the table in front of him sat a group of bigwigs from the California Republican Party.

There are state legislators and well-known wealthy businessmen in California.

They all looked at the furious governor coldly.

"Stoneman, why don't you resign yourself," said a gray-haired old man sitting directly opposite the governor.

His name is Darius Baker, and he is the current leader of the California Republican Party and the speaker of the California House of Representatives.

"Why are you impeaching me?" Governor Stoneman raised his head, his beard trembling with anger.

"You have to be clear, it's not us who want to impeach you, but the Democratic Party who wants to impeach you!" Baker said slowly.

It's okay to use these words to deceive novices. Although the governor is not very experienced, he has been in politics for several years, so he can still hear what these words mean.

The Republican Party currently occupies a dominant seat in the state legislature, and actually controls the House of Representatives and the Senate. If the party really supports him, there will be no impeachment at all.

The governor stared at Baker, his eyes burning.

"Stoneman, you went too far this time." Baker tapped the table with his fingertips, "How did you come up with the idea of ​​suppressing the strike through violence?"

"This method is too extreme and has aroused public outrage." The old man shook his head, "Besides, you never discussed it with us."

"The key is that such a stupid plan is known to everyone." Another state senator next to Baker took up the conversation.

"Do you know what you are facing?" The governor put his hands on the table and looked around. "This strike is different from the usual ones. The white workers and Chinese workers are united, and the workers and farmers are united. Sanctioning them will have disastrous consequences."

"But the fact is that the intensification of the conflict was caused by you." Baker's tone suddenly became severe, "Stoneman! What you did in the army is politically unworkable!"

"Politics is the art of compromise, not fighting!" said the old man.

"So you sold me out?" The governor wished he had a repeating rifle in his hand and stunned the old guys in the house.

No one present answered his question.

There is no need, or rather, there is no way to answer.

Because it all stems from a transaction.

After the demonstrations took place, the businessmen who were beaten up naturally couldn't swallow this breath.

Except for some who sold the factory and said they would stop playing, others who sought lawyers sought lawyers, and those who put pressure on the government put pressure on the government.

They want an explanation.

At this moment, Holly suddenly stood up by himself.

He said that he is willing to take responsibility for the violence, and he is willing to go to court or even go to jail, provided that:
First, the culprit must be severely punished!The Governor must step down and people like him and Brannan must stand trial!
Second, the demands of the workers, police, and farmers during the strike must be guaranteed by state government legislation!Otherwise, even if he is caught, the strike will continue!
The Democrats in opposition sensed an opportunity.

On the one hand, it can bring a huge blow to the Republican Party, and on the other hand, it can gain the support of the two major groups of workers and farmers.

This gives them hope of turning around in the next midterm elections.

They began to use all their energy to pressure the Republican Party to accept this proposal.

After discussions within the Republican Party, it is considered feasible.

None of them are willing to take the blame for the governor. Stoneman was originally a helpless choice introduced by the party, and his so-called plan did not discuss with anyone in the party.

Now that the public opinion is turbulent, it is better to abandon the car to protect the handsome, and draw a distance from him in time.

As for the conditions proposed by the strike.

That stupid Chinese boss became a traitor and was the first to give in.

The most important thing is that after the acquisition of the California explosives factory, no matter whether these businessmen are convinced or not, the Chinese boss is now the largest business owner in California.

With him setting this damned precedent, it will be a matter of time before the legislation is made. It's better to make a discount in your own hands, and at least you can win some votes.

The road always has to be taken step by step, and the meal has to be eaten bite by bite.

As for whether the factory owners are willing to implement it, that is their business.

Republicans and Democrats have privately struck a deal.

But the workers and peasants of the Knights of Labor and the National Farmers Union did not agree.

On the day Hawley appeared in court, countless workers, farmers, reporters and citizens appeared at the gate of the court.

The entire street was cordoned off.

Holly got out of the carriage.

He was wearing a gray workman's robe and had a beard on his face, which made his original young and handsome face look much more mature.

The mayor's daughter followed closely behind him.

Despite the dissuasion of her father and family, she insisted on appearing in court with Hawley.

"I am also one of the leaders of the parade! If you want to judge, please judge with me!" she said.

After seeing Holly appearing, the crowd erupted instantly:
"Hawley is not guilty! The workers are not guilty!"

"We're just fighting for our own rights! Why don't we try those bosses who eat people and don't spit out their bones!"

"We can still fight! We haven't lost yet! We will never surrender!"

People shouted, and various voices of support came and went.

They waved their fists and signs, expressing their protest and support for Hawley.

The soldiers maintaining order at the scene looked nervous, for fear that things would get out of control again and turn into a violent incident like a few days ago.

At that time, they will have to shoot.

Oliver Dunleavy, the head of the National Farmers Union of California, who was traveling with him, glanced at the excited crowd around him, and then turned to Hawley.

He said with a wry smile:

"You don't have to be like this. One person can fight against everything. We can continue to strike and fight. I don't believe we can't win."

Dunleavy understood.

If Hawley stepped into the door of the court, he would face a possible life sentence.

The government and those businessmen will not let him go.

"No, that would hurt both sides. In the United States, there is no such foundation for the time being." Holly smiled on his face, "It's okay, and I'm not alone."

He looked at the mayor's daughter next to him.

The two smiled at each other.

Hawley turned and waved to the crowd for silence:
"Everyone! I have no regrets in being able to fight for my own rights with everyone."

"I am very grateful to everyone for coming today, and I hope that everyone can continue to maintain the independence and integrity of the trade union. I hope that everyone can unite and don't let the results achieved go to waste!"

"'All men are created equal' is the foundation of our country! It is written in the Declaration of Independence! No one has the right to ride on your head and dominate!"

"Everyone in this country should have their own independent personality."

"Everyone, please rest assured, no matter what the verdict is, no matter where I am in the future, as long as the injustice is still there, I will continue to fight!"

After speaking, Hawley waved to the crowd and walked into the courtroom with the mayor's daughter.

The crowd outside the court exploded again, and there were endless voices of support for Hawley.

At this moment, four or five carriages suddenly passed through the crowd and stopped at the gate of the court.

A group of people in suits and purses stepped out of the carriage.

The first of them wore a gold-rimmed pince-nez with a serious face and piercing eyes.

Among the reporters present, someone recognized him and couldn't help exclaiming his name:

"Clarence Seward Dano! It's Clarence Seward Dano!"

Only then did everyone wake up.

The one in front of him was the most powerful defense lawyer in the United States at that time.

His name has appeared countless times in newspapers.

He is famous for his eloquence, and it is even more rumored that he has almost never lost his defense.

People from the carriages behind also got off one after another.

One by one, thunderous names were also mentioned:

"Oliver Holmes Jr., Rums Field."

These people, no matter where they are placed, are independent and well-known barristers.

But now they actually appeared in California at the same time!

This can be called a luxurious fantasy lineup. Could it be Hawley's defense lawyer team?
When the reporters rushed forward to make inquiries, the aloof lawyer Dan Nuo just nodded his head in confirmation, and walked into the courtroom with several other barristers.

The crowd went mad again.

And on the third floor of a building not far from the court.

Chen Jianqiu was standing by the window with his arms folded, looking towards the gate of the court.

"Boss, will it cost a lot of money to hire these people?" Li Sifu beside him asked in a low voice.

Chen Jianqiu chuckled.

Money, you don’t spend what you earn. In the United States, lawyers are sometimes more powerful than guns.

He looked in the direction of the court, narrowed his eyes, and didn't know whether to tell Li Sifu or himself:
"Those who hold wages for everyone should not freeze to death in the wind and snow. Those who open the way for freedom should not make them suffer from thorns."

The Republican Party sold Stoneman, but they themselves will not sell Hawley.