I'm the Dauphin in France

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These conditions ensure that the interests of the plantation owners in Saint-Domingue will not be greatly harmed.

As for the wages to be paid to the blacks, this part can be temporarily compensated by the government of Saint Domingo through tax cuts. When the Caribbean becomes chaotic, the price of sugar cane will inevitably soar, and the sugar cane plantations in Saint Domingo will even earn more than before, and no one will care about that little bit of wages.

Of course, the British would not sit idly by and watch France make a fortune from the sugar from Saint-Domingue. They would certainly try to cut off the shipping route to Port-au-Prince in accordance with the principle of "if I don't do well, no one else will."

Joseph had anticipated this situation, so he had already prepared another "big killer weapon".

That night, Brissot returned to the villa of the Marquis de La Balletry, his residence in Port-au-Prince, and had a detailed discussion with the Intelligence Bureau officials who came with him about the British intervention in Saint-Domingo and revised the Prince's plan.

The next morning, Brissot told Auger about the arrangements for the abolitionist organization's troops, and the latter agreed without much hesitation.

After Brissot left, Auger immediately rushed to the basement and convened a meeting of representatives of the abolitionist organization.

Under the excited gaze of more than a dozen representatives, Auger repeated the French government's decision to agree to abolish slavery, and was interrupted several times by excited cheers.

He then relayed the French government's request and concluded:

"And our troops will be retained and will perform some duties - to assist the government in dealing with the Booker riots."

Being able to solve the problem within the framework of the existing order is undoubtedly the best solution. At this time, the Booker movement, which continued to massacre white people and tried to destroy the framework, became the enemy of the abolitionist organization.

Auger looked at a mixed-race officer and said, "Major Jonas, we will cooperate with the Governor's army to drive the Booker rebels to the north of Tortuga. There will be some ships waiting there to pick up these thugs.

"The Marquis de La Baietri will send someone to give you the specific battle plan. I need you to gather the army as soon as possible and take action immediately after the abolition bill is passed."

"Yes, Monsieur Auger."

three days later.

The Assembly of Saint-Domingue voted on an abolition bill submitted by Augé.

The Governor had previously received instructions from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, instructing the slaveholding members of parliament not to object.

At 10: in the morning, the abolition bill was passed with a large vote.

The whole of Saint-Domingo was shaken!
The shackles of the black slaves were removed and they excitedly rushed into the streets, shouting and crying bitterly.

Major Rochemore of the abolitionist organization led troops to maintain order in the streets, while the governor's men were responsible for appeasing the plantation owners.

The whole day passed without any violence.

At noon the next day, Marquis de La Baietri led the Governor's army to attack the Buc rebels from the east side of Tortuga.

At the same time, 1200 soldiers under Major Jonas, armed with British Brown Bess flintlock rifles, appeared on the south side of Tortuga.

Tortuga is located in the northwest corner of Santo Domingo. It has a peninsula-shaped terrain and faces the Caribbean Sea on the north and west sides, so the two armies completely blocked the way of Booker's rebels.

Just three days later, the slave rebels, lacking weapons and ammunition, were compressed into a small port on the north side of Tortuga.

On a rock in the harbor, Booker held up a telescope with a cracked lens and saw that the Governor's army in white uniforms had completed its assembly several miles away.

Due to the lack of reconnaissance means, the exact strength of the enemy is unknown, but he estimated that there are at least 1500 people.

He also knew that thousands of soldiers commanded by mixed-race people would soon arrive here in the south.

The more than 800 rebellious black soldiers under his command had only 300 guns and were no match for those people.

He looked at the setting sun, cursed all the white people in a low voice, turned back to the camp, and prepared to enjoy the last day of his life. At this moment, his guards appeared in front of him with a shriveled black old man.

Booker's eyes were immediately filled with murderous intent. He drew his sword from his waist and pressed it against the old man's chest, saying viciously:

"Trok, you bastard who sold your soul to the white devil! Thank my ancestors for letting me catch you. I will peel off your skin and sacrifice it to the spirits of nature!"

Trok looked at him calmly and said, "Booker, I'm here to save you."

"Ha, with your old bones?" Buck laughed, "Can you get me 500 flintlock rifles? If not, shut up!"

"I know where the boat is."

The surroundings suddenly became quiet. All the black soldiers stared at the old man.

"There is a British gentleman who sympathizes with your situation and is ready to take you away on his merchant ship," said the old man.

into the night.

Torches were still burning in Booker's camp, but all the black rebels followed Trok westward along the coast.

After walking for about three or four hours, Booker saw a huge merchant ship anchored on the sea in the distance under the moonlight!

The ship quickly lowered several small boats and made more than ten trips back and forth, finally taking Booker and his soldiers on board.

A middle-aged mixed-race man walked out of the cabin and opened his arms to Booker:

"My hero, you shouldn't have died in Saint-Domingue!"

Booker didn't understand English, so a soldier nearby ran over to help him translate.

Booker smiled when he heard this, turned around and hugged the "British businessman" tightly, and said in a deep voice:
"Thank you for your help. May our ancestors bless you."

The latter smiled and said, "I am doing business for the Duke of Leeds. There are many weapons on this ship. I can give them all to you."

"Really? Thank you so much!"

The "British businessman" pointed to the north again: "There are too many enemies in Saint Domingo now, so I suggest you choose a new place to settle down."

Booker had read some books before, and hesitantly asked, "You mean, the Bahamas?"

"No, no, that place is not bigger than Saint Domingo, and it is not big enough for you to accomplish your great cause." The "British businessman" shook his head, "Further north, in the United States. There are a lot of cotton plantations there, and millions of black people are enslaved. As long as you rescue them, you will soon have tens of thousands of soldiers!"

Booker thought for a moment, patted his shoulder and nodded vigorously: "You are right, that is where I should go."

Just then, one of his officers came out of the cabin and whispered something in his ear.

Booker's eyes suddenly lit up: "There are thousands of flintlock rifles?"

He immediately looked back at the "British businessman" and grinned, "Are those for me?"

He was prepared. If the other party said "no", he would kill him and his crew members after arriving in the United States, and then use those guns to arm black people in the United States.

However, the "British businessman" also grinned and said: "If you like, take them all. The matching ammunition is right next to it.

"I just have one request, that is, when you achieve great success, please do not forget the support given to you by the Duke of Leeds."

(End of this chapter)