Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 1127 The End of the Democratic Era

On April 4, the No.12 Division of the Sixth Army of the Longwei Army conquered Chicago, an important city in the United States, and then connected with Cincinnati, Mansfield and Cleveland.The United States, facing a great enemy, improvised an army of 13 and deployed a tight defense around New York. Knowing that it was impossible, it still took chances and tried to fight the Chinese to the death.

On April 1921, 4, the imperial emperor Guan Xuqing once again issued a letter of persuasion to the United States: "After China's first very good faith persuasion by President Johnson, Congress and all the people of the United States, it is a pity that the United States has rejected our surrender. demanded, but chose war. The empire and the army have never been afraid of war, nor are they afraid of any challenge. When the Americans choose war, we can only honor it with war. In the decisive battles, the Dragon Army has shown With the help of its powerful force, more than 29 million American soldiers became prisoners except for those who died in battle. They were treated well in the prisoner-of-war camps. But whether these people can be released and go home depends entirely on the attitude of the United States. Now, Guangxu, the emperor of the Chinese Empire and the supreme leader of land, sea and air, once again, is the last time to advise the United States to immediately lay down its arms and surrender unconditionally. I will guarantee the safety of the property and life of the Americans. The effective time of this persuasion is May 100 Before the 1921th. After that, we will not make any promises. Everything in the American people will no longer be protected by us. Time is running out, where to go, whether to fight or surrender, it is time to make the final decision .Survive or perish, there are only two paths before you.”

In any case, Guan Xuqing's letter persuading him to surrender still caused a stir in New York.Those big capitalists and big chaebols have tried every means to get in touch with the Chinese, expressed their goodwill towards China, and are willing to actively cooperate with them to maintain the financial order in the United States after the Chinese army enters New York.And more American civilians took to the streets in large numbers, demanding an immediate truce and striving to rescue their relatives scattered all over the country as soon as possible.

On May 1921, 5, the largest riot in the history of the United States broke out. 1 Americans staged large-scale protests in front of the Congress and the Presidential Palace, and clashed with the military and police who arrived later.The conflict quickly turned into a riot. The rioters attacked the police with stones, sticks, and Molotov cocktails, while the police tried to disperse the crowd with rubber batons and high-pressure water hoses.At the peak of the riot, gunshots rang out from the rioting crowd, killing a policeman on the spot.Police forces immediately called for military support.Half an hour later, a large number of American soldiers with live ammunition came to the scene of the riot.The gunshots from the rioting crowd continued, and after getting the permission of the president and Congress, American soldiers began to shoot the rioting crowd with heavy machine guns.The riot lasted for two full days before it gradually calmed down. In the brutal suppression in the United States, 27 civilians were killed and thousands were injured. This is the biggest tragedy since the founding of the United States.

The United States issued an order to the press, strictly ordering any newspaper to publish the history of the tragedy and the specific death toll in the riot, but how could they shut the mouths of the survivors of the riot?After this riot, the United States has completely lost the support of the Americans. Although organized riots have not occurred for the time being, no one knows when the anger of the Americans will break out again. The "5.1 Massacre in New York" means the end of the so-called "democratic" era in the United States, and the whole of New York, and even the whole of the United States, has fallen into a white terror.

Is it war?is down?This has not been able to form a unified understanding in the United States.Some members of Congress believe that the war is over and it is time to surrender, but the vast majority of members of Congress are opposed to this.The reason why they oppose it is not for the so-called "dignity" and "pride" of the United States, but entirely from their own considerations.China has long released rumors that the United States is a "democratic, lacking in freedom, and fearful country", and China "has a responsibility and an obligation to help the United States build a democratic and free country."

Not counting these, China also said that there are many policy makers in the United States, many members of Congress, they are completely unable to consider for the United States, completely ignore the necessity of peace, these people must be punished most severely, and China People are obviously not joking, Zai Xun, Minister of Suzheng Department of the Empire, has arrived in the United States with a powerful team of judges.This means that a large part of the congressional resolutions will lose their privileges and be judged by China, which is absolutely intolerable to these congressmen.

"Gentlemen, gentlemen!" A congressman said impassionedly in the U.S. Congress: "This is a provocation, a naked provocation to the democratic United States! What qualifications do the Chinese have to judge us? Do they just think that they have achieved victory on the battlefield? A few insignificant victories? We will never accept capitulation, and never accept such an obviously shameful proposal, not for our own benefit, but for the dignity of all America. Since Mr. Washington led America to greatness Since the victory of the Revolutionary War, the United States has never suffered such an insult. In order to maintain the dignity of the United States, I ask Congress to approve the request to continue to fight to the end!"

"Mr. MacCulkinson, why do you think we can continue to fight?" Another congressman stood up and refuted McCulkinson's point of view bluntly: "Nearly 400 million American troops are in China and Mexico. Under the double attack of China, we lost almost all of our losses. May I ask why we continue to fight the Chinese? Can we bring victory just by relying on the enthusiasm of McCulkinson or everyone here? At least I don’t think it is possible to become a reality .I don’t know if you still remember the tragedy that happened in Cairo. They rejected the proposal of the British to surrender. What was the result? I don’t think I need to repeat it in detail, everyone should be very clear Do you remember?"

These two different opinions caused a murmur in Congress, and the MPs acknowledged that both arguments had a basis, but in their own interests: they seemed to prefer Senator MacCulkinson's opinion.

"Mr. Minister, do you think it is possible for us to win the defense of New York?" the speaker asked after quieting the hall.

Secretary of the Army Vance stood up, cleared his throat and said: "Around New York, we have deployed 50 regular troops and a large number of militia troops. We are confident that we will win this defense battle. But we have to face For a serious fact, we lack aircraft, artillery, and heavy weapons, which are huge advantages that the Chinese have, and most seriously, we cannot get reinforcements from even one country. The United States, is completely in the Fighting alone. Another point I want to draw everyone's attention is that the anti-war sentiment in the country is very serious now, and the people's enthusiasm for joining the army has completely lost. However, I can assure you that as long as the laws of war are passed in the country, American soldiers will fight to the end Until the last person. When necessary, I will personally rush to the battlefield with a rifle in my hand!"

The last words of the Minister of the Army won applause from the audience. At this time, the military's attitude towards war is very important. The Secretary of the Army has obviously brought confidence to the congressmen. question mark.

The anti-war congressman saw that everyone's attitude was gradually shifting to the opinions of Congressman McCulkinson, and he couldn't help being a little anxious. He stood up again and said loudly: "I oppose, I firmly oppose! Innocent Americans can no longer be ruined." Lives! Gentlemen, please wake up, this is war, not a game!"

The speaker asked the excited congressman to pay attention to his emotions, and then told him to sit down.Said: "Before deciding whether to continue the war, allow me to read a letter from President Johnson to you."

He took out a letter from his pocket, put a pair of monocular glasses on the bridge of his nose and said: "Dear Members, when you received this letter, I have already found the old-fashioned Shotgun, prepare to fight to the end for the honor of the United States. Even if the Congress rejects the war resolution, I will fight with Chinese soldiers alone! 200 years ago, under the leadership of the great President Washington, the United States achieved great independence The war was won, we achieved our glory, and to this day I remember President Washington's inaugural address: Once again I was called to the office of the people. When the time comes, I will do my best to show that The great honor and the lofty feeling of the confidence placed in me by the people of the United States. The Constitution requires the President to take the oath of office before carrying out his official duties.

Now I swear before you that, during my administration, any attempt or willful violation of the law shall, in addition to the constitutional penalty, be severely condemned by all witnesses at this solemn ceremony.as president of the united states i cannot forget what this oath says, 'when the time comes, i will do my best to express the noble feeling in my heart of this honor and the confidence that the american people have placed in me .Now the time has come, the Chinese army is just outside the city, they are about to attack our capital and ravage our people, what are we waiting for?Do we have to wait until we really face this day before we regret it?Now I ask you, let us take up arms, resist China's aggression, fight against those brutal Chinese troops, fight for American freedom and faith, and fight for American glory and pride!Let's start a new battle together!Long live the United States of America!Long live the American people!Long live the American military! "

The speaker was emotionally reading the so-called president's personal letter, but God knows whether this letter was written by Johnson?Or just another sinister joke by politicians with ulterior motives?

(End of this chapter)