1850 American Gold Baron

"These bastards, after becoming gangsters, they forgot how to fight in a war, and they didn't put sentries on guard!"

Sartre, who hadn't had the pleasure of shooting for a long time, looked at the escaping gangsters and said with disdain.

He was also worried that this would be a tough battle, but he didn't expect that the gangsters were scared away with two shots.

"Sorry, in order to confuse these damn gangsters, I took a detour and came a little late."

Sartre walked into Liang Yao's house with everyone watching.

"No, my friend, you did the right thing, and you came in time. I really don't know how to thank you."

Liang Yao, who had survived the disaster, was relieved and stepped forward to tightly squeeze Sartre's thick, calloused hands to express his gratitude.

"No need to thank you, this is also my territory, and I am also defending my territory." Sartre looked into Liang Yao's eyes, "Before we set off, I was worried that you wouldn't last until this time, but now it seems that I am worrying too much.

, you are outstanding!”

When Flagg arrived, the residents of Sacramento were tearfully cleaning up their homes among the charred ruins, speaking the most vicious words and cursing the gangsters who destroyed their homes.

Liang Yao also suffered heavy losses in this disaster, and nearly half of his property was burned in the turmoil.

However, this does not damage Liang Yao's foundation. His land deeds are all there, and that is his foundation. Besides, he still has more than 2,800 ounces of gold as cash flow.

Having these things is enough for him to make a comeback and start over in Sacramento.

The rebuilding work is as difficult as the difficult time when we first arrived in Sacramento.

However, this disaster also sounded a wake-up call for Liang Yao. He could no longer keep a low profile and bide his time. He overestimated Brannan's villainous heart. Brannan was far less generous and generous than he thought.

Since Brannan chooses to go to war, he will accompany him to the end! Let’s see who can have the last laugh in California!

You are unkind, don’t blame me for being unjust!

Major Tim from California also rushed to Sacramento with two infantry companies and Flagg.

It is said that there are two infantry companies, but in fact there are only more than 80 people, which is less than the number of one infantry company. Normally, the standard establishment of an infantry company in the United States during this period is about one hundred people, but considering that desertion is very common in California

, which is also reasonable.

"Hello, Major Tim."

After Flege's introduction, Liang Yao and Tim shook hands warmly.

The rank of major is not low in the United States in this era. It is a relatively high-level officer. Before the Civil War, the United States maintained a regular armed force of about 16,000 people in peacetime, which was a dozen regiment-sized military units.

The biggest task of these few armed forces in the United States is not to deal with war conflicts with neighboring countries, but to deal with Indians in the west, protect immigrants in western settlements, and expand territory in the western region to build military fortresses.

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Once a war breaks out, the United States adopts the method of recruiting a large number of civilian militiamen and volunteers to participate in the war to solve the problem of insufficient troops. This was the case in the previous Mexican-American War, and it was also the case in the early days of the Civil War until Congress passed the Conscription Act in 1863.

Finally, the federal government reluctantly solved the problem of troop supply.

As for officers, the highest-ranking officers were only brigadiers of the army and navy. The first major generals and lieutenant generals in the United States did not appear until the Civil War.

In addition, Liang Yao was astonished by the arbitrary degree of appointment of military officers in the United States during this period.

Except for the appointment of the colonel, that is, the head of the infantry regiment, which is relatively strict and requires appointment from the Ministry of War, the appointments of the remaining officers are quite arbitrary. Those majors, lieutenant colonels, and colonels are basically friends, neighbors, and relatives of the colonel. Compared with regular officers, they are more

Like a colonel's staff, giving advice to the colonel.

As for the soldiers, most of them are from the same city or village. Even the military doctors who accompany the army are their local doctors.

From this point of view, it is not surprising that the Canadian army was able to invade Washington and burn the White House in 1812.

Through the conversation with Tim, Liang Yao learned that the colonel of Tim's infantry regiment was the mayor of his hometown and the most famous and wealthy person in the local area.

Knowing this, Liang Yao, who had just been outed by the gangsters, had a bold idea: How about becoming a colonel himself?

This naive idea was quickly rejected by himself. He had oversimplified the matter. In addition to being powerful local gangsters, those colonels also had extensive connections in the political circles and Congress.

A community of interests within a circle. It is difficult for outsiders to enter their circle without channels.

And what else does he have besides a little money? Political resources? They don't exist. Not to mention federal senators and representatives, he doesn't even know a single state legislator.

"These deserters used to be my subordinates. It was our dereliction of duty that caused today's situation. I apologize to you."

Tim withdrew his gaze from the eleven corpses on the ground wearing shabby blue military uniforms, and apologized to Liang Yao and the representatives of the gold mining company.

"I want your guarantee that we will definitely eliminate these deserters, but I have a small request, which is also Colonel Griffin's request. If people from the War Department come to investigate this matter, can you see what Griffin can do?"

Could you please put in a good word for us, the Colonel?"

Such major security incidents occurred one after another in California, and the perpetrators were deserters. This was no longer something they, the garrison, could use to excuse themselves with ridiculous excuses such as being busy fighting "unfriendly" Indian tribes.

"You don't need to apologize to us, Major. No one would have thought that these thugs were so bold. You came in time and helped us eliminate eleven thugs, didn't you?"

Liang Yao knew clearly that whether it was Major Tim or Colonel Griffin, what they were afraid of was not the people, but the Ministry of War, which had the power to appoint and dismiss them. He was not stupid enough to reason with these serious soldiers.

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A large number of these American officers are willing to come to the remote and wild west to guard the frontier not because of their loyalty and love for the United States of America, but because they want to get copies of Indians and accumulate qualifications and military merit for themselves.

It is difficult for soldiers to accumulate military merits and be promoted in peacetime. Liang Yao might as well just do a favor and give Griffin and Tim a military merit, and give them to their friends. He is now an immigrant businessman, and these things are of no importance to him.

What a value.

"You are such a generous man."

Tim was very happy when he heard this. Finally, his trip was not in vain and he could go back to work with Griffin smoothly.

"Send my regards to Colonel Griffin, Major."

"I will. I think Colonel Griffin will be very happy."

After sending Tim away, Flagg returned the 700 ounces of gold given to him by Liang Yao.

"I'm sorry, I didn't do what I promised you. The gold should be returned to you." Flege felt very guilty. It was his principle to take people's money and do things for them. Since the matter was not done well, the gold should be returned.

"There are still 300 ounces of gold that have been spent. I will find a way to collect it and return it."

"Chief Flag, sit down. We are not superiors and subordinates. There is no need for you to stand and talk to me. I think this matter is not as simple as your men being greedy for life and fear of death."

Liang Yao sat down and pressed the tobacco leaves in his pipe.

"Of course, I know my men very well. They are all my friends and fellow countrymen." Ffleger sat down and said, "As you might expect, this matter is not simple. My men accepted Bran

I learned in advance that the gangsters were going to loot Sacramento, but you can rest assured that I have put them under house arrest, and I will bring them to court to face trial, and they will also get the punishment they deserve."

Liang Yao's face was expressionless and he didn't say much. To him, it didn't matter how Flagger would deal with these mounted policemen.

He took out a piece of paper from the table, thought for a moment, waved the pen and wrote on the paper: Who stole our gold, and who is destroying our home? This line.

"I will send more reliable people to Sacramento so that this kind of thing will not happen again, and I will ensure the safety of all your properties in San Francisco."

Seeing that Liang Yao was silent, Flege grabbed the armrest of the chair and continued.

"I understand, Chief Flagg. If you have any trouble, please come back if you have nothing else to do."

Liang Yao, who was writing furiously, said calmly.