1850 American Gold Baron

Chapter 277 Extremely hungry

Elvis took the lead and led the soldiers of the Arizona Infantry Regiment to land at the Outer Fortress and quickly formed a formation to approach the Outer Fortress.

Although the soldiers of the Arizona Infantry Regiment had just been recruited by Liang Yao, these soldiers were all battle-hardened veterans. They did not have any psychological discomfort when facing the tragic situation of the Saga Domain warriors on the outer fort, and calmly held their guns to the soldiers.

Push forward slowly.

What made Elvis feel strange was that the two hundred remaining soldiers on the outer fort actually launched a suicide charge against them.

"These ignorant Japanese monkeys are simply looking for death!"

Elvis frowned and gave the order.

"Fire freely on the spot, leaving no one behind!"

The leading sergeant carried the Saga Domain flag and rushed towards the Arizona Infantry Regiment, followed closely by a group of samurai warriors, like moths to a flame.

The soldiers of the Arizona Infantry Regiment raised their Dresser needle guns, pointed them at the crazy Japanese monkeys, and pulled the triggers.

How could the medieval soldiers armed with swords, guns and primitive firearms be the opponents of modern armies? The dense bullets ruthlessly harvested the lives of these Japanese samurai and smashed the flag of the Hizen Saga Domain to pieces.

Soon, the soldiers of the Arizona Infantry Regiment easily eliminated the remaining soldiers on the Outer Eye Fort and captured the Outer Eye Fort. Elvis cut off the Saga Domain flag on the Outer Eye Fort and replaced it with the Arizona Infantry Regiment.

flag and the Stars and Stripes of the United States.

The soldiers of the Arizona Infantry Regiment who captured the Outer Eye Battery let out a tsunami of cheers.

"The Arizona Infantry Regiment assumed the task of capturing the Outer Fortress, and it was left to our California Infantry Regiment to capture Nagasaki," Deng Yan said.

"Maybe the California Infantry Regiment won't have this chance." Liang Yao said, staring at the outer fort.

"No chance?" Deng Yan didn't understand what he meant.

"The Japanese have always been willing to take advantage of the tough and not the soft. Namasa Nabeshima is not a fool. With the lessons learned from the Sotemo Fortress, he will definitely not fight us again in bloody battles. After the Sotemo Fortress battle, he will be able to give an explanation to the Tokugawa Shogunate.

"Liang Yao said to everyone with his hands behind his back.

"It's getting late. Let's have a good rest. We will enter Nagasaki tomorrow."

At the same time, Nagasaki Castle was enveloped in a mood of panic, which spread rapidly with the fall of the External Eye Fort.

"Master, the Americans have completely captured the Sotemu Fort, and none of the samurai on the Sotemu Fort survived!" Oki Qiaoren desperately reported the news about the Sotemu Fort to Nabeshima Naomasa.

"How is it possible? In just one day, the outer fort has been lost?!"

Nagasaki minister Osawa Yasutetsu did not believe that the Sotemu Fort would be lost in just one day.

Nabeshima Naomasa also had a painful expression on his face, and then he took a deep breath and said to Oaki Qiao Ren.

"Send an envoy to Edo to inform the general of this news. Now you will follow me to the Orchid Hall and the Tang Hall."

"Yes! Master."

Early the next morning, as Liang Yao expected, Naomasa Nabeshima took the initiative to visit. Behind him were several Dutch and Chinese people who acted as translators and assisted in mediation.

Liang Yao and Perry met with Nabeshima Naomasa on the Roland.

"Japan and the United States have never had any enmity, so why should they be at war with each other?" Nabeshima Naomasa said.

It's not that Liang Yao doesn't know Japanese at all. He only knows a few words such as Yazhidie, Siguoyi, and Iku. It's obviously beyond his ability to have a serious communication with Nabeshima Naomasa in Japanese.

category of abilities.

The Dutchman brought by Nabeshima Naomasa was not very good at English at first, but was more proficient in French, so he translated Nabeshima Naomasa's words into French.

Fortunately, Liang Sen was proficient in English, Chinese and Japanese, so he acted as a translator.

"No grudge?" Liang Yao sneered, "When you abused the crew of the American whaling ship, ignored our note, and handed over the crew of the American whaling ship to the Dutch, did you ever think about this day?!

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"We can compensate." Nabeshima Naomasa gritted his teeth and said.

After being a feudal lord for so many years, Nabeshima Naomasa, who is proficient in Sinology, naturally understands that there is no reason to blame others. Abusing the crew is just an excuse for the other party.

But now that he is not strong enough, facing a strong enemy, Nabeshima Naomasa can only choose to give in, hoping to lose some money and end the matter.

Liang Yao went on an expedition and traveled thousands of miles to Japan, not just to demand compensation.

"Reparations are necessary, but reparations are not a long-term solution. Only treaties can maintain long-term peaceful and friendly relations between the United States and the noble domain."

With that said, Liang Yao asked Hu Jinchen to hand the treaty to Nabeshima Naomasa. This treaty tailor-made for Nagasaki was written in English and Japanese.

Nabeshima Naomasa took the treaty and read its contents.

First, the Hizen Domain compensated the American Army and Navy for military expenses of 500,000 taels each, totaling 1 million taels.

Second, the Nagasaki Outer Fortress was taken over by the United States.

Third, a concession was set aside in Nagasaki for the United States to establish the American Pavilion. The lease was for 100 years. The concession was equivalent to the territory of the United States. American laws were enforced within the concession, and the shogunate authorities and the Nagasaki authorities were not allowed to interfere.

Fourth, the United States enjoys the same trade rights in Nagasaki as the Qing Dynasty and the Netherlands.

Fifth, American businessmen can freely open factories in Nagasaki.

Sixth, American citizens enjoy extraterritoriality in the feudal territories of Nagasaki and Hizen, and Japanese law has no power to bind American citizens.

The contents of the treaty made Namasa Nabeshima feel his veins popping out.

Namasa Nabeshima had an in-depth understanding of the treaties signed between the Qing Dynasty and Western countries, and he knew clearly what would happen to Nagasaki and even Hizen once these treaties were signed.

Each of these six treaties exceeded his psychological expectations, and none of them was acceptable to him.

Even for the compensation that was barely acceptable, the amount of compensation greatly exceeded Nabeshima Naomasa's psychological expectations.

"These treaties are too harsh, I cannot accept them! Why are you pushing so hard!" Namasa Nabeshima refused to sign this harsh treaty.

Perry on the side saw this and whispered to Liang Yao: "The treaty can be modified appropriately to facilitate the signing of the treaty."

Perry decided to give it up as soon as possible. His goal was to sign a founding treaty with the Tokugawa shogunate in Edo, and he would accept any benefits he could get from Nagasaki.

Liang Yao's attitude was different from Perry's. He said to Nabeshima Naomasa very forcefully: "It's not up to you whether you accept it or not! When the American army takes over Nagasaki, this treaty won't be what I want to sign with you. You guys

Now you have no bargaining chips with me!"

The sea breeze blew Nabeshima's thin face, and his hair became a little messy under the sea breeze.

Nabeshima Naozheng stood there helplessly, and after being stunned for a while, he said to Liang Yao.

"It's a big trouble. I can't make the decision on Nagasaki's affairs alone. I need to go back and discuss it with Nagasaki before I can give you an answer."

"I am also an unreasonable person. I will give you six hours to discuss and consider it. It is now six o'clock in the morning. If I do not receive a clear reply from you at twelve o'clock, that is, noon, I will lead my troops to invade Nagasaki.

, I will discuss the treaty with you in Nagasaki." Liang Yao took out his pocket watch and looked at the time and said.

"Six hours?" Namasa Nabeshima said with a choked voice, "Nagasaki is already a piece of cake for you, why are you so impatient? Why are you so aggressive?!"

"I'm very hungry." After saying this, Liang Yao ignored Naomasa Nabeshima and turned to Hu Jinchen and said, "Jinchen, see you off."

(End of chapter)