Wild North America 1846

Good times are always short-lived. After breaking up with Miss Sally, Lieutenant Fan Pengju stopped a public carriage and rode towards his station.

This is a rail-based public carriage pulled by two horses. It first appeared on the streets of London in 1807. It is now the main public transportation in big cities such as Chang'an, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Taoyuan City.

In these large cities, private horses are not allowed to enter due to urban sanitation and safety reasons.

When out-of-town cowboys go to the city to do business, they must store their horses in stables on the outskirts of the city, pay a certain fee for them to be cared for and fed by a dedicated person, and then take a public carriage into the city to do their business.

There is a big sign on the front of the public carriage to show where you are going, and there are also very vivid pictures, such as the spire of St. John's Cathedral and the Peking Opera masks of Lesheng Theater, which look clear at a glance.

Lieutenant Fan Pengju got off the bus at a place called Erliying on the west side of Danfengmen Street in Longshouyuan District. It is only six or seven hundred meters away from the majestic Danfengmen. It is located on one side of Danfengmen Square.

A prosperous place.

He walked into a large courtyard with guards standing guard. This was a camp for the Royal Guards. All the people who came and went were soldiers in military uniforms. Single officers had dormitories here, in two-story buildings with six rows in front and back.

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When passing by the playground, the recruits who had just joined the company were training. The shouts of killing were deafening and they were very energetic.

These new recruits can only be assigned to various units after four months of intensive military training. They have already mastered the formation and hand-to-hand assassination techniques.

Lieutenant Fan Pengju's dormitory is on the first floor. It is a single room divided into two. The outer room is equipped with a desk and a pair of chairs. It is a place for receiving visitors and usually studying. The inner room is a bed, a bedside table and a large wooden wardrobe.

Several sets of military uniforms were ironed without a single wrinkle and hung neatly in the closet. The quilts on the bed were neatly folded, making them look clean and tidy.

As soon as Fan Pengju opened the door, he was stopped by an enthusiastic voice: "Brother Pengju, you are back. Several brothers from the third battalion are going to go out for a drink. I heard that the Chaozhou Wild Vegetable Restaurant in Tongluo Lane has a new restaurant.

A Galapagos giant tortoise, this is a rare delicacy, Captain Hu Hanbiao has already made a reservation, so you are in luck."

The person who spoke was Lieutenant Liu Shunli, commander of the fifth company and a good friend from the singles dormitory next door. He walked over with a smile on his face that would make you happy.

Fan Pengju was also quite surprised and responded with a smile: "Then I'm in for a treat. I heard that the government is now enacting legislation to strictly prohibit the hunting and killing of Galapagos tortoises. We Chinese have eaten too much these years. This kind of fun stuff

I can barely see it anymore."

"So while the regulations still allow it, hurry up and try the turtle steak and delicious turtle liver. If you miss the time, you won't be able to eat it."

"Hahaha... Come in and tell me, I happen to have two bottles of very strong gin here, let's destroy them together tonight."

"Miss Sally gave it to you, right? The products from the Earl's Mansion are all exquisite, so you must try them."

Lieutenant Liu Shunli smiled and walked into the dormitory with Fan Pengju. The two were comrades in the same company and were very familiar with each other. He picked up a boiling water bottle to make tea.

During the California Gold Rush

There is a strange wild animal that is put on the table, which are various large turtles, the most famous of which is the Galapagos giant tortoise, which is famous for its extremely delicious food.

Even in Chang'an City, Galapagos tortoise is a rare delicacy. A Scottish captain once said: "Turtle liver tastes great, much better than any kind of meat I have ever eaten.

This is a delicious gift from God.”

Killing a Galapagos tortoise is not an easy task and requires an experienced chef. It can be used to prepare a variety of foods, pies, soups, stews and baked goods.

Galapagos turtle steak is a famous dish in Chang'an. One turtle is enough to feed hundreds of people. The turtle shell is even made into handicrafts and has high collection value.

The Galapagos tortoise is the largest tortoise in the world, with a body length of 1.2 meters. The adult male tortoise is larger than the female. The adult male weighs about 580 to 650 pounds, while the female tortoise is about 260 to 400 pounds. It has a long lifespan.

Reached 200 years old.

After the Chinese in Chang'an City discovered that Galapagos elephant tortoises are extremely delicious, a variety of recipes came into being, such as pan-fried elephant turtle steaks, stewed elephant turtle claws, five-spice braised turtle meat, fried skirt, pan-fried turtle liver, etc.

Wait, it became a trend for a while.

in just a few years

The number of Galapagos tortoises has rapidly decreased from about 13,000 to less than 1,000 today. This has attracted great attention from the Chang'an City Government. The city council has proposed a proposal to strictly prohibit the hunting and eating of sea turtles, especially Galapagos tortoises.

Goss' giant tortoise.

"Brother Pengju, you are well-informed. I heard that the Yankees over at Fortress Omaha were restless and sent a small force of more than a dozen people across the river several times to harass and conduct regional infiltration investigations. Is this true?" Liu Shunli

The lieutenant took a sip from the teacup in his hand and asked with concern.

Lieutenant Fan Pengju spread his hands and replied with a wry smile: "You are making things difficult for me. Except for Xiu Mu, we hang out together 9 days out of 10. I can't know the news that you don't know, brother."

I won’t mention these things in my letters.”

"That's true." Lieutenant Liu Shunli nodded and accepted the explanation, but said unwillingly; "Brother Pengju, I think this matter is without smoke and fire. Americans never hold back any good things. We have been frustrated in assassinating His Majesty over the years.

Conspiracies, eighty-nine out of ten involve Americans, it’s so damn hateful! Just follow my idea and attack them directly, and destroy these stubborn Americans."

"Brother Shunli, the Americans are not Mexicans. The national strength of the two is incomparable. If there is a border fight and then triggers a full-scale war, the cruelty of the war will not be less than that of the Crimean War."

"Hmph, how can a soldier be afraid of war?" Lieutenant Liu Shunli snorted, with a look of yearning in his eyes, and said, "Take your cousin General Fan as an example. If he hadn't made great contributions in the Mexican War, he would have gone from lieutenant to

It takes at least ten years to reach the threshold of major. If he hadn't shined so brightly in the Crimean War, he wouldn't have been promoted straight from colonel to brigadier general. He seems to be a few years older than you, right?"

"Yeah, 6 years older."

"Yes, although your cousin is 6 years older than you, he is already an important minister guarding one side and holds the rank of Army Brigadier General. If there had been no war, I estimate that if we waste another 20 years, we may not be able to reach the rank of Army Colonel, let alone be promoted.

The rank of brigadier general is totally out of the question."

Lieutenant Liu Shunli held the tea and took another sip. The burning ambition in his eyes could not be suppressed. The young man was full of energy and eager to make achievements and earn the honor of having a wife and a cute son.

He and Fan Pengju were both scholars among immigrants. They graduated from the Chang'an Lecture Hall and underwent three years of rigorous officer education. They are grassroots officers with quite high quality.

It's a pity that they arrived late and missed several vigorous wars in the early days of the founding of the country. When the kingdom gave birth to a large number of military nobles with titles and generals, it was the easiest time to stand out.

Going forward, it becomes more and more difficult to advance to a noble title through military merit.

After the victory of the Tang-Mo War, the empire granted 4 viscounts and a dozen barons, as well as some barons as lifelong nobles. This was a kind of aristocratic title that did not have fiefdoms and could not be hereditary.

Strictly speaking

In the British aristocratic system, a baron is not a noble. However, in the aristocratic system of the Tang Dynasty, a baron is the lowest lifelong noble.

In the subsequent Crimean War in Europe, the fighting was so bloody and cruel, and the expeditionary force performed so well, that the kingdom did not award a single viscount title, but only awarded six baron titles and a group of barons based on military merit.

Firstly, this is because this is a European war, and its significance cannot be compared with the kingdom's war to expand its territory. Its gold content is much inferior. Whether the war is cruel or not, and how many people die are not the criteria for judging military merit.

Secondly, the meritorious officials who originally held noble titles in the army are not included in the list of titles. Instead, they will be rewarded with promotions to military positions and ranks instead of being awarded another noble title.

The title of nobility is not that cheap, and once it is obtained, it will not change for life.

Unless he performs earth-shattering feats, the king may award another earl or even a higher-level noble title, but this situation is extremely rare.

Thirdly, the standards for awarding noble titles in the Kingdom are getting higher and higher and more stringent. This is an indisputable fact.

Therefore, although Fan Pengju and Liu Shunli are both in their mid-twenties, they are still just lieutenants in the army because they have no chance to make contributions.

Their situation is not rare, but very common in the military. Young and passionate young soldiers are eager to fight, while the last batch of young and middle-aged soldiers who have just emerged from the smoke of war are in full swing.

China suppresses young officers.

The Kingdom's military is well aware of the Yankees' impending move, and cannot hide it at all.

It is a pity that His Majesty has been calmly suppressing the army's impulse to launch war, always maintaining strategic certainty, and not being fooled by the Yankees' tricks. This has made many people anxious.

After the US-Mexican War, North America has ushered in its sixth year of peace (referring to the Tang Kingdom). The war in Crimea in Europe was so far away that it had no impact on the peaceful environment of the Tang Kingdom.

There is a slight fluctuation.

The Crimean War in Europe was a great supplement to the economy of the Tang Kingdom, but it was a regret for many soldiers.

His Majesty has become more and more willing to train new people over the years. Some young and middle-aged officers, led by Major General Duan Debiao and Brigadier General Fan Pengfei, rose to prominence during the Tang-Mexican War and the Crimean War. At that time, Liu Shunli had just landed in North America with the immigrant ship...

"Don't think about those good things, haven't you seen it? Today's emperor no longer has the passionate impulse of the early years. He has become more prudent in national affairs and requires the army to work hard to practice internal skills and fulfill the sacred mission of protecting the homeland and the country." Fan Pengju

He smiled helplessly, sat on the chair next to the desk with the teacup in his hand, took a leisurely sip, and continued in a slightly melancholy tone: "People have to believe in fate! There is a time in life, but there is no time in life.

Don’t force it.”

"Hmph, I don't believe that the Americans can bear it. I, Liu Shunli, have already approved the horoscopes for those gangsters; the clown will one day make his debut."

"Hehehe, I hope so."

On September 16, 1856, the results of the U.S. presidential election were officially announced. James Buchanan, the presidential candidate representing the Democratic Party, defeated his opponent and was elected as the 15th President of the United States.

The swearing-in ceremony for the new president will be held on the first Monday of March next year, and the Democratic Party is full of jubilation to celebrate the election victory.

United States, Philadelphia

Slogans and flags after the presidential campaign can be seen everywhere on the street. Abraham Lincoln is sitting in a carriage wearing a top hat, his face is always cold and expressionless. He is looking out the window at the street scene that is receding, as if he is thinking.

What.

After a while

Abraham Lincoln withdrew his gaze, picked up the newspaper on his lap and started reading...

The "Philadelphia Observer" reported the news of the Democratic presidential election victory on its front page and called it "another great victory for American democracy."

At the mass rally after his election victory, James Buchanan delivered a speech to more than 750 people present, publicly declaring: "In the eagerly awaited term of the presidency, with my sacred and gifted mission, I will devote myself to the pioneers of all generations.

The dream of opening up the West and the pursuit of freedom, democracy, and justice spread throughout the North American continent..."

Before taking office, James Buchanan revealed his naked aggressive intentions. What is a natural mission?

According to the interpretations of successive U.S. presidents, the so-called natural mission is to continuously open up the country and reach the West Coast, so that the United States has the advantage of both oceans and remains in an invincible position.

Advance to attack, retreat to defend.

Maintaining the hegemony of the United States in the North American continent is a natural mission. Americans firmly believe that God has given them the sacred right to rule the North American continent, and then safeguard the entire American continent, including North and South America and Central America. This is the "Monroe Doctrine."

The core policy of the "Monroe Doctrine" is that "America is the America of Americans, that is, the America of America."

However, with the rise of the Tang Kingdom, the Yankees' illusions were shattered time and time again, they were slapped in the face again and again, and the pride of the United States was trampled under their feet and crushed into mud again and again.

In the past 10 years or so, the clamor of "Monroe Doctrine" fanatics has rarely been heard in the United States, and it has become a lot more honest.

Have you given up?

This is absolutely impossible. The "Monroe Doctrine" is the policy cornerstone of successive U.S. governments. How can we give up the dream that we have persisted in realizing?

Abraham Lincoln joined the newly established Republican Party two years ago. This time, as a presidential candidate of the Republican Party, he also participated in the current presidential election. Unsurprisingly, he lost.

But Abraham Lincoln was a man who was extremely firm in his political ideals. As soon as he failed in the election, he decided to participate in the next presidential election and run for his dream.

If history does not change

Abraham Lincoln will become the 16th President of the United States, leading the North to fight against the separatism of the South. After paying a huge price of sacrifice and heavy casualties, he won the victory of the American Civil War. He finally unified the Citizen Country and set the country on a path from now on.

To secure a prosperous future and break out of the Americas to dominate the world...

"Sir, you are here."

"Oh, thank you Flamenco. Please thank the generous Mr. Dupont for me when you go back. I will visit him again when I have the opportunity. We had a great chat."

"Don't worry, I will tell Mr. Dupont."

"Goodbye then!"

Abraham Lincoln raised his hand and took off his hat, then opened the carriage door and came down. His tall and thin figure was like a bamboo pole. He stood beside the carriage and waved, watching the Dupont family's carriage leave.

His eyes saw three people walking across the street. Abraham Lincoln didn't pay attention. He turned around, put the newspaper under his arm, and walked toward the yard with an extended special handbag in his hand.

This is an apartment building. There is a small yard at the entrance of the building, separated by a half-person-high iron fence gate. It is more decorative than practical.

Just as Abraham Lincoln pushed open the iron door with his hand, he heard someone behind him shout, "Hi, Abraham Lincoln."

Abraham Lincoln stopped when he heard this and turned around with his usual reserve, only to see a black muzzle pointing at his chest, only 3 to 4 meters away.

"Oh... God!"

"Pah, pah, pah, pah..." A series of crisp gunshots rang out. The killer calmly poured out 6 bullets from the revolver, knocking Abraham Lincoln's tall body back repeatedly, and he hit the iron door slumped.

He fell to the ground, the blood hole in his chest was gurgling, and he died immediately.

The killer immediately turned around and ran away, quickly disappearing on the street...

The assassination that occurred on the streets of Philadelphia immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding neighbors. Soon the police whistle sounded and the Philadelphia police rushed to the scene.

Lincoln was not sent to the hospital, but directly to the morgue. When the police arrived, they found that he was already dead and there was no need to waste any more time.

the next day

The Philadelphia Observer reported in a small tofu block at the bottom of page 6 that Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in the street, which caused a small range of fluctuations.

Then, there is no more.

A little-known party took advantage of the heat of the presidential election and elected an unknown candidate, that's all.

The reputation Abraham Lincoln won in the Kansas Civil War needs to be slowly fermented and publicized in the next few years to establish a glorious image of a strong fighter.

Only then can he stand out in the 16th presidential election of the United States four years later and win the presidential election in one fell swoop...

In this period of time, everything is over before it even begins. Where can we set off any waves?

a few days later

Witnessed by more than a dozen relatives and friends, a coffin was buried in the cemetery behind St. Mary Joe's Church. The name of Abraham Lincoln was engraved on the tombstone, summarizing his life in one sentence; "This is a Kansas Civil War man."

"The Fighter".

None of the dozens of relatives and friends who attended the funeral realized that what they buried was America's hope, America's future and its dream of world hegemony...