Wild North America 1846

Chapter 655 Happy event turns into mourning

Author: Portuguese toothless

Chapter 655 Happy event turns into mourning

If you want to make it die, you must first make it crazy.

After 15 years, Richard takes action personally again. He will be carried by seven huge bald eagles in turn, and he will carry out unpredictable methods across a distance of 1,100 kilometers.

The journey from Mexico City to Florida, which is more than a thousand kilometers away, only takes six or seven hours under the full strength of the bald eagle, which is good at flying.

Richard sat steadily on the back of a bald eagle with a body length of two meters and a wingspan of 4.5 meters. He closed his eyes slightly and let the cool sea breeze blow on his stern face, as if he was in trance.

Under the cool moonlight

Several black spots quickly passed across the vast fields, and soon entered the vast sky over the Caribbean Sea...

Florida, Miami

The British Royal Navy visiting fleet that arrived at the Confederate States Naval Base was led by the ironclad HMS Warrior, accompanied by the 8,560-ton displacement HMS Ajax and two Royal Navy coal ships.

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The flagship "Warrior" has a displacement of 9,300 tons and a length of 128 meters. The construction of this giant ship used 6,000 oak logs and more than 10,000 tons of high-quality steel. It cost more than 500,000 pounds when built in 1853.

This huge ironclad ship is equipped with 40 Armstrong muzzle-loading cannons, each of which weighs 9,600 pounds. It was a top maritime warfare beast in the 1950s and 1960s.

Unfortunately, as time goes by, the status of the ironclad "Warrior" was quickly replaced by more cutting-edge warships...

Since 1871

The ironclad "Warrior" has been refitted with many luxurious suites on the negative 2 floor. It is used as a ship for visits by important figures from the British royal family and government, continuing its legendary career at sea.

The ironclad "Ajax" accompanying the visit is a cutting-edge warship that was just built in the mid-1970s. It is one of the main ships of the Royal Navy's Home Fleet, with a displacement of 8,550 tons.

This ship can be regarded as the British "Zhenyang" class ironclad ship. The two ships are similar in type, with a displacement difference of only 50 tons. The main weapons are also four 12.5-inch breech main naval guns, one installed on the bow.

One at the stern of the ship.

The main guns of the British battleships were Armstrong 12.5-inch breech guns, two in each turret.

This class of ship uses two reciprocating expansion steam engines to provide power, outputs 6,000 horsepower, and can reach a speed of 13 knots, which is basically the same as the "Zhenyang" class.

The only difference is that the main naval gun and steam engine manufacturers are different, and the output horsepower is slightly different. The "Zhenyang" class main engine has greater horsepower and the speed is half a knot faster, that's all.

The "Admiral" class ironclad ship to be built by the British Royal Navy has a displacement of 10,800 tons. It can be regarded as the British "Duke" class or the "Zhenyang" class ironclad ship with enhanced firepower. The design concepts of the two are like this

resemblance.

But if you question the British Royal Navy on this, they won't admit it even if you kill them. I really can't afford to embarrass that person.

On the side of Navy Pier in Miami

The ironclads "Warrior" and "Ajax" were both hoisted with flags, the lights on the ships were bright, and the beautiful melody of the symphony could be faintly heard.

Lord William Ewart Gladstone and a group of accompanying parliamentarians from both houses of parliament were holding a grand reception here to reward government dignitaries headed by President John F. Kennedy of the Confederate States of America and the local white upper class.

The community has always been kind and welcoming.

This luxurious dinner held on a warship was of such high standard that not a single upper-class Chinese dignitary was invited. The attendees were all white upper-class dignitaries, mainly British celebrities.

The instigation of the senior shit stirrer starts from now on...

"...

Gentlemen, ladies, distinguished guests;

This will be a wonderful night, a pure night, a night to relive the difficult journey of the Protestants in developing the New World, and a night to thank God."

Congressman William Ewart Gladstone stood in the center of everyone's attention, holding a glass of champagne in his hand and speaking in high spirits.

The "pure" words with deep meaning in his mouth won warm applause from the white upper-class gentlemen and officers present, as well as snickers from the ladies.

Must admit

The South of the United States is a place with a strong atmosphere of racial discrimination. More than 70% of the white people are members of the Kuomintang. They are extremely conservative and stubborn, so the word "pure" resonates more with them.

Congressman William Ewart Gladstone's reputation has skyrocketed due to the Tang Emperor's public speech in Mexico. He is at the highlight of his political career, and he looks particularly excited.

in this world

It is not someone who makes some random remarks that can elicit a positive and positive response from His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. It can only be a dialogue between world-class powerful people.

Just like Mr. John F. Kennedy, President of the Confederate States of America at the banquet, even if he shouts at the top of his lungs, he will not get a single word of response. This is the gap!

Therefore, when Congressman William was speaking, the crowd was silent. They were all listening to his speech attentively, and no one was whispering. This attitude itself showed a high level of respect.

Councilor William continued;

“Through these days of close contact and barrier-free communication, President John and I have further enhanced our friendship and gained a deeper understanding of his confusion and needs.

I will attend the Panama Summit with these issues and have a frank face-to-face communication with the Emperor of Tang. I believe that it will definitely promote the solution of North American issues and create a better and more equal regional environment.

As for some issues related to the cotton trade, I have talked with my colleagues and their reactions have been very positive.

Please believe in the sincerity of the British Empire. We share common beliefs and culture, derived from the blood relationship of the Anglo-Saxons. This is the most cherished common wealth.

I came here and brought the friendship of the British Empire, which will surely further promote the close relationship between the two countries, and this is our common expectation.

I believe that with everyone’s efforts...”

His wonderful speech won rounds of warm applause, especially when he talked about the cotton trade issue. The white slave owners present could not wait to listen with their ears stretched out, and their faces were full of admiration.

These Southerners are so easy to fool, a few nice words can make them dizzy with joy.

Think carefully

You will find that Senator William Ewart Gladstone does not have any substantive commitments. It is all about the vision of piecing the pie together, expectations, and joint efforts, etc., without any substantive content.

He himself is now the leader of the Liberal Party and the convener of the parliamentary caucus with important influence in the House of Commons. He is not the prime minister or ministers responsible for government decision-making. Why can he make empty promises?

If the Confederate States of America did not give up slavery for a day, it would cause serious harm to the cotton industry in the vast British colonial areas. Even if you were in the position of the ruling party, you could not ignore the interests of the United Kingdom and make wedding clothes for others.

This is simply a fantasy, something that will never happen.

But the big white slave owners present just did this, as if their G-spot was hit by the congressman's words, and the atmosphere immediately became heated.

"Your Excellency, Lord William, the Tang Dynasty has always been domineering in America. Whether it is trade, economy or military, it is all about itself. Whether Great Britain can give you a timely reminder is a major issue that many countries are concerned about."

"That's very well said, sir. This is exactly one of the topics that the Emperor of Tang and I want to discuss. I will tell him bluntly... with Britain's hundreds of years of experience in leading the world, how should we get along with our friends?

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"What you said is very good, Your Excellency, Lord William. The dumping of industrial products from the Tang Dynasty has seriously harmed the development of local industry. If this problem is not solved, the future of the Alliance will be worrying!"

"The issue of industrial development and commodity dumping is also one of the issues that the Emperor of Tang and I discussed. As the first country in the world to embark on industrialization, the British Empire always takes into account the concerns of the other party when dealing with friends. During the formal meeting,

I will raise that point."

"Thank you very much, Lord. Through charity and private education, the Tang Dynasty established hundreds of schools in the Alliance to teach Chinese, and also built Taoist temples and temples everywhere. Many white children cannot even use English proficiently, let alone

It caused me deep concern to understand the priest's sermon."

"Thank you for your candor, sir. Maintaining the traditional beliefs and culture of the white world and maintaining our traditional way of life are principles that cannot be compromised. I will give a solemn warning in the dialogue with the Emperor of Tang. This is the will of Great Britain.

..." Senator William Ewart Gladstone replied boldly.

He was holding a champagne glass in his hand, speaking with a strong London accent, and kept almost every sentence of "My Conversation with the Emperor of Tang Dynasty", and his cheerful face was full of arrogance.

With a look like "I want to teach the Emperor of Tang to behave himself", he was immersed in a dream of infinite elevation...

a few hours later

After the drinks were over and everyone dispersed, only the brilliant lights on the USS Warrior stayed on all night, illuminating the charming night scene of the Miami Naval Base.

In the corridors covered with thick carpets, there are luxurious palace-style decorated suites one after another. The parliamentarians and senior generals of the Royal Navy who spent a wonderful night all fell asleep under the influence of alcohol.

It was about four o'clock in the morning, when the night was at its darkest.

But the lights in the corridor were still as bright as day. Some of the navy guards were leaning against the bulkhead and taking a nap, while others were sitting directly on the carpet with their guns in their hands, seemingly sleeping but not sleeping, resting their minds.

The nobles of the upper class enjoyed themselves in the luxurious banquet, while the poor navy soldiers at the bottom accompanied them on guard duty and were already too tired to open their eyes.

Suddenly a breeze drifted by, it seemed like it was just an illusion...

Richard opened the door and walked in. The person who opened the door for him turned out to be a big gray rat. He was able to accurately find Councilor William's room. This big rat was indispensable.

in the room

Congressman William lay on the soft bedding and fell into a deep sleep, snoring loudly. He was not aware of the approaching danger at all. A strange smile appeared on his face, as if he was still immersed in the glory of his own fantasy.

Richard carefully looked at the sleeping face of this veteran British politician. He had a big hooked nose unique to British people and was severely bald. His face revealed shrewdness and calculation. He was a middle-aged politician who was young and powerful.

in the original history

This person has more than 20 years of glorious experience in British politics. He has served as three British Prime Ministers and has held the position of leader of the Liberal Party for 33 years. He has left a deep personal mark on Great Britain.

Okay, stop being a monster and stop here.

Richard walked into the bed and just pressed and patted gently. The pressure on his abdomen weighed hundreds of pounds, and immediately made Senator William vomit out the wine he had eaten.

A slap on the top of his head had already shattered his brainstem.

Looking at the mess, the bedding that exuded a strong sour smell, and the completely dead Lord William Ewart Gladstone, Richard sighed lightly and said;

"There are thousands of roads in the world, why choose to be with me? Go with peace of mind, and remember not to mess with anyone you can't deal with in the next life."

He turned around and left and closed the door. The big gray rat clicked inside the door and locked it again.

In the blink of an eye

Richard teleported out of sight, jumped straight into the sea from the side of the ship, and hid in the thick shadow.

Even if someone saw it, their eyes would be dazzled and they mistakenly thought they were overworked.

Richard, who jumped into the shadow, was carried by a shadow that quickly passed by the sea and flew into the distance, and soon disappeared on the rolling waves of the sea.

Early morning on the second day

The entire HMS Warrior ironclad was like a nest being blown up, with British Royal Navy officers and soldiers running around in panic, and the entire Miami Naval Base was tightly sealed.

Mr. William, the Congressman who was lively and talkative at yesterday's dinner, was found dead and stiff in the early morning. This is simply unbelievable.

The entire visiting fleet of the British Royal Navy felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy, and the parliamentarians who accompanied the visit were talking about everything.

The most chilling suggestion is that he may have been harmed by some kind of Eastern curse, because Senator William offended the Eastern gods or something, so he died suddenly in the road.

Rear Admiral Mark Craven of the Royal Navy visiting the fleet felt as if he had lost his mother, and his face was uglier than the death of his own mother.

Such a big figure in London politics died in his own fleet and on his own flagship. Do you think it is unlucky or not? Unlucky or not?

Wave after wave of doctors and senior justices arrived on the ship, almost turning Lord William Ewart Gladstone's luxurious suite upside down.

Checking inch by inch, not missing any clues.

It's evening

Only then can we draw authoritative conclusions;

His Excellency Lord William drank too much wine last night, vomited and blocked his mouth and nose in the middle of the night, and died of suffocation.

The vomit extracted from the Lord's mouth, nose and trachea, together with the vomit on the bed, was accurately measured and weighed as much as 2 pounds, 7 ounces and 11 drams, enough to cause death by suffocation.

This authoritative argument is a little outrageous, but it is reasonable, because this morning the door was forced to break in, and there was a lot of noise.

The oak doors on the warship are made of very solid materials. They are all made of a single piece of oak board three fingers thick. Three big men took turns using an ax to split it open for more than 10 minutes.

If your lordship hadn't locked the door inside, then who else would?

You must know that only Lord William slept alone in the dormitory. The only round porthole was closed tightly, not even a fly could fly in.

After learning the result, the visiting fleet commander Rear Admiral Mark Craven finally breathed a long sigh of relief;

Okay, it’s okay, it was a false alarm!

After drinking too much, his mouth and nose were blocked by his own vomit and he suffocated to death. Such a death assessment has nothing to do with you, nor does it have anything to do with the Royal Fleet. Who can watch you every minute while sleeping?

The British Royal Fleet was the first to accept this authoritative conclusion. The British MPs who were talking about it basically witnessed the scene. Although they still had doubts, they had to admit that it was reasonable.

This unfortunate guy can only be said to have been called by the Lord.

Next step

It is a matter of traditional burial. It is the hot weather in August, and Lord William's body has begun to smell. It is definitely impossible to transport it back to the UK for burial.

A happy event turned into a funeral. For this group of high-spirited congressmen, it was not a blow to the head, and they all withered.

Without a leading figure, who is qualified to talk to the Emperor of Tang?

(End of chapter)