Wild North America 1846

Chapter 668 Even God can’t help it

Author: Portuguese toothless

Chapter 668 Even God can’t help it

When Lieutenant Colonel Jean-Perrier arrived in a hurry with dozens of National Guard soldiers, the order at the scene had become chaotic. Sharp police whistles were heard constantly, mixed with women's cries and screams.

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The two policemen on the periphery did not dare to rush into the midst of the large number of rioters, so they could only stand on the periphery, blowing their whistles anxiously to call to their companions.

When Lieutenant Colonel Jean-Perrier arrived with his troops, he saw only a dense crowd of people, many of whom were waving their arms loudly and shouting wildly, but the nuns, aunts, and female students were nowhere to be seen, just like

It was generally drowned by the stirred up waves.

"There...there are seven women in total. They are in urgent need of help." The strong Chinese policeman rushed over and pointed anxiously in the direction of the street.

"Captain Jensen, take your men and rush them away. Others are on alert." Lieutenant Colonel Jean-Perrier immediately issued an order and directed a group of more than 20 National Guardsmen to rush to where the mob was gathered in an attempt to break up the parade.

The crowd rescued the trapped female students.

However, the National Guard members were quickly blocked by the marching crowd. Many rude workers stood in front of them and started pushing and shoving the members, angrily calling them "the lackeys of the rich" and "a bunch of idiots."

Although the National Guard members are equipped with guns, they don't even have uniforms. Their deterrence is far less powerful than that of the Tang Empire's garrison, and the workers and gangsters at the bottom don't give in at all.

After several consecutive attacks, Captain Jensen and his men were pushed out by the marchers. Some of them even received a few punches, and their caps were knocked off their heads.

In anger, Lieutenant Colonel Jean-Perrier took out the revolver he wore on his waist and fired three shots into the sky. This made the excited thugs finally calm down and subconsciously retreated.

Captain Jason took advantage of this opportunity and led his men to break through the obstacles and rush in. The situation inside made him stunned.

A few nuns in the convent were better off. The female students were rolled together with more than a dozen thugs. Their clothes were torn and torn, their hair was disheveled and their noses and faces were bruised and swollen, and there were clear muddy footprints on their clothes.

The National Guard members swarmed up and pushed away the thugs, dragging the female students out of danger. Several convent nuns, who had turned pale with fright, followed closely behind, and their legs were weak when they walked with fright.

Seeing that the incident that aggravated the situation was calmed down, a thug who was knocked to the ground became angry. He got up and suddenly took out a revolver from his clothes, ran a few steps, and pointed it at Captain Johnson who was covering the people who rushed out.

Then he pulled the trigger.

"Pah, pah, pah..."

The crisp sound of gunfire rang out, and Captain Jensen and a team member beside him were hit by bullets. Several dazzling bloody holes were immediately struck on their chests and thighs by the hot bullets, and they fell to the ground helplessly.

The sudden sound of gunshots caused even greater chaos. Many marchers began to flee in panic. In the panic, some women and weaklings were pushed to the ground and stamped on by feet like raindrops...

When Lieutenant Mo Jiabao arrived with a platoon of heavily armed imperial soldiers, he witnessed this scene happening from a distance. He immediately ordered the soldiers to stop advancing and quickly turn into a combat formation in two rows.

"Load the rifle bullets, aim forward and shoot indiscriminately, prepare... release..."

"Pah, pah, pah..."

A dense volley of gunshots rang out, and the hot bullets immediately knocked down several people, with blood splattering on the street. This caused even greater panic, and the marching crowd fled.

Lieutenant Mo Jiabao did not act recklessly, but in accordance with the provisions of military operation regulations, he used decisive measures to immediately suppress the signs of rebellion.

Whenever someone shoots and injures someone during a mass demonstration, it means that the demonstration turns into a riot and a neighborhood riot.

If this situation is not suppressed decisively, the riots will spread rapidly. One or several nearby blocks will be affected, and more people will be harmed. There have been too many examples of this.

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Washington, D.C., White House

in the oval office

President Grover Cleveland listened solemnly to the briefings from various states and smoked a briar pipe. His brows were furrowed into a deep frown. He was no longer as high-spirited as he was in the early days of taking office.

Fortunately, the "Jensen Incident" in Philadelphia was suppressed in time and did not cause a big mess. However, demonstrations in other cities frequently turned into vicious urban riots, which made him feel deeply powerless as a president.

What he inherited was a mess. As the government was heavily in debt and severely reduced its administrative agencies and police force, and could not even maintain a small army, he had few cards in his hand to deal with the chaotic situation.

Since the signing of the Defeat Treaty in 1862, U.S. customs and finance have been supervised by the "International Committee of Creditors". Every government seems to be dancing with heavy shackles and trudging forward among thorns.

"Okay, I get it, Hughes, as long as there's not another Gettysburg Battle, this country can default to a period of peace and quiet under full government control." President Grover Cleveland used

Said in a tired tone.

Briefings from states and cities across the U.S. are as bad as ever.

Parading in the streets is a free right granted to the American people by the Constitution. Thugs who take the opportunity to cause trouble during the parade will be punished by law or may be suppressed by the local garrison. The governor or mayor will deal with these troubles.

President Grover Cleveland is now busy lobbying all parties in Congress to win the approval of the Citizens' Equal Employment Act, which is a key bill that he has promoted since the beginning of his presidential term.

on the other hand

President Grover Cleveland frequently contacted the British, hoping to get more financial loans and political support. No one would consider dividing their country unless it was a last resort.

Even if the status quo is barely maintained, such a notorious thing cannot happen during his term.

White House Chief of Staff Hughes noticed the president's irritability, came over and sat across from him in a chair, and said patiently;

"Mr. President, the people of this country are very confused now. They don't know what to do and they need someone to lead them out of this predicament.

I know there is not much you can do, but it will be very meaningful to show up at the right time, instill correct ideas into the people in various public places, promote American justice, fairness and free ideas, and convey a clear attitude to society.

action."

"Hughes, this doesn't solve any problems." President Grover Cleveland shook his head, pointed out the window and said;

"American affairs cannot be decided in this office.

The predecessor, President Zhang, used the anti-corruption slogan to replace almost all departmental bureaucrats in Washington and various states, and their people were everywhere.

Even if I make a joke in the office, the Daming Palace will know on the second day that there are countless obstacles in the direction we want to work hard.

Not only the Tang Dynasty, but also European countries such as Britain and France also intervened in North American affairs.

We are now sitting on a small boat that may explode at some point, drifting with the current. We have no paddle, no food, and not even a revolver. The situation is terrible.

I heard so many promises, but none of them came true.

Maybe the British are right to use the power of the people to overthrow all this, but this is the outcome I least want to see.

Hughes, do you have any suggestions?"

Hughes was speechless. The president was facing a situation where God couldn't help it, let alone him.

(End of chapter)