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Volume 3: War in the Far East Chapter 11: A heavy rain is coming

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    The Big Island of Hawaii, the capital is Honolulu.

    Since Chen Dong received the support from the Chinese government, he has developed rapidly in the field of plantation economy and soon surpassed the other two Chinese families. In addition, with the support of the Chinese Nanhai Merchant Fleet in maritime trade, Chen Dong  In more than four years, the family's power has skyrocketed, and now it controls more than 70% of Hawaii's plantation economy and 80% of overseas trade. At this time, Hawaii's economy has basically been monopolized by the Chen family.

    Although Governor Dole of Hawaii has seen some clues, they are free trade, there is no smuggling, and they have not done any illegal activities. The US government, which advertises itself as "freedom", naturally cannot interfere too much.

    Even Dole once united with American businessmen in Hawaii to regain control of Hawaii's plantation economy. But what Dole never expected was that the Chen family was not just a Chinese family doing business in Hawaii.  There is another behemoth behind it, that is China, so Dole failed.

    Therefore, even if Governor Dole of Hawaii noticed something was wrong, he was unable to stop it through normal channels. People are doing business normally, and they just make too much money. Dole cannot say that you make too much money and will kick you out of Hawaii.  Bar?  Who said that the United States has always been flaunting "freedom"!

    Moreover, the Chinese at this time are no longer the humble yellow-skinned monkeys of decades ago. China has gradually become stronger. Even the US government has revoked the "Chinese Exclusion Act" and has treated China as an equal for a period of time.  Although this cooperation has ended, it can be seen from another aspect that the status of the Chinese in the world is beyond doubt.

    The kind of life in which Chinese people are insulted and beaten at will, or "Chinese people are like dogs and not allowed to enter", or even if a Chinese person is killed, there is no need to pay compensation at all, but a bonus from the government. This kind of life has already gradually evolved with the strength of China.  Go away.

    Damn it!  Who dares to treat Chinese people like this?  Isn't that seeking death?

    Dole is very dissatisfied with the current economic situation in Hawaii, but he dares to be angry but dare not speak out. He even wants to drive away all the Chinese on Hawaii Island, or, like the United States' "Western Expansion Movement", these Chinese  Kill them all!

    However, when thinking of Tang Jian, who was known as the "Arsonist of the Far East" and "War Madman", and Tang Jian's half-smiling expression in Hawaii a few years ago, Governor Dole couldn't help but tremble slightly, and put himself  The terrible thought just now was suppressed.

    Looking for trouble with the Chinese in Hawaii?  Aren't you tired of living?  Governor Dole does not want to be held responsible for causing a war. Now Europe is full of war clouds, and a civil war may break out at any time.

    ¡°The United States and Europe are only separated by the Atlantic Ocean. If a full-scale European war breaks out, the war is likely to burn to the east coast of the United States.

    At this time, if the conflict between China and the United States escalates, and if China launches an attack on the United States from the Pacific, then the United States will be surrounded by two battlefields, the Pacific and the Atlantic. This will be extremely detrimental to the United States.

    Moreover, President Roosevelt, who was known for his tough tactics, has resigned. The new President Taft's big stick policy is different from President Roosevelt's. Although he was ambitious and planned to expand the United States' influence abroad, he used "gold" to  "Yuan" replaced "guns and bullets" and implemented the economic measures of "Gold-Yuan Diplomacy".

    Therefore, Governor Dole received an order from the country to try not to conflict with the Chinese in Hawaii, lest China use this as an excuse to launch a war against Hawaii.

    This is what worries Governor Dole. He cannot fight or scold the growing Chinese population in Hawaii. He even has to protect the Chinese in Hawaii from being harmed at will, lest China find an excuse to start a war.

    Even though there is still a certain gap between the strength of China and the United States, Dole still firmly believes that if Tang Jian is offended, a war between China and the United States is definitely possible.

    ??Aren¡¯t powerful Russia and rapidly rising Japan defeated and crippled by the seemingly insignificant China?  Even Britain has taboos, otherwise it would not sit back and watch thousands of British troops in Japan being wiped out without saying a word.

    Therefore, Governor Dole had no choice but to deal with the rapidly rising Chinese businessmen in Hawaii.

    Governor Dole thought of this and depressedly picked up a glass of French red wine and walked slowly to the balcony. He saw that the originally blue sky in Hawaii had become overcast with clouds. Just like Governor Dole's mood, the dark clouds rolled in and made him feel depressed.  , hot and dry, making him feel breathless.

    ¡°It hasn¡¯t rained in Hawaii for a long time.¡± Governor Dole murmured, looking at the dark sea where the storm was approaching.

    Just when Governor Dole of Hawaii was looking at the sea from a distance at the Governor's Mansion.At that time, in another corner of the big island, a young man happily ran towards the Chen Manor on the soft beach. He was Chen Mingqi, the eldest son of the Chen family, the largest Chinese family in Hawaii.

    Chen Mingqi hurriedly ran towards his manor, ignoring the dark clouds rolling fiercely behind him. His mood at this time was as bright as a sunny day in Hawaii, because there was news from China!

    After a while, Chen Mingqi arrived at the Chen Manor. Before the guards at the door could say hello to their eldest son, Chen Mingqi had already disappeared from their sight.

    "Father, father!" Chen Mingqi danced happily as soon as he entered Chen Dong's office.

    At this time, Chen Dong was already an old man. He was watering several potted plants brought from China in his office.

    Since receiving the support of Tang Jian, the old Chen Dong handed over all the family business to his two sons, took the initiative to step down from his position as the principal, and lived a leisurely and contented life.  In his life, except for some major events, he generally doesn't interfere.

    Moreover, his two sons did not disappoint him, let alone the president. Today, the Chen family is already one of Hawaii's leading prominent families, controlling most of Hawaii's economy, so Chen Dong spends most of his time swinging flowers and plants.  , or just drinking tea under the coconut trees.

    At this time, when Chen Dong saw his son running in in such a panic, Chen Dong lowered his face and said displeasedly: "Qi'er, didn't my father tell you that if you want to be a qualified businessman, you must be as determined as Zhishui?"  Only by being so calm and not taking things for granted or feeling sad for yourself can you accurately seize business opportunities, why don't you listen"

    However, before Chen Dong could finish his lesson, Chen Mingqi excitedly stepped forward and handed the latest telegram to Chen Dong, saying: "The president has sent troops, the president has sent troops!"

    "What?" Chen Dong was startled, and he immediately woke up. He quickly picked up the reading glasses he always carried, opened the telegram and took a look. Chen Dong said excitedly: "The wait is here, the wait is finally here. The president did not lie to us.  This old bone of mine has finally waited for this day in my lifetime." He stroked the telegram with trembling hands and burst into tears on the spot.

    Chen Mingqi said: "Yes, father, our lives as Chinese will be even better in the future."

    Chen Dong nodded repeatedly. After a long time, Chen Dong finally calmed down his excitement and said: "Hurry up and get our people ready to welcome the president to Hawaii at any time. By the way, you go and notify Queen Liliuokalani right away.  Tell her the news!"

    "Well, I'll go right away!" Chen Mingqi was already grinning from ear to ear.

    After the clouds gathered, a bright lightning flashed in the sky, a thunder exploded, and the downpour came as expected. The weather in the subtropics is like this. The rain comes quickly, falls hard, but also goes away quickly.

    Yolani Palace was the royal palace during the Kingdom of Hawaii and also the place of house arrest for the Queen of Hawaii.

    At this time, Queen Liliuokalani watched Chen Mingqi's figure gradually disappear into the rain curtain, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

    The Kingdom of Hawaii was finally going to be restored in her hands, and she never thought that she would be able to wait for this day. She had been waiting for this day for too long. Now she is seventy-three years old, and she can still restore the kingdom in her seventies.  This is of great and extraordinary significance to Queen Liliuokalani.

    Twenty years ago, she inherited the throne from her brother Kalakaua. However, within less than three years of her reign, her kingdom was overthrown by the despicable and greedy Americans, and Hawaii was established in 1893.  republic.

    ??And she has been under house arrest by the Americans in their own palace for 18 years. The humiliation of more than ten years will finally be washed away today.

    When she thought of this, Queen Liliuokalani felt a sense of joy after revenge.

    Even though she knew that China was willing to pay a huge price to help her send troops, this price seemed insignificant in the face of the great cause of national restoration.

    Moreover, she also signed an agreement with Chinese President Tang Jian. He promised to retain the name of the Kingdom of Hawaii and promised never to invade Hawaii. What he wanted was just a military port and one more satellite state.

    Queen Liliuokalani did not think that her Kingdom of Hawaii could compete with the behemoth of the United States, so after the restoration of the country, she also had to find a backer.

    Since China wants to build a port at Pearl Harbor, it must meet China's conditions. With China's military port and the name of China's vassal state, the United States will also have some scruples.

    Although Hawaii lost part of its sovereignty in this transaction, under the protection of China, the Kingdom of Hawaii will continue to exist. At least she can stillAs the nominal ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaii, she is also the noble Queen of Hawaii in the hearts of her subjects, not a prisoner locked in a gold cage by the Americans.

    These points are enough reasons for her to be willing to cooperate with Tang Jian.

    ps: Today¡¯s first update, it¡¯s the beginning of the month, and the data of various tickets are not ¡°**¡± yet. I hope everyone can support me. We urgently need PK, VIPs, and stamps at the beginning of the month!
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