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Volume 3: War in the Far East Chapter 48: Evacuation from Hawaii

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    Wilson was stunned for a moment. There were rumors in the outside world that the Chinese President Tang Jian was a scoundrel. When he saw it today, he was indeed worthy of his reputation. The report sent back from General Brand of the US Far East Fleet clearly was the Chinese South China Sea Fleet that fired first. Now this  Tang Jian actually put all the responsibility on the US Far East Fleet?

    Tang Jian, you are really shameless

    Wilson smiled and said: "Since it is a misunderstanding, I wonder how President Tang Jian should handle this accidental incident?"

    Tang Jian smiled and said: "Well, since your fleet entered our country's territorial waters without our permission and refused to listen to advice, causing damage to many warships in our fleet, your country should at least show some expression, right? No.  If it¡¯s too much, just give us $50 million in compensation and you¡¯ll be fine with it *book*("

    Wilson almost spit out his whiskey. The U.S. Far East Fleet was severely beaten by the Chinese South China Sea Fleet. Now it wants the U.S. to compensate for the loss of 50 million or US dollars?

    Wilson calmed down and said with profound meaning: "President Tang Jian is indeed as sharp as the outside world said, and his methods are as sharp as a human being."

    "No prizes, no prizes, the national interest is the greatest, isn't that why Mr. Wilson is here?" Tang Jian said

    Wilson calmed down for a moment and said: "President Tang Jian, with all due respect, the U.S. government will never be able to fulfill your country's request for compensation. After all, the U.S. Far East Fleet has been seriously damaged and is still being repaired in Manila Port." Wilson originally  I wanted to ask for compensation from Tang Jian. The U.S. Far East Fleet was indeed seriously damaged. Two main battleships were seriously damaged. The rear main gun of one of the battleships was destroyed, and more than ten people were killed or injured.

    Originally, Wilson came to participate in the peace talks this time. One of the important purposes was to resolve the South China Sea dispute through peace talks and to propose compensation to China for the damage to the U.S. Far East Fleet. What he did not expect now was that Tang Jian actually proposed it first.  What a bad person to complain first.

    After what Tang Jian said, Wilson could no longer ask Tang Jian for compensation. This was extremely detrimental to the peace talks. Wilson came to negotiate with Tang Jian with the confidence of peaceful negotiations, and settled for this compensation.  Contradiction, obviously the gains outweigh the losses

    However, Wilson has the toughness of an American. Since China refuses to pay reparations, the United States will naturally not take it as a scapegoat and pay reparations to China. It can only turn a blind eye to the losses of the U.S. Far East Fleet.

    Wilson said: "President Tang Jian, our government will definitely not agree to your request for compensation from our government in the South China Sea dispute. After all, the losses we have suffered are much greater than yours."

    Tang Jian laughed loudly: "Looking at what you said, I have always advocated peace with the United States. I was joking with you about the reparations. Are you serious about it? The two countries still focus on peace. I have said it.  The South China Sea dispute is just a misunderstanding. Since it is a misunderstanding, we can just explain it to each other, and we don¡¯t need to mention the compensation issue in the future.¡±

    Wilson was speechless: "This"

    "Stop this, come and have a drink." Tang Jian toasted Wilson

    Wilson was stunned by Tang Jian's shameless argument. He really couldn't think of anything else to say to refute Tang Jian. He could only sigh and let the matter of compensation end like this.

    But Wilson clearly remembered the main purpose of coming this time, which was not only to negotiate peace with China, but also to return to the Hawaiian Islands.

    Wilson and Tang Jian came to the small balcony outside the banquet hall. At this time, most people were dancing in the ballroom. Several pairs of men and women were flirting on the balcony. After seeing the two main figures of the banquet,  After that, the couple of men and women withdrew wisely.

    Tang Jian and Wilson sat opposite each other at a small round table outside the balcony. Tang Jian, who was sitting on a wicker chair, ordered another cup of coffee. "Mr. Wilson, what else do you need?" Tang Jian asked politely.

    Wilson raised the half glass of whiskey left, nodded, and said, "No, thank you."

    Tang Jian handed Wilson a Cuban cigar, then he skillfully cut one, brought it to his mouth and lit it, and soon the two of them were puffing away on the small, secluded balcony that was completely different from the noisy banquet hall.

    Wilson said: "President Tang Jian, actually I have an important mission here this time."

    Tang Jian raised his eyebrows, blew out a smoke ring, and said, "Mr. Wilson, are you talking about Hawaii?"

    "Yes." Wilson nodded: "Hawaii was taken over by the Chinese government from the Polynesians more than ten years ago. It has always been an overseas autonomous territory of the United States. But a few months ago, your country actually helped the local indigenous people to overthrow  Isn't this really detrimental to the peaceful and friendly relations between China and the United States?"

    Tang Jian looked innocent and said, "You really can't blame us for this."?Presumably Mr. Wilson should know that we have many Chinese natives rebelling in the Honolulu area, and the interests of the Chinese are threatened. China sends warships to protect the interests of the Chinese in Hawaii. This is understandable. As for the Queen of Hawaii rebuilding the Kingdom of Hawaii,  I hope your government can understand clearly. We don¡¯t know what is going on?  In addition, you have to ask the Queen of Hawaii why the Queen of Hawaii asked to surrender to China, we don¡¯t know.¡±

    Wilson finally fully understood the extent of Tang Jian's shamelessness at this time. Anyone with a discerning eye would know that the Hawaii incident was definitely a conspiracy planned by the Chinese government. However, Tang Jian said it in such a high-sounding way, and his face was extremely kind.

    Wilson said with some helplessness: "Since the Hawaii incident has nothing to do with your country, then please President Tang Jian to completely sever relations with the suzerain and dependent countries of the Kingdom of Hawaii, then withdraw troops from Hawaii, and restore the U.S. government to the Hawaiian Islands.  Establish government agencies"

    Tang Jian looked confused and asked a question: "Mr. Wilson, if the lives and property of your country's citizens are threatened, what should you do as a government?"

    ¡°Of course we must protect the lives and property of our citizens on the basis of law,¡± Wilson replied without thinking.

    "If the threat to the lives and property of our own citizens has not been eliminated, can the government just ignore it?" Tang Jian then asked

    Wilson suddenly felt something bad. He felt as if he had fallen into a language trap carefully designed by Tang Jian. Seeing the hesitation on Wilson's face, Tang Jian asked: "Mr. Wilson, do you think you can ignore it?"

    "Thisof course it can't be done" Wilson was already riding a tiger and could only answer

    "That's it," Tang Jian said with a smile: "Our country has many businessmen in Hawaii. Now that the native Hawaiian Polynesians are back in power, if we withdraw our troops rashly, I think the lives and property of our businessmen in Hawaii will be greatly affected."  A big threat. As the motherland of the Chinese, China certainly has the right to protect our citizens. Regarding the Hawaiian Islands, I really hope that your country can take them back, but the situation in Hawaii is not stable now. Our fleet must ensure that all  Only when the lives and property of the Chinese in Hawaii are safe can the Chinese troops be withdrawn. Mr. Wilson, do you think this is true?"

    You can¡¯t take back what you said right away. Wilson could only nodded helplessly.

    "Hawaii will eventually be returned to the United States. As for your businessmen in Hawaii, we in the United States will definitely continue to protect them from any harm," Wilson vowed.

    Tang Jian shook his head and said: "I won't bother your country's government with this. Since the situation in Hawaii is not stable, I have decided to withdraw all Hawaiian Chinese back to the country. At that time, the Chinese fleet will also withdraw, and will definitely bring a complete  Return the complete Hawaii to the United States.¡±

    "Really" Wilson was a little overjoyed. He did not expect that the negotiations to return to Hawaii would go so smoothly this time. The local American government in Hawaii did not like the Chinese on Hawaii Island because most of the economy was controlled by the Chinese.  In the hands of local American businessmen, the interests of local American businessmen have been greatly reduced, and the living space has become extremely narrow. It would be best if all the Chinese on the island could be expelled with justifiable excuses.

    Tang Jian changed the subject and continued: "However, Mr. Wilson, you also know that there are at least tens of thousands of Chinese on Hawaii Island. In addition, many industries of Hawaiian Chinese on Hawaii Island want to be transferred back to China.  It will definitely not happen overnight, so I hope your government will give us a little more time. All Chinese warships and Chinese will be transferred back to the country. By then, the entire Hawaiian Islands will still belong to your United States."

    "That's no problem! I just don't know how long it will take for your government to transfer all the Chinese on Hawaii Island?" Wilson was quite happy. Although the South China Sea dispute sacrificed a small part of the interests of the United States, it was finally resolved and it was important.  What's more, as long as the news of the peaceful recovery of Hawaii can be spread back to the country, it means that Wilson will get more popular votes in the presidential election early next year, and he will not be far away from the presidential throne.

    "President Tang Jian, how much time do you need?" Wilson asked happily

    "At least a year," Tang Jian raised his middle finger and said

    "One year?" Wilson looked at Tang Jian in disbelief. With China's national strength, it would only take a few months to evacuate those tens of thousands of people. How could it take a year?

    "Mr. Wilson, do you think it's too long?" Tang Jian stared into Wilson's eyes and asked with a smile

    "Dear President Tang Jian, to be honest, we cannot accept this condition. We will give your country at most six months to evacuate its citizens," Wilson said seriously

      When Tang Jian heard that Wilson cut off half of his head, he was not angry at all and said with a smile: "Mr. Wilson and I hit it off. I am happy to be friends with Mr. Wilson. Since Mr. Wilson is in such a difficult position, I won't force him to do anything.  At worst, China will suffer some losses, time is tight, six months is just six months." At the end of the sentence, Tang Jian still had a look of pain in his face.

    At this time, Wilson, who was half a step slower to react, realized, God, I've been tricked again.

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