"I disagree!" In the council chamber of Iolani Palace, Queen Lydia's angry voice was heard, "Do you think that the shame that the Americans have inflicted on us Polynesians over the years is not enough?" Don't you think that the discrimination and insult that Americans have inflicted on you Han people over the years is not enough? ”

"I've had enough! My nation has had enough, too! If you are willing to endure it, then, then, you can leave this Hawaiian island and go to America! See what they will do with your passion! ”

Beautiful Victoria stood at the door, listening to her aunt's angry shouts, sad and anxious. When she first heard about Zhu Qiu's plan, she was also very angry and puzzled. But in the past two years, she has traveled around the Pacific Rim countries, seen the pain and arrogance of Japan's transformation, appreciated the chaos and wildness of the United States, and experienced the suffering and decay of the Qing Dynasty, but what impressed her the most was the many island countries in Southeast Asia, which were forced to accept the ravages under the guns of the powerful countries. How similar their situation was to Hawaii at that time!

However, Zhu Qiu is right, in this era, there is no possibility of independence for a small island country like Hawaii. Because, Hawaii does not have the ability to protect itself. Hawaii, only by hiding under the wings of a powerful country, can it wait for the opportunity for its independence. This process is very long, but it has to be accepted. This is the fate of small countries.

Victoria silently recited the name in her heart, quieting herself. She waited at the door for her mind to calm down, and then walked into the chamber.

In the conference hall, Chen Ping was still trying to persuade each other: "Your Majesty, this is not the time to be rash. There are no iron mines, no factories, and even tens of thousands of people in Hawaii. Don't you know what our dignified China looks like now? What a lesson from the past! Her Majesty! ”

But Queen Lydia still stared at him angrily, and scolded, "Have you forgotten how your grandfather was forced to leave Hawaii?" Have you forgotten the injustice suffered by you Han people in recent years? Have you forgotten how our hundreds of thousands of Hawaiians were wiped out by the plague brought by the whites? Have you forgotten the insults that the whites have imposed on me over the years? You may have forgotten, but I, Queen Liliukalani of the Kingdom of Hawaii, have not forgotten for a minute! ”

"Auntie," Victoria said softly as she came to Queen Lydia's side, "why is Auntie so angry? In the past two years, Siming has done his best to restore you smoothly, and in the uprising a few days ago, he was born and died. His words, even if they are a bit contrary, but you should listen to them carefully, after all, he is also for us Hawaii. ”

Queen Lydia glanced at Victoria deeply, and her anger suddenly turned into a long sigh: "Victoria, what am I fighting for, others don't understand, don't you know?" Although I am the queen now, I will give this Hawaii to you sooner or later. Over the years, you have traveled all over the world, although it is said to be a study tour, but my aunt knows that you are looking for that Oriental, that Zhu Yizhou, and he saved you. However, you can't let your emotions replace your reason, don't think that whatever Zhu Yizhou says is right and feasible. ”

Queen Lydia's words turned Victoria's face red, which was already very beautiful, but now it is even more delicate.

"Auntie," Victoria glanced at Chen Ping next to him, Chen Ping turned his head and forced a smile, Victoria saw this, took the queen's hand and said angrily: "Where did you go......

Queen Lydia looked at her beautiful niece with a secret sadness in her heart. Yes, the Kalakaua royal family, which was once extremely prosperous, is now only left with the two women to support it. The Kingdom of Hawaii is even more stormy and crumbling. How do you know that what Chen Ping said is the best choice now, they Orientals have thousands of years of wisdom and wisdom, and in this regard, they always have to outperform themselves. But I just didn't want to be reconciled, thinking that I was imprisoned by the white people in America for no reason, thinking that I couldn't even get the compensation I deserved all these years, and thinking of the life that my people had lived like cattle and horses in the past few years, I couldn't swallow this breath no matter what. When I am old, I may have to go to God in a few years, and in any case, I want to leave a safe and stable environment for Victoria.

"Victoria, you tell your aunt, what do you think?" Queen Lydia asked.

"Auntie, I have been touring around the country in the past few years, and I think Siming's words are right." Seeing Queen Lydia's frown, Victoria hurriedly said, "Auntie, let me finish!" ”

"I have been to Nanyang, where the indigenous people are as industrious and kind as us, but they are also like us, living like cattle and horses, and the white people rely on guns and cannons, rampant and domineering, and act as a blessing. But there is no way, their weapons are not as advanced as the whites, and their science is not as advanced as the whites. It is impossible to take back the land and sovereignty from the white man. ”

"Today, our Kingdom of Hawaii has been re-established, which is so rare, this is Siming and ...... The result of years of planning and operation. But, auntie, we are in this vast and vast Pacific Ocean, surrounded by boundless waters, and we have no white ships and cannons, and we cannot defend our country on our own! ”

"Yizhou is right, this era is still the era of colonizers, or the era of strong ships and guns. As a small island nation, we can only choose to rely on a strong country in order to survive. ”

"Today's powerful countries are none other than Britain, France, Germany, Japan and the United States. Over the years, I have also carefully examined their political system, and I also believe that joining the United States of America is the best option, because the United States of America is firmly federal, and their federal system can preserve our local rights in Hawaii to the greatest extent. Moreover, we are only temporarily joining the Union, and when the time comes, we will definitely restore our independence from Hawaii! ”

After a long speech, Victoria stood quietly beside Queen Lydia, who looked at her niece who was talking eloquently, and suddenly her eyes filled with tears. Victoria hurriedly asked, "Auntie, am I not right?" ”

Queen Lydia shook her head and said, "No, what you said is very reasonable, in fact, Siming has already told me these words several times. I understand it too. My concern is, even though you say it so well, will the white people agree? Will they still demand the restoration of the previous government? ”

Queen Lydia's question, Chen Ping and Victoria, had no way to answer it, because they were not sure. Yes, this plan was planned by Zhu Qiu, and the two of them are convinced of Zhu Qiu's ability and know the benefits of doing so, but whether it can be done or not is anyone's bottom in their hearts.

Yes, you just overthrew the government of the United States of America here, and then you immediately ran over and said, I'm going to join you and be one of you. Anyone who hears such news will find it unbelievable and incomprehensible. If you want to join, why overturn it? If you're overthrown, why are you joining?

However, this is Zhu Qiu's consistent method, which always makes people feel unexpected, but when it really works, it feels natural and natural. Who knows, what arrangements he made in advance for this time in the United States? After all, the Zhu family also had a history of prosperity in the United States of America more than 50 years ago.

When Queen Lydia saw that the two people she asked were speechless, she knew that these two people were just lobbyists, and the real person in charge was the little boy hiding behind.

"I see. However, I can't gamble with the fate of the Kingdom of Hawaii. As you say, if there is no hope of success, I would rather let this Hawaiian island sink to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean than bow my head to these white people again. Call Zhu Qiu and let him tell me. ”

"Is the Queen calling me?" Immediately, that clear voice sounded outside. The three of them looked, and sure enough, they saw Zhu Qiu slowly pacing in.

"I've seen Her Majesty!" Zhu Qiu bowed to the queen, "I've seen my little mother!" But he saluted Victoria. Victoria blushed and whispered, but hurriedly turned her head away. "Brother Siming!" Zhu Qiu nodded at Chen Ping.

"The Queen must have asked me about joining the United States of America." Zhu Qiu said with a smile.

Queen Lydia had dealt with Juqiu a few times, and knew that this young man was an extremely intelligent man, and you didn't have to open your mouth to talk to him, he would be able to tell you what you wanted to know. She knows that this is the power of the top talent produced by the oriental tradition. Zhu Yizhou is also like this, their father and son are extremely smart people.

Zhu Qiu smiled and continued: "This matter is actually very simple, but it is just a political transaction. The United States of America is not the only one who wants our treasure of Hawaii, as far as I know, Japan's combined fleet has already set off for Hawaii; Germany's Far East Fleet will also come over soon, and Britain, France, and Russia will not lag behind. A few days later, the warships of the great powers gathered in Hawaii, but Pearl Harbor was the best port. So, when that time comes, they just want to fight, but they can't fight, and we, Hawaii, are strange goods, and when the time comes, give the United States a suitable excuse, and it will naturally borrow the donkey from the slope.

In the final analysis, we Hawaii exchange military and diplomatic power for administrative power, that is to say, our Hawaii is still garrisoned and protected by the military of the United States of America, but all administrative and civil affairs on the island must be decided by ourselves, and we will also have seats in the Senate and House of Representatives. ”

"So, Queen Liliukalani, you can rest assured. The interests of the Kingdom of Hawaii will not be lost even a little. After all, the situation in front of me was bought by more than 100 lives of my Hongmen, and if I couldn't give them an explanation, I wouldn't have the face to see their families. ”

The queen stared at Zhu Qiu carefully, calculating in her heart how feasible his words were. But when I think about it, I still find it incomprehensible. I really don't know how these Orientals have so many twists and turns in their heads.

Seeing that the queen still looked unconvinced, Zhu Qiu took out a telegram from his bosom and said to the queen: "This is a telegram from the Presbyterian Church of the United States, Priest Joe Joseph, you will know the end of it at a glance. ”

Victoria took the telegram and handed it to Queen Lydia, Chen Ping asked Zhu Qiu with his eyes on the side, and Zhu Qiu nodded. Chen Ping smiled, and the whole person looked at it and felt much more relaxed.

Queen Lydia took the telegram and looked at it with intent, and there were only eight words on it:

"The lobbying has been successful, but An Junxin!"