Chapter 757: Welcome Back to China (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
"Long live the Empire! Long live His Majesty the Emperor! The Chinese on the dock shouted loudly. They are crying out from the heart. For them, the Emperor was undoubtedly a figure far away from them and unattainable. However, His Majesty the Emperor asked people to greet them at the bottom on his behalf, and claimed to protect them, which undoubtedly moved them very much. Far overseas, they originally thought that they would have the opportunity to bathe in the emperor's grace in this life, but they didn't expect that the emperor's grace was vast, even if they were overseas travelers, they could also get the protection of the country!
For a time, the dock was full of such cheers. The numbness and confusion on the faces of the Chinese people have disappeared cleanly. In its place, there is self-confidence and expectation of the outside world.
The US officials on the dock could not help but feel a little tired in their hearts. Anyway, now these Chinese are finally American citizens. The Prime Minister of the Chinese Empire actually made such a speech, didn't he accuse these Chinese of being oppressed in the United States in disguise? Of course, the current Chinese Empire is not a small country, but a world-class power that can sit on an equal footing with the United States. The Chinese prime minister made some such remarks, and the US officials did not say much about it, at most they just made a few slanders in their hearts.
Subsequently, Yang Du, Tang Shaoyi, and Marshal Shi Tianhan spoke to the representatives of the Chinese on behalf of the empire. Their kind attitude made these Chinese people very emotional, and they also realized the motherland's care for them.
According to the itinerary of the Imperial delegation, they will stay in San Francisco for two days before taking the train to Washington.
The governor of California came forward to give a banquet to the visiting Chinese delegation. As a state on the west coast of the United States, the governor of California knew that if China and the United States went to war, California would definitely become a battlefield. The Pacific Ocean is vast though. But it seems that it is not so easy to stop the Chinese. Even the Hawaiian Islands are now threatened by the Chinese? China's islands in the Pacific Ocean pose a direct threat to the Hawaiian Islands of the United States.
Some prominent Chinese were also invited, and it can be seen that they were all invited for the first time. It can be seen the arrival of the imperial delegation. The status of these Chinese has also improved a lot.
After a night's rest, the Imperial delegation traveled to Chinatown to meet with the Chinese delegates in the United States. Situ Jizan and others were waiting for the imperial delegation outside the Zhonghua Gate in Chinatown. All the residents of Chinatown are beaming.
At 9 a.m., the Imperial delegation arrived in Chinatown by car. The Chinese people in Chinatown have long been looking forward to the big officials of the empire. Yesterday on the dock, because there were too many people gathered, it was too far apart. A lot of people can only look at it from afar. However, this is no longer the case.
In Chinatown, Imperial Prime Minister Yang Du, Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi, and Chief of General Staff Marshal Shi Tianhan cordially talked with the Chinese people. Let them feel the greetings and warmth from the empire.
After that, the crowd arrived at the Zhi Gong Church, which was founded by Situ Gizan. Here, they will have more in-depth exchanges with the representatives of the Chinese in the United States.
"Your Excellency the Prime Minister, Your Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Chief of the General Staff. Your arrival, and the warships of the Imperial Navy anchored in the harbor. But let, the overseas Chinese, raised our eyebrows and breathed a sigh of relief! Situ Jizan sighed.
"Yes! My lord. Didn't you see that the Japanese Navy warships arrived some time ago, and those Japanese devils in the United States are like crazy! A middle-aged Chinese said.
When the Japanese delegation arrived in the United States, it also arrived in San Francisco. Delegation of Japan. In order to show their strength, they also dispatched the latest warships. The battleship Kii, the lead of the Kii-class battleships, and the battlecruiser Hiei, escorted the Japanese delegation to the United States. This is undoubtedly a high-profile display of force by Japan! Even so, though. The empire didn't frighten them at all. Although, the empire only sent one battleship 'Shennong'. But if we really want to fight, even if the battleship 'Kii' and the 'Hiei' battlecruiser combined, they will definitely not be the opponent of the 'Shennong' battleship.
Even though the battleship "Kii" was armed with five twin 10 410-mm guns of 45 times the caliber, the battleship "Shennong" was only equipped with three triple 410-mm guns of 50 times the caliber. However, the battleship "Shennong" of the Imperial Navy was still able to suppress the battleship "Kii". The 50-caliber main gun is already stronger in armor-piercing. In addition, after the empire obtained German technology, the performance of armor-piercing shells was significantly ahead of the Japanese Navy. In addition, the Imperial was far ahead of the Japanese Navy in terms of artillery sighting equipment, fire control systems, and automatic loading systems. This made the Imperial Navy's 'Shennong' battleship almost one-and-two against the Japanese Navy's 'Kii-class' battleships under theoretical conditions. As for the other battleship 'Hiei', the 356-mm guns could hardly pose a threat to the battleship 'Shennong' of the Imperial Navy. After the battleship "Shennong" took out the battleship "Kii", the battlecruiser "Hiei" may have to escape at high speed. After all, the 'Hiei' battlecruiser still had a slight advantage in speed.
"It's all as it should be, and you've suffered all these years. His Majesty the Emperor cares about you very much. Back then, you all helped His Majesty the Emperor. Yang Du said.
"I knew back then that His Majesty the Emperor must be a dragon among men. I never thought that it had only been a few years! His Majesty the Emperor ascended the throne and led China to become one of the most powerful countries in the world. An old man sighed.
"The strength of the empire is also inseparable from the support of you overseas Chinese. At present, although our country is developing rapidly, there is still a big gap between it and the Western powers on the whole. We still have to work hard so that we can one day catch up with the Western powers. The Empire sincerely invites you to return to China for development. Yang Du said.
The large-scale development of the empire and the development of industry and commerce were inseparable from the huge overseas capital. Although the vast majority of these overseas Chinese have a difficult life. However, there are very few people who have amassed a large amount of wealth. If they are willing to return to China to invest, this will allow the empire's industry and commerce to develop more rapidly. It is very helpful to further shorten the relationship between the empire and powerful countries such as the United States.
"Prime Minister, I didn't say that. The empire is growing at a high speed and has formed one of the largest markets in the world. Even the American economy is starting to deteriorate. If we can return to China to invest and build a factory, it will also be very beneficial for us. Situ Jizan said.
"My lords, we have received news that the adults will visit the United States this time and will start talks with the US government on the "Chinese Exclusion Act", is this true?" An old man asked.
Yang Du nodded: "It's true." The "Chinese Exclusion Act" promulgated by the Americans is completely aimed at the Chinese, which is discrimination and insult to the Chinese. The vast number of Chinese have contributed their own efforts, even their lives, to the rise of the United States. But is that how Americans treat the Chinese now? The empire will never sit idly by and watch the Americans oppress the Chinese. β
Almost all of the Chinese who first went to the United States were sold to Americans as piglets, which was exactly equivalent to the black slaves of the year. These Chinese were forced to work in the United States, and many of them were even directly exhausted to death. The Pacific Railroad built by the Americans is even more said to have the bones of Chinese people under every sleeper. It can be seen what a price the Chinese have paid in the United States.
"It's just great. We, the Chinese, have been oppressed by the Americans for so many years. It would be great if Americans could repeale the Chinese Exclusion Act. The Chinese representatives said one after another.
"Of course, now the relationship between the empire and the United States is not harmonious, and even in a state of competition and hostility. It is very difficult to get the U.S. government to agree to repeal the Chinese Exclusion Act. However, the Empire assures you that it will spare no effort to make this work possible. In addition, if everyone oppresses the Chinese, you can go directly to the embassy or consulate to complain, and the empire will help you through diplomatic channels. Imperial Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi also said.
The Chinese delegates all nodded, and they could understand that if they wanted to bring the US government to its knees, it would not be possible to succeed overnight. But at least it gives them a hope.
"Ladies and gentlemen, in fact, for you, returning to China is the best choice. After returning to China, you will no longer be regarded as inferior, and no one will oppress you anymore. Yang Du said.
Of course, you don't have to answer now. We can understand that it is not easy for you to build such a large foundation in the United States. If you give up easily, you will be a little unwilling. The choice is yours, and the Empire warmly welcomes you. Yang Du said.
"Lord Yang, we'll think about it." Situ Jizan and others said.
Then there was a few other things to talk about. For example, the current changes in the empire and so on, these are of interest to these Chinese representatives. The empire also hoped to convey it to other Chinese through the mouths of these representatives. In this way, these Chinese in the United States will definitely be more interested in the empire, and more and more Chinese will be willing to return to China. (To be continued.) )
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