Chapter 527: The Blood of the Pension Army (I)
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Generally speaking, the vote in Congress is not obtained in a day or two, and in fact this kind of voting is the most difficult. Hearings, debates, illustrations...... Wait, at least for a month.
But only this time, the hearing was surprisingly fast! But in two days, it has been concluded that there is no money to pay. Payments had to wait until 1945 to be implemented.
The veterans waiting on the wetland suddenly boiled! At this time, through the reports of the major newspapers and their own contacts, the retired military personnel and more than 20,000 people gathered in Washington!
People stood in front of the federal government with banners and roared!
"We need this money! Now that we're all starving to death, why can't the old men in Congress open their eyes and see?! "A full 20,000 people gathered around the federal government, and although they did not act aggressively, the angry crowd still hoped that Congress would make some concessions.
Hoover looked out of the window in his office, glanced at the crowd, turned his head to the chief of the police department in Washington, and said viciously, "Damn it! Congress has already decided, why haven't you started cleaning up these pigs yet! Did the federal white let you get a salary?! If you can't do it, get out of here! ”
The chief of police was silent for a long time before he said in a deep voice to Hoover: "Mr. President, I hope you know that if we forcibly evict you, it is likely to lead to bloodshed......
"Idiot! I don't care if those bitches are alive or dead! Hoover yelled at the chief of the police department, "I only know, if these pigs don't get out, how can I run for election?!" I'm stuck in Washington now! And Roosevelt, the farmer, could go around canvassing for votes!! ”
At this time, a Republican congressman in the office whispered to Hoover: "Mr. President, maybe we should ask Congress to give them some train tickets and gas." At least it looks better in the media, and they don't leave us and then deport ......."
Hearing this, Hoover turned around, thought for a moment, and nodded to the congressman: "I'll leave this matter to you, and!" Whether Congress agrees or not, I don't want to see these pigs in Washington anymore! If you can't, get out of here! I'll find someone else to do this! ”
Subsequently. Hoover continued to look out the window at the impassioned crowd outside his office. The congressman and the chief of the police department left the president's office with an ugly face.
At this time, Tu Qianjun and Roosevelt had quietly set off. But instead of going to Washington, they went to the town of Lakeled, Missouri, in a three-engine Ford.
The plane was bumpy along the way and even stopped for a day because of the weather. But eventually arrived at the airport. After a long bumpy ride, they arrived in the town of Lakeride.
They came to a seemingly ordinary porter and knocked softly on the door.
"It's coming! Wait! An elderly woman's voice rang out, and in a few moments the door opened. An old lady about sixty years old opened the door, and when she saw the tall Tu Qianjun's Oriental face and Roosevelt's face, she couldn't help but be stunned!
"Warren, who's coming?! Why didn't you invite guests in?! At this moment, a deep baritone voice came out of the room. This man's voice should sound not young, but the momentum that is as steady as a mountain still comes out!
"Jack! The tiger is coming. And Mr. Governor Rothfurt! They're coming to our house?! The old lady, who was called Warren, turned and shouted into the room. After a while, Tu Qianjun and Roosevelt saw an old man about seventy years old wearing a military uniform without a military rank, slowly walking to the door.!
Although this old man is getting older, his waist is still straight! The military uniform on his body is meticulous, and his eyes are as sharp as a blood-stained saber! When the old man saw Junzi and Roosevelt, he couldn't help but smile.
"You two, what are you doing at my house without going to your campaign?!" This is General Pershing, a beautiful ** expert and a special general of the army, nicknamed "Iron Hammer"!
"Hello General!" Tu Qianjun gave a meticulous military salute to the old man, and then said in a deep voice: "We came here." It's for a bunch of veterans! ”
Pershing was stunned for a moment when he heard this, then waved his hand and said, "Are you talking about Washington?!" I know this matter, and I believe the federal government will take care of it. You don't have to worry too much. Just do your own thing! ”
The old man didn't mean to invite them into the house, but just started talking about things at the door. As soon as Pershing's words came out, Tu Qianjun responded in a deep voice: "General, maybe things are not so simple......
Saying that, Tu Qianjun paused and continued: "These retired soldiers can't live anymore, but according to our information, the Congress rejected John. Wright. Congressman Patelman's proposal. As a result, these veterans are now surrounded in Washington and do not leave......"
"I'm worried that if this continues, it will likely lead to a large-scale conflict!" Tu Qianjun looked at Pershing and said in a deep voice: "If there is a conflict or even casualties, then it is still the United States that suffers!" ”
Pershing couldn't help but hesitate when he heard Tu Qianjun say this, he turned his head to look at Roosevelt and said in a deep voice: "Has things really come to this point?!" The old men in Congress just don't do such a thing no matter how stupid they are, right?! ”
Roosevelt shook his head with a wry smile and said to Pershing, "General." In fact, the police department in Washington has already taken action. I'm worried that things will eventually get out of hand and cause irreparable damage......"
At this moment, Roosevelt's secretary hurried over with a pale face! At Roosevelt they shouted, "Mr. Governor! Something happened! Just now a telegram has been sent from Washington, and there has been a violent clash between the police and the protesters! Two retired soldiers were shot dead and several police officers were wounded......"
"The Government of the District of Columbia sent a letter to Herbert. President Hoover reported that they were unable to maintain order; President Hoover announced that if the crowd did not disperse, he would consider ordering federal troops to enter Washington!! ”
A word, the earth is shattered!
"These bastards!! What do they want to do?! Do they want to ruin America?! Damn it!! Pershing, who had been hesitant, roared like an angry lion when he heard the news: "Damn it! This group of bastards should be sent to be hanged!! They are soldiers who fought for America!! ”
Eyes turned back to Washington for a few days. After a heated debate, Congress quickly decided that the people who had come to Washington to petition could pay for their journey home, providing them with subsidies that included train tickets, gasoline and some cash.
Although the Congressional decision was disappointing, the majority chose to accept the proposal. The crowd gradually dispersed, and most of them chose to get train tickets and subsidies and leave quietly.
But there are still nearly 8,000 people who are unwilling to leave, and they are determined to fight to the end! But what gave them a shot in the arm was a speech, retired Marine Corps Major General Smandeli. Butler came to the scene, and he impassionedly shouted at the assembled retired soldiers for unity!
"Those who have served in military uniforms but have not been able to unite are the worst! Why can't we fight for our rights?! Unreasonable system, we should dare to fight with him! If you don't have the courage, you don't deserve to tell someone that you've ever worn this uniform!! ”
I have to say that the major general's speech made these originally somewhat wavering crowds firm again. Some of the people who had received gasoline, ration money, or train tickets returned to the scene. Some people even received various rations but chose to continue the struggle!
"Damn it! Butler, this bitch-raised bastard! What is he talking nonsense?! Hoover was furious in his office, and the situation that had calmed down most of the time now seemed to continue in a direction he didn't know!
"I'm telling you, today! Just today! I have to see this bunch of pigs get out! I don't care what they think, if you can't handle it then you're going to fuck me off! Hoover pointed to the poor police chief's nose and scolded.
"Take your men and get those pigs out of Washington for me right now!! I don't want to see them in Washington again!! ”
The chief of the police department left the president's office in embarrassment, and then organized the entire police department to go to the gathering place of the retired soldiers with weapons! The chief himself commanded, and he yelled at his men.
"The president told me to get them away, or I'm going to have to fuck off! It's simple, if I fuck off, I'll let you all fuck off! Don't you want to get another penny! Got it?! Today! Gotta fuck them out today! Either that's it, let's fuck off! ”
When these police inspectors raided and came to the gathering place of the soldiers, everyone was stunned! They simply did not expect that Washington would choose to expel them by force! And these soldiers, who have experienced war, are outraged!
The inevitable outbreak of conflict! At first, the officers simply used batons and shields to try to evict the retired soldiers. But apparently it didn't work. Soldiers who have experienced war do not eat a set at all!
"Protect our territory! Let these police inspectors get out!! Under such a call sign, everyone suddenly made a mess with these "police" inspectors! Someone uses a stick to fight against the police! Someone threw a stone at the police!
"Tom! Tom ...... "Several retired soldiers who tried to prevent the police from entering were smashed in the head by the batons, and the blood was left behind the door of the head at once!" But the angry crowd immediately rushed up to prevent the inspectors from entering.
"Damn it! Get rid of these pigs! Fast!! The chief of the police commanded his police officers to beat the crowd with shields and batons. Even they brought in fire water trucks to evict them!
"We will not give in!! We want to see the president!! A veteran who had his head smashed in the head with a baton and kicked to the ground shouted loudly. But he was greeted by a foot in leather boots! (To be continued.)