Chapter 706: Tough Attitude
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By the time the Chinese expeditionary fleet appeared, Honolulu was in chaos. After receiving the notice from the legation, the local Chinese returned to their homes, closed their doors, and no longer went out. The foreign merchants in Honolulu also wanted to flee here. This is especially true of those American businessmen. They had relied on their power in the Kingdom of Hawaii to oppress the local Chinese and plunder their family property. Now that the Chinese reinforcements are coming, you don't have to think about it to know that they will definitely pay the price next, and if you don't do it, you will not only lose property, but also lose your life. Of course, there were also American businessmen who believed that they had the powerful United States of America behind them, ignoring the expeditionary fleets of the Chinese Empire.
The envoys of several countries in the Kingdom of Hawaii came to the legation of the Chinese Empire in the Kingdom of Hawaii, and saw that the guards of the legation had entered the highest state of combat readiness at this moment, which made their hearts sink in. There is no doubt that the ambassador of the Chinese Empire to Mexico was aware of the arrival of the Chinese fleet and was ready for it. Kent, the American minister to the Kingdom of Hawaii, had a very ugly face, and of course he knew what those American businessmen were doing. But this time, if you don't get it right, you'll have to wipe their butts.
After several people were informed of their identities, they were allowed to enter the Imperial Chinese Legation in the Kingdom of Hawaii. In the reception room of the legation, they met Yang Wenhua, the minister of the Chinese Empire to the Kingdom of Hawaii.
"Yang, what the hell is going on? How did the Chinese fleet appear here? And put on a battle form? Reynaud, the French minister to the Kingdom of Hawaii, asked. Because of the close relationship between the two countries, he and Yang Wenhua are also very close. However, in the Kingdom of Hawaii. French power also did not prevail. Therefore, he can only sympathize with the injustice of the Chinese in the Hawaiian Islands.
"Minister Renault, His Majesty the Emperor was very angry when he heard that the vast number of Chinese had been treated unfairly in the Kingdom of Hawaii, so he sent a fleet to support us." Minister Yang Wenhua said with a smile. The arrival of the Chinese Imperial Expeditionary Fleet made his whole person raise his eyebrows, and he was angry with the ones he had received before. Now it's as if it's all vented.
"Is the Chinese fleet just here to support the Chinese?" The British minister to the Kingdom of Hawaii asked. If that's the case, then he's relieved. Although the British also bullied the Chinese in the Kingdom of Hawaii, overall. It's not too strict.
"No, Minister Bao Ling. The Hawaiian kingdom perfunctory us three times and twice, which is a stern provocation for the empire. Other than that. Government Advisor to the Kingdom of Hawaii. Repeatedly insulting the Empire, which undermines the prestige of the Empire. For this, the Kingdom of Hawaii must pay a price! Yang Wenhua said coldly. If you want to get out lightly, this is absolutely impossible. The Chinese Imperial Expeditionary Fleet was dispatched this time in order to annex the entire Hawaiian Kingdom. The entire Hawaiian Islands were then turned into a bridgehead to threaten North America.
Kent, the U.S. minister to the Kingdom of Hawaii, suddenly changed his face, isn't the advisor of the Kingdom of Hawaii the American Reverend Richards? Seeing Minister Yang Wenhua's attitude, I knew that this time the Chinese would not give up. There is no doubt that this incident did not end well.
"Minister Yang Wenhua, the Kingdom of Hawaii is an independent country. Could it be that the Chinese Empire wanted to invade the Hawaiian Kingdom? In that case, the rest of the world will never agree. Minister Kent said.
"We are just trying to get justice for the vast number of Chinese! Kingdom of Hawaii. There must be a price to pay for what they do. In addition, those foreign businessmen who oppress the Chinese will also pay the price this time! Minister Yang Wenhua said categorically.
French Minister Renaud was expressionless, as if it was none of his business. The British Minister Bao Ling's face was not very good-looking, while the American Minister Kent, who was already furious. The Chinese not only have to do it to the Hawaiian Kingdom, but also to the American merchants of the Hawaii Kingdom, which is completely not to give the United States face! The United States is not a small country that can be bullied at will.
"Minister Yang Wenhua, American businessmen are all legitimate businessmen, and there is absolutely no violation of law and discipline, if the Chinese Empire dares to do anything to those innocent businessmen, this is a provocation against the United States of America, and it will be a declaration of war against us!" Minister Kent threatened.
"Haha! A declaration of war? Minister Kent, as you wish. If the United States dares to declare war on the Empire, we will do so. Minister Yang Wenhua said disdainfully. Although the United States is an emerging country, its military strength is far from being comparable with that of the Chinese Empire. Even if the Chinese Empire was now fighting against Russia and the Manchus, it would be no problem not to attack the North American continent and hold only the Hawaiian Islands.
"A declaration of war? Is this a war between China and the United States? Do the Chinese dare to fight against Russia and the United States at the same time? Are they crazy? Minister Yang Wenhua's words made Minister Kent, Minister Bao Ling and Minister Renault stunned. They didn't seem to expect that the Chinese Empire would dare to be so arrogant. This is also because of the lag in news from the Hawaiian Islands, the latest news they got was all from a month ago, and they didn't know that now the Chinese Empire and the United States were on the same footing, and if the American troops did not withdraw from the territory of the Chinese Empire in three months, the two sides would go to war.
"Humph! Minister Yang Wenhua, you will definitely regret it. U.S. Minister Kent viciously threw this sentence away, and then left the Imperial Chinese Legation in the Kingdom of Hawaii.
"Minister Yang Wenhua, the British Imperial Department allowed the Chinese Empire to occupy the Kingdom of Hawaii. The Kingdom of Hawaii is an independent state recognized by the United Kingdom. The Chinese Empire could not attack such a country. British Minister Bao Ling said.
"Minister Bao Ling, we are doing this to protect the vast number of Chinese people in Hawaii. Since the Kingdom of Hawaii cannot treat the Chinese here fairly, then, for the sake of the interests of these Chinese, we can only find our own way. Minister Yang Wenhua did not flinch.
"Yang, it's going to make it hard for me to do this. The British Empire would not recognize the Chinese Empire's occupation of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Minister Bao Ling said. The British also wanted to annex the Hawaiian Islands, but they did not have an advantage here, so it never worked.
"I'm sorry, Minister Bao Ling. This was an order of the Emperor. If Britain is going to stop us, it is our enemy. I am afraid that there will be a conflict that we all want to see. Minister Yang Wenhua warned.
Minister Bao Ling's face suddenly turned pale, Britain did not have troops in the Hawaiian Kingdom, at most only the twenty or thirty guards in the legation. Compared to the Chinese fleet, this is simply weak.
"Minister Bao Ling, in order to avoid unnecessary conflicts. We hope that the people at the British Legation will not go out during this time. Minister Yang Wenhua said directly.
"Humph! Minister Yang Wenhua, I hope that the interests of British merchants in the Kingdom of Hawaii will be harmed. Otherwise, the British Empire would not have rested. ”
"Of course, the envoys of the Bao Ling, those legitimate merchants, will not be harmed. However, those British merchants who used unfair means to oppress the Chinese had to pay a sufficient price. Minister Yang Wenhua said-for-tat.
Minister Bao Ling was very angry, the British Empire is the hegemon of the world! When have you ever been bullied like this? If it weren't for the fact that the British Empire did not have much military strength in the Kingdom of Hawaii, he would have turned his face long ago. In the end, he could only leave in a huff.
"Yang, are you here this time for real?" After both the American and British ministers had left, the French minister, Reynaud, asked.
"Yes, Minister Reynolds, His Majesty the Emperor has already made up his mind to take the Hawaiian Islands. Rest assured, the interests of the French on the island will not be harmed! Minister Yang Wenhua said.
Minister Renault nodded: "Okay! Yang, I won't say anything superfluous. The French government would not object to the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands by the Chinese Empire. ”
Obviously, the French also wanted to annex Hawaii. As a result, now the Chinese are ahead of the curve, and they have no choice but to give up.
"Haha! Minister Renault. Our two countries are allies, and we have annexed the Hawaiian Islands, and France will benefit from it! Minister Yang Wenhua said with a smile.
At this time, the palace of Iolani was already in chaos. King Kamehameha III and Reverend Richards were terrified when they saw that the warships of the Chinese Empire had formed battle formations and pointed their guns at Honolulu.
"Oh God! What should I do? Those Chinese are really going to attack! King Kamehameha III said.
"Your Majesty, we have no choice but to turn to other countries for help. I don't think either the United States of America nor the United Kingdom will sit idly by and watch the Chinese attack the Kingdom of Hawaii. Pastor Richards said.
"Yes, yes, yes! We went to the American minister and the British minister. "King Kamehameha III is like a drowning man grasping at a straw.
"Okay, Your Majesty, I'll go to the American Legation. You send someone to the British legation. Also, you have to be prepared and order all the kingdom's armies to be ready for battle. Once the Chinese start attacking, we have to fight back against them fiercely. Pastor Richards gritted his teeth and said that he never thought things would come to this point.
"Yes, Your Excellency. However, can this army of the Kingdom of Hawaii withstand the attack of those Chinese? "Kamehameha III didn't have that confidence. (To be continued......)