In the late September in Porto Herograjvo in the Azores, the weather is the best day of the year.\\

In the European Immigration Health and Quarantine Area in the US Concession, under the watchful eye of a number of army officers and soldiers, groups of sick and impoverished refugees were still queuing up to receive lunch, and several medical personnel transferred from the mainland were arranging tent accommodation for a group of refugees who had just disembarked from the ship.

In the Consulate General, Shi Wenbo was already dazzled by the large stack of European immigration audit materials in front of him, and at first he could read them carefully one by one and stamp them for confirmation, but later he directly threw them to the female secretary to read to himself.

Anna was already determined to "guard" in Anglo Heroísmo to watch herself, which made Swenbo extremely depressed and had to restrain a lot. In addition to fulfilling his duties as a consul general, he went to the land on the southern shore of the US Concession to check the progress of the construction of his "Atlantis" entertainment city.

But just like that, he still can't feel at ease. Because early yesterday morning, I received the latest notice from China. According to the government's arrangement, Swenbo will serve as the country's diplomatic envoy and take his wife Anna to the Kingdom of Spain at the right time. This open diplomatic visit would divert the attention of the Kingdom of Spain from the visit of a business delegation from the Chinese American Republic to England, and serve as a flank cover for intelligence organizations to carry out covert operations in England.

As the year 1625 approaches, chapter 163 and time slot of the Thirty Years' War in Europe.

As soon as I walked into the hall of the consulate general, I saw several men dressed as European nobles walking in solemnly, and several female clerks of the consulate were leading the way very politely.

"It's English?" The moment Swenbo turned to enter the hallway, he seemed to hear the whispered conversation of these people. I couldn't help but look back, and sure enough, I saw the female clerk leading these strange and arrogant European nobles to the second floor. It seems that he is going to Su Zining's office.

"Oh God! Honey, the child has a little fever today! ”

Just as he was about to invite the staff in the hall to ask what was going on, he heard his wife's familiar voice coming from the corridor behind him. And it was full of anxiety and panic. When she turned back again, she saw Anna looking at herself pitifully with a tearful expression, while the servant behind her, Tina, was in her arms. is holding his baby son.

"Got a cold? Let's go to the hospital! Shi Wenbo was startled, and quickly took his wife's hand, and the two walked towards the consul general's gate, preparing to go to the small hospital in the same consulate general area.

In a spacious office on the second floor of the Consulate General, three English nobles were collectively taking off their hats to Su Zining, who was still sitting behind his desk, just smiling at the diplomatic envoys who came from England.

"Mr. Adams, we meet again." Su Zining smiled and pointed to the chair on the next side, then turned his head to the other two strange men, "If I'm not mistaken." These two must have been the envoys of His Majesty the King of England. ”

"This is the representative of the National Assembly of England, the venerable Mr. John." Adams, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United States of America, who had already seen the unpredictable prophet in front of him, began to lukewarmly introduce his companions, "This is the closest attendant of His Majesty the King of England. His Excellency Baron Hunt. ”

Turning his gaze to the handsome young man opposite, who looked to be only in his twenties, Su Zining wanted to laugh. The aesthetics and fetishes of King James I of England are indeed famous in history, including several of the most popular courtiers, all of whom were extremely feminine in their manners.

A historical document writes interestingly: "Now it seems. There is no reason other than handsomeness that explains why they chose to be kings. His Majesty's intense affection may indicate that he mistook each other's genders and mistook them for women, no wonder Sir Somerset and the Duke of Buckingham so deliberately dressed themselves as women. Although their every move seems to be bewitching and unrestrained, their achievements in imitating women have reached the point where words cannot describe it. ”

For example, the current little-known Baron Hunt is a typical "receptive" beautiful man.

"It is a great honour to meet all three, and I wonder if there is a response to the credentials that my Government has entrusted Mr. Adams to transmit to His Majesty the King of England? Don't worry, try the real oriental tea first. ”

After Su Zining shook hands with the guests one by one, a female secretary served oriental green tea. Unlike the 17th century, when Europeans drank Oriental green tea with salt and spices, the light aroma of tea today made the three English magnates a little curious.

"On behalf of His Majesty Majesty James King of England, I express my incomprehension at the conduct of your country in the New World of North America." The coquettish baron of England had an arrogant expression at this time, as if he didn't take the disaster described by Adams before seriously, "I solemnly announce one thing now, the London Company and its Virginia Colonial Company and Massachusetts Colonial Company have been dissolved by His Majesty the King from now on, and all related properties will be taken over to the royal family, so ......"

"I don't care about the domestic affairs of England." Su Zining raised his hand and interrupted the other party's speech very impolitely.

"Watch your wording, Mr. Minister!" Adams, who had lost his status as a director of the company, stood up impatiently at this time, "This is a legal disposition of the North American colonial property by His Majesty the King of England!" Including the repossession of land belonging to the Crown of England by any means! ”

"I don't understand what you mean, Mr. Adams." Su Zining could already guess the reason why the other party's attitude was much tougher than before, but he was still calm on the surface.

"A few months ago. A strong English fleet has gone to Summers Island (Bermuda), and I think we should recalibrate the content of the negotiations. Baron Hunt proudly took out a letter from his pocket and put it in front of Su Zining, "Your Majesty welcomes your country's business visit and is willing to establish a friendship with your country, but this needs to be done after the settlement of the issue of Summers Island." ”

"Huh. I approve. Su Zining finally couldn't help laughing, and then under the other party's surprised and annoyed expression, he also took out a letter from the drawer. Gently pushed in front of the other party, "Please rest assured, in my opinion." The problem has been satisfactorily resolved. I have received the latest battle report from our naval command. More than two months ago, our naval fleet annihilated a pirate fleet off the coast of Bermuda's Twin Bay Islands, leaving only one fish that slipped through the net, and which may return to England in the near future. According to the prisoner interrogation, the leader of the pirate fleet is named Achill, and our Government, in accordance with the law, has executed these criminals who undermine the security and stability of the Atlantic. ”

As soon as these words came out, the three English delegates all opened their mouths, and they all seemed to be a little unconvinced.

"Also, before the King of England officially dissolved the Virginia Colonial Company. The Virginia Colonization Company has signed a peace treaty with our Government concerning the illegal colonization of North America, and this is a copy, and it is believed that the other will arrive in England shortly. Since the English crown has inherited all the property of the Virginia Colonial Company, it is natural that the obligation to fulfill this peace treaty also belongs to the English royal family. ”

I opened the text of the peace agreement with a suspicious expression, and only read a few lines. Adams, a former director of the London firm, stood up. Then, as if he had felt rude, he sat down again in despair, and handed the peace book to his companion.

It was another out-and-out earth-shattering thunderbolt, and the North American side of Virginia signed such a peace treaty after the defeat, and "sold" the entire North American colony for 80,000 pounds!

£80,000 was not a huge amount, but the interests of the North American colonies were long-term. However, in the terms of the peace treaty, the Virginia Colonial Company clearly defined the illegality of the colonies of Virginia and Massachusetts in a defeated position, and terminated its colonial activities in North America during the peace treaty. Acknowledging the 80,000 pounds is tantamount to admitting the claims of China and the United States, and if they do not admit it, then China and the United States can remove all traces of England in Virginia by force after the expiration of the peace treaty on the other side's violation of the terms of the peace treaty!

No matter which result you choose, you will put your face in front of the Chinese American Republic and wait for it.

"God, this is blatant blackmail! England is unacceptable! Hunter began to scream, his handsome face flushed with white. A seemingly simple peace treaty, which was explained word by word by the other party, made the English aristocracy, who was still in a period of confusion about modern international diplomatic norms, very angry.

"This is a formal peace treaty between the Virginia Colonization Company and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of our country, and the Virginia Colonization Company was authorized by the King of England to dispose of the colonial affairs of North America before its dissolution. Based on absolute respect for diplomatic agreements, our Navy has stopped all military operations. Su Zining grinned and held the teacup and stared at the young and impulsive Baron Hunt, "Of course, we also understand that your side may tear up the diplomatic peace treaty, and we are also mentally prepared for this." ”

"Your Excellency Minister Su, perhaps Mr. Adams and I, as well as His Excellency Baron Hunt, will return to China for instructions, and I will give you an answer later." John, the representative of the National Assembly of England, who had not spoken, was very calm at this time.

"Yes, I will continue to wait here for your guests from England! In addition, I hope that your country will accept the sincerity of our business community, and if the visit of the business delegation can be carried out smoothly, I believe that the two countries will establish an exemplary Atlantic relationship in the future. ”

"Hmm!" John, the representative of the National Assembly, who was faintly standing opposite to the English royal family, had an unusually serious expression at this time.

The Englishman left the office, the small door on one side opened, and Yuan Xinyi, who had a big belly, walked out.

"Just making the English aware that continental Europe has interests and vital interests that go far beyond the North American New World will force them to change direction for decades to come." Su Zining took his wife to his side and handed the reply letter from the King of England to the other party with a smile, "James I is about to run out of oil and will not live next spring, this kind of letter may not be written by him at all." We need you to help us polish a letter to the National Assembly of England so that the big businessmen can understand it. ”

"What details should I pay attention to?" Yuan Xinyi roughly flipped through the letter of the King of England full of 17th-century style polite words, and did not quite understand what her husband meant.

"Let them know. England would have lost a share of Atlantic trade that could have been shared with Spain by investing its power in North America. Moreover, this is bound to push the Chinese American Republic of China completely to the side of Spain. They were also told that the Congress of the American Republic of China was sympathetic to England in the Far East and the Dutch conflict......"

When Su Zining said this, he suddenly paused. Then with a rather complicated expression, he repeatedly glanced at the diplomatic letter brought by Baron Hunt: "Wife, I always feel as if something is missing. ”

"Don't you think it's too smooth? It's normal to feel this way. Yuan Xinyi sat on her husband's lap and put her hands around each other's necks. You've worked hard, but you're thinking too much and doing too much. ”

"Look at this." Su Zining opened the drawer. He took out a copy of the message, "It was a telegram from China that was sent in the morning. In the middle of this month, while patrolling the Mass Carriage Bay, the light cruiser USS Discovery had a standoff with a French sailing ship coming from the direction of Quebec. ”

"The French in Quebec went south?" Yuan Xinyi was a little surprised.

"Historically, the French colonies of Quebec and the English colonies of Massachusetts clashed after 1631. This time, however, the French did not act of hostility, but came to 'visit' us, just as the Dutch in New Amsterdam and the English in Massachusetts Bay greeted each other in history. Su Zining smiled wryly, "In recent years, with the continuous expansion of the scale of our Atlantic trade, domestic information has spread bit by bit, and our specific sphere of influence in North America. In the eyes of the Spaniards, the French, the English, and even the Dutch, it was no longer a big secret. ”

"Then we are not afraid, don't you say that all the Europeans in the whole of North America are now less than half of the population of our country!" Yuan Xinyi, who often chats with her husband, also understands some of the historical conditions of North America in the early 17th century. I don't think it's a big deal.

"Hehe, history always fluctuates because of certain butterfly wings, and in fact, we create a lot of similar fluctuations. Maybe I'm a little nervous......" Hearing his wife's comforting words that were not like comfort, Su Zining's little uneasiness calmed down a little.

At the entrance of the small hospital in the Consulate General's area, Shi Wenbo and his wife and children had just walked out of the hospital. I saw a crowd of people outside the side gate of the consulate general area dozens of meters away from the gate of the hospital.

Two squads of Chinese Army soldiers barricaded the doorway with loaded guns, obstructing about seven or eight European men and women who looked dressed like they had settled in the American Concession for a long time.

All kinds of goods from the mainland have made the American Concession of Heroes Port "dressed" up to resemble the mainland, especially the clothing and daily life content, and it is difficult for Shi Wenbo and others to distinguish this place from the Long Island New Area of Mancheng. The seven or eight European men and women in front of him were all dressed in gorgeous clothes, and one of them was a pregnant woman, and she was snuggled into her husband's arms with a painful expression.

"Please, Mr. Lieutenant, my wife is really having a difficult birth! She's the only one for me! ”

The honest European man was begging Lieutenant Cheng Peng, who was embarrassed, and several men who seemed to be neighbors around him were echoing, and one of the men who knew Chinese was still helping to translate.

"What's wrong? Come to have a baby again? Shi Wenbo walked behind the soldiers with Anna and called Cheng Peng over.

"Well, since last month, this has been about $60,000 in Chapter 163, which is almost enough to top the tax for most of the first half of the year.

Hence this. A large number of production projects that only require the most basic labor force to do have inevitably flowed out of the country along the path that Yang Wenwen has found. For example, the imported tobacco leaves of the West Point Tobacco Company are directly put in the port of Recife, Brazil, and the finished tobacco shreds transported back to China can be directly used to make zuò cigarettes; NORINCO's chromite beneficiation workshop is also located in the port of San Salvador, Brazil, to ensure that all the chromite returned by sea is concentrate grade to save comprehensive costs......

Enterprises also have to regularly rotate some old technicians to be responsible for the management of foreign factories, which naturally inadvertently flows the situation in China and the United States to the local area. These refugees who once came from Europe have what they call the strong national strength of China and the United States, the superior national treatment of China and the United States, and the affluent and stable high-end life. All of them are coveted by their fellow Europeans, and part of the "Civil Law" concerning China and the United States has attracted the secret attention of some Europeans who immigrated to China and the United States.

As long as the child of his family is born in the Consulate General of the United States Concession, the child will have the nationality of the Republic of China and the United States of America when he lands, and even the direct parents can obtain national status. Since this year, this "loophole" has become a shortcut for some stranded people in the American concession of Galísmo to the Azores.

And so. The "national image and cultural export of China and the United States" promoted by Shi Wenbo was staged in Angra de Marísmo de Mercio in the Azores, and the European couples who were trying their best to conceive their children and keep the opportunity began to "storm" the consulate general district, in order to let their children fall on the soil of the American Republic of China.

More than an hour later, under the heart-rending groans of pain of a pregnant woman, a baby was born in the hospital of the Consulate General, and the European husband outside the door was overwhelmed with excitement. A nurse walked out with the baby's birth card and the parents' registration information, intending to go to one of the offices inside the Consulate General to go through the formalities.

Tuesday, October 1, 1624.

The National Day parade took place in the central square of the southern district of Manchurian, and three light infantry battalions totaling 900 troops took to the square under the guidance of the military music honor guard "March of the Soldiers". The guard of honor flags, bright trombones and percussion instruments, combined with the neat and rhythmic percussion of dozens of drummers, coupled with the beautiful waving of the command staff in the hands of the tall and beautiful female military music honor guard in the lead, set off waves of applause and cheers in the crowd of onlookers on both sides of the square.

The infantry phalanx of nine men marched through the square in three columns, rifles raised in unison, the pace was unison, and the formation was so strict that it was outrageous, and the radio in the square was roaring all kinds of nonsense propaganda. Flaunting military might and national strength has become a daily activity in the American Republic of China, and building national pride is the goal of those in power.

Standing on the side of the viewing platform, Scott, who was officially awarded the rank of lieutenant only yesterday, was dressed in a straight military uniform, and his hand in the military salute never dropped the brim of his hat. Looking at the neat infantry and the enthusiastic crowd of citizens who walked through the layers, Scott, who had been studying quietly at West Point for a year and a half, knew that this was a precursor to another major military operation for the country.

According to the arrangement of the Army Command, Lieutenant Scott will be a subordinate of Feng Bin, who has just been promoted to a major in the Army, and command an infantry company to join the combat reinforcement battalion. The reinforced battalion, which will be up to six companies with more than 700 troops, will go to Guadeloupe, which has been renamed "Butterfly Island" in advance, and the battle order is simple: to clear the Caribbeans on the island as quickly as possible.

Scott, who has received a lot of "novelty" military knowledge, has undergone many changes compared to the image of the once brave frontier sergeant major, and has become more quiet and introverted. Next to him is his newly married wife Brenda, and now the lieutenant's wife is wearing a dignified and beautiful Western-style dress, holding a sunhat in one hand and her husband's arm in the other, with a sweet smile on her face.

As the country's hottest heroic soldier at present, the combination with the grassroots Cinderella Brenda has become a good story among the citizens. The story of an unknown girl who stayed at the bedside when the hero was seriously ill became a household name, and even narrowed the emotional distance between the military officer class and the civilian population.

The Neiwan Fortress resounded with a salute, and in the rumbling salute, the atmosphere of the National Day ceremony was pushed to the maximum. (To be continued)

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