In late May, Expeditionary Force Commander He Meng, Deputy Commander Khalid, Chief of Staff Nie Fengwu, Acting Mayor of San Francisco Lin Zhong, and Deputy Mayor German-American Rummel arrived at the Los Angeles Military Pier.

Everyone stood on the pier and looked forward to the sea. It was evident from the faces of each of them that they were welcoming an unusual guest. A fleet appeared in the distance, and Dai Hui personally led the fleet to greet the foreign ministers of the Chinese Empire and visit the United States.

To put it bluntly, Kang Youwei made a special trip to the United States to help with the establishment of California. In accordance with Deng Zixuan's will, Kang Youwei formed the first independent republic on American soil on behalf of the Chinese Empire. Kang Youwei came on the cruiser Empire, which was a little different in that he did not have large-caliber front and rear main guns, and only a few small-caliber guns on the side. It is clear that this cruiser was not made for combat, he was tailor-made for the visits of the state officials.

The cruiser USS Reich had a displacement of 5,500 tons, a streamlined hull and a fast speed of up to 25 knots. Dai Hui led 12 frigates to accompany him, and the melodious whistle sounded, and the cruiser Empire slowly docked. Soon, Kang Youwei walked down the side ramp in civilized clothes. Through his mental outlook, he could see that the long journey at sea did not make him show a tired demeanor. On the dock, He Meng led the generals to raise their hands and salute. "Lord Kang, you have worked hard along the way, and all the officers and soldiers of the Imperial Expeditionary Force welcome you."

Kang Youwei shook hands with He Meng, Khaled, and Nie Fengwu respectively and said: "Commander He and all the officers and men of the expeditionary force, I salute you on behalf of the president and the people of the motherland. "The atmosphere was very warm. The military band played the victory song, and the salute roared. During this period, He Meng introduced Lin Zhong and Rummel. Kang Youwei deliberately held Lin Zhong's hand and said, "Mr. Lin, President Deng specially asked me to convey my greetings to you!" Blood is thicker than water and does not change. "Thank you, President, for your kindness." "Mr. Lin. Gone are the days of humiliation that you have suffered in the land of America, and you will be the true masters of it. Kang Youwei's sincere confession made Lin Zhong and others feel encouraged.

Later, Kang Youwei shook hands with the German-American Rummel and encouraged him to serve a new country that was about to be born. He Meng held a banquet for Kang Youwei at the headquarters of the expeditionary force. During the banquet, Kang Youwei delivered an impromptu speech and said: "Everyone. I made a special trip to the United States to facilitate the establishment of California. According to the overall strategic vision, an independent democratic republic was first established in California. and further disintegrate the US camp in politics. ”

"The territory of the future Republic of California shall be bounded by Reading in the north and Salt Lake City to the east, including Salt Lake City. It is bounded by the Colorado River in the southeast and the U.S.-Mexico border in the south, forming the independent Democratic Republic of California. According to the president of the Tiyì. Lin Zhong served as the first president of the Democratic Republic of California. The vice-president is Renmel, a native of German origin. The future Democratic Republic of California is a family of democracies, and I wish the Republic of California every success. The audience burst into thunderous applause, and Lin Zhong burst into tears, perhaps this was the long-awaited blessing.

Before Kang Youwei arrived, the headquarters of the expeditionary force had already made a lot of preparations to assist Lin Zhong, and the preliminary work was basically ready. When Kang Youwei arrived, it was the finishing touch and played a role in fueling the fire. In addition, he was to declare that the Chinese Empire was the first to recognize the legitimacy of the Republic of California. After several days of intense preparation, Los Angeles was established as the capital of the Republic of California. On June 1, the grand founding ceremony was held in Los Angeles' Peace Square. And solemnly held a ceremony of allegiance to the new country. Although the vast majority of citizens are not accustomed to such changes, who can stop this earth-shaking change?

On the same day, the Los Angeles media solemnly announced to the world the establishment of the Republic of California. The first congratulatory message was sent by the Nanyang Republic, followed by Germany, France, Italy, Japan, etc. Other small countries are negligible. On this day, at the grand founding ceremony, Kang Youwei delivered an enthusiastic speech on behalf of the Chinese Empire, and called on the peoples of the American continent who fought for freedom to choose their own path. The news of California's announcement of the establishment of a state undoubtedly dropped a bombshell on the United States and even caused an uproar on the American continent.

The U.S. government first stated that California is a sacred territory of the United States and will never recognize the Republic of California. The aggressors, led by the Chinese Empire, imposed the disaster on the American people, who were determined to defend their territory to the death with their blood and lives until the aggressor was defeated. The United States is determined by the British, and Canada and Mexico are also firmly on the side of the United States. It was very surprising that Europe's traditional allies, Spain, Portugal, etc., simply expressed regret without pain. What surprised Americans the most was that Brazil, Argentina and other Central and South American countries remained silent collectively.

One stone stirred up a thousand waves, and the attitude of all countries in the world gave the United States and Britain a taste of the tree falling and scattering. In the White House in Washington, President Cleveland's face was pale and silent, and his hair became whiter. In the past few days, the news about California's independence and establishment of the state has been collectively bombarded by the major US media, and the spearhead is directly aimed at the president himself. The pressure from inside and outside was too much for Cleveland to bear. Especially the pressure from within made him feel tormented. The federal government is not monolithic, and the Chinese are too vicious.

Secretary of State William said depressedly: "Your Excellency, the founding of California is like rubbing salt in a wound, and the Chinese have just occupied California and began to dismember the United States, which is obviously a strategy they have long drawn up." It is not difficult to see that after the Chinese Imperial Army occupies the United States, several or even a dozen countries will appear on the land of the United States in the future, and the mighty United States will be dismembered. Although our former traditional allies are either detached or silent, it is not the most terrible thing for us, but the most terrible thing is within us. ”

William continued: "According to the intelligence information available to the Intelligence Agency, the French in the Miami Peninsula were somewhat restless, and the Indians in the west, including Alaska, began to revolt. The blacks, who had always been cowardly, began to move in the South, and the shape became more and more unfavorable to us. According to Russian intelligence, the Russians overthrew the Tsar and formed a so-called bourgeois government. According to reliable sources, in mid-June, Russia was to send negotiating envoys to the Chinese Empire for negotiations. It looks like the Russians are going to trade territory for a crumbling regime, and we will become more and more isolated. ”

President Cleveland said, "We have no time to take care of external matters, but we must not relax in internal affairs." If there is an unstable factor, it must be resolutely suppressed, and the American people will have no way out and will resolutely resist to the end. Inform all localities of the curfew, so that the enemy's plot must not be allowed to succeed. William said: "The intelligence bureau has launched a secret operation to closely monitor dissidents in various places, and it has been found that it has been immediately eradicated, and the laws of war promulgated by the US federal government have begun to be implemented." ”

Cleveland continued: "Brazil and Argentina in South America have changed, and I have ordered Ingmart to let the British take over the defense of the armies of Panama, Brazil and South American countries so that there will be no change." If there were problems with the Panama Canal and the enemy fleet would appear in the Atlantic, it would be a nightmare, and such a change must not occur. In addition, Mexicans also show signs of bad behavior, and they must be strictly guarded against. The Chinese have adopted a combination of fists militarily and politically, and our situation will become more and more difficult in the future. May God give us time to get through this most difficult of times. ”

After the Los Angeles celebration, He Meng accompanied Kang Youwei to San Francisco by train to inspect. On the train, Kang Youwei said: "Before I came, the president instructed that California should take the lead in establishing a state, which will cause an uproar in the United States. The shape of the world is greatly beneficial to our conquest of the United States, but it may also prompt the Americans to fight against the odds, bringing unexpected difficulties to our conquest. The president asked you to be fully mentally prepared and not to be deceived by the good things. That is, to despise the enemy strategically, and to attach more importance to the enemy tactically. ”

He Meng said: "We always keep the president's teachings in mind and will not disappoint his expectations." According to our actual situation, it is only a matter of time before we take the United States, but it requires adequate preparation. After more than 20 years of conquest, the empire has accumulated a wealth of experience in warfare, and we will not make stupid mistakes in good times or bad. The president's presence in the country is our spiritual pillar, and all our current preparations are carried out in accordance with the president's deployment. Mr. Kang, please tell the President that victory in the expedition to the United States is in sight. ”

"Commander He, you are the president's most trusted general, and the people of the motherland also hope that you will complete the conquest of the United States at an early date. What I have seen in Los Angeles fully proves that you are very good, and I firmly believe that you will be able to accomplish your great historical mission???????。 He Meng accompanied Kang Youwei to inspect San Francisco, but due to the coming of the storm, Kang Youwei had to stay in San Francisco late. There is no doubt that Kang Youwei will not be able to leave for China until September. California has established a new country, and in the future, the Chinese population in this new country will reach 30 percent, and Kang Youwei naturally attaches great importance to the overseas Chinese in San Francisco.

At present, the system of the Democratic Republic of California is gradually improving, and Kang Youwei encouraged the children of overseas Chinese to actively participate in the administration and discussion of politics in San Francisco. In order to promote Confucian culture, he personally established the Confucius Institute in San Francisco, and advocated the essence of Confucianism in the Chinese nation. Kang's actions laid a solid foundation for the California Republic to follow the Confucian style in the future. ――

(To be continued......)

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