One thousand eighty-four. Lucy's death
General Gandra and Wang Weiyi discussed many work issues, and then he suddenly sighed heavily.
"Did something happen, General?"
"yes, something did go wrong." Now General Gandra has completely regarded "Lieutenant Colonel Moyol" as his friend: "I once told you that I have a very rebellious son, Shukako, and I always have a headache for him, but this time he got me into big trouble. Yesterday, my colleague in New York told me that he was in more trouble than the military could get him away with it. ”
Wang Weiyi knew exactly what was going on.
Shukako was implicated in a murder case, and it was a murder that shocked the United States.
One night on the streets of New York, a black teenager, Lucy, was beaten, and the body of the black boy Lucy was found in a garbage can. The corpse looked scarred and miserable. Lucy's mother, who had been dependent on her son since she was a child, had a complete mental breakdown after learning the news, and she chose to commit suicide in the end.
At this time, New York, because of the impact of the economic crisis, everyone's hearts were full of anger and hesitation, and Lucy's death gave them a great opportunity to vent this feeling. Before adding in Martin. Luther. Under the influence of Kim, black Americans are fighting hard for their rights, and Lucy's death has completely exploded the anger and resentment in the hearts of black people.
In a rare rally, whites and blacks marched angrily to demand a thorough investigation into the matter. Punish the murderer so that Lucy's mother and son can rest in heaven. Journalists also flocked to New York, closely watching the tension of the matter.
Under strong public opinion and social pressure. Nearly the entire NYPD was involved in solving the case, and they quickly caught the three white youths who had committed the attack. This is the tragedy of three white youths who usually have nothing to do, who get drunk in the night, and then meet Lucy.
Originally, the perpetrator was punished, and the matter ended there, but soon the case took a turn for the worse a few days later. Three white youths bite out one named Shukako. The whites of Gandra were similarly involved in the killing. And he was the mastermind, and he even killed Lucy himself.
It didn't take much effort for the police to catch Shukako and find the murder weapon in his home. Coupled with the simultaneous testimony of three witnesses, Shukako was arrested.
Shukako refuses to admit that he had anything to do with Lucie's death, and tells the police that he was drinking at a bar that night, where the guy was a barmaid who could prove his innocence.
But what Lucy didn't expect. Everyone at the bar confirmed that Shukako wasn't in the bar that day.
Shukako became the main perpetrator in the Lucy death case!
Although Shukako has been crying out for himself. But it looks like it's no longer going to help. Subsequently, the "New York Times" even withdrew a bombshell: Shukako is the son of the Supreme Commander of the US Army in the United Kingdom, General Gandra!
American society is in an uproar! The son of a general turned out to be a despicable racist and murderer...... The general's son must not be shielded, and the American society has once again issued such a cry!
The "Lucy Death Incident" quickly began to heat up, and almost everyone was talking about the affair between Lucy and Shukako. Even several senators have publicly told reporters that no matter what kind of identity Shukako is or what background he has, he must be punished as he deserves, and no one can shield him. They will be closely monitoring the progress of this matter.
Wang Weiyi calmly listened to General Gandra's story, in fact, he completely knew what was going on...... Lucy's death was a very fortuitous event. It is also a manifestation of racial discrimination among white Americans, but Paris in the United States has seized this opportunity tightly. To wronged a man is too easy for the Wittgensteins to be powerful. All those involved were bribed by Paris with money or threats, and no one could testify on behalf of poor Shukako, who had no idea how such a terrible thing had happened......
"My son can't kill anyone!" General Gandra said with great certainty: "He has done many bad things, but he will never be able to kill people." Don't ask me what I'm so sure about, I'm his father and I know my son! ”
It's a father's strong faith in his son...... Sometimes, where the source of this confidence is, even the person concerned cannot tell......
Wang Weiyi said lightly: "General, aren't you going to invite me to dinner?" I think we can discuss this in detail over dinner. ”
General Gandra nodded silently with a solemn face......
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"The tricky thing about this matter is that you are a general...... Wang Weiyi took a sip of wine: "If Shukako's father was just an ordinary person, then public opinion would not be so boiling, and those reporters and senators would not be staring at this matter, you must know that Lu Dao always has a strange mentality towards the elite and ordinary people, and Lucy's death is the best embodiment of this mentality." General, I'm worried about your son. ”
General Gandra looked very sad: "Lieutenant Colonel Moyol, I don't know what to do now. The Ministry of Defense called me and repeatedly told me not to give interviews to reporters on the matter, not to express any opinions, or even to try to see Shukako in prison. But I know that my son has never done such a terrible thing...... Lieutenant Colonel Moyol, can you understand my mood at this time? ”
"I can totally get it." Wang Weiyi said: "Watching his son suffer wronged, but he can't do anything about it, this feeling is very desperate. General, I think maybe I can help you a little. ”
General Gandra's eyes lit up at once...... Yes, why didn't I think of Lieutenant Colonel Moyol? He was a senior investigator in Army Intelligence. Although the person in his heart is not in the United States, he must have many friends in the United States and a lot of power that can be used.
Originally, General Gandra would never ask for help. But this is already a matter of life and death for his son Shukako. He had consulted a lawyer on the matter, and the lawyer's answer left him hopeless that Shukako could be sentenced to death on multiple murder counts. The most optimistic outcome is also life imprisonment.
General Gandra didn't have many friends around him, and all his activities revolved around the army, and when this happened, he didn't know who to go to. The military, who had helped him many times, was afraid to avoid it this time. This is not a trivial case of theft. It's a homicide that has caused a sensation throughout the United States!
In particular, it also involves the very sensitive issue of black people in American society. In the aftermath of the Little Rock incident, the issue of black Americans has received serious attention from all levels of society.
In September 1957, in Little Rock, Arkansas, white people used force to prevent blacks from enrolling in school. Caused an outcry from blacks. The Little Rock District Court announced that the city's middle schools would admit blacks, and that black-and-white schools would begin in the fall. On September 2, Arkansas Governor O'Four. In the name of "riot control," Fabbs sent 200 armed National Guardmen to stand guard near the middle school. Prevent black students from enrolling. In order to avoid the escalation of the situation. Eisenhower intervened to demand concessions from the Arkansas governor, but was refused. On September 23, at the governor's instigation, more than 1,000 whites surrounded the school, forcing eight black students who had already enrolled to leave the school.
On September 23, Eisenhower issued Proclamation 3024, declaring: "I will use all the powers of the United States." This includes all armed force necessary to deter any obstruction of the law and to enforce Federal Court orders. "September 24th. The president ordered the 101st Airborne Division to be sent to Little Rock, with more than 1,000 paratroopers, and ordered the State Guard to be reorganized into a federal force under the command of the federal government. Eisenhower called it a precedent since the Reconstruction for military control over the South's racial confrontation with the central government. It was not until November 27 that the last units of the Airborne Division withdrew from Little Rock.
The Little Rock incident was a sign of the rise of the black movement after the war, and it heralded the vigorous struggle against racial discrimination.
If the "Lucy Death Incident" cannot be properly handled, it may become a serious social chaos under the influence of the current American climate.
General Gandra understood this perfectly, and that was the source of his fear for his son, and now Lieutenant Colonel Moyol gave him hope.
"I have many strong friends in the United States." Wang Weiyi repeated his words again: "I believe your intuition as a father, a father will not mistake his son." General, please stay here in peace, and I'll take care of Shukako's problems. ”
"Lieutenant Colonel Moyol, I don't know how to express my gratitude." General Gandra said very seriously: "I have not known you for a long time, but you have selflessly helped me again and again. I'm just a soldier, and I don't know if there's anything I can do to help you in the future. ”
"We're friends, General." Wang Weiyi said lightly: "Between friends, you shouldn't say the word repayment. However, maybe one day in the future I will really have something to ask for your help with. ”
General Gandra could swear that he would do everything in his power to provide whatever help he needed to Lieutenant Colonel Moyol, no matter what problems he encountered in the future......
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New York, 1966.
The influence of the "Lucy Death Incident" is rapidly heating up, and it is important to know that after entering the 60s, black Americans have elevated their struggle to the form of violence in order to fight for their rights.
Beginning in 1964, the black movement entered a stage of armed resistance. From July 18 to 23, 1964, thousands of blacks in Harlem, New York City, protested against the shooting of black children by the police, and fought thousands of police officers for a day and night. In August 1964, there were also unrest in New Jersey, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Malcolm. Aix advocated the use of force to protect the rights of black people to life, property, and liberty. He said: Black Americans "respond to violence with violence, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth!" He added: "There is no such thing as a nonviolent revolution. The only kind of nonviolent revolution was the black revolution. On February 21, 1965, he was assassinated by a black man at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan, New York.
March 21-25, 1965. Martin. Luther. Under the protection of the army, King led a peaceful march of more than 3,000 people from Selma to Montgomery. On August 11-19, 1965, armed black snipers and police brutality occurred in the Watts district of Los Angeles. August 12 of the same year. There were also two days of armed clashes between blacks and 2,000 military police in Chicago's Lake West Side. In that year, the armed anti-riot struggle of blacks grew to nine cities.
After the outbreak of the "Lucy Death Incident", the "Black Panther Party" was formed.
The Black Panther Party is also a radical anti-racism organization fighting for political equality. It was founded in Oakland, California, where two black students at Merritt College, Huey Brown. Newton and Bobby. Sil founded the activist group. The Black Panther Party organized armed patrols, most of its members from the lower strata of the black quarters, who claimed to be the vanguard of the black revolution, but their actual impact was far less than they thought.
And at this time, a gentleman who called himself "Paris" approached Huey, the founder of the Black Panther Party. Newton and Bobby. Hill.
These two black American youths who just turned 23 this year. In addition to their heads full of radical ideas, they do not know how to properly lead the Black Panther Party. Many things inside and outside the party have left them anxious. And the appearance of the white Paris, which almost gave them the urge to kill each other.
"The police are nearby. So you have to be calm at this time. Facing the fierce gaze of the two black youths, Paris looked very calm: "Moreover, I am not your enemy, I am here to help you." ”
"Help us?" Huey and Bobby hesitated.
"I dreamed of hope. All men are created equal; I had always dreamed of hope. The sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will sit down at the same table like brothers. I dream that this country will one day judge their people no longer by the color of their skin, but by their virtues. ”
When Paris read out this passage from Martin. Luther. After Kim's famous words, Huey and Bobby's attitudes changed at once. Ah, maybe not all white people are bad people. At least the white man in front of him can still pronounce Martin. Luther. Kim's speech.
"Look, I know your organization is in great trouble right now." Paris said slowly: "What is the most necessary prerequisite for maintaining a party? Fund! And what do you lack the most? Fund! Gentlemen, a revolution does not succeed with enthusiasm, it requires comprehensive planning. What is more needed is the support of a strong person behind it.
Huey and Bobby wondered: "A powerful person? We don't know such people. ”
Paris smiled, "I think such a powerful figure is standing in front of you at this moment. ”
He pulled out a check for $10,000 and handed it to Huey: "This will be a little bit of my sincerity, and I think it will help you a little as well." ”
Huey and Bobby had no idea what to say...... Yes. They need money now, more than ever. Those in the Black Panther Party, eating and drinking Lazar every day is a large expense, and the funds raised have been used up, and when they are most worried, a white man has provided him with such great help. You must know that because of the problem of money, some people in the Black Panther Party have even proposed to rob Lu.
Hell, Huey and Bobby, even if they were impulsive, knew that this would cause serious displeasure among black sympathizers......
"Mr. Paris, you really make us so grateful." At this point, Huey's title also changed: "A few minutes ago we could not believe that a white man could have given us such help, God, how can we thank you?" ”
"I guess that's what I'm supposed to do." Paris said very calmly: "It's just that I want to make a suggestion to you, why can't you get the respect you deserve?" Because you have never done anything significant. You can't let anyone know about your existence. ”
Huey and Bobby nodded helplessly, they also knew what the problem was, but they had a hard time thinking of a solution.
"Force, use force to win your legitimate rights and interests!" Paris raised his voice a bit: "You're not alone in Oakland, in the whole of America, there are many black groups doing the same thing as you. Force, force again and again, so that white people can recognize your existence, and let the U.S. government pay attention to your existence! Merritt College is full of black students, while Kasri College is full of white students, who enjoy far better living conditions than you, and they despise you severely. Even students who have graduated from Kasri College have far easier time finding a job than you. Do you think this is fair, gentlemen? ”
"No, it's not fair!" Huey and Bobby shouted at the same time: "They always look at us with discriminatory eyes, they always insult us on various occasions, they enjoy privileges, the power of work is also usurped by them, and blacks can only look for the most despicable jobs at the bottom!" ”
Paris said word by word: "Then fight to the end for the legitimate rights and interests you deserve!" (To be continued......)