Quiet in the tavern

Under the threat of almost substantial death, the tavern owner Ted broke out in a big drop of cold sweat on his head, put down his double-barreled shotgun with a pale face, and looked at Nan Huaiyu opposite with begging eyes, the original rampant had long since disappeared.

Tear off the hard shell, and inside is a weak cowardice.

The Chinese in Queensland are different from the white families who drag their families, most of them are single, homeless, careless, and even afraid of themselves.

The head is just a scar the size of a bowl, what's the big deal, 20 years later, the master is a good man again.

The two sides face each other with guns, and guess who will win?

"Please, don't ......"

"Hey...... Ted, you fat-brained idiot, who gave you the courage to point a gun at the Chinese, you look out the window, I think there are already brothers with a bad temper who remember you, it's not a good thing, remember to go home at night and lock the door, and then pray to God forbid. ”

"Oh...... Oh my God, don't ......"

"I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do about it."

Nan Huaiyu picked up a bottle of Scotch whisky on the bar, poured himself a glass, raised his head and drank it all, feeling the strong oak aroma of spirits lingering in his mouth, feeling refreshed, and unceremoniously poured himself another glass.

"Listen, I know you, you are the subordinates of the famous Red River Valley rancher Lee." Ted looked at the two sides sitting opposite the wine table in a panic, and he couldn't afford to provoke any of those big people, so he turned his head and said sincerely; "Forgive me for my rudeness, I promise that there is no malice towards the Chinese, and there will never be any, eh...... I'm in for today's drink. ”

"No need, I have a lot of brothers."

Ted looked at the heavily armed gunmen outside the window, not counting the more than 30 people in the tavern, and simply gritted his teeth and said; "As long as I can get your forgiveness, I will invite all the people outside."

"Really?"

"I swear to God, it's true."

Nan Huaiyu looked at the tavern owner Ted with a smile, turned the wine glass in his hand twice, raised his head and drank it all, and said; "Okay, it's a deal, as long as you keep your promise, we can not blame the past."

"Thank you so much, Tom, what are you doing in a daze, hurry up and get some drinks for the nest people outside, ask for the best ......"

Before Ted's words were finished, he faintly heard a tsunami-like shout outside, and the whole person immediately froze, looking at Nan Huaiyu with an incredible look in his eyes, as if he wanted to confirm something?

Nan Huaiyu spread his hands indifferently and said; "Since you're so hospitable, so there are more brothers here, I guess everything is fine, right?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ted was already slumped and sat on the ground......

There were thousands of protesters outside, and so many people were just a glass of wine per person, which was enough to bankrupt Ted's tavern.

Oil-stained wine table

Governor Frank's face also changed, and he looked at Li Fushou with a surprised gaze and said; "Oh my God, what did you do?"

"It's not that I've done anything, it's that the Chinese Australians with legal status are fighting for their own rights and interests, what is this kind of behavior called?" Li Fushou pretended to think about it for a while, and suddenly said; "It should be called a parade and rally, which is a very fashionable way in Europe, and I heard a captain friend say that the Paris Commune was also conceived in this way, and it was really a magnificent people's revolution......"

After making a powerful downward split, Li Fushou continued; "It is a pity that it was suppressed by the bourgeois counter-revolution, it is really miserable, tens of thousands of people died, but history will always remember this moment, those executioners who raised the butcher's knife will be nailed to the pillar of shame, and will be forever spurned by the righteous people in Europe and even the world."

Governor Frank was terrified when he said this, and with the angry faces of countless Chinese Americans pouring out of the window, it was more powerful and convincing than saying 10,000 words.

What the hell is this trying to do?

"Li, have you thought about the consequences of doing this? It was a challenge to the majesty of the British Empire. Frank didn't have enough confidence to speak.

"Mr. Governor, I don't agree with you, this is the Chinese ethnic group using legal means to fight for their legitimate rights and interests, I am very sympathetic to them, support them, but do not incite and encourage them, so I reject your accusations."

"No one can provoke imperial majesty, and you will pay dearly for it, and this will never be the result you want to see." Governor Frank didn't believe a word of what Li Fushou said.

Hell, how can a group of Chinese Americans, who have always been cowardly, suddenly become tough when no one organizes them?

Li Fushou sighed slightly, picked up the black tea on the table and tasted it, and said with satisfaction; "Good tea, it's a pity that I can't drink it for a long time, since Mr. Frank is full of prejudice against me, then before you leave office in August next year, I can only stay quietly in the Red River Valley pasture, usually have nothing to do to hunt thylacines in the wasteland, hold a bonfire party to barbecue and drink, and in my spare time I can sail on the Brisbane River, and concentrate on developing the herd of the ranch, what a boring and lonely time!"

"You're threatening me?" Frank asked through gritted teeth.

"Oh...... No, I'm just stating the fact that Edward is a strong competitor to you, and that a fight between us will only profit him, and that you will leave Queensland in disgrace, and that I will have to spend quiet years in the Red River Valley Ranch. ”

At the protest rally outside the window, the voices of the Chinese community were raised and raised, and the negotiation in this environment was extremely stressful for Governor Frank.

After thinking about it repeatedly, he resolutely coaxed.

He said with a soothing face; "Lee, you're asking too much, and it's unrealistic for Chinese Americans to want to be on an equal footing with white people."

"I don't have the luxury of expecting so much, I just want to ensure the basic rights of Chinese Americans."

Frank's eyes were fixed on Li Fushou, and he thought about it and said; "I can block proposals in parliament and government that are unfavorable to the Chinese, and do my best to maintain the current policy, so that naturalized people can enjoy the right to vote and stand for election, can become public officials of the state self-government, and private property can be respected and protected, which is my biggest concession."

"Mr. Governor, how do you position our relationship?"

"Look...... My dear Lee, I feel like we are natural partners. "Worthy of being a politician with no bottom line, Frank's face became very fast, and he took the initiative to take a sip of the tea bowl in front of him, and exclaimed;" It's really delicious black tea and I like it very much. ”

"Excuse me...... Will Mr. Wexford, the State Commissioner of Immigration, be a scapegoat? ”

"No, he would be my best running mate, the British aristocracy regards honor as their life, and my promise has always been valid."

"What about the subsequent naturalization certificate of Chinese Americans?"

"There is no doubt that the autonomous prefecture government adheres to the principle of fairness and impartiality in recognizing reasonable and lawful naturalized persons, and has the legal right to vote and to stand for election."

"Then we have agreed on the basic interests, Mr. Governor, I will do my best to help you appease the Chinese community and not add trouble to the Autonomous Prefecture Office."

"Is that all?" Frank asked, surprised.

He thought that Li Fushou would lead the Chinese community to fully support his gubernatorial race, but he didn't expect that it was just a salty and non-troublesome thing, what kind of thing is this?

Looking at Frank's black question mark face, Li Fushou smiled secretly in his heart, but his face did not show any expression.

As long as you start to give in, it's nothing to give in a little more.

How could Li Fushou let go of this kind of best time to make demands, the protest and demonstration of the Chinese ethnic group will inevitably touch the sensitive nerves of the British, and this kind of activity cannot be carried out often, because something big will happen.

At this stage, we must value harmony, and we will talk about it in 10 or 8 years.

"Mr. Governor, look......"

Li Fushou took the initiative to fill the other party's tea bowl, as if he was a subordinate, and said with a very sincere expression;

"What you promise is the benefits and fair treatment that all naturalized people should receive, and as a Chinese person who has developed in Queensland, I am very grateful to you from a personal point of view, and I am willing to fully support you in the gubernatorial race, but I am not representative of others.

Every governor who runs for office makes promises to his supporters, but I don't hear that, so how can I help you convince others?

The world is as black as a crow, and at best, the two don't help each other. ”

"And what exactly do you need?" Frank's mediocrity is reflected here, he has long lost his former steady, lost his sense of proportion in the wave after wave of protest shouts, and after thinking for a moment, he hurriedly added another sentence; "Lee, I warn you not to go overboard."

"Frank, you're too careful, we're natural partners, aren't we?" Now that he has made an absolute move, there is no need for Luo Fushou to be aggressive.

Fancy top hats are loved by everyone, and flattery doesn't need to be bought with money, although it's just a matter of saying it;

"Under your fair, wise and benevolent governance, Queensland has flourished, and the Chinese community has grown from less than 2,000 to 40,000 today.

We are grateful for this and would like to watch you continue to lead Queensland into a paradise in the South Pacific.

But the Chinese community has its own concerns;

It is neither realistic nor feasible to expect Mr. Governor to intervene every time something happens and suffers unfair discrimination.

Throughout Queensland and Brisbane, the biggest difficulty faced by the Chinese community is the difficulty of the Mounted Police under the sheriff, who are corrupt and greedy, which is a real difficulty faced by every Chinese American.

So, we want the sheriff's authority near Brisbane's Chinatown neighbourhood, which is appointed by the State Home Rule Office, and we want to get at least three of the five sheriffs.

In addition, in the port, the vast majority of port loading and unloading work is undertaken by ethnic Chinese, but now Chinese ethnic Americans do not have the right to set up shipping companies, which we think is extremely unfair and hope that this demand can be resolved.

Another very important thing is to hope that the autonomous prefecture government can relax the entry restrictions on Chinese women, and it is difficult for naturalized Australians in Chinatown to find a daughter.

This kind of restriction that violates human ethics and destroys nature should be abolished as soon as possible, and only the benevolent Governor Frank can ask for the people's life, which is a great thing for the benefit of all families!

In addition, the benevolent Mr. Governor ......"

"Alright, stop...... Don't go on, I can agree to the three demands you mentioned earlier, but I need the votes of all naturalized Chinese people, as long as I can run for re-election, I will do my best to improve the situation of the Chinese community, but today I can only promise so much. ”

Frank was afraid that Li Fushou would continue to speak, and dealing with the young man in front of him really gave him a lot of headaches.

"That'...... Well, deal. Li Fushou showed a very regretful look on his face, as if he was still unfinished.

His main goal has been achieved, what is the use of not giving more people other requirements?

Five state sheriffs are five police substations, and all three of Brisbane's sheriffs have been taken down except for the most prosperous Moreton Bay area and the white-populated Hill Territory, which is a huge victory.

Who wouldn't wear small shoes for people?

It will not take long for the rampant white mounted police to be squeezed out and replaced with the intimate Hongmen brothers, who have become a sphere of influence firmly under their control.

The relaxation of entry restrictions for Chinese women is an important and strategic measure that allows Chinese people to take deep roots in this continent with abundant water and grass.

Quietly enter the village, don't shoot.

Now that the two sides have reached an agreement, Governor Frank and Li Fushou appeared in front of the protesters and publicly announced their commitment to respecting the interests of the Chinese community and safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese community.

In the eyes of all reverence

The tall and handsome Li Fushou stood side by side with the short and fat Governor Frank, and his appearance looked even more outstanding, which set off the tall and majestic image, and completely established the status of the spokesperson of the Chinese group.

Look at this one, standing next to Governor Frank is not inferior, and everyone looks at it and raises their eyebrows.

Looking at the so-called overseas Chinese leaders in Chinatown in the past, ordinary white mounted police officers could call them around, and they could only nod their heads and bow and spend money to buy peace.

This person has to die more than people, and the goods have to be thrown away, and the gap is too big.

in the crowd

Hu Dong, President of the Guangxi Chamber of Commerce, Zheng Canghai, President of the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce, and Mai Debang, President of the Restaurant Guild, and other overseas Chinese leaders, saw this scene and knew that the general trend had gone, and it was time to think about the next step.

None of these people had a naturalization certificate or joined the Hongmen, and now they are being abandoned by the growing number of Chinese in Chinatown in favor of the burgeoning Red River Valley forces.

The Hongmen forces have swelled up like balloons in Chinatown, and it is said that the number of brothers who have joined the church has exceeded 6,000, and it is still growing rapidly.

After this battle

The popularity of Hongmen, which organized protest rallies, will reach an unprecedented peak, and it will become the backbone of safeguarding the interests of the Chinese community, and its strength will once again explode.

It won't be long before the people under these overseas Chinese leaders will be hollowed out, and only the only ones left will be.

So it's time to make a decision, joining Hongmen is the only option, there is no other way.

Chinatown in Queensland has not developed for a long time, that is, after the discovery of gold mines, it has achieved explosive growth in just one or two years, and the power of overseas Chinese leaders is not stable and old.

Most of them are around 30 years old, and they are Victorian gold diggers in the early years, just a few years before the others.

Admit defeat simply, and stand up when beaten.

Since everyone can't fight the Red River Valley when they are tied up, they simply go to the arithmetic together, and they still have strong backers when they are oppressed by the whites, so as not to become a lonely ghost and not be welcomed.