After the death of Kutch and his right-hand man, the so-called Oklahoma Colonists Association was completely dissolved.

The association was formed when a group of western pioneers came together to come to Oklahoma to farm.

Now that the boss and core members are dead, the association exists in name only.

The edge of the camp was bombarded by artillery across the river every day, and the federal troops stationed in Kansas were not careful.

The rest of the association had a brief discussion a kilometre away from the camp.

For more than a month, except for the injured worker, there has not been a single hair missing from the opposite side.

On the contrary, there are constant casualties on his side.

The Colonizer Guild is too disgraceful.

In that case, it's better to just disperse.

Everyone has their own land, and they are all busy, and there are a bunch of things on the farm and ranch, so don't toss.

Gathering is a piece of, and if it is scattered, maybe it will be a starry sky?

As a result, after this meeting, the Oklahoma Colonists Association was dissolved on the spot.

Some of those who still lived on the north bank of the river left to return to their own land, and some sent a representative to cross the river and surrender on the other side of the river.

"Dear Mr. Chen! Please stop pointing the cannon at the innocent, Kutch is dead, we are all pathetic. ”

In a large room on the south bank of the river, an old gentleman named Donnie McCann, who was the representative of the north bank, said to Chen Jianqiu, who was eating noodles.

The noodles are very ordinary soy sauce noodles with a small green vegetable lying on them.

Chen Jianqiu held chopsticks in one hand and a clove of garlic in the other, a mouthful of garlic and a mouthful of noodles.

"Haven't eaten yet, have you? Would you like a bowl? Chen Jianqiu sniffed and said to the old gentleman in front of him.

McCann glanced at the dark soup base, swallowed, and shook his head.

"Except for one shot on the first day, we didn't hit any shells into residential areas after that."

Chen Jianqiu took another sip of soy sauce soup, then took out a handkerchief and wiped his mouth.

"That's just a way for us to maintain law and order, after all, someone has injured the residents of the South Bank."

"That's what Kutch did! These people are dead! McCann repeatedly stressed, "They paid the price for their recklessness." ”

"Oh, that's for the best, from tomorrow the shelling will stop." Chen Jianqiu said as if he had just known that Kuqi was dead, "Go back." ”

McCann turned his head and glanced at the delegates who had come with him.

He wanted to speak, but he stopped.

"Just say what you have to say, don't be so twisted and pinched, it's not like the style of the people in the west."

Chen Jianqiu pushed away the bowl of noodles on the table, took out a cigar from his arms and lit it.

Theoretically, garlic is not suitable for cigar smoking just after eating, because it is easy to carry over flavors.

But Chen Jianqiu didn't care much about this matter.

Li Sifu next to him served him a cup of coffee.

Seeing this, McCann made the second request for their trip:

"Mr. Chen, I know that you are a benevolent and prestigious person, can these facilities on the south bank, such as the supply and marketing cooperative, the railway station, etc., also be open to the residents of the north bank?"

Chen Jianqiu sat in his chair, took a puff of his cigar, and a smile appeared on his face:

"Dear Mr. McCann, we have always been open to friendly friends here, and it has never been closed."

He stood up and began pacing around the room.

"Friends need to respect each other, and this respect, involving all levels, should come from the heart, which is the foundation of everything."

"They don't have prejudices about each other because they have different skin colors; They will not attack each other because of different living customs. ”

His voice was not loud, but to the ears of the deputies who came to negotiate peace, it was like a hammer.

From the man in his thirties, they felt an unprecedented coercion.

Chen Jianqiu stood in place, and his eyes suddenly shot to the old gentleman who was sitting:

"Tell us, then, Mr. McCann, that we are friends?"

"Yes, yes, Mr. Chen, we are not only friends, we will be very good friends. I know, you are generous and fair! ”

The old gentleman was numb at Chen Jianqiu's glance, and replied busily.

"That's good." Chen Jianqiu nodded, "I will let people build a bridge between the two sides of the strait as soon as possible, the original bridge is not safe to take the train." ”

The delegates stood up one after another and expressed their gratitude to Chen Jianqiu.

As the delegation was about to leave, McCann thought for a moment and returned through the gate.

"Anything else? Mr. McCann? Chen Jianqiu asked, holding coffee in his hand.

The old gentleman took off his hat and saluted Chen Jianqiu:

"Mr. Chen, I am deeply impressed by your demeanor and ability, please accept my personal respect to you!"

A month later, an additional bridge was added over the North Carnedine River, parallel to the original railroad bridge.

The bridge, from the time it was built, was very busy.

Ranchers and ranchers on the North Shore buy back their daily necessities from the supply and marketing cooperatives on the South Shore.

Farmers with horse-drawn carts can be seen on the bridge all the time.

The wagons were loaded with sacks of fertilizer, seeds, and all sorts of necessities.

From time to time, cowboys ride by.

They drove the calves and lambs they had bought from the south bank and brought them back to their pastures, where they would be fattened and strong the following year, and then they would go the same way to the south bank to sell.

More and more people are coming here by train or horse-drawn carriage.

Not only are they here to look forward to the next land opening, but some are here to do business.

Taverns, inns, and other things that every western town has are also present here.

However, compared to other western towns, the security here is very good.

No one dares to commit a crime here.

Because the force to maintain law and order here is too strong.

A vibrant western city is rising in this fertile land.

Chen Jianqiu saw that everything was on the right track, and considered whether it was time to go back to Roswell.

As a large number of Chinese immigrants arrived in Oklahoma, a new group of people entered from Juarez to fill the void in Roswell.

He'll have to take a look.

In addition, he has to look at Camilla and his mischievous son.

However, on this day, just as Chen Jianqiu was packing his things at the residence and preparing to leave the next day.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door.

Chen Jianqiu walked to the door and opened the door.

A familiar face came into view.

It's Mr. McCann.

"Please come in, what kind of wind is blowing you?" Chen Jianqiu smiled and let the old gentleman in.

"Coffee or tea?" Chen Jianqiu walked to the tea table and asked.

"Tea, Mr. Chen, I'm obsessed with something like this now." McCann also replied with a smile, "I drink a pot every afternoon." The tea sold here is really good. ”

Chen Jianqiu didn't have a tea set for kung fu tea here, so he took a tea bowl, poured a cup, and brought it to McCann.

"Is there anything wrong?" He sat down across from McCann.

Mr. McCann took a sip of tea, then put the tea bowl on the table beside him, and said to Chen Jianqiu:

"Mr. Chen, that's right, this town is getting bigger and bigger, both in terms of scale and population, it has long met the requirements for building a town or a city."

"So, let's talk about whether we can start working on it."

Chen Jianqiu also poured himself a cup of tea:

"Then what are you going to do, don't ask me, I'm going to go back tomorrow."

When McCann heard this, he was immediately stunned.

He hurriedly waved his hand at Chen Jianqiu:

"No, Mr. Chen, don't rush back, we have discussed and hope to elect you as the first mayor! And hopefully you'll give the city a name. ”

"I'm just a businessman, Mr. McCann." Chen Jianqiu smiled and excused himself.

"No, no, no, Mr. Chen, this city has developed into what it is because of your existence, you are the father of this city, and the first mayor is none other than you! This is also the opinion of all residents of the North Shore. ”

McCann was a little anxious.

"Besides, the merchant and the mayor are not contradictory!"

"Mayor or something, let's let everyone elect." Chen Jianqiu saw that McCann was so insistent, so he said.

"As for the name, let's call it Oklahoma City!"

(End of chapter)