Chapter 183 Execution

Situated by the Gulf of Panama and backed by the Ankang Valley, Panama City is a picturesque Haikou city with a strong Spanish colonial style of urban architecture, and is one of the largest cities in Central America on the Pacific coast.

Founded by the Spanish in 1519, Panama City has a history of more than 300 years, and is the starting point and rear base of the Spanish Empire's invasion of the Inca Empire, as well as one of the important trading centers of Europeans in the New World of America.

Panama City has a population of more than 46,000 people, mainly Hispanic whites, and the largest foreign population group is Chinese, with less than 3,000 people living here, mostly engaged in commerce and handicrafts, and the economic situation is acceptable.

The Panama Railway, invested and built by the Americans, is about 76 kilometers long, with the terminal on the Pacific side in Panama City and the Caribbean side terminal in the town of Colón.

This is a railway built by Chinese workers in the tropical jungle, Panama local legend "every railway sleeper has a Chinese worker's corpse", you can see the original railway construction of blood and tears.

Panama Fjord

The Tang Kingdom Naval Base is located in the Ankang Valley on the edge of Panama City, where there are independently built piers and warehouses, independent barracks, and a strong military force including 2,200 armed soldiers and more than 870 sailors, which is second to none in the entire Central American region.

A large area of land from the Ankang Valley to the coastal area, with a total area of about 13.5 square kilometers, all belong to the Panama Naval Base of the Tang Kingdom, which is the land purchased by Commodore Pan Hengchen for 4,200 Tang Yuan, and the land property rights belong to the Navy of the Tang Kingdom.

Think back to the beginning

Brigadier General Pan Hengchen directly led 1,200 heavily armed soldiers to surround the Panama City City Hall, and led people to directly break into the office of Mayor Cecil Rodrio, leaving 4,200 Tang Yuan, and leaving all the land in the Ankang Valley.

This method is simple and crude, but effective, and the whole process from drafting the ownership document to finally stamping the big red seal of the city hall is completed in more than 20 minutes.

On May 2, 1849, the naval base was so crowded that almost half of Panama City rushed to witness the rare spectacle of the famous vulture captain Rodman and his twenty men being hanged.

On the pier trestle

The two sail battleships "Wangquan" and "Dignity" were moored one after another, with flags flying in the wind on the tall masts, and young and handsome sailors wearing neat military uniforms and holding rifles stood in a long row along the pier, serving as a dividing strip between the warship mooring place and the citizens, becoming a beautiful scenery.

The most important thing to attract the attention of Panamanian citizens was the notorious pirate ship "Black Pharaoh", a legendary pirate ship that most people had never seen, and who had either been brutally tortured to death by pirates or sold to sugar plantations in remote Central America, where they were toiled to death as slaves.

The Panamanian residents who watched the "Black Pharaoh" pirate ship were crowded, the large hole on this sailing ship that was blown by cannonballs, and the hideous war wounds all caused the onlookers to exclaim, through these war relics, you can imagine how cruel the war at sea was at that time.

Next to the pirate ship of the Black Pharaoh, there is a Jingguan built of more than 140 pirate heads, which frightens many local women and men are also furious after seeing it.

Looking back at the neatly arranged military columns of the navy of the Tang Kingdom, a psychological shadow called fear grows spontaneously.

Brigadier General Pan Hengchen sat on a makeshift podium with some of the leading figures of the Panamanian City Council, and next to him was the Mayor of Panama, Mr. Cecil Rodrio, who was complimenting him with a smile on his face; "On behalf of Prime Minister Lunicio of my country, I would like to send a sincere message of greetings to congratulate the navy of the Tang Kingdom on its final victory in the anti-piracy operation and the fulfillment of its commitment to ensure the safety of the people.

"Thank you, Mr. Mayor, for your kind words, and thank you for the message of greetings sent by the Prime Minister of your country, the Navy of the Tang Kingdom is committed to eliminating bandits, maintaining the safety of the route from Central and South America to North America, and it is incumbent on us to crack down on crime."

"yes, yes...... Central America has a centuries-old tradition of piracy, and the people of this region have suffered greatly, especially in the Caribbean. ”

"Then there's nothing we can do, it's not our territory after all. From the Caribbean Sea to the Gulf of Mexico and even the entire Atlantic, it should be the responsibility of the United States and the Mexican Navy, and the navy of the Tang Kingdom can only maintain the safety of the shipping routes on the Pacific side. ”

"The general led his troops to strike with thunder and swept away in one fell swoop the scourge of piracy, which is a deep headache for the countries of Central and South America," said our Prime Minister Lunicio in a message of condolence; His Excellency the General will be awarded the Order of Greater Tbilisi in recognition of his meritorious service. ”

"You're welcome, please thank you on my behalf."

"Hmm...... Prime Minister Lunicio expressed concern about the garrison of your country at the same time, eh...... Conveniently, the danger of piracy has been eradicated nowadays, eh...... I hope to know the time of the garrison, after all, such a garrison is contrary to the country's independent policy, that ......"

Looking at Mayor Cecil Rodrio's stumbling appearance, Brigadier General Pan Hengchen smiled gracefully.

A country has no strength, and it is not even tough to speak.

With a wave of his hand, he interrupted Mayor Cecil Rodrio and said domineeringly;

"Please tell the Prime Minister of your country that the body of a Chinese laborer lies under every sleeper of the Panama Railway, and that the Tang Kingdom has a natural mission to maintain the tranquility and peace of this land.

He's got that bullshit Earth Biliss medal for himself, I'm not rare.

Looking at the tragic end of the Yankees against the Tang Kingdom, I hope that the prime minister of your country will clearly know the gap and know what he should do?

The establishment of our naval base here is not for one year, two years, ten years, or eight years, but for a permanent stay, and any person or local force that tries to obstruct the realization of this goal will be crushed to pieces under the iron fist of our army.

Look at...... Just like those pirates who are about to be hanged, the noose is pulled around the neck and the game is immediately finished......"

Speaking of which

Brigadier General Pan Hengchen jokingly patted Mayor Cecil Rodrio on the back, and his big iron tong-like hand was placed on his neck, with a different meaning in his eyes.

This action frightened Mayor Cecil Rodrio so much that his neck shrunk and his face turned pale.

In the three or four months since he arrived in Panama, nearly 300 pirates have been hanged at the naval base, not counting the more than 140 pirate heads piled up in Beijing.

The name of a man, the shadow of a tree.

In the eyes of Mayor Cecil Rodrio, the Oriental general in front of him treats human life like a mustard and uses bloody and brutal methods, which is a ruthless character who must not be offended.

As for the Tang Kingdom behind him, it is even more terrifying, the Yankees killed in the three-year war are rolling heads, blood is flowing, and the prestige of "Great Demon King Richard" spreads throughout the Americas.

That's really a terrifying master, not to mention openly opposing it, I'm scared to death when I hear it.

The Tang Kingdom openly sent thousands of officers and soldiers to Panama, bought land, and built a naval base, didn't the upper bureaucrats of the government of the Republic of New Granada know?

Three-year-olds also know that this is a serious violation and trampling on the sovereignty of the Republic of New Granada, a blatant aggression and a regional hegemony, but so what?

Prime Minister Lunicio himself did not dare to come over and say that he had to pass through the mouth of Mayor Cecil Rodrio, which was already very telling.

The upper echelons of the Republic of New Granada lack the courage to set the table with the Tang Kingdom, and the North American hegemon the United States has been beaten to the ground, so what can a small Republic of Granada (Gran Colombia) do?

It has been four months since the establishment of the naval base, and the United States, which has always liked to point fingers on the American issue, has not let out a single fart, so it should be invisible.

In this world, everything must speak with strength.

Commodore Pan Hengchen's intimidation had an effect, and Mayor Cecil Rodrio's frightened eyes were transmitted, and all the high-ranking members of the city council were silent, and they began to tout the heroic achievements of the Tang Kingdom Navy.

"There is an old proverb in the East; Those who know the times are Junjie. Panama is just a province in the Republic of New Grenada, and what can the mediocrities of Bogotá bring to this land? Be as I will; Forget about the independent statehood, and Mr. Cecil Rodrio will be the prime minister of the government directly. , If you are willing to belong to the Tang Kingdom, a top earl and nobleman will not be able to run, and it will not be beautiful to enjoy the honor for generations? "Brigadier General Pan Hengchen had just finished intimidating, and then he began to vigorously instigate and win over, and did not hide his intention to split the Republic of New Granada.

What's going on...... Are you afraid that he will bite me?

His words embarrassed the senior leaders of the Panama City Council present, but Mayor Cecil Rodrio's eyes suddenly lit up, and he looked at Brigadier General Pan Hengchen quite hotly, with a strong sense of inquiry.

After Brigadier General Pan Hengchen affirmed with his eyes, his eyes became even hotter.

Brigadier General Pan Hengchen's words hit Mayor Cecil Rodrio's mind and made him think about it seriously.

The Rodrio family is a very influential family in Panama, with deep roots for hundreds of years, and his situation is very similar to that of the Wang Ancarus family, the foreign minister of the Tang Kingdom, who considers the family to be superior to the state.

These countries in Central America have no heritage, they were originally Spanish colonies, and they have not been established independently for many years.

Take, for example, the province of Panama in the Republic of New Granada;

In 1501, Panama became a Spanish colony. On December 28, 1821, independence was declared and the Republic of Gran Colombia was added. After the dissolution of Gran Colombia in 1831, it became a province of New Granada.

It has only been 18 years since the founding of the Republic of New Granada, and the upper echelons of the Bogotá government have followed the chaotic, corrupt, and power-seeking bureaucratic habits of Central and North American countries, and have turned a blind eye to the issues of people's livelihood and development, which has already aroused strong dissatisfaction in all provinces, including Panama.

In fact, it didn't take long for the new Republic of Granada to break up. It was divided into several countries: Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama and Colombia.

The division of the Central American countries is as simple as reading a public statement. The Bogotá government has neither the strength nor the ability to stop it, so everything will fall into place.

Selling Panama's interests in exchange for the family's generational glory and nobility is also a good deal.

The Tang Kingdom is one of the three powerhouses in North America, far stronger than the Rausch Bogotá government.

The title of earl of the Tang Kingdom is enough to make people red, and this thigh is thick enough, for Mayor Cecil Rodrio, such a heavy bargaining chip will break his original reserve and psychological defense at once.

"It's not too early, bring the prisoner up and sentence him." Brigadier General Pan Hengchen read the information he wanted from the other party's eyes, smiled slightly, and changed the topic and said.

The Panama City executives present echoed and applauded vigorously.

In the sound of loud horns, a strong team of soldiers of the Tang Kingdom escorted the unkempt pirates into the entrance, which caused the people present to cheer loudly, and the cheers resounded in the sky.

When Captain Vulture Rodman's iconic bald head was escorted in, the cheers of the crowd reached a climax, and the atmosphere was extremely enthusiastic.

The law enforcement officer of the navy of the Tang Kingdom read out the verdict against the 27 pirates on the spot, and without exception they were hanged and executed immediately.

On the tidal flats facing the sea of the naval base, more than 50 gallows were erected, and each gallows was hung with pirates who had been hanged and had been exposed to the sun by the sea breeze for a long time.

In order to make room for the newcomers, the bodies of the pirates who had been executed on the gallows of 27 of them had been removed, burned to ashes and thrown into the sea.

Nowadays, one pirate after another has been hung on the gallows, and the atmosphere of the people present is as warm as the New Year, shouting in unison after them;

"A ......"

"Two ......"

"Three ......"

……

"Fifteen...... Sixteen ......"

When the 27th was shouted, Rodman, the notorious vulture captain on the North American route, was instantly strangled by the noose and broke his cervical vertebrae, which attracted a tsunami-like cheer from the onlookers, wave after wave.

The enthusiasm of the people made Brigadier General Pan Hengchen also very surprised, and he quickly smiled tolerantly.

In this year, there are no entertainment activities, and in the evening, in order to save some money on kerosene lamps, most of them go to bed early to "hey", which causes each family to have seven or eight babies, and the same is true for white families.

What a spectacular event was the hanging of 27 pirates at once, including the legendary pirate king "Captain Vulture" Rodman?

It's no wonder that the people of Panama are so excited to witness this historic moment.

Through collective executions again and again, the navy of the Tang Kingdom has sown high prestige in the hearts of the people and established an unshakable and powerful monument, which is a great thing!

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