Cortez Bay, California. Chopsticks to the temporary camp of the American Expeditionary Force, John Fremont felt insulted.

Just now the envoy of the Austro-Mexican Joint Development Company had come to persuade him to surrender, and the former and his officers had not intended to meet the Austrian.

Because at this time, the American army lost their fleet commander Robert Stockton and 95% of the Marines, but John Fremont stabilized the situation with his strong leadership and great prestige.

The latter was very familiar with the California region, so he took the US Navy to pick out the pain points of the Austrian side.

Not only did they win consecutive victories, but they also plundered a large amount of supplies, which can be described as full of confidence and sufficient food at this time.

Although there is no domestic news, he believes that President John Taylor is capable of winning the battle, and he and this lone army will still be heroes when the time comes.

Moreover, Austria had no countermeasures against an attack on sea power at all, which meant that John Fremont would be invincible without going ashore and fighting the other side.

He couldn't think of any reason to surrender, but one of the officers suggested.

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"It doesn't hurt to listen and see what the Austrians want to play. No matter how much money they pay, we say too little, and it's a good time to humiliate them. John Fremont thought it was a good idea, so that his life could be even more legendary.

The Austrian emissary, Ashton Hoffmann, was the son of a Jewish merchant who worked in Vienna for decades as a reserve officer after graduating from university.

This was not unusual at the time, as he was a Jew and had no relatives in the government.

Good thing there is Franz

"Talent Program", Ashton stood out through the exam. Ashton arrived in California, where he was initially led by the meritocracy Baron Brooke, who rose to prominence due to his ability, and later John Sina became the supreme administrator, and he received extra care because of his Jewishness.

Therefore, Ashton took the initiative to take on this extremely dangerous mission, and the reason why it is dangerous is not only to find the American fleet in the vast sea, but also the mission he shoulders will also put it in danger.

So Ashton Hoffman, the envoy of the Austro-Mexican United Development Company, was arrested

"Please" arrived, in the temporary command of this expeditionary force. In order to humiliate his enemies, John Fremont deliberately selected some tall and fierce looking soldiers to stand on both sides of the road to give each other a dismount.

But Ashton wasn't afraid, on the contrary, he felt honored. Ashton took these soldiers as a guard of honor to welcome him, but when he thought that he was here on behalf of Austria at this time, he felt that the Americans had given him a low standard.

John Fremont and the rest of the American officers were a little disappointed, but it didn't matter that they just had to get back on the floor for the bargaining session later.

Ashton glanced around and saw that the U.S. military headquarters was more rudimentary than he had imagined. The entire barracks were built on an open field covered with yellow sand, and tents and luggage were arranged in an irregular manner, and there was not even a makeshift wooden fence.

As soon as they are spotted by the cavalry, a single charge can push them all out into the sea. John Fremont seemed to see through the other man's thoughts, so he said.

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"Don't look, you Austrians can't find here. Even if you had gone back and told them I was here, we would have moved by the time they came. You're only going to be kicked in the ass by us! Ha ha! Hearing this, the U.S. military officers also laughed.

"Haha!"

"You're a joker, and the Grand Guild of Carl Ferdinand appreciates your specialty. It's worth at least a hundred dollars. Ashton said slowly.

John Fremont couldn't laugh as soon as he said this, because the other party said that he was worth only a hundred dollars, which was undoubtedly an insult to this great explorer, military strategist, politician, and conspiracy activist.

"What do you mean?" John Fremont said with a bit of annoyance. chopsticks

"I said that if you are willing to work for us, I am willing to ask the Grand Duke to give you an errand with a salary of one hundred dollars a year." Ashton didn't care

"Explained" again.

"You're here to insult me?" John Fremont asked rhetorically.

"No, I'm here to talk about business." Ashton retorted.

"Huh! Is there a business you talk about like this? John Fremont laughed angrily.

"Very reasonable price." Ashton said. The surrounding American officers were also very angry, knowing that John Fremont was the leader of this army at this time, and he was also a great pioneer, the representative of the American spirit in the world.

In addition to this, the most important thing is that now the Austrians have nothing to do with their fleet. It was also the Austrian side that offered to negotiate, so Ashton should have behaved more humbly in the minds of these Americans.

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"You're so arrogant! Your army has nothing to do with us, what right do you have to be so rude in front of us?! A commodore shouted angrily.

"You are the one who is rude, and you are not qualified to negotiate peace. But I can give you a base salary of fifty dollars a year. There is no cap! Ashton's words were indeed true, and the brigadier general was indeed unable to represent the U.S. military at this time.

"Austrians are like you? Maybe you'll be able to rule the world with just your mouths. John Fremont scoffed.

Ashton smiled and raised his hand.

"Allow me to show you something." John Fremont nodded, he didn't think the other man would pull out a gun, but he took two steps back.

Chopsticks Ashton took a letter out of his hand and handed it to John Fremont. The latter asked, taking the envelope.

"What is this?"

"Here is a list of the officers of your army who have recently been killed or missing, as well as the latest report of this war." Ashton said with a smile.

John Fremont took two looks at it and rebuked.

"You talk nonsense!"

"I'm not talking nonsense! You haven't received a battle report in a long time, right? Ashton said lightly, but the surrounding American officers couldn't help but chuckle in their hearts.

John Fremont knew that he couldn't continue arguing over this matter, or the military would be completely ruined.

He quietly put the letter away, then changed the subject.

"Since you're here to talk about business, how much do you think our fleet is worth?"

"Five million dollars." Ashton replied almost without thinking.

"What!" All the Americans present exclaimed in disbelief. Because there are nearly 20,000 people in this fleet, that is, on average, only $250 per person.

"You're saying we're only worth $250 each?" John Fremont snorted. Ashton waved his hand.

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"No, you're wrong. Your entire fleet is worth five million dollars, including the price of weapons and equipment. ”