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Text Chapter 602 The Nanyang Riots (9)

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    To the west of Washington, reporters gathered in front of the solemn Lincoln Memorial.

    Today is the last stop of the Chinese Vice President's visit to Washington. After visiting the Lincoln Memorial and laying flowers, this young man who already controls a country with a population of nearly 500 million in the Far East and is hailed as a "miracle" by Europe and the United States will go to New York.  Hundreds of American business people there are already standing on tiptoes in anticipation, hoping to get more trade orders from him and pour another basin of hot oil on the wonderful twenties.

    The reporters wiped their cameras, adjusted their positions, stamped their feet to disperse the cold wind, and exchanged their interview experiences over the past few days. They talked happily about soaring stocks, the West Borneo crisis, the reconstruction of the Soviet Union, and other topics, constantly thinking about what questions to ask.  Make things difficult for a happy man who is said to have three wives.

    Peace and prosperity are unforgettable, but the atmosphere is broken by the sudden braking.  Two brand-new Ford A-class closed cars quickly rushed to the memorial hall without anyone around, and the reporters suddenly became curious.  It's not because of the expensive A-class cars, but because of the other party's attitude towards the memorial hall!  You know that this is the Lincoln Memorial and a symbol of the United States. How can you be so presumptuous?

    The American reporters who loved digging up gossip immediately became as excited as hounds, wanting to see who was so bold. However, when the two people got off the car, they suddenly felt an unpleasant feeling.  Because the visitors turned out to be Secretary of State Kellogg and Secretary of the Navy Curtis Webb!  Behind him was a serious-looking young colonel wearing a Chinese navy uniform.  No one was interested in Kellogg's appearance.  But reporters who are familiar with the United States know that their Navy Secretary rarely takes the initiative to participate in politics.  The British Prime Minister did not attend last year's visit. Why did he suddenly arrive today and bring a Chinese naval captain into the memorial hall?

    Isn¡¯t it a fight over the South China Sea?  The sensitive reporters suddenly became excited.  I want to be famous these days.  If you want to increase the circulation of newspapers, no matter how much economic development you report, it will not be as eye-catching as a war, especially a war between two big countries!

    Outside, the reporters rolled up their sleeves and prepared for a big show. Inside, Mr. and Mrs. Yang Qiu and President Coolidge and his wife stood side by side, quietly listening to the commentator introduce the great but short life of President Lincoln.  It must be said that President Coolidge was perhaps the least talkative president in American history.  He has rarely spoken since he entered the memorial hall. Those who are unfamiliar with him will definitely not associate such a man who loves to listen with the eloquent American president on the podium.

    The vivid explanation made people feel like they were back in the Lincoln era, but this scene was quickly interrupted by a series of hurried footsteps: "I'm sorry, please stop for a moment."

    "Webber?"

    "Bingwen?"

    President Coolidge and Yang Qiu shouted their names almost at the same time.  The former was even more surprised that his Minister of the Navy could turn into a daredevil.  Sorry for interrupting the explanation.  But then Secretary Weber¡¯s words made everyone¡¯s eyes widen: ¡°Dear Vice President, Mr. Coolidge, please forgive me for interrupting my wonderful explanation. I think it is necessary to tell you the unfortunate news immediately! I just received a call from Manila  Colonel Bingwen also received an urgent telegram from Nanjing. A few hours ago, a serious armed riot broke out in East India!"

    ??An armed riot broke out in East India?  !  President Coolidge was stunned. Yang Qiu also looked directly at Weber, but there was ecstasy in the depths of his eyes. He couldn't help but secretly exchanged knowing glances with Bingwen.  The latter took over the words of the U.S. Secretary of the Navy in fluent English, opened the telegram in his hand and read: "Report! There has been a serious armed conflict in Surabaya and Batavia. So far, it has been confirmed that 113 Chinese nationals have died. About two thousand  The overseas Chinese¡¯s shops were robbed, and tens of thousands of houses were burned down!¡±

    "How could this happen?" President Coolidge's wife covered her mouth. She was an active civil rights activist. After hearing this, she immediately looked at her husband.  President Coolidge even scratched his head secretly. Seeing that the crisis in West Borneo was coming to an end, why did the Javanese riots suddenly break out again?  But before his association could begin, he was interrupted by even worse news.  Minister Curtis Webb said in a low tone: "It is very unfortunate that Batavia has confirmed that about 12 citizens of the United States were killed by thugs. More than 300 citizens in Surabaya have lost contact! The only thing that can be confirmed now is that the thugs  They are all the most active gc elements, there are about tens of thousands of them, equipped with rifles (rifles), automatic machine guns and bombs! We have tried our best to contact Batavia, but we have not received a call back so far. No one knows it is still there.  Not under Dutch government control.¡±

    Hearing this, even President Coolidge could not stand, and Yang Qiu immediately walked out.  Just as the two people walked out of the memorial hall, countless flashlights came on. Nearly a hundred reporters who had smelled the peculiar smell were like sharks biting their prey and unwilling to let go. Even if there were security guards to stop them, they still gathered around and asked questions.

    ¡°Mr. Vice President, has a war broken out in the South China Sea?Fight?  "

    "What news did your naval assistant bring?"

    "Excuse me, why do you want to end the event early?"

    People were overwhelmed with questions, and even President Coolidge and his wife were blocked.  American journalists in this era are powerful, and their persistent and persistent nature is a headache. In the end, even Minister Weber was stopped and asked what happened.

    The frantic reporters made President Coolidge very embarrassed. If Yang Qiu was not around, he might be able to answer these questions immediately, but if he answers now, if a decision is made, it will definitely give people the impression that China and the United States are allied to intervene in South China Sea affairs.  But after Yang Qiu took a few steps, he suddenly stopped. This move made Coolidge secretly cry out, but reporters who quickly surrounded him with visible cameras cut off the opportunity to take him away.

    "I'm sorry to tell you this news! I really wanted to hide it before, because this is the United States and I don't want everyone to misunderstand."

    The reporters were intrigued by the opening remarks, and those who were attentive even noticed that the Chinese Vice President had clenched his fists when he spoke, and even his eyes were moist!  Is there really a war?  Or is it that the British have sunk the main force of the Chinese navy in the confrontation?

    Yang Qiu raised his head.  Taking a deep breath: "Thanks to Secretary Weber for the timely notification, President Coolidge and I have been informed. Just a few hours ago. Just when I hoped for a peaceful resolution of the crisis! An extremely serious armed riot broke out in East India again! Incited by gc elements  The mob has occupied Surabaya by force. They are also attacking Batavia and other areas! So far, hundreds of Chinese expatriates have died, and thousands of shops and tens of thousands of houses have been destroyed! There are also 12 American citizens  Killed, hundreds lost news.¡±

    "What?!"

    ¡°Kill us Americans?¡±

    "God, why is this happening?"

    Journalists heard that there was another riot in East India and that some of their own citizens were killed.  They all looked to Coolidge for confirmation.  But now President Coolidge has one head bigger than the other two. He never expected that such a situation would happen!  He believes that if the most decisive measures cannot be taken in time, Congress will initiate an impeachment motion against him tomorrow.

    "Mr. President, will the Navy intervene?"

    "Mr. Yang Qiu, what will you do next?"

    "Your Mightiness."

    Coolidge's silence undoubtedly acquiesced to this matter. Reporters were completely mobilized and surrounded the two men to know whether war would break out.  Seeing that the reporters were out of control and about to fall into chaos, Yang Qiu raised his arms high to signal for silence: "Today was originally a happy day. My wife and I were here to witness the greatness of His Excellency Abraham Lincoln! Witnessed his realization  The determination and courage to unify the United States and maintain the integrity of the country! He used the creative "Homestead Act" to lay the foundation for the development of the West. He respected human rights, loved the people, and liberated the slaves, which represented the principles of fairness, democracy, and freedom pursued by the United States.

    He is my mentor, and the mentor of all young people who love the country!

    But at this moment in front of him.  Some people are despicable and shameless inciting riots, while others are unwilling to accept our warnings and suggestions, and are negligent and paralyzed, which ultimately leads to terrible and serious disaster consequences!

    I don¡¯t know if I am the first person to do this, but I have to do it!

    I don¡¯t want to confront my allies, let alone conflict and no need for war!  I just want the 1.1 million Chinese expatriates in East India to be safe. I just want them to live in peace and tranquility. For this, I am willing to give everything!  Here, I would like to advise some people!  decades ago.  For the sake of land, you jointly supported the locals to expel and kill hundreds of thousands of Chinese expatriates!  Today, stand up against you, it is not us Chinese who are killing you!  Instead, it¡¯s the people you supported back then!

    In our traditional Chinese culture, there is a saying about the cycle of cause and effect, and there is also the idea of ??retribution and goodwill and reconciliation.  I don¡¯t want to say the former, let alone the latter at this time.  I just want to say, now!  No matter what choice you make, it can only strengthen my determination to save those compatriots who are being slaughtered!

    soldiers!

    We don¡¯t want a war, let alone get involved in a conflict, but we must go to Nanyang and East India now!  Go rescue our brothers, sisters and loved ones!

    Now!  If possible, I would like to ask everyone to wait and pray together for the hundreds of dead Chinese and American citizens, and even more for the suffering people of East India!  "

    Quiet, completely silent.  Then there was an uproar.

    "He said soldiers? God, he gave orders to his country on American soil?! Jeff, has there been any precedent for this before?" A slow-moving reporter almost stopped his stunned colleague  .  His words revealed all his feelings, and reporters racked their brains to search, President Coolidge even grabbed his Secretary of the Navy.

    "Webb, where is the Colorado?"

    Minister Weber was secretly dumbfounded: "Mr. President, there is no need to dispatch battleships. Manila has enough power to evacuate its citizens."

    "No!" President Coolidge lowered his eyebrows and his eyes were full of pain. He looked at Yang Qiu's back and took pleasure in the pain: "I want you to stuff him into the barrel of the cannon and fire him back to the Far East!!"

    Coolidge didn¡¯t like it, and the U.S. government didn¡¯t like it, but the American media and people liked it very much.  Yang Qiu is bold, passionate, and passionate. His image of a tough guy who is willing to challenge the world's ocean hegemons in order to protect the overseas Chinese immediately caught the attention of the entire United States.  In this era where being unconventional and being different is fashionable, this image is too lethal.  Even President Coolidge was helpless because he found himself on a pirate ship.  To make matters worse, have to support the thieves and act with them.  In the end, I could only stand beside Yang Qiu: "Please tell all the American citizens that the fleet has set off, and the United States Navy will do everything possible to rescue the citizens in East India!"

    ¡° One is the world¡¯s strongest industrial country, and the other is an emerging economy in the Pacific.  When the two combined and announced that they would send military forces to East India to protect overseas Chinese, no one was willing to stop them.

    Subsequently, Yang Qiu immediately contacted the country and asked the army to take decisive action to protect the expatriates and temporarily evacuate hundreds of thousands of disaster victims living on Java Island to West Borneo and Natuna Island. At the same time, he immediately entrusted Hoover to purchase 500,000 tons of grain from the Cleveland Consortium.  It was transported to the temporary transfer station in Natuna to help hundreds of thousands of victims who were in need of food and clothing after being evacuated

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