Chapter 201 I Know Asia Best

A few minutes later, the long-lost fireball finally reappeared on the sea. The rising thick smoke covered a large area of ​​sea, and the captain of the Indiana, who was using the fixed high-power telescope in the command tower to observe, saw for the first time the true face of his opponent: the tall tripod mast and the tall cylinder-like bridge, the two huge main turrets in front and one in the back, and two thick and tall smoke towers. Even though the hull was hit, the battleship facing this side with its starboard side was still firing shells vigorously.

"Calm it down!" The captain followed the staff's order easily, and the main gun roared again, completely depriving the Spanish warship of its ability to resist.

Amidst the deafening roar, a new round of salvos was launched with great momentum. After the shells were fired, the gunners opened the gun ports as usual, and the residual gas from the gunpowder in the barrel rushed in. The temperature in the narrow turret rose rapidly, and the exhaust fan in the turret rotated unsteadily to exhaust the exhaust gas reserved in the barrel and then fill in fresh air from outside.

Seeing this, three Spanish warships broke away from the queue and bravely rushed forward, allowing the shells to explode violently near them, and they still stubbornly approached the US Navy fleet led by four battleships. This scene reminded many people of Don Quixote's brave rush to the windmill, and they were full of admiration in their hearts, and the best admiration is to sink the other side.

The US Navy ships, including the battleship Indiana, began to chase the next unlucky ship without stopping. The US Navy fleet used fierce and accurate firepower to make the Western ships burn and sink one after another. This could hardly be called a battle, but a massacre.

The U.S. Navy fleet, like this country, made a brilliant debut as a new and powerful nation, while facing the remnants of a declining empire. Just like the heavyweight champion in the boxing ring, humiliating the former king without any sympathy, telling the opponent mercilessly that your era is over. In the future history, the name of Spain, like the fleet that was annihilated here today, is no longer important and no one mentions it.

Because there were reporters in Thompson's fleet, this scene was clearly witnessed by the military reporter. Because during the whole process, the resistance of the Spanish fleet was not that fierce. Or the Spanish thought it was fierce, but the American naval officers and soldiers felt that they couldn't beat my knees even if they jumped up, so this reporter was allowed to use wireless telegrams to report the war situation directly to the citizens who were concerned about the progress of the war. This was tantamount to a live broadcast.

For the loser, this was a deep humiliation. On the other hand, the Texas Legion led by John Connor had already begun landing in Cuba under the cover of the support fleet. Compared with the one-sided slaughter of the Spanish fleet by the American fleet, it was not very smooth. At least the scene was much more lively, at least there was a give and take, instead of Thompson's unilateral humiliation of the Spaniards.

Perhaps they knew that the Spanish fleet was being strangled. After all, the landing distance to Guantanamo was not far from the battlefield in a straight line. It was more likely that they were intimidated by the powerful firepower of the U.S. Navy and were afraid that the Cuban rebels would come out to support. In short, the resistance near Guantanamo can be described as symbolic. The armed men, suffering from seasickness, quickly got off the ship and easily occupied the port under the command of John Connor.

This success further impressed many naval officers. "I've said it before, we don't need the army at all. Any armed force can cooperate with our navy to successfully land in Cuba."

John Connor, wearing the dark blue black and gold company uniform, finally landed on land again after a few days of sailing. He said with his gun in hand without looking back, "Tell the boss everything here. Don't make the boss wait anxiously. People from each company should act according to the plan made in advance. First, we need to have a good talk with the Cubans."

Do we really not need the army? John Connor did not think much about this question, but after the successful landing, the officers and soldiers of the US Navy were no longer important in his mind. He was a private armed force and was responsible to many bosses. However, he did not need to be responsible to the federal government. This was a very important issue that must be made clear.

One of the important goals of Black Gold Company is to take over the industries left by the Spanish nobles in Cuba. At the same time, one of the bosses has a personal wish to build a private prison in Guantanamo Bay, so that the private prison industry in Texas can go beyond the United States and go global.

Two hours later, just as Thompson's fleet annihilated the Spanish fleet and had even begun to clean up the battlefield, the entire Texas Legion had already landed and was reorganizing its troops, marching with vigorous steps, circling the Spanish army's positions and marching onto Cuban soil.

During this process, John Connor and Brown had already assigned their tasks. One was to contact the Cuban rebels, and the other was to contact the Spanish defenders. This was also what Sheffield had instructed.

In the telegram, although Sheffield agreed to John Connor and others' cooperation with the US Navy fleet, private matters are private matters and public matters are public matters. Capitalist countries must understand this issue clearly: who is the master of the country? They must be careful not to let the country take advantage. As we all know, the government is the worst. It always wants to do something to first-class citizens like Sheffield. They must be vigilant and keep their power in a cage.

The detailed battle process was published in major newspapers the next day. The U.S. Navy fleet, at the cost of one death, once again wiped out the Spanish fleet in the Caribbean and achieved an unprecedented victory.

However, Sheffield used this to make an article. In order to demonstrate the authority of his newspaper, even if one person died, he had to make an article about how this person died. Sheffield's newspaper insisted that the fallen naval soldier did not die in battle, but died of heatstroke, so in the naval battle in the Caribbean, the US Navy fleet still had zero deaths.

Since it has been decided to elevate the status of the navy, it should be taken seriously. Zero deaths is certainly attractive to the citizens of the United States. Sheffield also bribed some rival newspapers to discuss the status of the army. As we all know, the army has been mobilized and assembled, and is currently preparing to land in Cuba, but the war is almost over. If the army goes there at this time, it is more like picking peaches.

The newspapers in the United States are so conscientious, and this is a country with freedom of speech, so of course all this is possible. Who said that the Uncrowned King was provoking conflicts between the military branches? It was just a further praise for the Navy as a branch of the military.

Compared with the two rival newspapers, Sheffield's newspaper media was much more objective in reporting on the army, but it still acknowledged the fact that the navy was more important to the United States, but it also made it clear that in some special times, the army still had its own unique role.

With the U.S. Navy fleet having won two great victories before, no one would have objection to such reports. Moreover, the Battle of Manila Bay was a standard zero-death battle, and the Caribbean Battle was also a processed zero-death battle. Deaths from heat stroke were not counted as deaths at the hands of the enemy. In general, the Navy did everything it could in this war with Spain, and this was witnessed by all citizens.

At this point, Sheffield no longer cares about the war in Cuba. The American Expeditionary Force will soon enter Cuba, but it will not take away the honor of the Black Gold Company. In California, another American Expeditionary Force, which has also been formed, is also embarking on an unknown journey to the Philippine front.

With great victories on both fronts, now is the perfect time to reap the rewards. Compared to Cuba, which is familiar to almost all of its partners and is just around the corner, the Philippines believes that the entire United States, whether it is the military, government or private companies, is not very familiar with it.

It's time to withdraw. After consideration, Sheffield decided to leave New Orleans and follow up on the acquisition of Spain's property in Cuba. Naturally, this can be handled by a professional team of managers. The Spaniards have already ended up like this. Even if he doesn't grab it directly, he will be able to take over the estate at a very low price. He no longer needs to keep an eye on it here.

"You're going to California? William, haven't you been keeping an eye on the war in Cuba?" McHale and Gail opened their mouths, not quite understanding Sheffield's train of thought.

"Do we still need to keep an eye on them when we've already won? Who can't keep an eye on them? I have more important things to do. I want to contribute my strength to the great United States!" Sheffield said lazily, "Why does the company employ so many managers? Do I need to wait in New Orleans for these small matters and urge them to get them done? John Connor and the others are all in Cuba. There are naturally managers to review the issues. Do they need me?"

"Well, maybe California needs you more." Although shocked by Sheffield's wild ideas, the two finally agreed.

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"I'm not going to California, I'm going to the Philippines!" Sheffield said calmly, "The area of ​​the Philippines is much larger than Cuba. I want to go and investigate it myself."

The two who had just thought that the problem was not a big deal said, "Asia? That's thousands of miles away. What are you going there for?"

"To settle some things!" A trace of disappointment flashed in Sheffield's eyes. "It is also to open up new markets for the United Company. Of course, there are some other reasons, which I cannot elaborate on."

The reason why I don't want to say more is that the debt was intercepted by Mexico. Sheffield was concerned about the Spanish-American War and was ready to make a fortune. He didn't know much about Mexico's affairs. It was only because of Rockefeller Jr.'s reminder that he joined. Naturally, he didn't regret joining because the benefits were huge.

However, if the two things happened together, it seemed that the benefits gained were a bit too outstanding. If he was not in the country, when the Mexican debt was snatched away, the Morgan father and son should have thought of Rockefeller first, not himself.

"Don't worry, no one knows Asia better than me! What are you laughing at? I'm telling the truth." As soon as Sheffield said this, Gail and McHale laughed out loud. After such a long time, they have already gotten to know Sheffield's catchphrase a little.

(End of this chapter)