Chapter 183 Civilian Armed Forces
"Boss, we work hard and just want a stable life. Why is it so difficult?" Zhang Deqing opened his mouth. He had heard Sheffield's threat and smiled bitterly. "What did we do wrong? Even black people can have legal property, but we are treated like this."
"We occupied America, not to let you take a free ride. Since you mentioned the issue of black people again, let me explain. The black community does not have the ability to pose a fatal threat to us. I personally think highly of you. You have the ability and are not suitable to be slaves like black people. If we had won the war, black people would have been sent back to Africa." Sheffield pointed out the situation faced by Chinese workers and even East Asians in the United States in a very cold-blooded manner. "I know that China and Japan fought a war. To tell you the truth, Japan was treated the same as you. If you don't believe it, you can live well and see that day come."
"I personally have never discriminated against the abilities of East Asians. This is completely different from how I look at black people. The restrictions on East Asians will not change even after a hundred years, and their status in the United States will definitely be lower than that of black people."
What Sheffield said is true. It would be ridiculous if East Asians had the rights of black people a hundred years later. But this is an American dream. It’s fine to be a dream, but it’s a bit too much to want it to become a reality.
The black community is not a minority in the United States, but the largest community besides the white community. If the standard is relaxed, it is also the second largest ethnic group, a status that immigrants from East Asia, China, Japan, and South Korea do not have. Moreover, after the black community became a serious issue, the United States will not make the same mistake again and create another black community.
Once the number of East Asian people increases, things like the Asian Subdivision Act will come into being, which will pass legislation to prevent this from happening and break up any Asian groups that may be formed.
To be fair, Sheffield thought that the way the main ethnic group protected itself was not wrong. The people of the Republic wanted to do so, but unfortunately only Africa could provide resources for continued development, and because of colonialism, they were very wary of Europe and the United States, so the Republic had to accept it.
"The United States will not allow any Chinese workers to survive. I only dare to recruit workers. I dare not touch any of the anti-Chinese laws. But now there is a chance for you to follow the new robbers to avenge the old robbers. Once the Spanish colonies fall into the hands of the United States, we can make arrangements to give you a place to live." Sheffield stated his purpose and then issued an ultimatum, "I'll give you a few days to think about it. If you still don't agree by then, find a place to hang yourself. I will raise your daughter to adulthood. In your words, I will take care of your wife and children, don't worry about it!"
As a Chinese labor leader with a decent cultural level, Zhang Deqing naturally understood what this sentence meant. Isn't this what Cao Cao said in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms? He was planning to use his own head for good.
At this point, he could only agree and said, "Boss, I will try my best."
"It's not a must to try as much as possible. The more people the better. The number of Chinese workers is already so large that there is no way to divert attention." Sheffield said coldly with a roll of his eyelids. Facts have proved that America first is more popular than internationalism. No one can do anything about it. After deceiving for a while, the retaliation in the future will be more fierce.
Moreover, Sheffield did not have a very enthusiastic attitude towards these Chinese workers in the United States. They were all ancestors of a group of banana people. Even if they were not banana people now, their descendants would most likely be banana people in the future.
For the majority ethnic group of the United States, there is nothing wrong with excluding foreign immigrants. Even if the United States apologizes for this in the future, the people will certainly not agree with it. Otherwise, try to consider the issue from the perspective of the Republic. The people of the Republic will think the same way.
Leaving the United States and finding a place where they can work hard and get rich is good for both sides. The reduction in the number of Chinese workers will reduce the risk of being excluded. Similarly, the role of Asians in the United States is definitely after the black community. If Chinese workers stay, they will not be able to break through the layers of filters and will become banana people who are not popular with both sides.
Leaving would be a good thing for both sides, as it would benefit more than harm. Now it depends on whether the Chinese labor leader he supported can do the job. Moreover, the risk is extremely low. Sheffield remembered that in the Spanish-American War, the losses of the US military were negligible. If the number of Spanish surrenders and prisoners was counted, the exchange ratio was very exaggerated. The first empire on which the sun never set left in a very shameful way.
"Boss, can these Chinese fight?" John Connor waited until the Chinese man left before walking over and asking.
"It doesn't matter who we fight. Even if you tell Britain and France not to interfere, the Qing Dynasty can still beat up Vietnam and Myanmar. It's next to Venezuela and Uruguay, and it's still a powerful suzerain state." Sheffield pouted. He seemed to remember that the Qing Dynasty was about to perish, and it even blackmailed Mexico. It can be seen that if the Qing Dynasty felt that it had met a soft persimmon, it could also show the attitude of its ancestors being wealthy.
However, Sheffield's understanding of the East and the West is very neutral. The two civilizations have different focuses. Since the establishment of the Song Dynasty, successive dynasties have obviously sought stability rather than progress. The hidden dangers of internal rule are getting fewer and fewer. It is a bit nonsense to say that it can still crush the West. The Western world has its own characteristics. When the Magna Carta appeared, the Song Dynasty was still alive. It was a thing from the 13th century.
The Magna Carta cannot be used to prove that the West was 700 years ahead of the Song Dynasty at that time. Similarly, the wealth accumulated by the total population cannot be used to prove that Western countries are not good. The tax revenue in Venice is almost the same as that in the whole country during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Such comparisons are too rogue.
"The emperor of this country has this attitude towards overseas populations. I guess I'm doing a good thing. It's good for our country and the Chinese community." Sheffield still remembers that when Qianlong was dealing with the Chinese in the Netherlands, his reaction was similar to Wanli's reaction to the Spanish dealing with the Chinese. They both believed that going abroad meant abandoning the people. They should be loved to death or killed.
Sheffield really thought he was doing a good thing. Reducing the number of Chinese workers in the United States could ease the wave of xenophobia, and at the same time he could find a place for the Chinese workers. There was no more suitable place than Spain.
Moreover, there must be a local Chinese community in the Philippines. If Chinese workers can be used to lead the way, the action of annexing the Philippines can be made smoother. Through Chinese workers, they can get to know the local Chinese community, and they can also be more successful than other companies in grabbing profits. No matter how you look at it, there are many benefits and the disadvantages can be ignored.
The most shameless idea is to use the Chinese to suppress the resistance of the main ethnic group in the Philippines, which can reduce the losses of the US military and avoid directly attracting hatred.
To put it bluntly, the Spanish nobles now have manors, farms and mines in Cuba and the Philippines. The more I look at Sheffield, the more it looks like the property of the United Company. It should be named Sheffield.
Under the high-pressure attitude of the United Company, Zhang Deqing returned to California with a heavy heart. All the way, he kept thinking about the words, "I will take care of your wife and children, don't worry about them."
Now he felt that this young boss who knew Mandarin was more terrifying than other bosses who did not understand the Chinese workers. The reason for his fear was that he understood the Chinese workers too well. Although he cursed the foreign devils countless times in his heart, Zhang Deqing still dragged his tired body on the road for his wife and daughter.
On the other hand, Sheffield began to settle accounts to see how much he could help the United States. The mainland was not suitable for reorganizing the Texas Legion, although the soil in the civilian sector was very suitable for doing so. However, once the war started, the country would also recruit soldiers, and the United Company could not steal the show.
But it is also possible to be a patriot. Overseas immigrants and compatriots of the United States are willing to help the United States government liberate Cuba and oppose the oppression of American countries by European countries. What can we do?
"Can you gather all your manpower together and get 10,000 people?" Sheffield asked Gail, McHale and other partners who have already deployed in Central American countries.
"Even if you double the number, we can still pull them out by contacting all our companions." McHale said very proudly, "If it doesn't work, I will go back to Brazil and hire some people to join the battle."
"I'm afraid that by the time you join the war, it will be over. Don't think that Spain is so powerful." Sheffield said, "I'm talking about the power that is already abroad. It's the United States that's at war. We can't recruit soldiers from the southern states. This is the responsibility of the federal government. But we can think of ways to recruit soldiers from our plantations abroad. At the same time, we can also show our strength to others."
"Then the 10,000 people won't be a problem. The only problem is how to transport them there." Gale frowned and said, "We still don't know whether the war will start or not. This is a problem."
"First, get the people to Haiti and keep them in Port-au-Prince. Once the war starts, they can be transported there quickly." Sheffield was of course certain that the war would break out, otherwise how would the Maine sink?
"Okay, let's go notify the others." Although they didn't know why Sheffield was so anxious, the two nodded in agreement and turned around to prepare to contact the armed forces stationed in Central American countries via radio.
By using tragic stories provided by the Cuban military government as a means of competition, the journalists of the newspapers used them recklessly, exaggerating the already tragic and inhumane conditions. Most of them were fabricated and sensational stories. This kind of news coverage slanted public opinion against Spain and also helped to sell the newspapers.
Sheffield could clearly grasp public opinion through newspaper sales. He knew that public opinion was ready to ask the federal government to intervene and that the war might start at any time. So he contacted Chinese workers and partners, preparing to grab benefits separately.
"How to transport Chinese workers to the Philippines?" Sheffield pondered this question, which was the only difficulty at the moment.
(End of this chapter)
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