Chapter 1404 New Life (Third update, please subscribe)
Author: Xiaoyu’s Destiny
Chapter 1404 New Life (Third update, please subscribe)
In what form did the war take place?
Tanks are attacking and planes are bombing!
Although the empire only invested a few dozen tanks in Cuba, and even only a dozen seaplanes, their role on the battlefield far exceeded that of any other weapon.
The aircraft in the sky were like mobile heavy artillery, constantly bombing Cuba deep into the country. Although the bombing effect was average, the blow to the morale of Cuban officials was unprecedented.
On the afternoon of April 22, several Ming Empire aircraft appeared in the sky of Havana. It seemed that everything was doomed. The aircraft directly bombed the airship field. Those airships that cost hundreds of thousands of pesos to purchase were not even on the battlefield.
It was destroyed after its function, and in the violent explosion and combustion of hydrogen, the huge airship was reduced to ashes.
At this moment, the U.S. Caribbean Squadron in Havana did not want to spend any more time. After the Ming army's flying machine flew away again, a U.S. Navy lieutenant commander hurriedly rushed to the presidential palace in a car to have a chat with the Cuban president.
meeting.
"Hey, Stanley, you can't just leave us like this!"
Cuban President Martinez didn't even notice the pleading in his tone.
Stanley looked away and said directly:
"Unfortunately, the fleet has just received an order from Washington to return immediately to defend the east coast."
Defend the East Coast!
For the United States, nothing is more important than defending the homeland.
"The Ming Dynasty's army is invading the west. We must now use all our maritime power to defend the east, Mr. President."
“Then who will defend Cuba?”
Martinez asked, staring at the major.
"You promised that you would defend Cuba. This is your promise!"
"Mr. President, things have changed now. You can only rely on yourself. We... are really helpless. You know, our "Great White Fleet" has been severely damaged. We must return to our homeland to defend the United States..."
Facing the other party's answer, Martinez understood that no one could stop them from retreating now. So he nodded helplessly:
"Yes, I know that your fleet has been attacked, but are you leaving right away? Evacuate them all? But if you evacuate, what should we do? We can't stop their attack at all?"
"I'm sorry, Mr. President."
Major Stanley said.
"Although we will retreat, we will definitely not be able to take away the things in our warehouses on the shore. Therefore, we will leave those supplies to you. You can use those supplies to resist the invasion of the Ming people, but please be careful not to
Leave it to the enemy. Before we leave, we will destroy the docks and block the waterway with sunken ships. Of course, Mr. President, if you are willing, your family members can also go with us..."
After thinking for a while, Major Stanley added.
"Actually, my personal suggestion is, Mr. President, you and your government should retreat with us. After all, no one can hold on here now!"
“Has the United States just abandoned Cuba?”
Martinez couldn't help asking a somewhat sad question.
"Have you forgotten your promise?"
"We will come back, Mr. President, leave here and go to the United States to form a government in exile. Believe me, one day, we will definitely come back!"
Stanley's answer made Martinez ask a question.
"when?"
"Of course we defeated the Ming army. When we can come back, we will bring you back with us, Mr. President."
nonsense!
But nonsense can save lives. Faced with the fact that the Americans were about to evacuate Cuba and the Cuban army was unable to stop the invasion of the Ming Dynasty, Martinez still chose to leave despite his unwillingness. Before leaving, he did not forget to tell the Central Committee
Thirteen tons of gold and more than 5 million silver pesos in the bank were sent to the warship. Whether the money was funds for the government-in-exile or whether it would be put into private pockets, I am afraid only God knows.
On April 23, when Martinez decided to go into exile in the United States, he did not forget to fulfill his duties as head of government. Before leaving, he summoned Justice Minister Huang Dejiang - in order to resolve the Chinese nationality dispute, two years ago, according to the agreement with Daming
The agreement reached by the empire, in addition to resolving the issue of overseas Chinese nationality with a ten-year transition period, also required the appointment of no fewer than two Chinese ministers in the cabinet, and Justice Minister Huang Dejiang was one of them.
"Huang, from now on, as the interim vice president, you will shoulder the responsibility of protecting the people!"
"What?"
Huang Dejiang looked at Martinez in confusion, what is this guy talking about?
Although he knew that the president had made up his mind to go into exile, he did not expect that he would actually hand over the government to himself before leaving.
"Mr. President, are you asking me to take over the government?"
"Huang, my friend, after I leave, the government will always need someone to preside over it, and someone will always need to be responsible for our people and their safety."
As president, Martinez seems to be really worried about the safety of the people at this time, but as we all know, he doesn't care about the people at all. All he cares about is his power and money.
Now that the power is gone, he... chose to go into exile and took away the treasury. As for the people... they were not even within their consideration range.
Soon, the president left, and Huang Dejiang, the first Chinese minister of the Republic of Cuba, was in the presidential palace. He was even a little dazed, standing in the hall, looking up at the wall blankly.
The oil painting on his mind was full of mixed emotions.
Interim Vice President?
What does this temporary mean?
It is to temporarily preside over the government. What is this government used for?
Just sign the surrender agreement!
Well, he wasn't too averse to surrendering to the Empire.
At this moment, an army lieutenant colonel in his thirties came over. Although he looked a little tired, one could still feel the military temperament emanating from him.
"Lieutenant Colonel Derek, I think you already know that before President Martinez left, he appointed me as Vice President to preside over the government."
"Yes, Mr. Vice President"
Lieutenant Colonel Derek said respectfully.
"My army and I will always obey your orders!"
"Okay, sit here, Lieutenant Colonel. Tell me, what should we do now? Should we continue to resist, or surrender?"
Huang Dejiang asked expectantly.
All right!
This is a capitulation faction... Derek sighed helplessly. He is of Chinese descent and surrendered to the Ming Empire... Is that surrender? That means going home!
Is Cuba really going to perish?
"This...Mr. Vice President, I don't know what to say."
I really don’t know how to answer this question. Derek knows very well what choice the vice president who has taken over the power of the government will make.
The choice couldn't be easier. He must surrender to the Ming Empire. After all, he is of Chinese descent. Surrendering to the Ming Dynasty... is simply the most appropriate choice. But as a soldier... What about being a soldier? Can he defeat the Ming Dynasty?
Hey... After letting out a long sigh, Derek looked at the president in front of him and said.
"For the safety of everyone in the republic, I think there is no need to engage in unnecessary resistance. Mr. President."
What a hero!
At this moment, Huang Dejiang remembered the old saying in China, what does it mean to be a hero when it comes to doing business? This person in the past was not a hero!
Such people will definitely be reused in the future, there is no need to wait for the future.
That's it now.
"Derek, we all thought of going together. Those dignitaries all fled, leaving us alone. We are responsible for everyone's safety. Well, take a look and contact the Ming Dynasty. But they
Let’s discuss the matter of surrender, and I think we can definitely end this meaningless war in a civilized way.”
Regarding surrender, Huang Dejiang had no pressure at all. Was surrendering to the Ming Empire considered surrender?
That is abandoning darkness for light!
It's over. Even though he was very happy inside, he couldn't show it. After all, he represented a country now and needed to take care of other people's moods.
"Of course, I know Derek that you are definitely not willing to surrender. You are a soldier. You are more willing to defend your country than surrender, and you are willing to stay and sacrifice for this. But we have to protect ordinary people.
dont you agree?"
Looking at Derek, Huang Dejiang continued.
"So as president, I hope you will sacrifice your personal honor for the sake of the people of Cuba and for their safety."
After putting high hats on Derek one after another, Huang Dejiang successfully described surrender as a forced choice to protect the people. Of course, both of them knew that one was forced to do so and the other was willing.
.
But they all know very well that after making this choice, it will be extremely beneficial to them, and they will definitely have this position in the future government.
Even Huang Dejiang will become the president of the Republic of Cuba, leaving Derek behind.
General!
Derek knows very well what rewards he will get in the future, and everyone has an agenda for everything they do.
"Sir, we still need to contact judges and other government officials. We need to reach a consensus on this issue first,"
Soon Huang Dejiang reached a consensus with more than a dozen senior officials he could find - for the safety of the Cuban people, they would surrender to the Ming Empire.
In fact, they didn't even need to publicly announce it - before the imperial army reached Havana's Chinatown, or the Chinese Quarter, they had already raised the imperial flag. They had long been looking forward to this day. As for ordinary Havana people
, mostly watching all this quietly.
Subjugation of the country? No, rebirth!
On this day, Cuba ushered in his new life...
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