It seems that "migrant workers are asking for wages" is not only common in the 21st century republic, but also in the United States in the 19th century. This is a stage that cannot be avoided by all countries in the period of primitive capital accumulation, or developing countries.

In fact, this problem has been predicted. When Panama Canal Company bought the Panama Railway, it had already known that the problem of "wage arrears" existed. In addition to some Americans, there were also some Panama locals. After the Canal Company took over the Panama Railway, all American workers received some compensation, but Colombian local Panama workers got nothing. This is no wonder, the local Panama workers would besiege the station.

It was indeed a siege. Like the United States, Colombia is also a country that cannot resist guns, so the proportion of Colombians holding guns is as high as that of the United States. This also led to almost everyone in Panamanians surrounding the station working building. If emotions continue to intensify at this time, serious bloodshed will definitely break out.

"Gentlemen, please stay quiet. The board of directors is discussing ways to solve the problem. I believe that it won't take long to everyone will get the compensation they deserve, so what we need now is reason and patience..." In front of the station office building, Leonard Gilmo, the head of the Canal Company station station, was persuading her with great thought.

Leonard Gilmore was a New Yorker. He worked for the Lake Erie Railway Company owned by the Vanderbilt family. After the Canal Company bought the Panama Railway, Leonard Gilmore became the head of the Panama Railway.

After coming to Panama to learn about the situation, Leonard Gilmore reported to the Canal Company Management Committee as soon as possible and proposed two solutions, either to make up for the wage arrears of all workers or to push this problem to the previous Panama Railway Company.

Of course, if the second option is chosen, the canal company will inevitably offend all workers and may even re-recruit employees for training. In this way, it is not known when the railway will resume operations.

On this issue, the Canal Company Management Committee was a bit slow to respond. If Leonard Gilmore's proposal was followed, no matter which plan was adopted, it would not have much impact on the Panama Railway, or at least it would not be bad enough to deal with it. However, the Canal Company Management Committee chose the most unwise method, which really disappointed Leonard Gilmore.

"Don't think about cheating on us anymore. We have been sad too many times. If we don't give us an answer today, then you can wait and see. We can guarantee that no train can leave the train station." A bald man waved the Winchester rifle in his hand, extremely excited.

No wonder these workers were rebelling. The Panama Railway Company had promised many times to solve this problem, but knew that the day they took the railway, the problem was not solved either.

After the Canal Company took over the Panama Railway, the workers ignited hope again, but unexpectedly, what they were waiting for was treated even more unfairly. No one could accept this reality.

"This is the most irrational way. Gentlemen, if the train cannot be set off normally, the entire railway will be paralyzed, so we will have no profits to speak of, and of course we will not be able to pay the salary that Panama Railway Company owed you before. So this is a vicious cycle, and we must firmly avoid this worst-case scenario." Leonard Gilmo moved him with emotion and reason, and he could not interfere with the normal operation of the Panama Railway in any case.

"Even if you make money, you won't give it to us, so we must see money and cash today." The bald man refused to give in. No matter how Leonard Gilmo persuaded him, if he couldn't get the money today, the workers wouldn't leave no matter what.

"Okay, okay...please give me some more time and let me make the final effort." Leonard Gilmore was about to send another telegram to the Canal Company Management Committee. If the problem is still not resolved, Leonard Gilmore was about to resign.

Resigning voluntarily is always more dignified than resigning passively.

In the office building, security captain Peter Stevenson led more than 20 security guards to be on the verge of being on the verge of the Springfield factory. They not only equipped the latest continuous-hair rear-mounted rifle produced by the Springfield factory, but also equipped with two heavy rain light machine guns. If things really reach the point where they cannot be cured, these security guards can at least ensure the safety of Leonard Gilmore.

"Sir, do we need to come forward?" Peter Stevenson could not hold back. If Leonard Gilmore hadn't emphasized again and again, your Stevenson and the others would have been ready to take action.

"Not yet. Stay on your position. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, we cannot use violent means." Leonard Gilmore wants to try his best to avoid bloodshed, which is also a requirement of the Canal Company Management Committee.

The Colombian government and Panama Canal Company signed a "Supplementary Agreement" on the Panama Canal, which was equivalent to slapping the French in the face, not only leaving the French in appearance, but also making the Intermediate Canal Company a joke. Now the French are staring at the Panama Canal Company with wide eyes. If a bloodshed occurs at this time, it will definitely become a handle for the French to attack the Panama Canal Company.

The US government and the Colombian government behind this matter will become the culprits of this matter.

When he came to the telegraph room on the second floor, Leonard Gilmore spoke verbally while paying attention to the situation outside the office building: "…The situation is very bad, and Colombian workers cannot tolerate this distinction. They have surrounded the office building. If the wage arrears cannot be properly resolved, the conflict will further intensify..."

Leonard Gilmore did not deliberately exaggerate and exaggerate, but just talked about the matter. If this does not attract the attention of the Canal Management Committee, then Leonard Gilmore would have no choice.

In fact, as long as the Canal Management Committee agrees to make up for the wages owed by all workers, Leonard Gilmore's safe will have enough money to pay. This money was originally used to open joints, and Leonard Gilmore has no right to use it automatically.

"We want to have a meal!"

"Repay the debt!"

"Americans get out of Panama..."

Workers outside the office building started shouting slogans, and their voices were rising and falling. There were still a steady stream of people rushing over to join in the distance. Many of them were not even employees of the Panama Railway. They all came to join in the fun and check if there was any oil and water to catch up.

In the Isthmus of Panama, the Panama Canal Company is a standard foreign enterprise. So you say that foreign enterprises should act more low-key and do more fairly. But unexpectedly, the Panama Canal Company did not take the Colombian workers on the Panama Railway seriously at all, which made Panama locals very dissatisfied.

"Sir, they are starting to rush to the gate. The captain asks you for instructions. If they rush in, can we shoot..." A security guard team member ran in panting and reported. Before he could finish his speech, he suddenly heard the dense gunshots like firecrackers.

As people become more courageous, they are also suitable for Panamanians. Perhaps the workers' patience has reached its limit. Not long after Leonard Gilmore entered the building, the workers began to rush to the ground floor of the office building.

The wooden door could not stop the excited people. Within a minute, the door was pushed down, and someone broke the glass on the window and jumped in. At this time, they were like a group of bandits, taking whatever they saw, robbing whatever they saw, and even snatching each other in order to compete with each other.

It's really a mob.

At this moment, Peter Stevenson finally couldn't help but order the shooting.

Two heavy rain light machine guns immediately spit out nearly half a foot long muzzle flames. The dense bullets were like two hideous fire dragons, rushing towards the passionate workers.

Nowadays, bullets are not as different as police or military. All bullets are fully charged. Although the recoil is a little larger when firing continuously, the killing effect is unquestionable. At such a close distance, a bullet often penetrates the bodies of two or three people and still carries huge kinetic energy.

The workers who had just rushed into the office building were like waves at high tide. Although they were so loud, they would immediately become fragmented when they encountered a solid reef.

After the gunfire sounded, the front row of workers almost burst into bleeding, and they were mixed with broken limbs and broken arms, screaming, crying, and cursing.

The workers also carried weapons with them, so workers immediately fired and fought back.

Although the Winchester rifle has good performance, it is a pity that the bullets used by the workers are still filled with black gunpowder. Although this bullet is quite powerful, it is also amazingly loud. It only took more than ten seconds before and after. In front of the office building, there was no fingers, and black smoke filled with the smell of gunpowder.

"God, there's a fight over there..." In the dormitory building not far away, Jack was startled by the sudden gunshot. When he realized, Jack immediately rushed to his cabinet and took out a horse detective revolver from the cabinet.

"Wait, what are you going to do..." Rubio was startled and reached out to grab Jack who wanted to grab the door.

"There was a firefighting in the office building, and our colleagues were bleeding and sacrificing, so I wanted to help them, even if I could only do my best." Jack had a hot personality and had a basic sense of justice. When the gunshots became tighter, Jack felt his blood boiling, and his blood rushed into his mind, which made Jack really unable to maintain his rationality.

"Even if we want to provide help, we must use the most rational way and bring weapons to the war. It is undoubtedly the stupidest kind." Rubio could barely remain sane and not want to get involved in this sudden battle.

Rubio is not a member of the security team of Panama Railways, and Rubio is not an employee of Panama Railways, so this matter has nothing to do with Rubio and the others. Even if Rubio and Jack stand by and watch, no one else can blame him.

"There is nothing irrational. Do you let me watch my compatriots be shot? No, I can't do it." Rubio shook Jack away, wrapped in a bathrobe, and immediately rushed out of the door.

There are already many people gathering in the corridor. They are basically American technicians. Before coming to Panama, their carry-on weapons are essential, so almost everyone in the corridor is armed with guns, most of which are like Rubio, using revolvers produced by Junma Weapons.

"Let's go, Rubio, let's have a hunt!" They are all strong men, and they have to join in the fun, of course they have to join in. Rubio just left the house and someone immediately greeted him.

"Hey, Rubio, wait for me." Jack also carried a gun and rushed out with Rubio, shouting while running and hanging bullet bags on his body.

Yes, although the revolver is easy to use, the biggest problem is that the supply and supply of the ammunition compartment is not enough. A gun can only load up to six bullets at a time. If there is no bullet belt, when the bullets in the gun are empty, even the advanced pistol will be just a lump of iron.

The gunfight in the lobby on the first floor of the office building has entered a white heat, and the black smoke has blocked people's sight. Whether it is the attacking Panaman or the defensive security team, the shooting range is blocked and nothing can be seen, so this is the real "blind sniper".

"Fire, shoot, keep firepower, machine gun squads pay attention to suppression and don't let anyone rush in..." Peter Stevenson was also shouting loudly, raising the pistol in his hand from time to time and firing two shots in the direction of the gate. It doesn't matter whether he can hit someone at this time. As long as the gunshots continue, the defense line will not collapse.

"Change bullets and cover me..." A machine gunner emptied the magazine and lay in the cover to call for support. Two deputy shooters next to him were busy changing the magazine and spare barrel.

After continuous upgrades, the rainstorm light machine gun at this time is completely different from the original products. The rainstorm light machine gun now uses 71 round drums, and the continuous shooting ability is enough to be shocking. If the two light machine guns cooperate with each other, it will be enough to maintain the entire line of defense.

The backup barrel was just half replaced, and another light machine gun suddenly malfunctioned, and the seemingly endless light machine gun fire was interrupted. The Panaman outside the door finally waited for the opportunity and immediately organized the first real attack.

When the first Panamanian worker jumped into the hall and threw a homemade explosive bag into the hall, the security team finally suffered a reduction in staff.

The explosive pack actually does not have many technical content. As long as there is enough explosive, the power is also unambiguous.
Chapter completed!