1890 King of Southeast Asia

October 11, Washington.

"Has Minister Lin returned home?" Chen Fu, the ambassador of Nanhua to the United States, asked his secretary while sitting in the car.

"He arrived in Banjarmasin smoothly a week ago. His Majesty held a grand welcome ceremony for them. Calculating the time, Minister Lin is still on vacation. His Majesty gave him ten days off." The secretary smiled gently.

"Go to the White House." The secretary turned to the driver and said.

Last night, the secretary of US President Taft called the embassy and asked for a special meeting with the ambassador today.

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"Mr. President hopes to have a constructive conversation with Ambassador Nanhua." This is what Taft's secretary said.

"That's great..." Chen Fu said with a sigh.

"What's wrong, Ambassador?" The secretary was a little confused when he saw him like this. The work in the United States was not heavy, especially with the recent reduction in trade volume, many people were idle.

"Nothing, I just miss it. The climate here is completely different from home. The few Chinese have already left. I was going to talk to Minister Lin face to face about the US issue... What's that sound?" Chen Fu said, opening the car window and sticking his head out.

"Danger, I guess it's another boring protest. American politicians always like to do this. They just want us to ignore them." The secretary dragged Chen Fu back.

"Stop the car and listen." Chen Fu heard a few special words, and curiosity drove him to stop.

There is a small park only three or four hundred meters away from the South China Embassy in the United States. At this time, a dozen pacifists with the "Peace Association" logo on their bodies were giving speeches.

"Nanhua was founded less than 20 years ago, and has launched eight wars, thousands of battles, and countless fights..."

"Open your eyes and take a look. Those disgusting Chinese people have occupied other people's land, destroyed local traditions, and slaughtered them. It's really disgusting..."

"Nanhua imperialism is a warmongerer, and their emperor is a butcher! Executioner! For peace and justice, boycott them!"

"For peace!"

Hundreds of people who came from nowhere were echoing them, shouting for peace, but showing extreme fanaticism.

The Peace Association was founded in 1814 and is the world's earliest pacifist organization. The purpose of the organization is to oppose the use of violence and any form of war for any reason.

But at the beginning of Nanhua's establishment, the Dutch invaded Nanhua several times, especially during the second war, and they did not respond.

It was not until Nanhua won and took over the entire Java and even the Dutch East Indies that they stood up and hypocritically said: "We should maintain traditions, so there will be no war."

Later, Nanhua contacted Mellon and placed a large order, and they stopped talking again.

Even when the United States launched the Spanish-American War under the banner of liberators, most of them labeled this war as a "just war."

Ignoring the war behaviors that contradict pacifism.

"How long have they been doing this?" Chen Fu looked at the group of speakers unhappily.

"Two weeks, um, it's two weeks near the embassy. In fact, a month ago, we saw these pacifists at some public gatherings. We communicated with the US authorities but to no avail." said the secretary.

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"By the way, the US government's response is: these actions are legal and in the interests of citizens. In the United States, citizens have the right to express their opinions and protest against government actions." The secretary added.

"Pacifist? It has that flavor." Hearing that it was the US government that did nothing, Chen Fu nodded.

These people are so cruel that they even scold themselves, Chen Fu still admires them.

As we all know, the first country to implement the massacre of a certain race by the whole country is the free United States.

"Let's go, monitor public opinion, and prepare a briefing for me." Chen Fu closed the car window.

...

"Where is the President?" Chen Fu looked at the Secretary of State curiously.

"The President has important things to do and has no time to see you for the time being." Secretary of State Knox's tone was domineering.

Philander Chase Knox, Attorney General during the McKinley and Theodore periods, was a typical politician during the expansion period.

He was also a typical white supremacist.

"The President's secretary informed us last night that the President wanted to see me today for an important meeting, but he didn't even reserve time for this meeting. Is this how your country treats important matters? No wonder the United States has always been so...slow in global affairs?" Chen Fu heard the Secretary of State's tone and said something unpleasantly.

Who knew that just this sentence almost broke Knox's defense.

Chen Fu witnessed Knox's face change from white with red to full red, and there was a trend towards purple. He quietly moved his chair back so that it would be more convenient to stand up when the fight started.

"Very good, Your Excellency Ambassador. As Secretary of State, I am qualified to convey the President's ideas." Knox was an old politician after all. He adjusted himself and sat down.

He lost his composure just now mainly because Chen Fu was a yellow man. The last yellow man who communicated with him was the Japanese ambassador. He was very pleased with the other party's humble attitude, but Chen Fu's approach made him feel disappointed.

"So, Mr. Secretary of State, what does the President want to talk to me about, and the South China Empire that I represent? I hope it's not the same old topics." Chen Fu looked at Knox to see what he was up to.

"Oh! Mainly two things." Knox's expression suddenly became richer, with a smile on his lips, looking at Chen Fu with aggressive eyes.

"First, we hope that South China will reconsider the trade issues between the two sides, make constructive choices, and end the current confrontational behavior that is unfavorable to both sides." Knox said confidently.

"Then I will reiterate our position..." Chen Fu was quite helpless and said a bunch of nonsense again. Anyway, the United States will not make concessions, but it is delusional that South China will make concessions? Who do you think you are? The British Empire?

"That's a pity. The second thing is related to the princess of your country. It is indeed a very regrettable thing. The princess of the South China Empire is actually a thief..." Knox's pretentious look almost made Chen Fu get up and leave, but it seemed that it was a bit involved, so he endured it.

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"Mr. Secretary of State, we are not children anymore, you have to be responsible for what you say." Chen Fu leaned forward and stared at Knox.

"Oh! Mr. Ambassador, please believe that I and the President have deep feelings for Nanhua. In fact, in recent months, we have been receiving some letters for help from the former rulers of the Hawaiian Islands.

In the letter, they said that the Nanhua Empire obtained the Hawaiian Islands with despicable deception and suppressed, enslaved, and exterminated the indigenous people on the islands." Knox couldn't help but curl up his mouth slightly.

Hawaii is Liu Xinran's fiefdom (virtual fiefdom). Even if Liu Xinran has no management rights, the media will not miss an explosive hot spot.

"Nonsense, there must be evidence when speaking. What can a few pieces of paper prove?" Chen Fu thought it was a big deal, but it turned out to be just like this?

If it was Java Island, he might have to consider how to throw dirty water on the other party, but in Hawaii, Nanhua really didn't deliberately suppress and exterminate.

Because the population on the island was not large, and there were large-scale Chinese immigrants, Nanhua only pulled a few boats of people over to make the number of Chinese reach a dominant position.

As for the former rulers? The queen is dead, and the influential chiefs among the remaining old nobles have been incorporated. Is it that group of useless old nobles jumping around?

"The president and I think so too, but you know, the current public opinion is very unfavorable to Nanhua. This matter has been exposed, and it is unknown what decision Congress will make. You know, our country is a democratic country." Knox smiled.

Chen Fu frowned, of course not because of the princess's reputation or something, how much impact can this matter have? At best, it will make a fuss in the United States for a while. Things that are fabricated out of thin air will be forgotten after a few days.

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Besides, Nanhua's external environment is very good now, and it is unlikely that this matter will spread to Europe. After all, the nobles will protect the dignity and reputation of the nobles.

He was thinking about the significance of the Americans' actions, seizing Hawaii? The United States should not be so crazy, right?

"The Senate has authorized the President to thoroughly investigate this matter. We will definitely clear the name of the Princess..."

"This is our internal affairs. The United States is not qualified to participate. South China does not allow any other country to interfere in domestic affairs. If you are looking for me for this matter, it is really regrettable." Chen Fu stood up. He needed more information and also needed to send this matter back to the country.

...

"The arrogant South China people are in line with their usual style." Taft did not look strange after listening to Knox's report.

"From the South China's style of doing things, it is difficult to make them give in through verbal threats. In the past few years, they have only made concessions to Britain because Britain can threaten them in substance." Knox said helplessly.

"Domestic capital has been overheated. We need a place to vent capital. South China was originally a perfect choice, but..." Taft did not say that Theodore was wrong.

"Knox, contact the Japanese ambassador again and urge them to act quickly.

We need to make peace with South China. Concessions are inevitable. Before that, we must let South China see our strength to prevent them from making unrealistic demands."

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The economic crisis code-named "1907 Panic" has just ended. Taft came to power and needed to find a market for the growing financial capital of the United States.

The options are South America, East Asia, and South China.

South China is the best choice. In 1907, South China's demand effectively eased the spread of the crisis. Unfortunately, the current relationship between the two sides is "a bit poor."

Whether in South America or East Asia, the United States cannot avoid South China.