Rebirth of the Wealthy American Chapter 670

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Even if the Bahamas company is a commercial company and cannot represent the Panamanian government, "fire" is also a war in the actual sense. Even if Haiti's power on the card is much stronger than the Bahamian government, Caspar Lindsay cannot be cautious. .

For no other reason, the Bahamas is part of the British Commonwealth. Even though the British Queen may not pay much attention to the Bahamas, it is not even clear where the Bahamas is. After all, the Bahamas is also part of the British Commonwealth. Haiti has left the French colonial ranks and lost its sovereign state To support the war, it will definitely require great courage.

So Caspar Lindsay chose "warning shots". Strictly speaking, this was not an offensive act, but a routine act as a last resort. Caspar Lindsey hoped that the captain of the "Harper" would also think so.

In the middle of the 20th century, Murphy's Law was born. The main part of it is: if there are two or more ways to do something, and one of the choices will lead to disaster, someone must do this. select.

If Caspar Lindsey is given enough opportunities, then maybe Caspar Lindsey will have a chance to create a "Linsey Law" in the future, because the fact is that Caspar Lindsey is the least willing See the situation develop.

It has to be said that the situation in Haiti is indeed deteriorating from the French rule. This is even more obvious in the military aspect. Through the binoculars, Caspar Lindsay found that the shells launched by the "Haiti" landed on At least 300 yards from the surface of the Harper.

You should know that the distance between the Haitian and Harper is only one mile, which is about 1760 yards. The distance is so close, but the deviation of the impact point is so great. This does not look like a warning shot at all. It seems like a different kind of weakness, like "Haiti" and then prove to "Harper": I am weak, come hit me.

The response of the "Harper" was also very fast. Even when the sea was very rough, Caspar Lindsay could clearly see that the moment the "Haiti" was fired, the "Harper" cabin was very fast. After running out of dozens of sailors, the two 75mm navy rapid-fire guns mounted on the bow of the Harper took off the gun clothing and turned the muzzle at the fastest speed, pointing directly to the direction of the Haiti.

"God, they won't fire--" the sailor exclaimed.

"Should not, this is an act of war, it should not be so hasty." The chief engineer muttered to himself, more like comforting himself.

"Getting ready for the shelling—" Chief Mate Peter Tony hissed out with a hissing reminder, clutching the handrails by the side of the cabin porthole.

The narrow cabin was suddenly in a mess, the officers panicked, and issued orders that were completely marginal. The sailor captain shouted and screamed to continue the attack. The chief engineer suggested to stay away from the sharpness, and Cass as the captain Pa Lindsey's mind buzzed, and only one thought became clearer: war, finally coming again-

Why say "again"?

The thought had just flashed in Caspar Lindsey's mind, and two black smoke suddenly burst from the Harper, which was getting closer.

"Harper" fired!

Three seconds later, two orange-red flames suddenly appeared on the surface of the Haiti less than 50 yards away, and then the explosion exploded. Even after this distance, Caspar Lindsey felt as if he felt It is the intensity of the flame and the intensity of the shock wave.

This is only the first round of bomber "Harper", but it has formed a cross-fire, and the quality gap between the sailors on both sides is very obvious.

"God, they are using high explosive shells!" Peter Tony's voice was desperate.

Well, it 's pitiful. As a naval force of a country, the artillery on the “Haiti” is still a solid bomb. This is not comparable to the high-explosive bomb used on the “Harper”. Considering the “Harper” The fact that "No." is just a business enterprise is really unacceptable.

"To fight back, we have to fight back-" Caspar Lindsey also felt despair, subconsciously using the word "counter-attack", which clearly puts himself in a vulnerable position.

God, this is the territorial sea of Haiti!

The biggest improvement of the rapid-fire guns over the old guns is the firing speed. Normally, the fast-fire guns can fire 5-7 rounds per minute, while the old guns can only fire about one round per minute. This is only theoretical data and only applies. For small-caliber artillery, in actual combat, the gap between the two sides will only increase.

In the war, the gap of a little smile will be magnified indefinitely, and it will become the weight that determines the direction of nature, let alone the gap is so desperate.

Although "Haiti" wanted to fight back, "Haiti" had not completed its firing preparations, and "Harper" had successfully conducted two rounds of shelling, of which the second round hit and another shell successfully destroyed "Haiti" Huge paddle wheels on the ship's side, which caused the Haiti to lose power and run the risk of becoming a live target.

"Raising the sails, we must not lose our power, send a signal to the" San Marco ", we will return to the se" Caspar Lindsay ordered at the fastest speed, trying to hug the flagship of the Haitian navy.

"Damn it, 'San Marco' has already gone-" Peter Tony's voice scared Caspar Lindsay.

In the face of powerful opponents, you can't require everyone to have a steel-like will, let alone Haiti, which has been in turmoil. Such a country simply cannot give people the idea of consecration, and escape has become the only option.

Having said that, when the "Haiti" was shot, the only idea in Caspar Lindsey's mind was also to escape, the so-called "shot" was just an excuse.

Unfortunately, the "Harper" did not give the "Haiti" a chance to escape. At this moment, the advantages of propeller propulsion were undoubtedly revealed. The "Harper" was approaching the "Haiti" at a rapid speed. When the distance was close Enough for Caspar Lindsey to see the bearded captain in the Harper's cabin, the artillery on the Harper fired again.

With such a short distance, Caspar Lindsey only saw the wild smile of the Harper gunner and the dazzling middle finger, and then everything was engulfed by a violent explosion.

It is said that for wooden ships, the incendiary bomb seems to be a better and more economical option, but the "Harper" does not seem to be equipped with an incendiary bomb at all, even if it is close enough to almost cause accidental injury, the irritable "Harper" "I still chose high explosives.

The violent explosion broke the already obsolete "Haiti", and the wreckage of "Haiti" sank to the seabed at an astonishing speed. Sailors on "Haiti" were too late to untie and were fixed on the ship's side. Life boat, scattered on the sea for a while, and hobby sailors, as if the end of the world.

"Harper" didn't mean to provide rescue for the sailors. A cold-faced Robinson pointed at the panic-stricken "San Marco" to kill everything. "Harper" sounded the whistle, like The Charge blew and approached San Marco quickly.

Well, in the endless sea, the "San Marco" has no possibility to escape at all, so the selfish behavior of the "San Marco" is like a desperate struggle in the face of death. It has no use at all. For the Navy, The behavior of the "San Marco" was similarly insulting, but unfortunately they realized it was too late.

Two days later, Governor Li of New York, Li Mu finally received the relevant battle report.

"The Haitian government is very indignant at the attacks of the Bahamas company, asking the Bahamas company to withdraw from Cap Haiti and compensate for the related losses, and it is also necessary to surrender the responsible person, otherwise the Haitian government will never stop." Melville, head of the legal department of Junma Group · Fowler reports to Li Mu.

"Never give up? So what can our President Pierre do?" Li Mu was curious, not knowing what step the Haitian government could do.

"The Bahamas company will probably be sued to the Geneva International Tribunal and may seek international help, but the support available to them is extremely limited." Ulysses Grant, a senior adviser to Steed Group, did not think that the Haitian government "will never stop" Strength.

International Tribunal!

Well, Li Mu originally thought that Haiti would at least find an organization similar to the "National League" to preside over justice. How can I know that it is the "international court"? Forget it, Li Mu did not have the hobby of standing on the dock.

Compared to the 21st century, the world in the 19th century is still a "barren world". Although the "United Nations" in the 21st century is only a furnishing, it still has a big fist, but it is not like the performance in the 19th century. Naked, the League of Nations will not appear until 1914, and even the predecessor of the League of Nations "Inter-Parliamentary Union" will not appear until 1889. At this stage, to resolve international disputes, except for a real sword and a gun, probably only " The spirit of the Geneva and Hague Conventions can be used for reference.

Note that it is merely "spiritual". The Geneva Conventions and the Hague Conventions are not at all binding on wars between nations. They only have provisions such as "advisory" for certain acts of war.

Look, it's just a "recommendation". The right to adopt or not to adopt is not in the Geneva and Hague Conventions.

As for the international help that Haiti may seek, this is even more ridiculous. The Bahamas is part of the British Commonwealth. During the process of independence, Haiti completely offended the French through the slaughter of French people. The French did not send troops and the Bahamas company to form a joint army. Even more forgiving.

Offending the British and French at the same time, to say that the Haitian president is also big-hearted.

"Oh Mr. Riem, Mr. John Marshall Harlan hopes to get a chance to meet you. He is now at the dock in Battery Park." Melville Fowler smiled, if the Haitian government really wanted to sue Bahamas, that will definitely increase Melville Fowler's position in the Steed Group.

John Marshall Harlan, a Kentucky man who has served as a soldier and lawyer and former Kentucky Attorney General, is said to have the potential to be appointed to the Supreme Court by Hayes, a counterpart to Melville Fowler.

Although you can see the Governor's Island while standing at the Battery Park Pier, it is not easy to see Li Mu. Whether it is the Battery Park Pier or the Governor Island Pier, Chuntian Company provides strong security, and the guards are even equipped with heavy weapons. Without permission, no vessel should approach 500 yards of water on Governors Island, otherwise it may be considered an illegal invasion and the guards can take any measures directly.

Even after boarding the Governor's Island, before reaching the core area, it has to pass through the eyes of countless guards, and can only follow a fixed route, otherwise it may be interrogated by the guards at any time, so if you want to see Li Mu, you must apply Then quietly waiting is the only option.

"John Harlan, what's the matter?" Li Mu was pretty sure he hadn't dealt with John M. Harlan before.

Melville Fowler looked at the battle report in his hands, his eyes flickered a little.

"Hah, Rem, I'm going to Clinton Castle to find James to play, goodbye-" Ulysses Grant immediately left, leaving Li Mu enough privacy.

"Ha, Mr. President, you are a senior adviser to the Steed Group, there is no need to avoid it." Li Mu faintly felt that John M. Harlan was for what purpose, and it would be better to leave Ulysses S. Grant. Deal with the sharp mouth of the lawyer.

Soon, accompanied by Melville, John came to Li Mu's office.

"Mr. Attorney General, nice to meet you, maybe I will soon call you Mr. Justice, first of all I want to congratulate you." Li Mu is still very polite, facing a future judge, Li Mu will show himself The mature side.

"Mr. Riem, it's a pleasure to meet you." John didn't care, and he started out quite well.

Even a judge, when facing a rich man with extensive influence, must show due respect. As for the scene where the integrity lawyers, who are common in film and television works in the 21st century, rebuked successful businessmen, it was just a beautiful process of art. , In fact does not exist at all.

"Let's talk, is it good news or bad news?" Li Mu had a good time, and Melville turned into a maid to bring coffee for John.

There are too many secrets in Li Mu's study. No one can enter except those who are closest to him and the executives of the Steed Group. Although there are many servants in the family, Chu Xue has been responsible for cleaning Li Mu's study. After Chu Xue became pregnant, this job It was given to Gloria.

"Of course, the good news is that Junma Group complies with the law and is a good citizen with a sense of responsibility. It has never been the goal of the legal department. This time I came with someone's sincerity. I hope you can give me a chance and also give someone Everyone has a chance. "This attitude is low enough, it also represents a great demand.

Maybe it was in some respects. John did not name his name, but this did not prevent Li Mu from understanding. Yes, John came to Li Mu on behalf of the Haitian government to negotiate, or-

John is here to sum up.

"Let's talk about-" Li Mu's eight winds remained motionless, waiting for John to make the offer.

Chapter end

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