The arrogance started from Chinatown

Chapter 793: The Spanish Celebrate

Since he wanted to drag the United States into snatching Spain's colonies, Chen Zhengwei had to show his strength to reassure the president and the secretary of the navy.

Then you can convince them naturally.

Only by giving them confidence can they make up their minds to focus all their energy on the war with Spain and not hold themselves back.

Chen Zhengwei never does anything like pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger.

He likes to show his strength for everyone to see, which is the best business card and language.

Otherwise, if our own people have no confidence... then anything can happen.

After giving the order, Chen Zhengwei crossed his legs and continued:
"The main force this time is torpedoes. Nowadays, all countries are not prepared for torpedoes. I can't think of how we can lose! So we have to annihilate their fleet as quickly as possible..."

"That way they can listen quietly when I speak."

"Are we going to use it now? I was thinking of taking it out when we fight with the British. The British will definitely be surprised then!" Situ Ye felt a little regretful.

Chen Zhengwei was very proud, and his subordinates had also become arrogant after following him for a long time. Moreover, they had long known that Chen Zhengwei was unhappy with the British.

Using torpedoes on the Spanish...it's a bit of a pity.

In the future, as countries are prepared, it will be difficult for torpedoes to achieve such great results.

"Even if we don't use it, they are still studying it and will be prepared sooner or later! Now is the perfect time to use it!" Chen Zhengwei waved his hand.

Although he also felt it was a pity, he certainly couldn't say it out loud.

When has Chen Zhengwei ever been wrong? He is always right.

"War requires preparation, but there is one thing we can do now! Send a telegram to capture those people in Manila! Since Kang Youwei has not been caught, use them first!" Chen Zhengwei put the cigar into the ashtray and leaned back on the sofa.

"Also, notify the Governor of Guangdong...hand over Kang Youwei!"

He is not usually one to hold grudges, nor does he bother with small people.

But something has to be done.

There is always a price to pay for doing wrong!
Otherwise, what will others think? How will they see it?
……

In the White House, President James Garfield and Secretary of State James Bryan were sitting in the study.

"China Chen is so troublesome! Half of my job is cleaning up his mess!" James Bryan complained.

Only after becoming Secretary of State did he understand how the previous Secretary of State felt.

Chen Zhengwei gets into trouble every now and then has to clean up the mess himself.

And... this is the case when Chen Zhengwei has been relatively well-behaved recently.

The last Secretary of State spent most of his term cleaning up Chen Zhengwei's mess.

"But he is also part of the United States, and an important part! So you need to do this well!" James Garfield said.

"We have to admit that his ability is directly proportional to his ability to cause trouble!"

"Of course, I know that, so I'm just complaining! He'd better inform us in advance when he does something, so that we won't be caught off guard!" James Brian continued to complain.

The secretary knocked on the door and they both looked over.

"What did he say?" asked Secretary of State James Bryan.

"He invited the President and the Secretary of the Navy to San Francisco, saying that he wanted to show you something important! Other than that there is no positive response regarding this matter!" said the secretary, and then put the telegram on the table.

James Garfield took a look and then handed the telegram to the Secretary of State.

After thinking for a long time, he said, "He wouldn't say that easily... This is the first time. Looks like I have to go to San Francisco!"

He knew very well that if it was not a very important matter, Chen Zhengwei would never invite him to San Francisco.

This is the first time since he became president, and at this time.

"What are my work arrangements going to be? Help me find the time... I'll need at least half a month to twenty days!"

"Also, contact the Secretary of the Navy!"

Three days later, James Garfield, Secretary of the Navy William Chandler, their team and some naval officers boarded a train to San Francisco.

……

In Spain, all the newspapers have recently been discussing the violent attack and serious injuries of the Spanish ambassador to the United States.

Public opinion is surging.

No matter how poor Spain is, it is still a lean camel.

Moreover, in the past two years, many top-level warships equipped with new technologies have been launched. Although there is still some gap compared with Britain and France, and although they have been defeated in battles over the past hundred years... they are still not comparable to upstarts like the United States.

Even an ordinary Spaniard felt insulted by the newspaper opinions.

This issue was also being discussed at various banquets.

"That Chinese man would actually do such a thing...Does he think Spain is one of those small colonial countries?"

"This time even the king and the prime minister have spoken out to express their views!"

"We should be tougher!" Some gentlemen were whispering in a salon.

"Maybe this scale is just right! It's enough to express our attitude, but not enough to alert people! The old fox is still very capable!" A gentleman said with a smile.

The current Prime Minister of Spain is Praxedes Mateo Sagasta, nicknamed the Old Fox, which shows that he is a shrewd and cunning person.

"Yes, this size is just right!" another gentleman also smiled reservedly.

Ordinary people outside were filled with anger due to the instigation of public opinion, while others were celebrating at the banquet.

Those nobles and politicians were very keenly aware that the attitudes of the Prime Minister and the King were somewhat unusual this time.

They have long been dissatisfied with Chen Zhengwei's control of a large amount of Cuban assets, which has completely affected Cuba's interests and stability.

"We should drive that Chinese guy out of Cuba, so as to stabilize the situation in Cuba and our interests!"

"We should freeze his assets and make him leave Cuba in disgrace!"

“Cuba is our Cuba, not the Americans’, and certainly not the Chinese’s!”

Soon, this kind of speech became a trend among Spanish nobles and politicians.

At the same time, in the Philippines, Valverde, head of the Manila Commercial Bank, also received inquiries from the Spanish headquarters.

"Sir, it's your telegram!"

After Valverde took the telegram and saw that it was an inquiry from headquarters, he frowned.

"What happened? Did that Chinaman influence the company's directors?"

While sending telegrams to inquire about his friends and family in Spain, he carefully wrote down the facts, but he did not mention a word about the 10 British francs he had extorted from Kang Youwei.

The telegram only stated that those dirty Chinese came to the company to cause trouble and threatened the company's customers.

So he notified the Civilization Guard to arrest those Chinese.

After clearing himself of any responsibility and sending a telegram back, he waited for news from Spain.

After waiting for a day, he finally received a telegram from his friend.

"The Spanish ambassador to the United States was attacked and seriously injured by thugs? Are those Chinese crazy?" Valverde was surprised at first, but then he was relieved.

The Spanish ambassador to the United States was attacked because those Chinese went crazy. What does it have to do with him?
Just as he had thought before, the Chinese would not run to the other side of the ocean to retaliate for such a thing.

He felt that the company headquarters would not reprimand him for this matter.

Moreover, the telegram sent by his good friend also explained some recent trends in Spain, which made him feel a little gloating.

It's high time those dirty Chinamen were taught a lesson.

As expected, the telegram that the company sent back later did not reprimand him for this matter, but only encouraged him to continue to serve the company well and said that he would be transferred back to the head office to take up a new position in the future.

The Tabacera Company also had business in Cuba, but because of Chen Zhengwei's relationship, a large amount of cigars, tobacco, and sugar were shipped directly to the United States, and a large amount of cheap textiles began to flood every city in Cuba.

This had a great impact on the business of Tabacera Company, and the market shrank rapidly.

In just two years, Tabacera's market share in Cuba was halved.

They have been dissatisfied for a long time.

Therefore, after sensing the opportunity, they not only welcomed it, but even took the initiative to lobby some congressmen to take a stand on this matter and drive Americans out of Cuba.

……

When Spanish public opinion was growing stronger under the instigation of those nobles and politicians, Chen Zhengwei also came to San Francisco.

I went to the laboratory first to see the progress there.

The aircraft department has been set up, and the German named Otto who was researching gliders was also invited.

The entire department has more than 300 staff members, which is extremely bloated.

"Many of these people have good ideas. I think we can conduct experiments and verify them in various directions, and then slowly eliminate and streamline the staff!" Samuel Langley, head of the aircraft department, introduced to Chen Zhengwei.

After all, there are many people researching aircraft now, but they are all in the exploratory stage, and he does not have a standard to recruit personnel.

This is the only way to recruit all the people, give them some time, and then slowly eliminate the unqualified ones.

Chen Zhengwei did not comment on his method, he just wanted to see results.

As for the rest, it’s not his turn to worry about it.

After Chen Zhengwei waited in San Francisco for a day, President James Garfield and Secretary of the Navy William Chandler arrived in San Francisco with their team.

Chen Zhengwei personally led people to the dock to pick them up.

　Gods and demons revive, the world changes
　　In the extraordinary era, some people awakened the power of light and darkness. They stood on the top of the building wearing gorgeous armor and holding a dragon spear, overlooking the dazzling city.

　　Some people awaken demonic abilities and grow scales and wings, emitting overwhelming demonic aura.

　　Some people also awaken the ancient witch patterns, echoing the ancient times, and are surrounded by black evil spirits, looking domineering and ferocious.

　　Jiang Hou was also lucky. Under the erosion of pollution, his talent was awakened and he could turn into a...world-destroying monster!!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)