Nanyang Storm 1864

Chapter 500: Occupy Columbia's Influence
After Li Jingxi finished his report and left, King Zheng Guohui of Chu sat down on the classical palace-style sofa in the side hall. His eyes involuntarily fell on the Congo River Basin in West Africa marked on the map, and his eyes seemed thoughtful.

no doubt
The "Northern Railway" was an excellent project and the Kingdom should have given it strong support, which in fact it did.

Governor Zheng Shouxu planned to mobilize no less than 5 black slave laborers to build roads through mountains and bridges over rivers, and to adopt a multi-point construction approach to open up the northern transportation artery as soon as possible.

The idea is good, but it ignores the serious potential dangers.

King Zheng Guohui of Chu never believed in the things signed in the treaty, nor did he believe that the French would become vegetarians after this lesson. How could it be that simple?
The French have been colonizing Northwest Africa for a long time, dating back to more than 200 years ago. They have a great influence on the Arab Papal and Semitic peoples of North Africa, and there is no guarantee that they will do something bad.

As early as the heyday of the Ottoman Empire, about 125 million Europeans were trafficked to Northwest Africa. The Papal pirates were very famous in the Mediterranean, which greatly promoted ethnic integration.

These Northwest African Arabs have lighter skin and mostly live a nomadic life. They are good at riding horses and camels, and are proficient in using muskets. They are tough and will quickly escape after a successful attack, making them quite difficult to deal with.

If the French instigated some Berber tribes to launch an attack, the planned northern highway would be fully built at this time without any precautions and would probably suffer a great loss.

In order to ensure the smooth construction of the northern highway, it is imperative to form a cavalry.

Since the fourth quarter of last year

It has been a full year since the Colonial Office gave key policy support to the Congo River Basin colonies.

A review of the immigration and resettlement work during this period reveals that it was generally satisfactory. Not only did we exceed the annual target of 40 immigrants, but the colonial villages and towns were well-designed, resulting in a high level of immigrant satisfaction.

The policy of allocating 300 mu of land per capita did create a sensational effect, attracting countless Chinese people.

The report submitted by Governor Zheng Shouxu showed
The colony will introduce a large number of advanced agricultural machinery, trucks and tractors from the country to replace the field labor of black contract workers, and firmly implement the colonial spirit of "emptying the cage and replacing the bird".

It is expected that in the next six years, by the end of 6, the black indigenous population in the colonies can be further reduced from the current size of tens of millions to about 1890 million.

Among these, the vast majority are natural deaths.

The Chu State had colonized the Congo River Basin for more than ten years. In another five or six years, almost a generation would have passed.

The average life expectancy of local black indigenous people in West Africa is just over 30 years old. Under the conditions of heavy daily labor, this number will be shortened. This is the natural replacement of the social population.

It is not surprising that the strict implementation of the policy of separating men and women in the colonies and the prohibition of black natives from marrying and having children directly led to a generational gap in population reproduction.

By promoting agricultural machinery on the ranches and farms that became prosperous first in the colonies, and with the rapid growth of the second generation of Chinese colonists, the labor gap could be effectively filled.

We cannot always rely on black bonded laborers; this is not a long-term solution.

The colonial policy implemented by the Chu State in the East Indies and Africa did not work in Colombia in South America, but it did not affect the process of Chinese people becoming the mainstream population in the local society.

The military occupation of Colombia has lasted two years, and the South American country has undergone tremendous changes.

The traditional big families, big businessmen, big landowners, religious elites and powerful Hispanic figures in the military and political circles who originally occupied the upper class of Colombian society were all completely purged in the chaotic war and disappeared in the long river of history.

Having suffered the ravages of war and heavy casualties, the total population of this South American country, which originally had a population of 337 million, once fell to a low level of just over million, presenting a typical post-war social demographic structure with more women than men.

On the ruins after the war

The Colombian Expeditionary Force gradually promoted the demobilization of officers and soldiers on the spot, and tens of thousands of Chinese plantation owners and farmers of all sizes emerged. The Chinese dominated the country's upper military, political, and business circles, and fully controlled the economic lifeline from cities to villages.

A large amount of land and social property was replaced after the war. In the past two years, 370,000 to 380,000 Chinese immigrants have poured in, effectively filling the gap in social manpower.

These Chinese immigrants were mainly single men. With their relatively superior economic status, they were able to quickly marry local young white women and form new Chinese families.

Due to the policy suppression of the Chu State military government, white men in rural Colombia found it difficult to find jobs in the city. They were at the bottom of the society and even had difficulty in getting enough food.

Almost nine out of ten white men in the cities were suppressed. In addition, due to social unrest, hundreds of thousands of white women were abducted and sold to Central America and Hawaii. It was difficult for white men in rural Colombia to find spouses.

As more Chinese immigrants arrive, this contradiction will become more acute.

"The Orientals have taken away our women, our homes, our property, and everything we have. We must fight back."

Such slogans are very appealing in rural areas of Colombia, and fierce conflicts have broken out frequently.

Such fierce conflicts gave the Chu expeditionary force the best excuse to launch military suppression operations, continuously carrying out dragnet-style sweeps and clearing out remote villages to thoroughly purify the environment.

There were dozens of riots every quarter, which drew brutal suppression from the occupying forces.

Judging from the military intelligence reports of the Colombian Expeditionary Force

Currently, over 60% of rural areas and over 90% of urban areas have been absorbed. Based on the current annual immigration rate of 170,000 to 180,000, it will take approximately six to seven years. Colombia is the colonial region currently experiencing the most prominent conflicts. Unable to bear the oppression, the local white population is constantly rising up in resistance.

There is also tacit support from countries outside the region, such as the United States in North America, and neighboring Venezuela and Peru. Due to historical origins and other factors, they will support the local people's resistance by sending food and weapons in various ways.

The more violent the disturbance, the faster the destruction will be.

The Chu State's infiltration into Colombia was mainly based on economic means. Through the dual means of economic oppression and military repression, the local native white people were imprisoned at the bottom of society.

There are about 437000 Chinese households in Colombia, with a total population of over 130 million. All of them are registered as Chinese and constitute the mainstream population in society.

Due to the short time period, newborns to Chinese families in Colombia are not included in the statistics.

Must admit

After the military occupation of Columbia, the Chu State came under certain pressure on the international stage.

The United States, in particular, was jumping around and raised the Colombian issue at the Berlin Conference, expressing extreme indignation and strongly criticizing the inhumane behavior of the Chu occupation forces.

The Chu State was also not idle, and at the Berlin Conference, it filed a complaint against the United States for the mass slaughter of Indian tribes, which resulted in the tragic deaths of approximately 400 to 500 million Indians and constituted a de facto crime of genocide.

On the other hand, the Chu State was very careful. It was just that the Chu immigrants married some white women. There was no coercion and both parties were willing. What law did they violate?
As for the rebellious Colombians, there is nothing wrong with armed suppression.

From any perspective, the United States is the party that needs to be condemned more.

Coupled with the British's instigation and taking sides, the Americans made a big fool of themselves at the Berlin Conference, and the anger was beyond words.

One has to admire the British's shrewdness. On the issue of Central and South America, the British would occasionally stir up trouble, pushing Chu and the United States to the forefront of the confrontation.

The British could have the best of both worlds and greatly enhanced their voice in issues concerning Central and South America.

To some extent

This is the realization of "regional balance" in Central and South America, which is the core essence of British diplomacy. It is similar to Europe's "continental balance" policy.

King Zheng Guohui of Chu was simply taking advantage of Britain's tendency to condone Chu's expansion in Central and South America. He had unknowingly annexed four Central American countries and taken control of Colombia in South America.

Chinese language education was fully implemented in Colombia, city god temples and ancestral halls sprang up everywhere, and temples and Taoist temples continued to appear, forming a typical Chinese social structure.

Spanish was banned in public places, Catholic churches were prohibited from preaching in Spanish, but Chinese could be used for preaching, church schools were prohibited from teaching Spanish, and urban factories and rural plantations gave priority to Chinese in recruiting workers.

Colombians are strictly prohibited from owning more than 50 mu of land per capita, which can be resold. Otherwise, they will violate martial law and will be severely punished.

Different places implemented different colonial policies. Under the leadership of King Zheng Guohui of Chu, the subtleties of Chu's foreign policy were to judge people by their appearance and the quality of their food.

simply put

The colonial efforts in Central and South America were much more subdued and covert.

Colombia is a country mainly populated by descendants of Spanish whites. Decades ago, it formed Gran Colombia together with its neighboring Peru and Venezuela.

These South American countries were all Spanish colonies in the early years. They share the same language, religion, customs, and deep historical roots.

Overly harsh repressive measures will inevitably arouse sympathy from neighboring countries.

In addition, the United States has been nagging and raising the issue of Colombia's occupation in various international occasions, which is really annoying and requires more subtle means.

In the past two years
Many local people have fled Colombia in various ways, which is also one of the main factors for the sharp population decline.

The military occupation and colonization of Colombia had far-reaching consequences.

The Chu State established absolute authority over South American affairs, greatly increasing its international influence. This created a strong deterrent effect on the neighboring Central and South American countries, causing them to become much more docile.

When the United States mentioned the Colombian issue in international occasions, South American countries generally remained silent and did not echo it.

Countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Chile expressed their full understanding of Chu's military actions and looked forward to the early restoration of regional peace, with a very tactful attitude.

The overwhelming military power of Chu made them realize:
This is a powerful existence that cannot be offended. If you know what's good for you, then cooperate with it.

(End of this chapter)