I was acting crazy in North America, and all the crazy people there took it seriously.

Chapter 186 Churchill: We certainly support the independence of the colonies' blacks.

The upheaval in the American South, with its dramatic twists and explosive escalation, has left the world stunned!

Initially, not many international media outlets paid attention to the "bandit suppression" operation in the American South.

These days, which of the great powers doesn't have a mess of problems at home?

European nations were still licking their wounds from World War I, dealing with economic devastation and the troubles of the workers' movement; across their vast colonies, the sparks of national independence flickered intermittently.

Unless something is too outrageous, everyone is busy paying attention to the snow in front of their own door. Who has the leisure to keep an eye on which "fly" that nouveau riche neighbor across the ocean has swatted?
Then America showed you something bizarre!

When news that “the banditry had turned into a rebellion and even captured the capital of a state” came through transoceanic telegrams and radio waves, the jaws of newsrooms around the world dropped.

In other regions, due to the delayed news, people were somewhat caught off guard by this juicy gossip.

How could a rising capitalist empire, a giant that replaced old Europe as the engine of the world economy, suddenly be in internal strife? And not just a minor skirmish, but something as serious as the capital being captured?

In old Europe, across the Atlantic, especially in the salons and cafes of London and Paris, the reaction to this news was much simpler—

"Look! Look at the great fun America has to offer!"

See? We've said it before: nouveau riche who lack historical foundation and only know how to chase money are bound to have a fragile internal structure! And look, it's proven true!
A sense of "just as I expected" and "schadenfreude" quickly spread across the European continent.

Even more extreme, some scholars who were engrossed in writing monographs on the "collapse of America" ​​theory were initially overjoyed upon hearing the news, but then they were filled with despair: "America, don't collapse so quickly! I haven't finished my manuscript yet!"

"You have to wait until I publish it and start earning royalties before you break down!"

Many scholars quickly revised their manuscripts—their original predictions were too conservative; America was not going to collapse in a decade or so, but was starting to collapse right now!

If they don't revise it quickly, where will their academic dignity be placed?

Subsequently, when Wakanda's liberation declaration, "We Will Fight to the End," spread throughout Europe via radio and newspapers, European media seized the moral high ground, publishing the full text and adding various "profound" commentaries.

In France, a revolutionary base area, the media readily stated that the demands of Black Americans were reasonable and that Americans should take their domestic human rights situation seriously.

In Germany, where its colonies had been completely stripped away, the media stated without any hesitation that the internal divisions of a country built on slavery and racial oppression are irreparable! The United States should rationally address its domestic racial conflicts!
Of course, the one who jumped the highest and made the loudest noise was undoubtedly Dai Ying, who has always been keen on "upholding justice".

Last year when Ireland was protesting for independence, what did that American newspaper, The Sun, say?

"National self-determination" and "The people have the right to choose their own destiny!"
At that time, your America not only interfered in the internal affairs of Britain, but also provided considerable moral and substantive support to the Irish independence movement.

Now the boomerang has come right back to you!
When our Black friends in Mississippi take up arms and demand their “freedom” and “self-determination,” how will Your Excellencies in America respond?

"Natural human rights," my friend!
Throughout the British Empire, the most vocal figure was Winston Churchill, the Secretary of State for Colonial Affairs. At this time, a general election was being held in Britain, and Churchill's Liberal Party, as well as his own constituency, were facing considerable difficulties. The outbreak of the American Civil War was the perfect tool for him to attract national attention and showcase his personal charisma and "vision."

Moreover, when he read the manifesto "We Will Fight to the End," he seemed to feel a sense of mission, as if summoned from the depths of his being.

This is certainly not a mission to fight for freedom for African Americans, but rather a mission to take this opportunity to retaliate against the United States, the mastermind behind his capture by Ireland, and at the same time to gain political capital for himself!
Therefore, His Excellency the Minister took advantage of every public occasion to deliver strongly worded speeches.

He called on the British Empire to bravely stand up and publicly support the independence of Black Americans!
"Back then, our Great British Empire, after careful consideration and enormous sacrifices, finally recognized the right of the thirteen American colonies to independence. This was a respect for the 'will of the people'!"

"Today, upholding the same logic and morality, Americans should rightfully allow Black people within their borders to gain independence! This is a historical inevitability and a reflection of universal values!"

"Our British Empire has an obligation to help the United States maintain peace and stability!"

These remarks immediately caused a huge uproar in the UK.

Before the American ambassador could even protest, opposition figures with ill intentions asked the Secretary of Colonial Affairs:

"Your Excellency, since you so enthusiastically support the independence of African Americans, I would like to ask, in the colonies of our British Empire all over the world, such as Africa, there are also tens of millions of fellow Africans. Do you also support their struggle for independence?"

Unexpectedly, His Excellency adopted an even more righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor, replying without hesitation: "Of course I also support the struggle for independence of the blacks in our colonies! The British Empire is the beacon of civilization, and we should lead the way, not hinder the wheels of history!"

"???"

Even the opposition members who asked the question were completely dumbfounded.

Is this something a Minister of Colonial Affairs should say?
Does Churchill hate America so much because of his experience as a prisoner of war in Ireland? In order to cause trouble for America and support their black independence, you don't even care about the consequences of your own backyard getting on fire?

Of course, what politicians say is what it is, so don't take it too seriously.

However, the subordinates of the Colonial Affairs Department never expected that the minister was serious this time!

Upon returning to his department, he waved his arms and issued an urgent order: "Quickly! As quickly as possible! Select the most unruly 'volunteers' from the black soldiers we recruited in the African colonies, especially those less peaceful areas that always cause us trouble, and send them to America!"

He looked at his dumbfounded subordinates and revealed a sly and smug smile: "Sending them to America to fight for independence, how is that not supporting the independence of blacks in the British colonies?"

"I, Churchill, always keep my word!"

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(End of this chapter)