Dreaming back to 1949, the great powers were there to deceive us

Of course Carter would not agree. There is no impenetrable wall in the world. Once the Gentlemen's Country finds out that they have been stabbed in the back, how can they let it go?

Moreover, once the matter is exposed, it will cause a huge blow to the image of the United States.

Seeing that they were not fooled, Zhuge Lin immediately changed his strategy.

"Mr. Carter, since you disagree, I'll come up with a compromise plan. I'll take advantage of this surge of public opinion and negotiate with the Governor's Office to give the people more rights. At the very least, they won't be beaten by the foreigners with sticks just because of a minor argument like we did. If the people live and work in peace and contentment, perhaps there will be room for maneuver when the Red Army approaches the city."

This solution is indeed more gentle.

After a while of whispering with Jimla, Carter said,

"What rights do you want to fight for?"

Zhuge Lin replied,

"It's very simple. Increase the proportion of Chinese in public office. Specific staff and grassroots police officers should all be local. Moreover, the proportion of Chinese in senior positions must not be less than 40%."

The purpose of doing this is to downplay the invasion and change direct rule to indirect rule.

We often have a question: The Gentleman Country has colonized many countries, so why did they become independent later but still remain close to the Gentleman Country?

One of the main reasons is indirect rule.

Indirect rule does not completely overthrow the original political system of the colony, but rather retains local traditional rulers, such as chiefs and princes. This can reduce the cost and resistance of colonial rule, because these traditional institutions have a certain degree of legitimacy and authority among the local people, making them more easily accepted by the people.

The Gentleman's Country then exerted various influences through a series of political, economic and cultural means, thereby diluting the colonies' hatred towards the Gentleman's Country.

Lan Shian thought for a moment and added,

"All businesses are equal. Princes who break the law are subject to the same punishment as common people!"

This point was unanimously approved by Carter and Jimla.

Although the United States has become the world's leader, its advantages are not obvious. In many regions, the capital of the gentleman country still occupies a monopoly position.

Rome was not built in a day, and the foundation of the British Empire is too strong. It will take a long time and effort to completely defeat it.

Carter thought for a moment and said,

"Although the idea is good, the Governor's Office may not accept it. These arrogant gentlemen will not easily accept other people's opinions."

Zhuge Lin smiled but said nothing.

Carter understood that if the other party did not agree, he would continue to make trouble.

Lan Shian said coldly,

"All of this is based on the chairman waking up. Otherwise, the Governor's Office will go to hell."

Carter's heart was shrouded in a shadow. He was worried about Hu Zhenhua and the situation.

A few people were conspiring in low voices when they heard hurried footsteps and everyone stopped talking immediately.

Guo Dachong has arrived!

Zhuge Lin hurried forward and recounted the story of himself and his companions, adding more details to the story and showing his wounds and bruises.

When he picked up the X-ray film, he was furious and shouted without reservation:

"Inform Duan Long and dispatch two regiments from the Magic City. I'm going to slaughter him until rivers of blood flow!"

"Yes!"

Seeing this, Carter hurriedly persuaded Guo Dachong, while Jimla grabbed Lan Shian and prevented him from leaving.

Guo Da Chong roared angrily,

"Carter, is this how you protect the interests of the citizens of the United States? Zhenhua has been stabbed with a bayonet! His life or death is uncertain!"

Carter was overwhelmed and said quickly,

"Mr. Guo, please rest assured. I will definitely seek justice! The consulate will send someone to investigate now!"

Guo Da Chong pressed on step by step.

"What if the investigation is true? How will you deal with it?"

Carter was silent.

What else can we do? Protest, condemn, these are the only means.

Punish the murderer?

Stop talking nonsense, those bodies must have rotted away!

As for compensation, I guess this group of people won’t care, they have plenty of money.

Carter concentrated his attention and said,

"The most urgent thing is to rescue them first. Revenge can be dealt with later!"

In the operating room, the nurse came out and scolded again,

"Why are you always making so much noise? Please stay away!"

Guo Dachong quickly apologized and asked about the operation.

"How is my brother?"

"It's very pessimistic, you have to be mentally prepared!"

Guo Dachong wanted to ask more questions, but was scolded again.

"You guys are never going to stop, right? Don't delay our rescue efforts!"

After saying that, she returned to the operating room and locked the door.

When everyone heard the bad news, they were no longer in the mood to argue. Some stood, some sat, all with serious expressions.

The tree wants to be quiet and the wind is not!

The authorities came, including the Governor's secretary Aland, the Chief Secretary for Chinese Affairs Hull, and some other entourage.

As soon as Alande arrived, he started to accuse,

"Mr. Carter, please restrain the American citizens and stop these disruptive actions! Otherwise, this action will inevitably affect the relationship between our two countries."

Carter was displeased and replied coldly,

"Mr. Alande, what evidence do you have to claim that the Americans are causing trouble? Please provide evidence!"

Zhuge Lin laughed in his heart. This group of arrogant gentlemen finally realized it and came to his door!

Alande took out a stack of photos and shouted,

"This is the proof!"

The photo records the scene of Lan Shi'an leading his troops in resistance at the Luohu Bridge checkpoint.

The photo is blurry, but the face is still recognizable.

After reading it, Zhuge Lin asked,

"Bring out all the photos, and let's discuss the right and wrong!"

Alande didn't have any other photos except these, and Lan Shian arranged for someone to sell them to him at a high price.

Hull said coldly,

"Mr. Zhuge Lin, the government has provided a lot of convenience for TA's company's investment. Why are you disrupting order and resisting the law with force?"

Guo Dachong slapped Hull in the face and cursed,

"You're talking too loudly, you're affecting the operation!"

He gave a look, and seven or eight guards, as ferocious as wolves and tigers, rushed up, dragged the foreigner out, and beat him up.

Carter wanted to stop him, but when he saw Guo Dachong's fierce look, he swallowed his words back.

Taking advantage of the opportunity when the ghost guy was beaten, Carter asked worriedly,

"Zhuge, the situation is a bit bad. They have evidence, but we don't! If this gets out of hand, it will be very disadvantageous to us!"

Lan Shian gnashed his teeth and cursed,

"These beasts are so insidious. They only produced evidence that favors them! Since they're conflating right and wrong, don't blame us for our dirty tricks! You think you can make me surrender with just a few photos? Dream on!"

Zhuge Lin looked at Carter,

"Mr. Consul, now you see how arrogant these gentlemen are, don't you? The chairman narrowly escaped death in the operating room, and these guys came up and accused us without asking a single question. They treat us like slaves! Our TA company will demand justice, even if it means giving up the market here!"

Lan Shian said with his neck stiff,

"Why should we give up the market? If anyone should leave, let these gentlemen leave!"

The resentment between the two sides was too deep, and Carter didn't want to explain anything and walked out.

After all, he is a consul, so he still has to act like one.

Soon, his scolding voice came from outside the door.

"stop!……"

Guo Dachong blew out a puff of smoke and said coldly,

"Gentlemen, do you feel aggrieved? Do you feel resentful?"

Looking at their angry expressions, Guo Dachong smiled.

"It's right to feel aggrieved. Once, the chairman was even more aggrieved than you. He was walking down the street, and suddenly you beat him with sticks and then stabbed him through with bayonets!"

Guo Dachong looked around and shouted,

"Find me a bayonet exactly like the Chairman's!"

Alande suddenly thought of something and exclaimed,

"You mean to say that Chairman Hu Zhenhua was stabbed with a bayonet?"

Guo Dachong showed a sarcastic expression on his face.

"Why are you pretending to be such a grandson! Didn't you already take pictures?"

Alande looked at the guards running towards him from a distance. The bayonet in his hand was so sharp!

Hull asked anxiously,

"What happened?"

Carter stepped forward and, in a flurry of chatter, explained the whole story.

After listening to this, Hull blurted out,

"Even if some individual police officers acted recklessly, you should still express your demands through legal channels. What is this now? Rebellion!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Guo Dachong stabbed out with his bayonet.

“This is how we make our demands known!”

Hull looked at his abdomen in disbelief. The severe pain made his face begin to twist.

Alande was so shocked that he no longer cared about accusing others and started shouting.

"Doctor! Doctor!"

Guo Da Chong wiped the blood off his hands and said lightly,

"How long did it take for the chairman to be taken to the hospital after being injured?"

Zhuge Lin replied,

"12 minutes!"

Guo Dachong nodded slightly.

"Send Mr. Hull to the hospital for emergency treatment in 12 minutes!"

Lan Shian did not mind the big deal and said,

"After the chairman was injured, we carried the stretcher for more than ten minutes. Mr. Hull should enjoy the same treatment!"

Guo Dachong nodded slightly, thinking it made sense.

"Your advice is great!"

The guards nearby immediately brought a stretcher and prepared to do the same.

The stretcher was covered in blood, obviously used by Hu Zhenhua.

Carter finally couldn't bear to watch Alande's pleading anymore, so he stopped Guo Dachong and had Hull carried in for rescue immediately!

After the scene returned to calm, Alande became much more docile.

"Mr. Guo, I'm very sorry that this unfortunate incident occurred. In the humanitarian spirit of reducing casualties, we are willing to resolve this matter through negotiations. We hope your men will cease firing."

Zhuge Lin immediately retorted,

"Our people are all here. If you're referring to the chaos in the streets, I'm sorry to tell you that it has nothing to do with us! You've oppressed the people so harshly that they've had to resist!"

Alande is not a three-year-old child, how could he possibly believe such nonsense?

"Mr. Zhuge, let's be frank. I'm still willing to talk now. If you can't quickly quell the chaos, the wrath of the Gentleman Nation will be more than you can bear."

Zhuge Liang shrugged his shoulders, not caring at all.

"We caught the thief with stolen goods and caught the adulterer in bed. How can I admit it if it wasn't us? Mr. Alander, you'd better produce evidence, otherwise you're slandering the citizens of the United States!"

Arend was furious and roared,

"The ones besieging our barracks were Xie Zhiyu's two regiments, and the weapons he used were provided by us!"

Guo Da Chong laughed.

"Why do I hear stories of ingratitude here? Just how unpopular are you?"

Alande's face was grim.

"You don't want to talk, right? If we miss this window of opportunity, we'll never talk again!"

Guo Dachong made a gesture of invitation.

"As you please!"