Chapter 1939: Qiaozhi's Life

At this time, America.

After Qiaozhi and Masha were married.

Qiaozhi's assets were further strengthened, and his fame and prestige reached their peak.

He became a household name and a hero in Fojilisi.

Originally wanting to live a few peaceful days, he was still pushed by the public to become a member of the local Lower House in Fojilisi.

Regarding this appointment, Qiaozhi initially did not agree.

But he could not withstand the enthusiasm of the masses.

They believed he could better govern Fojilisi.

The current thirteen British Colonies in North America had become a nation according to previous decrees.

But they were still ruled by the British.

After Qiaozhi became a Councilor, he had always advocated for autonomy.

After marrying Masha, Qiaozhi lived with her and her son and daughter at Mount Vernon, owning a large plantation and slaves.

He lived the life of a plantation owner and slaveholder, but for Qiaozhi, this life was not satisfactory.

Because among the decrees for managing the colonies in Britain.

A plantation owner like him needed to pay very high taxes.

But in reality, the money they paid was all used for the British mainland; as for the construction of the American colonies, there was none.

Moreover, the people in these colonial areas did not even have the power to manage their own colonies.

It was all managed by people sent directly by Britain.

Under these circumstances, Qiaozhi had always advocated for the colonies in North America to become independent.

But his bills and his proposals were all ruthlessly rejected.

Even though he was now a war hero, this matter had not changed in the slightest!

And Gelin, his wounds had not yet healed.

The war against the Indians and the French had not ended either, so Gelin could only return to the hospital again to receive treatment.

At the same time, he provided battle plans against the French.

However, even while he was in the hospital, he still maintained a relationship with Natasha that went beyond friendship...

It was nothing more than changing to the woman on top and the man on the bottom.

Qiaozhi felt how formidable Gelin was regarding this matter.

He went to visit Gelin twice, and seeing him so vigorous and full of life, he stated on the spot that he would come to see him again after he was discharged.

After that, Qiaozhi never visited Gelin again.

After things quieted down, Qiaozhi also paid a visit to Mr. Qingyang Shuo in Longyan City.

He told Qingyang Shuo his idea of wanting to make the colonies in North America independent.

Qingyang Shuo told him: "Have you ever thought about why Britain established colonies in America, Africa, and even Asia?"

Qiaozhi thought for a moment and replied: "To expand Britain's influence, compete for world power, and make Britain more powerful?"

Qingyang Shuo nodded and asked again: "Then why must they establish colonies? Longyan has never had colonies, but look at Longyan's strength—is it not powerful enough?"

Qiaozhi nodded; under the leadership of Liu Zheng, Longyan was already too powerful.

"This..." Qiaozhi could not answer.

Although they were all British, the British in the colonies did not enjoy the same treatment as those British citizens on the mainland.

They did not even have the right to vote, and the entire British Colonial District was not managed by their own people.

Although Qiaozhi was a Lower House Councilor for Fojilisi, he did not have much power.

It even looked like he was just a figurehead.

Qingyang Shuo smiled and pointed to the World Map hanging on his wall; the markings on it were not detailed, but one could see the outlines and area information of the British regions.

Qingyang Shuo smiled and said: "The reason why Britain is powerful now is that it relies on the constant bloodletting of the colonies under you,

and transfusing it to them."

"Free trade and strong ships and cannons have allowed Britain to obtain a large number of colonies now. Although your thirteen districts in America immigrated from Britain, this is ultimately an immigrant land."

"This North American region is not developed, but it possesses massive amounts of mineral and other resources. Do you think Britain will easily give up these resources?"

"And do you think that your current war against the French is really because of a century of accumulated hatred?"

"Isn't the fundamental interest the struggle for that fertile region north of the Mississippi River Basin?"

Qiaozhi was silent for a long time; this explanation from Qingyang Shuo solved many of the problems in his heart.

And he felt extremely desperate.

Britain would absolutely not let the North American Colonial District become independent.

They wanted this place; they wanted the resources here, and they wanted them to continue to bleed out to transfuse blood for them.

Qiaozhi sighed: "Sir, I understand..."

"What do you think we, the people of the colonies, should do if we want to gain power and obtain this new home in North America?"

Qingyang Shuo glanced at Qiaozhi, sipped his tea, and said softly and indifferently: "Independence, go to war with Britain, and become a new nation."

The air instantly fell into silence.

Qiaozhi looked at Qingyang Shuo, his gaze somewhat dull.

Independence, go to war with Britain...

This was not a good choice. Britain's strength was still very powerful right now; if they went to war, the armies of their colonial districts would not be able to win.

Moreover, more importantly, this was not a good time either, and Qiaozhi did not think he would have many followers.

Although they disdained joining the British troops, they probably would not have any interest in the Insurgent Army that Qiaozhi would assemble.

Thinking of this, Qiaozhi shook his head with regret.

"Sir, this Method is too risky right now, and I also don't want to..."

Qingyang Shuo set down his teacup: "You need an opportunity; trust me, once your war with the French ends, this opportunity will arrive very soon."

"In order to repay the massive debts left behind by this war, Britain will absolutely issue even more unfair decrees."

"By that time, you might think about launching a thorough independence movement."

Qiaozhi nodded: "I hope that day comes, yet I also hope it does not..."

Having experienced the pain of war, Qiaozhi no longer wanted to go through another one; in war, there is no one who is a winner.

At this time, Britain's Dreadnought-class Battleships also sailed from the Atlantic Ocean into America.

What they had to do was cut off the supplies provided by the French Fleet to the troops in America by sea.

The waves rolled, and the British Dreadnought-class Battleships discovered the traces of the French Fleet not far from America.

"General, there are traces of the French Fleet ahead. Should we first notify General Astite on land before launching an attack on the French Fleet, so that our land troops can also provide support?"

The British general gave a cold laugh and said: "Since when does our British Navy need support from the army?"

"Fire at will, sink their Supply Ship!"

"Since we have come to the battlefield, it should be our British Navy that leads!"

That person was silent for a moment, but in the end, could only say yes.

The Dreadnought-class Battleships and British Destroyers mobilized, changing course to pursue the French Battleships.

And the French Battleships, seeing the giant warships sailing toward them from far away, were stunned.

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