Everyone was stunned. When they heard this bold idea, they all thought of two words - war!
"No, no, Lord Vino, we want to fight for seats in the British Parliament, not for independence."
"Such an idea is so crazy. Do you know that Britain has already built enough Dreadnought-class battleships!"
"And we are only 5,300 kilometers away. After our uprising, within a month, we will be able to hear the artillery fire of Britain's Dreadnought-class battleships destroying the Boston Harbor."
“And at that time, we didn’t even have a usable cargo ship!”
Some people looked at Wei Nuo and asked in a deep voice: "Even if we want independence and start a war, where will our army come from?"
"Vino, you are just a captain, and there is no army following you now."
Facing a series of questions, Vino was completely overwhelmed and had no way to defend himself.
George looked at him but smiled. Vino's thoughts were in line with his thoughts.
To achieve complete independence from the British colonies, war was inevitable.
He knew very well that Britain could allow any colony to escape his control because it was Britain's lifeblood.
A lifeline that cannot be shaken.
George knocked on the table, and the sound of his fingertips hitting the wooden table spread throughout the empty conference room, stopping all the quarrels.
Everyone looked at the place where the sound came from, George sitting at the top.
Everyone tacitly stopped arguing and stopped blaming Vino.
This meeting was convened by George. He was able to invite fifty-five congressmen at the same level as him from thirteen states, not because of his status as a congressman.
During the war with India and France, George had made great contributions on the battlefield, negotiated with Long Yan, etc.
This gave George enough capital to be well-known.
Even in other states, many people have heard of George's deeds.
What's more, he is not only a congressman, but also the largest plantation owner in Virginia. No one can tell the area of land he owns.
The business business is not only plantations, but also involves wine making, silk fabrics, and other industries.
He has strong capital strength. It is precisely because of this capital that he is well known to other congressmen from thirteen states and is even a friend.
After all, a congressman needs the support of more capitalist friends like George, otherwise he will not be able to become a congressman.
George glanced at everyone, raised the corners of his mouth, and said elegantly and very gentlemanly: "You don't need to criticize anything." =
"Whether the thirteen continents are independent or someone can become a member of Parliament in Britain, in the end we have to solve the current problems."
"Americans have been oppressed by the British for too long!"
"We should be defending our rights to freedom, not arguing here, so here I am proposing the repeal of all taxes and other intolerable policies enacted by Britain!"
"We don't have to break away from the British colonies, but we must have autonomy here."
"It is enough to submit our petition for peace to the Crown of Britain."
"What do you think?"
Representative Patrick, who is also from Virginia, rubbed his forehead and said: "George, your proposal is very good, but what leverage do we have now to negotiate such conditions with the British royal family? You know, we can do anything now with a little money." No!"
Everyone also felt that they could accept George's proposal, but they couldn't think of the possibility of Britain accepting this proposal.
"All this is based on Britain's consent, but the hope is too slim. They are stronger than us and may directly clean us."
"In the final scenario, our America will become a hell of killing!"
Faced with everyone's concerns, George said with absolute certainty: "I never expected Britain to agree to our proposal."
"Of course it would be better if they could agree, but as you said, do you think they will pass?"
Everyone was at a loss for words for a moment, all with sullen faces. Only Captain Vino looked at George calmly.
George looked at the silence of everyone and said again: "Obviously, you also know that they will not agree to such a motion."
"For the thirteen colonial territories in America, there was only one way to gain self-government."
Everyone looked at George and saw him standing up and saying in a deep voice: "Defeat Britain and establish a country."
"In order to achieve this goal, we need time to form an army. We have received the support of Longyan City and they will help us."
Everyone in the audience looked at George in astonishment. His idea was the same as Vino's suggestion.
They both wanted to fight Britain, but one knew how to buy time to train the army, while the other didn't leave any room for it.
Patrick spread his hands and pounded the table: "George, it's too fast. The British will not let us build an army."
George said: "In fact, they have allowed us to build a huge army. All people in America have guns. This convenient weapon has no restrictions here at all."
"As you know, an ordinary person is on the battlefield. As long as he holds a musket, he has strong combat effectiveness."
"The military's problems can be solved, but now we are faced with how to delay it."
Everyone fell silent, and George's analysis indeed explained all the stakes clearly.
They have yet to make a statement.
Vino said at this time: "I agree with this proposal. It would be best if it can be resolved peacefully!"
"But if there is no other way, the only way to resolve this conflict is through war!"
"I can train an army!"
Captain Vino raised his hand.
Patrick struggled for a while, but finally decided to follow his inner thoughts, raised his hand and said, "I agree too."
"And even if Britain agrees to our peace petition, we must raise an army."
"Britain will be more polite to us as long as we have control of the army."
Fifty-five members voted by show of hands. In the end, George won the approval of most members with a crushing advantage.
The Great Road Conference decided to abrogate those intolerable treaties and decrees, submit a peace petition to the British royal family, and form its own army.
This meeting lasted less than a month, and all issues were settled.
Vino sighed with relief and said, "Hopefully tomorrow will be better."
George stared deeply and said: "No, Captain, this is just the beginning, the beginning of the night!"
…
And at this time, Europe.
Prussia and Austria had mutual victories and defeats.
Prussia gained Silesil, Austria received the throne of the Holy Roman Empire, and Frederick II recognized Empress Theresa's identity.
Although the war is over, both countries paid a heavy price.
Frederick II had to rebuild his country on the wasteland.
Because of Tsarist Russia's defection, Prussia now chose to cooperate with its former enemy, Tsarist Russia.
Austria and other European countries were very dissatisfied with Tsarist Russia's defection on the battlefield, and Theresa showed extremely strong hostility towards Tsarist Russia.
However, he favored another opponent, Long Yan.
