"If not, then can we be considered independent individuals?"
"I think we should also have the freedom to manage this place where we have lived for more than two hundred years."
Liu Zheng looked at George and asked: "Does your Continental Congress want to strive for independence and become an independent country, or do you want to gain respect from Britain?"
George was stunned for a moment, and he didn't know how to answer for a moment.
Yes, at the beginning, he wanted to make Virginia independent through peaceful means.
But he found it didn't work.
Although he now formed the Continental Congress, the core purpose of the Congress was to become a dependency of Britain.
To be able to have a say in Britain's highest meeting!
As for independence, facing a behemoth like the British colonial empire, to be honest, he didn't think he could win or win it.
"You should think about this before coming to me."
"I can't help an organization against the state, it's not in our interests."
"You should think carefully about whether you want to continue to be controlled by others or become an independent country."
"This place will all belong to your governance."
This sentence suddenly opened a door for George.
Autonomy, independence!
This is treatment that the colonies cannot have. Even if they win the power of the British Parliament, will they continue to live under the influence of Britain?
If only a real country could be established!
If they can be recognized by other countries, they will gain true independence.
George nodded: "Sir, I understand."
George stood up and left, his steps more determined than when he came.
Liu Zheng murmured in a daze: "I don't know if it's good or evil..."
…
The day after meeting Liu Zheng, George immediately rushed back to Virginia without stopping.
This is his hometown and one of the safest places during the current war!
He immediately summoned legislators from other continents and regions to come here.
The Second Mainland Congress is convened!
The MPs present were lifeless before the meeting started.
The defeat on the front line has shaken their confidence.
"Perhaps we should negotiate peace with Britain and end this war while we are not completely defeated yet."
"This will reduce our losses."
"We can't continue the fight. We have too few troops to assemble, and our weapons and equipment are too outdated."
"George called us here to announce the end of this war?"
"I heard that he went to Yuncheng and asked Long Yan for help. I don't know if he got anything."
Everyone was silent. If Long Yan was willing to help them, he wouldn't just provide them with weapons.
Instead, we should give them enough weapons and officers in a real sense.
Help them train their army to fight against the British forces!
"Fortunately, we still have help from the French."
"This war is not hopeless..."
"There is only little hope!"
"End this war!"
"No, the war won't end until we win!"
At this moment, a voice sounded, and everyone's expressions changed as they looked at the person who appeared.
They saw George, wearing military uniform and coming to the parliament with a solemn air.
"George, your attire should be gentlemanly enough for this occasion."
George walked to the speaker's seat and said in a deep voice: "I just want to tell everyone that compromise will make us lose everything. In the end of this war, our only choice is independence!"
"We want to build an independent country!"
"We can no longer be a vassal of Britain, we need to build a strong country!"
"And we will run this country!"
George's speech shocked everyone.
"George, are you crazy? You know what this means!"
"We will be completely wiped out by the British troops!"
George looked at the person who spoke and said solemnly: "You think our current situation is not like this?"
"The British have never given up their determination to destroy us!"
He said in a deep voice: "Give up your pathetic illusions, we only have this one path to choose!"
"On Long Island, on Staten Island, on Manhattan Island, the British use civilians as cannon fodder!"
"They treat civilians like this, do you think there will be any good consequences for their treatment of us?"
Everyone fell silent. They also knew clearly about the tragedy of that war.
Vino first stood up in support.
"I support George's proposal that Britain invade our property and drive us as slaves."
"We cannot accept this anymore."
"It's time for those Britons to know that they have to pay for this!"
The expressions of everyone present were uncertain. This decision would affect the follow-up matters of the war.
If they really want to fight the British to the end, they will declare their regional independence and form a more powerful force.
Launch an unprecedented counterattack against the British forces!
And this means that they will lose the possibility of finally reconciling with Britain.
"Everyone will vote by a show of hands whether they agree or disagree!" George suggested.
"I agree!" General Vino was the first to vote in favor.
After others were silent for a while, they all expressed their opinions.
"Agree, agree, disagree, agree..."
"Forty-five in favor to ten against."
George smiled, looked at everyone, and said sincerely: "Please remember your choice today."
"Because we will build an extremely powerful country on this land!"
…
The second session of the Continental Congress ended, and the thirteen colonial areas officially declared independence.
George was elected commander-in-chief of the rebel army!
The American Declaration of Human Rights and the Declaration of Independence were drafted and adopted.
Parliament confirmed their current status. From now on, they are no longer vassals of Britain or colonies of Britain!
"America!"
"This will be the new name of our country, and it will belong to our American people!" George swore excitedly, and their country was born.
The nation's capital will be established in Philadelphia!
Vino felt like a big stone was loosened in his heart. From now on, they will fight for their country!
"America, a new and free country!" Vino murmured to himself, feeling extremely excited at this moment.
First it was thirteen states, and soon North America, and then the news spread to all over the world like a wind that could be seen everywhere!
A country founded by colonial people is rising on the soil of America!
But such news exploded like a terrifying bomb in many countries.
A wave of colonial uprising and independence is slowly beginning.
