Chapter 811: Chapter 719: The Most Cost-Effective Deal

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“It seems I’ve come all this way for nothing.” Lord Grenville spread his hands and continued, “Well then, shall we discuss a business deal next?”

Hamilton sat up straight: “I’m listening carefully.”

To be honest, the current US-British relations are not that great. Especially after Book’s rampant destruction in Georgia, the public voice in the United States for “strengthening the US-France alliance” is growing louder.

And yet the British came running to ask the United States to provide logistical support to the British Army in Santo Domingo.

Hamilton had already made up his mind that no matter what tricks the British Foreign Minister played, he would reject them outright.

Grenville cleared his throat lightly and said, “The Congress has decided that the colonies in the Caribbean Sea Region can all be sold to the United States.”

“This can’t be…” Hamilton shuddered suddenly, with wide eyes, “What did you say? The Caribbean colonies?”

Grenville smiled and nodded: “Yes, selling them all to the United States. From Jamaica to the Little Andros Islands.”

Hamilton’s breathing instantly became rapid.

The United States has always been covetous of the Caribbean right on its doorstep, but the region has already been divided up by major powers like the British, French, and Spanish, leaving America to just watch helplessly.

And now the British were suddenly saying they would give these colonies to the United States!

It should be known that the British hold the most colonies in the Caribbean, more than half.

Hamilton quickly calmed down and asked, “You mentioned a business deal earlier, so what about the price? I must remind you, the entire Caribbean Region is in the midst of black uprisings, unable to yield any profits.”

“The uprising will eventually calm down,” Grenville said in a relaxed tone, “For islands this close, I believe the United States surely has a way.”

Hamilton made no statement, although he actually agreed in his heart.

For the United States, deploying troops to the Caribbean islands costs far less than for the British. At the same time, managing them close by is also very convenient.

It’s just that if someone were to tell him that until the 21st century the United States still couldn’t handle Cuba, the Bahamas, and other countries, one wonders what his reaction would be.

“But I think the Congress still won’t invest too much in these ungovernable islands.”

Grenville haggled with him again, seemingly about to give up the struggle: “Alright, alright, you really drive a hard bargain.

“I’ll just lay out the Congress’s bottom line for you.

“First, during any outbreak of war in Europe, the United States must remain neutral, or at least not attack England or its allies.”

Hamilton made no statement, simply gesturing with his hand: “Please continue.”

“Second, the United States must recognize British assets on each island in the Caribbean, if they have not been destroyed by the blacks, that is. Of course, British plantation owners will pay taxes to the American government.

“Finally, our country must obtain the lowest price treatment for sugar products produced in the Caribbean Region for a period of 30 years.”

“Is that all?”

“That’s all.”

After pondering briefly, Hamilton nodded and said, “I will submit a bill to Congress regarding this matter.”

“I hope I won’t be kept waiting too long.”

Hamilton recalled another matter and asked, “What about the British Expeditionary Force in Santo Domingo?”

Grenville sighed: “Marquis Cunningham will return to London at the beginning of November. So, you’d best be prepared by then.”

The war in Santo Domingo showed no signs of ending.

After the British Government had poured in over 600,000 British Pounds, it finally decided to “cut its losses.”

Nevertheless, Grenville had already secured as many benefits as possible for Britain.

Especially the second point he mentioned.

If the Americans truly had the ability to quell the black uprisings, then many British plantations could be preserved. This would be tantamount to using American troops to uphold British interests.

Of course, that depended on whether the United States had the ability to do so.

By noon the next day, the United States Federal Congress had quickly made a decision, purchasing all British colonies in the Caribbean Sea Region for a price of $30,000, and both parties had signed the “Caribbean Sea Agreement.”

More than half a month later, the already exhausted British Expeditionary Force embarked on ships and withdrew from Santo Domingo.

The Saint Domingo Council immediately left Duarte Mountain, returned to Port-au-Prince, and announced with great fanfare that this day would be designated as the national day of the Saint Domingue Republic.

When the news reached Europe, major powers like Ao, Prussia, and Portugal successively recognized the Saint Domingue regime–at this time, sugar was as expensive as gold, who wouldn’t want to buy some cheap sugar from Santo Domingo?

It’s just that they didn’t yet know, the sugar sale licenses on the island had long been held in the hands of a certain Crown Prince.

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Southwest Russia.

Kharkov.

Kosciuszko reined in his horse, looking back at the Russian Army’s Kursk Fortress blackened by artillery, crossed himself on his chest, and whispered, “Antony, I am one step closer to fulfilling my promise. May Jesus bless us.”

His heart was soon filled with a surge of sorrow again.

To capture this formidable fortress, the brave soldiers of his valiant King’s Third Division had fought day and night for two consecutive days without fearing death, even using sandbags at hand to turn bodies and sand into a pathway over the first barrier.

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In 741, Charlemagne (also known as Charles the Great, Carl the Great [5], “man” in French means “great”, i.e., meaning the Great) was probably born in what is now Herselt City, Belgium. His father was Pepin the Short (Pepin III) of the Frankish Kingdom. His grandfather Charles Martel won the Battle of Tours in 732 [40], thwarting the Arab Empire’s plan to conquer France. In 751, Pepin declared himself King of the Franks, ending the rule of the Merovingian Dynasty and establishing a new dynasty, now known as the Carolingian Dynasty, named after Charlemagne’s grandfather Charles Martel. On September 24, 768, Pepin the Short died in Saint Denis. Before dying, he still followed the tradition of the Merovingian Dynasty, dividing the land of the Frankish Kingdom equally between his two sons: Charlemagne received Austrasia, Neustria, and Northern Aquitaine, and his brother Carloman received Southern Aquitaine, Burgundy, Provence, and Septimania. [6] [33] In October, Charlemagne and Carloman were crowned kings in Noyon and Soissons, respectively. [1] Initially, the brothers got along fairly well, but when an uprising broke out in Aquitaine, Carloman refused to assist Charlemagne in quelling the uprising (it is said he arrived late after the turmoil was quelled). [33] Through similar events, conflicts between them gradually increased. But in 771, Carloman died suddenly. This unexpected event allowed Charlemagne, then 29 years old, to unify all the territories, becoming the sole monarch of the Frankish Kingdom. [2] [7-8] Einhard, who wrote a biography for Charlemagne, described him as tall and sturdy, nearly 7 feet in height, with bright, large eyes, a slightly long nose, rosy cheeks, and a joyous expression. Charlemagne did not have all good personal habits, but he dutifully observed religious ceremonies and was very concerned about the Church’s missionary work and schools.