C246 To enlist troops in the Singapore. (1/2)

The Singapore was close to the Equator, and there were no seasons that could last through the whole year. The scorching sunlight brought about a plentiful amount of resources, not to mention three cooked rice a year ago, even the fruits grown in the wild were inexhaustible.

No matter where the Chinese went, they would never lose their habit of celebrating the Spring Festival. On the 30th day of the new year, they would set off firecrackers, eat a reunion dinner, and dance lions; these were all common scenes in Singapore, and the habit of paying respects to each other on the first day of the new year was also preserved. Before the sky had completely brightened, countless Chinese people had already walked out onto the streets, cupping their fists and bowing to each other.

But this year's Spring Festival is destined to be unforgettable. The Dutch merchant ship that docked at the docks last night brought with it an unexpected guest from a distance.

The bridge was filled with the sound of large leather boots. Soldiers who changed into thin military uniforms ran off the merchant ship one by one like vigorous dragons. One by one, squadron after another began to gather at the dock, shouting out commands that shook the skies, causing all the natives and foreigners to be dumbfounded.

”Who is this person?” Why are Asian faces in American uniforms? How did they get into the British colonies? ”

”Are these Chinese? ”It doesn't look like it, since when were Chinese so rebellious?”

The people on the dock were talking amongst themselves. Before Xiao Hexin could order them to enter the city, the British captain who was guarding the port ran over with a few army and aboriginal guards.

”Everyone stop, no one is allowed to enter the city, who are you? ”Where are you from?” The captain of the British Army had his right hand on the pistol at his waist, as if he were going to fight the next second.

The corner of Xiao Hexin's mouth rose as she started to refute his nonsense with English, ”You're not allowed to enter the city? Why, isn't this a free port open to all nations? Sailors all over the world can land and rest. Why can't we Chinese? ”

”Oh God! Are you really Chinese? ”My apologies, but you must not enter the city. Return to the ship immediately and have your captain speak to me …”

”On what basis? The law of the Universal Public Law forbids sailors and crew to rest in the Free Harbour? What right do you have to stop us? ”

”You are not sailors or sailors, you are soldiers. You are the army, I will never let any dangerous people into the city, this is my duty!” The captain was furious, and the stubbornness characteristic of the English cattle rose up.

”Army!” We are unarmed and unarmed, who do you care about our status? ”Brothers, let's queue up in the city. If they dare to stop us, we'll call them …”

Just as both sides were making a ruckus, the Prussian secret envoy, Jonas, ran down from the deck and took out a document to negotiate with the captain.

The two of them talked for a long time before the captain finally waved his hand reluctantly, telling the soldiers to get out of the way. As Xiao Hexin led the team away, he could faintly hear the captain muttering in English.

”What the hell, when did those weak sheep of the Qing Dynasty become so energetic? I will only give you one day, after dark, if they still remain, then I will be expelled … ”

Xiao Hexin clenched his fists tightly, his fingernails digging into the flesh of his palms until it was unknown if it was sweat or blood.

”Everyone cheer up! Let's show our might to the overseas villagers!” Xiao Hexin straightened the paint on his head, and led the group towards the city.

Three companies, three streams of troops, and three hundred people. All of them were dressed in the same way, with the same steps, and the same spirit. The moment they stepped into the main city area, the entire Singapore was stirred.

Even the most leisurely Master Yang on the street subconsciously leaned to the side. Those Western women who held up small flower umbrellas and wore large skirts, upon seeing this group of manly and robust men, all cried out in alarm, and quickly used their fan to block their own bloody mouths.

The Chinese people had already lost their composure to such a degree, not to mention the natives of the Big Horse, this group of black and thin jungle monkeys actually lost their ability to speak in an instant.

Contrary to the expressions of the foreigners and aboriginals, it was the overseas Chinese. They looked at the familiar faces in front of them and did not dare to believe their eyes.

”Is this Chinese? How could that be? Since when did China have such an army? What about their braids? Is it not the army of the Great Qing? ”

Countless Chinese people began to pour out from the shops and houses along the street. They rushed up to touch them but did not dare to do so. They wanted to open their mouths to greet them, but they did not know what to say.

As the three squads moved forward, more and more people gathered on the street. There were even thousands of onlookers. Thanks to Bismark's policies on the mainland, Prussia and the British had a good relationship. That was why Jonas's guarantee was put into effect.

When the procession reached a market with many Chinese people, Xiao Hexin raised his hand and shouted, ”Everyone has... Stand at attention! ” With a bang, the sound of three hundred pairs of leather shoes hitting the ground shook the entire crowd.

”Ancestor, it really is our Chinese army. They are speaking in Chinese!” From the crowd, an old man suddenly burst into tears. With trembling hands, he pointed at the new army and shouted, ”It's our army, our Chinese army!”

His shout seemed to have touched an emotional button in the hearts of all the Chinese present. Tears welled up in their eyes.