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These conditions can ensure that the interests of the planters of Saint-Domingue will not be greatly infringed.
As for the wages paid to black people, this part can be temporarily compensated by the Saint-Domingue government through tax cuts. When chaos breaks out in the Caribbean, the price of sugar cane will inevitably skyrocket. The sugar cane plantations in Saint-Domingue will even make more money than before, and no one will care about the little wages.
Of course, the British will not just sit back and watch France make a lot of money from Saint-Domingue's sugar. They will definitely try to cut off Port-au-Prince's channel.
Joseph also expected this situation to occur, so he had already prepared another "big killer weapon".
That night, Brissot returned to the villa of the Marquis Vidal de La Valletri, his residence in Port-au-Prince, and had a detailed discussion with the intelligence officials who came with him about the British intervention in Saint-Domingue. , and revised the crown prince's plan.
The next morning, Brissot told Auger about the arrangements for the troops under the abolitionist organization, and the latter agreed without much hesitation.
After Brissot left, Auger immediately rushed to the previous basement to convene a meeting with representatives of the abolitionist organization.
Under the excited gaze of more than a dozen representatives, Auger explained the French government's decision to abolition of slavery, and was interrupted several times by excited cheers.
Then he relayed the French government’s request and finally said:
"And our troops will be retained and fulfill some obligations - assisting the government in solving the Booker riots."
Being able to solve the problem within the framework of the existing order is undoubtedly the best solution. At this time, continuing to massacre white people, The Booker movement, which sought to destroy the framework, became the enemy of abolitionist organizations.
Oger looked at a mixed-race officer: "Major Jonas, we will cooperate with the governor's army to drive the Booker rebels to the north of Tortuga. There will be some ships waiting there, Pick up these thugs
"The Marquis de La Valletri will send someone to you. I need you to assemble your troops as soon as possible and act as soon as the abolition bill is passed. "
"Okay, Mr. Auger. ”
Three days later.
The Assembly of Saint-Domingue voted on the abolition bill submitted by Auger.
The Governor had previously received instructions from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, instructing the slaveholding members not to object.
At 10:30 in the morning, the abolition of slavery bill was passed with a high vote.
The whole of Santo Domingo was shaken.
The black slaves were taken off their shackles and rushed into the streets excitedly, shouting and crying bitterly.
Major Rochemore of the abolitionist organization led troops on the streets to maintain order, while the Governor's men were responsible for pacifying the planters.
A whole day passed without any violence.
At noon the next day, the Marquis of La Valletri led the governor's army to attack the Buc rebels from the east side of Tortuga.
At the same time, 1,200 soldiers under Major Jonas, armed with British brown Bess flintlock muskets, appeared on the south side of Tortuga.
Tortuga is located in the northwest corner of Santo Domingo, with a peninsula-like terrain, facing the Caribbean Sea on its north and west sides, so the two armies effectively blocked the road of the Booker rebels.
Just three days later, the black slave rebels who lacked weapons and ammunition were compressed near a small port on the north side of Tortuga.
On a rock in the port, Booker held up a telescope with a cracked lens and saw that the governor's army in white uniforms had completed its assembly several miles away.
Due to the lack of reconnaissance means, the specific strength of the enemy is unknown, but he estimated that there were at least 1,500 people.
And he also knew that there were thousands of soldiers commanded by mixed-race people in the south who would arrive here soon.
The more than 800 rebellious black soldiers under him only had 300 guns, and they could not possibly be their opponents.
He looked at the low setting sun, cursed all the white people in a low voice, turned around and returned to the camp, ready to enjoy the last day of his life. At this moment, his bodyguard appeared in front of him with an old black man with shriveled skin.
Booker's eyes were suddenly filled with murderous intent. He pulled out his sword from his waist and put it against the old man's chest, saying viciously:
"Trock, you are trying to White devil, you bastard who sold your soul! Thank you ancestors for letting me catch you. I will skin you and sacrifice it to the spirit of nature!”
Trok looked at him calmly and said: "Booker, I'm here to save you."
"Ha, just with your old bones?" Booker laughed, "Can you Can you get me 500 flintlock guns? If you can't, just shut up!"
"I know where the ship is."
The surroundings suddenly became quiet. All the black soldiers looked directly at the old man.
"There is a British gentleman who sympathizes with your plight and is ready to take you away with his merchant ship." The old man said.
At night.
The torches were still burning in Booker's camp, but all the black rebels followed Turok westward along the coast.
After walking for about three or four hours, Booker saw a huge merchant ship parked on the sea in the distance under the moonlight!
Several small boats were quickly put down on the ship, and after more than ten round trips, Booker and his soldiers were finally picked up on the ship.
A mixed-race middle-aged man walked out of the cabin and opened his arms to Booker:
"My hero, you did not deserve to die in Santo Domingo!"
Booker did not understand English. A soldier not far away rushed over to help him translate.
Booker smiled when he heard this, turned around and hugged the "British businessman" tightly, and said in a deep voice:
"Thank you for your help, and may the ancestors bless you."
The latter smiled and said: "I am helping the Duke of Leeds with business. There are many weapons on this ship. I can give them all to you."
"Really? Thank you so much!"
The "British Businessman" pointed north again: "There are too many enemies in Santo Domingo now, so I suggest you choose a new foothold. "
Booker had read some books and hesitated: "You mean, the Bahamas?"
"No, no, that place is not bigger than Santo Domingo, and it is not enough for you to complete. Great achievement." "The British businessman" shook his head, "Further north, there are a lot of cotton plantations there, and there are millions of black people enslaved, and you will soon have tens of thousands of soldiers!"
Booker thought for a moment, patted his shoulder and nodded vigorously: "You are right, that is where I should go."
At this moment, one of his officers came out of the cabin and whispered something into his ear.
Booker's eyes suddenly lit up: "Are there thousands of flintlock muskets?"
He immediately looked at the "British businessman" again and grinned: "Are those for me? ?”
He was already prepared to kill him and the crew after arriving in the United States if the other party said “no”, and then use those guns to arm the black people in the United States.
However, the "British businessman" also grinned: "If you like it, take them all. The matching ammunition is right next to it.
"I just have one request, that is, when you achieve great achievements, don't forget the support given to you by the Duke of Leeds."
(End of this chapter)