Tousan Louveduer brought several of his capable subordinates to discuss the suggestions that Victor brought to him, the first ruler Napoleon.

Everyone was talking about this series of suggestions, but they were all the same. At the same time, the "Free Trade" staying outside the port also brought a lot of pressure to everyone. Although the "Free Trade" is still outside the port, the "Constitution" has already stopped at the terminal in Port-au-Prince.

The captured and injured Americans were also sent ashore. Through their inquiries, they also learned what happened at sea. Although most blacks knew nothing about these things, Tousan Luveduer learned from these descriptions what a terrifying monster the "Free Trade" that is still parked outside Port-au-Prince is. Not to mention anything else, once both sides turn against each other, the "Free Trade" can definitely smash the entire port area into pieces.

Of course, if it is for independence, to no longer become a slave, or even just to obtain land, then this sacrifice is nothing unbearable. In the original history, when the black rebels faced the French expeditionary force, they adopted a very thorough strategy of strengthening the walls and clearing the fields. For example, when the French expeditionary force landed in Port-au-Prince, the black rebels set fire to the entire Port-au-Prince.

But if it is not necessary, it is always good to lose less. Even black people who have never read much will not do anything that the enemy will burn tens of thousands of civilians to death with fire before they arrive.

After a while of debate, everyone finally came to the conclusion that it was not to declare independence for the time being, but to follow Victor's suggestion to investigate the "crimes" of the white slave owners' "collusion with enemies and treason" and keep the trade line, and then slowly consider which path to go. At the same time, some people were sent to Louisiana to try the waters.

After getting this answer, Victor proposed that the French army needed to build a special military port in Santo Domingo. He clearly told Tousan Luveduer that the reason why the First Governor was willing to do these exchanges was to release such great goodwill was to ensure the safety of Louisiana. In order to ensure the safety of Louisiana, it was necessary to have a reliable military port in Santo Domingo. Mobile::

So everyone argued about the military port again. Tousan Louveduer was not particularly disgusted with the military port itself, but he was very worried about the French garrison in the military port. At first, he even asked the French to hand over all the land security of the military port to his army.

Such an unreasonable request was naturally rejected by Victor without hesitation. Victor said that he and the First Governor did not doubt the combat effectiveness of his soldiers, but...

"Governor General, let's be honest," said Victor. "You are concerned about the French garrison in the military port because you are worried that these troops will threaten you, or to put it more clearly. You do not fully trust us now, and worry that we will use these troops to endanger the security of Santo Domingo. : :

But we are also concerned about you. We are also worried that you will suddenly fall to our enemies in some cases, thereby posing a serious threat to our military port. Therefore, the security of military ports must be controlled in our hands. Of course, for our cooperation and to enhance mutual trust between us, we can discuss the scale of the troops and the types of weapons equipped."

So the two of them had a frank discussion on the location of the French military port, the number of troops stationed, and the weapons equipped.

After a week of discussion, the two sides finally reached a basic understanding:

The French army could build a military port in the Cape France, and the French army was responsible for the land garrison of the military port. However, the number of French troops guarding the military port should not exceed 3,000. In addition, the French army equipped with 12 pounds and less than 12 pounds of artillery equipment in the port of France should not exceed 12. (Governor Tousen Louveduer believed that considering the land traffic conditions of Santo Domingo, it was difficult to move more than this amount and was not very suitable for offensive operations. The Cape France was also relatively far from Port-au-Prince, which was relatively safe.)

The location of Cape France was actually the first place where the French landed in Shanghai. Until 1790, it was the capital of the entire Haitian colony. However, it was severely damaged in the subsequent earthquake. In another space-time, when Haiti finally became independent, it was renamed Cape Haiti. In terms of port conditions, this port is also very good. However, Tousan Luveduer told Victor that there is a problem with this port now, that is:

"Some Americans ran there and we hadn't had time to drive them out."

Of course, this was just an excuse. Victor knew very well that these Americans must have received the acquiesce of Tousan Luveduer when they came there. Even these Americans were seduced by him because he needed to rely on these Americans to support his independent cause.

"Oh, at least for now, Santo Domingo is still French territory. How could they stay where?" Victor said.

"It's just some guys who temporarily sheltered the wind and repaired the ships," said Tousan Luveduer. "But their movements were a little slower. But according to our agreement, your military port will only start building after the land problem has been resolved. I can assure you that we can let these Americans leave before the military port starts."

Victor looked at Tousan Louveduer and said, "Mr. Governor, I can understand that you are unwilling to break up with the Americans at this time. Do you regard them as a way of retreat. We fully understand this. However, since that is the case, those 'traitors' may not be handed over to you for detention. They will be sent back to France for interrogation for treason... If you betray us, we must have a way of retreat."

After completing the basic negotiations and signing a memorandum, Victor returned to the Free Trade. According to the plan, the Free Trade will leave Haiti and head to New Orleans, the capital of Louisiana. Then it will be trimmed for a while before returning to Europe.

"Captain Zola," Victor said to Captain Zola, "We must go to Captain Zola before we go to New Orleans."

"Is there any problem with Cape France?" asked Captain Zola.

"No big problem, that is, some Americans are said to be repairing ships there." Victor said, "Since they gave us such a large patrol ship, how can we not visit them well? Moreover, Captain Zola, your ship cannot stay here for a long time. After the Free Trade left, our naval power was not enough to suppress the Americans in this area. They will definitely have some action. Why not take advantage of our stay here and let the American Navy understand how big the gap is between them and a real maritime power."

Captain Zola naturally understood what Victor meant, that is, taking advantage of the "Free Trade" here to give the US Navy a heavy blow to change the disadvantage of French maritime power in this area.

"You mean we go directly to fight with the Americans? Do the first governor know about this?" Zola asked.

"How could the First Governor know these things? But when we set out again, Minister Lucien Bonaparte said this to me: 'Victor, you must know that once we plan to take over Louisiana, we will inevitably become enemies of the Americans. On this issue, since the Americans have already taken action first, I think we have nothing to continue to restrain ourselves."
Chapter completed!