It didn’t seem to come out in the story that the Brits are fighting to make China safe and secure for their opium trade.
Ah, the Second Opium War, seems Brits have asked Americans to get involved, which we declined, we're neutral.
But we do seem to pop up now and then at moments convenient to the Brits.
One of our ships is in the area now, could play some role at Taku Forts near Bejing in the future.
You might have heard of her?
USS Powhattan:
They need the profits on the opium to pay the dividends to the investors to retain their support for the East India Company's adventurism in India. I understand things are quite calm in India ...
They need the profits on the opium to pay the dividends to the investors to retain their support for the East India Company's adventurism in India. I understand things are quite calm in India ...
Also, I see (bottom right Page 5), that the Dutch Boers have gained territory in Natal due to a succession crisis among the Zulus. I wonder what will come of that ...