Chapter 437 Life Is Dying!

From January to May 185o, Congress engaged in a major debate on whether to introduce slavery in the new lands, which was one of the most famous debates in American history.

During the meeting, some MPs attended the meeting with their weapons with them. They sometimes fought at the meeting, and the struggle was fierce.

The South plans to hold the Southern Conference in June, and several southern states are on the verge of secession.

During this critical period, Zachary Taylor did not compromise on both sides, but firmly stated his position.

He made it clear in a speech that he would keep his promises in the general election, maintain political independence, and not be the nominal president of one party.

Although he was a southerner and owned many slaves, he advocated maintaining the unity of the Union from the interests of the whole country.

Zachary Taylor proposed that the existing state of slavery in the country could be maintained, but the extension of slavery to new areas was prohibited.

He suggested that places such as California be accepted as free states as soon as possible into the Union, and he also vowed to "will personally lead the army" to use force to maintain the unity of the Union if necessary.

Although Zachary Taylor's attitude was firm, the southern slave-owner forces had already united at that time. If the federal government adopted strong force, the American Civil War was likely to break out immediately.

At a particularly acute time of the national crisis, on July 4, 185o, Zachary Taylor attended Independence Day celebrations in Washington.

The commemorative event was held outdoors. He was born in the army and listened to various patriotic speeches for more than two hours under the scorching sun. journey.

Back at the White House, Zachary Taylor was thirsty and hungry.

"Damn the weather! No clouds at all!"

Zachary Taylor complained in his mouth, took off his suit jacket and vest, pulled off the bow tie on his collar, and instantly returned from the well-dressed president to the disheveled old general. Image, the difference is that the clothes are cleaner, not as sloppy as before in the army.

Sitting down on the sand, Zachary Taylor felt thirsty and hungry.

"Hurry up and get me something to eat! And water!"

Mr. Taylor's request was quickly communicated.

The White House waiter brought him a jug full of iced milk and a large plate of bright red cherries.

This made the hungry and thirsty Zachary Taylor's eyes light up, and glanced at the young waiter approvingly.

It's rare for him to be so eye-catching!

After standing in the sun in a suit for so long, Zachary Taylor was already too hot. Although he took off his jacket and vest, the shirt inside was already soaked with sweat and tightly attached to his body. , made him uncomfortable, but at this time he couldn't care about it. Seeing that the waiter put the tray on the table, took the gorgeous silver jug ​​and poured him a full glass of milky white iced milk, Zachary. Tyler couldn't wait to reach for the glass, raised his head and took a gulp.

After drinking the cold milk, Zachary Taylor only felt cold from the mouth all the way to the stomach. Although the surface of the body was still hot, the inside of the body was much more comfortable.

However, Zachary Taylor was not satisfied. Seeing the waiter holding the silver pot and intending to continue pouring milk for him, Zachary Taylor couldn't wait any longer, and reached out and took the silver pot from the waiter's hand without using the cup , just like this, the spout of the pot was poured into the mouth.

Zachary Taylor felt the cold milk slide through his mouth and esophagus all the way into his stomach. The whole person felt indescribably smooth, and the heat in his body was greatly reduced under this coolness.

Zachary Taylor, who was drinking ice milk, did not notice the sarcasm and coldness that flashed in the eyes of the young waiter standing respectfully beside him.

Putting down the empty silver pot, Zachary Taylor sighed with satisfaction, finally not as hot and thirsty as at the beginning,

But when he put down the milk jug, his eyes fell on the large plate of bright red cherries on the tray.

Although this jug of iced milk made him less thirsty and relieved the heat on his body, his stomach was already hungry. Seeing this big plate of bright cherries at this time, Zachary · Taylor's stomach growled involuntarily, and the feeling of hunger became stronger. The cow had just drank a jug of milk, and Zachary Taylor no longer cared about his image, and directly reached out and brought the whole plate of cherries to him, gobbling it down ate.

Not only did the cherries look red and attractive, they also tasted sweet and juicy. Zachary Taylor quickly ate the whole plate of cherries before putting down the plate in satisfaction, leaning back on the sand. Breathing comfortably on his back.

Comfortable!

Zachary Taylor was relieved at this moment, but soon he was not comfortable.

Later in the day, his stomach began to rumble, followed by severe abdominal pain.

Alexander S. Wasserspoon, the president's health physician in the White House, quickly arrived to examine him, diagnosed him with cholera, and administered calomel and opium.

The next day, President Zachary Taylor's condition not only improved greatly, but he was still able to handle some important business.

However, the president's doctors quickly realized the seriousness of the problem, as they were unable to explain and stop the president's rising temperature.

On July 8, doctors reported that the president had a high fever and was in serious condition.

Although Zachary Taylor had estimated that he was unlikely to recover, he still survived the night with the unique perseverance of the military.

On July 9th, Zachary Taylor felt the terrible condition of his body, realized that his life was in danger, and he probably couldn't make it through the night.

Lying on the hospital bed, Zachary Taylor was pale with a strange blush, and with the last strength of his body, he said his last words that night.

"I am about to die and I am waiting for God to call as soon as possible. I have been faithfully doing all my duties and I have a clear conscience and my only regret is that I will have to leave my friends."

After saying this, the faces of Victor and James could not help but emerge in Zachary Taylor's mind. When these two stinky boys left, they said that they had a goodbye. It seems that there is no such fate in this life. See you in the next life!

In a loud exclamation, Zachary Taylor's vision gradually became dark, his thoughts gradually became blurred, and finally he lost consciousness completely.

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