"It turns out that Lord Earl and Lord Zhang were involved in the drug case..."
Hu En Raymond was a little angry. If it weren't for the random person sitting across from him, he would not be able to stay in Daxia anymore and would definitely drive him out.
"Damn... God, I'm not talking about you two adults. These days, those ferocious Tiqi will come to the store every two days to ask questions, which makes it impossible for me to continue my business."
In the eyes of ordinary people, the Hong Yi Ti Cavalry of the Dragon Imperial Guard is an existence that can stop crying at night. Tiqi appears in this Western treasure house every now and then. Is the business going to be good?
Jia Cong soothed the angry red-haired... Huon Raymond: "Mr. Raymond, calm down, calm down. As long as Mr. Raymond tells Ben Bo everything he knows, those Tiqi will not bother him again." is you."
"real?"
"Absolutely true!"
Raymond felt that Jia Cong's words were like the gospel given by God. After the surprise, his face was full of regret: "I'm so sorry, Lord Earl. In fact, I don't know much. I have already given it to the Daxia government before. The people have made it clear. But those Tiqi still don’t believe it. Sir Earl, what I said is true, alas~"
"Calm down, calm down, Raymond, I believe what you say. But..."
Jia Cong believed that what Raymond told the Dragon Guard was true, but it was definitely not the whole story.
The smuggled hibiscus ointment carried by the ship was not detected and it still passed through the Quanzhou Shipping Department.
There are two things that are certain. First, there is something wrong with the officials of the Quanzhou Shipping Department. Second, the power of the black hands behind it is terrifying.
No matter what it is, Huon Raymond should be able to know it. And how could it be such a coincidence that Huon Raymond came into the eyes of the Dragon Guard after such a major case occurred in various provincial guild halls.
What a coincidence!
Jia Cong's originally gentle eyes suddenly became sharp, staring into Raymond's blue eyes.
"Mr. Raymond, how did you learn that someone from the Quanzhou Shipping Department was smuggling hibiscus ointment?"
"Of course I saw it accidentally..."
"Then they are really brave. They do smuggling prohibited items so openly that Mr. Raymond can easily see them."
Jia Cong suddenly changed the topic: "Are you also from the Netherlands?"
"how come?"
Raymond was startled by Jia Cong's sudden question, and quickly shook his head and replied: "How could a businessman from the Netherlands do something that violates the laws of Bactria? He is a businessman from Tianzhu."
"A businessman from Tianzhu? Huh... Mr. Raymond thinks that I don't know anything about Western things? You'd better think about it carefully before speaking."
I’m afraid even the Tiqi of the Dragon Guard don’t believe this!
If the merchants in Tianzhu had the ability to build a machine that crossed the sea to the Central Plains, would they be beaten by Portugal and ceded territory to pay compensation?
You must know that in the current Mughal Empire (Tianzhu), most of the coastal areas have become colonies of the Kingdom of Portugal.
If the conspiracy to lease the islands in Xiangshan County had not been discovered, it is estimated that a certain island in Daxia would have almost become a Portuguese colony.
Jia Cong sneered and stopped talking, just staring at Raymond coldly.
The atmosphere in the back hall of the shop gradually became colder and colder, and the red-burning stove could not make Raymond feel the slightest warmth.
He knew that he couldn't afford to offend this uncle, the royal cat.
If it were the other officials of Daxia, although they looked down on him, a red-haired and blue-eyed "Western Yi", they would not embarrass him, a good and law-abiding citizen, because they were concerned about his reputation and face.
But Jia Cong was different. He was deeply loved by the Emperor of Daxia. Even if he was hung on a tree outside the shop and whipped with a whip, no one would care about him.
What's more, this person's father is back, that is the most terrifying thing.
In the summer, Raymond and his fleet passed through South Vietnam...no, it was the port of the Chief Minister of Cochin. He saw a naval battle with his own eyes.
The navy of Daxia fought with the Portuguese colonial fleet. It was the father of the uncle in front of him who personally ordered that all the captured Portuguese sailors beheaded...
Raymond couldn't help but shudder when he thought of the heads rolling all over the harbor and the water stained red with blood.
He couldn't help but want to avoid Jia Cong's eyes. Seeing this, Jia Cong was even more sure of his guess.
"Have you decided what to say?"
Raymond opened his mouth, and his original determination turned into hesitation.
Jia Cong added fuel to the fire: "The count who deceived the empire, is Mr. Raymond ready to bear the wrath of the empire?"
"If I tell you, may the earl guarantee my safety?"
In the end, Raymond was unable to resist the pressure brought by Jia Cong. He had been in Daxia for three or four years and had been in Beijing for several months, so he knew Jia Cong's status clearly.
If you offend Jia Cong, you will offend the Emperor of Daxia.
After offending the Emperor of Daxia, could he continue to stay in the Eastern Empire?
Jia Cong knew that Raymond was relenting, and smiled slightly: "It seems that you know the person who smuggled hibiscus ointment, and he is very powerful. Tell me, as long as you have not committed any crime, Da Xia Lu will protect you. Threatened by others.”
Although Jia Cong's answer was not the guarantee that Raymond expected, the effect was similar.
Raymond glanced at Zhang Zhengju, who had always remained silent. Seeing Jia Cong nodding, he sighed and said, "Your Majesty, you should have guessed that they are from the Netherlands. But I am different from them. They are traitors to the Republic." , Spanish lackey..."
Jia Cong understood as soon as he heard it that they were the restoration forces of the Netherlands.
"Oh? And the Dutch are loyal to the Habsburg family?"
"The Earl is so knowledgeable, he actually knows about the Habsburg family..."
Raymond breathed a sigh of relief. It would be nice if Jia Cong knew about the Habsburg family, otherwise he would be really afraid that this uncle would think that he and those people were the same in his anger.
"Although the Republic has become independent, its strength is not what it used to be. But these rats hiding in the dark are supported by the Habsburg family. As a small businessman, I don't dare to fight against them..."
While Raymond was miserable, he explained the whole story to Jia Cong.
It turned out that Raymond knew that these Dutch restoration ships were carrying hibiscus paste, and it was someone from the Dutch East India Company who told him.
The Dutch East India Company forced Raymond to secretly tell the Xia government about the matter, hoping to borrow a knife to kill him. At the same time, he also wanted to sow discord between Daxia and Spain, intending to compete with the snipe and the clam for the profit of the fishermen, and to plot the Spanish colony in Luzon.
Unfortunately, they did not expect that Huon Raymond would not have the slightest interest in this kind of political struggle.
And as his business in Daxia grew bigger and bigger, he yearned to live in China forever. If he hadn't been forced by the people of the East India Company, he would have swallowed this matter.
Fuck the East India Company!
Fuck the United Provinces!
Fuck the Habsburgs!
The Eastern Empire is the real paradise, and the city of Amsterdam cannot even compare to the ordinary county town of Daxia!
Raymond gritted his teeth and sold the Dutch East India Company together. Not only did he tell Jia Cong about the East India Company's plot to plot Xiaoliuqiu (Taiwan Island), but he also sold out the fact that the Netherlands supported the three countries in southern Xinjiang and provoked the war. A clean one.
"Those nobles in the East India Company are crazy. They don't know how powerful the Celestial Empire is."
When Raymond talked about the greed and ignorance of the East India Company's top brass, he felt that he was the most sober and wise man in the Netherlands.
"No one knows China better than me!"
"The Celestial Empire is rich and powerful, and even speaks like a nomadic poet reciting beautiful poetry. There is not even a decent drainage ditch in the city of Amsterdam, and it is so dirty that you can't help but want to vomit. Only the Celestial Empire is the best." Heaven given by God..."
"Stop! Stop! Stop!"
Jia Cong interrupted Raymond's sigh: "The Celestial Empire was built with hard work by the hard-working people of Middle-earth over thousands of years. It has nothing to do with your God!"
Raymond's attitude became flattering, which was completely different from his previous performance.
He said respectfully: "Your Majesty the Earl is right. When God comes, all the heavens will be amazed at the beauty and richness of this land."
"Continue talking about smuggling."
Jia Cong thought for a while and asked: "In other words, you already knew that the hibiscus paste was carried on the ships when you entered the customs in Quanzhou, but you did not report it to the government immediately..."
Raymond shook his head: "No, no, I told the officials of the Quanzhou Shipping Department about this matter. I even spent five hundred taels of silver to meet this official. But I didn't expect that it would come soon. In order to assassinate me, if it weren’t for my bodyguard, I’m afraid the earl wouldn’t be able to see me.”
I understand, officials and thieves are colluding!
No wonder Raymond was reluctant to tell the truth before. It was because he was frightened by the assassination.
Just listen to Raymond continue to say: "When I came to the capital, neither the East India Company nor the lackeys of the Habsburg family came to see me again, so I thought the matter was over. I didn't expect those scholars to be fooled. Aidu, I know the attitude of the Celestial Empire towards aphrodisiac. There are only two places where this drug can come from..."
Zhang Zhengju, who had been silent until now, spoke up, and said quietly: "You mean, not only could it be done by someone from the Habsburg family, but it could also be done by your Dutch East India Company?"
Raymond shook his head again: "Although I hope it was the lackeys of the Habsburg family, but based on my understanding of the noble lords of the East India Company, this group of stupid lunatics is more likely to do this."
Zhang Zhengju asked doubtfully: "Why do you say that?"
"Greedy! Stupid! And self-righteous! Sir, you don't understand this group of fools who think they are noble. They have been blinded by desire, and they ridiculously think that Daxia is the savage they defeated before."
Raymond smiled bitterly, with regret on his face: "Our members in the parliament have repeatedly said not to provoke the Lion of the East, but they laughed at them for being cowardly. Ha... I'm afraid they still want to use these despicable methods. , causing civil strife in Daxia so that they can continue their previous plan."
"what's the plan?"
Zhang Zhengju continued to ask, his face became more solemn.
Raymond replied: "The South Vietnam Kingdom has captured one of your nobles, and they want to support him to split Daxia..."
Bang!
Zhang Zhengju slapped the table so hard that all the tea cups on the table jumped.
"Shameless! Arrogant! I don't know the heights of heaven and earth!"
"My lord is right, I think so too."
Raymond quickly expressed his loyalty: "Since Daxia opened the sea and established a shipping company, I moved my business from Tianzhu to Daxia. No one understands Daxia better than me. By doing this, the East India Company is bringing disaster to the Netherlands. , the powerful Celestial Empire is not something that the Netherlands can offend!"
Jia Cong looked at the red-haired Xia Tong and felt a little dumbfounded.
This man is very shrewd. No matter what he thinks in his heart, at least what he says makes people feel comfortable.
"Raymond, you just said that you wanted to seek asylum from Ben Bo because you were worried that someone would do something bad to you. Are you worried about the Habsburg family or your East India Company in the Netherlands?"
The red-haired man sighed repeatedly: "Your Majesty, I told you everything I know. Not only did I offend the Habsburg family, but I also offended the noble lords of the East India Company. I only ask for one thing. I hope that your Majesty can grant I am a Daxia native. Only in this way will they not dare to attack me easily."
What a man who risked his life and lived again. This red-haired man really understood Xiyi the best in the Celestial Dynasty, and he had a thorough understanding of the way the people of the Celestial Dynasty dealt with things.
Jia Cong smiled, picked up the tea cup and tasted it slowly, but did not respond for a long time.
Raymond, who was bowing to beg, just bowed so low that he didn't dare to get up without Jia Cong making a sound.
It wasn't until Raymond was about to lose his hold that Jia Cong said leisurely: "Uncle Ben has no right to answer you in this matter... However, uncle Ben can give you a chance. Uncle Ben's father is the Rongguo Marquis of Daxia, and he is now the commander-in-chief. Daxia Nanhai Navy, since you have rich navigation experience, are you willing to be the guest of Daxia Nanhai Navy?"
"A guest of Nanhai Navy?"
Jia Cong nodded: "I am what you call a consultant. With this level of status, even if the Habsburg family or the East India Company wants to touch you, they have to think carefully about it. As for nationality, you If you have made meritorious deeds, you may be awarded an official position, let alone anything else."
…
When he came out of the Western Treasures Hall, Raymond had already arranged for two entire carriages of gifts to be prepared for the two of them.
Zhang Zhengju frowned and wanted to send him back, but Jia Cong grabbed his arm.
"Mr. Zhang accepts it with peace of mind. If you don't accept it, Mr. Raymond will not feel at ease."
Jia Cong got on his donkey, smiled towards a slit window on the third floor, and said to Zhang Zhengju: "Don't tell me, this guy is indeed the Xiyi who knows Daxia best. He even knows how to give gifts." Take it out. Come on, let’s go back first. Whether it’s the Habsburg family or the East India Company, we have to deal with it properly. We have to let the Dragon Guard take action on this matter.”
Zhang Zhengju raised his head and looked at the sky. Unknowingly, it was already the end of Shenshi time and it was getting dark.
So the two of them rushed back to the imperial city without delay and went to Fusi, Longjin Guard North Town.
After Cao Jiugong, the commander of the Long Imperial Guard, came to Beizhen Fusi in person, Jia Cong told the whole story of the case and what he heard from Raymond.
"Cao Dudu, this is the situation. Dudu should have information about those red-haired and green-haired people. If not, just arrest them and interrogate them first. They are all Western barbarians anyway. I would rather kill three thousand by mistake than let them go. Pass one.”
After Jia Cong finished speaking, he added: "And those beasts from southern Xinjiang, let's just stew them in one pot!"
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Thanks to book friend 1479 for the reward.
I’ll stop here tonight and continue tomorrow. Good night!
(End of chapter)
