At this time, the other side of the world.
Australia.
At this time, Drew was rushing to Xie Fang's palace quickly.
Rushing from Tasmania to Sydney, the boat ride on the sea was destined to be slow, but fortunately the distance traveled on the sea was not long, so by the time it was dawn, Drew had just arrived in Sydney.
After landing at Sydney Harbor, Drew immediately rushed to Xie Fang's palace.
Even though I went through a high-intensity schedule with no sleep all day and night, there was nothing I could do about it.
He had to be quick. Every minute Horn stayed at sea was a dangerous minute.
If Horn was exposed, the consequences would be disastrous.
Thinking of this, Drew's speed was even faster. Although he arrived in Sydney, Sydney is a very big city.
Xie Fang's palace building is in the middle of Sydney.
Soon, Drew came to Xie Fang's palace.
But Xie Fang is His Majesty and not everyone can see him.
However, Drew is a major taxpayer in Australia and contributes a large amount of money to Xie Fang every year.
Such a large household would naturally enjoy some privileges.
He once gave Drew an order, allowing him to enter and leave the palace freely without notification.
After Drew arrived, he immediately rushed into the palace to meet Xie Fang.
It has to be said that the money Drew donated to Xie Fang over the years now seems to have been not in vain, relying on Xie Fang's original will.
Drew soon met Xie Fang, the current leader of the Australian government.
In Xie Fang's study.
After Drew saw him, he put away his hurried manner and said with great respect: "See your Majesty."
Xie Fang looked at the file, glanced up at Drew, and smiled slightly when he saw his hurried expression, his eyes red and his whole face looking very haggard.
He couldn't help but ask: "Isn't this Drew? Pingsheng, what's the matter? Are you looking for me in such a hurry?"
Drew didn't dare to get up, but still lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, I don't dare."
Xie Fang was stunned and looked at Drew with interest. He didn't know what happened yet, so he asked: "If you don't dare, then there is something wrong."
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
After hearing this, Drew said: "Your Majesty, three of my merchant ships have been detained at the port and are not allowed to enter the port."
"You didn't say that I didn't complete all the procedures. Your Majesty, you know me. If nothing else, I have never failed to complete any procedures on merchant ships. I have always been the most complete."
"I don't dare to blame the guard Li He. After all, they were acting under orders."
"Then I thought, I seemed to have unpaid taxes, so I came over quickly to pay the taxes."
"Your Majesty, you see, these are my taxes."
Xie Fang looked at Drew and selected someone to bring in a large wooden box. Drew opened it himself, and glittering gold coins flashed out. Xie Fang showed a hint of joy.
When he implemented the policy of raising taxes, few businessmen dared to obey his orders.
Especially those big merchants.
Therefore, Xie Fang improved the operating conditions of customs and factories in order to prevent these merchants from having an easy time.
So that they can pay their taxes.
Unexpectedly, Drew surrendered so quickly. It seems that the implementation of his policy has achieved initial results.
Seeing this scene, Xie Fang smiled and said: "Yes, you still understand me."
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty." Drew said flatteringly.
"Your Majesty, my three ships?"
Xie Fang understood what he meant. Since the money had been paid, there would be no problem with the three ships.
After all, Tasmania's economy still needs Drew to operate, and Xie Fang's original purpose is to get these large merchants to hand over their taxes.
"You go back, I will ask Li He to put your ship in and enter the harbor."
Drew added: "Your Majesty, you also know that General Li He is a bit upright and accepts death."
"He insisted on inspecting my boat."
"Your Majesty, it's not that I don't trust the Longyan Navy, but the goods on my ship cannot involve the privacy of the seller, let other people know, or let anyone inspect it."
Xie Fang looked at Drew and didn't think much about it. Although he wanted to break some of the bills he had established, he did not want to break Australia's free trade rules.
Regarding the issue of commodities, although the laws he set are clearly stipulated, there is no inspection.
If it involves the secrets of these businessmen, Xie Fang has never asked about it.
He waved his hand: "In that case, I will give you an imperial edict and tell him not to inspect your goods."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Drew was overjoyed.
"Go down." Xie Fang waved his hand.
Drew immediately resigned, and after receiving the imperial edict, he quickly left the palace, drove to the port of Sydney, boarded the ship and left.
…
At this time, the other side of the world.
Europe.
Britain.
Stephenson came to Newton's home in the evening, and this time the atmosphere at the dinner table seemed a bit heavy.
"Have you decided?" Mo Cheng looked at Stephenson and said.
Stephenson nodded and said extremely seriously: "Yes, the prototype of the Dreadnought-class battleship has been completed, and I am no longer needed for Long Yan's steam engine research."
"As you know, I have no way to conduct research in Britain. It's time to leave for Dragon Flame."
Regarding Stephenson's decision, Mo Cheng looked at him and thought for a moment, then said: "Your current status is quite sensitive. If you go to Longyan, you will probably be caught."
"It's okay. Regarding this matter, Brother Newton has already prepared countermeasures for me."
"A captain he knows has a ship that needs to go to Longyan for business in the past few days. I will follow him."
Newton said: "You can absolutely rest assured about the safety of this captain. He is my friend."
"I once helped him improve the cargo ship."
After listening, Mo Cheng thought for a while: "Brother Stephen Sun, if you want to go to Long Yan, I can write a letter for you to help you enter Long Yan."
"After you arrive in Longyan, go to a place in Liangzhou and find a man named Liu Dahao there. He will help you enter the laboratory in Liangzhou."
Stephenson thanked: "Thank you Mocheng."
"This is what I should help you do."
"However, you have to remember to find him first after arriving in Longyan. He is quite famous in Longyan, so it should be easy for a foreigner like you to find him."
Mo Cheng warned him repeatedly, and Stephenson took note of Mo Cheng's every word.
Mo Cheng asked again: "When will you set off?"
"Tonight, the ship leaves port tonight."
"So anxious, okay..." Mo Cheng glanced at Hu Xi'er, who nodded and took out a thick stack of banknotes from the room.
"If you go to Longyan, you won't be able to use the British money. These are Longyan's money. You can take it and use it."
"In addition, I have two letters here that you need to deliver."
