What made him even more satisfied was that in this new continent, he was like a king, living as he pleased and comfortably.
However, a total of nearly 80 soldiers were lost in two consecutive days. This is not a small matter. Once it is not handled properly, there will be many people who are eyeing the governor's position. They will take the opportunity to cause trouble. It is not impossible to change the governor.
This matter needs to be diverted and comforted.
Ratcliffe immediately had concerns.
Spain is at its peak at this time and cannot be offended.
Then there is only France. Anyway, they have been eyeing the New World.
France established New France in Quebec, Canada in 1608. Since then, French pioneers, missionaries and traders began to set foot in the Americas. They used brandy to compete with British rum.
They purchased furs at high prices and spread their tentacles throughout various colonies, including their stronghold in the Gulf of Mexico.
At this time, it was the period when a large number of Western immigrants immigrated to the Americas. The vast continent accommodated many countries. Therefore, although there was competition, it was all within controllable limits.
The competition of French merchants naturally harmed Jamestown's interests, but Ratcliffe only collected taxes from the French. As for British interests, to hell with them.
But, now it's different to find a scapegoat.
"The damn French guy must be behind this! Walker, you led the team and you took down the French Louis Trading Company. Except for a part of the proceeds, which were handed over to the governor, the rest will be treated as pensions!"
"Yes, the Governor is right!"
Ratcliffe nodded: "You all also take a copy. I'm warning you, it's best not to make this matter a big deal. By the way, let the French give a confession. The Indians' weapons were sold to them by the French." It’s not as advanced as you say, do you understand?”
"clear!"
"As for the Tao tribe, don't touch them for the time being. When I find out their background, I will skin them all alive!"
"After taking care of the French, you can organize the adventurers and form a team to burn, kill and rob the natives. Each of our noble British is worth at least a hundred damn Indians!"
"We must kill them until they are in awe, and kill them until they have no intention of resisting at all!"
After Ratcliffe gave his opinion on how to deal with it, Walker and dozens of others were convinced. This would ensure the interests of everyone and cover up the scandal internally. Even though Ratcliffe had a more grumpy temper, they felt that this method was appropriate. .
After Walker and others left, Ratcliffe called the missionary Philip.
"You go to Powhatan City and ask stupid Opekan about the Tao tribe. What I want is detailed information. You bring a few boxes of rum. I want to know the news today!"
"yes."
Philip, whose ears were still bandaged, did not dare to respond and set off immediately.
It was already past three o'clock in the afternoon. Damn Ratcliffe was going to get the news today, so time was a bit tight. Phillip, escorted by two musketeers sent by Ratcliffe, rode towards the wave. Watan left.
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In Dahuangzhuang Villa, Yueniang looked sad.
Next door in Zhang Yan's Villa, the two sisters also sighed at each other.
Zhang Lizhen covered her face and choked up and said: "Sister, what should I do now? If my appearance is ruined, I would rather die than let my husband see me like this."
Zhang Yan was also upset. Last night, Huang Xiao said she was afraid of infecting Zhen'er and Yueniang, so she didn't rest in the garden.
My sister moved here to stay with me.
That night, she felt a little feverish, and in the morning she felt groggy and lacked energy. After reluctantly eating lunch, the two of them were shocked to find some rashes on each other's faces.
Zhang Lizhen was immediately frightened when she thought of the symptoms Huang Xiao mentioned yesterday.
"It's a little weird. Sister-in-law Liu, Xiujun, Huang Ling, Jinbao, and Yinbao are all fine, but we and Yue'er are like this. This is really strange. But don't worry too much. Huang Xiao has great supernatural powers, and it will definitely be fine. If he finds a way, sister believes in him!"
Zhang Lizhen wiped her tears.
"I don't know where my husband is today? I want him to come back and find a solution, but I don't want him to see me looking so ugly..."
Zhang Yan sighed lightly. Like her sister, she didn't want Huang Xiao to see it.
"Let's go over and talk to Yue Niang."
Zhang Lizhen shook her head: "Sister, please sit down for a while. I have something to say to my sister."
Zhang Yan was stunned, "Okay, what do you want to say? After you finish speaking, let's go there."
Zhang Lizhen looked at her sister and whispered: "Sister, did you and His Majesty have a quarrel?"
Zhang Yan shook her head: "No, why did you ask that?"
"I'm just asking."
Zhang Lizhen hesitated for a moment and said, "Since my husband left yesterday, he hasn't come back. Did he say anything to his sister?"
Zhang Yan immediately understood what her sister was going to say. She shook her head: "I haven't seen him. Is there anything you want to say?"
Zhang Lizhen said: "Sister, I have endured it all night, but I still think it is better to tell my sister. Yesterday, I saw the woman that my husband likes in the fairy world. She is my brother-in-law's doctor. She is really beautiful."
Zhang Yan smiled and said: "I know her. She is a very beautiful woman and very talented. She and Huang Xiao are classmates. What's wrong? Miss Xu is trying to steal your husband from you?"
Zhang Lizhen blushed and blurted out: "She didn't steal my husband, but she wanted to steal my sister's husband."
Zhang Yan was startled.
Zhang Lizhen sighed: "My brother-in-law told Miss Xu about Huang Xiao's marriage. Miss Xu was not happy, so she brought her brother-in-law over to investigate. My husband had a hard time talking about it, so he...had to find a very ridiculous excuse. He discussed with his brother-in-law and said... He just said that my husband and my sister were married, and my sister and I looked the same, so I pretended to be my sister."
As she spoke, she looked at her sister carefully, but she did not see the anger on her face, but an expression of helplessness.
"I know about this matter. His Majesty also made this suggestion when discussing it with Huang Xiao, but he didn't expect it to be used. It happened that you were by Huang Xiao's side this time, so he had no choice but to go with the flow, unless he took Miss Xu with him. Until Ming Dynasty, otherwise it would be difficult to explain why he would marry you so quickly."
Zhang Lizhen breathed a huge sigh of relief.
"It turns out that my sister knew about it. I was really shocked at the time. My husband's method was so... so scary, and His Majesty actually cooperated. I was so shocked!"
Zhang Yan smiled slightly: "Okay, my sister knows about this, so don't tell anyone else, okay?"
Zhang Lizhen nodded obediently.
"Also, I heard from Miss Xu that Your Majesty has fully recovered. We ate a lot of delicious food together yesterday. If before, His Majesty would have to avoid eating anything. Sister, congratulations."
"However, Miss Xu didn't know what was going on. She didn't know how to avoid suspicion at all, and she was feeding her brother-in-law. I was really angry when I saw it. But at that time, I was the elder sister, so I was wrong first. I feel sorry for His Majesty, so I can only endure it."
Zhang Yan's heart moved. Huang Xiao had never mentioned this. Could it be that Miss Xu fell in love with His Majesty?
"Sister, don't be angry. I know that Miss Xu must have done it on purpose. She couldn't get angry, so that's why she acted like this."
Zhang Yan nodded: "Well, that should be the case. Zhen'er, don't think too much. Let's go over there. Maybe your husband is back?"
The two girls went to Huang Xiao Courtyard, and they were right. Huang Xiao is really coming back soon.
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