In the boat, Father Sorje looked up eagerly.
A large number of seabirds hovered in the sky, and the familiar port was in sight.
This scene was accompanied by the sea breeze, and he felt like he was suddenly separated from this world.
Be nice when you leave, and when you come back, he will be alone.
At first I was very satisfied with my mission and wanted to go to Dajing to preach and open up new fields.
As a result, the cellar hall was indeed repaired, the missionaries disbanded, and there were two strong local competitors at the door...
Dajing and his party have seen too many new scenery and heard too many new ideas.
The doctrine he originally insisted on was gradually shaken. The port was ahead, and he didn't know how he felt when he returned to the church...
Just when he was thinking a lot, a person came up from behind and said: "Father, this time you go directly to the emperor and the bishop. If they are willing to negotiate peacefully, you can find me at the port at noon tomorrow, and we will notify the fleet." come over."
Hearing Kalemi's voice, Father Solje said without looking back: "There is one question I haven't figured out. Dajing people are not afraid of the church, let alone Feika. Why don't they just bring the fleet over? Instead, send us two here first?"
Kalemi smiled: "Brother Dog said it was for the sake of peace. Dajing's fleet had conflicts with the church before. If the fleet comes directly, there may be conflicts. He doesn't want to see bloodshed."
Father Solje looked up at the sky and couldn't help but sigh: "Master Lai is indeed a true gentleman. He must have noble blood."
It has to be said that along the way, Lai Gouer's profound knowledge and rich insights really opened his eyes and benefited him deeply.
And he is even more considerate in his work and treats others kindly.
It's not surprising that he made such a decision.
Kalemi chuckled behind him.
Talking about peace is actually bullshit. The main reason is that Xiaoshuai is still in Feika. Lai Gouer hopes that this hidden line will work, so he can receive some information in advance and be prepared.
If you enter Hong Kong with great fanfare, you may be monitored. If something happens again, this hidden line will be broken.
It didn't matter how the priest negotiated with the church king. He got on the line with Xiaoshuai and the fleet would arrive immediately.
If you don't accept it, have a fight first, then beat him down and talk slowly. You can talk whatever you want.
In order to avoid being recognized by others, he deliberately gained more than 20 pounds and grew a big beard. His image has changed drastically.
When the boat docked, the two natives did not attract any attention.
Walking in the port, Kalemi covered her mouth and nose in disgust and walked carefully on tiptoes, complaining in her mouth: "Damn it! This shabby place will always have this kind of virtue! Will people die if they lay floor tiles?"
There were many fishmongers around, many internal organs and bones were randomly thrown on the ground, and the air was filled with a strong fishy smell.
Father Sorje was also extremely uncomfortable, frowning and looking around without speaking.
Suddenly he stopped and said solemnly: "Don't you notice something is wrong here?"
Kalemi shouted: "Something's wrong? Of course something's wrong! It's so dirty and messy, there's absolutely nothing right about it!"
"No, look over there." Father Solje pointed to the fish stall.
Kalemi took a closer look and was immediately curious: "Huh? Why don't the fish in this stall have heads?"
"Not only this stall, but all the stalls have no fish heads." Father Solje was confused.
He remembered that the fish used to be sold whole, but why were the fish heads chopped off now? And there are no missing fish heads near the fish stall.
"Whatever, maybe the competition is so fierce that everyone likes to buy the fish body directly?" Kalemi said with both hands, "Father, let's separate here. I don't want to go with you if I want to go home. .”
After hearing this, Father Solje did not hesitate and nodded: "Okay, then we will meet here at noon tomorrow."
.....
After bidding farewell to the priest, Kalemi followed the location in her memory and found Balin Street, where the poor gathered.
Old John's Dumpling House is further down this street.
As he walked along the street and looked around, his heart gradually calmed down.
There was basically no change from the last time he came here. He was not in the wrong place.
Just as he was thinking this, Kalemi suddenly stood still, raised his head and looked around anxiously.
Here we are...but where is Old John's Dumpling House?
He remembered that this should be the location of Old John's Dumpling House. Now the shops on the left and right are facing each other, but the place where the dumpling house was originally turned into a bakery.
misremembered?
Kalemi frowned and continued to move forward. After taking more than a dozen steps, she felt something was wrong, so she continued to turn back, looking left and right.
Finally, we stopped in front of the bakery again.
But at this moment, a figure slowly stepped forward from behind him and patted his shoulder.
The man was wearing a black cloak, wrapped tightly.
Leng Buding jumped Kalemi: "What are you doing?"
The black cloak smiled sinisterly: "Friend, are you looking for something?"
Kalemi was confused: "Uh... yes, does it have anything to do with you? Do you know what I'm looking for?"
"Jie Jie Jie, stop pretending, why don't I know what you are looking for?" With that said, Black Cloak pulled Kalemi to the corner and suddenly opened one side of the cloak!
He said in a deep voice: "Brother, would you like to buy a cup?"
"???"
"My goods are all of the best, including sea bass, black sea bream, six-line, and water snakes, and eight-clawed ones! The fish cup and eight-clawed cup cost two silver coins, and the snake cup costs four silver coins. The price is fair enough!" The man chattered and started to introduce, "The fish I just got are all juvenile fish, just the right size, absolutely fresh."
Looking at the dripping wooden tubes hanging under the cloak, Kalemi gradually turned to stone.
"Are you sick? How dare you put fish in a tube and sell it so expensively?"
The black cloak pulled his face, closed the cloak and said displeasedly: "Friend, it's boring for you to do this. My deep-sea cups are all carefully selected. How do I get the fish teeth? Can I choose the size? How do I keep the fish fresh? Like this It’s all costs.”
"Also, my cup is also unique. The interior is designed to fit the fish body and can firmly hold the fish's gills, ensuring that it has strong vitality and does not move around."
Kalemi looked him up and down and said, "What the hell are you talking about? It's like a fish in a tube. Are you telling me that you can buy this thing with silver coins?"
"Do you still think cups are as cheap as before? It's been a year since the Pope's ban. You're lucky to meet me. Ask around on Balin Street, who has a conscience for my goods?" Black Cloak said proudly.
The more Kalemi listened, the more confused she became, and her brain ached.
What a mess, I can’t understand a word of it!
Why go to Dajing and get out of touch with Feika?
"I'm not here to buy your broken cup! Let me ask you, are you from this street?"
Hearing that he wasn't buying a cup, Black Cloak obviously lost interest: "Of course, but if you want to ask for information, you'll have to pay, five copper coins."
"Okay! Let me ask you, do you know where Old John's Dumpling House is?"
The black cloak suddenly froze, his face changed, and he slowly raised his head: "Tell me again, where are you asking?"
“Old John’s Dumpling House.”
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