Has Harry changed?
Regarding this issue, Huang Fei seemed to be relatively certain.
I just heard him talking: "The three of us have experienced the Shandong mission, the banquet, and the Tuen Mun naval battle together. Although we cannot say that we know each other's ins and outs, we can be considered to have a deep understanding. In my impression, Harry Although this guy is a foreigner, he is still very friendly. However, after returning from the Battle of Tuen Mun, he seemed to be a different person. Not only did he act much more low-key, he also learned to use calculations. Do you feel that , he is a completely different person compared to before?"
Keep a low profile...
I also learned to use calculations...
Don’t say it, it’s true when you think about it!
It seemed that these unintentional reminders made Qi Yu suddenly understand a lot.
Harry has not only changed, but the change is not small. If we have to find a watershed in time, it happens to be the period after the Battle of Tuen Mun.
Not to mention other aspects, the number of times he came to look for him suddenly decreased a lot, almost to the point of being counted on one finger.
This phenomenon is somewhat unreasonable. The only explanation is that he is deliberately lowering his sense of existence, or that he is deliberately lurking.
However, what concerned Qi Yu the most was whether the secret treasure Harry found in Java was the long-lost imperial seal?
If true, where did he get the information about this secret?
You know, this is an absolutely correct super secret. Even the eunuch in charge of the voyage may not be fully aware of the inside story, let alone other people.
Suddenly!
A conversation they had in the capital when they went to the emperor's appointment to enjoy the snow suddenly came to Qi Yu's mind.
I still remember that the Holy Emperor said at that time that in addition to the two monarchs and ministers, there was another person who knew the real secret about the imperial seal, and that was the long-dead Prince Yong.
Could it be that when he first raided Prince Yong's Mansion, Harry accidentally discovered something there?
Um!
Nine times out of ten it should be!
Otherwise, there would be no way or chance for him to come into contact with this level of super secrets.
The above is just the antecedent. If you look at it together with the subsequent consequences, all the confusion will become clear.
Let’s see:
Not long after the Battle of Tuen Mun, Harry looked for an opportunity to propose to himself that he was willing to use his share of gold to buy or exchange for a large ship for going to sea. However, out of a perfunctory attitude, Harry agreed to him half-heartedly. .
In fact, as early as that time, I had already realized that this guy was going to run away. However, I misread his motives at the time and thought that he wanted to make some plans for missionary work. Therefore, I was deceived now. Judgment.
Later, Harry took advantage of his expedition to Luzon to bribe his wife's brother Liu Jincheng, and through his special relationship, he successfully copied the much-needed navigational charts. Later, he used his own handwritten documents as a gimmick to purchase a large merchant ship for long voyages as he wished.
After everything was ready, he immediately set sail and successfully escaped from Qiongzhou.
Judging from the entire incident, Harry not only kept a low profile, but also worked step by step to get what he wanted without showing off. This kind of meticulous calculation that was almost rehearsed is not something ordinary people can do.
Before this, Qi Yu always thought that this guy was an easy-to-deceive enemy, but he never thought that he actually underestimated him.
wrong!
He has made it clear to himself more than once that he is a veritable master of China, and now it turns out that it is indeed the case. It's a pity that he ignored all these words and didn't pay attention to them.
Thinking of this, Qi Yu couldn't help but sigh up to the sky, with a look of regret on his face.
Now that the matter has come to this, it is useless to say more, so let’s try our best to think about the follow-up arrangements.
First, we need to figure out where Harry ends up.
"Yes, Mr. Qi, where did he go?" This is a question that has troubled Huang Fei for a long time. If he doesn't figure it out clearly, how can he sleep?
Qi Yu thought for a while, then pointed far to the southeast and said: "South of Java Island is a vast ocean..."
"Well……"
"After crossing this boundless sea, we arrived at a huge island continent. That place is rich in resources and fertile soil, which has given birth to the largest lush grassland in the world. There, the sky is like a dome, covering the surrounding fields, and the wind blows The grass is low and you can see the cattle and sheep..." Qi Yu squinted his eyes and said hesitantly.
Upon hearing this, Huang Fei turned into Zhang Er and said in confusion: "Master Qi, are you saying that Harry went to some prairie?"
"That's right! That giant island is a completely independent continent. We can call it Australia!" Qi Yu said, pulling back his thoughts.
Australia?
It seems that I have never heard of it.
Huang Fei thought hard for a while, but still couldn't figure out the reason.
"Oh, by the way, apart from the information about Harry, is there anything else you can gain?" Qi Yu asked.
"Others? Let me think about it." Huang Fei thought for a moment and suddenly said: "By the way, I got some gossip from a businessman from the Franco Kingdom who lives in Sarawak. If you are willing to listen, I’ll tell you the next thing.”
Gossip?
That’s fine!
Qi Yu smiled and said: "As the saying goes, there is no smoke without fire. In other words, gossip is also a kind of news. You can tell it as much as you want."
"okay!"
After taking a sip of Lishan Mountain Tea, Huang Fei began to speak in detail: "According to the red-haired ghost whose mouth was crooked after I beat him, their revenge fleet from the Franchi Kingdom will arrive around June this year. Our South China Sea area. At that time, they plan to divide their forces into two groups and attack."
"Oh? Which two ways are they?" Qi Yu was startled and asked.
Huang Fei replied: "One of them is responsible for attacking Luzon Island. After successfully landing, they immediately start plundering resources to plunder the gold mines there. The other group is to send troops north to bloody Qiongzhou with sharp artillery fire. If they win, they will turn Qiongzhou into their colony for long-term rule. The enemy believes that their two-pronged attack method can catch the Qiongzhou army off guard and prevent them from looking at each other. It is said that this tactic is They got inspiration from China’s military development.”
Um……
interesting.
Qi Yu was slightly startled, then sneered: "I really didn't expect that these red-haired ghosts from overseas would actually understand the Chinese way of using military force. It's just that they only learned the art of war, but abandoned it. The Tao in it.”
"Tao? What Tao?" Huang Fei scratched his head and asked with a confused look on his face.
"The Tao mentioned here refers to morality and justice. As everyone knows, China is a country known for its etiquette. Even when fighting with swords, we must pay attention to the teacher's reputation; otherwise, it will be a great cause of no name. Teacher. This rule may seem a bit pedantic, but it contains a lot of knowledge. A famous teacher can not only boost the morale of one's own side, but also win the hearts of the people in the world. This is the so-called way of morality."
After a pause, Qi Yu said again: "Looking at their Franji, they never hide anything when starting a war. They clearly say that they are trying to plunder resources. How can they be said to understand our Chinese art of war?"
Seeing that he was filled with righteous indignation, Huang Fei admonished him: "Master Qi, didn't you say before that our Qiongzhou is also a place of etiquette. When friends come, they have fine wine, and when wolves come, they have shotguns. If that's the case, what else should you tell him? Morality, just do it!"
Well said, just do it!
He actually dares to utter arrogant words and wants to colonize my Qiongzhou, humph, in the next life!
However, despite being angry, we should try to maintain our rationality.
It is not difficult to see from the motives of Franji State's war this time that the so-called revenge they say is just an excuse to deceive people, and its real purpose is to plunder resources.
Needless to say, the gold mine in Luzon was accidentally discovered during their survey. Now that they can't get any benefits, it would be strange not to be greedy.
Not to mention the current Qiongzhou. This place has escaped from poverty and entered the ranks of wealth. Industrial manufacturing is blooming everywhere. How can the colonists not be tempted by such a prosperous place?
There is a saying in "Zuo Zhuan" that an ordinary man is not guilty, but he is guilty of having a jade. This is the truth.
Thinking of this, Qi Yu couldn't help but clenched his fists, and a look of determination appeared on his face.
Huang Fei thought about it for a while, and then added: "In addition, there is another rumor. I don't know whether it is true or not. Is Mr. Qi interested in hearing it?"
"speak!"
"It is said that while organizing their own fleet, the French also went to lobby Great Britain and Valois, inviting them to participate in the war. After victory, they would jointly divide the wealth of Qiongzhou and Luzon. However, those two countries This country seems to be wary and has not agreed to them. It is probably that they have adopted a wait-and-see attitude..."
Wait and see?
oh, I get it.
Let's put it this way, if Fo Langji wins, they will take advantage of the situation and make a profit. If they lose, they will stand still and pretend not to know anything.
If I guess correctly, the seemingly honest Annan on the other side probably thinks the same way, right?
Alas, surrounded by wolves!
This is the current situation Qiongzhou is facing.
After saying this, Huang Fei couldn't wait to leave.
"Brother Huang, where do you want to go? Why don't you stay and have a drink with me?" Qi Yu said sincerely.
"Drinking? Let's save it for next time!" Huang Fei glanced into the distance and said, "I haven't been to the 'Wenxiang Pavilion' for a long time, and I don't know if the number one person there has been replaced..."
So this is it!
Qi Yu fully understood this: I have been out for so long, shouldn't I relax a bit after coming back?
"Brother Huang, have you used up the free coupons last time? Do you want me to ask for a few more for you?"
"Yes! Okay, don't say more, Huang will take his leave."
