Speaking of Duan Zicheng, who was in Nanyang, he immediately took action after receiving Qi Yu's special order.
According to the requirements of the order, he must do everything possible to rescue the Pacific Fleet that was hijacked in Tianzhu.
For this reason, Mr. Qi specially allocated one hundred thousand taels of silver as a ransom.
Lao Duan felt that the money was really wasted.
Over the years, Qiongzhou has been extorting others. How have you ever experienced being blackmailed?
Compared with Qiong Jun, these miscellaneous people in the imperial court are really useless.
However, contempt is contempt, and things must be done accordingly.
Therefore, Duan Zicheng specially sent a eloquent and refined envoy to Tianzhu to negotiate with the British settlers.
After the envoy saw that all the hostages were okay, he took the initiative to ask about the conditions needed to release them.
result……
The two sides broke down on the spot!
After the envoy came back, he told Duan Zicheng that Mr. Qi was really clever and had guessed the price beforehand. The big number happened to be one hundred thousand taels.
However, there is something missing in this clever calculation. The currency unit mentioned by the other party is gold, not silver. Moreover, we are not allowed to make any counteroffers.
What?
Asking for one hundred thousand taels of gold?
Isn't this the legendary lion's mouth?
Duan Zicheng was disgusted and greeted the other party's ancestors hundreds of times. After he was relieved of the scolding, he sat down on the chair and thought hard about countermeasures.
You say... what should we do about this?
It's absolutely not worth spending one hundred thousand taels of money to redeem these losers.
Even if the other party breaks up the fight and kills people, they can't just be stupid and take advantage of them.
However, this is the emperor's holy will. Not only must it be done, but it cannot be done badly.
This is a bit contradictory.
Well, we have to find another way, otherwise, there is no choice.
Niang Xipi!
If my old man doesn't show off his power, do you think I'm a mascot for decoration?
This time, he must use a super poisonous plan that will destroy his descendants, otherwise he will feel unbalanced.
Anyway, Mr. Qi is not here, and since there is no restriction from him, I, Lao Duan, can express myself freely.
After the general policy was decided, Duan Zicheng sent an invitation letter to the British people stationed in Tianzhu.
The letter said: Because the matter is of great importance, it is proposed to meet with each other, and so on. The location of this meeting was set in the newly built Yamen Hall in Sumatra.
Judging from the wording, this invitation letter is written with sincerity, and the other party should not refuse it.
Their demand is to get the ransom, and they don't want the lives of those chickens, so this matter can still be discussed.
After sending the letter, Lao Duan made a special trip to the newly built Sumatra Hospital to make some advance preparations.
…
On a sunny morning, the overseas envoy Jones arrived on a mighty battleship at the invitation.
boom! boom! boom!
First there was a series of gun salutes.
After Jones emptied all the ammunition in the gun barrel, the Qiong Army issued a welcome signal allowing them to dock.
First the villain, then the gentleman.
Only in this way can we avoid capsizing in the gutter.
Afterwards, Duan Zi also followed Qi Yu's example and warmly welcomed the visiting Jones with the etiquette of the honor guard of the three armed forces.
However, they saw that the two parties shook hands tightly and exchanged greetings, just like good brothers who had been separated for many years.
"Brother Qiong, you're fine..."
"Master Duan, it's been a long time since I last saw you, and your style is even better than before."
"Each other."
"please!"
After exchanging pleasantries, the two of them rode a carriage to the capital hall.
Then it’s time to sit down and watch tea.
This is a traditional Chinese etiquette. Although it is the same every time, it is essential.
However, Jones added one more item this time.
However, he took out a box of 'Huazi' brand cigarettes imported from Qiongzhou from his trouser pocket and said respectfully: "Want one?"
Duan Zicheng quickly declined and said: "I've been coughing these days, so I won't smoke anymore. However, Brother Qiong can do what he wants."
Jones was not polite and started smoking on his own.
Nowadays, cigarettes have become fully popular in foreign countries, and have become an indispensable part of foreigners' lives.
It is said that wearing Qiongzhou clothes, smoking Qiongzhou cigarettes, and visiting Qiongzhou has become a standard part of life for the upper class. It even sparked a fashion craze for learning Chinese.
Back to business.
After tasting the perfunctory tea, Jones got straight to the point: "One hundred thousand gold may seem like a lot, but to Qiongzhou, which is the richest in the world, it is just a drop in the bucket or a drop in the ocean."
Duan Zicheng immediately changed his face to a helpless one after hearing this, and said with a wry smile: "To be honest with brother Qiong, after experiencing the righteous deeds of aiding the world, my family in Qiongzhou has been almost exhausted. The remaining savings are, Naturally, it’s less than one-tenth of what it was originally.”
Jones had already heard about aiding the world. Therefore, he basically believes it.
well……
Unexpectedly, even the landlord’s family had no food left.
Understanding is understanding, but you cannot give in because of it.
"In my opinion, I'd better wait until you have saved enough money before coming to Tianzhu to redeem people."
"How can this be done? If we delay it like that, it will definitely cause dissatisfaction from above."
Um?
How can we talk about this?
"Can you owe me first..."
"No! Now it's a matter of right and wrong. Money can't quench your thirst, and money can't do things. No matter what you say, I won't let him go unconditionally."
Jones stood firm and was not moved by Duan Zicheng's request at all.
He doesn't recognize anyone except money.
"Either this, we can repay the debt with things. What do you think?"
"Exerting things in exchange?"
I have to say that this is indeed a feasible option, and it seems to be the only way to do it without cash.
Jones weighed it for a while and agreed graciously.
However, he cautioned: "Although it is feasible to pay debts with things, it depends on what kind of items can be counted. If it is just some obsolete goods, I will definitely not accept it."
What I mean is, don’t try to fool me by using waste recycling. I, Lao Qiong, don’t do that at all.
The understanding Duan Zicheng quickly explained: "Look what you said, with my old Duan's personality, how could I do such unethical things?"
Um!
As long as you know!
Jones snuffed out Hua Zi with one hand, and while taking the last puff of cigarette, he asked: "I wonder, what is the price that Mr. Duan mentioned?"
Duan Zicheng looked around and said mysteriously: "To tell you the truth, Qiongzhou has recently developed a new type of tobacco. It can not only relieve people's fatigue and concentrate their energy, but also greatly improve the military's combat effectiveness... …”
cut!
What a nonsense!
Before he could finish his words, Jones impatiently interrupted: "Sun Dacai has used this trick of yours once a long time ago! Objectively speaking, although tobacco products are pleasant, they will never improve the combat effectiveness of the army. You, you should try something else."
Duan Zicheng smiled strangely and lowered his voice: "You don't know that Sun Dacai had some reservations last time. He didn't show you the real treasure."
"Have reservations?"
"Absolutely true!"
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