The Chinese officers in the carriage are no longer just reckless men who can shout and shout and kill, they have been nurtured by Chinese culture, and the leaders strive to build a high-quality "Southeast Prefecture Officer Corps", mainly three requirements; First, loyalty, the officers should be loyal to the leader and the cause of the southeast government; Second, they must have good combat ability, fight bravely, actively exercise military skills, have good military literacy, and cherish their own honor; The third is to have a sub-profession, familiar with Chinese culture, and it is best to be able to master one of the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, or others.

For this reason, the officers have all studied out of the military academy, and after joining the military post, they often carry out a long or short period of training, including military knowledge, national studies, dealing with the world, the direction of the second career, etc., no officer can run away, including the leader, such as the leader's second career is to design warships.

So they know how to appreciate it, and the scenery of Kangqiao by the exotic Sword River deeply moved them!

Hong Xuguan sat back in his seat, retracted his outward gaze, and nodded slightly: "Our connotation is still a little weaker!" ”

The Southeast Mansion has risen at a flying speed, and her military achievements and economic construction achievements are simply a miracle, and even Hong Xuguan feels like she is dreaming!

"I hope that Mazu Niangniang will bless the leader with a long life and a hundred years of wisdom, and I hope that the Southeast Mansion will be passed on forever!" Hong Xuguan sincerely prayed to Mazu Niangniang.

In that era, not only him, but most of the people of the southeast province thought so.

……

The carriage stopped in front of a manor, and when I looked out, it was deserted in front of the door, but the view of the manor was still good, with green lawns and various century-old trees dotted all the way to the margin, and the manor near the house was in full bloom!

The manor villa with a gorgeous and exquisite architectural style, there is a neatly dressed servant with meticulously combed hair in front of the door who opened the door for them, although it is ruined, but the style is still the same.

The servants invited Mr. Hon, Mr. Kostet, Mr. Yan Chang, and Mr. Jorgen to sit in a richly decorated drawing-room, with a large collection of English paintings, Romanesque sculptures, Middle Eastern carpets, and Chinese vases, and all kinds of fine furnishings. 、

Superb English manor house with very beautiful views!

Footsteps came, and a graceful and dignified lady with a still charming appearance came in under the guidance of the butler, followed by two young and middle-aged nobles who looked like Mr. David.

They were all dressed modestly, and the noblewoman was none other than Mr. David's mother, the Countess of Stratford, whom Mr. Jorgen recognized and bowed to her, while the three officers of the South-East Province saluted her.

The Countess returned the salute, invited them to sit down, and introduced the two nobles, none other than Mr. David's two brothers, Baron Pablo and Lord Chris.

Everyone introduced each other, a few words, Hong Xuan expressed condolences to the countess, the other party replied politely, he felt that the countess was a little strict, and Baron Pablo and Lord Chris are also quite old-fashioned, I really can't imagine how such a family can cultivate Mr. David, who is easy-going by nature, eclectic in his use of soldiers, and has unbridled military ideas?!

As a matter of fact, when Mr. David worked with him, he knew that Mr. David used his troops in a strange way, and he would do whatever it took to win the war, such as when he presided over the attack on the Aceh country on the Strait of Malacca in Southeast Asia, he used the strategy of burning the country with fire, and others burned a mountain and a city, but he burned a country, which was extremely ruthless!

Mr. Jorgen offered to rest, and was accompanied by Lord Chris out of the drawing-room, leaving the guests to talk.

The Countess handed over Mr. David's letter to the Countess, and the Countess read it and asked, "So, my David's has achieved a lot in your army?" ”

"Yes!" Officer Hong said respectfully: "Mr. David is a senior officer in our Southeast Mansion, and in our army, he ranks very high, and his position is still above me!" ”

"This kid is very talented, if he is here, his father may not be defeated, and even His Majesty the King will be able to get his help!" The Countess said regretfully.

Mr. David is extremely talented and knowledgeable, but Mr. David's mother will be mad when she sees her son sitting on the street without any aristocratic etiquette and associating with those lower ribas?!

Even in the 17th century, when the aristocracy and the common people were clearly distinguished, and the atmosphere of the English aristocracy was strong, and every move could not be bad or sloppy, Hong Xuguan felt that perhaps Mr. David was deeply constrained in such a family atmosphere and felt that he could not stand it, no wonder he wanted to go to Asia and eventually become an important member of the Southeast Mansion.

"Please go back and pay tribute to David's boss on behalf of our family and thank him for taking care of David!" The Countess said politely.

“Yes，He found a good BOSS。” Hong Xuguan said sincerely.

In the southeastern province, as long as they are loyal to him, talented people are highly used by the leader, regardless of origin and race.

The Countess's eyes turned to Kostet and she sighed, "Mr. Kostet is also a lucky man!" ”

"Yes, I'm lucky! Thank you, Mazu, thank you to my leader! Kausti nodded.

"Come, bring the gifts that the leader has given to Mr. David's house, as well as Mr. David's own gifts and our gifts!" Hong Xuguan greeted.

Ten of them were non-commissioned officers, big men, panting as they brought gifts.

Opening the box, the Countess understood why.

One hundred catties of gold and two hundred catties of silver are all gifts from Mr. David back home, which are very solid!

Pieces of gold bricks and silver ingots, if not shipped, these precious metals could not be transported from one end of the earth to the other end of the earth, and they are also heavy metals, which are used as ballast when they come!

It is all Mr. David's legal income, and the general-level officers of the Southeast Prefecture have a good income, and there are many additional rewards.

Then there is a liter of gemstones, all kinds of gemstones, there are sapphires, rubies, cat's eyes, diamonds, pearls, etc., mixed together to give off a charming luster!

This is a gift from the Leader!

Yan Changwu has a great plan, a good reputation, not lustful and not wealthy, he is righteous and squandering money, caring about the income of his subordinates and the life and welfare of his people, and caring for the foreigners who came to China to help the war, so there are many foreign generals who work hard for him, and they can catch up with those generals in the Tang Dynasty.

There are also five catties of gold and ten catties of silver, which were made up by Officer Hong Xu and other officers, and they have made a lot of money!

Catch up with the boss's family suffering, how can you do it if you don't show your heart ruthlessly, others can't do anything if they want to!

There are strict regulations in the southeast government, and if Hong Xuguan gives gifts to his boss, it is a bribe! But in this situation, I am really not afraid of what others will say.

The Countess had seen the big scene and her face was impassive, while Baron Pablo had a slight smile on her face.

Charcoal in the snow!

Since the death of the Count, without his legal income and the illegal income of his power, Baron Pablo inherited the family business, made ends meet, and barely maintained the dignity of the nobility.

With so much money coming over, it solves a big problem at home!

The Countess and Baron Pablo are deeply grateful for their kindness!

Hong Xuguan introduced the topic and said: "The current situation in your country is a bit grim! ”

Baron Pablo said indignantly: "Those are the work of blasphemers who do not serve His Majesty the King!" ……”

Listening to Hong Xuguan say: "I have a small suggestion. ”

"Please!" Baron Pablo said.

"In our China, there is an old saying, called the cunning rabbit three holes, which means that animals make more nests, and we humans have more homes, for example, I think France is very close to the United Kingdom, and France is strong, and the country is relatively stable; Besides, there are many virtuous ministers in front of the king of your country, and you may not be able to intervene, so you might as well consider the crown prince. Hong Xuguan said implicitly.

"Thank you, sir, for your advice!" The Countess bowed her head.

……

After the guests had rested, Lord Chris returned to the drawing-room, and saw so much of his possessions that he and his brother could not help but be overjoyed.

However, their mother told them: "This money is going to be used in France and the Netherlands!" ”