The person in charge of greeting the Golden Deer and the four chapter leaders was, of course, Miss Orphee McCarthy, the housekeeper of the manor and the club's liaison to the general association.

It's only been three days, and after getting Lorraine's official confession, Miss Aoye, who is easily satisfied, has rapidly improved her aura at a rate of eighteen changes a day, and now she has long since washed away the rustic atmosphere hidden in innocence and diligence.

Delicate light makeup, calm look, long hair simply tied with hairpins and ribbons, black tuxedo and fluffy white lace skirt on the lower body, all show the solemnity and ability of the housekeeper.

She bowed lightly to the guests, "The two presidents, the two admirals, and the lord are waiting for you in the manor, where there is a sumptuous and delicious English morning tea, I hope you have a pleasant meal." ”

This was the only greeting that there was, and after saying that, Miss Aufe turned proudly with her chin raised, and snorted in a nasal voice as her eyes swept over Chuck.

Olmert was puzzled, and secretly pulled old Leonard's sleeve, "Arthur, is she really that stunned little Irish girl?" ”

"This ...... Who knows? Maybe it's just a similarity? ”

"It's me." Chuck smiled and turned his head, "It seems that Miss McCarthy has finally found a suitable position, and the previous three letters are also in place, and the words and expressions are in place, obviously hard work." ”

"Young people are always full of possibilities." Leonard sighed, "Let's go too, the captain's patience is not good, he will be scolded if he waits for a long time." ”

Chairman ...... Do you have a bad temper? ”

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A group of five people walked slowly along the forest path to the manor, and through the iron gate, the scenery suddenly became clear.

On the rolling grassy knoll, a burly young man was leisurely painting with oil pastels, a plate full of sandwiches at his feet, not moving, and a few broken leaves of grass stalks were scattered on the snow-white bread, apparently showing signs of the wind.

Miss Orfe looked at her in surprise, and couldn't believe that Bell, who had always been reincarnated like a starving ghost, would have a day when he would treat food as nothing.

Something must have gone wrong!

Miss Aoife especially wants to break through this fog, but unfortunately now is not the time, and she still has the important task of reception.

She thought with regret, waved her hand, and guided the guests diagonally through the meadow until they came to the manor villa on the edge of the cliff.

Lorraine smiled and greeted, "As always on time, Chuck, nine-thirty, not a single point." ”

"It's all thanks to the two admirals, and it's their superb command that saves me time at sea."

"Looks like you're getting along." Lorraine gave way to Chuck and looked at the three people behind him, "It's sunny today, gentlemen, good appetite." ”

A sumptuous English morning tea was set up on the open-air table under Miss Orfee's direction, and Lorraine led the members of the branch to sit down chatting and settling down with Chuck and Leonard Sr. on one side and Corterence and Olmert on the other.

The sacred table cannot accommodate official affairs, and can only be used to prepare food with wind and snow.

Lorraine had to talk to two young land snakes about the imaginary Mayan adventure, the speaker had no intention and the listener had no intention.

After the meal was over, Miss Orfe led the three Leonards to visit the villa, leaving Lorraine and Chuck both to move under their parasols.

"Chuck, the chapter is growing well. Sugar, coffee, spices, fruits, and grains, leaving aside North America, the New World's specialty products are relatively single, and the current environment cannot accommodate the lucrative triangular trade between Central and North America, and you are right to set your sights on South America. ”

Chuck nodded, "The trade between the Caribbean and South America can only ensure that the branch is self-sufficient, and if you want to create profits and recover costs, you still have to export to Northwest Europe." ”

"This is a matter of urgency." Lorraine smiled, "It takes time and luck for you to build a large enough ocean-going fleet without increasing investment. The Northwest European Branch is not rich in foundation, and it can't spare too many ships across the ocean for the time being. ”

"It's conservative!" Chuck frowned, "Chairman, Northwest Europe is very stable, you can transfer more Brig and Brigentine, you should put pressure on President Pidick!" ”

"Unfortunately, I am more inclined to Ramos's opinion at this point, and there is no reason to actively increase operational risk in the northwest of Europe, which is still in the development stage."

"If that's the case...... If the Caribbean wants to recoup its investment, it may have to wait until two years. ”

"Two years is two years, and our biggest capital is youth. What's more, as long as I can bring back more ships, the time to turn a profit will only be short, not long. ”

"Gambler's spirit ......," Chuck sighed with a complicated expression, "Actually, I would prefer my employer to be a pure businessman." ”

"We are privateer merchants, stealing, plundering, even if we only talk about legal means, there are many more options than those ordinary merchants, don't tie ourselves to boring contracts, my president."

"I see......," Chuck exhaled in a low voice, "President, there are three things you have told me that I need to report. ”

"Say it."

"The Golden Deer has returned to Zhao, with the 70 sailors you brought as the backbone, Vice President Leonard has supplemented the ship's manpower, and the selection criteria are very high, more than half of them have service experience in the Royal Navy."

"I trust your and Leonard Sr.'s eyes."

"Thank you, Chairman. Second, Lieutenant Colonel Nelson is not in Kingston, he went to Barbados with the Badger the other day, and left you a message, "If you can get to Barbados by May 1st, I will be waiting for you there." ”

"Barbados?"

"Barbados."

"Do you know what's going on?"

"After looking around with the old people in the army, it seems that my uncle is preparing to organize a big battle in the Windward Islands to thwart the French plot to occupy the Windward Islands. The New World fleet is massing towards Barbados, and the uncle has passed. ”

"Sir Parker in command? What about the Duke of Wales? ”

"With my uncle."

Lorraine whistled in surprise.

HMS Duke of Wales was Sir Parker's flagship, a 98-class battleship and the general flagship of the Royal Navy's New World Fleet.

If even she joins the battle, it means that Sir Parker is not satisfied with mere "expulsion" or "defeat" this time, but is preparing to organize a campaign with a clear purpose.

The French did not have much of a gap between their naval power in the New World and the British, and combined with the intelligence Lorraine gathered in New Orleans, the Dutch were not at ease.

Boldly launching a decisive battle, Sir Parker could not be sure of victory.

"Is there any certainty of victory...... Lorraine muttered for a moment, "Chuck, Sir is ready to re-establish order in the Caribbean?" ”

"Reconstruction?" Chuck was stunned for a long time, and said in embarrassment, "Chairman, it is taboo for people who leave the military to inquire about military affairs, and I have not further investigated or thought about this matter. ”

"Really...... There were eight days left, which was more than enough time, and I went to ask Lieutenant Colonel Nelson myself. About the third thing......"

"I was about to report to you on the crimes of Mr. Bel Judea, Lieutenant of the Royal Navy, Admiral of the Continental Detachment and helmsman of the Lion......"

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