0264 Pirates are thugs

Boston...... Is it?

As the Americans saw the dagger, the fog over Boston suddenly dissipated in front of Lorraine's eyes.

He seemed to have his finger on the pulse of opportunity.

For some reason, the Americans urgently needed to get large quantities of arms to Boston, and they could not be pretended, but had to be delivered by the Continental Army or the spokesmen of the Continental Army.

Sadly, the Continental Army does not have the ability to span half of the United States, and at the same time, it does not have the freedom to choose its spokesperson.

Because all their arms are in Lorraine's hands, Lorraine has hope, and Lorraine does not allow it, but it is fruitless.

Lorraine was their only option.

For Lorraine, there are pros and cons to going to Boston, but most of the disadvantages are short-term, visible, and the pros are long-term and incalculable, and the only thing to be wary of is the current situation in Boston, in other words, the safety of the Jackdaw there.

The Americans inadvertently unraveled Lorraine's concerns.

Whatever happened there, or what was going to happen, at least it should be safe for the Jackdaw.

Because Thomas. Jefferson went there as a representative of the Continental Army.

Although this person's reputation is great, he has no representative achievements in the military. If Boston were in the midst of a fierce war, the Continental Army would have to choose someone who had a better say in the military to take charge of military inspections, rather than a top bureaucrat with political excellence.

What's more, Jefferson was also the governor of Virginia......

This personnel arrangement revealed a huge amount of information, and combined with the large demand for arms there, Lorraine had vaguely guessed the answer.

Boston, or some people in Boston, have probably wavered in their political positions.

The political vacillation in the process of independence is actually an interesting thing, although it has little to do with Lorraine.

He just needs to know that Boston is important to the United States, and it is the right time to sell favors at this time.

The second question is, what is the reason to go to Boston?

There is a principle in the marketing philosophy of later generations that you need to always be superior to me to you.

The same is true of this favor.

Suddenly changing course and taking on this special contract is not the best idea to maximize profits.

Because the pioneers of the United States were very shrewd, their overall quality was not weaker than that of any political force in the world.

They have the ability to accurately discern the value that a trip to Boston brings to Lorraine.

How much you lose, how much you make, and who casts how many favors, to ensure that Lorraine has a profit, and it will not be a million profits.

In terms of rational calculations, Lorraine is confident that she is no match for the elites and capable people who have left a name in history.

But the United States also has its unavoidable flaws.

They are too young, and their backgrounds are too clean, both as countries and as individuals, to judge some of the problems of the dark side of the world with insufficient references.

However, this time they planted themselves beyond their means.

In order to increase the stakes and tempt Lorraine to take the Boston contract, they are trying to reconcile the two pirates with the usual political means.

This matter is a big joke in the world.

Admittedly, Lorraine does not deny Adams' analysis of Cottonjack.

The pirate king, who delivered arms to the Virginia militia at any cost, must have had the good intentions to go ashore.

But!

Pirates are thugs.

Lorraine, including Lorraine, are not political creatures based on reason at all. In that world of the jungle, dignity and prestige are far more valuable than money. come

Cottonjack would never buy peace from Lorraine, even if Lorraine's offer was only one penny, as long as he paid the money, it meant that his prestige that he had worked so hard for many years would completely collapse.

Is it possible for the Pirate King, who has lost his prestige, to hold out until the United States wins?

If he can't live to the victory of the United States, what is the point of everything he does, pays the price, and suffers humiliation?

If he had lost even the meaning, why should he bring shame on himself?

Fundamentally, no, any, necessary!

The true powers of the world know how to think like a pirate.

In fact, there has never been real fornication in the world of pirates, and the so-called redemption of peace, from the very beginning, has only been a cover for the sincerity of those who are willing to live under the people and those who are superior.

It's just that the United States doesn't understand.

This cognitive deficit has nothing to do with intelligence, but is purely a blind spot in vision due to differences in experience and thinking patterns.

They are unable to comprehend this brutal and irrational principle of doing things, and can only willingly follow the ecological environment of the political realm, believing that under sufficient pressure and interests, nothing can really be abandoned.

Thinking of this, Lorraine turned her head slightly and looked at Kiadams's passionate and sincere face with the most sincere attitude.

"Kenway, you need to make a condition! As the victim of this conflict, your terms will be the first cornerstone of this reconciliation! ”

"Conditions?" Lorraine looked embarrassed, "Although I know a lot about negotiations, but His Highness has a good reputation in the seas of the New World, and I am just a fledgling smuggler......"

"There's America behind you, Kenway. Compared with the asymmetry in strength, you should know the great significance of this reconciliation to human civilization and democracy and freedom! ”

"Peace Talks ...... Pirates and Smugglers"

"Why bother with it, Kenway? Your reconciliation will bring victory to America, and when America wins, will you still be pirates and smugglers? ”

Lorraine suddenly realized.

"I am amazed by your wisdom, and I am grateful for the friendship of America, sir. Believe in my sincerity, I don't want to let personal grievances take precedence over business if I don't have to. ”

It's an apt expression, and it's in line with human nature.

Taken by Edward. Kenway's strength, and the war with Cotton Jack is more auspicious, and on the premise that the interests of his life are damaged, reasonable people will grasp the straw that saves his life.

Adams smiled knowingly: "But from the perspective of a person who has come over, Kenway, there is a saying among diplomats, everything that cannot be grabbed on the battlefield, do not expect to get it at the negotiating table." ”

Lorraine's face suddenly darkened, as Adams had expected...... It's all like no other.

At Adams's behest, Lorraine quickly drafted his own settlement, including a public apology at the Brotherhood at Sea, a compensation of £240 for the repair of the Jackdaw and a compensation of £62 for casualties, and a truce between the two sides until the American victory.

Adams had hoped that Lorraine would have taken a step back and forgo a public apology in favor of apologizing in person, but Lorraine insisted, and was even willing to forgo reparations and a truce for it.

Adams had no choice but to give up.

After some deliberation, Adams happily poured two cups.

"Your conditions give me hope for reconciliation, Kenway. I'll get them to Cotton Jack in advance through the Continental Congress, and I'll have Mr. Jackson put pressure on you to do everything in your power to protect what you deserve. ”

"It doesn't matter, sir." Lorraine took a tired sip of wine, "The key is that peace can come and the American people can continue to be supported." ”

"That's our hope, too."

"Mr. Congressman, are the peace talks in Boston?"

"Of course." Adams replied as a matter of course, "Although it is a little farther away, please understand that Mr. Jefferson will not be able to finish his business there for a short time." ”

"You're mistaken, I mean...... Contract. ”

Adams was surprised: "Kenway, have you changed your mind?" ”

"In business, sir. The negotiations must have dragged on for a long time, and I need to give an account, if only partially, to the Count. Lorraine carefully pondered the words, "Besides, the United States has taken a lot of trouble for me this time, and a slight loss may make up for the apologies in my heart." ”

"It's not your fault...... Kenway, it's not your fault. ”