There is a saying that wine is less than a thousand cups of a confidant, and there are more than half a sentence of speculation, and there is also a saying that good birds choose trees to perch on, so similar questions and answers are always staged again and again in history.

"Your Excellency, what is the ultimate goal and goal of your voyage?" Adicon asked, smiling at me.

The first question is so difficult? I hate this kind of directionless essay question the most. After thinking about it for a while, I replied frankly: "Originally, I just wanted to establish my own maritime power in the Far East, and it would be nice to spread trade to the South Sea, radiate the Indian Ocean, and occasionally come to the West to do business. ”

Adicon smiled and said nothing.

After a pause, I continued to say in a deep voice: "But all kinds of encounters convinced me that on this vast sea, there is no right to speak without strength!" If you want to be free, you must have enough strength to support it! Therefore, the purpose of sailing now and in the future is to become stronger! I'm going to be the one who has the final say on this sea! ”

As I spoke, I used my hand to slash the void diagonally from bottom to top on the entire Mauro chart, fully enhancing my momentum. I don't want to make any big senses, because I can't please anyone. Although it is said that good birds choose trees to perch, is there only a good bird in the world? I don't want the good birds that are deceived and coaxed, I want to consciously do it voluntarily!

Adicon's eyes flickered a few times, he smiled and continued, "Good! So let me continue to ask the second question - how do you think that the current Seven Seas are rising together, with the reality that Your Excellency is floating overseas, how can you have the final say on the sea? ”

I laughed, glanced at Adicon, and said with a dumb smile: "My grandson has been in the business since five years ago, and today it can be regarded as a long-standing beacon. Whether it is in Daming, in Dongying, or sailing here, it depends on nothing more than the combination of 'wisdom' and 'strength'! ”

As I spoke, I used my right index finger to draw a circle around Northwest Europe, and then said: "In today's pattern, the sharpest contradiction is in the West, and the sharpest development is also in the West. Whoever seizes the hegemony of the West will be able to cross the four seas! ”

Adicon's eyes wandered, and he motioned for me to continue. I smiled faintly, pointed to the map and continued: "Spain, who claims to be Godless, forced France, annexed Portugal, suppressed the rise of Britain and the Netherlands, and also dictated and exploited the Germans—sorry, I am telling the truth. ”

Adicon nodded, "It's a fact!" I'm listening! ”

I continued: "Now, the Netherlands has raised the flag of rebellion, and Spain is gone! Since Catherine of France came to power, the national strength has been improved, the political situation has been stabilized, and the contradictions between religion and religion have been eased, and it has faintly fought against Spain! Britain has been recuperating for a long time, and I am afraid that it is not a person who has lived under the people for a long time! And all these factors are destined for Spain to decline, and Germania will also take advantage of this to usher in the opportunity of its rise! ”

Adicon's face flashed with a hint of excitement, but then he disappeared and asked, "Your Excellency the Viscount means to unite Britain, France, and the Netherlands against the mighty Spain?" ”

I said, "Exactly!" This is a God-given opportunity, so why should it be missed? ”

Adicon nodded silently and asked, "Your Excellency the Viscount just said about easing religious contradictions, so I don't know what Your Excellency the Viscount thinks of the current sect?" What kind of attitude? ”

I smiled and said, "I think that the reason why the Protestant Church and the Old Church are so antagonistic in the Western region is entirely due to the unclear relationship between theocracy and imperial power, and the unclear master and subordination. ”

At the beginning, Adicon's eyes lit up. I continued: "Under the whole world, it is not the land of the king, and the shore of the land is not the king's minister, and the world is the world of the Son of Heaven, not the world of a certain sect. The reason why they are entangled in Protestant Christianity and Old Christianity is entirely because the people in power in the sect hope that the country will be taught by religion and the whole country will be taught by religion, and they have other thoughts and hopes for power! As for me! ”

I said lightly: "I have an attitude of not encouraging, not opposing, not guiding, and not resisting faith. Freedom of belief, that's my point! ”

Adicon laughed and said: "Your Excellency the Viscount is quick to speak, and his views are novel, I admire him!" Just for this point, if His Excellency the Viscount is sincere and not fake, it can be concluded that it is worth following others! Just one last question to ask below. ”

I made a gesture of please, motioning for him to ask. Wayne Nash next to him secretly sighed, he knew that Reinhardt Adicon was notoriously stubborn, and he was afraid that my answer would not be satisfactory, and he would be embarrassed at any time to talk about it. But judging from the current situation, the development is good, and he is also a lot more relieved.

I only heard Reinhardt Adikin ask the last question: "Your Excellency, one day when the West is over, where do you think the future of the sea is?" Where are you going from here? ”

A man who has the world in mind! I commented on him secretly. But he quietly turned to look at the map.

After a long time, facing the map with open arms, his left hand slapped heavily on the American continent, and his right hand slapped heavily on the Asian continent, before Huo Ran turned around and said: "After the overall situation of the West has been decided, forgive the African barbarian land, the Indian Ocean, and the natives of the South Sea, needless to say, in my humble opinion, the future of the ocean is naturally at the east and west ends - the New World and the Far East!" ”

Reinhardt Adikin listened to my answer, stared me in the eyes and remained silent for a long time. A room full of people silently waited for his answer, but unexpectedly, Adicon suddenly smiled.

He laughed a few times, and did not reveal the answer, but said to me, "I know the answer of Your Excellency the Viscount. Then please come back! Tomorrow at this time, I will naturally inform Your Excellency the Viscount of my answer! After saying that, he made a gesture of please.

That's pretty simple. How do I feel like the interview is over, and the examiner tells you – go home and wait! I'm admitted to call you!

It is said that I have been talking at length for so long, putting facts, reasoning, hanging schoolbags, and dragging literature and art, and the other party should have something to say. But it's actually like this? Tsk, sure enough, cows have strange tempers.

But I didn't think it was at all, and I smiled faintly and arched my hand: "I will wait on the ship at Pier 3 for three days!" Hopefully, the final answer will be revealed at this stage! Leave! ”

After speaking, I didn't look back to the leader, Hua Mei and the Nine Ghosts Zhengxiao naturally followed me and left without hesitation. Wayne Nash gave Reinhardt Adicon a complicated look, sighed, and then shook his head and walked away with me.

Adicon watched my steadfast and steady stride into the distance, and a smile appeared on his lips.

Walking out of the two miles, Hua Mei suddenly asked suspiciously, "Qilan, what does he mean?" Yes or no, why isn't there an answer? ”

I said lightly: "He needs to think about it!" This is not surprising. ”

Nine Ghost Zhengxiao glanced at Wayne Nash, who looked embarrassed, and said with some displeasure: "This person is too big, even if he is recruited, he may not be able to command effectively!" ”

Wayne Nash's face was even more embarrassed, but what the Nine Ghosts said made sense, and he couldn't refute it, so he had to say stupidly: "What Mr. Nine Ghosts said also makes sense." Although Adicon has the ability, he also left without saying a word, but it is not easy to control. As...... Why don't I think about it again and see if there is a more suitable person to recommend to the captain! ”

The Nine Ghosts immediately agreed, and it seemed that he was very unimpressed with Reinhardt Adicon.

I smiled and didn't answer, but turned my head to look at Hua Mei and asked, "Hua Mei, what do you think?" ”

Hua Mei glanced at me, showed a smile, and then replied thoughtfully: "In the early Tang Dynasty, there was a direct minister Wei Zheng who was quoted as a subordinate of the Eastern Palace because of his ability and courage. Wei Zheng saw that the conflict between the crown prince and the Qin king Li Shimin was deepening, and repeatedly persuaded Jiancheng to strike first, but unfortunately the ability to build it was not good, and it was unsuccessful. ”

I smiled and said nothing, and Hua Mei continued: "After the Xuanwumen Incident, Li Shimin killed his brothers and imprisoned his father, but because he had long valued Wei Zheng's courage and talent, he not only did not blame him, but also appointed him as an official, and often introduced him into the inner court to inquire about the gains and losses of political affairs. Wei Zheng is happy to meet the master of his confidant, wholeheartedly assists, knows everything, and says everything. In addition, he has an upright personality, often fights based on reason, and never compromises. ”

He continued to sigh: "After Wei Zheng died of illness, Taizong came to mourn in person, wept bitterly, and said, 'The husband uses copper as a mirror, and he can be dressed properly; With the ancient as a mirror, we can know the rise and fall; With people as a mirror, you can know the gains and losses. I always keep these three mirrors in case I make mistakes. Now Wei Zheng died, and he died in one shot. ’”

After speaking, Hua Mei turned her eyes to me and said with some compassion: "Wei Zheng is like this, my father is like this, Qilan you are like this, and I think Reinhardt is the same." People like you will become a country, and if you decline, you will abandon your family. I don't like it, but it's reasonable...... Such people should not be missed! ”

I knew that she was thinking of her dead mother and lonely father, and her heart was very unhappy, and I felt a pang of distress in my heart. Am I being too her? Am I really right to hang her like this?

But what if I accept her again, what will happen to the kite? Can I bear this truth to me and to the people who are willing to sacrifice themselves for me?

All of a sudden, Reinhardt Adicon's affairs seemed to be less important, and my mind returned to the kite who was still being treated in London - this silly girl, I don't know what happened!

The Alster was blown by the west wind, and the slight ripple was faint, and I remembered the night when the kite was wounded to save me. I raised my hand and slightly picked up the only remaining corrosive hellfire energy, but where was there still a trace of the original Cold Crystal Recipe and Yuanyang Technique?

Time is like a shuttle, life is really like a white horse, and suddenly things are wrong. I'm afraid that if you're not careful, you won't be able to come back!

My heart fell into confusion again, and I shook my head, but without answering, I took the lead in the direction of the carriage. Hua Mei didn't know what I was thinking, but she knew that I was in a complicated mood, so she silently followed me away. Nine Ghost Masaki and Wayne Nash made a look of wonder to each other, and they also followed me side by side, looking for the direction of the carriage.

Needless to say, over the next two days, I visited the local trade association in Hamburg with the goods I had bought from a foreign land, and after examination, I was allowed to operate in Hamburg. It's just that the share is very small, there is no restriction on selling, and the quota that can be obtained by buying local goods is quite limited.

However, all walks of life have their own rules, and I can't break them rashly, so it's better to increase the share of trade step by step and take your time!

By the third day, the 10 barrels of castel had been brought to me by the "Block Mary" bar, and after the loading was complete, I sat quietly on the flagship deck and waited for Reinhardt Adicon's arrival.

Some say he's not coming back—many are dissipating Adicon, thinking that he may not have the confidence to go to sea again, and that he is just living on his former reputation.

But I sat firmly on the deck, from morning to noon, from noon to afternoon, from afternoon to dusk. Just as the afterglow of the setting sun was pulling the shadows again, I saw a small carriage parked on the dock.

It's Adicon! He looked up at me, smiled, and walked over to me with two servants pushing his luggage, and he smiled and held out his right hand to me, and I stood up, stretched out my right hand, and shook it together, with sparks in my eyes!

Adicon let go of his hand and said with a faint smile, "Mr. Captain, I hope I'm not too late—after all, it takes some time to deal with the family property and ancestral business. I've got all my belongings here now! So, where do I live? You're not going to let me live on deck, are you? ”

I whistled and said sarcastically, "Well, Adjutant Monsieur Adicon, your lodgings are next door to my captain's quarters, and are in the same configuration as I am—of course, the built-in ornaments must be placed by yourself according to your custom!" ”

Adicon smiled and nodded, he was very happy with the arrangement. I cleared my throat and said, "Then Mr. Adjutant, please pack your things in twenty minutes." Twenty minutes later, we will leave the port of Hamburg and return to London. In the meantime, the welcome dinner will be held in the restaurant on the deck level, and we hope you arrive on time! ”

After saying that, Adicon and I smiled again and shook hands, and whispered, "Don't come so late this time!" ”

Adicon let go of his hand and saluted, "Be sure to arrive on time!" Mr. Captain! ”