Smith killed Pisan, but he didn't think it was a big deal at all.

In his opinion, Pi San is just a leader under Zheng Zhilong, and it is Zheng Zhilong's letter to him, so obviously Zheng Zhilong also has the intention of killing Pi San.

Smith didn't mind if Zheng Zhilong had the intention of borrowing a knife to kill people, anyway, he was about to leave the Zhongzhou Continent, and he still had the benefit of 500,000 taels of silver, and took out a silver ticket of 50,000 taels of silver from Na Pisan.

His mind now is to prepare to leave, not only to arrange for all the materials to be packed into boxes, but also to exchange all the silver tickets in his hand for cash, otherwise he will not be able to use it if he leaves the Zhongzhou Continent.

In addition, there is another thought, that is, I want to wait another day or two to see if there is any news of David.

Although Zheng Sen said that David's army was annihilated, he already believed eighty percent, but after all, there was still some luck. This time there was such a big defeat in Zhongzhou, and the king would definitely be held accountable and punished after he returned.

If David is still alive, then there is just one who has a thunderbolt. If David had died, he would have been punished by the king.

Although I don't think it will be punished heavily, it is still a troublesome thing after all.

Smith was thinking about all kinds of things on his mind, and his mind was in a mess. Thinking that the enemy was so powerful, that even David, the general of the empire, was defeated in their hands, his heart was even more flustered, and he thought that after he returned, he must report the matter here to His Majesty, so that those generals and nobles in the country should no longer be arrogant and think of themselves very highly.

At this time, the orderly Steven knocked on the door and came in, saying that Zheng Zhilong was waiting at the gate of the camp with many people carrying wine, meat and vegetables, saying that he had come to labor on purpose.

Smith did not doubt him, so he personally greeted him.

Zheng Zhilong took his son Zheng Sen, with hundreds of people behind him, carrying wine, meat, and various vegetables and fruits, looking very dazzling, and many British soldiers ran out to see the excitement.

Their life in the camp was very boring, and when they saw people coming to work in the army, they were all excited.

Smith personally welcomed Zheng Zhilong in, and his own subordinates took those wine, meat and vegetables.

Zheng Zhilong followed Smith to his room, and after the guests sat down, Zheng Zhilong said sincerely: "General Smith, my subordinate Pi San colluded with the officials and soldiers to plot against him, fortunately, General Smith took action for me to get rid of this person, Zheng is very grateful." ”

Zheng Sen translated these words, and Smith also pretended to be polite and waved his hand and said, "General Zheng, you don't have to be polite. We are allies, and that's what I'm supposed to do. But your men, you must also pay more attention in the future, lest you be betrayed again in the future. ”

After listening to his son's translation, Zheng Zhilong despised this Englishman's pretense in his heart, but he still showed a grateful look on his face, and said, "Thank you for the reminder, general." General David and the general crossed the ocean with an army of 40,000 and traveled thousands of miles to help someone Zheng, and our Zheng family was grateful. Now that General David is rash in the enemy, I am afraid that he has suffered an accident, Zheng is really sorry in his heart, and he also hopes that General David can be auspicious and return safely. ”

Smith shook his head and said, "David is a radical adventurist, and this time he is indeed underestimating. As his colleague, I also hope that he will come back safely, and that his wife and children are still in the UK waiting for him to return for Christmas. However, at present, this hope may be very slim. May God bless him! ”

After saying that, he pretended to draw a cross on his chest.

Zheng Zhilong also bowed his head to express his silence, although both of them said that they hoped that David would return safely, but they obviously thought that he would not be able to come back.

After finishing the greeting process, Zheng Zhilong said again: "The officials and troops of the imperial court are now powerful, and the firearms are very sophisticated. The city of Jianning has fallen into the hands of the official army, and my mother and third brother have also become prisoners of the official army. At this time, Zheng was under a lot of pressure, and he still hoped that General Smith could help me and help me repel the officers and troops. ”

Smith showed a very embarrassed expression, from a general logical point of view, Zheng Zhilong's words were of course fine. He is now isolated and helpless, and the only thing he can ask for help is naturally the 20,000 horses in his hands.

This is also Zheng Zhilong's deliberate so, in order to dispel Smith's vigilance.

He can't say that I was very glad to hear that you were leaving, and that I had come to give you a meal. That would be so obviously unconscionable that it was likely to arouse Smith's suspicions.

So he had to show his eagerness to try to grasp Smith's last straw.

"I'm sorry, General Zheng, I understand your feelings. But I can't really do anything more for you. These boys under my command have missed their hometown very much and want to go back to their families as soon as possible. The war here is not ours, and we have sacrificed enough, so, I'm sorry. ”

Smith looked apologetic.

"General Smith, please think again. I'm not going to let you help me for nothing. As long as I defeat the officers and soldiers this time, I will be rewarded heavily. I could even consider carving out a permanent garrison on my territory, I really need your help. As soon as Zheng Zhilong heard this, he immediately became anxious, took two steps forward and said loudly.

"I'm sorry, General Zheng, I think I've made it clear. I can't help you, it's your war, I have to be responsible for my king, I have to bring these lads of mine back alive. Smith was moved by Zheng Zhilong's words, especially Zheng Zhilong's heavy thanks.

Although he didn't have much contact with Zheng Zhilong, he also knew that Zheng Zhilong was not a stingy person.

But the heart was only for a moment, and when he thought of the fate of David and the 20,000 people, the temptation of money quickly faded, and he still shook his head firmly and refused.

Although it was acting, seeing that this Brit was so determined to escape, Zheng Zhilong still felt very unhappy in his heart, and scolded the British for being unreliable.

He sat back in his chair with a disappointed expression, silent, and the air fell silent for a moment.

Smith was also a little embarrassed, and opened his mouth not knowing what to say.

Indeed, his current behavior is that of a cowardly deserter. That's just the way it is.

After a long time, Zheng Zhilong finally regained his composure, nodded and said, "General Smith, it's okay." You're right, it's our war, not yours. But I'm still very grateful for the help of the British Empire. Today's drinks and food were originally for the Lao Army, so it should be used as my practice bar for you and all the British soldiers. ”

Smith breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, "Thank you for your understanding, General Zheng." We in the British Empire will remember your sincere friendship. ”

"Me too. Let's have a drink today. Zheng Zhilong said.

"I'd love to, in your Zhongzhou words, not getting drunk." Smith laughed.