Chapter 282: The Topic of Slaves
The setting sun casts an orange-red afterglow on the sea, and the sea breeze and blue water and the swirling seagulls make this world so peaceful.
The turmoil that had been louded earlier didn't leave a single afterglow, and no one cared about those guys.
It's as if they didn't exist at all.
In the hearts of the upper classes, they didn't care about those guys who were like mud at all.
Megan is alone, and the same is true for Zhao Hongyu.
On the battleship, the sailors all went into the cabin to rest, and only a small number of genetic soldiers were left behind as attendants.
The melodious music of the violin echoes in the twilight, adding a bit of romance and dreaminess.
The tune of American country music, which is what the genes people are good at.
The brisk and playful tone immediately attracted the attention of those nobles, and everyone gathered around.
Well, Zhao Hongyu and the others are pirating, and they shamelessly claim that this is their 'hometown' music.
Fortunately, this is 1621, and the people of the United States will not pursue them or anything.
Therefore, even if Zhao Hongyu and they claim like this, there will be no problem.
This style of music is completely different from the mainstream European music of this era.
At this time, the mainstream music in Europe was still that dull and routine tone, which sounded very depressing.
And Zhao Hongyu's violin performance is not like this.
And it is also accompanied by guitars and other simple musical instruments, which completely brings different enjoyment to the aristocracy.
Wang Shan: They pulled out a circle of sofas on the top of the attic, and placed a long table in the center. On the table are a lot of fine pastries and bacon and other snacks, as well as red wine.
Completely 'American' in its way, the smell of thirteen spices fills the air and whets the appetite.
Among the families brought by the nobles were some small children. Although they had been taught harshly before they came, they were instructed by Zhao Hongyu. The little ones were treated with special treatment.
Hmm, it's delicious.
After tasting these delicious foods, that's all the little ones can say.
It's delicious, it's enough to have such an evaluation.
"Your Highness, thank you for your sumptuous hospitality today, allowing us to enjoy a banquet in style."
After everyone got in touch for a while, everyone slowly got acquainted.
Several nobles surrounded Zhao Hongyu and began to talk to him.
In general, the ship was divided into several small groups.
The male aristocrats gathered around Zhao Hongyu to chat with him, while the ladies gathered around Sara and Emma to talk. The rest of the children were a group of boys, and then a group of girls.
Of course, there are a few children who are not very social, sitting alone on the sofa at the guardrail next to them, watching everyone.
Fortunately, there is delicious food and good music, but it will not make those misfit children feel lonely.
"I'm also very happy to meet you guys, and I'm really happy to be able to meet some friends in Europe."
Zhao Hongyu raised the red wine glass in his hand and gestured to the old man who spoke.
"Your Highness, you have traveled to Europe this time. Is there anything in particular you'd like to visit? ”
Someone asked again.
"Aha, there's no fixed place I want to go, but I'll keep sailing east. According to my wife, the customs of Beirut and Alexandria are completely different from those of the Americas. I want to check it out. Zhao Hongyu replied. I like to see different things, maybe it has something to do with my youth. ”
Everyone is cautiously contacting, and through conversation, they understand each other's personalities and other things.
Even if someone has a different idea now. But it will not be brought up at the beginning of contact, these nobles know it well.
The same is true of the women, who are more hypocritical than the men.
Because I know Zhao Hongyu's identity. and the status of Zhao Hongyu. And how important the wealth and goods in the Americas were, so these noble ladies flattered Sara and Emma very much when they chatted with them.
Not for anything else, just to make a good impression and create an opportunity for your own men.
Yes, if you can have a good relationship with this highness of the Americas, then it will be very beneficial for commercial trade, isn't it?
"His Highness is so young, much younger than my brother. But his deep dark eyes were so beautiful that I felt like my heart was being sucked into them. ”
In the girls' circle, the topics of these ladies of aristocratic families also revolve around Zhao Hongyu.
Before coming, their parents had solemnly reminded them and told them everything about Zhao Hongyu.
For these girls, Zhao Hongyu is young and golden, and he is completely a suitable husband candidate. Although he now has two wives, it is not an obstacle for them.
If Zhao Hongyu needs to, they can even be mistresses.
The most important thing is that Zhao Hongyu has a lot of money, and being with her can completely change the state of the family.
Don't look at the families who have joined forces to do maritime trade, but the money they make can't keep up with the speed that their father and mother squandered.
Therefore, these aristocrats are actually the kind of superficial scenery, but secretly they are already hollow bosses who are in debt.
As a child of an aristocratic family, he has long had such an awareness.
Rather than marry a bad old man in the last place, it is better to choose this highness from the Americas.
Besides, this majesty is not ugly, handsome and straight, and has a manly taste. Although there was an extra scar on his handsome face, this scar not only did not destroy his handsomeness, but made him more manly.
Therefore, many girls fell in love with Zhao Hongyu.
It's a pity that Zhao Hongyu has no interest in them.
The boys' topics are varied, from good food, music that is different from the mainstream, news and stories from the Americas, and reviews of Sara and Emma's appearances.
Maybe the boys are more active, so they talk a lot more.
"The daughter of the Duke of Normandy was married to the Archduke Wilson of Poland a few days ago, so it is difficult for us to judge whether the Archduke Wilson supported the Habsburg side in the end."
"Oh. Is it. Nesley, a child I've seen, speaks six Chinese and is as beautiful as her mother. Although he is only ten years old now, he can see that he will definitely be a beauty billet in the future. But I think it's a shame to marry the bear of Archduke Wilson. And he's sixty-three, so I'm wondering if he's okay? ”
Everyone laughed.
Zhao Hongyu's topic on their side has begun to talk about all kinds of gossip.
And Zhao Hongyu is also the first time to hear European nobles, talking about these gossips that happened between the nobles of European countries.
So, he's excited right now.
In particular, the protagonists of this gossip are a ten-year-old little Lori and a sixty-three-year-old old aristocrat.
Oh my God, it's illegal to be ten years old.
Put it in the Hereafter. This old man named Wilson will definitely be shot and spurned by the world.
But in 1621...... This is a very common and common thing, especially among the aristocracy.
Come to think of it, this little girl named Nessley is a victim of the exchange of interests between the families.
Zhao Hongyu thought to himself.
"No, it's a bit unlikely that you will marry a sixty-three-year-old man at the age of ten." , Zhao Hongyu deliberately pretended to be a little surprised, and looked at the surrounding nobles in disbelief.
Megan smiled and said to Zhao Hongyu: "Nothing is impossible. It's all about a piece of land somewhere in Austria. The exchange of interests between the nobles, Nesley already owns the land, and has become Archduke Wilson as a dowry, and the situation on the Dutch side is not good now. Gusteman is also ready to move, and perhaps Archduke Wilson can contain him for a while. ”
From Meghan's words, it can be heard that there are some political deals involved.
As for that little girl from Neslie, she was a victim of the disease.
I'm only 10 years old. In the next life, it is the time to enjoy a good childhood, but in this era, she has to carry a heavy burden and sacrifice for her family.
What a poor little girl.
Zhao Hongyu sighed in his heart.
"Will Wilson sleep with her, I'd have a hard time imagining such a scenario.". Zhao Hongyu pretended to be very gossip and said to everyone.
Ha Lu Ha
Zhao Hongyu's words caused everyone's laughter.
"We, too, Archduke Wilson are as strong as a bear, and drunk and hot. Poor little Neslie wondered if she could bear it, but what could she do, she was now Wilson's lawful wife, so she had the duty and responsibility to serve her husband as a wife. ”
A nobleman said to Zhao Hongyu very disappreciatively.
From their eyes, Zhao Hongyu could see that none of these guys cared about the life of the little girl named Nessley, and in their eyes, Nessley's matter was just a conversation after dinner or a drinking party.
However, Zhao Hongyu also knew that he had no right to pay attention to this matter, and he could not change these things.
This kind of thing happened very often among the aristocracy of Europe.
How can he, Zhao Hongyu, change?
He can't change it.
Besides, why should he care?
It's just salty and don't worry about eating radish.
"Ladies and gentlemen, there is a shortage of slaves in the Americas, if you are interested, you can talk to me, I am willing to give a reasonable price."
Zhao Hongyu was in no mood to continue talking about gossip, after all, what was there to talk about a poor little girl's gossip.
So, he changed the subject.
Hearing about the topic of doing business, these nobles also came to the spirit at once.
"Your Highness, as far as I know, many European merchant ships would capture black slaves from Africa when they went to the Americas, and then sell them to the Song Empire."
A nobleman spoke at this time. (To be continued.) )