The lunch was very hearty, thanks to the abundant produce of the Americas.

A delicious and sweet soup of wild mushrooms, which were harvested by the black slaves in the mornings in the forests, and can be found everywhere in the forests of the American continent.

This wild mushroom is used to make soups, and the taste is so delicious that you can't help yourself.

In later generations, there were wild mushrooms, but the taste was not as delicious.

Especially in China, wild mushrooms are even more scarce.

Even if there were, it would be incredibly expensive.

White plates are served, steamed potatoes are pressed into mashed potatoes, and beef simmered over a thirteen-spice wood fire is added, and beef gravy is topped with crunchy lettuce.

The smell of that smell makes people salivate and swallow their saliva.

There are many fertile fields on Manhattan Island, and there are many vegetables with short growth cycles to improve everyone's diet.

Therefore, now Zhao Hongyu and the others can also eat some green vegetables.

In front of everyone, there is a plate of potato and beef, accompanied by a bowl of wild mushroom soup.

Speaking of which, I don't know if it's Western food or Chinese food.

Anyway, today's Europeans call this a Song meal.

Many of the dishes that originated in Manhattan began to spread to Europe through merchants and sailors.

It also set off a food storm that made Europeans flock to it.

This is something that no one expected.

After a lunch, the family was happy.

After the meal, the servants served tea and let everyone enjoy a pleasant afternoon.

Zhao Hongyu and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, as well as Emma and Sara, talked and laughed, and the family seemed so harmonious and perfect.

Zhao Hongyu told a few classic erotic jokes, and the black bear almost didn't laugh, and even the black butler standing behind him couldn't help laughing.

Afterwards, mother-in-law, Emma, and Sara were the three of them. He began to whisper in a low voice again.

And Zhao Hongyu also asked about the pirates on Manhattan Island.

"The pirates in the east are honest, aren't they? Did they embarrass you? The gangs under the control of the intelligence department cooperated very smoothly with the pirates, and many pirates made several big deals with the gangs.

At the same time, Manhattan also bought quite a few boats.

Those pirates must have suffered casualties when they did this kind of business.

Those who died were well handled, but those who were injured were all sent to the sanatorium on the east side of Manhattan.

From the very beginning, this sanatorium was intended for those pirates.

"They're honest. After all, they all have injuries on their bodies. So they couldn't figure it out, and by the time they were healed, their captains had all returned from Europe. So that's when I'm going to have people take them to the port of Manhattan and not have to stay in a nursing home. ”

"And these guys have money on hand, and if they need anything to tell me, I'll send someone from Manhattan to get it back for them. There are eating, drinking, and playing in the two yuan, so why should they make trouble, right? ”

Seeing Zhao Hongyu's question, the black bear talked about the situation of the pirates in the sanatorium.

Of course, it's good that those guys don't cause trouble, so Zhao Hongyu smiled and said, "Those guys are all pirates." I'm used to licking blood with knives, so I'm a little worried about it. ”

The black bear patted Zhao Hongyu on the shoulder and said, "It's inaccessible and very remote over there. And it's still a long way from our side of the Mohicans. So even if they want to cause trouble, who can they provoke? Besides, they are all injured people, do they have to think about their own situation? ”

Zhao Hongyu nodded, and he also knew that his worries might be a little redundant.

The black bear continued: "Since you are here this time, then I will take you over in the afternoon to have a look." You haven't seen the sanatorium yet, have you? This time, go and take a look, and then you'll be relieved. ”

Regarding the invitation of the black bear, Zhao Hongyu did not want to refuse.

He himself wanted to see where to go, to learn about the sanatorium and the pirates who lived there. What the hell is going on.

Now that the remnants of the Iroquois around Quebec have not been cleared, and he can't leave for Quebec, it would be good for him to simply find something to do to pass the time.

When the matter on the Quebec side is settled, he can take Sara and Emma to Quebec to claim sovereignty and stabilize the French.

After doing all this, he can start his journey to Europe, right?

"Come, tea father-in-law." , Zhao Hongyu smiled and raised his teacup and gestured.

The black bear also raised the teacup in his hand with a smile and responded-

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"His Majesty William, the French are in the Quebec region of the Americas, and according to intelligence, it is likely to be incorporated into the territory of the Song Empire. At this point, the French had no place in the Americas. ”

London

At this time, King William of England was listening to a briefing from the Americas.

"The Spaniards were defeated by the Dutch a month ago. The tactics used by the Dutch were the kind of five-stage shooting tactics that had been passed back from the Americas, and it seems that after this battle, this tactic will be used by all countries. ”

After the defeat of the Spaniards, Frederick V led a coalition of Bohemian and Prussian Protestants to make peace with the Dutch, and fought a fierce battle with the army of Count Dilis, the commander of the Catholic coalition, in the area of the White Mountains. We have not yet received a report from the recent battle, so we cannot give an evaluation. ”

At this time, wars between Protestants and Catholics broke out on the European continent.

Some time ago, the Spaniards had just been defeated, and the Dutch had not yet breathed a sigh of relief, when their enemies attacked again.

The House of Habsburg was in Europe at this time, with numerous alliances and political and military power.

And the influence of the Habsburgs, some people panicked.

So they joined the rivalry against the Habsburgs.

As a result, Europe is now in a mess.

Britain, which hangs alone outside the European continent, is now very quiet.

This may be a little bit of an advantage away from the European continent.

And it is precisely because of this that Britain has been sitting back and watching the European countries fight, and reaping huge benefits in it.

I have to say, the terrain of the UK is too good.

This is also one of its natural advantages.

"The new tactics of the Americas are learning, and we can't afford to be left behind. The French lost the region of Quebec. The Song Empire will become more powerful, which is a good thing for us in Britain. Emperor William's face looked very solemn.

"In Virginia and Pennsylvania, we have to accelerate immigration. Otherwise, we will not be able to resist the Song Empire. William reminded the ministers beside him.

How could the ministers not see this.

After the French lost Quebec, they had a premonition that the Song Empire was eyeing Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Because if it were them British, it would be the same.

Think of yourself like a person. It's no wonder that William is so worried.

"Your Majesty, many people are reluctant to leave their homes, so we can't find enough people in a short period of time. Besides, even if you gather people to go to the Americas, it will take time. Some ministers complained about the problems and difficulties that existed in this.

William's somewhat orange-red eyebrows twitched, and then he raised his hand and touched his orange-red beard.

"Take those criminals out of prison and send them to America. I think these people can alleviate this problem for a while. ”

In the end, it is a country's past, and a good way came to mind as soon as my mind turned.

The ministers listened to William's approach. immediately began to flatter, and the sycophancy was one sentence after another.

"We need to be on guard against the Song Empire, but we can't annoy them, you must know that the most profitable goods in the Song Empire are all produced by the Song Empire. If we offend them, then we will not be able to buy their goods. ”

William reminded the ministers who were patting themselves on the back with a serious face.

To say that His Majesty William's feelings about the Song Empire are really complicated.

First of all, the Song Empire appeared very suddenly, as if it appeared from the sky. This caught all the European countries off guard, and once again they didn't know anything about it.

In one. After the appearance of the Song Empire, it was very strong.

With the development of maritime trade, news from the Americas all showed the strength of the Song Empire. and the Song Empire was constantly developing and changing.

All of this made His Majesty William feel very uncomfortable.

Such a powerful empire, although it is still far from Europe, is not necessarily a good thing for Virginia and the British territories in the Americas.

William knew very well that as the Song Empire continued to grow stronger, it was bound to expand its ambitions and take actions that were unfavorable to the British region.

If it was he, William, who ruled the Song Empire, then he would definitely do it.

Fortunately, the Song Empire's maritime power was not very strong, so it was impossible to affect Europe and the sea, otherwise William would be even more uncomfortable.

But, who knows what will happen in the future.

In a country with a population of 30 million, anything can happen.

However, William did not have a good solution to this, because now Europe was not at peace, and their center of gravity was all in Europe and at sea.

As for the affairs on the American continent, now they can only wait and see, and let the Song Empire develop.

"Your Majesty, you're right. Now we can't make enemies with the Song Empire, although their strength is a threat to the British region of the Americas, but we still have to maintain good relations with the Song Empire. After all, a lot of our current trade is related to the Song Empire, and if we offend them, it will be more than worth the loss. ”

Some ministers were very much in favor of William's reminder.

"Today, the war between Protestantism and Catholicism has led to a war on the European continent, and we are beyond the reach of the American continent. For the time being, we can't take care of the Americas, so let's settle the matter on the European continent first. ”

Quite a few ministers have suggested it.

"The Spaniards are still indulging in the glory of the past and are not at all enterprising. The new tactics developed by the Song Empire have already illustrated this point, and as long as we learn and improve this tactic, we will not be able to replace the Spaniards as the new overlord on the sea and land. ”

William also put away his thoughts, and was very serious about the return of his ministers to Europe.

I have to say that the distance between the American continent and Europe saved Zhao Hongyu a lot of trouble.

Europeans did not see the threat posed to them by the Song Empire, but the distance between the Atlantic Ocean made European countries have to be much more cautious when considering problems.

A secluded estate on the outskirts of Port Marseille at the southern tip of France.

Dozens of horse-drawn carriages drove into the manor.

Knights wearing the coat of arms of the French royal family, black top hats with wide brimming, followed by proud horses.

This is the most elite army in France, which is subordinate only to the royal family.

musketeer

On either side of their waists and behind their waists, six short handcuffs hung from each of them, and at the back of their horses there was a long-poleed arquebus and a rapier.

This is the standard equipment of the musketeers.

The number of musketeers was not very large, and it was far from the extent that it had been enlarged under Louis XIII.

However, it is precisely because of this that it shows that not everyone can join the musketeers, and it also proves the importance of the people carried in these carriages they follow.

If it weren't for some important person, it would not have been possible for the royal family to send musketeers to protect them.

The carriage procession stopped at the gate of the manor, and the coachmen quickly disembarked and opened the door.

In each car, women of all ages stepped down.

The clothes on their bodies are not very new, and they even look a little shabby.

And on their faces, in addition to confusion, there is fear and doubt.

"What the hell is going to happen to Queen Mary? Is she going to put us to death here? ”

Among the women who stepped out of the carriage, a woman of about sixty years of age, dressed in a tutu but not a breast-revealing costume, asked aloud to the captain of the musketeers who had come over on horseback.

As the old woman asked, the young girls in the group of women gathered around her with pale faces, tugging at her skirt like frightened deer.

"Madame, this manor will henceforth belong to Countess Sarah. Queen Mary has asked me to convey her apologies to you and to Countess Sarah, for there have been many misunderstandings lately. ”

Hearing the words of the captain of the musketeers, the old woman's eyes flashed.

"Oh, it was a misunderstanding, so I know. The kindness of Her Majesty the Queen, I will convey it to Sara Zhidao, but I don't know where Sara is now. ”

The old woman was keen to draw a conclusion from the Musketeer captain's words that they were able to be released by Queen Mary, and it was clear that Sarah had nothing to do with it.

And how did Sara get Queen Mary to release these incapable women, and apologize?

The old woman was well aware of the calculations of the royal family and the nobles.

Originally, she was prepared for the worst.

But now it seems that this thing is not as bad as she thought.

It's a pity that Sara had gone to the Americas before, otherwise she really wanted to ask for herself.

In fact, Sara went to the Americas, and these women all knew about it, because they asked Sara to go to the Americas to fight for the rights and interests of these widows.

But now, before the old woman figured out the situation, she could only pretend to be stupid. (To be continued.) )