The Chenghuang Temple in the county town is the largest free market in Nanyang, and it is dedicated to setting up stalls for small traders and vendors who cannot afford to open shops.

Fan Ning walked into the door, and was immediately startled, the square in front of him covers an area of at least more than ten acres, and there are crowds of people inside, there are at least hundreds of small vendors of all kinds, and there are many Nanyang natives, taking a piece of banana leaf and spreading it on the ground, selling all kinds of gadgets.

"Daddy, this is it!"

Fan Zhen'er took Fan Ning to a small stall, the stall owner was about 20 years old, short, but very strong, with dark skin, shirtless, and a dozen beaded chains hanging on his chest.

When he saw that the little girl who had just bought his own things had brought her family with her, his expression suddenly became nervous, and he gestured and said something loudly.

Fanning was a little embarrassed, the language was not clear, how to communicate.

At this time, a stall owner next to him said in proficient Chinese, "He said that the thing has been sold and cannot be returned!" ”

Fanning was overjoyed and said to the stall owner next to him, "Are you a local?" ”

"I'm a native of Boni, I used to work in the old port, and I can speak a lot of Chinese."

"Do you understand what he's saying?"

The stall owner nodded, "No problem!" ”

"Then please tell him, I'm not returning, I want to inquire about something."

The stall owner muttered a few words to the black native, and the black natives were obviously relieved, nodded and said a word.

"He asked what you wanted to inquire about?"

Fanning took out the cigarette roll and said, "Ask him, how did this thing come about?" ”

The stall owner asked a few words and said to Fanning, "He said that this is not actually his belonging, it is a relic left by an old friend of his father after his death, I heard that it was brought back from a very distant place, he doesn't know what it is, maybe his father knows." ”

Fanning thought for a moment and asked, "When did your father's friend go to a far away place?" ”

The stall owner asked, and then said to Fanning, "He said it was a long time ago, when he was a child. ”

That was at least a dozen years ago, and Fanning had hope in his heart again, the tobacco leaves were still relatively fresh, indicating that they were planted, and he asked the stall owner, "What is the most precious thing for these natives?" ”

The stall owner smiled and said, "I know this, for them, iron tools are the most precious, knives, hoes, shovels and the like, he came to Luzon this time to buy knives." ”

Fanning nodded, "You tell him that I want all of his friend's relics, which may have what I need, and in exchange I give him a hundred knives." ”

The stall owner translated, and the black native's eyes lit up, and he said something loudly and excitedly?

"This official, he said that he hoped that you would be honest and not lie to him."

"I promise I won't lie to him!"

Fanning turned around and ordered his entourage to say a few words, and a dozen of them immediately rushed out, and after a while, they brought a few boxes, opened the boxes, and inside were sharp knives.

The county magistrate of Luzon County and a group of officials also hurriedly followed, bowing to Fan Ning, "See Fan Xianggong!" ”

Fan Ning smiled faintly and said, "I'm on private vacation to Beidao and pass by here, and I'll leave early tomorrow morning, please feel free, don't be polite." ”

The county magistrate said excitedly: "Can you please Fan Xianggong to visit the changes in Luzon Mansion." ”

Fanning thought for a moment and smiled, "Wait until you come back!" I'll be back in two months, and I'll be sure to stay in Luzon for a few more days. ”

The crowd said a few more words before the officials took their leave.

Seeing that the black natives were obsessively stroking the war knife, Fanning smiled and said, "No problem!" ”

The black native's eyes were dazzled, he nodded again and again, no need to translate, Fanning also knew that he agreed.

Fanning said to the stall owner next to him, "Two hundred yuan a day, I will hire you for three months, how about it?" ”

The stall owner knelt down and said, "I don't want money, I just beg the big officials to let me and my children be naturalized in Luzon, and I will be satisfied." ”

The stall owner was very shrewd, and when he saw that the high-ranking county official was actually respectful to the official in front of him, he knew that this official was extraordinary, and this was his chance, and it was up to him to see if he could seize it.

Fanning was a little hesitant, naturalization of Luzon is naturalization of the Great Song Dynasty, and now the corresponding law has not yet come out.

Cao Tong next to him smiled and said, "This person's language is very useful, Ah Ning will promise him!" ”

Fanning nodded, "What's your name?" ”

"The villain's name is Adu."

"As long as you behave well, I can promise you."

The stall owner Adu was overjoyed and kowtowed again and again, "I will definitely serve the big officials!" ”

The people next to him were very envious, Adu was lucky enough to be naturalized in Luzon.

"Pack up your things and come with me!"

The attendants helped them pack their things, and everyone quickly left the temple.

In fact, Fanning still wants to take a good look here, but his identity has been revealed, and he doesn't want to stay any longer, so as not to cause trouble.

Fan Zhen'er took her father's hand and asked, "Daddy, is that roll of leaves a good thing?" ”

"It's called tobacco, it's a good thing that can make a lot of money, and Beidao will have a source of money in the future."

"Why isn't there here?"

"It's in a distant place, but if we get the seeds, we can grow them ourselves."

In fact, Fanning has already figured out that there is tobacco on Verne's "The Mysterious Island", which is an uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean, and it is very likely that birds brought tobacco seeds to the island from South America.

At dawn the next day, Fanning was awakened by a loud noise, his head ached, and he was so drunk that he was carried back to the ship by his entourage last night when a group of local officials including the prefect of Luzon took him to the ship.

Fanning put on a suit and walked out of the cabin, the noise was still there, he hurried to the staircase and asked, "What's the matter?" ”

The soldier standing guard downstairs said, "Qi Yu Xianggong, it's the native from yesterday, he is clamoring to get off the boat." ”

Fanning walked down the second floor, only to see two soldiers holding the native, and Adu persuaded him.

Fanning stepped forward and asked, "What's going on?" ”

When the black natives saw Fanning coming, they turned their heads and remained silent, and Adu stepped forward and explained, "Zue said that the fleet often passed near his house, and it was very loud and affected their lives, and he didn't like the fleet and wanted to row by himself. ”

Fanning smiled, "Invite him to sit down in the lobby and we'll talk!" ”

Adu spoke to the black native, and the black native reluctantly followed Fanning to the lobby.

Fanning sat down in the hall, took a sip of hot tea, and smiled slightly, "Your name is Zue?" ”

Adu translated, and Zoe nodded.

"And where is your hometown?"

"Nouame!" A word came out of the mouth of the black native.

Fanning was stunned, isn't Nouame the name of the capital of New Caledonia, is he the indigenous of New Caledonia?

Their fleet was indeed going to pass there, Fanning thought for a moment and asked Adu, "Where is their home, have you asked?" ”

Adu stayed in the same room with Zue last night, and the two talked all night.

Adu hurriedly said, "Their home is on a very narrow island, where the sun sets, there is a boundless continent, and there are many coral islands around. ”

It's kind of like that, but it could be another island.

Fanning asked again, "You ask him, how can the fleet quarrel with them?" ”

Adu asked a few words and said to Fanning, "He said that your fleet would make a loud noise when it passed by their island, and it frightened the children. ”

Fanning laughed, he was sure that it was New Caledonia, and every time their fleet passed there, they would sound their whistles, at first to tease the natives of the island, and then to get used to it.

Fanning smiled and explained, "That's a friendly greeting, nothing else!" ”

After listening to the explanation, the anger on the black native's face disappeared, and he scratched his head and said a few more words.

Adu smiled and translated, "He said that they had misunderstood, thinking it was a provocation by the fleet, but it turned out to be a friendly greeting, and he apologized." ”

Fanning laughed dryly, listening to Akihito, they sounded the whistle as if it was really provocative.

Adu said to Fanning again, "I heard from Zue last night that there is a war going on their island, and the three northern ethnic groups have joined forces to annex them, so he wants to go to Luzon to buy a knife. ”

Fanning understood what Adu meant, and nodded, "Let's set sail as soon as possible!" ”

With a whistle, the fleet set sail, Fanning waved goodbye to the officials who had come to see him off on the shore, and the ship faded away.

Cao Tong smiled on the side: "It seems that this black natives have other uses? ”

Fanning nodded, "Their island is called Nuami Island, which is located between the North Island and the South Continent, which is very important and can be used as a supply transit place, especially for the South Continent, there are too many coral reefs along the coast, and shipping is dangerous, so it is necessary to bypass the coral belt, and the route is just to Nuamey Island, and then turn west, and we continue to the south, if there is a port on this island, it will be of great benefit to the South Continent and us." ”

"Then how are you going to convince the natives to sell us their land?"

Fan Ning said lightly, "Salute first and then soldiers, I can help them fight and give them favors, if they still don't agree, then directly destroy them." ”

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