The episode that took place in Paris did not affect Libreville, who survived the double threat of malaria and cholera. Patterson was finally able to continue his expedition into Central Africa.

After sifting through Libreville and its surrounding expedition teams one by one, retired British Captain Grundy's profile (Grundy's profile is Jérôme. Patterson bought it from some second-hand dealers in Libreville) appeared in Jérôme. Patterson's desk.

According to the information, Captain Grandy was a member of the Livingstone Adventure Team, and followed Livingstone on his expedition deep into Africa, and Victoria Falls was discovered by the team.

However, for some reason, the Livingstone expedition was disbanded in April of this year, and Captain Grandy left the expedition with him, forming an expedition of his own to explore.

Since the expedition was re-established in May, Captain Grandy's team has made several trips into Africa and has returned safely with them.

After reading Captain Grandi's profile, Jérôme. Patterson was immediately convinced that this was the man he was looking for.

However, Jérôme. Patterson didn't dare to bring Captain Grandi right away, because Captain Grandi's identity was too sensitive.

Grandi is not only an adventurer, but also a retired captain.

His status as a British captain could not help but make Jérôme. Patterson had some suspicions that Grandi might be the vanguard of the British.

After all, the first step in the colonization of the British government was for retired captains and missionaries to act as pathfinders.

Once you've figured out all the routes, the second step begins.

The Kingdom of Britain will issue orders to domestic capital, allowing them to use the power of money to control the areas that have been explored, including but not limited to supporting the local natives, sowing discord between the two tribal kingdoms, etc., through a series of means to make the natives in the exploration area bear heavy foreign debts that they cannot afford in their lifetime.

When the colonized find that they are unable to repay their foreign debts, they will choose to beg them to relax the period appropriately, at which point the colonial powers can take the final step.

They will decisively tear off their pretense and refuse to forgive, and order Push and La to order them to pay off their debts as soon as possible, or else they will choose to invade their country.

At this point, even if the invaded country is able to repay all the loans, Britain will not listen to any explanation from them, and the British army will carry out a physical invasion of the country they control with capital as quickly as possible, crushing their army and completing the annexation of them.

Hence Jérôme. Patterson was still jealous of Captain Grandi.

Adhering to the cautious concept of not being afraid of 10,000, just in case,

Jérôme. Two weeks earlier, Patterson had given Rastigne an order to secretly investigate whether retired Captain Grandy had any special ties to the British government.

Now that two weeks have passed, it's time for Rastigne to investigate.

Right here in Jérôme. While Patterson was pondering, Rastigne appeared in Jérôme. Patterson's face.

"Your Excellency the Governor!" Rastigne spoke solemnly to Jérôme. Patterson said.

"You're back!" Looking back at Rastigne, Jérôme. A kind smile appeared on Patterson's face, and he hurriedly asked Rastigne, "Grandi's matter, how is the investigation?" ”

"After two weeks of investigation, I found out that retired Captain Grandi has nothing to do with the British government!" Rastigne spoke in a calm tone to Jérôme. Patterson said,

"Then why did he choose to set up an expedition?" Jérôme. Patterson then asked.

"Grandi started the expedition only because of his interest in the unknown! The British government has never given any instructions to it! Rastigne then turned to Jérôme. Bonaparte replied.

"So, we can recruit him to be our guide into the interior!" Jérôme. Patterson asked Rastigne again.

"There's no problem with this!" Rastigne nodded to Jérôme. Patterson said, then added, "We'd better sign an employment agreement with Grandi, though!" In this case, even if he wants to regret it, he will not have any chance of doing so.

And I suggest adding our people to Grandi's adventure team for protection reasons, to prevent them from being used to spy on Grandi in disguise! ”

After listening to Rastigne's advice, Jérôme. Patterson patted the table lightly and said, "Good! Just do it! Send Captain Grandy to him right now and tell him that the Governor's Office in Libreville is willing to support Captain Grandy and his team in exploring the African realm and spreading the idea of abolition!

I hope Captain Grandy doesn't disappoint the Governor's Palace in Libreville! ”

"Understood!" Rastigne replied briefly.

Immediately afterwards, Rastigne was in Jérôme. On Patterson's orders, he went to Pelosti, a stronghold south of Libreville.

It is located closest to the entrance to the Congo River and has a total population of about 2,000 people.

Most of the people who lived here were slave traders from European countries and the Arab region, and only a few scientific expeditions and adventure teams were stationed here.

As soon as Rastigne, who arrived on a steam clipper, got off the boat and spent a tip of 5 francs asking the locals, where to stay on Grandi.

The locals who had received the tip enthusiastically took Rastigne to a house made of wood, pointed to it and said to Rastigne, "Sir, Captain Grandy is inside!" ”

"Thank you!" Rastigne immediately thanked the locals, then went straight to the door of the hut and knocked on it.

Captain Grandi in the room was discussing the next route with his companions when Rastigne's knock interrupted their conversation.

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Captain Grandy and his men all looked at each other when they heard the commotion outside, neither of them knowing who the people outside were.

Captain Grandi hurriedly gestured to his companion with his eyes, and his companion nodded and tiptoed over to the shotgun, picked up the shotgun and pointed it at the gate, and then made a gesture to Grandi.

In this three-regardless area, all kinds of bloody things are staged every day.

Shotguns are also a must-have for every adventure team, and one day the adventure team will be useful.

Captain Grandi, who had finished his preparations, shouted outside the room, "Who are you?" ”

Outside the room, Rastigne responded to Captain Grandi in a calm tone, "Mr. Grandi, my name is Rastigne!" ”

"Rastigne? I don't know you! Let's go! Don't bother me! Captain Grandy gave Rastigne the order to evict him.

Rastigne said unhurriedly to Captain Grandi, "Mr. Grandi! I was ordered to invite you to Libreville! If you don't go, I'm going to be bothered! ”

"On orders? On whose orders? Captain Grandy pressed again.

"A big guy you can't mess with!" Rastigne replied to Captain Grandy, "As long as you come with me, you'll understand everything!" ”

"What if I were to say no!" Captain Grandi replied to Rastigne.

Rastigne was silent for a moment, then said to Captain Grandi in an unquestioning tone, "Mr. Grandi! If you refuse me, then next time I won't come alone.

Instead, lead a company, or even a battalion!

But at that time, I'm afraid you'll go with us! ”

After listening to Rastigne's words, Captain Grandi immediately realized that the other party was most likely from the Governor's Palace in Libreville.

For only the Governor's House of Libreville could have uttered wild words about leading a battalion of troops.

The companions around him also realized that the other party might be a visitor from the Governor's Palace in Libreville, and asked Grandi what to do with their eyes.

Captain Grandi groaned for a while, then reached out and motioned for his companion with the gun to lower it, and then motioned for another companion to come over and open the door.

The two companions followed Captain Grandy's orders, one with a flat-raised shotgun on his lap, and the other trotted to the gate to open the door for Rastigne.

"Thank you!" After thanking the man who opened the door for him, Rastigne turned his gaze to the bearded Captain Grandy and said, "Mr. Grandi, we have finally met!" ”

Captain Grandy looked at Rastigne carefully and asked suspiciously, "Sir, have we met before?" ”

"We haven't officially met before!" Rastigne replied to Captain Grandi.

"Then what are you looking for me?" Captain Grandi asked Rastigne again.

"Our Governor wants to help your team explore Africa!" Rastigne smiled at Captain Grandi.

"Thank you very much, Governor Libreville for your support!" Captain Grandy said to Rastigne, "But we don't need support yet!" ”

Captain Grandi, an adventurer, did not want to be restrained by the Doge's Palace, having served in the British Army for a time, knew exactly what the purpose of the Governor's House in Libreville was.

It is true to support the exploration of Africans, and to expand their territory with the help of their knowledge.

"Mr. Grandi, you're trying to refuse our invitation?!

Rastigne's expression immediately turned indifferent.

"That's right!" Captain Grandy bluntly said to Rastigne, "I just want to explore quietly, and I don't want to carry a mission to explore!" I hope you can forgive me! ”

"Mr. Grandi, we're not going to let you be saddled with a mission! How you want to explore, just follow the previous route to explore! We will not interfere! Rastigne tried to persuade Captain Grandi.

"Needless to say!" Captain Gran replied coldly, "I won't promise you this!" ”

"Then Mr. Grandy, think about it again! After all, you're not alone! ”