Chapter 16 I don't give, you can't rob
Port Royal, marina.
Although Townson's game has been going on for five days, its popularity has not diminished but increased, and there are not many entertainment activities in this era, not to mention that it is not just entertainment, but everyone has the opportunity to participate and get rich overnight.
Not only the citizens of Port Royal, but also the islands around Port Royal, flocked to the city, and the clever merchants simply gave up their goods and went to pick up the travelers who wanted to come to Port Royal, making a fortune.
This also led to the originally spacious Port Royal dock has been squeezed, many people can only stand on the boat to watch from afar, to the back, even the sea is filled with ships, Port Royal has never been so lively and prosperous.
Governor Swan was always smiling these days, and the influx of people brought not only abundant taxes, but also enviable political achievements, and for a long time, he was able to go even further.
The only unhappy is Colonel Norrington, lately his soldiers have been distracted, always trying to run to the docks, the most frequent name on the Royal Navy fort is "Mr. Don", Colonel Norrington's ears are already calloused.
As an officer in charge of the fleet, Port Royal's income didn't mean anything to him, too many people were a problem, and he had to spend more energy to identify pirates among the citizens and increase the number of patrols near the coast-
He'd heard that quite a few pirate groups had come up with bold ideas, and those black sails were frequently roaming around.
If it weren't for Governor Swan's dissuasion, and the upcoming promotion ceremony, Colonel Norrington would have wanted to arrest the Oriental who had caused him too much trouble, and let him know that in this land, money cannot do whatever he wants, and that the English royal family is always above money.
Of course, the main reason is that he cannot lose the opportunity to marry Elizabeth because he cannot affect his friendly relations with the Governor of Swan because of a stupid Oriental.
"Soon, when the promotion ceremony is over, I will immediately send this Oriental out of the Caribbean."
Colonel Norrington looked at the soldiers who couldn't help but glance in the direction of the docks, and swore in his heart: "If he stays here any longer, the soldiers will not be able to look down on the salaries of the Royal Navy." ”
There are only a few hundred soldiers in Port Royal, and under the system of rotational leave, almost most of the grassroots soldiers have received the so-called "friendly gifts", and even some officers skip shifts to receive them, and their money bags are bulging.
"It's sick!"
Norrington couldn't figure out why this Oriental man was so extravagant, spending tens of thousands of pounds in just a few days, which was meaningless except for adding chaos to himself!
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"Are you sure you want to give up the reward of twenty gold coins and choose to challenge for a chance to win five hundred gold coins?"
At the end of another round, Townsend stood in front of the winner, emphatically: "You need to know that if you fail the challenge, you won't get anything. ”
The winner was a thin middle-aged man with a pale face, he spoke in a weak tone, and nodded seriously: "Mr. Tang, I'm pretty sure. ”
"I'm seriously ill, twenty gold coins won't cure me, I have to fight."
"I'm sorry to know that." Tang Sen sighed and said, "I respect your choice. ”
He raised his voice, looked around at the citizens, and said, "Gentlemen, it seems that the seventh challenger has appeared!" ”
"At the same time, I declare that this is the last challenger, and that's the end of today's game."
"Tomorrow morning, I'll play the final game here to decide who is the lucky one among the seven challengers and wins five hundred gold coins."
Everyone was stunned.
This is the last day?
Many of them have come here with great difficulty, and even some of them have gone bankrupt just for a chance to turn over, but before they get the opportunity to participate in the game, the game is over?
They watched the gold coins being delivered to the lucky ones like flowing water, and saw that the wealth that was unattainable in their lifetime was in front of them, and now, this Mr. Tang directly declared that these riches had nothing to do with them anymore?
"Nope! Please don't be so cruel! ”
"One more round, one more round!"
"Mr. Tang! I've come from far away, and I've just arrived! Please give me a chance! ”
"Mr. Tang! My mother is dying, please, don't stop your game! ”
“......”
The sound of pleading, roaring, and crying instantly surrounded Townese.
Tang Sen looked at the world coldly, and he had already expected their reaction.
Or rather, that's what he wants.
He raised his hand and pressed it down, and the sound suddenly stopped from near and far.
It wasn't until there was silence that he cleared his throat and said slowly: "Gentlemen, ladies, I can hear your appeals, and I am also willing to help you. ”
"I'm not stingy with money, and for me, if money can help others, that's my luck."
"However, I'm a traveler and I've been in Port Royal for too long, it's time to move on to the next stop."
"If there is fate, we will meet on the sea."
These words obviously did not satisfy everyone, and soon, the louder noise completely covered up Townessen, and even impulsive people were already trying to rush up and snatch the gold coins placed on the docks.
Bang –
A gunshot rang out, causing all those who tried to fish in troubled waters to freeze their movements.
Dozens of navy officers surrounded him, and their guns were aimed at those trying to rush up.
Warrant Officer Tom put down the muzzle of the gun that was still smoking, and shouted coldly: "White-eyed wolves, you can try to attack the citizens in Port Royal, and we have the right to kill them on the spot." ”
“......”
In the face of the threat of death, no one dared to speak out.
Townsend patted Tom on the shoulder and said, "Don't be so serious, Tom. ”
Then he said to the crowd gently: "I don't want to let some people with ulterior motives in the midst of everyone affect my impression of Port Royal and the image of the citizens of England. ”
"I believe that most of the people are friendly."
"But I want gentlemen to know one thing, what I give out is yours, I don't give it, you can't rob it."
His face was still gentle, but for some reason, everyone suddenly felt that this usually kind Mr. Tang was suddenly full of threats.
That's when they realized that if such a rich man was angry, no one could afford the consequences.
Townsend paused, looked around, and suddenly laughed: "It's not my style to end the day in such an unpleasant way. ”
"After all, tomorrow is a special day, and I hope that gentlemen will be able to welcome tomorrow with a happy attitude, so I can tell you a good news."
"Although the game session of Port Royal is over, I have decided to pick a lucky group of lucky people who will be able to continue to participate in my game and realize their dream of becoming rich overnight."
"Of course, please keep a little mystery about the specific selection method."
"Gentlemen, let's see you tomorrow."