Chapter 146 Passengers who keep getting crowded
"Lord Graiman, I have a heartfelt request."
After everyone returned to the naval base, the female consultant quietly approached Paul.
“If you have any unkind invitations, Miss Ladi, feel free to say so.”
The female consultant said somewhat coyly: “Can you allow me to go south with the ship?”
"Are you also interested in opening up a new route?"
"That's not the case. I want to take the Nanfang to return to my hometown and take my mother over to live there. Although the Nanfang may not be able to reach the Cape Bay area, But I will walk the rest of the way by myself. You know, because of my other identity, taking the sea route is more convenient and faster."
The boss was not happy after hearing this. The 'witch' in front of him is a key to the unknown realm. What if this 'key' is lost on the road?
But it would be too unkind to refuse directly, not to mention the other party’s reasons are very legitimate.
"Oh, I have been negligent and have not asked about your family's affairs. Let me talk to Austin. I don't know much about things on the ship. I don't know if I can carry one more person. ”
The female consultant bowed slightly to him, "Thank you, my lord."
Paul said: "However, you have always acted with your adventure map companions before, and you will go alone after landing. No problem?"
The female consultant replied confidently: "I have traveled alone for a long time."
"Perhaps, I will send someone to pick up your mother. "You don't have to go all the way."
"No, I have to do it myself. If the Navy Commander doesn't agree, I will go south directly." Very determined.
"Then I'd better let the Nanfang sail as far south as possible, and then let the crew accompany you ashore, so you can help."
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"Well...well, since It’s your wish, Lord Count, and there can be a lot more people on board.”
Paul made Ladi’s request to the Navy Commander, and Austin agreed.
But seeing the other person’s frown, Paul knew that Austin was extremely reluctant in his heart.
"Are you having any difficulties?"
"Yes, sir. Generally speaking, it is not a good thing for women to board warships. After all, there are men everywhere on the ship. Let's not talk about the moral impact. The amount of fresh water they waste is unbelievable. If they want to use fresh water to wash small items of clothing, they will do whatever it takes to achieve their goal. They will corrode the sentries, petty officers and even officers on the ship - in a word, corrode. The officers and soldiers of the entire warship, even if this was not their intention."
Austin added solemnly: "Especially a beautiful woman like Miss Ladi, even if she just ran to the deck. Getting some air will also make many weak-willed people unmotivated from work."
"Besides, the Southern is not a big ship and has only one independent room in the captain's cabin. Where do you want her to sleep?"< br>
"Well... let me talk to her again."
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“I didn’t expect that the usually polite naval commander would turn out to be such a prejudiced person against women! It’s really unbelievable.”
The female consultant was indignant, “ Does he think that every woman is a pampered greenhouse flower? As a former adventurer, I have traveled many sea routes, so don’t I know how precious the fresh water on the ship is?”
Paul spread his hands and said helplessly? : "Well... there is nothing we can do about it. After all, the Nanfang has to conduct endurance tests, which means that she can try not to dock without docking. The fresh water on the ship is more tense than usual."
"Believe me, Lord Graiman, I will definitely be able to overcome this little difficulty."
"But what about the other thing Austin mentioned? I heard that those who stay on the ship for a long time and look at the sows are all beautiful women."
"This matter will be easier to solve!"
< br>The female consultant resigned after saying these words, leaving Paul confused.
The guards who came in interrupted his thoughts, "Lord Graiman, there are several people coming from the base, claiming to be local businessmen, asking for your visit."
"Let them in. ”
Soon after the guards left, a large number of people crowded into his temporary office.
Paul recognized some people, such as the ship merchant Bennett Todd and the salt merchant Godwin Toby, but now we cannot simply call them ship merchants and salt merchants, because they also invested in many The "emerging industries" advocated by Paul Shao, such as paper making, cans, porcelain, etc., made a lot of money. Of course, they also paid a lot of taxes to the Government Administration. There were also a few people whom Paul didn't know, but they were also dressed as businessmen.
“Lord Grayman.”
Everyone respectfully saluted the lord.
"Do you have anything to do with me?"
A group of businessmen looked at each other a few times, and finally Mr. Todd took the lead and said cautiously:
"We heard that you want to arrange A ship going south to open a new route?"
Paul nodded: "That's right, I remember telling you about this."
The merchants' faces showed. There was a trace of excitement, and the Lord was indeed not just talking, he was about to do it.
"So...can..."
Mr. Todd carefully crafted his words, "can we allow us to select a few representatives to go south with the ship..."
Paul continued his words: " Check it out?”
Mr. Todd’s eyes widened: “Yes, check it out.”
These businessmen have really keen sense of smell, Paul snickered in his heart, he just wanted to. We need this enthusiasm from businessmen.
I had forgotten about this incident before. I originally wanted to let the Nanfang go back and forth before announcing this to them.
Unexpectedly, the merchants came to visit on their own. This was exactly what Paul wanted. Let them see with their own eyes the excellent performance of the new ships, the business opportunities in the south, and the broad prospects of maritime trade.
So in the eager eyes of the businessmen, Paul hammered the table.
"I agree! But we have to discuss with the navy how many people we can bring with us."
"Your Excellency is wise!" The businessmen all smiled and praised Paul.
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"Your Majesty, you will make things very difficult for me."
The naval commander said with a depressed look: "This kind of thing should have been proposed and planned early."
“Now suddenly another group of people have to be crowded, and the allocation of personnel, space, and materials has to be readjusted.”
Paul said with some embarrassment: “I was negligent, but this group of businessmen Representative, please be sure to bring it with you. This is related to future ocean trade. ”
"Okay, I'll go back and have a meeting with Quick and the others to try to make some adjustments."
At this moment, there was a knock on the door.
Paul shouted: "Come in."
Then the door opened, and in walked...a handsome young man.
This handsome guy has long black hair and a smooth and fair face. Under his long and slightly curled eyelashes, his eyes are as clear as morning dew and his red pupils add a sense of mystery.
What's even more fascinating is the two neatly trimmed mustaches, which perfectly neutralize his slightly feminine temperament.
Paul was stunned!
Austin was frightened. What were the guards at the door doing? He had never seen such a number one person in the base. Why did he let him in so casually? The Earl had just met him once. Assassination.
Just when the navy commander was about to call someone, the other person spoke, and the sound made the two men present almost jump.
"Your Majesty, Lord Commander, can you allow me to board the Southern Ship now?"
This is clearly the voice of the female consultant!
(End of this chapter)