"..."
Gu She remained silent.
Li Qingcha kept smiling.
"You should be very clear that once you agree to pay tribute, it is equivalent to handing over the entire group to Daxia's control. You may be able to keep the artillery in your hands temporarily, but what about ten or twenty years later?"
Indeed, gradually, the artillery on the smuggling ship would be eaten away by Daxia in various ways when passing through customs.
Gu She said with difficulty: "Self-protection... How can we protect ourselves?"
"The Daxia navy can provide protection."
"This……"
"Besides, you only surrendered the artillery, but you can keep the muskets and swords."
Fire guns for naval battles?
Gu She showed a bitter smile.
He realized that he had been completely controlled by the other party.
"Do I have the right to say no?"
Li Qingcha raised the corner of his mouth.
"No."
Chapter 247 Dragnet
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The pirate problem in Bozhou was solved.
At the port of Tongshui County, there are all kinds of ships of different sizes, from smuggling ships to sea loaches, with masts next to masts and sails connected to sails, creating a spectacular sight.
The pirates carried boxes of cargo ashore, and also unloaded a large amount of cannons and ammunition.
Countless people gathered around to watch the Western spectacle.
There was a saying circulating among them: "The Seventh Prince has come, and Bozhou is at peace! The Seventh Prince has come, and there will be a clear sky!"
Gu She held the railing of the Snow Flower with one hand, standing at the bow, feeling a little uneasy.
Now that the tiger's teeth have been pulled out, won't it be at the mercy of the Great Xia court?
He looked at the busy crowd on the dock. A clerk from Tongshui County was recording the names of the pirates one by one and registering the goods they were carrying.
According to the Daxia people, this is the registration for entry into the warehouse.
If there are any problems with the goods in the future, it can be traced back to the individual, and Gu She won't have to take the blame.
Gu She raised his eyebrows.
There are many things to pay attention to when doing business with the government.
At this time, Li Qingcha's voice sounded behind him.
"Ambassador Gu."
Gu She was stunned for a while before he realized that the other person was calling his name.
We have to admit that the title "Ambassador Gu" sounds countless times better than "Mr. Gu", "Captain Gu" or "Boss Gu".
He turned around,
"Why is Mr. Li on board?"
"I'm here to see the Snow Flower flagship that has been giving the Bozhou navy such a headache."
"Haha."
Gu She nodded secretly.
Li Qingcha can indeed speak.
The "Ambassador Gu" just now touched my heart, and now he is talking about his pride -
Snow Flower.
He said: "Perhaps the firepower of the Snow Flower is not as good as the warships of the Bozhou Navy, but its flexibility is far superior. It was able to escape from the siege of five ships last night because of its speed."
Li Qingcha nodded and held the mast with one hand.
"But I think the Snow Flower needs to be refitted and turned into a big-bellied ship like the White Barge."
Gu She didn't understand.
"Why?"
“Because I can move more valuables.”
As he spoke, Li Qingcha pointed his finger.
Gu She looked over and saw
The pirates were seen loading boxes of Daxia silk, tea, paper umbrellas, porcelain, and lacquerware onto the ship.
These are rare items, and they are easy to ship whether to the Peninsula and Yingsang in the north or to the island countries in the South China Sea in the south, making Gushe Group one of the richest caravans in this sea area.
The good thing about doing business with Daxia is that you never have to worry about losing money.
The worries in Gu She's heart were slightly alleviated.
The Seventh Prince actually did what he said and ate all the sea pearls, corals, and other items they had stockpiled, which was a nice gesture.
Gu She sighed and asked tentatively: "Mr. Li, can't you really leave us a few cannons?"
Li Qingcha shook his head.
"No."
"Can……"
"Ambassador Gu, we are sincere enough. You can keep your muskets, swords, spears and halberds ashore, all thanks to the Seventh Prince's guarantee. You should know that the people of Daxia are not allowed to bring these."
"..."
Gu She had nothing to say.
Daxia showed great restraint.
The two sides had just fought a naval battle last night, and the officers and soldiers should be vigilant against the pirates and take precautions, but the Bozhou garrison only sent out about 400 officers and soldiers, and the position they were stationed in was still far away.
As for the pirates, although they suffered losses last night, they still have a fighting force of thousands of people. If a real fight breaks out, the officers and soldiers will definitely not end up well.
At this time, Li Qingcha smiled and said, "What's more, Ambassador Gu has the protection of monks."
She looked around as she spoke.
Gu She frowned, not sure if the other party was testing him.
He accompanied me and explained carefully,
"The monks were used to an idle life, and when they heard that we were going to abandon Golden Eagle Island, they left."
"With Bozhou providing a port, there is really no need to find a base at sea."
"Ah……"
Gu She actually wanted to preserve Golden Eagle Island.
But everyone below disagreed, with all sorts of reasons.
"What's the point of living on the sea? How many of us have rheumatism and beriberi?"
"With tidal erosion and frequent rain, it's very difficult to maintain the buildings on the island. It's not easy for us to make a little money, so there's no need to invest more in this area."
"There's not even a woman to be seen on the island..."
……
With so many people opposing it, it is impossible for Gu She to go his own way.
For some reason, he thought of a saying from Daxia: "You are not worthy of being my advisor."
At this time, Li Qingcha changed the subject.
"Ambassador Gu, please come ashore with me. We have arranged a welcoming banquet for you at the best restaurant in Tongshui. You can enjoy the sea view by opening the windows. Oh, and the Seventh Prince will also attend."
Gu She's first reaction was to shirk responsibility.
"My brothers..."
"Don't worry. The local officials have ordered the slaughter of ten fat pigs and three sheep. They are being roasted. We also have a large cart of Immortal Wine. We will definitely be able to entertain them well."
"This……"
"Doesn't Ambassador Gu know that Daxia likes to solve problems at the dinner table?"
Gu Xiang thought about it and felt that what Li Qingcha said made sense.
What's more, Minamiide Ryuto is still in the hands of these Daxia people, so it is necessary for me to redeem him, which can be regarded as repaying Hu Genmu for his kindness.
He got off the boat with Li Qingcha.
The two men rode to the restaurant.
To Gu She's surprise, the Seventh Prince actually came downstairs to greet him.
"Ambassador Gu is finally here. Come, come, come with me upstairs."
Gu She was flattered and followed him in without hesitation.
Li Qingcha paused for a moment.
At the same time, Mu Shi stepped out from the shadows in the corner, came to her side, lowered his voice,
"Instructor, it's all done."
Li Qingcha said "hmm".
"The fighting power of the guards is too weak, and they need someone to supervise the battle. Unfortunately, the Beijing camp has to protect His Highness and cannot spare too many people. We can only let the girls take on more responsibilities."
"Instructor, it takes a thousand days to raise an army but only a moment to deploy it. You don't have to worry."
Mu Shi stood straight.
Li Qingcha's smile faded.
At this time, a gust of sea breeze blew around her neck and penetrated from the back of her collar, causing her to shrink her neck subconsciously.
She asked, "Am I being a little cruel?"
Mu Shi was stunned, then shook his head.
"Those are people who deserve to be killed. They deserve to die a hundred times. When they committed evil deeds at sea, they should have expected that there would be a day when they would be killed by swords and axes. Today is the day when they will be killed by swords and axes."
Li Qingcha couldn't help but smile.
"A red bird becomes redder if it is close to him, and a black bird becomes blacker if it is close to him. The way you speak is really like Sirou... and Princess Sirou, very decisive and ruthless."
Mu Shi did not respond.
She thought, if we talk about similarities with Her Royal Highness the Princess, then isn’t the instructor even more so?
Li Qingcha set up a tight net to trap everyone, and he is a truly ruthless person.
As a participant in the whole plan, Mu Shi watched helplessly as the pirates stepped into the trap step by step.
Thinking of this word, Mu Shi quickly shook his head.
Because "Too clever and scheming may lead to the loss of your loved one's life" is not a beautiful sentence.
But, the instructor is a man, so it shouldn’t be a problem.
Mu Shi said: "Instructor, I will set off now."
Li Qingcha nodded.
"I hope those pirates have been worn out and we can solve the problem without bloodshed."
She looked at the sky which was gradually getting darker and entered the restaurant.
