C1869 Joint Fleet Launch (1/2)
A layer of black clouds still remained in that blue sky. The two hosts and the other guests boasted about the friendly and harmonious atmosphere, after which, a total of 20 large and small British Fleet warships and supply ships officially joined the Chinese fleet, providing security on the outskirts.
When the Governor Philip was about to leave the ship, perhaps it was because he was embarrassed to have obtained such a expensive purple clay pot, he secretly said to Xiao Letian, ”The Suez Canal has just sailed and the ones that have the most shares are the French. The ones that have the most troops are also the French … ”My information indicates that when you are passing through the canal, there may be some small movements. Please be on your guard, Chief!”
Xiao Letian gratefully shook Governor Philip's hand: Thank you for reminding me to pay attention. Of course I believe more in British Empire's Navy's strength, right?
”Hahaha …” Hearing this, Fei Li immediately laughed, and both of them laughed.
At the last moment of parting, Governor Philip said with a hint, ”I will speak up for you regarding Nan Yang. Thank you for your purple clay pot!”
No one knew that just half a month ago, Xiao Letian's secret envoy had already connected with the Governor Philip. A set of expensive Chinese antiques, as well as a thick stack of shares of the Ryukyu Telegraph Company had completely bribed the Governor.
Of course, Xiao Letian didn't expect the Governor Philip to give him any benefits, but through the mouth of the Governor Philip, he could report his safety to London.
In this era, the report of the colonial governor was of a very high value. It was impossible for the London Center of the British Empire to kiss and know everything about the political affairs of the colony.
When the Queen, the Prime Minister and the Parliament were formulating their national policy, they would have to rely more on the reports of the Governor or the Ambassadors. Just like the Great Qing, the Forbidden City was indeed formidable, but no matter how awesome it was, it was impossible for it to interfere with the specific work of the Prefects of two rivers and two provinces.
It was the same in England. War had broken out in the colonies. Was it the ordinary thugs or the uprising? It was up to the Governor to decide how serious the matter was.
Looking at the back view of Governor Philip, Xiao Letian sneered in his heart, ”There are no cats in this world that do not eat bad food, what about the British people? We still have to eat bribes! ”
Thinking about that, the Zhiyuan Warship had already gathered in a formation with the British Navy, and started to move towards the middle of the Strait, looking at the people on the shore who were kneeling down, Xiao Letian suddenly shouted, ”Everyone has one! To all the folks in Nanyang... Salute! ”
”Salute …” Salute... ”Salute …” The orders to salute rose and fell, with regret in the hearts of thousands of Chinese soldier s that were full of hot tears saluted the citizens of the Southern Ocean.
”All warships... Twenty-one gun shots … Salute all the people in Nanyang... ”The standard-bearer gave his salute with the flag language …”
Boom! Boom! Boom! The sound of the cannons shook the entire outer seas of star slope, the flags were translated by the old sailors on the shore. When the hundred thousand Chinese people heard the leader and the army bowing to them, the entire place burst into tears, no one was able to stand, they all kneeled down to pay their respects.
The seniors cried and shouted, ”Why don't you get off the boat and have a drink! The Head of State and His Majesty … Why don't you all go down to the boat and have a drink! ”
”Please have a seat Head... Your Majesty, please stay for a moment … ”Even if it's just for one night …”
As the fleet moved further and further away, the excited crowd started to crowd around them. Those who were near the dock even fell into the sea, desperately trying to land.