276. It's Charlie
After reaching a framework agreement with the Queen, you can talk about the remaining details slowly with others. Since the big thing has been discussed, the rest are some romantic things.
The more I communicate, the more I am convinced that the reason why the legendary British Queen Elizabeth I never married for life was definitely not because of her lack of talent and appearance, but because she married her life to the country.
I mean, a person who is so romantic like her, is hardly able to find a field she doesn't understand. Her knowledge is better than most men, and her mind is also admirable. Although Elizabeth, as a ruler, also has her own limitations and stubbornness, as a woman, she is perfectly almost evil.
As for James, although he was also a great monarch in the future, he was still as well-behaved as a grandson in front of Elizabeth. Oh, he was originally a grandson, so I was just polite to him, but I didn't show too much interest.
We talked about two hours before and after about 8:30, and a pleasant symphony sounded downstairs. It was time for the dance party.
Elizabeth I looked at Huamei and me, and smiled and said, "You young people all like the fun! You are here with an old woman, an old woman, who has been talking about gossiping here for so long. Go and play now! I hope you can enjoy this night!"
As he said that, he turned his head and glanced at James, and continued to smile, "You are the host of today's party, don't always sit here, go and greet the guests!"
So we made it easier for James, Jack Bravo to salute and go downstairs and return to the middle of the dance.
When we turned around and left, Elizabeth I still stared at the door and was in a daze. After a long time, she asked in a low voice: "What do you think of this person?"
Isabella thought for a while before answering softly: "This person is old and very ambitious. He can accomplish things, but it is difficult to recover!"
Elizabeth said lightly: "There is no need for all the capable people in the world to be my own, but I only want to be my own use, which is enough!"
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When people in the hall saw us coming downstairs, they had a momentary pause in their movements. Elizabeth I could not be called a king in England, but a leader. Being able to get her reception and talk for a long time is not only an honor, but also because this person has this value.
So from the first time we went down, many people wanted to get close to the woman who just wanted to get up and saw a outstanding Huamei beside me, while the man who wanted to pick up Huamei stared at my left hand with gloves, so there were not many idle people who really got up and came over.
Later, under Jack Bravo's arrangement, some military and business officials asked for people to come over, mainly to talk about the development and trade situation of the New Mainland.
James first briefly introduced the Queen's title, and expressed in vainly that the important matter was entrusted to me and that he would have another promise to reward me after the matter was completed. Everyone congratulated him with a proud attitude.
I thought to myself that these people are really clear. They know that I am an outsider and that the transaction with the queen is only a transaction and will not have any impact on their status.
What's more, they more or less guessed that the focus of the transaction between me and the Queen was on the New World - the place was vast and ruthless, with large mountains and deep ditches, long distances, complex seas, and Spanish people were interfering from the side, so it was definitely not a bad place to go.
So, no one would object to this when I, an outsider, has gold and silver. However, if you have the fate, you have to make money!
Deputy Navy Minister Gad Glenn, who is in charge of the New World, had two mustaches and said in his strong Liverpool accent: "Spanish King Philip II has made great moves recently. Due to the independence of the Netherlands, their tax revenue has dropped sharply, so they have stepped up their efforts to plunder the New World, and the pressure on our naval has increased sharply!"
Donald Sims, head of the Foreign Trade Department of the Ministry of Commerce, also spoke: "What Earl Gaed said is that due to the increase in Spain's actions against countries including my country, my country's foreign trade growth rate showed a negative growth trend in the first five months of this year, and it is expected to remain in a downward trend in the second half of the year!"
Deputy Minister of Finance Grujin followed: "But the fiscal revenue has increased, thanks to the young men of the Navy who have snatched back enough gold from the Spaniards to make up for the losses!"
Ged Glenn's expression was complicated. Although Britain turned a blind eye to the management of a nearly pirate privateer fleet, although this "business" did have good revenue and grew rapidly, it was not very famous after all. It was really a bit embarrassed to be presented to the public and talk about it.
The atmosphere was a little awkward for a moment, so I interjected: "A great man in our country said: No matter whether it is black cats and white hair, as long as you can catch the mouse, it is a good cat! Spain is cruel internally and robbed externally. Our purpose is to defeat them, not to convince them!"
Huamei also smiled and said, "Qi Lan is right. We don't have to mind the methods. As long as there are good results, it's enough!"
The atmosphere of the two sentences soothed, and the officials who formed a small circle raised their glasses and smiled: "Respect the great and magical great men of the East!"
When the wine glasses were clashing, I took advantage of the opportunity to get some advanced ships' displacement quotas from the Deputy Minister of the Navy. Of course, I also gave him a set of quite noble Japanese lacquerware, which was worth his monthly salary, so naturally everyone was happy.
The music started again, and people put down their wine glasses and led their female companions into the dance floor. Huamei and I also hugged each other gently, dancing slowly around the dancing crowd.
Accompanied by the unknown waltz, we danced and chatted gently - Huamei's ballroom dance was taught temporarily before, and her movements were not very proficient, but they were not ugly.
As for our conversation, it was actually her question, and I just escaped.
Just between our Q&A, Huamei's body suddenly trembled, she stopped and pointed at a distance and said, "That's Charlie! It's the Charlie who snatched my fleet and colluded with the Spaniards!"
After saying that, Huamei was about to go up and do something. I grabbed her and whispered: "Don't be impulsive! The occasion is not suitable!"
Hua Mei gritted her teeth and said, "This damn villain! He dares to appear here! Don't pull me, let me pull him out! You must not let him get away with it like this!"
As he said that, he was about to break free from my pull and go up to "tidy up" Charlie. I held her waist hard, put my lips in my ear and whispered: "The best way to deal with such a villain is to ruin him! Right?"
Huamei gradually calmed down and looked at me with a smile and said, "You seemed to be jealous before, why are you calming down now?"
I curled my lips helplessly and said, "Do you want me to get old accounts?"
Huamei hugged me gently and said with a smile: "There are no old accounts. Just follow what you said!"
I nodded and said, "Okay, then you can see it! Look at me!"
Hua Mei nodded and took the corner of her skirt back to the corner of the seat. I looked at Charlie, a standard little white face! Then she turned her head and walked towards Jack Bravo.
I whispered with Jack Bravo, his expression was very surprised. But after I added a few more words, his face became serious. I thought about it, nodded and walked towards the Ministry of Justice officials on the other side...
Huamei looked at me for a while, and she was filled with joy. She turned her head and looked at why Charlie hadn't been caught yet, and she was suddenly a little anxious and angry. Seeing that I turned around for a long time and came back, while Charlie was still happily flirting with girls there, Huamei felt so angry!
"What did you do? Qi Lan." Huamei leaned into my ear and said softly.
I looked at her and smiled and said, "This guy does have royal blood. But I have told the people in charge about the situation. They said that although Charlie has royal blood, he has always had a bad reputation. Jack Bravo suggested reporting the situation to the queen immediately, and the queen will judge the day and punishment!"
Huamei said with some concern: "The Queen won't favor him, right?"
I said lightly: "You made a pot of rice and someone threw a few rat shit in it. Will you spare him just because he is a relative?"
Huamei frowned "uh" and said, "You are so disgusting!" But after thinking about it, he looked at Charlie and said, "Then I will let him eat it all by himself!"
After saying that, I smiled happily. I patted her vest and whispered: "Don't worry! Justice may be late, but it will definitely not be absent."
The cocktail party was over, and we watched Charlie take a noble lady into the carriage and head towards the darkness in the distance.
Isabella came behind us and whispered: "Two, the Queen is welcome!"
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The next day, the third day, and until the fifth day, there was no movement. I almost forgot about this, went to several shipyards, and even went to Dublin to see the newly built British Garens there. On the seventh day, we suddenly received a message from Isabella!
The maid she sent said this: "The queen sent intelligence personnel to check the information provided by the two, and found that in addition to the reported situations of the two, there were some other problems."
The maid was in her thirties, her face was as hard as marble, but a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth when she spoke: "Every crime of his is enough to endanger the core interests of our country! Thank you for the information provided by you, please go to Pier 3, London at your convenience, where there is a small gift that the queen is ready to give you!"
After saying that, she was about to salute and bid farewell. Huamei asked, "What about that guy Charlie? What punishment did he receive?"
The maid turned her head and smiled and said, "Mr. Charlie is a member of the royal family after all. He has been wandering around for many years. Unfortunately, he has contracted a severe infectious disease and has passed away last night!"
Huamei said hatefully: "Oh! It's dead! That's a cheap guy!"
The maid continued with a smile: "After Mr. Charlie sacrificed his life for the country, his property was also donated to the country according to the will!" After looking at no one around, the maid whispered: "His illegitimate son was also the queen...so, there are no future troubles!"
After saying this, the maid stood up straight and said with a serious look on her face: "The Queen stressed that thank you for your contribution to the UK, these will definitely not be forgotten. May God bless you."
After saying that, he bowed and left.
Huamei looked at her figure walking away and said lightly: "You are right. Justice may be late, but it will definitely not be absent!"
I smiled and said, "Of course, even if the queen doesn't give justice, won't I still have it?" After saying that, he grinned.
Chapter completed!