278. Strange Signs
For the next few days, I had been docking with Jack Bravo for Florida, and he, as I asked, sent me a guide named Wayne Nash, a thirty-one-year-old Lord of England.
His ancestors all lived on the sea. Over the past century, Nash's great-grandfather, grandfather and father were running for the country's navy. Except for his father who was lucky enough to return to his hometown in Manchester, other ancestors stayed at the sea forever as sacrifices...
The descendants of this ocean are very smart and capable. Although they only have a low rank of major and have no specific positions, they are indeed an outstanding talent with abundant energy and rich experience.
Especially in the command of the fleet, it can be seen that he had sufficient command experience, but why was he sent to me as a guide - this is a free position, and if he was assigned to surveillance, he would only live a more depressed life. But Nash himself was very secretive about this.
So I didn't ask again, everyone has their own secrets, right?
Soon, my new fleet was sorted out in an orderly manner, and I couldn't help but think about it - I want to absorb such an excellent talent into my team! It's not like this secondment, but because of my heart.
It takes time, I know. And I'm not in a hurry.
That afternoon, Nash suddenly found me, and I was still very surprised - after completing the fleet preparation yesterday, I had already given him a vacation, what did he come here to do today?
So I looked at Nash with a smile and waited for him to tell me the reason - in this case, there are usually important reasons.
Wayne Nash looked at me but didn't speak. He hesitated until everyone around him finished walking: "Sir Viscount, there's something... that seems strange."
I like such a brain-loving subordinate, so I asked with a smile: "Tell me the situation"!
Wayne Nash frowned slightly and whispered: "This time the matter of our visit to the New World seems to be spreading very widely, as if someone is deliberately spreading the news!"
I asked, "Why do you say that?"
Wayne Nash opened the window and pointed to the dock and said, "Sir Viscount, you see, there are many strange ships in the port recently."
I looked in the direction of his finger and couldn't tell the difference from the past. Wayne Nash explained: "There are usually numbers of ships in this port, and each ship is probably from which chamber of commerce."
As he said, he pointed to the two closest boats to the dock and said, "This is Baron Wilson's ship."
After saying that, he pointed to the side again: "That is the Duke of Alva's fleet. Look, the family emblem above is the symbol of their family."
Then he pointed to the relatively far-reaching ship and said, "Those spinnakers are all chamber of commerce ships from the Ottoman Empire. Although those guys are vulgar, they are very smart in doing business."
I nodded silently, it seemed that this guy had a strong overall control ability! He thought to himself, but he didn't say anything, just waiting for him to continue talking.
"Look, the ships over there are the ships that suddenly appeared in the past two days. They belong to different chambers of commerce, but without exception they all come from Scotland..." Wayne Nash said, his eyes floating towards me: "It is understood that after these ships were sent to the port, there was no normal trade, so it is very doubtful!"
His meaning is very obvious. These people are not in a good mood when they come here. In other words, they are targeting me. Although there is no direct evidence, the suggestions of a group of old horses and Wayne Nash are still very valuable for reference.
It must be confirmed, for safety. I patted Wayne Nash on the shoulder and asked a question: "Nash, where is your source of information? I believe you, but I'm curious!"
Wayne Nash smiled very understandingly and said, "Mr. Viscount, as a leader, it is normal for you to ask me this question. This is responsible for the fleet and for yourself." As he said that, he gently pulled off his armband and handed it to me.
I saw a hand-painted pattern on the back of the armband, like a crown and a ship. Wayne Nash smiled and said, "This is the symbol of the Royal Ark and also the certification of our old navy - you know, my family has been floating on the water for several generations, so there are naturally some ways to go up and down the British Navy."
I nodded and handed the armband back to him. Wayne Nash continued: "I served in the Third Squadron of the Royal Fleet before. Because I and the magistrate, I mean that the greedy military pay madman was very disagreeable, so I left the fleet under the pretext of being sick and was currently unemployed. I am honored to serve you. My brothers also hope that I have a good home, so I am willing to help in all aspects..."
I know that acquaintances are easy to do, and this is true both ancient and modern, and both in China and abroad. But that alone is not enough. I opened the door and shouted. Soon, Jiugui Zhengxiao and Mawei came to my room. The four of us planned together and immediately had a plan...
In the next few days, news came from our Frost Rose Chamber of Commerce that due to the new fleet, I urgently needed to strengthen the running-in, so I prepared to lead the team north to the place where the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean intersected. Since I was in the center of everyone's vision, the news spread very quickly. One trip to ten, ten trip to hundreds, and soon spread across half of London.
The Queen's new Viscount is about to prepare for the departure of the new Dalu!
They are going to exercise! Is the imaginary enemy a Spanish?
Oh! Their ships are awesome, no less than the Royal Fleet’s main fleet!
Isn't the Queen going to see her off in person?
For a time, people were talking about me in major bars and clubs, wherever navigators gathered. It can be said that every news about me was very popular.
The only thing people don’t know now is: When is the time?
The fleet goes out to sea, saying it is fast and slow. Maybe it leaves after loading grain and water in an hour, or maybe it can't leave the port even if it lasts for ten days and half a month. So people squat on the trees obediently, watching when I leave and when I will get down the trees.
However, on the night when the news was the most fierce, the quiet port of London was slight ripples, as if the wind was blowing in, and as if the sea water was flowing out.
The next morning, someone who was interested suddenly discovered that the Sun fleet anchored in West India and Mirwall docks was missing! This was not an illusion, but a real disappearance!
They left the port overnight? What is their purpose? Why did they go sneakily? Who did they want to avoid? Where did they go?
For a moment, half of the London Port was undercurrent, and at this time it could be seen that some people were indeed with other purposes. When we left, they immediately completed the departure procedures and no longer concealed their relationship. They left London Port, drove out of the Thames Canal, and drove northward!
What is their purpose? It goes without saying that. Looking at the vast fleet leaving the port, people couldn't help but feel shocked - what happened? Why did such a dense ship move? The last time such a situation occurred, it was only when the Spanish attacked and were about to arrive in the English Channel!
Elizabeth I stood in front of the window of Buckingham Palace, quietly looking at the view outside the window. Suddenly, she pushed open the window and a wet sea breeze blew in. "It's wind! Aunt!" Isabella's voice sounded behind her back.
"Well, yes! The wind is blowing! The storm is coming!" Elizabeth I said to Tian lightly.
"Sun Qilan has left the port." Isabella continued: "A large number of tails followed behind, and it is said that they have all gone north."
Elizabeth I stretched out his right hand, as if stroking the breeze outside the window, and whispered: "They were six hours ahead of the pursuit, so it should be enough to arrange it?"
Isabella smiled and said, "According to Mr. Moville, there will be a large-scale storm in the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean! The coverage is huge and should last for a long time."
The queen withdrew her hand and seemed to smile and said, "It is impossible for Sun Qilan to not understand this situation. When he goes there, he is afraid that the guys from the Scottish side will experience a lively party!" As she said that, she turned around and looked at Isabella and smiled bitterly, "You think this is a good or a bad thing for us?"
The expression on Isabella's face was also very complicated, and it took a long time to say: "It should be considered a good thing. After all, these forces cannot be used by us, and they will come out to make trouble from time to time. If... I think it will be beneficial to us in the long run!"
Elizabeth I looked at Isabella deeply and suddenly asked indifferently: "Do you seem to have a good impression of Sun Qilan?"
Isabella felt panic in her heart, but her long-term life with the Queen gave her considerable reaction and calm temperament. She smiled and replied faintly: "It is! Her Majesty the Queen. Although we are thousands of miles away from the Eastern Powers, judging from the situation brought by the merchant envoys who have returned over the years, they seem to be in the Tatars fighting and the results of the battle are brilliant!"
As she said that, she gently took the saucer brought by the maid next to her, put it on the table, poured a cup of black tea for the queen, and then said: "I have heard that the young generation of the reformist Ming Dynasty had an extremely smart and capable young general, but it seemed that they were excluded due to political factors. The young general also left early before the other party took action, which saved his life and left a little face for each other."
Elizabeth I said with great interest and asked, "Is it Sun Qilan?"
Isabella lowered her head and said, "It is said that she is indeed surnamed Sun!"
Elizabeth I's eyes returned to his niece, as if he was thinking. Isabella was a little nervous when she was seen by her aunt, and walked up to her and said, "The tea is cold, I'll change it to you!"
However, Elizabeth I covered the mouth of the teacup with her hands and looked up at Isabella. The movements of the two seemed to be frozen at this moment. At this moment, the queen looked at her niece for a while and suddenly asked, "Isabella, you are twenty years old this year!"
Isabella was stunned and then replied: "Yes, aunt, I am twenty years old this year!"
The queen let go of her hand, picked up the teacup, stared at Isabella, and took a sip of the tea ceremony: "Didn't it delay your lifelong event when you stay by my side like this?"
Isabella suddenly turned pale, and she stuttered: "Aunt, aunt, what are you talking about? I am willing to accompany you and serve you!"
Elizabeth I showed a warm and indelible smile on her face. She grabbed Isabella's hand and whispered: "If you like him, keep him! I mean, try your best!"
Isabella was as if she had been imposed on a fixed posture, and she could not move even if she stood there!
The wind outside the window suddenly became louder, and the window blew up! Isabella seemed to be awakened. She forgot to answer her aunt's words, and her eyes couldn't help but floated to the distance...
Chapter completed!