Assassin’s Adventure - Chapter 104

The carriage shuttled through the streets of this ancient city, slowly starting from the Port of London towards the most prosperous part of the city.

The city of London was born in AD 50, founded by the Romans and has a long history. Of course, these buildings are also full of antiques.

The Gothic architecture born in France in the twelfth century swept the whole of Europe and had a great influence on the architectural style of London. The whole city of London seemed to be full of cultural and historical styles.

Gordon opened the curtains of the carriage and looked at the streets near the King’s Council, with all kinds of colorful flags blowing. There were also many carriages running on the road. The people on the upper floors were well-dressed and well-mannered, standard gentlemen. With those little girls in beautiful clothes, you can imagine how comfortable their lives are.

But in those dark and dirty streets, thieves and robbers run amok.

When the United Kingdom took over from Spain as the empire on which the sun never sets, London began to become an important port. Countless people gathered here, trying to find a way to make money, but what followed was some chaotic neighborhoods. The predominance of the capitalist class has brought a marked polarization to the city.

In the distance, there are many lifting devices, workers are building new buildings, and every year, London expands to a larger area, and those beautiful buildings are so pleasing to the eye. But when you walk through certain characteristic neighborhoods, you can see women with heavy makeup, selling themselves to make money.

This is a city where power and money come first…

Of course, Gordon was not surprised at all, because the capitalists at the very beginning of the kingdom were the upper-class nobles, and a few people monopolized 90% of the capital.

The streets are very wide, all paved with slate, and polished very smoothly. On those well-maintained roads, the four-wheeled carriage doesn’t feel bumpy when running, but it is precisely because of the problem of the carriage that the smell outside is not good. .

The closer you are to the central area, you can find that people dress more appropriately. They are not in a hurry. Maybe they are walking in the huge square, or they may choose clothing and jewelry that suits them in the shops on both sides of the street.

The carriage finally stopped in front of a large mansion, which was Duke Strange’s mansion.

Of course, the Duke’s mansion is of course more than that.

The two soldiers standing upright silently watched the three people who gradually entered, and then stopped the long spear in front of them.

“This place belongs to the Duke’s mansion, not a place that ordinary people can enter.”

Although Gordon and the others were well-dressed, they could not see any noble identity. Only Gordon stood up at this time.

“We came to visit the Duke. This is a letter from Viscount Burton, and we have brought important news. This is Jon, the adjutant of the Explorer, who has brought important news that the Duke needs.”

Of course, the two guardsmen had heard of Viscount Burton, the son of Duke Strange. It is said that he was sent by the Duke to the Caribbean Sea for training and has not returned for about five years.

“Sir, please wait a moment, we need to inform the housekeeper…”

A soldier trotted in with a letter. These people came for business, and they didn’t want to delay.

Not long after, a butler wearing a silver wig and a white robe led the three of them in with the Duke’s reception order.

“The Duke is waiting for you in the living room. I hope you will pay attention to your etiquette and words.”

“Understood, sir.” The three replied.

Duke Strange, one of the most powerful people in the world, holds the empire’s navy, facing such a person, even if he is standing there, it will make people feel great pressure, and Gordon is clearly unwilling to have a bad relationship with such characters.

After passing through the huge front hall, I came to the meeting room on the side. Every square meter of the ground here is covered with exquisite carpets, and the huge gold chandelier above the head is even more blinding. Gold decoration, there are many paintings, on the windowsill, there is even porcelain from the East.

“This is……”

The butler looked at Gordon’s eyes and replied, “This is the porcelain brought back from the East by the French in 1700. At that time, it took a lot of effort to get it, but now we have signed a trade agreement with the East. In the future, these things Possibly more.”

It is no longer a secret that the East India Company and the Qing Dynasty in the East signed a trade agreement in Guangzhou. The captains of powerful and large ships are ready to run this route, because it is said that the profit is higher than that of the slave trade.

The butler said so, and then pushed open the door of the living room.

“The Duke is already waiting for you inside.”

The three of Gordon nodded, then walked in. In front of the square table, a burly man was sitting on a chair, reading the letter that Gordon had brought, with a smile on the corner of his mouth.

The duke is not as big-bellied as a king, but he is burly, and although his clothes are gorgeous, he does not appear vulgar.

“I want to know which one is Captain Gordon~www.mtlnovel.com~ My son praises you very much.”

The Duke looked up at Gordon who was walking in front and nodded, then got up from the chair and walked in front of several people: “I think you are Gordon. How is Burton lately?”

The three of them kissed their chests and saluted, and then Gordon said, “Lord Duke, Lord Burton is very good and misses you very much.”

Strange laughed. His ignorant son finally grew up a lot. After five years of absence, he finally knew how to send a letter to his family. Although every month, the military reported the latest news of Burton. bring back.

“Gordon, Burton praised you very much in the letter. I hope I can help you. I don’t know what you want?”

“Sir, I want the right to trade in arms, and to be able to build a ship in the Royal Navy’s shipyard!”

The duke looked at the young man in front of him. His appetite was not small. The weapon certificate was worth a thousand dollars. The trade has always been under the monopoly of the official. grade.

“Gordon, I have to remind you that you only helped Burton kill a group of pirates, and your capital is not enough.”

“Of course, Lord Duke, so I brought the second sincerity, the clue of El Dorado…”

Gordon stepped aside, then motioned for Jon to come up.

But at this time, Jon’s heart was not calm. He didn’t know where he leaked the information about the Eldorado clues. Did the captain figure out all this long ago, or was it really a coincidence?

The Duke looked at Jon’s face and thought for a moment, and finally remembered who it was: “Lieutenant Thomas Jon, where is Adudin?”