Make France Great Again - Chapter 862

The episode in Paris did not affect Libreville. Jerome Patterson, who had survived the double threat of malaria and cholera, could finally continue to choose the expedition team that went deep into the central region of Africa.

After screening Libreville and its surrounding expedition teams one by one, the information of British retired captain Grandy (Grandy’s information was bought by Jerome Patterson from some second-hand dealers in Libreville) appeared. On Jerome Paterson’s desk.

The data shows that Captain Grandi was a member of the Livingstone Adventure Team, and followed Livingstone to explore Africa. Victoria Falls was discovered by their team.

However, for some reason the Livingstone expedition was disbanded in April of this year, and Captain Grandi also left the expedition and formed an expedition of their own to explore.

Since the re-establishment of the expedition in May until now, Captain Grandi’s team has entered Africa several times and has returned safely.

After reading Captain Grandi’s information, Jerome Patterson was immediately convinced that this was the person he was looking for.

However, Jerome Patterson did not dare to find Captain Grandy immediately, because the identity of Captain Grandy was too sensitive.

Grandi is not only an adventurer, but also a retired captain.

His identity as a British captain made Jerome Patterson a little suspicious that Grandi might be the vanguard sent by Britain to explore the way.

After all, the first step in the colonization of the British government was for retired captains and missionaries to serve as pathfinders.

After you have figured out all the routes, the second step begins.

The Kingdom of Great Britain will issue orders to domestic capital, allowing them to use the power of money to control the capital in the area that has been explored, including but not limited to supporting local indigenous people, provoking conflicts between the two tribal kingdoms, etc., through a series of means to explore the area. of indigenous peoples are burdened with foreign debts that they cannot afford in their lifetimes.

When the colonized found that their foreign debts could not be repaid, they would choose to beg them to relax the period appropriately. At this time, the colonizing country could take the final step.

They will decisively tear off their pretense and refuse to forgive, and order push and pull to order them to pay off their arrears as soon as possible, otherwise they will choose to invade their country.

After this step, even if the invaded country has the ability to repay all the loans, Britain will not listen to any of their explanations. Complete their annexation after the collapse of their army.

Therefore, Jerome Patterson is still afraid of Captain Grandi.

Adhering to the prudent concept of not afraid of ten thousand, but afraid of the eventuality,

Jerome Patterson had given Rastigne an order two weeks ago to secretly investigate whether the retired captain Grandi had any special relationship with the British government.

Now that two weeks have passed, it is time for Rastigne to investigate.

Just as Jerome Paterson was thinking, Rastigne appeared in front of Jerome Paterson.

“Your Excellency the Governor!” Rastigne said to Jerome Paterson in a solemn tone.

“You’re back!” Looking at Rastigne who had returned, Jerome Paterson’s face showed a kind smile, and he hurriedly asked Rastigne: “The matter of Grandi, the investigation How about it?”

“After two weeks of investigation by my subordinates, I found out that the retired captain Grandi has nothing to do with the British government!” Rastigne said to Jerome Paterson in a gentle tone.

“Then why did he choose to set up an expedition?” Jerome Paterson then asked.

“The reason why Grandy set up the expedition was only based on his interest in the unknown! The British government never gave him any instructions!” Rastigne then replied to Jerome Bonaparte.

“So, we can recruit him to be our guide going deep into the interior!” Jerome Paterson asked Rastigne again.

“There’s no problem with that!” Rastigne nodded to Jerome Patterson, and then added: “However, we’d better sign an employment agreement with Grandi! In this case, he will If you want to go back, there is no chance for you to go back.

And I suggest adding our people to Grandi’s adventure team for protection, to prevent it from being used to spy on Grandi in disguise! ”

After listening to Rastigne’s suggestion, Jerome Patterson patted the table lightly and said, “Okay! Just do it! You immediately send someone to find Captain Grandi and tell him that The Governor’s Office of Burville is willing to support Captain Grandi and his team in exploring the African field and spreading the idea of ​​abolition!

Hope Captain Grandi doesn’t disappoint Libreville Governor’s House! ”

“Understood!” Rastignac answered briefly.

Immediately afterwards, Rastigne went to Pelosi, a stronghold in the south of Libreville under the order of Jerome Paterson.

It is located at the nearest point to the entrance of the Congo River, with a total population of about 2,000 people.

Most of the people living here are slave traders from European countries and the Arab region, and only a few scientific research and adventure teams are stationed here.

As soon as Rastigne, who arrived by steamboat, got off the ship, he spent a tip of 5 francs to ask the locals where Grandi was staying.

The locals who received the tip enthusiastically took Rastigne to a house made of wood, pointed to the house and said to Rastigne, “Sir, Captain Grandi is inside!”

“Thank you!” Rastigne immediately thanked the locals, and then went straight to the door of the wooden house and knocked on the door.

At this time, Captain Grandi in the room was discussing the next route with his partner, and Rastigne’s knock on the door interrupted their communication.

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Captain Grandi and his compatriots looked at each other when they heard the movement outside, none of them knew who was outside.

Captain Grandi hurriedly gestured to his companion beside him with his eyes. The companion nodded and tiptoed to the shotgun, picked up the shotgun and aimed it at the door, then made a gesture to Grandi.

In this place of no concern, all kinds of **** things are staged every day.

A shotgun is naturally something that every adventure team must prepare, and maybe one day the adventure team will be useful.

Captain Grandi, who was ready, shouted out of the room, “Who are you?”

Rastigne outside the room responded to Captain Grandi in a calm tone, “Mr. Grandi, my name is Rastigne!”

“Lastignac? I don’t know you! Hurry up! Don’t disturb me!” Captain Grandi ordered Lastigne to evict him.

Rastigne said to Captain Grandi calmly: “Mr. Grandi! I have been ordered to invite you to Libreville! If you don’t go, I will be very troubled!”

“On orders? On whose orders?” Captain Grandi asked again.

“A big man you can’t afford to offend!” Rastignac responded to Captain Grandi, “as long as you come with me, you will understand everything!”

“If I were to say no!” Captain Grandi responded to Rastigne.

After being silent for a moment, Rastigne said to Captain Grandi in an unquestioning tone: “Mr. Grandi! If you refuse me, then next time I will not come alone.

Instead, lead a company, or even a battalion!

But at that time, I am afraid you will obediently pass with us! ”

After listening to Rastigne’s words, Captain Grandi immediately realized that the other party was likely to be from the Libreville Governor’s Palace.

Because only the Libreville Governor’s Palace can make wild words, saying that they will lead a battalion of troops here.

The companions around also realized that the other party might be a visitor from the Libreville Governor’s Mansion, and asked Grandi what to do with their eyes.

After Captain Grandi pondered for a while, he stretched out his hand to signal the companion who raised the gun to put down the gun, and then signaled another companion to go over and open the door.

The two companions obeyed Captain Grandi’s orders, one put his flat shotgun by his lap, and the other trotted to the gate to open it for Rastignac.

“Thank you!” After Rastigne thanked the person who opened the door for him, he turned his eyes to the bearded Captain Grandi and said, “Mr. Grandi, we finally meet. !”

Captain Grandi looked at Rastigne carefully and asked suspiciously, “This gentleman, have we met before?”

“We haven’t officially met before!” Rastigne responded to Captain Grandi.

“Then why are you looking for me?” Captain Grandi asked Rastigne again.

“Our Governor wants to help your team explore Africa!” Rastigne said to Captain Grandi with a smile.

“Thank you very much, Governor of Libreville for your support!” Captain Grandi said to Lastigne, “However, we don’t need support yet!”

As an adventurer, Captain Grandi didn’t want to be bound by the Governor’s Palace. Having served in the British Army for a while, he knew exactly what the purpose of the Libreville Governor’s Palace was.

It is true that it supports the exploration of Africans and wants to use their knowledge to expand their territory.

“Mr. Grandi, are you trying to decline our invitation?!

‘ Rastigne’s expression immediately turned cold.

“That’s right!” Captain Grandi bluntly said to Rastigne, “I just want to explore quietly, not with a mission to explore! I hope you can forgive me!”

“Mr. Grandi, we won’t let you have a mission! How do you explore? Just follow the previous route! We will never interfere!” Rastigne tried to persuade Captain Grandi.

“Needless to say!” Lieutenant Grant responded coldly, “I won’t promise you this!”

“Then Mr. Grandi, think about it again! After all, you are not alone!”