Chapter 348 Tell them directly that we need supplies!
"Our supplies are a little insufficient. What should we do now? You know, now we have more than 10,000 mouths waiting to eat. For up to five days, if we don't get new supplies within five days, we must leave here immediately, or we can only go ashore. Since these days, the red-faced Major General Ford looks a little melancholy at this moment.
The waterway to Jiangning Mansion has allowed Fu Kang'an, the general of the Qing Dynasty, to block it tightly with countless fishing boats, warships, artillery, chains and other messy things. Even if a small sampan wants to pass, I'm afraid he has to be careful with his toes to pass through.
As for the back road, it is still very smooth. Every day, Major General Ford will send a small fleet to patrol outside the mouth of the Yangtze River to prevent the back road from being interrupted, but Liang Sanhuai told these British people with certainty that they don't need to worry about this. The important thing is not to overly provoke the empire. Their way back will be very safe, because the political axe of the Qing Dynasty and even the emperor of this empire are eager for them to take the initiative to leave.
Yes, it can show off its power in the center of an empire, but the other party only dares to hide in the distance and look at the fleet of the British Empire with hatred and fear, and even has no courage to attack. You know, this is a huge empire with more population and region than the whole West, just like a He only walked leisurely, nibbling at the soft meat of the fierce shark's ribs, and this fierce shark had no way to get himself. This feeling was really pleasant.
But now, a new problem has come, that is, Major General Ford received a report from the attendant that the food was a little insufficient, which made him nervous. Soon, an emergency meeting was held in the flagship conference room for this matter, and Liang Sanhuai, a resourceful Chinese interpreter, has become For such an important meeting of the British, because he has proved his value with practical actions, and his suggestions seem to be very important to the British present.
"I support landing. Let's see. Although there are many Qing [***] teams on the river bank around us, they are all so vulnerable. As long as we look for a town to launch an attack, I believe that we can get enough supplies from there, and even surplus." Henry, a colonel of the British Imperial Army, said as he squeezed his thin and bloodless lips. His gray eyes, which were deep into the eye sockets, were like the evil spirit that sucked blood at midnight.
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"I agree with the colonel's suggestion, which is the best way for us to solve our current predicament," a naval officer stood up and agreed with Colonel Henry's suggestion. However, Major General Ford rubbed his forehead. Although he also thought Colonel Henry's suggestion was very good and normal. They had done this in India before, but for some reason, he vaguely felt a little inappropriate, but he couldn't say what was wrong.
"I also agree. After all, we can't leave here and return to Macao or Luzon for resupply. In that way, it will make the empire think that we have retreated or afraid. Therefore, we can't leave here and can only resupply nearby." Shi Dangdong clenched his fist and danced to increase his persuasion. Let our soldiers attack and let the army of this empire know that the army of our British Empire should not be underestimated.
Sandong's passionate speech was approved by many officers, but the imperial ambassador Macartney frowned deeply, subconsciously turned his head and saw Liang Sanhuai sitting in the inconspicuous corner next to him. He keenly captured Liang Sanhuai's calm The anger under the face, as well as disdain and contempt.
This makes Macartney feel a little embarrassed. Yes, he knows that although Liang Sanhuai hates the political axe and emperor who rule his nation, he loves this land and this nation, so this is a very normal emotion, so he must do something, at least explain that Liang Sanhuai should not take himself These people are regarded as a group of robbers.
Although their behavior is no different from that of robbers, at least they have to put on a beautiful coat to whitewash them, at least to be more beautiful and magnificent.
"Dear Liang, you don't seem to agree with Colonel Henry's advice, which I can understand your feelings." Macartney cleared his throat, took out a pack of cigarettes from his arms, handed one to Liang Pengfei's hand, and said thoughtfully.
"No, distinguished ambassador, I don't agree with Colonel Henry's suggestion, because this suggestion is too... stupid, yes, this adjective can show how bad this proposal is.
If you do this, you will put yourself in a completely embarrassing situation, and it will also anger the hatred of the nation for you. Moreover, it is getting farther and farther away from what you want to get..." Liang Sanhuai's voice was not loud, but at this time, everyone could still hear Liang Sanhuai's words clearly. Almost at the same moment, everyone turned their eyes to the only non-European here: Liang Sanhuai.
There is contempt, disdain, doubt, and of course, anger. For example, Colonel Henry feels that he has been humiliated. What are you talking about, sorghum? Do you know that you are insulting a soldier, an officer of the British Empire, you damn yellow pig. Do you have the courage to stand up and pay for what you said?!" Colonel Henry waved his hands excitedly and clenched his fists. Angry, he was like a Spanish bullfight that seduced the red eyes of the red cloth.
"Is there no way to accommodate anything in your mind except violence and killing?" Liang Sanhuai stood up and looked fearlessly at Colonel Henry, who was stopped by several officers.
"I'm going to kill you! Gun, give me a gun!" Colonel Henry blushed so much that he almost dripped blood. With his movements, the fake fly on his head fell to the ground somehow, revealing his half-bodied, ugly forehead.
"Enough, I've said enough!" Macartney's angry shouting made the originally messy conference room deserted in an instant.
"Coloon Henry, I hope you can maintain the reservedness of a British gentleman, and you, dear Liang, you should not insult a British [***] official like this, which is not good for you. Although you have a magical means..." Macartney knew very well that although Liang Sanhuai was not as strong and strong as Colonel Henry, Macartney had seen Liang Sanhuai meet several British sailors who disliked him on the deck one day. As a result, there were three strong and fierce British sailors. The arm was dislocated, and there was another skill that made him fall into the sea. Liang Sanhuai told him that it was called martial arts. Although Macartney did not understand the term martial arts, he knew that there was an amazing power lurking in the Chinese body that did not look very strong. He didn't think Colonel Henry would get any favoritism under his men.
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"Your Excellency, you misunderstood that I'm not targeting someone. What I'm aiming at is just this stupid suggestion." Liang Sanhuai said without changing his face. He raised his head and turned his mouth slightly in the face of Colonel Henry's crazy eyes, which could almost shoot a steel knife. Although he really wanted to take this opportunity to make this British idiot suffer a little, he seemed to have no chance, which made him feel very sorry.
"Oh, well, I hope to hear an explanation that makes me and the officers present feel reasonable. Dear sorghum, as a friend, I hope you don't embarrass me and our friendship." Macartney frowned and said unhappily. He had lowered his posture. Why is this guy so ignorant?
"If you follow Colonel Henry's advice, how do you think the imperial court and the people will react?" Liang Sanhuai did not continue to sell the customs, but said sharply, "In this way, you will only be regarded as a group of robbers by this country and the people in this land, just like the Japanese pirates who went to the coast of this continent more than 200 years ago."
"Do you think a country will condescend to negotiate with a group of robbers? I know that you also have pirates in Europe. When dealing with pirates, do you use guns to deal with pirates, or do you use pen and paper and medals in your hands? Liang Pengfei's voice was not high, but it seemed very powerful. Moreover, every word he said made these British people unable to find half of the flaws, and let them understand that Colonel Henry's advice was indeed stupid.
"No country and political axe will negotiate with the robbers, and if you do so, then this empire with a huge population base and more than a million army will be angry about it. If they don't care about the cost, then I don't think we have a chance to leave alive."
"So, can you have a better suggestion than this, Mr. Liang? I heard that you Orientals have always been good at that kind of so-called strategy. I want to know if you also understand it." Colonel Henry sneered and said that although he had calmed down now, his suggestion made the Chinese who threw himself into face refute it perfectly, which made Colonel Henry hate him and killed the guy with one shot.
Unfortunately, this Chinese is highly valued by Macartney, and Major General Ford has a good friendship with him. Therefore, although he can't do that, he doesn't mind making more trouble for this self-righteous Chinese at all.
"It's very simple. Tell them directly that we need supplies." Liang Pengfei turned around and smiled at the colonel. For some reason, everyone present felt that his smile was very dangerous and sinister...
(to be continued)