Hearing what she said, Jin Shiqi felt tender and tender for a moment. "How can I let it go?"

From a distance, he heard people talking and laughing outside. Jin Shiqi hurriedly packed Xiaoyao into the bedroom and went downstairs to welcome her.

As soon as I walked to the front of the hall, I saw Mr. Qian Wu Yongbo accompanying a middle-aged businessman. The man walked over in the middle with his hands folded and a high tone. He recognized him at a glance as Lu Baidao because Wu Yongbo once said that he had a very sexy complexion.

Black, now that I look at it, it is indeed dark and red, which is the physical sign of a long-term career at sea. The guy looked over, and his eyes were as bright as fire. I have long heard that this person is a big guy who kills white people, black people, and red people. At this moment

I can actually feel the evil spirit coming towards my face.

Jin Shiqi stood on the steps outside the hall, "Mr. Lu! I have long admired you!"

"I've met Du Si." Lu Baidao slowly raised his hand.

Jin Shiqi came down the steps and said some polite words: I have long admired my name, Mr. Lu has worked hard all the way, I have a lot of fun here, thank you for your care, Guangzhou is a nice place, and so on.

Lu Baidao didn't say anything, just nodded in agreement. He waved, and a servant gave him a greeting gift. Jin Shiqi opened the box and saw that it turned out to be a "telescope" - that kind of monocular telescope.

A necessary item for a pirate captain or something, it would be more coordinated if paired with a macaw. This telescope was a rare item at the time. At least several generals of the Longwu Navy did not have this equipment. Jin Shiqi couldn't help but be overjoyed, "Okay, okay, okay."

! Where did Mr. Lu buy it?" He almost said: Sir, buy 20 more for me...

"It was 'obtained' from the sea." Lu Baidao replied calmly.

Jin Shiqi knew in his heart that behind a simple word "get" there might be a lot of bloodshed. He hurriedly said: "It's hard to get, thank you for the generous gift."

After saying the polite words, Jin Shiqi, Wu Yongbo and Lu Baidao went upstairs together.

Lu Baidao entered the hall, but instead of sitting down honestly, he stood in the middle of the hall cautiously. He quietly flapped his nose and made a whirring sound, as if he smelled something. He squinted his eyes again and looked at the hall.

He looked around in the hall, and finally focused on the rattan box in the corner - it was Xiaoyao's packing box. He stared at the box viciously, as if he could see through it.

Jin Shiqi's heart was tense when he suddenly heard a "click" from the back bedroom. Lu Baidao suddenly turned around and stared at the door, as if he was about to pounce on it at any time.

"There is a woman." Jin Shiqi waved his hand, "It's funny..."

Wu Yongbo laughed and said, "Du Si is so charming!"

This Jincai Building was originally a romantic place. Mr. Lu only frowned, but couldn't say anything. The three of them sat down first, and the servants poured tea and served them, and then left one after another.

Lu Baidao's face was cold and he didn't speak much. In a few words, he introduced a wharf owned by Ding Laoxi Group, called "Dexing Wharf", which is the place for future "delivery" with Liuzhou Shuiying. Jin Shiqi had already

I heard that it is a riverside dock located in Xiguan, Guangzhou. It is the private property of the Ding family. It is guarded by private soldiers around the clock, so it is very safe.

Lu Baidao was about to talk about some details of the transaction, but Jin Shiqi interrupted him.

Jin Shiqi knew in his heart that Xiaoyao, the little demon hiding next door, must be eavesdropping. Now he is not sure about her identity - she came at a strange time, and the messy "power of attorney" cannot be used as a voucher. What if she is not

Ding Laoxi's granddaughter is in the Inspection Department, so people from the Shipping Department will have a lot of fun. If she is from Jinyiwei, then it will be completely over. And the sentence "I will castrate you even from the end of the world" is even more

She has quite a Dongchang style. All in all, be wary of her.

Jin Shiqi then said: "Please sir, please arrange these details. I will go to the pier to see them and elaborate on them later." He handed over his hand again, "Jin had heard of Mr. Lu's name when he was in Liaodong.

Senior, I have something to ask for advice at the moment."

Lu Baidao didn't respond to him, he just listened quietly, like a lizard.

Next, Jin Shiqi did not mention the private salt business, nor did he ask any sensitive topics. He only talked about his construction in Qianjiang in broad terms - diversion of water for farming, building bridges and houses, making good friends with the mountain people, and supplying agricultural products.

More than what he asked for, the cost of recruiting sailors was low, how charming the local girls were, etc., and then the topic turned to the sugar business. He asked Lu Baidao about the cane sugar market and foreign trade channels.

If these words were overheard by others, they would never expect them to come from the mouth of a hereditary military officer, but rather like businessmen exchanging information.

But Lu Baidao always had a cold face, raised eyebrows, and looked like he didn't deserve a beating. Ever since he entered this room, the old guy has been restless and looked like he had a stomachache. Could he really smell the enemy's breath?

He couldn't bear Jin Shiqi's enthusiasm, so he briefly explained some situations. Most of the sugar produced in the Ming Dynasty and Nanyang was shipped to India, West Asia, and Japan and Korea. The demand was also huge, but it was rarely shipped to Europe.

Go.(. Most of the sugar in the European market comes from the Americas. After all, the profit from shipping it from Asia is not as big as that of silk and spices. Jin Shiqi pressed him like he was squeezing toothpaste, and finally squeezed out some useful information.

But then, Jin Dusi asked another sensitive topic: "Sir, is there a coppersmith workshop that you are familiar with? Please recommend one."

As soon as he heard the word "copper", Nalu Lizard's eyebrows jumped slightly. His expression did not change, and he replied in a soothing and indifferent voice: "Of course there is, I wonder why Dusi asked?"

"I want to ask for a statue of a god." Jin Shiqi clasped his hands together. He briefly told that the Nandan Wei where he was was making friends with the mountain people. He had previously promised to present a Hua Po Temple and a golden statue. The metal in Guangzhou

The craftsmanship is exquisite, I just happened to invite one back.

"That's it." Lu Baidao actually smiled. It turned out that he could also laugh. It was amazing! He felt relaxed and nodded in agreement. He also said that he would order someone to contact the family later and inform the governor when he was ready.

.Jin Shiqi hurriedly thanked him on behalf of the 100,000 mountain residents who moved to various villages in the Yangtze River.

The atmosphere finally became harmonious.

Lu Baidao suddenly asked, "What kind of incense does Du Si smoke?"

"fragrant?"

Lu Baidao couldn't bear it any longer, and stood up crookedly. He sniffed a few times, and then walked to the rattan box in the corner. Jin Shiqi felt a chill in his vest. Could it be that this guy could smell it?

Fragrance recognizes women?

The atmosphere that had just improved suddenly turned a little awkward. However, Nalu Baidao had some status after all and did not dare to open the box directly. He only looked at Jin Shiqi suspiciously.

"Du Si came to Guangfu without a woman."

"Of course." Jin Shiqi replied immediately, "Isn't it all thanks to you?"

"Me?" Lu Baidao asked back, his eyes becoming somewhat sharp. He suddenly stared at the bedroom door, as if he wanted to kick it open. Jin Shiqi also stood up, thinking that this person would not be so rude.

!

But in an instant, the door suddenly burst open.

With a "chi" sound, a line of white smoke penetrated the outer hall and burst out of the window! It was a rocket. It grazed Lu Baidao's neck, and Jin Shiqi's shoulder shot out of the window, crossing over the courtyard of Jincai Tower.

, it hit the eaves of a house 30 steps away with a "bang" force!

Lu Baidao then took a few steps back with an "ah" sound and bumped his butt against the side wall.

Jin Shiqi and Wu Yongbo also jumped up and saw a girl ducking out from behind the bedroom door, holding a smoke-filled firearm in her hand and pointing valiantly at the three men.

"Little..." Jin Shiqi exclaimed, biting the name "Xiao Yao" in an instant without shouting out. "Little thief! Don't touch my rocket!"

What the little girl was carrying on her arm was a "quadruple bamboo tube" made of bamboo, with three rockets placed inside. It was the self-defense treasure that Jin Shiqi had kept in the bedroom.

Since the "Hundred Tigers Running Together" rocket brought by Jin Shiqi from Liaodong was dismantled, he built a few simple "shoulder-mounted launchers", in which the rockets are ignited and fired, and they are fired wherever they are pointed. This thing

The advantage is that it is light and easy to use, fast and powerful, but the disadvantage is that the accuracy is poor, and it is easy to burn the shooter's face.

In addition, it has one of its biggest hidden weaknesses: it cannot lean down. As long as you tilt it downwards by 15 degrees, the rocket will slide down with a "crash". In other words, in the current confrontation distance of less than three steps, as long as one

You can hide in its blind spot by rolling over.

But at this moment, the little girl was holding a smoking gun in her right arm and holding half a match rope in her left hand. Her momentum instantly calmed the crowd. Jin Shiqi couldn't believe it. This girl looked as pretty as a peeled lychee.

The girl was pitifully seeking protection half an hour ago, as if Lu Baidao would eat her if he caught her. Unexpectedly, she jumped out on her own initiative.

Woman, I really can’t believe it!

Wu Yongbo had already drawn his saber, and Xiaoyao immediately pointed the rocket at him, "Don't seek death! It has nothing to do with you!"

"She's looking for me!" Jin Shiqi also started shouting, getting rid of the suspicion of being an accomplice. "I am Jin Shiqi, let them go!"

"Fuck you!" Xiaoyao said angrily. She took a step forward and aimed the rocket at Lu Baidao who was hiding in the corner. "Uncle, who do you think I am?"

Lu Baidao's dead eyes stared at Xiao Yao's delicate round face. Suddenly, he shuddered. "I... I don't know."

"You dare not recognize me? Whatever you want!" Xiaoyao's chest was panting, but her voice was as usual, "I just asked where the old man is!"

"I'm looking for it too." Lu Baidao said hurriedly: "You misunderstood."

"Killed by you?"

"No! There is a reason for everything. Someone must have tricked you..." Lu Baidao was still explaining. At this time, there was movement downstairs, and then there were many footsteps rumbling up. Wu Yongbo didn't know the cause and effect, so he looked at Jin Shiqi, who slowly

He shook his head to prevent him from acting rashly. "We won't get involved. This is their private matter."

"I won't talk nonsense to you." Xiaoyao said, bringing the match rope close to the rocket's fuse, "There are still three arrows, I can shoot them on you one by one."

At this moment, the door of the room shook with a bang, and it was the private soldiers who were kicking the door open. Xiaoyao's hand shook, and she saw a puff of white smoke coming out, and the rocket actually ignited!

Lu Baidao, indeed, has been traveling around the world for many years and is experienced. In an instant, he made the right decision - he suddenly ducked and hid behind Jin Shiqi. Xiaoyao subconsciously aimed the rocket at it. Seeing the white smoke billowing,

The arrow flashed with cold light, and she stood heroically behind the smoke, staring at Jin Shiqi with a pair of bright and crystal eyes. "Get away!"

At this moment, brother Jin Shiqi made a dangerous decision... He made a football wall movement: protecting his face with one hand, protecting his treasure with the other, and rushed towards the rocket. There was only a short "bang" sound.

, his chest shook.

Wu Yongbo roared and rushed forward, hitting the bedroom door. The door was immediately bolted. Wu Yongbo kicked the door open twice, but only saw the bedroom window swaying and no one was there. He rushed over.

Looking out the window, I saw green shadows outside the window swaying, and I couldn't see anything anywhere.

"Jumped out!" Jin Shiqi shouted from behind, "Ah yo."

Wu Yongbo turned around again and saw that Jin Shiqi had fallen to the ground. His face was pale and there was an arrow sticking out of his chest.

The door to the outer hall was also knocked open, and Mr. Wang Bai and other private soldiers also rushed in. When they saw this situation, they all turned pale with fright. "The thief jumped out, hurry up and chase..." Jin Shiqi took a breath, "Don't

I'm afraid, I feel pretty good." But then there was blood spreading where the arrow had landed... and it took a long time before it spread to a piece as big as a copper coin.

Jin Shiqi let go of his hand, and the arrow fell to the ground with a "clack". Everyone hurriedly tore open his two layers of thin silk clothes. There was only a small wound between his chest and ribs, the size of a soybean, and the blood had already condensed into a lump.
Chapter completed!