On the boat, Father Solger looked up.
A large number of seabirds were circling in the sky, and the familiar port was right in front of us.
This scene, accompanied by the sea breeze, made him feel as if he was in another world.
Everything was fine when he left, but when he came back he was left alone.
At first, he was full of ambition to go to Dajing to preach and explore new areas.
As a result, the cellar hall was indeed built, the missionaries disbanded, and there were two powerful local competitors at the door...
Dajing and his group saw too many new landscapes and heard too many new ideas.
The doctrines he had insisted on were gradually shaken. With the port in front of him, he didn't know what it would feel like to return to the church...
Just as he was lost in thought, a man came up from behind and said, "Father, this time you go directly to see the emperor and the bishop. If they are willing to negotiate peacefully, you can come to the port to find me at noon tomorrow, and we will notify the fleet to come over."
Hearing Kalemi's voice, Father Soljie said without turning his head, "There is one question I can't figure out. The people of Dajing are not afraid of the church, nor are they afraid of Feika. Why don't they send the fleet directly over here, but instead send us two here first?"
Kalemi smiled and said, "Brother Gou said it was for peace. Dajing's fleet had conflicts with the church before. If the fleet came directly, there might be conflicts. He doesn't want to see bloodshed."
Father Soljie looked up at the sky and couldn't help but sigh: "Master Lai is indeed a true gentleman. He must have noble blood."
It has to be said that along the way, Lai Gouer's profound knowledge and rich insights really broadened his horizons and benefited him a lot.
He is very meticulous in his work and kind to others.
It's not surprising that he made such a decision.
Kalemi laughed secretly behind him.
What's for peace? It's all bullshit. The main reason is that Xiaoshuai is still stuck in Fee Card. Lai Gouer hopes that this secret line can play a role, so he can receive some intelligence in advance and be prepared.
If we enter Hong Kong with great fanfare, we might be monitored and something unexpected might happen, and this secret line would be cut off.
It doesn’t matter how the priest’s negotiations with the church king go. As long as he gets in touch with Xiao Shuai, the fleet will come over immediately.
If you are not convinced, just fight first. Beat him up and then talk slowly. You can talk however you want.
In order to avoid being recognized, he deliberately gained more than 20 pounds and grew a big beard. His image has changed drastically.
When the boat reached the shore, the two natives really did not attract any attention.
Walking in the harbor, Kalemi covered her mouth and nose in disgust, tiptoed and walked carefully, complaining: "Damn it! This shabby place is always like this! Will someone die if they lay the floor tiles?"
There were many fishmongers around, and many internal organs and bones were thrown on the ground at random, and the air was filled with a strong fishy smell.
Father Soljie also felt extremely uncomfortable. He frowned and looked around without saying a word.
Suddenly he stopped and said solemnly: "Don't you find that something is wrong here?"
Kalemi shouted, "Something's wrong? Of course it's wrong! It's so dirty and messy, there's nothing right about it!"
"No, look there." Father Solger pointed to the fish stall.
Kalemi took a closer look and became very curious: "Hey? Why are there no fish heads on this stall?"
"It's not just this stall, all the stalls have no fish heads." Father Solger was confused.
He remembered that fish were sold whole in the past, but why were fish heads chopped off now? And he couldn't see any discarded fish heads near the fish stall.
"Who cares? Maybe it's because the competition is fierce and everyone prefers to buy the fish body directly." Kalemi raised his hands and said, "Father, let's separate here. I want to go home and I won't go with you."
Hearing this, Father Soljie did not hesitate and nodded, "Okay, then we will meet here at noon tomorrow."
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After bidding farewell to the priest, Kalmi followed the path in his memory and found Bahrain Street, where the poor gathered.
Old John's Dumpling House is just down the street.
As he walked along the street, he looked around and his heart gradually calmed down.
There was basically no change since the last time he came, so he came to the right place.
Just as he was thinking this, Kalemi suddenly stopped, raised his head and looked around anxiously.
We’re here…but where’s Old John’s Dumpling House?
He remembered that this should be the location of Old John's Dumpling Restaurant. Now the shops on the left and right are aligned, but the place that was originally the dumpling restaurant has become a bakery.
Did you remember it wrong?
Kalemi frowned and continued to walk forward, but after walking a dozen steps he felt something was wrong, so he turned back and looked around.
Finally, we stopped in front of the bakery again.
But at this moment, a figure slowly walked up from behind him and patted him on the shoulder.
The man was wearing a black cloak and was wrapped tightly.
Kalemi was startled suddenly: "What are you doing?"
The black cloak smiled sinisterly: "Friend, are you looking for something?"
Kalemi was confused: "Uh... yeah, what does it have to do with you? Do you know what I'm looking for?"
"Hehehe, stop pretending. How could I not know what you are looking for?" As he said that, the man in the black cloak pulled Kalemi to the corner and suddenly opened one side of his cloak!
He said in a deep voice: "Brother, would you like to buy a cup?"
"???"
"These are all top-quality goods, including sea bass, black porgy, six-line fish, water snakes, and octopuses! The fish cup and octopus cup are two silver coins, and the snake cup is four silver coins. The price is fair!" The man began to introduce them non-stop, "I just got them, they are all juvenile fish, the size is just right, and they are absolutely fresh."
Looking at the wooden barrels hanging clanking under his cloak, Kalemi gradually became petrified.
"Are you crazy? How dare you sell fish so expensively when they are in a tube?"
The man in the black cloak pulled his face, closed his cloak and said unhappily: "My friend, this is boring. My deep-sea cups are all carefully selected. How do I remove the fish teeth? Can I choose the size? How do I keep the fish fresh? All these are costs."
"Also, my cup is unique. The interior is designed to fit the fish body, so it can hold the fish gills firmly, ensuring that it is full of vitality and does not move around."
Kalemi looked him up and down, then said hesitantly, "What the hell are you talking about? It's just a fish in a tube, and you're telling me that this thing can be bought with silver coins?"
"Do you still think the cups are still as cheap as before? The Pope's ban has been in place for a year. You're lucky to meet me. Ask around on Bahrain Street and see if anyone has the same conscience as me?" the man in the black cloak said proudly.
The more Kalemi listened, the more confused he became, and his head started to hurt.
What a mess, I can't understand a word!
How come I went to Dajing and lost touch with Feika?
"I'm not here to buy your broken cup! I'm asking you, are you from this street?"
Hearing that he was not buying a cup, the man in the black cloak obviously lost interest: "Of course, but if you want to inquire about the information, you will be charged, five copper coins."
"Okay! Let me ask you, do you know where Old John's Dumpling House is?"
The man in the black cloak suddenly froze, his expression changed, and he slowly raised his head: "Say it again, what are you asking about?"
“Old John’s Dumpling House.”
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