People are in the heavens, wealth can rival a country

Chapter 19 Promotion Ceremony
"Mr. Tang!"

"Mr. Anderson, hello."

"Mr. Tang! Good day!"

"Mr. Bergman, you have worked hard."

When Tang Sen stepped into the Royal Navy Fortress, the patrolling naval soldiers saluted Tang Sen one after another.

With a smile on his face, Tang Sen was always able to call out their names accurately and respond appropriately, which made the smiles and respect on the faces of the soldiers even more.

When they arrived at the courtyard of the castle, the ceremony was about to begin. The soldiers were lined up neatly, while the dignitaries of Port Royal were dressed luxuriously and surrounded them.

"Mr. Tang, I am about to send someone to look for you." Governor Swan greeted him directly, and said, "Please come to me, everyone has been curious about you for a long time."

In the past few days in Port Royal, it is not that no one invited Tang Sen to attend the so-called upper-class balls, but Tang Sen refused all of them——

It may be a good thing to meet these dignitaries in the long run, but for my current situation, it doesn't make any sense, it's a waste of time.

"It seems that I'm not late, am I?" Tang Sen smiled, met everyone's curious eyes and walked into the venue calmly, standing between Governor Swann and Miss Swann.

Miss Swan's complexion didn't look good, she just forced a smile in front of people, probably not only because of the theft last night, but also because of the dress from London that outlined her waist.

"You don't look very well, Miss Swan." Tang Sen started the topic.

"Don't worry about it, it's just annoying because of the heat." Miss Swan said, "Mr. Tang, is the game at the pier over? Did Will succeed in winning the money?"

"The game is still going on, I just came here when I have time." Tang Sen said with a smile: "Maybe Miss Swan can visit Mr. Turner with me later. I believe that with your support, Mr. Turner will be more successful." Grab wins the game."

"I will." Miss Swan hesitated, and whispered: "Mr. Tang, you said before that you knew a person with the same name as Will who was a pirate. Is it true?"

"Is Miss Swan interested in pirates, too?"

"No, no." Miss Swan bit her lips: "I just have some bad associations, about Will, last time—"

"Elizabeth!" Before Miss Swan finished speaking, she was interrupted by Governor Swan who had been standing aside, and he said dissatisfiedly: "Please pay attention to the occasion, today is Colonel Norrington's big day, I want a blacksmith The trifles of apprenticeships are not worth talking about here."

"Attention, Colonel Norrington. No, he can be called Brigadier General now, and he is about to enter!"

As soon as the voice fell, the sound of military drums and wind music sounded. The guard of honor walked into the courtyard along the arch, followed by well-dressed naval soldiers holding long guns. They lined up in two rows and faced each other under the order of the officers. Let the flintlock in your hand build a tunnel between the bayonet and the barrel.

Brigadier General Norrington, wearing a black general's uniform, strolled through the tunnel. Governor Swan had already been waiting at the end, and handed over the gold-encrusted rapier.

Brigadier General Norrington looked serious, unsheathed the rapier, and waved it neatly and gracefully according to etiquette.

The ceremony was rather cumbersome. The nobles standing under the sun were all sweating, and the wind brought by the small fans in their hands was not enough to cool people down. Passing the hand to Brigadier General Norrington, the military band walked over holding the violin, and the ceremony came to the part that everyone loved to see.

Navy hostesses in blue gowns held their heads high, carrying trays full of food and drinks into the patio with one hand.

"finally--"

Townsend heard Miss Swan let out a sigh of relief.

"This kind of occasion is boring, isn't it?" Tang Sen whispered.

"I thought people like Mr. Tang would be very used to this kind of occasion." Miss Swan also whispered: "Get ready, I think you will have to deal with a lot of people today."

Having said that, several people have already walked towards Tang Sen with wine glasses.

Miss Swan took the opportunity to slip into the shade.

"Mr. Tang, please allow me to introduce myself, I am—"

"Sorry." Tang Sen directly interrupted the visitor: "I think I still have something to talk to Brigadier General Norrington, excuse me."

Ignoring the other party's froze expression, Tang Sen walked directly towards Brigadier General Norrington.

Time was precious, and Tang Sen didn't want to care about the feelings of these people.

"Mr. Tang?" Brigadier General Norrington looked down at Tang Sen, "Our first meeting came a bit late."

At this time, he was in high spirits, and he didn't seem to be wasting too much time on Tang Sen. He just said bluntly: "I hope you are ready to go to sea. I will go out to cruise on time in the afternoon. If you miss it, even if it is Governor Swan intercedes, and I fear there is nothing I can do."

"Of course, Brigadier General." Tang Sen didn't show any strangeness because of Brigadier General Norrington's condescension, but said: "I think, I have made all the preparations."

"It's just that, to ensure safety, my ships and sailors may be a little too many. I hope the Commodore General doesn't mind."

Norrington snorted softly: "Oriental, I don't care."

"I know that your purpose of currying favor with Governor Swan is to get the Royal Navy to escort you, but I have to warn you that the Royal Navy will always end up with the Royal Family of England. This trip, I am just a normal cruise, not a cooperation."

"I allow you to follow my ship, which is reasonable and compliant, but don't try to make any small moves under my eyes, I will see your despicable thoughts."

"The Commodore General seems to have a big opinion on me." Tang Sen asked calmly.

"For a person like you, being able to stand here and talk to me is already the greatest tolerance I have for you."

Brigadier General Norrington turned around cleanly: "This conversation is over."

"Goodbye, Commodore."

Tang Sen looked at the other person's back and smiled.

This young officer was as tough and proactive as he had expected.

"Mr. Tang Tang, please don't mind what the Commodore General said. He often does this." A hesitant voice came from the side. Tang Sen turned his head and saw a strange navy soldier.

"Thank you for your comfort, sir." Tang Sen said with a smile, "It seems we haven't met before?"

"Yes, Mr. Tang!" Seeing Tang Sen's response, the soldier said excitedly, "I've always heard about Mr. Tang's name. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to take a shift for five consecutive days, so I can't even meet Mr. Tang in person. .”

"What's your name, sir?"

"Roger, Roger Newgate, I'm the chartist of the Intrepid."

"." Tang Sen froze for a moment, the composition of the name is a bit complicated.

"You have a good name, Mr. Newgate, and it looks like I'll see you on this cruise."

"Of course, Mr. Tang!" Roger waved his arms: "I'm looking forward to it."

"Me too." Townsend held his wrist and put a row of gold coins in his palm: "Have a nice chat, Mr. Newgate."

"Don't get me wrong, these are just to thank you for your comfort."

(End of this chapter)