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Chapter 26 Oh!Damn Orientals!

Norrington stood on the bow of the Intrepid, looking down at the soldiers who were busy on the deck.

The adjutant beside him was holding the record in his hand, and kept reporting.

"This cruise route is expected to depart from Port Royal, bypass the Pedro Islands, and reach the Mona Strait, where Mr. Tang will enter the Atlantic Ocean, and then we will return."

"It needs to stop for supplies in the middle, and Port Morant will be a good choice."

"The shells carried on the ship are enough to deal with two or three low-intensity encounters. Of course, I don't think any pirates will dare to attack the Intrepid."

Norrington waved his hand irritably: "Don't think about the pirates. If you meet them, it's bad luck. If you don't meet them, don't waste your time."

"How long is this cruise expected to take?"

"According to the normal speed, two to three months." The adjutant said: "But considering that the speed of the merchant ship is much slower than that of the Intrepid, let alone the Interceptor, it is expected to take three to four months."

Norrington frowned: "Four months? Too long."

It's not that he hasn't experienced such a long time of sailing, even in the sailing industry, it is too common to spend several months at every turn, but he really doesn't want to waste such a long time for an oriental man.

Especially, on this day when he was supposed to embrace the beautiful woman back home, not only did he not express his heart to Elizabeth, but he even had to set sail and parted from Elizabeth for so long.

Damn it, if my future father-in-law, Governor Swan, wants money, I have too many ways to make him richer, why bother to indulge that oriental man?

"The cruising time needs to be shortened." Norrington said, "I don't think it is necessary to go as far as the Mona Strait. I think Motland is enough."

"Brigadier General, the Governor emphasizes that Mr. Tang must be allowed to leave the Caribbean safely."

"Captain, I need to remind you that we are cruising, not escorting, and what the Easterners do has nothing to do with us." Norrington said coldly: "I respect Mr. Swan's opinion on the cruising route, but at sea, My order is the standard."

"Okay, Commodore." The adjutant lowered his head and continued to report: "According to the arrangement, the Interceptor will be at the forefront of the fleet, and Colonel Arnold will still be the captain. Mr. Tang's ship will be in the middle, and the Intrepid will be at the end. On the other hand, it is convenient for management and protection, no, it is convenient for our cruise."

"No, he should follow the Intrepid." Norrington said: "I don't want to see a private ship blocking the Interceptor's view every day."

"If there are pirates in the rear, I'm afraid we won't be able to stop them in time." The adjutant said halfway, looking at Norrington's face, he stopped in time: "Follow orders."

"It's almost time, let's go sailing." Norrington waved his hand: "Let the soldiers take their positions, the tricks played by the oriental man are about to wear down the fighting spirit of the soldiers, tell them, don't think that the royal family's salary is so good Leader, I don't want to see any lazy situations happen, or you will bear the consequences."

The anchor was slowly hoisted by several strong soldiers, the sails of the Interceptor and the Intrepid opened and were blown up by the sea wind, breaking through the sea and sailing out of the semicircular port of Port Royal.

Norrington didn't bother to see if the Easterner's ship was catching up. He walked directly through the deck into the captain's cabin, poured himself a glass of whiskey, and tried to calm down his restless mood.

"It's just for the purpose of accumulating seniority. A captain who is willing to go out to sea and cruise on the day of the promotion ceremony will be more likely to usher in the next promotion."

Norrington drank the wine in the glass, and the unique kerosene smell of whiskey exploded in his mouth.

"Elizabeth, wait for me for a few more months."

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There was a knock on the door, and Norrington put down his glass in dissatisfaction, and shouted, "Adjutant, I don't think there is anything that needs you to disturb me now."

"Commander, something unexpected happened." The adjutant's voice came through the door: "There seems to be something wrong with Mr. Tang's fleet."

"There is no need to bother me about the affairs of the Orientals." Norrington poured himself another glass of wine, dissatisfied: "I have repeatedly emphasized, adjutant!"

"We are cruising normally this time, and there is no need to pay attention to the affairs of the Orientals."

"But—" the adjutant hesitated, and finally could only answer: "Yes, Brigadier General."

Hearing the adjutant's footsteps leaving, Norrington finished his glass of wine in dissatisfaction.

"Mr. Tang one at a time. In just a few days, even the officers started to favor this Oriental. Let him stay in Port Royal for a few more days. I am afraid that no one is willing to make contributions in the sea and just want to circle around the Oriental. There are only Oriental gold coins in the eyes."

The waves shook the boat, so he simply stopped thinking about these troublesome things, and studied the chart while drinking for himself.

It was dusk in a blink of an eye, and the soldiers began to change shifts for meals. Norrington finally stretched himself, pushed open the door of the captain's cabin, and walked to the stern to enjoy the breeze.

The setting sun turned the sea surface into golden yellow, and the sea surface that the Intrepid passed by was sparkling, like thousands of golden fish jumping out of the sea surface, and looking into the distance along the water, densely packed ships covered the sea level.

"Ok?"

Norrington rubbed his eyes.

"Drinking too much and hallucinating?" He looked back again in disbelief.

Large and small merchant ships stretched out their sails dyed gold, like a fleet, following behind the Intrepid at a leisurely pace.

"Adjutant!" cried Norrington, "what's the matter?"

"Brigadier General—" the adjutant hurried over from the deck, puzzled: "What's going on?"

"Why are there so many boats following behind?"

"Oh, that's Mr. Tang's fleet." The adjutant said as a matter of course: "I didn't expect that Mr. Tang actually bought all the ships in Port Royal, tsk tsk, I thought he would only take away a ship of lucky ones." , is his wealth inexhaustible?"

"Is it just a matter of money?" Norrington slapped the railing of the deck heavily: "Why didn't you inform me? Fleet? An oriental man is also worthy of owning a fleet? He even followed the Royal Navy majestically?"

"The brigadier general doesn't allow me to disturb you because of Mr. Tang's affairs." The adjutant said helplessly.

"I—" Norrington's face froze, and then he became even angrier: "Damn, this is not just a matter of Orientals, pay attention to your position, Captain!"

"This oriental took away all the ships in Port Royal, and even most of the manpower! Those people should have created taxes in Port Royal and England in the Caribbean Sea, instead of becoming a private subordinate of an oriental!"

"What is his intention? Huh? Do the so-called travelers need so many people?"

"Give me an order to that damn Easterner to make these ships return immediately!"

The adjutant looked embarrassed: "Brigadier general, I am afraid we have no right to interfere with citizens' private property, nor do we have the right to interfere with citizens' independent choices."

"Besides, you have emphasized many times that we are just cruising normally, and what the Easterners do has nothing to do with us."

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Norrington was livid.

After a long time, he squeezed out a line of words from between his teeth:

"Let that Oriental come and meet me."

(End of this chapter)