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Chapter 1140 The Love Rival Returning from the Netherlands

"Monk, you have made great contributions to the battlefield in the Netherlands. His Majesty the King has appointed you as a lieutenant colonel of the infantry regiment. You only need to sharpen your skills before you can be promoted to the rank of colonel of the infantry regiment." Lester, who has great influence The count said to the slightly fat young man.

"Because of the attack on the sheriff, he was forced to leave the country and became a soldier sent to participate in the Netherlands War. He served for a full ten years, and was able to return to Britain as a lieutenant colonel of the infantry regiment because of your support, the Earl of Leicester. said the young man known as Monk.

"Who doesn't have the time of youth and vigor? Since your father has been dead for many years, you should serve His Majesty the King after you return to Britain." said the Earl of Leicester.

"Yes, I must serve for His Majesty the Great King, and use the artillery technology I learned from fighting the Spaniards on the Dutch battlefield!" Monk said.

"Hahaha, His Majesty the King has always wanted to establish a strong standing army, as well as a powerful Royal Navy. If His Majesty the King can get the gentry from all over the country to agree to the proposal to establish a standing army, then I will recommend you to the Standing Army to serve as a member of the standing army." Officer. After ten years of participation in the war between the Netherlands and Spain, you are also a nobleman, and you are exactly the outstanding talents we need." The Earl of Leicester said.

"I will definitely live up to your expectations!" Monk said seriously.

"I see that you have been secretly observing Sir Greenville. Those Chinese businessmen are indeed eye-catching. I don't know if His Majesty the King chooses to cooperate with them. I don't know whether it is a good thing or a bad thing for us in Britain. Originally, as His Majesty the King I should believe in His Majesty's decision, but it is a risky thing to conclude a treaty with the Easterners who have not been in contact for a long time... You and Sir Greenville are relatives, and once worked under him, Then you go over and catch up with him," said the Earl of Leicester.

"I'll have a chat with Sir Greenville, and I'll be back later." Monk said goodbye.

Sir Greenville took Li Jinde among the nobles in Britain, especially the big merchants in London and nearby areas, as well as the country gentry and nobles in the southwestern counties whom Sir Greenville knew.

"Although we are small in size in Britain, there are also many nobles who occupy a large number of manors. They have a lot of land and extensive power in the countryside. The nobles do not have a deep conflict with the peasants, because everywhere The country gentry fought for their interests on behalf of the farmers and herdsmen, and some nobles were even loved by the local people, and they echoed everywhere." Lord Greenville taught Li Jinde the rules of power here.

Li Jinde nodded secretly, but said in his heart that his father-in-law was originally a big landlord in a place called Devonshire in southwestern Britain, and he was also a member of the Devon County Councilor, so it can be said that he had economic and political privileges.

"Sir Greenville, long time no see!" Monk walked up to Sir Greenville and saluted Sir Greenville.

Sir Greenville showed a surprised expression when he saw Monk.

"Monk, have you returned to Britain from the battlefield in the Netherlands? Why didn't you notify me when you returned to London!" Sir Greenville patted Monk's shoulder heartily.

Li Jinde looked at that person, and found that he was a slightly fat young man, who seemed to have a faint murderous look on his body. Based on Li Jinde's years of experience, this was a person who had been on the battlefield and had seen life and death.

"I used to fight for our Britain under your command, and I still remember your teachings." Monk said.

"It's good to be able to survive the battlefield. Now that you are a lieutenant colonel of the infantry, you must have a bright future. Let's have a drink in private tomorrow night." Sir Greenville seems to be very enthusiastic about this man named Monk.

"I will definitely visit you tomorrow night. I don't know your address in London... Yes, how has Sarina been in recent years?" Monk asked.

Sir Greenville heard Monk asked about Selina's situation, he couldn't help coughing twice, and changed the subject: "She's okay... But it's a long story, I'll have a good talk with you tomorrow night when we're drinking. Les Earl Te has considerable prestige among military officers, and it is your honor to follow him to serve His Majesty the King."

"Did something happen to her?" Monk noticed that Sir Greenville was changing the subject, and asked persistently.

Li Jinde saw the young noble mentioning his wife from the side, and couldn't help being on guard.

"Well, to be honest, when you went to the Netherlands battlefield to help the Netherlands resist the Spanish offensive, Selina followed the royal envoy to a distant eastern country and married this Mr. Li Jinde. She is now People are tens of thousands of miles away in Huaxia, and they even have daughters..." Sir Greenville faced Monk with some embarrassment.

Just as Li Jinde felt guilty towards Sir Greenville, Sir Greenville also felt somewhat guilty towards Monk.

Sure enough, when Monk heard the news, his whole face became strange, and his body trembled slightly.

"But when I went to the Netherlands, didn't you say that you would marry Selina to me?" Monk's voice changed unconsciously.

"Originally, I did have this intention, but the world is unpredictable... This is Sarina's own choice, and even if you have a daughter, you don't have to force it." Sir Greenville said with emotion.

Hearing this, Li Jinde understood what was going on. This man seemed to be interested in his wife.

"You are Selina's husband?" Monk looked at Li Jinde, who had just recovered, with a bit of unkindness in his eyes.

He was able to make many military exploits on the front lines of the Netherlands battlefield. In addition to wanting to revive his family, he also wanted to marry a beautiful woman after returning to Britain.As a result, Li Jinde ran out and abducted Sarina, and even gave birth to her daughter.

"Exactly, please take care of me in Britain in the future." When it comes to family issues, Li Jinde doesn't want to back down.

Although the person standing in front of him was a nobleman with military rank, he was the director of the Western Trading Company, backed by a stronger and taller country, and he was not afraid of the other party at all.

"You're welcome..." Monk said gloomily.

The woman in the dream was taken away by the other party, and the other party had to take care of her. Is there anything more embarrassing than this?

According to the normal historical trajectory, George Monk, the infantry lieutenant colonel, will be the fourth fleet commander in the Anglo-Dutch War in the future, leading the British navy to defeat the sea coachman... However, after the Chinese people represented by Li Jinde came to Europe, everything was normal. The historical trajectory of Munch has been disrupted, and the trajectory of Munch's life has also undergone a turning point.

(End of this chapter)