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Chapter 1249 Live to see people, die to see corpses

While the East was developing relatively smoothly, the West was in chaos.

The Kingdom of France declared war on the Spanish Empire and the Holy Roman Empire, and joined forces with the Netherlands to fight against the Habsburg dynasty headed by the Spanish Empire and the Holy Roman Empire.On the surface, the two sides are fighting for their beliefs, but in fact they are fighting for the interests of their respective countries.

France wants to replace the Spanish Empire as the largest country in Europe, the Netherlands wants to be completely independent from the Spanish Empire, the Holy Roman Emperor wants to restore his authority in Germany, and the Spanish Empire does not want to build an empire on which the sun never sets So it declined.

The only possibility that can stand tall with nothing to do with oneself is Britain, which is alone overseas.

But the trend of civil unrest in Britain is becoming more and more obvious.

There is discord between England and Scotland, between the King and Parliament.Although the whole kingdom is still as calm as usual, a shadow hangs over the kingdom.

The news of the disappearance of the Chinese businessman Li Jinde spread back to the city of London, which intensified the turbulence of the situation and forcibly involved China in the disputes in Europe.

The Levant company fleet led by Sir Henry returned to London from the Mediterranean Sea, but Li Jinde was still missing among the returning crew.

The Chinese businessmen who came to London together with Li Jinde angrily surrounded the people of Levant Company.

"Sir Henry, shopkeeper Li is heading to the sea area called the Mediterranean Sea with your fleet, why did he disappear for no reason?!"

"Everyone, I don't know the inside story about Mr. Li's disappearance for no reason. Our employees in Halep are still inquiring about him. Once we find Mr. Li or find out any news about him, we will contact you immediately. The time will tell you..."

Surrounded by Chinese businessmen, Sir Henry, the governor of the Levant Company, had unspeakable difficulties in his heart.Li Jinde disappeared suddenly, and he couldn't find any trace.

If it is said that Li Jinde disappeared in the city of London, he can still use his contacts to inquire around, and may even alarm Charles I.However, Li Jinde disappeared within the territory of the Ottoman Empire. Sir Henry went to the local magistrate to look for Li Jinde, but it was of no avail. Sir Henry even doubted whether the other party was serious about finding someone for him.

It stands to reason that a living person would leave many traces before disappearing. It is impossible that the local bureaucrats could not find any traces of Li Jinde.

"Treasurer Li followed you to the Mediterranean Sea. Our two countries are covenant countries, so businessmen from the two countries have the responsibility to take care of each other. Why didn't you take good care of Manager Li in the Mediterranean Sea?"

"What happened on your trip? We need a detailed explanation, otherwise we won't be able to explain to our government!"

The angry Chinese businessmen and employees of Western trading companies still surrounded Sir Henry and others.

Li Jinde is their person in charge in London City, and also the agent selected by Chu Yun. If something happens to Li Jinde, they really don't know how to report it to Chu Yun, and it will be a huge blow to the Chinese businessmen. Their safety in the West is not guaranteed in any way.

"Before I set off, I had reminded Mr. Li that this trip was dangerous. The Ottoman Empire's attitude towards your country was unpredictable. It was he who insisted on going. It is really hard to blame me for this matter." Sir Henry said, "But I We will try to report to His Majesty the King, and let His Majesty order the ambassador to negotiate with the Ottoman Empire and try our best to find Mr. Li."

A group of Chinese businessmen and employees of Western companies couldn't explain why they saw Sir Henry, and they could see helplessness in each other's eyes in anxiety.

This is the Western Ocean, and the Kyushu Army has limited influence on this side. The Ottoman Empire has a population of 3000 million. It is not difficult to find Li Jinde alone among the 3000 million population.

And Li Jinde may not be in the Ottoman Empire, there are many countries around the Mediterranean Sea.

"Live to see people, die to see corpses. We must not let our people disappear in the West without any reason. This is our principle!" A group of Li Jinde's companions emphasized to Sir Henry.

Sir Henry wiped the sweat from his forehead: "I see, I will try my best to find a way..."

Sir Henry didn't have much to rely on at this time. The Ottoman Empire still looked down on the Kingdom of Britain at this time, thinking that the Kingdom of Britain was a second-rate country. How could it be possible to get the Ottoman Empire to take action because of finding someone.

Neither could King Charles I of England.

"My lords are all the companions of Shopkeeper Li. Please, my lords, help me out..." Xiao Lian, who was brought back by Sir Henry, never thought that she would see many compatriots in London, a foreign land, but she couldn't care less about getting excited. , but anxiously begged everyone who appeared in London to rescue Li Jinde.

"This is..." The Chinese merchants and hired workers couldn't help looking at Sir Henry with questioning eyes when they saw the Han woman in Ottoman silk.

"Mr. Li sold a slave he bought in the Ottoman Empire. It seems that you are from the East. A few days after this incident, Mr. Li suddenly disappeared. After Mr. Li disappeared, the only place I can help is Bring her back here safely. Since you are from the same country, she will be handed over to you. I will go to see His Majesty the King now." Sir Henry said.

As the governor of the Levant Company, which monopolizes Britain's privileges to trade in the Mediterranean Sea, Sir Henry is by no means an ordinary person. His father was the mayor of London and a member of Parliament, and he himself can easily meet Charles I .

"What were you doing when shopkeeper Li disappeared?" Huaxia merchants and hired workers had no choice but to place their hopes on this woman named Xiaolian.

"After being rescued, the slave girl planned to serve as a maid for shopkeeper Li, but shopkeeper Li treated me very well and didn't let me do these girly things. She even rented another room with me in the hostel... Now that I think about it, if the slave girl and Shopkeeper Li stays in the same room, even if he is sleeping on the floor, he can know what happened that night..." When Xiao Lian was telling about Li Jinde's disappearance, she sobbed and felt sorry for her failure to take good care of Li Jinde that night I blame myself.

"This is the shopkeeper Li's own arrangement. No wonder you. Could it be that this is a good luck?" The Chinese businessmen in London looked at each other, and this matter was tricky.

"Should we contact the Fourth Fleet at the port of Portsmouth and ask them to come to London to discuss how to deal with this matter?"

"No, at this time, send a messenger to Portsmouth Port in a large carriage to inform the Fourth Fleet. People from the Fourth Fleet came here again, and the delay was doubled. Why don't we leave some people to watch The property of the City of London, and the rest go to Portsmouth, and discuss the matter in Portsmouth."

"It's better to discuss this matter in the city of London, where we can also ask the King of Britain to provide us with assistance."

A group of businessmen were in a hurry, and finally decided to settle the matter in London.

(End of this chapter)