Will he tell the truth?
Before coming to Haizhou, Governor Li was worried that the other party would never admit it. After all, admitting such a thing would definitely cause countless troubles.
When it came to the Qing Dynasty, they couldn't admit such a thing even if they were beaten to death. They kidnapped foreigners, and they were very respectable foreigners.
Why was the royal garden burned down more than ten years ago? Who doesn’t have a memory?
Would they admit to something like this?
But unexpectedly, as soon as Governor Li opened his mouth, Liu Kunpeng admitted it openly.
"Yes, Ming Dynasty has indeed promulgated corresponding laws. Any criminal who sells drugs like Ming Dynasty, no matter what country he is in, we will arrest him back to Ming Dynasty and try him according to the laws of Ming Dynasty."
ah!
He actually admitted it.
For a moment, Governor Li couldn't believe his ears. Originally, he thought that the other party would find various excuses and reasons to deny the matter. But they actually admitted it so openly.
"This, this, why didn't you say it before?"
"I just got the news too."
Liu Kunpeng answered directly and straightforwardly.
Without direct instructions from the country, he would never admit this. After all, this may cause a series of diplomatic troubles.
But who would ever want to tell him directly at home - we admit that we arrested Sassoon.
Why did the country tell him to do this?
One of the simplest reasons is that the reason why Ming Dynasty arrested Sassoon was not just to try a criminal. It was to tell the world about Ming Dynasty's determination.
This Sassoon who was kidnapped inexplicably will not alert anyone. But a Sassoon who was secretly arrested by the Ming Dynasty officials from abroad and returned to China for trial is enough to alert anyone.
This also means that Ming Dynasty needs to make this matter public and tell the whole world that Sassoon was arrested by us.
"This, this...why do we need to arrest him? There will definitely be trouble if we arrest him."
Governor Li asked with some concern.
When great gods fight, little devils suffer.
Of course he understands this. Originally, he just wanted to let the matter go, but now after Liu Kunpeng admitted that it was Daming who did it, he found that not only was the matter gone, but it would also bring him countless troubles.
.
"trouble?"
Liu Kunpeng shook his head and then said.
"We are willing to bear everything if we dare to arrest him. Anyone who dares to sell drugs to Ming Dynasty, no matter which country he is in, we will bring him to Ming Dynasty and judge him according to our laws."
Is this sentence overbearing?
Of course he is very domineering and arrogant!
Governor Li believed the British consul. After knowing this, he would be very angry. But what was the use of his anger?
Will he start a war like the Ming Dynasty?
Facing Governor Li who came to visit, Liu Kunpeng spoke in a serious tone.
"Mr. Governor, we are old friends. What I must say is that this matter is nothing to Ming Dynasty. However, we have all seen that after this matter happened, what happened in the capital?
Your pressure. I don’t know how many people didn’t use this matter to force you to step down, and I don’t know how many people were waiting for the opportunity to add insult to injury. Why would they do this? Is it just because of different political opinions?”
Shaking his head, Liu Kunpeng looked at him and said.
"If it weren't for the ambiguous attitude of the Manchu court in the capital, how could they be like this?"
"Hey, Mr. Li is also in a difficult situation."
Governor Li let out a long sigh.
"In recent years, no matter what Mr. Li does, there have been many restrictions. There are always some people who can't stand what Mr. Li does. It's not that they can't stand it, but because they don't want to open their eyes and see the world."
Looking at Liu Kunpeng, Governor Li thought of a joke.
"A few years ago, someone mentioned the Ming Dynasty in a memorial - saying that you will definitely be a thorn in the side of the imperial court in the future. What happens next?"
Liu Kunpeng smiled and said nothing. Of course he knew the joke.
The man's headband was removed on the spot. Why did it happen? - Because Ming Dynasty was long gone.
You, a dignified official of the imperial court, are making excuses for the Ming Dynasty, which did not exist hundreds of years ago. What are your intentions?
If you are not dismissed from office, whose official position will be dismissed?
"How can you hide your ears and steal the bell like this..."
Before Governor Li could finish speaking, Liu Kunpeng said with a smile.
"In this case, what's the harm if the Governor rebels?"
Once again, Liu Kunpeng put forward his suggestion.
"The Governor should have understood our attitude. Between the Qing Dynasty and the Governor, we definitely support the Governor. And with the strength of the Governor, as long as we take action, this matter will definitely succeed."
As the Ming Dynasty's consul in Haizhou, Liu Hengpeng's mission has always been to persuade Governor Li to rebel, because only in this way can China implement real reforms and catch up with the world.
"Hey, you guys..."
Li Hefei shook his head, then looked at Liu Kunpeng and said seriously.
"I've always thought about asking me to rebel, but the current situation is... difficult. There are Westerners outside, and there are long hairs in the south, and that's the northwest..."
Looking at Liu Kunpeng, Li Hefei said in a playful tone.
"I heard that you are also transporting weapons to the northwest. There are many arms dealers from the Ming Dynasty doing business in Lanzhou."
Not telling lies in front of real people, Liu Kunpeng certainly did not deny it.
"It's just business. The northwest...it's also the homeland of China. It's better to have someone guarding it there than no one guarding it there. Do you think this is true?"
"Then if Mr. Li sends troops to the northwest in the future,"
Governor Li asked directly.
"Da Ming will definitely be on your side by then. After all, we are old friends."
Governor Li nodded and said with a smile.
"Indeed, you and I are indeed old friends, but this matter about Sassoon..."
Looking at Liu Kunpeng, Governor Li said in a persuasive tone.
"If possible, try not to cause any trouble. After all, he is British."
This was of course persuasion from the perspective of a friend. After all, to a certain extent, they were indeed friends.
Offend the British.
Can the British be offended casually?
"No matter which country he is from? He is a model, a drug dealer who sells drugs like Ming Dynasty! Ming Dynasty will never be merciful to such people. After all, Ming Dynasty is Ming Dynasty."
Facing the governor's persuasion, Liu Kunpeng smiled. Of course he knew that the governor had good intentions, but the other party apparently forgot one thing - the Ming Dynasty is not the Qing Dynasty.
Then he said it directly.
"The Governor can directly tell the British that you have solved the case. The person was taken away by us. We will negotiate with them at that time. After all, we will eventually tell the world what it will cost to sell drugs to Ming Dynasty.
What a price! This doesn’t require any cover-up!”
The Ming Dynasty is truly worthy of being the Ming Dynasty!
Even the British are not afraid, they are so bold!
Look at this tough guy, he still refuses to listen... Governor Li couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
"In this case, if the British come to ask again, I can only tell the truth."
Okay, now I have done my best to be benevolent and righteous. I have given all the favors that should be given to me. As for what will happen next, it has nothing to do with him.
"It doesn't matter, it needs to be made public anyway. After all, there are a lot of drug dealers on the ground in Haizhou. If they can't learn from it, Sassoon's head will be lost."
What!
He actually wants to lose his head!
Governor Li looked at Liu Kunpeng in surprise and said in shock.
"Are you really planning to take his head?"
Facing the Governor's inquiry, Liu Kunpeng laughed loudly.
"No, we plan to take his head. Ming Dynasty is a country ruled by law. I think Ming Dynasty will never treat anyone differently because of their different identities!"
This chapter has been completed!