Chapter 12 Tragedy on the sea is always like this
Mr. William Turner does have a handsome face.
It's a pity that the less decent clothes made him look more like a coachman when he stood next to Miss Swan.
Miss Swan didn't seem to care about this. She happily introduced Mr. Turner to Townsend, and did not hesitate to praise him. She bluntly said that the man had superb casting skills and would soon become the best blacksmith in Port Royal.
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Tang Sen is naturally not interested in the blacksmith. What he cares about is the blood flowing in his body.
Of course, if I remember correctly, Mr. Turner also has good fencing skills.
"Mr. Tang." Facing this strange oriental face in front of him, William Turner behaved politely and respectfully: "I have heard your rumors, and I even know old Bernard... He is the man who won ten points by guessing heads and tails.
The old sailor of gold coins, you changed his life."
"If money alone can make people happy, I will be happy to contribute a little." Townsend smiled and said: "Mr. Turner, do you think money can bring you happiness?"
"Of course, at least in most cases, yes." William Turner waved his arms: "Mr. Tang, I think money and status are the lifelong pursuits of most people, and I am no exception. Only with money can I have
ability to pursue my happiness, right?"
As he spoke, he glanced at Elizabeth who was standing aside without trace. Elizabeth keenly caught it. She said bluntly: "Will, you know, I never care about this."
William Turner was a little embarrassed and quickly lowered his head and said: "Miss Swan, please don't get me wrong."
"How many times do you want me to stress this to you? Please call me Elizabeth."
"At least one more time, Miss Swan."
"Ahem -" Tang Sen interrupted the conversation between the two and said: "Mr. Turner, I wonder if you are interested in participating in my game?"
"Of course! Of course!" William Turner's eyes suddenly lit up. He talked to Elizabeth about Mr. Tang's selfishness, wasn't it just to get this opportunity?
At least in the foreseeable future, he might only be able to watch silently as Elizabeth paired up with the high-spirited Colonel Norrington, and even entered into marriage, while he was just a blacksmith apprentice, and
Where do you have the qualifications to step in?
But if you can win Mr. Tang's game, everything will be different. Five hundred gold guineas, although he is still far away from being a superior naval officer, is enough to separate himself from his current class and have the courage to express his feelings to Elizabeth.
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"Very good." Tang Sen nodded reservedly and said, "Let's go to the dock. I think the people of Port Royal have been waiting for a long time."
He paused and suddenly said: "By the way, speaking of which, I know another person, also named William Turner. I think this is also the fate between us, isn't it?"
William Turner was stunned. After a moment, he suddenly said urgently: "Mr. Tang, my father has the same name as me. Is that man a sailor? He looks similar to me?"
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"Unfortunately, the William Turner I know is not a sailor." Townsend kept walking and said: "He is a pirate. Of course, now he is not even a pirate."
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"As for the appearance... Mr. Turner, you don't want to know that all that is left of that poor man is a miserable, creepy shell."
Mr. Turner's expression suddenly froze.
"Please forgive me for being abrupt." He smiled bitterly: "Since my mother died, I came to the Caribbean to look for traces of my father. In so many years, this is the first time I have heard news that may be about my father. Unfortunately, I
's father can't be a pirate."
"The father who sailed and the mother and son who were left on the shore are always tragedies on the sea, aren't they?" Tang Sen stopped the topic and said: "I believe you will find your father, Mr. Turner.
Oh, the dock is here."
As expected, the pier was already crowded with people. When Tang Sen walked over, the noise came like a wave.
No need to introduce himself, Tang Sen’s face is already recognizable enough in Port Royal.
The crowd consciously made way for a passage, allowing Tang Sen to walk smoothly to the center. The already tired navy soldiers quickly stood up with their guns in their arms, trying to appear energetic, and inside the glass box surrounded by soldiers
, the brilliance of gold coins is still dazzling.
"Soldiers, thank you for your hard work."
Tang Sen did not waste time to talk about the situation, and waved to the rear. Warrant Officer Tom walked forward carrying the small wooden box that had been prepared long ago.
"I'm here to fulfill my promise last night. Because the Royal Navy worked all night to protect citizens' property, I will give each person ten gold coins."
He opened the small wooden box, and the soldiers' eyes were immediately attracted to the gold coins.
"I have to emphasize that, witnessed by many citizens of Port Royal, this is purely a gift from me. Now, gentlemen, are you willing to accept my gift?"
"Of course!" the soldiers shouted.
Tang Sen smiled with satisfaction, counted ten gold coins from the box, handed them to the nearest navy, and said: "Sir, can I know your name?"
"Darwin Paul, sir!"
"Mr. Paul, please don't call me sir, I'm just a traveler."
"Yes, Mr. Tang!" The soldier took the gold coin excitedly and saluted: "It's a pleasure to serve you, Mr. Tang."
Tang Sen smiled and patted his shoulder and walked to the next soldier: "So, what's your name?"
"Wallace Corey! It's a pleasure to serve you, Mr. Tang!"
"Bell Stanford! It's a pleasure to serve you, Mr. Tang!"
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Tang Sen took the trouble to talk to the soldiers one by one. In the eyes of everyone in Port Royal, if it weren't for the golden coins in everyone's hands, he would have seemed to be condolences to his subordinate officers.
In fact, even when facing their superiors, the soldiers have never been so energetic.
It wasn't until he handed the gold coins to the last soldier that Tang Sen clapped his hands and said, "I think gentlemen are already exhausted. Please go back and rest. Of course, these gold coins still need to be kept on the dock for a few days."
, I welcome any enthusiastic navy to come to protect citizens’ property, and I will spare no financial resources. My commitment will always be valid.”
"Mr. Tang... I'm not sleepy yet. Can I continue to guard here?" A navy man raised his hand boldly.
"Oh, Mr. Dennis." Tang Sen recognized the other party's last name and said with a smile: "I am happy to accept your protection, but I cannot delay the navy's business because of my personal affairs."
Tang Sen naturally has a degree of restraint in his heart. If the soldiers are absent from the navy's normal duty in order to make money, I am afraid that Colonel Norrington will not be able to sit still.
At least now, I don’t want to completely anger the naval commander of Port Royal.
What's more, how could Tang Sen's target be this mere fifty marines? Only by taking turns can he come into contact with more people.
"Guarding the safety of Port Royal is more important than these mere yellow and white things, isn't it?"
Chapter completed!