() On the eighth day of the voyage, we finally arrived at Southampton Port. Since it was already evening, there were no trains bound for London, so Liu Fu and his party found a better hotel in the port area to stay for one night.
, took the train to London the next day.
Due to the tiredness of the journey, Liu Fu and his party did not stop in London. They rented four carriages in front of the train station and went straight to David's family estate in Ilford, a northern suburb of London.
This manor was left by David's great-grandfather and has a history of more than a hundred years. Since David became successful selling medicine in Europe, he has reinvested in renovating the manor. The main building of the manor has three floors, all made of stone.
It is built of bricks. Due to its age, although it has been repaired, it still looks very heavy.
Earl Joseph suddenly saw his son and was very surprised. However, since there were still guests, the old Earl was very gentlemanly and left his son aside. He warmly greeted Liu Fei and his party to visit his manor, and introduced himself very proudly.
Several domesticated thoroughbred racehorses.
Liu Fu endured the fatigue and followed the old earl around. In addition to being more interested in this ancient building and the beautiful and peaceful environment around him, Liu Fu knew nothing about horse racing. In his eyes, mixed blood and pure blood were just nothing.
It's just a little taller than Taiwan's horses.
After entering the main building, Liu Fu discovered that, completely opposite to the cold and gloomy feeling outside, everything inside seemed so warm and comfortable due to the burning fireplace, the reflection of the flame and the light of the chandelier. After the meal, Joseph invited Liu
Fu went to his smoking room and tasted the fine Cuban cigars collected by the old count. While sipping whiskey, he talked about various experiences.
Joseph knew very early that this young man from the East, who was second only to God in his son's mouth, was not only his son's savior, but also a pillar of his son's business. Although David is now a rich man famous in Europe and America,
Judging from David's words, he still had a lot of trust or superstition in this governor-general with yellow skin and dark eyes.
Liu Fu sat in a high-backed armchair in front of the fireplace, resting his feet on a low pillar covered with thick animal furs. He held a fine cigar with green smoke in one hand and a whiskey glass in the other. He took a puff of cigarette and spoke.
A sip of wine, combined with the roaring flames in the fireplace, filled my whole body with lazy heat.
"This noble nobleman really knows how to enjoy himself. He doesn't need to drink alcohol or smoke cigars. He can sleep comfortably just by curling up in a chair and warming up the fireplace." Liu Fu listened to Joseph and David chatting while despising these British elites.
their lazy life.
"Liu...you are now the president of a country? Oh, can you tell me how big your country is? I have always wanted to see the East, but unfortunately I have never had the right opportunity. In this regard, David is better than
His father is much luckier." Joseph rubbed the beard on his lips with his fingers and asked Liu Fei.
"Oh, my country was just established a few years ago. Like the British Empire, it is an island. It used to be part of the Qing Dynasty, but it was ceded to Japan by the Zheng Fu as compensation for the defeat. But we do not agree with the Zheng Fu's cession.
He was also unwilling to let a foreigner rule him, so he decided to
Li. In a few years, when the surrounding situation stabilizes, I will invite you, Lord Count, to visit my country and visit your grandson Sandro. He is currently studying in our middle school and his grades are not bad.
." Liu Fu briefly introduced the current situation in Taiwan to Joseph.
"Yes, my Sandro, he is 17 years old, but he has never met his poor grandfather." When talking about his grandson, Joseph looked at David with dissatisfaction and pitifully
complained.
"Your grandson is living very well in Taiwan, and his mother is taking care of him. I will definitely accompany you to Taiwan when I have time." David was admiring his father's collection when he suddenly heard the topic turn to himself.
He quickly comforted his father.
"No, I can't wait any longer. My grandson is almost an adult, but he still doesn't know his biological grandfather. I've thought about it, and I'll go to Taiwan with you. Anyway, South Africa is at war, and most of the mines have no workers.
I happened to be visiting my grandson. As for safety issues, you don’t have to worry, at least I
I am still an earl of the British Empire. I can protect myself. Liu, can you take this poor old man with you?" Joseph suddenly broke out. Perhaps due to his age, when he mentioned that his grandson was already a teenager,
He had never seen it before, so the old count made the request very firmly.
"That's no problem, but we still have to go to France and Germany. My main purpose of coming here this time is to take a look at the navies of each country, so as to make predictions for the development of Taiwan's navy. Mr. Count, why don't you wait until we arrive from Germany?
Come back and set off together." Liu Fu and David looked at each other and comforted Joseph helplessly.
"Then you have to promise me. David has promised me several times, but in the end he ran away secretly alone. I no longer believe in his promise to me." The old earl probably was deceived by David.
Well, whenever I mentioned this matter, I became angry with David.
"I promise that you will definitely see your grandson this time, and you can stay in Taiwan as long as you want..." Liu Fu knew that David refused to take his father to Taiwan because he was afraid that some of his experiences in Taiwan would be revealed.
Secret, so hurry up and help David out.
After Liu Fei and David exchanged vows and guarantees, Joseph finally calmed down and returned to his gentlemanly demeanor and slow conversational tone. In the previous chat, he learned that Liu Fei wanted to see the British Navy.
The old count proudly introduced a person in his circle
Friend, it is said that he is a Conservative MP and is currently a member of the Naval Committee of the British Admiralty. In Joseph's opinion, going to the British Empire's military ports to visit the majestic appearance of the British Empire's warships is the best way to improve the strength of the British Empire.
Propaganda is much more honorable than sending out thousands of troops.
With Joseph's relationship, the matter of visiting the British Navy was quickly settled. However, according to Liu Fu's suggestion, the old earl did not say that Liu Fu was the president of Taiwan, but instead named David, a former Royal Navy and current electrical appliance
The tycoon facilitated the visit in the name of donating a sum of money to the navy of the motherland, and Liu Fu went with David as his partner.
I stayed in Joseph's manor for a few more days and learned how to ride horses and hunt. However, Liu Fu's motor cells were not sufficient. After several days of learning, she could only walk, but could not run. Rabbits and waterfowl could not go beyond 30 meters.
It’s basically impossible to hunt, and they are not as good as those two American girls. Jacqueline can already accompany Joseph on horseback riding walks, and Rosalia hunts n times more than Liu Fu every time, making Liu Fu a match for these two nobles.
