PFC Chapter 123 are all loyal
Chapter 123 are all loyal
Chapter 123 are all loyal
Chen Wenbin was initially quite looking forward to the trip to Prussia, because Prussia had suffered from many years of war, leaving behind many orphans and widows, which would be a good source of immigrants for his North American territory.
However, after learning more about the reforms Frederick II was undertaking, he felt that his trip to Prussia was becoming increasingly pointless.
Frederick II actually issued a decree requiring Junker landowners not to sell serfs to Prussia, and he also attracted a large number of foreign immigrants in an attempt to make up for the population lost in the war.
This left Sir Chen in a difficult position, but he had already promised George III and could not go back on his word.
So now that House has brought it up, he simply drags this guy along to Prussia; it's good to have an acquaintance to chat with on the way.
"Sir, I would be happy to travel with you, but I need the Lord's permission first."
Major House certainly wanted to go to Prussia to broaden his horizons. As a naval officer, foreign travel experience would be a qualification for promotion. However, he was promoted by the Earl of Halifax and had to return to England to report after completing his mission.
Chen Wenbin laughed and said, "That's easy. I'll write a letter to the Lord and ask you to stay with me. The Lord won't refuse. I'll be staying in Paris for another half month. You can come with me after you get his reply."
Major House beamed with delight. "That's wonderful! Thank you, Sir!"
Lord Chen waved his hand, "I've already said, just call me by my name—unless you don't want to be my friend?"
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"Of course not!" Major House quickly replied, "As long as you're willing, I'll always be your most loyal friend!"
"Haha! That's right!"
Chen Wenbin laughed heartily, then chatted with him about the Royal Navy and news from London. It wasn't until more than an hour later that he and David saw him out the door.
After the two returned to the study, Chen Wenbin sat in an armchair, looked at the blond lawyer who appeared to be only twenty-eight years old, and asked, "—David, now tell me, how are the various companies doing while I was in London?"
"Everything is normal except for the continued shortage of macfetish at Robin's Pharmacy!"
David Jones gathered his thoughts and stood at his desk to report: "Robin Metals has delivered eight King's Carriages to customers. Before I left London, the total number of orders had exceeded 54."
Robin New Town in North Bloomsbury is also under construction, and Mr. Morris is overseeing the site.
And the Pacific Trading Company, Mr. Eric Lovelat and Captain Robinson want to purchase a second-hand armed merchant ship, but Mr. Adams and Mr. Morris feel that your approval is needed before payment, and you authorized Madam to make important decisions before you left —”
Chen Wenbin frowned and asked, "What's wrong? Diana isn't willing to pay for the boat?"
David Jones shook his head. "No, the lady had Anthony and Mr. Smith pay for the ship that very day, but Mr. Adams seemed rather dissatisfied—he thought the money should be spent on hiring merchant ships for Providence Shipping Company, rather than purchasing ocean-going vessels."
"—Anyone else? Besides John, is there anyone else who thinks this way?" Chen Wenbin asked calmly, looking at David Jones in front of him.
David Jones, unable to fathom his boss's thoughts, could only continue in a factual tone: "—Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Morris are worried that you will oppose continuing to purchase merchant ships, Mr. Edward Scott supports Madam's decision, and Reverend Davis believes that since you have authorized Madam, you should listen to her."
"What about the other company management?" Chen Wenbin pressed. "Have they made any statements?"
David Jones took a deep breath and looked at Chen Wenbin, saying, "Sir, they, like me, were all personally interviewed and hired by you. When you were in London, we obeyed your orders; when you weren't, we naturally obeyed those you authorized!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Wenbin stared at him scrutinizingly, and the latter straightened up and met his gaze honestly.
"----very good!"
Boss Chen smiled faintly. "I already know of your loyalty! David, what reward do you want?"
"No! Sir, I am not seeking praise or reward from you!"
David Jones said solemnly, "I want to be your true follower! A follower like Mr. Adams and Mr. Morris!"
I have decided to bring my wife and children with me to North America, and I hope you will accept me!
Marvin, Jenkins, and Brooke, lawyers from the company's legal department, made the same decision.
Mr. Stevenson, the deputy manager of Robin Metals Company; Mr. Glock of Robin Construction Firm; and Mr. Lawrence, the manager of Robin Pharmacy.
They all aspired to become vassals of the Robin Chen family and establish their own clan in North America!
Vassal families —
Chen Wenbin sized up David Jones, a playful smile on his face.
He was not a nobleman and theoretically had no right to have a vassal family, and it was no longer the era of medieval nobility—but David Jones and the company's top executives still expressed their desire to be his vassals.
Why did they do that?
It wasn't because Lord Chen suddenly shuddered and released a loyalty field—it was because they also saw Lord Chen's development prospects in North America.
The Mississippi River Plain is vast enough to accommodate many new nobles!
If Sir Chen can become the great lord of the West, then they can follow him, become small and medium lords, and eventually become nobles of the New World!
Of course, the premise is that they are loyal to Lord Chen, otherwise why would Lord Chen include them?
Lord Chen already had a group of followers from Rhode Island around him, and the Scott family, Diana's mother, and even Mary's Irish relatives, were all more trustworthy than them.
If they don't demonstrate their loyalty soon, David Jones and his ilk will miss this opportunity for upward mobility.
"David, do you know?"
Chen Wenbin did not agree immediately, but emphasized: "North America is a wild continent. Unlike Britain, there are no perfect laws and systems there, only various risks that can make people lose their lives at any time."
Compared to the law, people in North America are more willing to trust the firearms in their hands and believe that only force can protect their property and lives.
You are used to life in London, and you may find it very difficult to adapt to life in North America. You will most likely have to build houses yourself, cultivate land, and whip workers under the sun to pick cotton—you may even be bitten to death by poisonous snakes, killed by Native Americans, or infected with terrible yellow fever and malaria.
In short, I think you should seriously consider the risks involved; not everyone can successfully survive in North America!
"Jazz!"
David Jones listened attentively and, without any hesitation, insisted, "We are all prepared to lose our lives!"
We would rather die in the process of pioneering North America than give up the honor of being your followers!
As long as our children can inherit what we have worked hard for—death is not so terrible!
We know that you are a leader worthy of our loyalty, not only because of your outstanding abilities, but also because of your generosity and sense of responsibility.
I trust you will take good care of the families of all your followers, just as you did in North America and London, providing adequate compensation for the wounded and the dead, and ensuring their children receive an education—that will be enough!
What you sow, you reap. Since his beginnings in North America, Boss Chen has been using various means to accumulate reputation and influence, which has now manifested in the choice of David Jones and others—loyalty!
How could he bear to refuse such loyalty?