Reborn As a Pirate

I don’t know if it’s because of psychological factors. After the Earl announced his plans for the Baton Rouge Legion, his image in Lorraine’s eyes changed drastically. the lucky ones.

His current appearance is a little unpredictable, and the bright sun outside the window has duly covered him with the brilliance of a wise man.

Lorraine tried to judge with his heart whether his partner's sudden jump from bronze to king was a benefit or a disadvantage to him. As a result, the advantages outweighed the disadvantages.

As far as Lorraine is concerned, his biggest risk in this matter is that the cooperation between the two parties started with a conspiracy, and this conspiracy obviously disrupted the earl's established rhythm for a period of time, and there is a possibility of being hated or even retaliated.

But this conspiracy was born in compliance with the facts from the very beginning. Lorraine did not choose a certain individual to bear the blame, but chose the broad whole of [French nobles].

To make mistakes collectively means that no one makes mistakes, and to conspire collectively means to conspire without one.

No one will really stand against the Earl for this matter, and Lorraine does not have to worry that one day, some person or family will jump out and tell the Earl that there is another black hand behind this matter.

It has been concluded.

As for the rest, there are only benefits left for Lorraine.

When the Earl received the invitation this morning and hoped that he would properly prepare the next business plan, he was filled with unrealistic feelings.

Although Lorraine also hopes to open the smuggling channel as soon as possible, it is probably not now.

Everything is still undecided at the moment, and the smuggling is discussed hastily under the condition that the main premise is uncertain. It seems that the Earl was frightened by the assassination a few days ago, and planned to use smuggling as a threat to ask Lorraine to carry out some unrealistic action.

For example, completely eliminate the source of the assassination.

Lorraine even prepared for the worst. Once the earl spoke, he would completely abandon the previous investment and find another way out.

Anyway, although the effort these days is not small, but with a Brigantine in return, this business cannot be called a loss.

It turns out that Lorraine underestimated the Earl this time.

After conquering the Baton Rouge Legion, the Earl has full confidence in the defense of New Orleans. The next step is the political game of the French court, what to seize, what to give up, who can cooperate, who can threaten, From Lorraine's point of view, the Earl was full of confidence.

That means, the conversation that follows is real.

How much profit can be obtained in exchange for planning these days depends entirely on the direction of the next negotiation.

Thinking of this, Lorraine and Carmen glanced at each other, and straightened their backs at the same time.

The count smiled: "It seems that you are ready."

"Actually, I didn't make any preparations. I just believe that the Earl will not let his kindness go unrewarded."

"Goodwill..." the earl nodded, "Many things have happened recently, and malice has lingered over New Orleans. Among them, your kindness is the best gift God has given me, and it deserves to be rewarded."

"I'm all ears."

"Kenway, in your opinion, what exactly is France's aid to the American allies?" The earl started a topic that was not expected by Lorraine.

Lorraine couldn't help being at a loss for a moment, frowning and muttering: "Aid..."

"Let me put it another way,

Do you think the business between France and the United States is simply Charleville and the Continental Army? "

"this……"

The count stood up with a grin and walked to the window of the study, staring at the sky outside the window in a daze: "After the victory in Saratoga, the French colonial authorities, at the invitation of the United States, declared war on the colonial authorities of the British New World, officially intervening in the war. .”

"This is an important war. Although we don't want to admit it, we are not stronger than the British in the world. The British have a vast colony and are good at management. They are completely different from the casual Spaniards. This Sooner or later, it will become the fuse that breaks the balance of power between France and Britain."

"No one wants to face the next cruel Hundred Years' War. This is the consensus of France."

"So we have to help our American allies win because that's the closest we have to British power, apart from the homeland and the Mediterranean."

"Support!" The earl sipped the spirits in his glass, took a heavy meal, and put the glass on the table by the window, "We support all free people in the New World who are willing to fight the British, whether they are the Continental Army or not." , the militia of the states, or the lowly Indian!"

"Whatever they need, we will deliver. Rifles, pistols, cannons, military uniforms, medicines, instructors, consumables, and the army, except for people, are almost all carried out by smuggling."

"In this decisive battle, I will give the mercenaries enough space to gain merit, but it must be the Baton Rouge Legion that will win the final victory. France needs this victory, and I myself need to win in this way."

"After the victory, I will go back to Paris. The great and benevolent queen is my greatest ally. She has begun to find more allies for me. There, with the help of those allies, I will get what I want most things."

"It's up to you now, my future dealer, which products do you think should be included in our list, and which high-quality customers should we seize?"

Lorraine was not in a hurry to talk, and his mind began to spin rapidly.

The earl had held back the announcement for some time, but the wind didn't even get through.

Behind him is the famous Mrs. Deficit, the real ruler of France, the wife of Louis XVI, Queen Mary. This alone has guaranteed that the Earl, who will win the victory and strengthen the power of France, will be in the next court game. Big win.

Lorraine needs to figure out how many key benefits the earl can get in this game and how much power to speak, followed by commodities and buyers.

So what can Earl get?

The first is the title. The apex of ordinary French nobles is the earl. At this level, the Galvez family has already stepped on the ceiling.

He must pursue a class leap, that is, from ordinary nobles to French nobles, and become a member of the first-level parliament.

As long as this goal is achieved, it doesn't matter whether the title is promoted or not. Anyway, it is impossible for him to establish his own marquis in France. The Galvez family does not have such a background at all.

It can be seen that the earl's political pursuit should be to be named a French nobleman, based on the New World, continue to serve as the governor of Louisiana, or go further and become the governor of New France.

That's why he needs the support of the military.

Whether it was giving up the profits of intercepting smuggling earlier, or planning to let the Baton Rouge Army win the battle of New Orleans, it was all to win the favor of the military.

Moreover, a newly born French aristocrat based on the New World is also the most suitable agent for Queen Mary.

That queen loves money very much. Interesting rumors about her are spread all over the world, even overshadowing her political talent, and people often overlook that she is the real helmsman of the French ship, not the Louis XVI on the throne.

Thinking of this, things became clear at once.

The earl will gain a great voice in the New World, such a person does not need to care about Lorraine's opinions at all.

The reason why he initiated this conversation was just to see Lorraine's choice, so as to decide how much agency power to give Lorraine after taking power.

This is the essence of the conversation is an assessment!

Lorraine smiled slightly, turned to look at Carmen: "Carmen, did you say it or me?"

"I'm just the captain's business executor. On such decision-making issues, the teaching you have given me has always been to follow orders. No matter what decision you make, I will support you wholeheartedly."

Carmen, as always, gave the most appropriate assist at the most appropriate time. Lorraine took advantage of the situation and stood up, bowing deeply to the earl.

"Count, this is my answer, I hope you won't be disappointed."

:. :