Returning to the Taipan chair and sitting down, Zhong Yi fell into deep thought.

As mentioned above, the reason why Zhong Yi took Chen Jinmu and the underworld forces in Yinjiang at the beginning of his departure was for three reasons: first, he killed people and deterred Yinjiang officialdom; The second is to take the opportunity to master the regular armed force of the Yinjiang Garrison Division, but these two are not the main reasons, Zhong Yi's main reason is to make money!

Because Zhong Yi had already expected that he would definitely encounter financial difficulties after taking charge of Yinjiang.

In fact, at this time, there is no local government that is not troubled by financial difficulties!

If Zhong Yi wants to gain a firm foothold in Yinjiang and then open up the situation, it is impossible without money!

However, the stolen money obtained from the fight against Chen Jinmu and the underworld forces is only enough for him to gain a firm foothold at best, and according to Zhong Yi's estimate, it will be bottomed out if he deals with this year! Later, if you want to open up the situation and usher in development in Yinjiang, you have to find another way, because Yinjiang no longer has a second Chen Jinmu to kill pigs for him.

Moreover, even if there is a second Chen Jinmu to kill him, it will be a drop in the bucket for the development of Yinjiang, because the next funds that Zhong Yi needs will be an astronomical amount!

However, Zhong Yi has also been prepared for this.

In the end, I am afraid that this matter will have to fall on the heads of foreigners, and I still have to find foreigners to borrow!

Zhong Yi just thought of the foreigner here, and Gong Weiqian came in to report: "Attend, the foreigner is here again." ”

"Foreigners? It couldn't have come at a better time. The corners of Zhong Yi's mouth hooked slightly, and he said, "Please let them in." ”

After a while, Gong Weiqian led Richmore, Commodus, and MacJoseph in, and this time all three ministers came.

Gong Weiqian poured a glass of boiling water for the three foreigners, and then bowed and withdrew, he knew that Zhong Yi was going to discuss important matters with the three ministers next, and it was not suitable for him to stay and observe.

In the face of elders or colleagues, Zhong Yi can basically maintain courtesy.

But in the face of Li Qimo and the other three, Zhong Yi no longer suppressed his nature.

"How?" Zhong Yi said, put his feet on the table, and the whole person Ge You slumped on the big chair, shaking his feet and saying casually, "Think about it?" ”

The faces of the three Richmore were filled with shame.

But in the end, the three of them still suppressed their anger.

Because compared to money, the mere number of courtesies is really not worth mentioning.

"I've figured it out." Richmore breathed a sigh of relief, tried to convince himself to remain calm, and added, "We are willing to pay the 100,000 pounds, but we have one condition. ”

"I'll correct it, it's 110,000 pounds! Because after a day. Zhong Yi smiled slightly, and said, "As for the conditions, you might as well say it and listen to it?" ”

Li Qimo said in a deep voice: "We don't care who all the big smoke houses in Haishu, Jiangdong and Jiangbei end up into, but you must guarantee that these smoke houses will reopen one day!" ”

Hearing this, Zhong Yi's expression immediately cooled.

Richmore's heart immediately flooded with a trace of apprehension, and he didn't know where he had said something wrong.

But he still stubbornly continued: "Also, all the opium in the tobacco house must be ordered from the Three Guns Foreign Company!" ”

Hearing this, Zhong Yi couldn't hold it anymore, picked up the Browning pistol resting on the big table, pulled the bolt, and then aimed the muzzle of the black hole at Richmore's face.

Richmond's face turned pale in shock, and he said in a trembling voice: "You, what are you going to do?" ”

Commodus and MacJoseph also looked at each other, they didn't understand at all, why did Zhong Yi suddenly turn his face?

Zhong Yi pointed a gun at Li Qimo and said sharply: "Li Qimo, believe it or not, I will kill you now?" I can assure you that I will make everything seamless! Outsiders will only think that you died in an accident! ”

"You?!" Richmore felt his throat dry, but he didn't dare to pick up a teacup and drink water.

"And you!" Zhong Yi turned his gaze to Commodus and MacJoseph again, and said, "If you dare to opium in front of me, don't blame me for turning my face and not recognizing people!" ”

It was only at this time that Richmore finally understood why Zhong Yi's reaction was so fierce.

It turned out to be because of opium! It seems that their previous guess was right, Zhong Yi has zero tolerance for opium! He simply did not allow anyone under his rule to smoke opium!

Richmore looked at Commodus and MacJoseph with a dejected expression.

Commodus and MacJoseph were also deflated, it seemed that there was no opium business to be done, at least not in Yinjiang City! Now they only hope that the Commander's Department of the Third War Zone can do some work, so as to keep the channel to Jinhua, otherwise they will really have no money to make.

But the harsh reality soon dealt them a heavy blow.

Zhong Yi continued: "You don't have to use the name of the Third War Zone Governor's Department to smuggle opium from Yinjiang to the rear, as long as I, Zhong Yi, am in Yinjiang for a day, I will never allow a box of opium to pass through here!" This kind of narcotics, which bring disaster to the country and the people and only harm the bodies of our compatriots, must be banned! ”

Richmore shook his head, got up and said: "In this case, we have nothing to talk about, we will not give a ransom of 110,000 pounds, and the ninety-seven Royal Marines can continue to be locked up if you want, but I might as well remind you that there is a limit to the patience of the British Empire." ”

At this point, the negotiations have completely broken down.

Richmore decided to break the jar and broke it.

Anyway, the opium business can't be done, and it's a big deal not to be a minister, but even if he is not a minister, with his previous savings, he can live a comfortable life in Shanghai, London, and even the United States.

"Looks like the Minister is not going to talk to me any more." A smile appeared on the corner of Zhong Yi's mouth, and he said, "However, I also want to remind you, Mr. Minister, that Chen Jinmu is not stupid, he actually secretly kept a lot of physical evidence of transactions with you, such as the manifest for picking up goods from the Three Guns Company......"

After a pause, Zhong Yi continued: "I think the people from the Customs and Excise Department should be happy to see these manifests. ”

"Are you a threat?" Li Qimo laughed instead, if he wanted to continue to do business, he still had some scruples about the customs, but now he is not doing business, and even Yinjiang does not plan to stay, so he will not care about the inspection of the customs at all.

"It seems that you don't even plan to stay in Yinjiang anymore." Zhong Yi nodded, and said, "In this case, I really can't do anything with you, at least China's laws can't help a diplomatic envoy like you." ”

"If you know, it's good." Richmore sneered, "So you have no choice but to continue to cooperate with us, or wait to meet the monstrous wrath of the British Empire." ”