"Mr. Grandi, I hope you can consider carefully! After all, you are not alone!"
The mont these words were spoken, everyone’s expressions changed drastically. They understood exactly what Rastigne ant.
Captain Grandi’s companions couldn’t help but aim their guns at Rastigne, saying with a stern expression, "Sir, please take back what you just said!
Otherwise, I can’t guarantee my shotgun won’t go off accidentally!"
Staring at the dark muzzle of the shotgun, Rastigne couldn’t help but feel a bit intimidated.
After all, a person’s life is only once, and who knows if the opposite side will really fire.
Although Rastigne was terribly afraid in his heart, he still maintained a calm expression on his face.
Because Rastigne was not only representing himself this ti but also the colonial governnt of Libreville, he firmly believed Captain Grandi would choose to submit.
With a slightly fearful expression on Captain Grandi and his companions, Rastigne stepped forward a few steps, pointed to his own head, and spoke word by word to everyone in the room, "Sir, you can now point a gun at , and even pull the trigger to kill .
But you must bear the consequences of doing so. Believe , the Governor’s Mansion of Libreville will not let anyone present escape.
They will find you and your family and kill you all.
No governnt in the world can save you."
As soon as Rastigne’s threat ended, Captain Grandi commanded his companions to lower their shotguns.
The companions obeyed Captain Grandi’s command and lowered their guns, Rastigne breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, saying, "That’s a wise choice!"
"Mr. Rastigne, you win!" Captain Grandi said to Rastigne with a slight defeat.
Rastigne rely smiled slightly and said nothing.
"However, I hope I can et with your governor!" Captain Grandi spoke to Rastigne again.
"Of course!" Rastigne nodded to Captain Grandi, "I ca here to invite you to Libreville to et with our governor!"
"Alright!" Captain Grandi nodded and replied to Rastigne, "Then let’s go!"
Rastigne and Grandi left Pelos Empire on a speedboat heading to Libreville.
About 20 minutes later, Rastigne and Grandi disembarked from the speedboat and proceeded directly to the Governor’s Mansion of Libreville.
Upon entering the office at the Governor’s Mansion, Grandi saw Governor Jero Patterson, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.
Based on Jero Patterson’s appearance, he seed too young to be a governor.
Before Grandi could speak, Jero Patterson first invited Grandi, "Mr. Grandi, please have a seat!"
"Yes!" Captain Grandi saluted Jero Patterson, then sat opposite him.
Seeing this, Rastigne also walked to Jero Patterson’s side and stood expressionlessly.
"Mr. Grandi, I believe Rastigne has already explained our purpose to you!" Jero Patterson calmly said to Grandi, "So I hope you can assist us!"
"Why ?" Captain Grandi questioned, "Pelos Empire has more than just our team, I believe other teams are equally capable!"
"Except for Livingstone’s team, no investigative team is as professional as yours!" Jero Patterson replied to Captain Grandi, "Before bringing you here, I’ve already reviewed the basic information of all nearby investigative teams!
Then I chose the best and selected your team!"
"So, should I thank you?" Captain Grandi said with a hint of sarcasm to Jero Patterson.
"No thanks needed!" Jero Patterson deliberately pretended not to understand Captain Grandi’s sarcasm, waving his hand to respond, "You only need to ensure you complete the task we assign on ti!"
Lieutenant Grandi sighed and responded to Jero Bonaparte, "Alright! I understand what to do!"
"I’m glad you understand!" Jero Patterson smiled and replied to Lieutenant Grandi.
"However, what is my compensation?" Captain Grandi inquired again to Jero Patterson.
"Compensation, huh!" Jero Patterson thought for a mont, then extended three fingers to Grandi, saying, "How about 30,000 francs per year?"
Upon hearing Jero Patterson’s offer, Grandi’s face showed a surprised expression.
A salary of thirty thousand francs is equivalent to a year’s wages for the upper class; Jero Patterson’s price is indeed generous.
With a glance at the silent Captain Grandi, Jero Patterson spoke to Grandi once more: "If you’re not satisfied, then we can continue to discuss!"
"Thirty thousand francs! You truly value highly!" Grandi’s lips curled into a bitter smile.
"Mr. Grandi, I believe your worth far exceeds thirty thousand francs a year!" Jero Patterson said seriously to Captain Grandi, "My uncle once told , any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem!"
"Your uncle is?" Grandi curiously asked Jero Patterson.
"Jero Bonaparte, Emperor of the French Empire!" Jero Patterson replied to Grandi.
"I see!" Grandi showed an understanding expression and murmured softly.
After all this ti, this Governor turns out to have connections!
"Alright! Mr. Grandi, do you have anything else to inquire about?" Jero Patterson asked Grandi once more.
"Your Excellency the Governor! If I find a gold mine during the expedition, how should this gold mine be allocated?" Grandi asked Jero Patterson.
"If you truly find a non-sovereign gold mine, then I can assure you, thirty percent will be yours.
If it has sovereignty, you can still claim ten percent of the profits." Jero Patterson said to Grandi, then added, "It’s the sa for other mines; as long as the discovered mine has value!"
"Hmm! Seems fair!" Captain Grandi nodded in response to Jero Patterson.
Jero Patterson then spoke to Captain Grandi: "As our collaboration is initial, I intend to send a group with you.
However, rest assured! The people we send will not interfere with your operations, and they will protect your safety!"
"Alright!" Captain Grandi did not object.
"Good! Given that we have reached a preliminary consensus, we can now sign the agreent!" Jero Patterson said as he pulled out a stack of agreents from a confidential drawer.
"What agreent?" Captain Grandi inquired of Jero Bonaparte.
"Naturally, it’s our collaboration agreent!" Jero Patterson pushed the agreent in front of Captain Grandi, "Since neither of us is subordinate, this cooperation agreent is necessary.
The cooperation agreent lasts for five years, during which ti you are not allowed to accept other employnt, while the governnt will annually allocate thirty thousand francs to your team..."
Captain Grandi leafed through the docunt page by page, and on reaching the final page, he blandly asked Jero Patterson, "May I ask where the pen is?"
Jero Patterson handed a fountain pen to Captain Grandi, who shook his head and said to Jero Patterson, "I dislike using this pen; is there a quill pen available?"
Jero Patterson glanced at Rastigne, who promptly replied, "The quill pen is in another room, I will fetch it for you now!"
With that, Rastigne left the room, leaving Captain Grandi and Jero Patterson alone.
"Your Excellency the Governor, could you tell how large a territory France intends to claim here?" Captain Grandi earnestly asked Jero Patterson.
"Mr. Lalandy!" Jero Patterson said flatly to Captain Grandi, "Don’t you find the question sowhat amusing? What country is satisfied with its own territory? Just take your holand, Britain! Even though they have already conquered North Arica (here referencing Canada), India, the Cape of Good Hope, yet they are not satisfied and wish to continue expanding their territory!
A nation of just over twenty million people, ruling an area dozens of tis their own land!
We in France naturally should follow suit!"
Lalandy understood Jero Bonaparte’s intent; they plan to seize this opportunity to claim substantial land!
"If during our exploration period, we encounter other nations seeking to claim a stake here, should we yield?" Lalandy further inquired.
"Hmm? Are others interested in this land?" Jero Patterson asked curiously.
"Of course!" Lalandy nodded, "From what I know, the Kingdom of Portugal is also quite interested in the land and resources along the Congo River.
They continuously send troops to explore along the Congo River!"
"How odd! We haven’t heard any news of them here?" Jero Patterson asked Captain Grandi in pursuit.
"Perhaps they dare not let you know; the areas they explore are likely downstream of the Congo River, still a long way from the Libreville base!" Captain Lalandy responded to Jero Patterson.
"So that’s how it is! These fellows are indeed vigilant, worthy of being a colonial nation with a long history!" Jero Patterson showed a serious expression, unwilling for Portugal to take the fruit, "However..."
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