Chapter 368 On the way to report
As the warship docked and entered the berth, the first to get off the ship was the Governor's Guards who crossed the horizontal board.
A large number of uniformed soldiers lined up in turn, standing alternately with the port guards.
Then some low-level officers came forward and began to arrange security work.
Then some officials from the Governor's Office followed the Governor, Count Jeffreys, to get off the ship.
The group was obviously ready long ago, and every move was very serious and standard.
This posture really made people's eyes light up.
Of course, Andrew's mouth twitched, and he was not very cold about it.
"This earl... is really a big show."
However, it must be said that sometimes the show is really useful.
At least the officials and nobles who saw this scene subconsciously put away their jokes, and a little attention rose in their hearts.
The rules of ceremony have the function of correcting majesty and establishing hierarchy.
Count Jeffreys has a family heritage and has studied this deeply.
Since he was representing the colonial government on the political stage of the principality and wanted to seize a place in the principality controlled by the northern nobles, he had to plan from the details at the beginning.
Only by showing strength little by little, deepening the impression, and seizing the right to speak, the political status of the colonial government can be guaranteed.
As the governor of the colony, he naturally had political supporters.
No matter how Andrew complained in his heart, he had to smile at this time.
As the director of customs and the uncle of the duke, he could not give face to anyone.
But his descendants could not, and his noble family could not.
No one lives alone in the world, unless he does not consider his descendants, he cannot be detached from the world.
Therefore, facing the governor of the colony, Andrew must also show a warm attitude.
The two looked at each other in the crowd, and they were old acquaintances.
They each stepped forward and held hands, as intimate as long-time friends.
Andrew forgot that he had once scolded the Jeffreys family as the king's running dogs.
Count Jeffreys Jr. also forgot that he had once despised this family of peasants.
"Your Excellency, welcome home."
"Viscount Andrew, long time no see, how are you?"
Both of them wore hypocritical smiles on their faces and said things that no one believed.
That day, Andrew hosted a banquet to entertain the colonists.
Governor Jeffreys Jr. was also generous, and sent various gifts to the customs officials.
During the banquet, the two sat in a separate room, each with a cup of tea in front of them.
Andrew received a box of tea on the spot.
The tea was beautifully packaged, exquisitely made, and golden.
"Count, it's too expensive, please take it back."
He had no shortage of money, so there was no need to give people a reason for a little gold and silver.
Governor Jeffreys pushed the box back to Andrew and said sincerely: "Viscount, don't think too much, it's just some specialties.
We don't have much good stuff in the New World, we only produce some golden tea. I finally came back once, just to bring it to you colleagues to wash the cups."
Andrew was speechless.
Yes, the New World does produce gold and silver... tea.
Seeing his silence, Jeffreys struck while the iron was hot and said: "Don't worry, it's really a gift. If I ask you to do something, how can the chief of customs be bought with a box of tea?
And you don't need some tea, what about the brothers below?"
Andrew was silent for a while, but still threw the tea into the box.
Governor Jeffreys laughed.
That night, the people from top to bottom in Degen Port, the high-ranking officials received golden tea, and the small officials received silver tea.
In short, everyone was very happy.
Of course, no one knew how many secret reports were handed to Derek that night.
But Governor Jeffreys didn't care at all. One of his missions when he came back this time was to spend money.
Spreading money everywhere may seem silly, but it is the most effective way to expand your reputation.
It is better to be a fool or a nouveau riche than to be unknown.
Stand out first, then think about changing your reputation.
Not only did Jeffreys linger in Port Degen for several days, he even made a special trip to the military shipyard, the weapons factory and other departments.
The colonial government relies on the mainland in many aspects, and all these relationships must be maintained.
After everything was arranged, the group got on the train and headed for Plan City.
Because of their special status, the Ministry of Railways specially arranged a carriage.
In a feudal country like the Northern Principality, the hierarchy is clearly revealed.
The nobles enjoy various preferential treatments, and the great nobles are naturally the most preferential treatments.
The special train specially prepared for senior nobles and officials can no longer be seen as a Mercedes train.
The ground is covered with fine cashmere blankets, with a series of living areas such as dining room, bedroom, living room, and leisure room.
Even the waiters were young and beautiful women, and there were a large number of servants waiting to be called at any time.
When Governor Jeffreys left, there was no special train of this level.
The group sat on the special train for the first time and were all dazzled.
It is worth mentioning that there are many traces of colonies in the special train.
"This is the horn of the swamp buffalo." General Roger pointed to the decoration hanging on the wall and said.
This giant green horn is very distinctive.
It is said that it is very popular among the nobles, and Roger is even more familiar with it.
There were no entertainment facilities in the New World at the beginning, and his biggest hobby was hunting.
He didn't know how many of these swamp buffaloes he had killed, and their hides and horns were transported back to the mainland as supplies.
But he didn't expect to see them here.
Earl Jeffreys also carefully looked at the surrounding decorations and found some colonial products.
For example, a string of shells, he remembered that he had seen them in the sea near the colony.
The group sat down in batches, and the special seats were all separate sofas.
The base was fixed, but it could be easily adjusted, which was very comfortable.
Earl Jeffreys leaned on the sofa very happily, just in time to see the scenery outside the window.
As the train started, the scenery outside gradually changed.
There were a lot of buildings on both sides of the railway line.
Along the way, there were all kinds of drinks when thirsty, and chefs made meals on the spot when hungry.
The stations along the way from time to time gradually became prosperous.
Compared with the bare stations a few years ago, new towns have begun to form around these stations.
These towns prospered because of the train lines, based on commerce and industry, representing the new heritage of the Northern Principality.
For those who have been away from home for several years, all this is new and strange.
However, one thing everyone can feel is that the principality has become more powerful.
