Two Hundred and Sixty John Adams

Following the push of the waves, the bow of the Jackdaw lightly bumped into the sandbags tied to the façade of the dock, and the sound of the collision was dull and weak.

This faintness is like the firing of a starting gun.

The starting gun sounded, and two thick cables were immediately dropped from the towering bow.

The dock workers waiting below yelled to pull up the cable, made a knot and put it on the stake.

At the same time, the two anchor chains sank into the water with a crash, and after a while they touched the silt at the bottom of the water, the iron anchor lay down, and the anchor hook pierced deeply into the silt.

The flat board connected the freeboard and the plank road together, and Lorraine slowly disembarked, and popped an octagonal gold coin at the pilot from a distance.

"I like your semaphore, sir."

The pilot smiled and put the gold coins into his pocket, and greeted Lorraine with the flag under his arm.

"Mr. Kenway, that is the semaphore that was discussed by the pilot flight. We don't think we need to be polite to our family members, and politeness will only hurt the family."

"It's a wise decision. My crew members like it very much. Please express my thanks to you." Lorraine returned a salute. Let me provide it."

"This is great news!" The pilot was overjoyed, "Mr. Kenway, Colonel Hamilton is waiting for you in the management office."

"I see. Good-bye, sir."

"goodbye."

Avoiding the workers who gathered on the plank road along the road, Lorraine came to the management office in the corner of the water warehouse alone.

Hamilton was pouring a drink when the door opened.

"Old rule, whiskey on the rocks?" he asked.

"Of course, your wine is not easy to get." Lorraine dragged the chair away, and threw himself to the table comfortably, "7 compartments of ammunition and 4 compartments of military uniforms, this trip is free, please accept it .”

Hamilton skillfully pushed the glass to Lorraine.

"Even if the value of the goods is limited, the end of each contract round can make us feel the sincerity and goodwill of Mr. Kenway to the United States. You risked your life to bring us hope. For this, everyone in the Continental Congress Keep it all in mind."

"It's a really good feeling not to be penny-pinching.

Lorraine laughed loudly, "Colonel, then the next round of contracts will continue to be executed?" "

"Regarding this matter……"

"What? Is there a problem?"

"It's not what you think." Hamilton waved his hand apologetically, "I don't have the authorization to talk specifically, Kenway, Mr. Adams wants to see you."

...

John Adams, a popular political star in the United States, an independent leader deeply hated by the United Kingdom, an outstanding diplomat active in British and French lands, a leader of federalist societies, a member of the Continental Congress, a member of the Drafting Committee of the Declaration of Independence, and responsible for military procurement in Baltimore People, intimate friends of Mr. George Washington.

Lorraine had been prepared to meet him since the first smuggling, but it was always Hamilton and a chunky business officer who actually came into contact with Lorraine.

The invitation to meet came out of the blue.

Of course, Lorraine would not refuse to communicate face-to-face with such a big man, but the timing, reason, and so-called questions that Hamilton hesitated to speak made him feel concerned.

On the one hand, he was concerned, but on the other hand, he didn't know what was going on, and he didn't know what direction things would develop at all.

However, evasion is definitely the worst idea...

Changing clothes, tidying up, hiring a carriage, and accompanied by Hamilton, Lorraine and Carmen, dressed in costumes, came out together, went around and stopped in front of an inconspicuous small villa on the outskirts of the city.

Simple small villas, red roofs, white walls, similar to rectangular land projections, no fancy attachments and gardens, only the clean barns and stables not far away reflect it, perfectly in line with John Adams [Simple 】Political persona.

Standing in front of the door were two middle-aged men, a man and a woman, of similar height. The man was a chunky official whom Lorraine had seen many times. The woman wore a dark purple dress and a wide hat with a veil, and she had a dignified and elegant demeanor.

Carmen smiled pleasantly.

The dress she chose today was beige. Although it was not clear whether it was the host or the guest waiting under the car, at least in terms of the color of the dress, Carmen was decent. let's play

The car door opened, and Lorraine jumped out of the car first, reaching out to help Carmen down. The two stood arm in arm in front of the two welcoming guests. Colonel Hamilton came over and stood between them.

"Kenway, this is Mrs. Adams. Ma'am, he is America's most steadfast friend, Edward Kenway."

Abigail Smith Adams stretched out her hand with a smile, Lorraine bent down and hooked it with her fingertips, leaned closer, and kissed the plain ring on her ring finger one finger apart.

"I have heard of your name, ma'am, paying attention to women's rights is a topic that every gentleman needs to cherish. There are many excellent female sailors on my ship, and each of them controls the life and death of the entire ship."

"It's not my pursuit to let delicate women bear the sea breeze, Mr. Kenway." Abigail retorted with a smile, "I always feel that women need to shoulder social responsibilities like men, but there is no need to force myself to work hard with men .”

“That’s the problem. Men’s social status is about giving something back, and without access to that, women’s speeches will not be able to jump out of the nest of gender, let alone gain broad recognition.”

Abigail frowned: "The so-called broad recognition is already in the hands of men, and they are as tolerant as you. Can you imagine the life in the kitchen and the tediousness of raising children?"

"I'm still unmarried and have no children. You can't expect me to have a say in the topic of the next generation. But when it comes to kitchens, the most delicious Chinese and French kitchens in the world are men's worlds. My boat chef is also a man. Even The second and third values ​​are also male."

"Arrogance! All successful men seem to be like this." Abigail said dissatisfied.

Lorraine laughed: "It's not arrogance, it's dedication, and the confidence that comes with it, madam."

The brief confrontation ended here, Hamilton rolled his eyes, and raised his hand to point to Carmen.

"John, this is Miss Carmen. You are old friends. She is an excellent debater no less than Madam. Ms. Carmen, Mr. John Adams, the general director of military procurement in Baltimore."

Lorraine and Carmen frowned at the same time.

But only for a moment, Carmen has adjusted her smile and stretched her catkins towards Adams.

"Mr. Congressman, your identity is really hidden."

Adams squeezed Carmen's hand lightly, bowed as a gentleman, and apologized to Lorraine.

"Kenway, the United States is a new country, and its manpower is far from being rich enough to perform its duties."

"Is this an explanation, Mr. Concealed Member?"

"It's an explanation." Adams didn't evade, "My main battlefield is in Europe, and Baltimore was originally taking care of it. The plan is to hand it over to Alexander next year. Who knew you would show up."

He glanced at Colonel Hamilton: "Considering that you are in charge of most of the munitions needed by the Continental Army, once you form a stable channel, you will become our most important friend. Get acquainted. It's good for you and America."

"Once a stable channel is formed?" Lorraine smiled, "It seems that you didn't have much trust in me before."

"Not now, to be honest." Adams sighed, "I am a realist. While I am grateful to God for blessing the United States, I am also ready for you to leave at any time."

"Because God never interferes with the laws of human development, does he?"

Adams raised his eyebrows in surprise: "It seems that you know much more about me than I know about you."

"Are you surprised?"

While the men were chatting away, a sudden exclamation came from the women's chat circle next to it, it was Abigail.

"My God, John! It's a theological treatise written by Isaac himself. Let's see what Miss Carmen brought us!"

"The omniscient businessman..." Adams muttered the awkward Latin.

Lorraine wanted to answer subconsciously, and when the words came to his lips, he suddenly realized.

Oops! It's going to be cold!

When Qian Jun shot, Carmen suddenly saved the field with a charming smile.

"Ma'am, is it a manifestation of masculinity to let a lady stand outside the house all the time? I have never tried to stand for such a long time, and my legs are sore."

Everyone laughed.

Adams patted Lorraine's arm and turned sideways out of the hallway behind him.

"Go inside, Kenway. Go on with this endless talk, and the lady of Baltimore will be serving tea in the kitchen."

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