Return to Africa to become a tycoon

Chapter 33 I too can achieve the legendary feat of sealing the wolf's lair!

"What an interesting person!"

Standing by the study window, Monica glanced at the carriage leaving the manor and said:

"Catherine, what do you think?"

"He is indeed a very interesting person."

Walking to her master's side, Catherine looked toward the carriage in the distance. She had been listening to their conversation through a stethoscope from the next room.

"He might surprise you, Madam."

"As long as it's not like the Renato."

Monica said it casually, then added:

"Catherine, do you know why Queen Isabella chose Columbus?"

Hearing the lady's question, Catherine thought for a moment, then said:

"Because Columbus was Genoese."

Nodding, Monica turned her gaze away from the distance, a smile playing on her lips.

"And for Her Majesty the Queen—controlling a foreigner is much easier than controlling a domestic noble!"

As she finished speaking, Monica's expression revealed an undisguised smugness.

Foreigners—what could be easier than controlling a foreigner?

"Madam, even so, we must not let our guard down."

Catherine's reminder made Monica nod and say:

"I know, now that I have him, the problem with Renato—my uncle—can also be solved!"

As she turned to leave, Monica couldn't help but look back out the window once more. A smile unconsciously crept onto her lips again.

The corners of his mouth... This time, even AK couldn't suppress the corners of Liu Yide's mouth!

It worked!

"Without spending a single penny... the colony is ours!"

While talking to himself, Liu Yide even couldn't help but slam his fist into his palm.

As for any betting agreement, he wasn't worried at all.

"Profitable in five years, in ten years..."

When talking about the conditions the Duchess offered him, Liu Yide simply didn't know how to describe them.

Given seven or eight years, or even just five or six years, he could turn that colony into the Liu family's territory.

The dove occupies the magpie's nest.

Although this was not Liu Yide's original intention, how could such a thing be avoided?

This was actually unavoidable.

After all, colony development requires population.

With the name of a chartered company, not only could the colony avoid being besieged by foreign powers in its early stages, but it could even negotiate treaties with the Qing government, such as the introduction of immigrants.

This thing, you know, actually has potential.

You should know that our Great Qing Dynasty signed an unequal treaty with Congo.

If the issue is between China and Africa, then the issue isn't between East Africa!

"With the treaty in place, we can bring in laborers on a large scale."

When those Chinese immigrants became the main force of the colony's population, no one could shake his control over that colony.

Whether it was the Kingdom of Italy or the Cornaro family.

Therefore, what Liu Yide needs right now is a name, a banner.

Just like those European adventurers throughout history.

When they went to a place to establish a colony, all they needed was a title granted by the royal family.

Now, all he needs is to acquire that colony in a similar manner.

But why should the other party choose him?

Thinking of this, Liu Yide felt a surge of pride—because he was a foreigner!

The kind where you have nothing!

They will take it for granted that they are easy to control!

"Isabella chose Columbus, so she wouldn't end up like her own nobles, controlling the colonies and becoming too powerful to shake off... But the problem is, Genoa doesn't have hundreds of millions of people to fill the Americas..."

With these thoughts in mind, Liu Yide took out the card and muttered to himself:

"Could this be the legendary black card?"

It is an exquisite black card, bearing the signature, coat of arms, and family crest of a nobleman. Its function is similar to a credit card. Essentially, it serves as a personal credit endorsement, upon which banks place their trust in the holder.

"With this, you can get 20 lira?"

As Liu Yide tapped the card lightly in his hand, pondering whether to give it a try, the carriage arrived at the Green Fountain Square in the center of Genoa, where a statue of Columbus stood.

Sitting in the car, Liu Yide couldn't help but turn his gaze to the white statue—Columbus wearing a cloak, his left hand holding the anchor, and his right hand lightly resting on the shoulder of the kneeling "American" female figure—that is an Indian girl holding a cross.

His posture was solemn, with the air of a conqueror.

"conqueror……"

Liu Yide muttered to himself:

"Although the Americas are finished, Africa... is waiting to be conquered!"

As he uttered those words, he felt a surge of inexplicable excitement welling up in his chest. This was different from when he saw gold coins in the past; this excitement seemed to be a man's yearning for achievement and success.

Or rather, it's the conquering desire inherent in a man's bones.

What could be more exhilarating than conquering a land than conquering a woman?

Just like sealing the wolf's lair and residing in Xu!

That is a man's greatest achievement in life.

"The only regret is that there's no Wolf-Dwelling Mountain in Africa..."

Just as he was feeling regretful, a thought flashed through Liu Yide's mind, and he suddenly sat up straight.

"Why shouldn't I have it? — It's precisely because I don't have it that I can name it... The British can bring the name Victoria to the whole world, so of course I can bring 'Langjuxu Mountain' to Africa!"

Fenglangjuxu Mountain!

Just as the thought crossed his mind, Liu Yide felt his whole body trembling. What great achievement could compare to this?

What great scientist?

Even the greatest inventors, how could they possibly compare to this?

"Oh dear, this is getting a little too exciting. I need to catch my breath..."

But the more he said that, the more his lips curled up in a wide smile.

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Two days later, the auxiliary steam engine of a sailing ship, spewing out soot, slowly entered the port of Genoa under the guidance of a pilot.

Standing on the bridge, Hyde held a pipe in his hand, looking at the bustling dock. Twenty-three days ago, he left Genoa by ship.

Now it's back again.

He shouted to the sailors on deck:

"Alright, gentlemen, we're heading into port again. After the handover is completed, you can disembark."

As soon as he finished speaking, the sailors cheered. Although the journey from Alexandria to Genoa was a short one, they had been cooped up on the ship for eight days without beer, women, or anything but the sea.

"First Mate, are you saying Mr. Liu Yide is still in Genoa?"

Tom had barely finished speaking when the water guide beside him replied:

"Haha, of course he is. Mr. Liu Yide is now the most famous gentleman in the whole city."

"Really? God help me."

Overwhelmed with gratitude, Tom said to Hyde:

"First mate, you can give him the gift you prepared for him when the time comes."

"Um,"

Hyde nodded and said:

"I'll visit him tonight, Tom, we'll go together then."

Soon, the ship was anchored at the berth. As the pilot disembarked, the port authority came aboard. He needed the core customs declaration list to calculate tariffs. The port authority was usually very serious, but today, upon seeing Hyde, he said:

"First Officer Hyde, you've finally arrived. You know, Mr. Liu Yide has been asking you when you'll be back these past few days?"

What!

My husband has been looking for me several times already.

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