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    "The Count of Monte Cristo, whose original surname was Chai Kang and whose alias was Sinbad the Sailor, was the son of a wealthy shipbuilder in Malta. When he was young, because he was unwilling to participate in running his father's business, he chose to go to sea with the sailors and began to  He started his adventurous career and soon became a famous adventurer. According to legend, when he was twenty years old, he served in the army of a small kingdom in India and fought against the British.  , he became a prisoner and was about to be taken to England for trial. However, during the journey, he was locked in a prisoner ship and took the opportunity to escape by diving. After that, he began to travel around, fight and cause trouble everywhere.  His reputation began to spread after he had a love affair and made many friends. As he has always been secretive about his wealth, no one can know the exact amount. Some people speculate that his annual income is in the millions.  People speculate that he only has a few million in property, and the rest is just to support his appearance. He may also be in debt. There is also a legend about his wealth-in the 1920s, when civil strife broke out in Greece, he lost his fortune.  While serving in the Greek army, he discovered a silver mine in the local mountains of Thessaly, but he kept the news secret from everyone. After the Battle of Navarino.  , the situation of the Greek government was stable, he transformed into an investment businessman, and then asked King Otto for the mining rights in that area. Because he paid enough money, the king gave him the corresponding privileges, and he received  "In Treville Mansion, Charles finished reading a report in his hand with a calm attitude, and right next to him stood a tall man in a black coat with an indifferent attitude.  young people.  After reading it, Charles gently put the report on the table, then turned to look at Kong Ze.  Although his expression was calm, the anger in his blue eyes was unreservedly revealed.  To be honest, he was a little angry.  After all, his grandfather had found almost all of this information in previous investigations, so there was really nothing new to say.  This is definitely not the performance he wants to see. Are these people starting to slack off without the restraint of their superiors?  Ciel couldn't help but wonder.  "Is this the report you are going to give me?" Charles asked very gently.  "Yes." Kong Ze felt the pressure coming from the young man, but after all, he was experienced in the world and had met too many high-ranking officials, so he was able to tolerate this kind of pressure and maintained a calm attitude.  .  "I'm sorry, sir, so far our people have only found this much." "It took several days, and you just reported this little thing? My grandfather could have found these things with just a few people!" Xia  Er's eyes became even more sinister, "Mr. Kongze, are you trying to fool me? I don't think the senior secret police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will only have this ability!" After being so deliberately provoked by Charles, Kongze was originally rigid.  His face finally became a little loose. As an expert, the most difficult thing for him to accept is that others question his professional level.  "Sir, I'm very sorry, but please understand. After all, we have just started the investigation, and now we can only find some things that are easier to find." Kong Ze tightened his face again, and then spoke word by word  Said, "But please don't worry, as long as you give us a little more time, we will definitely be able to get some more valuable information. After all, we have now found two people who are said to have a close relationship with the Count of Monte Cristo." "Which two  Personally?" Charles calmed down slightly and asked again.  "One is Father Busani and the other is Lord Wilmore." Kongze quickly replied, "Father Busani is an Italian, a philanthropist with a good reputation and a wide network of friends. It is said that he and the father of the Count of Monte Cristo  , the old ship merchant Chai Kang is very close, so he can be said to be someone who watched the Count of Monte Cristo grow up; the other person is an Englishman, a very rich British nobleman, and like all British noblemen, he is arrogant, sharp and arrogant.  He and the Count of Monte Cristo are enemies, and they have enemies for some reason. They have dueled several times, and they are considered rivals. " "One is an old acquaintance, and the other is a bitter rival?" Charles said a little playfully, "That looks good.  It's indeed a good clue. Where are these two people now? "It's a coincidence that they are both in Paris. It seems that they both happened to come here because of something."  "Three people who traveled all over the world, for their own reasons, ended up accidentally gathering in Paris?" Charles was a little suspicious due to his cautious nature, "Isn't this too coincidental!?" "At least now,  This coincidence is very beneficial to us." Kong Ze also felt that this was a bit strange, but it was still true.A breakthrough, "I will check on the two of them as soon as possible." Charles thought for the same reason. No matter who the opposite party is, since it is in Paris, there is one more clue, and the rest can be discussed later.  "Well, let's check here. I hope to find something more reliable." Charles gave the order, and then suddenly thought of something, "By the way, tell the addresses of these two people as well."  Let me know, maybe I will pay a visit sometime. " "Okay, sir." Kong Ze straightened his back.  Then, he also thought of something, and then added to Ciel in a low voice.  "Don't worry, I have already sent people to visit Greece. We may be able to get some useful information from there. Don't forget, the mistress of Monte Cristo seems to be from that place too, judging by her appearance." That's right!  Ciel nodded secretly.  During this period, he met Heidi several times, but each time it was a glimpse. The count's mistress seemed to be only interested in her master, and no one else was too lazy to take a look. But at least he also took advantage of her.  These few times I had the opportunity to observe this young beauty again.  This beauty seems to be well-educated and well-behaved, but judging from her conversation with the maids next to her, it seems that she does not speak French and only speaks a language similar to Greek, and this  It also foreshadows her origin.  She comes from Greece, and the Count of Monte Cristo has ventured in that area. He himself said that he exchanged Heidi from the Turkish Sultan - so, from this point of view, maybe this beauty is really Monte Cristo.  The count's loot in Greece?  No matter what, Ciel felt that he could look forward to stories from Greece.  ????¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­ After sending Kong Ze away, Charles was still in a rather uneasy mood. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out???  It¡¯s not that he is boasting. Logically speaking, although he is not old, he has been in the palace for many years. What kind of hypocritical and cunning person has he not seen?  But he felt that he could never see the bottom of the Count of Monte Cristo.  They talked about everything from foreign countries to France, from history to the present day. However, every time the topic turned slightly to the count's own experience, he would be particularly secretive, and then calmly bring up the topic again.  Turned away.  No matter how he asked head-on and sideways, he couldn't get even a shred of information from the count, as if the count really appeared out of thin air in the world - or crawled out of the dark abyss.  This also made him feel very bad.  Speaking of public affairs, he was under the emperor's order. His Majesty ordered him to monitor the Count of Monte Cristo's actions nearby to prevent him from doing anything wrong. As a result, he didn't even know the origin of the Count of Monte Cristo, and his private actions were even more confused. This  It was difficult to make business; privately speaking, he planned to blackmail the earl for a large amount of money, but he had lost so many smiles, but he didn't even know the details of the other party, so how could he find out the reason?  The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became. However, he had been around for so many years and had his grandfather¡¯s careful teachings over the years, so the young man¡¯s anxiety was quickly suppressed by calmness. He suppressed the impatience in his heart and recovered.  Surface calm.  However, facts have proven that good fortune never comes alone, and misfortune never comes alone, and you cannot escape what is coming.  Just when he was about to go back to the study, the servant came to tell him another bad news.  "Have the customized shoes been delivered again?" He was stunned for a moment, then blushed, but in the end the anger could only be replaced by helplessness.  "I don't need to order shoes every two days!" But he also knew in his heart that it would be useless to say anything now, and it would expose his flaws in front of others for no reason, so he could only shake his head, sigh, and leave  When he arrived, he walked to the living room step by step.  Sure enough, there was an old acquaintance waiting for him there.  After only half a month of absence, Charlotte looked more and more charming. Although she was only wearing plain linen clothes with no decorations, her delicate skin was still so beautiful. Because she came home, her headscarf also  After taking it off, her dazzling blond hair was scattered around the back of her head, as smooth as silk. Especially the towering peaks on her chest made people look forward to the future development of this beautiful girl However, Charles was not in the mood now.  Go and look forward to it.  "Oh my god, how long has it been?"?Why did you come running here?  He looked at the other party with half annoyance and half helplessness, "Didn't I say it? It's very dangerous to come here during the day!"  Why don't you listen to me?  " "I am the sister and you are the brother, why should I listen to you?  Charlotte asked with a smile, then walked up to Ciel, stretched out her hand to touch Ciel's chest, "Okay, don't be so angry, Master, I also have something urgent to come to you, so I didn't  No matter how much you care, I will pay attention to it in the future and try not to embarrass you.  ¡°I don¡¯t know why, but after being caressed and coaxed by Charlotte, Charles¡¯ anger subsided a little, but on the surface, he didn¡¯t want to step down just like that, so he still frowned slightly. ¡°Then what happened?  What's the emergency?  Are you going to trouble me again?  Don¡¯t forget, I already took a risk by looking for connections to help you release that person. Please help me think about it, Charlotte!  If His Majesty knew that I was involved with the rebelsIwell" Charles stopped because he suddenly discovered that Charlotte took out a small object from her arms. To be precise,  This is a pistol. It is exquisitely constructed, the barrel is finely processed, straight and exudes a cold luster, and the wooden handle has finely carved patterns. At this time, Charlotte.  With a smile on his face, he pointed the gun at his cousin. A sense of absurdity suddenly arose in Charles's heart. Instead of feeling scared, he felt angry. "Youyou actually used it."  A gun pointed at me?  !  Have you forgotten that I helped you so much?  " He almost cursed angrily. "I tell you, I will not be coerced!  " "Who said they want to coerce you, Master?  "Charlotte struck him, then turned the pistol over and handed it to Charles's hand, "This is for you!  "    "Um?  "Char was a little confused for a moment, but he still subconsciously took the pistol. "Okay, anyway thank you in advance!  "Charlotte suddenly looked away, looking a little embarrassed. "Thank you for helping me. I didn't expect you to be really capable. You got him out so quickly. I want it both emotionally and rationally.  Admit your love.  " "Of course, I'm pretty good.  "In front of Charlotte, Charles was no longer so steady. Instead, he boasted without hesitation, "I have not been in the palace for nothing for so many years.  " "Yes, yes, our young master is the most powerful.  "Charlotte still had a soft smile on her face, as if she was coaxing a child, "Anyone who can establish a relationship with the Count of Monte Cristo is certainly great.  "    "how?  Are you spying on me?  !  "Ciel felt something was wrong again one day. "Yes, but not.  Charlotte gave an ambiguous answer, "You are the grandson of the marshal. Is it normal for you to be looked upon by interested people?"  But I know that there is another reason for your contact with the Count of Monte Cristo, not because of surveillance but from another channel.  " "What channel?  "When Charlotte said this, Charles became more vigilant. "It's a long story" Charlotte spread her hands, then raised her head and looked out the window, "Charle, although you may  I¡¯m not sure, but the Count of Monte Cristo is very famous among people in our industry!  He is a lawless and omnipotent person. Many criminal thieves admire him, and some people are even willing to do their best for him. Therefore, our people have been trying to get close to him and want to use his power¡ª¡ª" Ciel knows that in order to  In the rebellion against the empire, the royalists have been dealing with people from all walks of life. People from the dark world like the Count of Monte Cristo naturally receive their special attention - and Charlotte is the manager.  One, especially because of his wide acquaintance. He knew in his heart that this was not a good idea, but after so many years of persuasion, Charlotte refused to listen, so over time he could only acquiesce to this result. From this point of view, Charlotte should.  You know people like the Count of Monte Cristo quite well, maybe you can ask something? "Then do you know the origin of this guy?  "He couldn't help asking. "I don't know. This guy suddenly emerged from the ground more than ten years ago. Some people say that he is the incarnation of the devil. I think even if he is not, it is almost the same."  "Charlotte replied mercilessly, "But for us, as long as we can help, it doesn't matter whether it's an angel or a devil" "Then have you already connected with him?  !  "Charles suddenly thought of this important question. The Count of Monte Cristo came to Paris as a collaborator of the Empire. If his identity as a Royalist supporter is revealed at this time, there is no doubt that he is a member of the Empire.  before the governmentHis reputation will be completely bankrupt and he will become a traitor with both ends.  "No, he has not cooperated with us in this regard, at least not yet. I guess it is because he does not want to be involved in royal politics and only wants to make his own black money." Xia Er didn't know whether he was pleased or disappointed.  Lott immediately denied this speculation, "However, we have done a lot of small-scale cooperation over the years. After all, there are some shady resources that can be exchanged on both sides" "So you came here to ask me to be careful.  Him?" Charles understood something slightly.  "Yes, Master, do you think I still don't understand your thoughts?" Charlotte rolled her eyes at him, and then sneered, "You must have regarded him as a fat sheep, right? You people are all cannibals.  A demon who doesn't spit out bones. But you are wrong. This is not a fat sheep. This is a hungry wolf. If you are not careful, you will die!" "No matter what, this is France. Outside, he is a gangster.  In France, he has to abide by French rules, otherwise we have ten thousand ways to turn him into powder." Charles replied forcefully.  "Ah, the young master is so powerful now, he can turn people into powder at every turn!" Charlotte looked at Charles with a look that was called praise but was actually sarcasm, "But for you, keeping a life is the only way.  Is it the most important thing? Otherwise, if you lose your life, no matter how big your fortune is, no matter how brilliant your future is, no matter how beautiful and rich your wife is, what will happen if you just benefit others in vain?  Forget, these are a group of thieves who kill without blinking an eye." Charlotte's sarcasm was not taken seriously by Charles, but what happened next was serious.  "A group of thieves?!" Charles opened his eyes slightly.  "Aren't the people he brought into the country unclean?" "I don't know what happened to the people he brought into the country himself, but I heard some news about the people who followed him into the country." Charlotte said lowly  He replied loudly, "Charles, this is the exact news - a group of Roman bandits, led by their leader Vampa, sneaked across the borders of several countries and sneaked into France. Their goal is obviously to come  Come to Paris to give the count a boost. This group of people regard the count as a god and would risk their lives for him." Seeing that Charles still didn't seem to take it seriously, Charlotte also increased her tone, "Charle, this is it.  It's really not a joke, they are real desperadoes! These bandits killed people and sold goods in the suburbs of Rome, and did all kinds of unscrupulous things, especially their leader Vampa, who was young but very ruthless in his methods.  There are hundreds if not thousands of people down there, and even those evil bandits obey him! Do you think you can easily provoke this kind of person when he comes to France and infiltrates the Count of Monte Cristo? " Xia  I was a little stunned.  He didn¡¯t expect that the Earl would be so bold as to let his subordinates and accomplices sneak into the country to support him.  He wanted to report the other party, but immediately gave up - after all, the count was still a guest of the empire, and it was really difficult to report him without any real evidence. Besides, how could he still say that he heard the news from the royalists?  ?  So I can only hide the news in my heart first.  Then, he suddenly realized something.  Charlotte saw that he was deliberately approaching the count. After hearing the news, Charlotte was really worried about him, so she rushed over to call the police.  After all, we are still a family, Charlotte, she is indeed principled, and she did not misjudge the person.  He was slightly moved.  "Charlotte, thank you!" After figuring out these joints, he said to his cousin from the bottom of his heart.  "If you hadn't told me this news, I would have suffered a big loss. I never thought that this count was so crazy. The empire treated him as a guest, and he actually dared to gather a group of criminal thieves around him! He really didn't know whether to live or die!  "Do you really think of him as a friend? Not necessarily. We all know that we are just using each other, and no one is more noble than anyone else. Besides, what are you talking about? It's just that everyone helps each other." Charlotte was a little embarrassed, but still.  He laughed softly, "Speaking of which, although this Wampa kills people without blinking an eye, he has one skill that is quite powerful - he is good at carving wooden products, and his craftsmanship is no worse than that of craftsmen who have been passed down from generation to generation. I spent a lot of time  I bought two pairs of guns from him at a huge price. Keep one for yourself, and I¡¯ll give that one to you. Keep it for self-defense. Don¡¯t wait for someone to accidentally shoot you up one day.  "Head!" "Yeah! I will." Charles put the gun in his arms solemnly, and then emphasized again, "Thank you." Since you know that the count is such a ruthless character, you must do more.  get ready.  But give up?  No, this is not in his dictionary.    You are very powerful, but I will let you know that some people are more powerful.  Especially since this is my home court, I don¡¯t believe it. How can you, a foreign gangster, defeat me, a local gangster?  In an instant, countless lofty sentiments flashed through Charles's heart, and the original boredom and frustration were almost gone. Charlotte's words not only did not hit him, but actually gave him a fighting spirit.  "Maybe you are indeed an evil ghost crawling out of hell, but I, Charles de Treville, must let you show your true colors." He murmured to himself.
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