Chapter 1759: Black Powder

Black Powder!

This kind of thing is an important controlled item in any country, with very strict requirements.

It is best known for only one purpose: to manufacture bombs.

Of course, Black Powder has other uses, but very few people have a need for such a large quantity of it.

After all, even under the very open policies of the Xie Fang government, this stuff is considered contraband.

But now that Delu has hidden so much Black Powder in these secret warehouses, no matter what he intends to do, this is a serious crime!

"Good heavens, this guy Delu is truly bold. Storing so much Black Powder—if it explodes, he'll be sent to the heavens along with it," Xiaolaizi muttered to himself.

After coming out, Xiaolaizi said in a deep voice: "Guard this place well, do not let these people leave, I am going to report to the Lord."

"Yes!"

The Dragon Flame Army led by Xiaolaizi completely cordoned off the area.

Xiaolaizi soon rendezvoused with Li He.

"Big Brother, we discovered at least two thousand kilograms of Black Powder in Delu's underground warehouses. Now that we have caught them red-handed, we can close the case as soon as we secure those people."

Upon hearing the news, a smile immediately spread across Li He's face.

"Good, Delu has been arrested. You order your men to guard him well; I will escort Delu to see His Majesty right now."

He looked at Delu and sneered: "Now that you've been caught red-handed, what else do you have to say for yourself?"

Delu's expression changed drastically, and he scolded: "Li He, I advise you to release me immediately! You cannot touch that Black Powder!"

Li He chuckled: "Still stubborn when death is at your doorstep? I am taking you to see His Majesty right now!"

"No need to go, I have already arrived."

Just at this moment, a majestic voice rang out. Li He looked over and his brow furrowed. Upon seeing a flash of bright yellow imperial robes, his expression changed drastically; he hurriedly knelt and begged for forgiveness: "This subordinate did not know His Majesty had graced us with his presence, please forgive me for failing to welcome you!"

The person who arrived was imposing and powerful, with two squads of Dragon Flame Army soldiers in Armor clearing the way for him. He possessed an imperial air that was awe-inspiring even without anger. Even though Li He was a general who had experienced the slaughter of the battlefield, he felt his shoulders grow a bit heavier at this moment.

This person was Xie Fang, the Emperor of Australia.

Xie Fang walked up to Li He and saw the arrested Delu, his brow furrowing: "Delu, you said you wanted to give me a surprise today. How about it, is this your surprise?"

Delu broke free from the Dragon Flame Army soldiers holding him, knelt down abruptly, and said in a deep voice: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I did indeed prepare a surprise for you: two thousand kilograms of Black Powder."

"It was intended for making fireworks as a celebratory gift, but it has now been seized by General Li He."

Mentioning fireworks, Xie Fang's thoughts wandered. He thought of the Dragon Flame Nation and calculated that the time for the New Year was approaching again. Xie Fang thought of how, every New Year, various celebratory activities would be held inside and outside the Imperial Palace.

Among them, setting off fireworks was his favorite part.

Whether it was listening to the sound of firecrackers or watching the fireworks bloom as they flew into the sky, both were uniquely interesting.

However, since coming to Australia, such customs had diminished, or one could even say they had disappeared.

Xie Fang sighed: "It is rare that you have such a heart. In our Dragon Flame, fireworks are a must for the Spring Festival."

"I still cannot forget the days of setting off fireworks even now."

"Since it is for celebrating the festival, Li, my dear official, just release Delu."

Hearing this tone from Xie Fang, Li He's brow furrowed.

"Your Majesty, privately storing Black Powder is a serious crime. This matter should be investigated strictly!"

Xie Fang's brow furrowed, and he scolded coldly: "Delu already reported this to me beforehand. Is my command not good enough for you!"

Li He was furious; Xie Fang was clearly determined to protect Delu.

He said in a deep voice again: "Delu is not just guilty of this one charge. For a long time, Delu has been secretly transporting French immigrants to Australia. The number is as high as thirty thousand, but the information for many of these people cannot be found."

"With so many French immigrants being transported to Australia by a single merchant like Delu, there is a problem with this matter. Your Majesty should investigate it strictly!"

Delu clamored: "Australia has always had a free economy and does not restrict immigration. What is so strange about me immigrating so many people?"

"It is not strange, but more than half of these people have no information. How do you explain this?" Li He rebuked angrily.

"Enough, stop arguing!"

Xie Fang glanced at Li He and asked indifferently: "Are the procedures for these people complete? Did they all follow Australian policy?"

Li He was stunned and stammered: "These people have complete procedures..."

"But nearly half of them have no information, and we cannot even find the people themselves."

Xie Fang rubbed his forehead and said impatiently: "Since the procedures are complete, there is no point in you, dear official Li, investigating such things. Remember, Australia has always been a free market and has never restricted anyone from immigrating here."

Hearing this, Li He fell completely silent.

Xie Fang did not realize the seriousness of this matter at all.

He sighed in his heart; if it weren't for Lord Liu Zheng, if Xie Fang had inherited the position of the ruler of the Dragon Flame Nation, there might not have been the glory of Dragon Flame.

Delu glanced at Li He and said triumphantly: "General Li, did you hear that? These people of mine are all legal immigrants."

Li He snorted coldly and did not answer.

Delu looked at Li He's appearance and sneered. He turned to Xie Fang and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I am a merchant who values reputation above all else. Now that I have been arrested by General Li and my own property has been searched by the Dragon Flame Army without any evidence..."

"General Li doing this is tarnishing my reputation. If someone else does this again one day, my business will no longer be able to continue."

"This humble one wants to lodge a complaint against General Li and have him clear my name!"

Xie Fang looked at the two of them. Looking at Li He, his anger flared up. Xie Fang still relied heavily on Li He; otherwise, he would not have handed over Tasmania to him to guard.

This island is the front line of Australia's security.

Its Geography is extremely important. Letting Li He be the Grand Eunuch of this island is enough to show the importance Xie Fang places on him.

But Li He had developed such a conflict with the biggest merchant on the island, which made him very troubled.

Delu is a major taxpayer in Australia and can be considered a representative of Australian merchants.

This time Delu was wronged; if Li He is not strictly punished for this, once it spreads, who would dare to come to Australia to do business in the future?

Thinking of this, Xie Fang said in a deep voice: "Li He, you must take full responsibility for this matter."

"As for being the Commander of Tasmania, you should stop. During this period, you should just stay at home and reflect on yourself."

Delu revealed a smile, while Li He's face turned ashen.

Xie Fang caught a glimpse of Li He: "Do you have any questions?"

Li He let out a breath and said in a deep voice, "This subordinate acknowledges the order."

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