However , instead of being able to head for home as he originally intended , he is put on the intelligence staff in Shanghai .
In Canton , Flashman manages to convince Harry Smith Parkes that he was trying to stop the shipment .
Instead of being able to head for home as Flashman originally intended , Flashman is put on the intelligence staff in Shanghai .
In Canton , Flashman manages to convince Harry Smith Parkes that he was trying to stop the shipment .