Opening game, American Tycoon

Chapter 138 Blank Set White Wolf (Second Update, please subscribe)
In China in the 19th century, what was the most?
People of course.

While Nanhua is facing a serious shortage of human resources, Huaxia's population is seriously overpopulated, which is why Li Fugui and the others can exchange guns for people.

There are more people on the island waiting to board the boat, but there are not enough boats at the moment.

Where is the ship from?

After thinking about it, Zhu Xianhai turned his attention to the boats moored in Nanhua Bay to transport immigrants. The cabins of these boats have been refitted, and the densely packed multi-layer beds allow them to carry as many immigrants as possible.

Originally these ships were one-off hires.

But after the simulation in the life simulator, Zhu Xianhai decided to buy these boats.

However, he doesn't have that much money!
These are eleven ships!

Depending on the age and tonnage of the ship, they all cost between $[-] and $[-].

According to Captain Luke's calculations, to buy these ships, he needs to prepare at least [-] US dollars, which is about [-] to [-] pounds.

Is it too much?

Not much, but Zhu Xianhai really didn't intend to spend this money, after all, the funds are quite tight now.

Besides, even if he took the money, it wouldn't be of much use—no captain, no sailors, who would steer the ship.

In the simulator, when the U.S. government banned the transportation of Chinese laborers by U.S. merchant ships in 1862, even if Zhu Xianhai bought a ship, he couldn’t find a captain and navigator familiar with the route for a while. Most of those captains and navigators were Americans.

Now, Zhu Xianhai is wanted by ships, and people also want it.

And it's kind of free.

"Sir, I believe you have already learned on the road that war has broken out in the United States!"

In the banquet hall, Zhu Xianhai smiled and looked at the gathered captains and senior sailors.

"Here is a newspaper that Mr. Buffett brought from New York. I can read the contents of the newspaper..."

Holding the newspaper, Zhu Xianhai read aloud.

"According to the order signed by President Lincoln, from now on, all U.S. merchant ships and crews must accept the Navy's call-up unconditionally. Anyone who violates this order and refuses to accept the Navy's call-up will be regarded as supporting the rebellion at one rate and will be handed over to the court. Indict for treason!"

After Zhu Xianhai read it in English, the captains and senior sailors present all looked at each other and murmured.

"Sir, can you show us the newspaper?"

"of course can!"

This paper is absolutely "genuine", but only a few letters have been slightly changed.

The presidential decree is real.

The orders of the Secretary of War were also true.

It's just that the "crime of rebellion" has been slightly changed. However, this is not a big problem. Even if they see American officials to testify, they will get a similar answer-refusal to recruit is itself a rebellion.

Playing with words...we're the best at it!
Seeing their terrified faces, Zhu Xianhai took a sip of red wine and sneered in his heart.

If people do not do what they want, they will be destroyed by heaven and earth.

Today's Americans... There are a few native Americans who are just a group of European immigrants. What kind of national consciousness and patriotic sentiment are simply nonsense.

"Gentlemen, it seems that we must return to the United States as soon as possible, otherwise, when we return to the United States next time, what awaits us is likely to be severely punished by the law."

Captain Luke said helplessly.

However, he... was a fugitive himself.

"But, Captain Luke, we all know what it means to be involved in a war?"

Captain Spinson retorted from the side.

"I don't want the government to confiscate my ship with thousands of dollars in bonds. Even myself and my sailors have to fight for the government. The wars of politicians have nothing to do with us!"

"However, we must not disobey the president's order!"

"Yeah, this is going to court!"

When the captain and the senior sailors were arguing with each other, Zhu Xianhai intervened in a timely manner.

"Gentlemen, the choice before you is very simple - to return to America to be called up for war, to be involved in this deplorable war, to lose your property, and even your life, in the war, or to think for yourself."

"For yourself?"

Captain Spinson stood up and said.

"Sir, it seems we have no choice at all."

"As Americans, you definitely have no choice, but as Argentines, captain, believe me, the order of the President of the United States has nothing to do with you!"

"What? As an Argentine?"

"Yes, you can go through the naturalization procedures in Nanhua. Once the procedures are completed, you will become Argentines!"

"But sir, where is our ship?"

"Your merchant ships... can be sunk in a storm or their whereabouts are unknown. After all, there are many icebergs in the South Atlantic Ocean. Shipwrecks in ice seas are also very common. They will become merchant ships under the name of the American Company. All you need is It’s just changing the name of the ship. Of course, I will inject a certain amount of funds.”

Zhu Xianhai gave them a choice very directly.

The ship sank!
Although the sailing conditions in this year are much better than those in the 18th century, it is common for ships to sink into the sea or go missing. No one can find a different name for a ship.

Faced with this choice, all the captains and officers were silent. They knew very well what awaited them if they returned to the United States-they and their ships would be drafted by the Navy.

Regardless of whether it is the south or the north, their ships and people will be requisitioned.Then they will bleed and even die in this war.

In contrast, the choice given by Zhu Xianhai is undoubtedly the most suitable one.

"Sir, you should know that things are not as simple as you said, and it's not just a matter of changing the name of the ship."

Captain Spinson's question made Zhu Xianhai laugh.

"Captain, in fact, things are as simple as that. From now on, these merchant ships are all built in Nanhua's shipyard. I will prepare all the official procedures for you, including the official procedures of the Argentine government,"

In Argentina, as long as you have money, there are no formalities. Thank God, the officials here are corrupt enough.

"Sir, as a Southerner, I certainly wish to defend my homeland."

After a moment of hesitation, Luke spoke his mind.

"However, I am well aware that as a merchant marine captain, there is very little I can do, so I want to think more about the interests of myself and my crew."

Ok.

Regardless of whether they are from the south or from the north, for the captains, their first choice is profit. After all, they are not the navy, nor are they officers.

They managed to convince the sailors without even needing too many words.

Soon, eleven ships encountered icebergs or storms and "sinked into the sea". At the same time, there were eleven more merchant ships under the name of "America Company".Since then, the place of registration of these merchant ships has become the "South American American Company", rather than American ships.

Of course, these captains will continue to drive merchant ships between China and Nanhua as employees and shareholders of merchant ships. Of course, their task is not only to transport immigrants to Nanhua, but also to train Nanhua sailors.

The experience in the simulator told Zhu Xianhai that everything must be in his own hands to be the most reliable!
(End of this chapter)