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Chapter 650 One is worth two

"Damn it, let me send you to hell!" Kalinka had a bad temper and was ready to fight with his fists clenched.

"Shh... shhh... keep your voice down. Everyone stay away from the rear deck. One new Ming silver coin for each person!"

If it were normal, Wang Datou would not only not stop it, but would also call for a bet and call on the sailors to place bets. Life on the ship was so boring that fighting became an entertainment. But today, Mrs. Silva was negotiating with the Dutch representative in the stern cabin.

Since they were communicating in French, I couldn't understand them even if I was there, and it would be a hindrance, so I simply didn't participate. As for whether there was any conspiracy, this question could be put aside for the time being. Even if I didn't report it, that Lamei would not let it go.

"Can you find a ship that will return to Portugal in the near future and take a few people back to Guangzhou according to the address I gave you?" After dispersing the sailors who were making a fuss, Wang Datou and Captain Alfonso leaned on the side of the ship and continued chatting.

"People? What people? From where?"

"Spanish, of course. From Spain."

"Can I ask..."

"No, you just find the boat and I'll pay for it. Name your price."

"...One thousand five hundred new Ming silver coins!" Captain Alfonso truly deserves the title of a businessman. Even though the other party was suspected of kidnapping and human smuggling, he still strictly followed the rules of cargo merchant ships and only asked about the destination and price.

"all?"

"Everyone!"

"one thousand!"

"One thousand and four!"

"One thousand and two!"

"make a deal!"

"I need them to arrive in Guangzhou alive and suffer as little as possible!" Since the price could not be negotiated, Wang Datou could only add additional conditions.

"Please rest assured, they can occupy the first mate's room. If they can pay fifteen hundred, the captain's room will be waiting for you at any time. But you have to hurry and make a decision. The east wind will come after the summer, and many ships will return." Captain Alfonso seemed to have a plan in place and his answer was flawless.

"Well, I'll set a date before August." Wang Datou looked at the hatch of the stern and decided to fulfill his promise. As long as Oyani could really convince the Dutch, he would go beyond his authority and submit a petition to the emperor, asking him to agree to help her bring her daughter over from Spain.

In fact, there was no need to wait until August. Captain Alfonso received a deposit of 2,000 new silver coins at noon that day and used it as a guarantor to find a suitable ship. Oyani was indeed capable and it took only more than an hour to convince the Dutch.

Wang Datou immediately rushed to the headquarters of the Snowflake Sugar Factory in Guangzhou to pick up Zhuque. The two parties drafted a trade contract in the cabin of the Alfonso, which was guaranteed by the Sun Moon Bank. It stipulated the quantity of several kinds of in-demand goods that the Dutch could purchase in the Port of Manila every three months, as well as the price this year, as well as the quantity and price of spices that Chinese merchants could purchase in Batavia. It was signed and sealed, and it took effect immediately.

"There are only six ships a year, is it worth making such a big fuss?" As the contracting party, Zhuque immediately put away his professional smile and started complaining after getting off the ship. However, he wisely chose Oyani instead of Wang Datou.

"As a senior business executive, this is the limit of his authority. Don't worry, both sides are testing the waters. Next year they will take the initiative to come to us and ask for an increase in supply, and they will also send more important people."

Oyani did not complain about the thinness of the fly legs. The current situation was very clear. After the Spanish withdrew, the share of maritime trade from the East to the West would be divided up by the Dutch and the Portuguese. Compared with the scattered Portuguese merchants, the Dutch East India Company was obviously more competitive.

"Madam, according to the previous agreement, the sailing ship to Spain will set sail after August and will return to Guangzhou next summer if nothing goes wrong."

After sending Zhuque away, Wang Datou began to fulfill his promise. Although the specific ship had not yet been decided, as long as the Portuguese received the deposit, the time would not be too much difference. As for whether the emperor would agree, at worst he could go back to the capital in person and plead in person.

"No, it's not necessary now. If I really wanted to bring someone back from Spain, I would go directly to His Majesty the Emperor instead of trusting a stranger. You should know your Emperor better than I do. You can't live in this country against his will.

But you have performed well, you have vision, courage and ability. I will make a special note in the report and apply to His Majesty the Emperor to transfer you to Batavia and make you the head of the Sun Moon Bank there."

But Oyani's answer surprised Wang Datou to the extreme, and a layer of cold sweat broke out on his back. This Western woman was not only good at managing money, but also good at guessing people's hearts. If she wanted to harm him, he would probably fall into her trap this time.

"Sun Moon Bank is going to set up a branch in Batavia?" How to suppress emotions is the basic skill of the staff of the Statistics Department. No matter how nervous they are, they will not mess up their thoughts. This news is too unexpected and I have never heard of it before. I must ask clearly and then report it to the emperor.

"Thank you for reminding me about this matter. Since the Statistics Department has already started to make arrangements in Batavia, Sun Moon Bank cannot fall behind. Of course, this matter still needs to be approved by His Majesty, but I think the possibility of success is very high.

Regardless of whether you can become my subordinate or not, we will work together in the future. According to your custom, shouldn't you find a restaurant and order some good food and wine to celebrate your success?"

Even though Wang Datou was fooled in front of him and the matter had to be reported to the emperor, he remained calm and composed. Oyani was impressed by his performance, so she took the initiative to invite him to find a helper for the Sun Moon Bank in Batavia.

Although it was unclear what the Statistics Department was doing in Batavia, such departments were always well-informed, and more friends meant more opportunities. With their secret assistance, Sun Moon Bank's work in Batavia would be more secure.

"Thank you for your kindness, Madam, but I am not suitable to appear in public too often. As long as the Batavia branch obtains the approval of His Majesty, Zhu will help within his authority.

I am so grateful for your kindness. I have already made an appointment with the Portuguese. Once the tailor arrives, he will come to Guangzhou to serve you first. Please don't refuse. This is a token of our appreciation. "

Faced with the well-intentioned invitation, Wang Datou refused it flatly, but at the same time he did not reject the person at a distance. He spoke very politely and expressed the necessary thanks.

But he was very tight-lipped about work issues. Without the emperor's instructions, the Statistics Department had nothing to do with the Sun Moon Bank. As for contact information, it was even more impossible to give it out. If intelligence could be found by irrelevant people at any time, it would be of no value.

(End of this chapter)