Gould's family members greeted the hired porters and unloaded the loaded goods.
There were a large number of wooden boxes stacked in the cabin, and the boxes were nailed tightly. The cargo inside was very heavy. The porter had no way of knowing what the cargo was, but he could always vaguely smell the smell of sulfur coming from nowhere.
The other batch of goods was so pleasing, because it was a large amount of tanned deerskin, and the quantity was quite large.
There are also many other furs, some of which are rare.
Porters moved for the richest man, Gould, and could earn a silver coin by selling their physical strength. It seems that the sale of one silver coin is very popular, but they also know that the lowest price for the bundle of deer skins they carry is three silver coins.
Because all the leather here has been processed, the deerskin is draped on the body and becomes a blanket. After some tailoring, it can be quickly made into a leather jacket.
Either pulling or carrying, a large amount of valuable materials are in his hands. It is impossible to say that he is not greedy. But the workers didn't dare to engage in ink, because the sword-wielding warriors raised by Gould were the supervisors, and those who engaged in ink would be beaten.
These farmers, who acted as porters, moved Gould's babies to the mansion with steady steps.
A mansion? Is it really a mansion?
For a wealthy family like Gould, his home was not overly luxurious, or rather simple. The simplicity also reveals solemnity, because most of the longhouses are old houses.
Just in the corner of the Onkras tribal settlement, there is an area surrounded by tall wooden walls.
This fence is extraordinary!
It is not a simple fence, but more like a wooden city wall.
Thick pine trees are deeply rooted in the ground, and countless pine logs form wooden walls, which are tied with iron nails and hemp ropes. Scaffolding for people to climb was built behind the wooden wall, and there were two wooden towers at the only gate.
In fact, there is a small hidden door on the wall. Usually this small door is hidden by pine branches and dead branches. It is the escape route for the Gould family in times of crisis.
Is it really dangerous? Didn't exist for decades.
The Gould family lived in this area during their time. It was Gould's father who began to build a wall that could wrap around the entire family house. When Gould came to power, the wall became able to wrap around the residences of servants and mercenaries. There is even an empty space that has been neatly maintained within the wall. For a long time, this empty space has been a place for mercenaries to gather and train. Now, it has naturally turned into a material unloading yard.
Gould not only had a warehouse dedicated to inventory, but also a cellar for storing important supplies.
Before returning the goods to the warehouse, all goods must be placed at the unloading dock for inventory.
The sky was getting darker, and it would be unrealistic to say that Gould wasn't tired after traveling and traveling for so many days.
This fat guy just wants to drink the mead from his hometown and meet his children.
He had already thought about it. He would recuperate for a few days after returning home. During this period, he would order his men to sort out supplies, and then organize a fleet to go straight to the Melalen Market to meet up with his eldest son and his family.
The situation has slightly changed for the better.
For money, Gould really would not sell anything except his own family, provided of course that the buyer paid enough.
The sulfur-smelling boxes had been a source of interest to the Gould family.
"Mom, dad, could it be that you came back with a pile of sulfur?"
"No one knows what your father brought back, but it must be something good." Gould's fifth wife held the cute little head of his son with a tough head and a tough head.
Others, they were also talking about the strange box.
The three older brothers gathered together to speculate whether their father had really got the sulfur back.
The boys in the family naturally have to take on the life mission of expanding the family's business routes when they grow up.
As for the daughters, their task is probably to get married when they grow up.
Gould had two daughters, but he didn't think much about his daughters. If he meets a trustworthy business partner or needs to complete a major trade, he will betroth his daughter to him.
While the four boys continued to speculate and discuss, Gould led a noble man back in a mighty manner.
The mercenaries, even those holding short spears standing on wooden wall scaffolding or wooden towers, all stood solemnly and bowed their heads slightly to salute their sponsors.
As for the porters who had moved the goods, they had no right to enter the big businessman's home on weekdays. After looking around and sighing, they just wanted to get their own reward.
Seeing the well-dressed big businessman coming, they greeted him happily at first. Then the big leader of the tribe, Angklas, also came, and they all stayed where they were.
Gould noticed them and immediately threw a bag of money to Jevlo: "Jevlo, give them the money, one for each of them."
"As you command, my lord. But the remaining money..."
"You can keep whatever you can't send out."
"Yes! Thank you, sir." After saying that, Yevluo went on his errands with a smile.
Gould was in a very good mood. After meeting his family, he was delighted to see that his empty space was empty and the goods had piled up into a hill.
He twisted his plump body, stretched out his arms proudly, and looked at the merchants and leaders: "You see, they are all Russian things. Now, please allow me to introduce you to a treasure."
After that, Gould ordered his two mercenary men to use the blade of the ax in his waist to separate the nailed wooden planks.
For a moment, the businessmen who stretched their heads to take a closer look were completely attracted by the yellow-white lumps in the box.
After a brief introduction, the onlookers had the most basic understanding.
In fact, everyone knows that sulfur is a good thing. Many people are troubled by lice and fleas, and the wounds bitten by parasites are itchy and unbearable, but wiping them with ground sulfur powder usually has good results.
Now, Gould specially announced that this is a baby that can remove the deepest dirt on the body, including all fleas and lice from hair and clothes. He spoke in eclectic terms, as if a piece of sulfur soap could cure all ailments.
As for the price, one piece is twenty silver coins. Gould insisted on this price. He was afraid that if he set a low price, his peers would rush to buy it and then transport it to the Mälaren Market to make a profit on the price difference. Twenty silver coins a piece, he promised to sell it anywhere and to anyone at this price.
The only purchase price, Gould would not tell anyone, was only three silver coins a piece.
Ungreave, he didn't really believe Gould's words. The only thing that could prove the miraculous effect was field experiments.
Ungreave dug his hands into the soil, so that the gaps between his fingers were full of dirt. He even said boldly that if he could even wash away the dirt between his fingernails, he would buy at least ten yuan.
As a result, the big leader Angrefu became the first member of the Angkras tribe to use soap.
His hands were washed clean, and the skin on his hands sizzled when rubbed, especially between the nails. Angreev never thought that his nails could be so clean.
In a sense, what Gould is doing now is a trade show.
As many as 1,200 pieces of various types of soap were shipped, and Goodell was marked with a clear price. Twenty silver coins were added to the sulfur, and ten were not added.
On the issue of pricing, Gould didn't dare to let go because it was his first sale. Those who pursue cost-effectiveness will buy dark brown ordinary soap, while those who pursue luxury will buy golden sulfur soap.
He particularly understands the reality that wealthy households in the south always seek not the best but the most expensive when buying things. Because in this era, basically the best is also the most expensive. The powerful need to demonstrate their strong economic strength to their tribesmen and potential competitors through consumption.
Because of his strong economic strength, it means that this person can spend money to recruit many temporary mercenaries!
Gould's wealth was enough for him to pay "military pay" to five hundred people and work for himself for a year and a half. As for weapons and equipment, mercenaries need to raise them themselves.
Gould was happy to sell a carefully crafted steel sword for a terrifyingly high price of two thousand silver coins. When he was sailing, he came up with a plan, which was to equip his guards with the best swords!
As a private armed force, the number of people cannot be large, so that it is easier for you to manage. At the same time, each of these people must have the ability to fight ten of them one by one, and some of the best weapons are enough for them to do this.
For this reason, Gould does not feel that his current financial resources can do this.
Even if it is for the sake of greater strength in the future, embarking on a Russian warship is a shortcut to success.
Even at the price of 20 silver coins per piece, Gould still sold 200 pieces of all the sulfur soap. On this day and night, all the money of 4,000 silver coins flowed into his family's treasury.
Among them, Ungreave, who was deeply shocked, bought twenty yuan alone! Among the other merchants, some bought ten yuan, and some bought a few yuan.
Gould was in a good mood. The fact that more than ten of them purchased such a small amount only meant that they wanted to use it themselves.
In addition to the money from the previous sale of the sword, when the crowds of people dispersed, Gould, who was sitting in the spacious and bright long house of his house, held a linen bag containing sixty pounds of silver coins, facing his family, and felt So unhappy.
"Sir, isn't this much money? We made so much today?!" Gould's eldest wife was both excited and nervous.
“What, you’re still scared after making so much money?!”
"No, I am not……"
"My sister. Wouldn't it be nice to have more money? Don't most of the money belong to your son?" His second wife's words were a bit mean, which just illustrates the fact that Gould's huge wealth Part of the wealth will eventually be inherited by the eldest son.
Gould's eldest wife was his first wife. Although she was old and beautiful, because she was the mother of the eldest son, Gould still relied on her very much in this family.
As for the second wife, this woman is the daughter of Gould's business partner when he was young. The marriage was just for the business of that year.
As for the remaining three women, they are all former female slaves without exception. They are the young women who came from nowhere and were "rescued" by Gould when he was scanning goods at the Melalen Market. Due to their humble status, they could sit back and watch the bickering between the two women, and secretly hoped that their husbands could give themselves and their children more wealth.
The eldest wife could hear the barb in the words, so she retorted: "Will your son be missing from the family property? Your son has also reached the age to get married. When the time comes, the adults will give him a share of the family property."
"Is this enough?" The second wife immediately turned to look at her husband and said seriously: "Sir, my son will definitely give birth to a grandson for you. When the time comes..."
"Shut up, all of you!" Gould scolded him pretending to be angry, and then he laughed while holding his money bag.
The family sat around the longhouse, each sitting on a comfortable leather cushion, facing the brazier in the middle, watching the bickering between the two old women.
Gould actually knows that although the two wives will always quarrel over their own wealth, that's all it seems for now.
Sons, they do not despise each other because of their respective mothers’ identities. They are all brothers to each other. Although the age difference is slightly larger, they have also been friends who have played together since childhood.
The sons were quite united, but their mothers were always jealous. For this reason, Gould simply didn't bother to talk to them, so he was willing to stay in distant Roseburg for a long time.
Now, times are changing.
In fact, sometimes watching his wives quarrel, Gould also had an unexplainable pleasure.
Because in Roseburg, the two personal slaves around him were two cowardly cats who were always at his mercy, letting him do whatever they wanted without even the slightest intention of resisting. After a long time like this, life becomes a little boring.
Gould didn't mind letting these two Britannia women become his sixth and seventh sons. It would be better to have a sixth and seventh son.
He coughed twice and ordered everyone to keep quiet.
Gould looked around and saw the faces of all his family members, including his two daughters, whom he did not attach much importance to.
"Now, except for the Snoreva family, you are all here. Now, I want to announce something big to you!"
"Say it, sir. It's not possible. Do you want Snoreva to..." The eldest wife was not in a good mood. Now that her husband suddenly mentioned her son's name, the situation changed again. Her eyes couldn't help but glance at the second son who was quarreling with her, and there was no lack of pride in her expression.
Gould shook his head and joked: "You are already discussing, if I am no longer here, who will share the family wealth? It is ridiculous! I prayed to God, and God will grant me at least twenty years of life. Very long lasting.”
Of course, his wives didn't believe what he said. god? Even if God exists, how can he take care of his own family? If you want to show favor, it means favoring a noble leader like Ungreave.
Holding the money bag, Gould continued to announce: "I have decided that this year, we will move."
"What? Moving?" The eldest wife was shocked: "It can't be to Mälaren? To be with our Snoleva?"
"No! It's to Roseburg, the Russian people."
As soon as this statement came out, no one questioned it.
"It seems I didn't make it clear?" Gould said loudly: "This is Fort Ross! The home of the Ross people! I have decided that I will no longer be a guest in the winter. I will move my family there. I will take my money." Transport them all, including you! You must also follow me."
"Sir, are you serious?" The eldest wife's eyes were full of doubts about this move.
"What, are you doubting me?" Gould asked displeasedly.
"I just...I have some doubts about the Ross people. Even if they are allies, they are not our Onkras people."
"This is not something women like you need to worry about. I am the owner of the wealth. Where I want to move my family is also my business." Of course, moving is a big deal even for tribes that like to immigrate. Nowadays, for the Angklas people who have settled down and actively become a farming people, moving is definitely a huge risk.
Gould thought about it and realized that he couldn't be too arbitrary. He sat on the leather cushion and immediately introduced the customs and customs of Roseburg to his family. To his sons, Gould introduced the commercial value of the North and even a great strange man.
"To tell you the truth, what I know about the only son of the great leader of the Rus' people, the child named Rurik, is indeed favored by God. Just like those yellow soapas, they are Rurik's creation. I've brought an amazing amount of soupa. I'll take them to the Market of Mälaren and sell them all. We'll make at least one hundred and fifty pounds of silver! You see, I already have sixty pounds of silver here! Boy! Guys, I am already old. Can you five brothers take control of this family business? I will find you a new backer! That is the Rus. I have made friends with that Rurik. In the future, you Inherit this family fortune, and Rurik will inherit the Ross tribe. Only by being friends with each other can our wealth be safe."
Whether the children understood it or not, Gould was determined to leave.
Moreover, he also made the time limit for the move very clear, that is, the fleet will go north this fall and the family will immigrate to Roseburg. As for the home in my hometown, it will continue to exist, but its status can only be reduced to a warehouse, and I will send some people to stay and look after the situation.
He felt that his explanations were enough, and his family had no room for refutation. Everyone, especially the sons who had high hopes, must accept a reality. That is to say, the future "Gould of Unclas" will become "Gould of Ross", and the family identity will suddenly change, and they will all become Ross people.
Gould was tired. He stood up and said nothing more to his family.
Regarding supervising the transportation of goods to the warehouse, the movers became their own mercenaries, and the supervisors were their sons.
Gould just wanted to have a good night's sleep. Before that, he couldn't wait to order his servant to boil several pots of hot water. Finally, he dragged his fat body and jumped into the wooden tub where he was bathing. The clear water was dissolved into gray-white color by the sulfur soap.
He ordered the two Brythonic women who were close to him to wipe his hair and wipe the mud from his body with rough linen cloth. After receiving the promise that their status would be upgraded after giving birth to a boy, they became increasingly diligent in their service.
The joyful enjoyment allowed Gould to temporarily ignore some of the troubles of life. As for tomorrow, there are still days to come...
He couldn't help but close his eyes while soaking in the wooden tub, and suddenly a thought came to his mind.
"Ah! I'm afraid that in ten or twenty days, the news of the Rus' sneak attack on the Gotlanders will reach me. Rus' people, I hope you can win the battle. I hope. Your victory will not disturb Mela. London Market.”
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