Lingao Qiming Chapter 157: Selling the stolen goods
yes. The Portuguese trade was severely damaged, and several Japanese said sadly. Now it is the "heretic" Dutch who control Japan's foreign trade. They owned a business store in Hirado. True believers in God were instead expelled. Although trade between Portugal and Japan has resumed recently. But it’s just one ship per year. Ben's church also suffered heavy losses. It turns out that the Jesuits who were here had the privilege of raw silk trade in Portuguese trade.
This information is very useful for traveling through the crowd, but further inquiries can't find anything useful. The Japanese were very excited to see this strange religion that was neither Chinese nor foreign. The following is all about the Tokugawa Shogunate’s persecution of Chichidan. Various martyrdoms and miracles of Japanese believers. Bai Duolu, a Catholic, is actually not too pure. I have little interest in martyrdom. Looking for an excuse and getting ready to run away. The Japanese craftsman insisted that he meet the priest of the local church. Bai Duolu thought that it would be better to ask the organization for instructions on this matter. Hurry up and ask Wende if you want to contact the local church. What is our attitude after the contact |
After thinking about it, Wen Desi decided to get in touch. Look at what the Catholic Church has to offer us. Anyway, it wouldn't hurt to have a good relationship for the time being. Maybe you can get some practical help. Immediately agreed that he should go to Ben's church. As for the issue of my origin, just follow the "Captured Manual".
"Try to speak less and listen more." Wen De| warned him. "If I remember correctly. The Catholic religious orders here are mainly Jesuits. This group of people is very flexible in their missionary work. It is easy to confuse people."
"I understand Mr. Wen" Bai Duolu followed the craftsmen.
The rest of the people continued to wander around the streets. Gradually. There are fewer white people on the street. The streets also began to look Chinese. Ask around. This is Dezi Street. It is the Chinese gathering place in Macau. There are all kinds of fonts hanging on the streets everywhere. Zhang Xin paid attention. Most of them operate raw silk and silk shops. There are many porcelains. There are also some font sizes with clean surfaces. But I can’t see what the goods are. There was a man in green clothes and a small hat at the door to greet you. Everyone is making wild guesses. Looking around. Suddenly a young man from the shop came out and invited them in for a chat.
Going in a large group is unnecessary and cumbersome. Such a large group of people acting together is too eye-catching for Wende | There are a few black men in uniforms who have been following behind silently. Probably Ben's security personnel. To avoid trouble. Wen Desi decided to go in to see the situation except for himself and a few others. The rest of the people formed groups of five or six to move around freely.
The streets in Chinese districts are inherently narrow. There are many shops along the road. Various ceilings cover a lot of the limited sky. The light was not good and when I walked into the shop, I felt it was even darker inside. There is a slight fragrance coming from it. It took a while for vision to return. Go through the foyer. I saw a typical Chinese-style hall inside. Decorated with blue bricks and red sandalwood. A pair of glass palace lanterns made in Yiwu with Wen Desi hanging in the middle made me happy. It seems that our things have become status symbols.
Looking at it. A well-dressed Chinese businessman came out from the back door of the screen. He first made a bow and introduced himself as Huang Shunlong, the steward of "Tailong". Both parties exchanged names after greeting each other and took their seats. Huang Shunlong was quite happy. |See the truth and be virtuous|: Are you an Australian businessman?
"just."
"Businessman Renzhou's short clothes are indeed not bad at first sight." Huang Shunlong seemed to smile when Shopkeeper Wen came to the door. Are you here to do business? He pretended to be mysterious and said, "Could it be that there are some things that Guangzhou can't get rid of?"
Wen De| and others were surprised by the so-called goods that cannot be taken away from Guangdong. It's nothing more than stolen goods stolen from the Gou family. Could it be that this has something to do with Gou Er? Wang Ruixiang, who was in charge of the security operation, had already touched the handle of the 54 gun behind him.
Seeing that Wen Desi and others were a little nervous. Huang Shunlong laughed and said, "Everyone's background. Although I have never left Macau, I have heard about it. I have just stepped foot in Macau. I will wait for you to arrive. This small shop does not have a great reputation, but it is known all over the world."
It turned out that the black men following behind were from his family. Wen Desi suddenly realized.
"What letter-'"
Huang Shunlong took out a small gold leather box with great interest. He picked out some cigarette powder in the box with his fingernail and took it out to smell:
"Shopkeeper Wen is very fond of saltpeter in Lingao, right?"
"I feel quite lacking." Wende | wanted to follow the words first. See what it means.
"Actually, shopkeeper Gao Da is just an outsider." Huang Shunlong wiped his lips. Under the nose became a yellow butterfly. "As for saltpeter and gunpowder, the stuff I have here is much better than his."
It turns out that he is a person who specializes in reselling contraband. Wen Desi thought this was a good thing. Just rely on Gao Li as a buyer. Too much dependence. supply from
It's too dangerous. If we could just put a line together...
It turns out that this "Tailong" specializes in overseas business. There are more than a dozen small speedboats plying the ocean along the coast of Guangdong. Have some of the porcelain and handicraft products delivered to your door. Then sold to the Portuguese. But he also had another intention, which was to provide various necessities for ships at sea. So called necessities. From wood for ship repair, iron tools, grain, and firearms to gunpowder. Naturally, another business that followed him was to acquire pirates' stolen goods.
certainly. Macau is not a pirate port. It is illegal to sell stolen goods or sell goods to pirates. Except for the authority of the Portuguese Governor. The door itself could not protect him from the Law of the Ming Dynasty. However, Huang Shunlong has been running this business in Ben for many years. There is only one reason for peace. That is, he has plenty of money. He also married a Portuguese wife. This disgraced him in his clan. Almost expelled from the clan.
Such people obviously meet the needs of the traveling public. At that moment, Wen Desi took out a list. Above are all kinds of trade goods obtained from Goujiazhuang. Things that are useful to travelers such as iron, cotton, woolen cloth, leather, and bronze are naturally not for sale. But large quantities of porcelain, silk and handicrafts were left useless. They are all targets for quick release.
The price was discussed at the moment: Huang Shunlong bought all the goods on the traveler's manifest for 40,000 piastres. The traveler is responsible for delivering the goods to the door. Money and goods for both parties. in addition. Huang Shunlong gave him an additional 10,000 kilograms of iron from across sentient beings. One thousand kilograms of saltpeter.
"I wonder which method Shopkeeper Wen likes to use?" Huang Shunlong asked. "Is there|a difference?"
"If Shopkeeper Wen likes cash, I'll make some preparations. After all, forty thousand pias is not a small amount."
If you don’t need cash to travel. Huang Shunlong would use the bills of Indian Brahmin merchants operating in this country to pay such bills throughout Southeast Asia. It is common to Goa and Madras in the Indian subcontinent. You can withdraw cash at any time. When making large payments, it can be used directly as a check.
It is better to collect votes according to Wen Desi's idea. In the future, I will also purchase frequently in Japan. It was very inconvenient to transport cash back and forth in bulk, but then I thought about the currency reform that was immediately implemented in Lingao, which required a large amount of precious metal reserves. So it was agreed that half would be cash. Half of the bills are collected.
The double deal has been concluded. Huang Shunlong smiled like a fox. However, he got a big advantage in this transaction. Huang Shunlong also mentioned that there are many strange things in the continent. Hope there can be cooperation in this regard. Wende|Secretly thinking: Our thing is really loved by everyone.
When people return to the ship. Show him a few limited items produced by the Yue Group. Mainly various small glassware. Rhubarb wine at Guangzhou dispatch station. After looking at it, he frowned twice before saying, "These items are good. But their sales are limited."
He pointed at various kinds of glass: "These glass things are shipped by Francois and ships. Although they are just some glass bowls and glass beads, the things are not as good as yours. But it is enough to deceive the natives of Nanyang. As for Wine. They drink more fruit wine. I’m afraid they may not be interested in this soju.”
On the contrary, when the fishing team was fishing, they got hundreds of turtle shells and sold them at a good price. Huang Shunlong said that the Portuguese like this very much. How much do you want?
Huang Shunlong knew something about him in Lingao. It seems that he wants to inquire about Yue Zhong's future plans: Will Zhouzhou send big ships again in the future? Does Australia plan to follow the example of the Portuguese and seize Lingao as a trading base against the Ming Dynasty? If so. Are the Australians planning to interfere in the trade here? These were obviously not questions he wanted to know. Wen Desi suddenly realized that the Portuguese authorities in Macau also wanted to know.
I straightened my thoughts immediately. There are currently no ships coming from Australia. As for Lingao, Fang naturally wants to continue to stay. Huang Shunlong "kindly" reminded them to be careful about Zheng Zhilong's actions. How can one be allowed to snore and sleep? This person is very ambitious. He also took refuge in the government. Sooner or later, all the maritime heroes on the Fujian and Guangdong seas will be attacked by him. It seems that Zheng Zhilong is very jealous. An idea flashed in Wende|'s mind. I feel desolate again. Shaked his head.
When Wen Desi asked about the situation of Liu Xiang and Cai Lao. Huang Shunlong and the others all have agents at the door. However, I and the main members of the gang have never appeared in Macau, so they are still under the legal jurisdiction of Ming Dynasty. If the government comes over with a seizure document. The Portuguese Governor still had to obey the order to arrest and transfer him. If the Xiangshan County Magistrate is a strong commander. Maybe he will lead people into the city to arrest him personally. Not even the governor can protect him.
Wen Desi asked: "There is a woman named Li Siya here?" (To be continued. If you know what happened next. Please log on to the 6qidian chapter for more. Support the author. Support genuine reading!)
