"Do you have any cultural relics you want to sell to me?" Zhu Yu put down the tea cup and asked:
"If that's the case, then I'm really interested."
"No, no, no." Pu Lanlan smiled and shook her head, "Mr. Zhu should understand when he looks at this jade book. What I'm talking about is cooperation in business, not just a simple transaction."
Zhu Yu took the jade album and used it as a distraction. While reading the jade album, he was thinking about the Pu family's affairs.
In my memory, the Pu family were a group of foreigners who fled to China because of failed religious struggles in the Middle East.
At that time, the officials of the Song Dynasty took them in and gave them the convenience of doing business.
It can be said that the Song Dynasty gave them a chance to survive.
However, when they survived and grew stronger, the Southern Song Dynasty came to an end.
Later, the small court of the Southern Song Dynasty was besieged by the Jin army. When they fled to Quanzhou, the Pu family betrayed them and handed them over to the Jin army.
Such two and five young men were appreciated by the Kingdom of Jin and did not massacre them.
Next, there is not much introduction to their fate in the history books.
However, Zhu Yu later read in other books that after Zhu Yuanzhang destroyed the Yuan Dynasty in the early Ming Dynasty, he also destroyed the Pu family.
Seeing Zhu Yu's expression, Pu Lanlan explained:
"We were a branch of the Pu family at that time. Later, because the Yuan Dynasty invaded the Song Dynasty, my family knew that the situation was over, so they went out to sea, and later ended up here."
Zhu Yu raised his eyebrows.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhu. It is recorded in our family tree that we did not participate in the battle to destroy the Song Dynasty. We left before that."
Zhu Yu smiled:
"No wonder Miss Pu dares to claim to be from the Pu family. If those Pu family dare to come and deal with me, I'm afraid they have to be extremely vigilant."
"Of course. But that's all in the past." Pu Lanlan smiled Qiao Qianxi:
"Isn't China now talking about the great integration of nationalities? Even Ran Min didn't go into details. Didn't some people say that even Yue Fei was not a national hero? Didn't some places even erect monuments to commemorate Zu Dashou and Fan Wencheng?"
Zhu Yu chuckled:
"Justice comes naturally to people's hearts. Maybe some people think it is indeed possible."
He said this, but he was cursing in his heart. After all, these beasts who count their ancestors are in the minority.
"Okay, Mr. Zhu, let's take a look at the jade album." Pu Lanlan didn't seem to be worried about Zhu Yu's misunderstanding at all, and pointed at the jade album.
Zhu Yu nodded and looked down at the jade book.
The jade album is of good quality, slightly cool, and has a few lines of words engraved on it.
Zhu Yu glanced at it and found that it was a record.
The general idea is that Pu Shouchen, the head of this branch of the Pu family, helped the Song royal family transport a batch of gold and silver treasures to Siam when the Southern Song Dynasty was about to fall, and made advance preparations for the royal family's escape.
At that time, Pu Shouchen secretly took over the business, and then used his own fleet to transport ten ships of things, and five people from the Zhao and Song royal family were responsible for taking care of it and sailed out to sea together.
However, the ship went out to sea to the south, and when it was about to reach its destination, it encountered pirates. While the ship was trying to avoid it, it encountered wind and waves. In the end, only one of the ten ships reached the destination.
The Pu family failed to complete the task, and later due to various reasons, were unable to recover the treasure. This is recorded here in the hope that the descendants of the Pu family can remember this matter and salvage the sunken ship when they have enough energy to comfort the spirits of their ancestors.
Zhu Yu looked at the jade book and found that it indeed had a history of more than seven hundred years, so the time was right.
However, this jade album is obviously incomplete and there should be at least one page left.
Zhu Yu read it again and handed the jade album to Pu Lanlan.
"Why are you looking for me?" Zhu Yu asked this question first, "There is obviously still a part of this jade album. If my guess is correct, the specific location of the sunken ship should be marked on it. You can salvage it yourself."
Facing Zhu Yu's questioning, Pu Lanlan was not panicked at all and said with a smile:
"Of course there is a reason. But if Mr. Zhu doesn't plan to cooperate, I can't tell you the reason..."
This sentence is somewhat familiar.
Zhu Yu said:
"Then I have to think about it."
"This is what it should be." Pu Lanlan was very considerate.
Then she left her contact information and said goodbye.
Zhu Yu called Ran Jie and three others over and told them the matter.
"What do you think?" Zhu Yu asked, "Do you want to go?"
"Could it be a scam?" Qin Fei was more cautious, "The recent rumors don't feel right."
"Even if it's a scam, you can still give it a try. What if it's true?" Cao Dalong likes to take risks, "We just need to be fully prepared."
"I also think we can give it a try." Ran Jie said, "We are here in the United States, and we can't do anything at all if we are so timid now. And there are so many people here watching. The person said that the location is roughly in the South China Sea area, and that distance Our territory is close!”
This sentence directly reminded Zhu Yu, and he immediately opened the map on his mobile phone and made some gestures.
Then Zhu Yu guessed:
"You said that Pu Lanlan insisted on coming to me, is it because we have a big island there, and the location of the sunken ship has something to do with our island?"
"It's really possible!" Cao Dalong slapped his thigh, "Otherwise, how can we explain that he has to come to see you, the boss? Is it because you are more handsome?"
"It's possible." Ran Jie joked.
"Fuck you." Zhu Yu slapped him, "What's going on, are you going to find another boss lady for you?"
"That's not necessarily the case," Cao Dalong also joked, "Maybe it is? I heard Ms. Cathy said that Pu Lanlan is quite beautiful..."
"You can't believe even beautiful women." Qin Fei said quietly, "Zhang Wuji fucking said it."
"Hahahaha!" Several people laughed after hearing this.
This matter was settled just like that.
Of course, they did not wait for the news, but began to prepare.
Zhu Yu inquired about the Pu family's news from Robert, while Ran Jie and others made preparations for equipment.
Since we are the guest, no matter how fully prepared we are.
Robert rarely disappoints Zhu Yu and sent detailed information to Zhu Yu in just two days.
“The Pu family came to the beautiful country from Southeast Asia a hundred years ago, at the end of World War I.
Before they came, they had indeed lived in Southeast Asia for five to six hundred years.
In the past five or six hundred years, they first did business with local Chinese under the banner of Chinese people and accumulated a large amount of assets.
Later, when the colonists came, they used the banner of the Green Party, betrayed some Chinese plantation owners, and cooperated with the colonists to exchange local spices and other specialties for large amounts of gold and silver.
After that, the Pu family always kept a low profile, but firmly held a certain sphere of influence until the end of the Qing Dynasty. At that time, the Pu family even robbed some armaments purchased by the Qing Dynasty from Europe and finally sold them.
Later, after the First World War, the Pu family bet their treasure in the beautiful country, sold their assets, and settled in the beautiful country.
Because of their religious reasons, they were not discriminated against because of their yellow skin - after all, they brought a lot of assets with them.
Of course, this identity also caused them to be questioned at a certain period. Fortunately, the Pu family had been in the beautiful country for a long time and had already developed intricate connections.
Although they are far behind the Jews in this regard, they have never declined.
However, in recent years, due to the economic downturn, backward business philosophy, and the hollowing out of the beautiful country's own industry, the Pu family's assets have been shrinking, and now the family is looking for new opportunities to make money. "
Zhu Yu read this information to Ran Jie and the three others, and at the same time, it was also a reminder to himself.
This Pu family is not simple.
Anyone who cooperates with them will be sold immediately after they lose their use value.
"I take back what I said. I found that cooperating with them is like seeking skin from a tiger." Cao Dalong said with a rare cautious expression: "If we can't do it, let's push it away. I'm afraid that I'm really being sold and I'm still helping count the money."
"That's not the case." Qin Fei smiled, "I'm already mentally prepared, so it won't happen."
"Now that we know what kind of people they are, let's forget it." Ran Jie also backed down, "This family is too awesome, we can't afford to offend them!"
Zhu Yu waved his hand:
"No, I think it is this kind of person that we need to touch. No matter how awesome he is, we still have to cut off a piece of meat to make a dish."
Ran Jie didn't expect Zhu Yu to be so determined this time, and he was a little confused.
"Think about it, should the things Pu Lanlan said belong to our country?"
"That is."
"Even including some of their belongings, I'm afraid part of it should be attributed to the imperial court at that time."
Everyone nodded.
"Now they openly want to take these things for themselves. If we don't know, then forget it. Now that we know, do we have to talk about it?"
Everyone nodded.
"Of course, we also have to guard against others setting traps by attacking us. Therefore, we must also be well prepared."
"If it's true, let's try to get as many things back as possible. Even if we get it, we'll just take it back. If it's false, then we're not vegetarians, right?"
"of course!"
"Boss, I listen to you!"
This matter is really settled this time.
Another day passed, and before Zhu Yu called Pu Lanlan, the phone was already called.
"Mr. Zhu, how are you thinking?" Pu Lanlan got straight to the point.
Zhu Yu said:
"I am more inclined to cooperate with you. However, I still have doubts about this matter. After all, you can find more professional people to cooperate with, and I am not well-known in this industry.
So, I'm guessing... could it be because of my island? "
Pu Lanlan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said:
"Mr. Zhu is so smart! Since you have guessed it, I will no longer keep it a secret. Indeed, it has something to do with your island.
After all, when salvaging from the sea, it’s okay if nothing is found. Once something is salvaged, it’s really troublesome.
Our estimated shipwreck site is not too far away from your island, so we hope to use your island as cover, which will at least save a lot of money...
Of course, if Mr. Zhu wants to leave us and look for him, I think it’s better not to bother. After all, your island is big enough, and the nearby sea area is even bigger. So... cooperation will benefit both sides. I think Mr. Zhu understands this sentence. "
Zhu Yu smiled and said:
"I know. So, happy working together!"
Since it was near his own territory, Zhu Yu really wasn't afraid anymore.
"It's a pleasure to cooperate. Let's discuss the specific terms next. I would like to discuss such a matter in person. How about we meet in person?"
"Okay." Zhu Yu said, "Come to me..."
"I think it's better to go to the hotel." Pu Lanlan resumed her performance as a shrewd strong woman. "Now it's business versus business. Let's be villains first and then gentlemen. It's better to talk in a place where both parties agree."
Zhu Yu agreed.
This time when they went to talk, Zhu Yu not only brought Ran Jie and three others with him, but also Cathy.
When talking about cooperation with women, Zhu Yu feels that Ms. Cathy is more professional, at least not because of visual or male-female issues.
Ms. Cathy also changed her usual aunty appearance and acted like a shrewd strong woman. She abruptly changed Zhu Yu's share from the 20% proposed by Pu Lanlan to 40%.
"Mr. Zhu, this Ms. Cathy is really powerful." Afterwards, Pu Lanlan smiled bitterly, "Actually, Mr. Zhu mainly provided the island's port as a base and cover.
We provided a general sea area, as well as salvage ships and personnel, but Mr. Zhu insisted on taking 40% of it. It was really a big deal! It’s hard to explain when I go back. "
Zhu Yu waved his hand:
"Miss Lanlan, you can't say that. Although I am not the best among treasure hunters, I am basically never empty-handed every time I hunt for treasures.
And at least I have the title of Little Prince of Luck. If I can participate in this treasure hunt, then the operation will definitely be successful.
So, 40% is really not much. "
Pu Lanlan naturally took this into consideration, otherwise she would not have released 40%. It's just that you have to say cheap things.
"Then let me borrow Mr. Zhu's good words." Pu Lanlan shook hands with Zhu Yu, and gently dug her fingers into Zhu Yu's palm before leaving.
The seriousness on his face and the commotion of his fingers formed a strong contrast, making Zhu Yu lose his mind.
This guy has some moral integrity!
Back at the villa, Zhu Yu said to Ran Jie and the other three:
"According to the agreement, we will meet with them at our big island port in a week. Pack up today, prepare tomorrow, and set off the day after tomorrow."
"Then boss, you have to say goodbye to Joanna." Cao Dalong joked, "Joanna may want to go with us this time."
Zhu Yu waved his hand:
"Don't be petty about Joanna. She won't delay our opportunity to make money. But we do need to say goodbye to her. After all, no one knows how long we will be away this time."
"With your ability, boss, and the strength of our brothers, can we survive for a month?"
"Maybe it will be done in half a month."
Treasure hunting with Zhu Yu and Ran Jie are relatively optimistic, and usually it doesn't take long. Almost always completed within a month.
"Don't take it lightly." Zhu Yu said, "I haven't figured out the opponent's path until now. I only know the general information. Although it is our territory, we still have to be careful!"
"Understood!"
Zhu Yu reminded him carefully, and the three of them, Ran Jie, knew that this was what Zhu Yu was really worried about, so they all agreed.
