580. Chacopak
Even in this era of information development, it is not difficult to create public opinion, and it is not difficult to move back to public opinion.
Drake is an idealistic man, and although he is not young, he still retains the heart of his youth to cross the seas.
And this person is not a villain who is untrustworthy, so my agreement with him means that we have indeed reached an agreement and become real comrades-in-arms and friends.
Especially after an in-depth tour of my "factory", Drake had already blown me away. In his words: "Choosing to be your enemy is the stupidest choice many people have ever made in their lives." ”
I don't know if he can say this, sometimes excessive modesty is a sign of pride.
Especially since I come from the future and know everything about history, technology, and the world, if I can't suppress the mortals in this life, I'm afraid that I really have to look inward to see if my brain structure is not up to standard.
We agreed to resolve Drake's issue first, and then discuss the next steps. He was convinced, and left happily.
The rest is up to me, and as for Drake himself, just keep silent about it, and that's enough!
And what am I going to do? In fact, it has already been arranged, and this matter is entrusted to Mavi, I believe he can do it very well.
As for how to do it, I said a rough idea, and the rest depends on Mavi's performance.
Twelve days later, in the South American port of Pernambuco, an Italian merchant fleet quietly landed.
This merchant fleet was strange, they seemed to be here for the first time, but they seemed to be familiar with everything here.
It seems that they are coming for the first time, because these Italians are not like ordinary merchant fleets, and they get off the ship and go directly to the trade guild to negotiate the trade of sugar cane, cassava, and beef, and they don't seem to know much about the market here.
But they seem to be familiar with this place, because as soon as they get off the boat, they go to the most famous mafia bar in the west of the city, "Chaco Park", and ask for Ruth, the spokesperson of this place.
Everyone on the road knows that Ruth is a pseudonym, and this woman is not the boss herself, but she is the direct spokesperson of the boss behind her.
As for what the Chaco Park Bar does, it is actually very simple, except for the side business of selling alcohol, you can do anything else to make money, there is no bottom line, and there is no obstacle to any product.
This time, when Ruth saw the Italian Carmelo in front of her, she felt from the bottom of her heart that what he had brought was just some "carrion".
The so-called carrion refers to the items left behind on shipwrecked ships at sea, and some small fleets that specialize in making a living on remote waterways make a living by picking up these relics, and even actively "creating" relics.
The meeting place is very remote, and it is the most private room in the bar. Ruth didn't find it strange that Carmelo was asking, after all, it was not a glorious thing to be a vulture, and when selling "goods", she always wanted as few people to know about it as possible.
So when Carmelo took out the first item, she took it very contemptuously, and muttered very casually: "Oh! An old piece of gold. What is it used for? Wine or gargle? ”
Instead of speaking, Carmelo smiled lightly and took out a second one.
It's an obvious knife-like object, but the all-over gold makes it look quaint and extraordinary.
This time, Ruth was a little concerned, but anyone who works in the antique industry knows that knives represent power and authority, and not everyone can cast them.
In particular, the old vicissitudes of life on this knife, coupled with the clumsy skills and image, made Ruth's mind suddenly reflect some high-end collectibles that had only been seen in the adult's bedroom!
"Where did all this stuff come from?" When she saw the third object in Camero's hand, a golden scepter, her face finally changed, and she asked.
"What? Is Chakparker also going to change the tradition of not asking for provenance? The Italian Carmelo held a huge Havana cigar in his mouth and smiled disdainfully and lewdly at Ruth: "Don't dare to eat it, just say it, I'll go find Hank Boatman." ”
Hank Boatman is the name of another shady shop and the most direct competitor to Chaco Park.
Ruth looked at the few fine items scattered on the table, and she knew that the origin of these things was absolutely extraordinary!
Either the Italians in front of them have found the tomb of an ancient empire not far to the north, or the recent rumors have been boiling ......
Ruth stared at Carmelo tightly, this person obviously has makeup on his face, and he can't tell his real age, but this is also a tradition of black hand trade, without revealing each other's identities, paying money with one hand, delivering goods with the other, and then the goods are cleared, and the hero does not ask where he comes from.
"How many do you have?" Ruth's voice could no longer maintain its initial composure, and there was a slight panic: "I mean, no less than this level of goods. Of course, it is acceptable to have some gaps. ”
Carmelo took a heavy puff on his cigar and slowly sprayed the smoke on Ruth's face.
This action made Ruth quite unhappy, but she did not have a seizure.
The man in front of him is by no means as simple as it seems, at least not a simple Italian vulture merchant.
"A lot!" Carmelo took the cigar in his mouth, spread his hands wide, gestured to a large one, and said indistinctly: "Many, many!" So my question is, what price can you offer? ”
It must be a shipwreck treasure! The excitement in Ruth's heart is indescribable! I didn't expect that the boiling shipwreck secret treasure rumored outside really existed! And the flowers fell into the hands of this Italian who is not good-looking and famous!
"Big deal, I'd like to ask for instructions." Ruth thought about it again and again, but still replied seriously: "We will definitely give you a reasonable price." But after all, this shipment is a bit hot at the moment, and it will take some additional costs for us to dissipate it. ”
"Humph!" Carmelo smiled contemptuously: "Hot hands? These goods are indeed hot, but they will not bring additional costs, but additional benefits! ”
In a word, Ruth's face turned pale, and the other party was a veteran and didn't listen to his bargaining tricks at all.
But Camello continued: "So little girl, don't answer me with your ridiculous tricks. I have the ability to snatch food from the mouths of Spain and England, and I have the ability to get Blackwater Jack! ”
This sentence made Ruth tremble as if she had been struck by lightning.
Blackwater Jack is the name of the man behind her, a well-known pirate in the Amazon Valley...... Well, privateer admiral.
Since the other party can say Blackwater Jack's name, he is still so fearless, and he does have the ability to snatch food from the mouths of the two giants, saying this is indeed not a wild speech.
In this way, Ruth's attitude was much more respectful than just now, and she couldn't help but use honorifics to Carmelo: "Sir! Please wait a moment. Three days at most, no, two days! I'm going to find Jack and report this to him! After all, I can't be the master of such a large transaction! ”
Carmelo pointed at Ruth: "You, stay with me for one night, I'll wait for three days!" ”
Ruth's face was stunned at first, and then she said with a smile on her face: "Oops! Mr. Camero! Everyone is thirty-six years old this year, and they are old and yellow, and I am afraid that I will not be able to accompany a noble person like you! Why don't you do this, I'll personally look for two best products for you to ensure your satisfaction, how about it? ”
Carmelo narrowed his eyes, glared at Ruth with a squint, and smiled crooked at the corner of his mouth: "If it's not the best, I'll return it!" ”
Ruth clapped her hands: "You are satisfied!" Then it's a deal! ”
"It's a deal!" Carmelo and Ruth high-fived their oath.
After talking about the intention, Carmelo returned to the merchant ship docked at the outermost part of the port for the night, and Ruth did not lose her word, and sure enough, she sent two local girls who were excellent in all aspects.
Carmelo seemed very satisfied, and sure enough, he took the two girls on the boat for two days and two nights.
On the third day, Blackwater Jack rushed back to Pernambuco after hearing the news, and after meeting Carmelo and seeing so many treasures of the dead country, he almost couldn't sit still, and stood up!
"This is the staff of the Quetzalkoatl of the Quetzalcoatl! Genuine! It's the real thing! The dark lines on it can't be faked! "As a remnant of the Aztec kingdom, Jack knows a lot about his country's masterpieces!
"This ...... This is the Golden Boot of the god of war Vizilopochtli! Yes! Although it is not one of the four holy relics, it is definitely the greatest work and relic of the previous dynasty! Mr. Carmello, did you really salvage a shipwreck at the bottom of the sea? This...... The Great Elder will go crazy with excitement! "Blackwater Jack doesn't care about haggling.
For a remnant like him, who still has a deep affection for his perished homeland, seeing these traditional, supreme things can awaken the most sincere throbbing in his veins!
"Mr. Camero! This shipment of yours is so precious to us! I can't make an offer! I wonder if you could please go to our Grand Elder Grihagous and ask him to come and interview you, can you? Blackwater Jack said sincerely.
"I'm just a businessman, all I want is profits, as for your family and country feelings, it can't be the premise for me to reduce my asking price!" Carmelo frowned.
"No, no, no! You are mistaken! I mean, the Great Elder will give these things the most appropriate price, and you can rest assured, you won't be disadvantaged! Blackwater Jack showed the utmost sincerity, almost pleading with Carmelo.
"Uh...... This Great Elder, where is he? Carmelo mused.
"In a very private place, but to dispel your doubts, I can go on your boat. How's that? I don't bring anyone else, I'll go by myself, how? Blackwater Jack said.
"Oh well! Hope you guys can give me a suitable price! Carmelo finally took a stand.
"No problem! Let's go now! Blackwater Jack could barely wait, pulling Carmelo and walking out the door.
What they didn't notice was that in the dark corner outside the door, there were a pair of dark eyes, staring at their distant backs......