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Wednesday, May 13, 1621.

The warm currents of the North Atlantic and the prevailing westerly winds allowed the Santa Maria and St. Nicholas to arrive at Angra de Marsígra de Marbuta in the Azores. The average speed of the two ships was only one knot higher than that of the Mayflower, so the voyage across the Atlantic was three days less than that of the Mayflower.

The temperature on Terceira Island has risen to almost 30 degrees, and the hot and dry climate makes Shi Wenbo and Ren Changle and others who got off the boat uncomfortable. In view of Ren Changle's excellent role as the mouthpiece for the first trade return, the second batch of European affairs personnel newly formed by the Community Council has increased significantly.

In addition to Ren Changle, who belonged to the first batch, Shi Wenbo, a "black-hearted banker" who appeared to be literary and artistic, stubbornly asked the community committee to pass his application and became the deputy of the former gold smuggler Migu.

As soon as the ship left Manhattan, Swambaugh impatiently announced that he had left the community committee and given himself the title of "Commercial Counselor of the European Consulate General of the American Republic of China in the Azores." Such stinky boasting and disorganized discipline made Ren Changle almost let Captain Adelaide sail.

Such a peculiar puppet diplomat status seems to look down on the whole of Europe, and does not fit into the complicated political situation of European countries in the 17th century. What is even more incomprehensible is that today's Europe, except for the large number of people, may not have a better quality of life than Manhattan in any way, let alone the extremely risky transatlantic voyage. Perhaps apart from Swenbo himself, almost no one knows the deeper reason why he "relied on his life to be reincarnated" to Europe.

The Portuguese tax officer at the dock came over as soon as possible, and naturally Captain Adelaide and others had to deal with it. The tax collector had been familiar with the swaggering English captain a few months earlier, and of course he recognized the leading "Yankee" Ren Changle at a glance, so he asked the petty officials accompanying him to run to the governor's palace to report the news.

"Alright, guys, now, you've touched the corners of your European clothes. It is estimated that Huo Qian's kid is already bored and about to go crazy. ”

Ren Changle proudly pointed to the west side of the inland port of the port, where a manor-like building on a small sloping terrace was faintly recognizable.

"Very small port, estimated population of up to 2000."

On a hot day, Mi Gu, who was still dressed in a flamboyant windbreaker and sunglasses, looked around the port with great interest.

"How? What do you think is the value of this market? Shi Wenbo dragged off his coat, loosened his tie, squinted his eyes, and looked at the Huamei Business Hall that was purchased by Su Zining and Ren Changle a few months ago. He had already decided to build a diplomatic consulate in another place with better feng shui.

"Angra Heroísmo is Europe's window to North America, but it's still just a remote supply port. If the future trade reaches a certain level, then this is the most suitable Las Vegas of Europe. Miya took off her sunglasses and inhaled greedily, her eyes shining with a sly light.

"Then I, as the Commercial Counselor of the Consul General, should cooperate with you vigorously?" Svenbo grinned and put his arm around the smuggler's shoulder, "I'm going to visit that Garcia Governor today and pave the way for you." ”

"I'm happier if you don't be my deputy......" Miya turned his head to look at his companion and shrugged helplessly, "Anyway, if you want to be a diplomat who spends all day in the open, then I just do what I like to do." ”

"Look! What is tacit understanding! Svenbo laughed, shook off his suit, and strode towards the block.

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At dusk, Garcia, the Portuguese governor in the Azores Governor's Palace, was very entertaining to Svenbo and his party.

Because of the secret cooperation agreement between Portugal and the United States government, Garcia was highly appreciated by Theodosio, Duke of Bragança, and was not only rewarded with a Brazilian plantation, but even told that he could go to San Salvador or Recife in Brazil to serve as governor.

If it had been before, Garcia would have rolled up his bed and walked away without touching the ground, the Azores, a place where birds don't poop, really don't have much oil and water, and Brazil is a rich place that Portugal has been operating for more than a hundred years.

But now, Garcia is not going to give up the post of governor of the Azores. Since last month, a number of merchant ships from mainland Portugal and other countries have called at the port almost every week, no doubt for "American goods".

Garcia was so pleased with the high entry tax and the taxes generated by the transaction of goods that in less than a month and a half alone, the gray income from the greedy ink accounted for more than 1,000 Spanish silver dollars, almost equal to the income of a small half year of his plantation in Brazil.

In front of him, the strange but extraordinarily cordial smile of the young and handsome American diplomat made Garcia seem to see the incomparably bright money path again, and he raised his glass vigorously to make a speech.

And Swenbo also showed a good cheekiness, and all kinds of appropriate and inappropriate diplomatic rhetoric were wildly spoken.

"Your Excellency the Governor, on behalf of the Government of the United States and Congress, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you and to the Duke of Bragança for the friendship and warmth you have shown. However, given the current special situation in your country, as a diplomat who abides by international rules, like the Su parliamentarian who is visiting Wèn in Europe, I am not able to participate directly in some matters. ”

Shi Wenbo saw that it was almost time, and spread his hand towards Mi Gu, who was sitting next to him, and showed a mysterious smile.

"This Mr. Mi is the chief commercial representative of China's North Industries Corporation. His visit here represents the importance that the U.S. business community attaches to your country's market......"

Mi Gu didn't wait for Shi Wenbo to finish speaking, he stood up and nodded slightly, with a weird smile on the corner of his mouth.

Oh? It's wonderful, I'm wondering how to accomplish what the Duke of Bragança has entrusted me with, and this American businessman has come at the right time!

Governor Garcia quickly stood up, raised his glass, and said in broken English: "Well, all Portuguese people are very welcoming to American merchants, and I, as the local governor, will resolutely guarantee the interests and safety of every American merchant." ”

"Your Excellency the Governor, there are a few English, French, and Dutch people visiting outside, saying that they want to meet the representatives of American merchants who have just arrived there......"

Just then, a servant walked in and whispered something in Garcia's ear.

"These greedy guys, their sense of smell is quite fast......"

Portugal's decades of low-lip puff in the Kingdom of Spain, as well as the Portuguese aristocracy's unsparing recovery diplomacy, almost made Garcia and other old Portuguese aristocratic forces always not very confident in the face of merchants from these European countries, and had to make many economic concessions. Now that he has hugged the thigh of the United States, and has not yet begun to enjoy it exclusively, those blood-sucking mosquito-like guys are staring at him again.

Garcia's face changed, and he seemed to be displeased, but for some reason he had to endure it. He couldn't figure out how the news could spread so quickly.

"As a neutral businessman, I don't think His Excellency the Governor will refuse my communication with those fellow travelers, right?"

Surprisingly, Mi Gu, who has been very good at hiding himself since Manhattan, has a surprisingly sharp ear, and can understand the Portuguese spoken by the servant.

"When did you understand Portuguese?" Ren Changle secretly touched his companion's arm, trying his best to hide his surprise.

"Only you can't think of it, you can't do it without me...... Do you think I'm doing something unseemly by hiding in the cabin all day on the ship? I studied with a Dutch sailor who knew Portuguese for more than ten days......"

Mi Gu Mian did not change his color, and he picked up the cloth on the dining table and wiped his hands without a heartbeat, and then showed a relaxed smile.

"This ...... Of course, Mr. Mi is a distinguished guest, so he will naturally be entertained by merchants from all over the world...... If there is any need, Mr. Mi will go to the Governor's Palace, and I will try to arrange it. ”

After speaking, Garcia looked at Shi Wenbo, the commercial counselor of the U.S. Consulate General opposite, with a little resentment, as if he was making some kind of childish temper.

"Hehe, the merchant still deals with the merchant, you say? Communicating with the highest local officials is the most important thing I should do. ”

Shi Wenbo seemed to understand the other party's expression, and when the words of the other party came out, Garcia, who was starting to be depressed, was shocked again, and his face instantly improved.

That night, Swenbo and Garcia had a long conversation in a small dark room for almost an hour. The smuggler met with several other European merchants or captains......

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Late at night, Shi Wenbo, who returned to the official residence of the Chinese American Chamber of Commerce, shrunk into his room after a simple wash, and opened the only suitcase he carried with him.

In addition to a few sets of change of clothes, there were several new hard shells in dark green packaging, printed with very mischievous patterns. With the exception of the natives of the 17th century, any modern person who looks at them can understand what the contents of these packages are - a whole five hundred condoms!

Aside from a laptop that has not been claimed to this day, this is one of Svenbeau's classic treasures that he unearthed from the ruins of the docks.

Shi Wenbo smiled to himself, his eyes flashed with excitement, and there seemed to be a trace of transparent saliva slowly drooping at the corner of his mouth......

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