Chapter 55: Recruiting Sailors
Of course, Kulic is also an honest merchant, you must know that he can have a better choice, he can choose more profitable smuggling, wine, or weapons, of course, he can also trade directly for the East India Company, and soon he can change to a large sailing ship and run a long trade.
But he didn't, he just wanted to be honest and do his part, doing business on this sea, and it would be good for the welfare of sailors.
"What's the name of this ship?"
"The Jackdaw. Gordon smirked, and although the name was not his own, it was also very compelling.
"Jackdaw? ”
As the ship tossed around, the Fortress redocked in the harbor, and Burton smiled as he looked at the men who had stepped down from the Jackdaw.
"Captain Gordon is really an incomprehensible person, and he hides a lot of secrets. Looks like it's time to visit again. ”
But now was not the best time, Burton returned to the fortress with his soldiers, and went back to rest himself.
Alan and Kulich were thrilled by the appearance of the Jackdaw, and the group resumed their feast in the tavern to celebrate the victory, before returning to the inn late at night and falling asleep.
Early the next morning, at a table in the tavern, Gordon began to recruit sailors.
"Hey, did you hear? The captain who defeated Barbossa twice is recruiting sailors, do you want to check it out?"
"Barbossa, is that the Pirate King of the Caribbean? I'm a little moved, let's go and see. ”
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"Didn't their boat get back later......?
"Hey, did you see the best and most beautiful ship in the harbor? It's their new ship, it is said that the Gordon family is still a nobleman, and he gave him another ship without blinking an eyelid, but the requirements are quite high, I think you can try it!"
When the news of Gordon's recruitment of sailors spread, it attracted a flock of relatives in Laguaira.
The previous battle was in an uproar, and Barbossa's horror was well known to the world, and under the boasting of Gordon's sailors during this time, coupled with the actions of the navy, the news was confirmed, and Gordon's reputation rose.
The image of a good captain who was kind to sailors, had a high salary, and was able to save everyone in danger was established, not to mention that the Jackdaw was an excellent ship, and no one could refuse to serve on such a ship.
Gordon sat at a table at the bar, with a wooden plank set up next to it.
Requirements: Strong and strong is preferred, willing to be motivated, hard work is preferred, with a skill is preferred, and those with sailing experience are preferred.
"Mr. Smith, what is your reason for applying, and which of the above do you think you fit?"
Standing in front of Gordon was a middle-aged man who was already a little thin, looking to be almost forty years old, or perhaps because he looked a little old from the voyage.
Smith looked at Gordon: "Captain Gordon, I'm willing to be motivated, learn ......"
Gordon interrupted him directly: "What ship have you sailed on, or what work have you done?"
Smith thought for a moment, "I used to be a chef on the Babylon, and I've been a chef in this bar since I was older!"
Gordon's eyes lit up, he had eaten the food in this bar a few times, and it tasted excellent, if this man could dig it up.
"Smith, you guy, do you just want to watch my bar go bankrupt!!?
The owner of the tavern rushed out, he was originally just watching the play, but when he saw that the person who went to apply for the job inside actually had his own chef, he couldn't bear it and roared loudly.
"I can't let this go......"
Gordon directly smeared Smith's hand with red ink and pressed it against the contract.
"Congratulations, Mr. Smith, you've been accepted!"
The tavernkeeper rushed over and grabbed Smith by the collar, his face full of anger: "Am I not good to you?
Smith was a little embarrassed, and under the pressure of the boss, he had to whisper closer: "The boss lady needs too much, I can't stand it......"
The latter instantly became furious, but he directly put down Smith and walked towards the second floor of the bar, which seemed to be another bloody storm.
The people around kept laughing, although the sound was relatively small, but they did hear it, and then gradually spread.
Gordon expressed some skepticism: "Is this really the reason for you to leave?"
Smith shook his head decisively: "This is only part of it......"
Gordon twitched, and then pushed it aside, how did this kind of looking person be favored by the proprietress of the bar, can he also cook and make a girl?
"Next ......"
Gordon kept interviewing, and then signed the contract and registered it with Kulich, and then paid one by one, because at least seventy people had to be recruited, and the conditions were not so strict, basically as long as they were young and strong young men around twenty years old, they could be accepted.
Near noon, a large group of soldiers of the Guard flocked Colonel Burton to the tavern and found Gordon, who was recruiting sailors.
"Captain Gordon, you were in a hurry last time, and you haven't thanked you properly, would you like to come with me?"
Gordon looked at Burton and smiled: "Last time it was something important, Alan, come over and take a look, I'll go out with Colonel Burton." ”
Alan took Gordon's place, and Gordon got up and left.
Although Burton has become a colonel, and is the admiral of this port, the prefect of the military power, but he will occasionally enjoy patrolling with his teammates, to see the joys and sorrows of ordinary people, to see their suffering, every time this time, Burton will feel that his faith is stronger.
The group gradually walked to the beach, where the waves washed the beach and echoed the sound of the rushing waves.
The patrol team gradually departed, leaving only Gordon and Burton.
"This time you have given up all your rewards, but as a person for me, I am ready to give you a gift. ”
Burton pulled a letter out of his pocket and handed it to Gordon.
The latter was a little incomprehensible: "What is this?"
"A letter of introduction, if you have time to arrive in London, to pay a visit to my father, the Duke of Strange, who can give you a lot of convenience, whether it be a privateer permit, or a permit to trade in weapons. ”
Such a simple sentence instantly made Gordon understand the value of this letter of introduction, the privateer license can guarantee that you can commit any crime on the sea, as long as you sign it, you can completely eliminate criminal discipline and become a member of the royal service, which is a dream thing for many small pirates, and the arms trade license can multiply the trade profits of merchant ships.
Gordon didn't know why Burton was so nice to him, so he could only hold his hand: "Thank you." ”