Chapter 3: The Last Gold Aztec Coin
Spending money is a technical job.
For the former Townese, the technique of spending money lies in how to do the most with the least amount of money, and the biggest trouble is always that there is not enough money.
And now, Townsend is unfortunate to have lost that trouble.
But a new annoyance arises, how to spend money while keeping yourself safe.
Although this world is not called human life, but there are probably not a few people who are willing to take risks for the sake of gold coins, Port Royal is indeed because of the presence of the English Navy, and the implementation of the law is quite strict, but this does not mean that they can be unscrupulous.
It is a foolish thing to use his life to test the darkness of human nature, and Townsend thinks that his life is very valuable, and he can't do the act of directly squandering gold coins on the street to recruit troops.
Townsend walked out of the ready-to-wear store, and his whole person was completely new.
The upper body is a white undershirt with a light blue silk vest, a black coat, and tight white trousers.
Naturally, he would not accept that he wore a white wig like the rest of England's elite, but just cleaned the original dirty greasy hair and combed it behind his head, revealing a shiny forehead.
This outfit looks a little weird in the current fashion attire, but combined with Townsen's oriental face, it surprisingly looks decent and mysterious.
Of course, the price was not cheap, and the whole outfit cost nearly ten pounds, which was the salary of an average maid for twenty years.
But this is indispensable for Townsen, the so-called people rely on clothing, Buddha depends on gold, a poor man with a bag of gold coins in his hand is very likely to attract the investigation of soldiers and the covetousness of thieves, but a decent nobleman with a bag of gold coins in his hand, that is a normal thing.
"Next, it's time to get down to business."
Townsend looked beyond the low rooftops of the port town to the towering castle halfway up the hill.
"Go and give a great gift to my dear Mr. Governor."
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The Governor's residence is halfway up the hill and overlooks Port Royal, which is a bustling Caribbean but nothing compared to England.
Governor Swan was not too ambitious to go any further, and was content to defend Port Royal, spending most of his energy on his daughter, Elizabeth Swan, like most late fathers.
"I've heard that Colonel Norrington is about to be promoted." Governor Swan stood in front of the window, his face doting on his face: "Although the title document has not yet been delivered, it is only this month." ”
"Really?" The girl standing next to him answered, her black and white eyes staring out the window, and anyone could tell that she was not interested in the subject.
"It's really a young man." Governor Swann was accustomed to his daughter's behavior, and continued: "Although this part of the Caribbean is full of pirates, for a man like him, it is all an opportunity for meritorious service, and he is so young that in a few more years, he may be able to go further." ”
"I'm sure he can do it." Elizabeth, a little tired of her father's chatter of praise for Norrington, changed the subject and said, "I suppose my father has already thought about the gift he will give at the inauguration of Colonel Norrington?" ”
"Of course, of course!" Governor Swan nodded: "I think a sufficiently delicate and sharp saber would suit him, Mr. Brown of the blacksmith is known for his craft, and I have placed an order-"
"Oh, Will's master." Elizabeth's eyes lit up, and her expression suddenly brightened, "Why don't you just let Will build it?" His craft was no worse than Mr. Brown's. ”
Seeing Elizabeth's expression, Governor Swan sighed helplessly, and said, "This is a very important gift, Elizabeth, Mr. Turner may not be able to do it." ”
"But—"
Elizabeth was about to say more, when there was a soft knock on the door.
Governor Swan was relieved, once his daughter mentioned the apprentice craftsman, but she would talk endlessly, he was never willing to stop Elizabeth strongly, but he really didn't want Elizabeth to mix with the apprentice named Will Turner, as the daughter of the Governor, could she not follow that kid to strike iron in the future?
"It looks like business." Governor Swan smiled, "Normally, butlers don't bother me at this time. ”
"The weather is fine today, Elizabeth, why don't you go and walk around the fort? Colonel Norrington would like to take time out of his time with you. ”
Elizabeth pursed her lips, no longer responded, and opened the door first, the butler in a black double-row button coat was standing at the door, and saw Elizabeth hurriedly bending down and saluting.
"Your Excellency, there are visitors."
Governor Swan's gaze followed Elizabeth's back until the other man walked down the corner of the stairs and then came back to his senses and said, "What kind of visitor is it worth you to disturb my conversation with Elizabeth?" ”
"An honored guest from the East, waiting in the hall with his retinue." The butler replied with a serious face.
"Oh?" Governor Swan raised an eyebrow: "Orientals? This is rare, especially if you are able to add a prestigious prefix. ”
The butler lowered his head slightly, and his hands behind his back gently rubbed the smooth gold coin.
Guests who can give a Gini gold coin as a reward are naturally noble.
At this time, Townsend stood calmly in the richly decorated living room, holding a wooden box the size of a human head in the crook of his arm.
Not far behind him, several plainly dressed civilians stood in the doorway, with several large wooden boxes at their feet.
The sound of footsteps came from the staircase, and Tang Sen looked up and saw a young girl holding a skirt and burying her head down, the silver-white aristocratic long skirt outlining Yingying's waist, and under the neckline, squeezing out a white and bottomless ravine.
"Elizabeth Swan." Townsend silently pronounced the name in his mind.
As one of the protagonists of the Pirates of the Caribbean series, Townsend naturally will not be impressed by it, to be honest, when the other party appears alive in front of him, the classical and generous face is indeed amazing, however, Townsend is not thinking more about worldly desires, but about the Aztec gold coin held by Elizabeth.
The cursed Black Pearl pirates searched the seas in an attempt to collect all the Aztec coins, and the one in their possession was the last of the 882 Aztec coins.
In the plot, Miss Swan accidentally fell overboard while wearing an Aztec gold coin, which attracted the Black Pearl, which not only led to her own capture by pirates, but also led to the almost destruction of Port Royal, which led to many subsequent adventures.
Elizabeth raised her head, her gaze swept over Townsen's face, and her distinctive face made her stunned for a moment, but she didn't say hello, her footsteps didn't stop, and she walked out of the hall directly.
Tang Sen naturally didn't say much, and still kept his eyes open, just secretly calculating in his heart.
"The last Aztec coin is very important, and we have to find a way to get it."
"If you want to complete the plan, the Black Pearl will have to contact sooner or later, but how and when to contact will have to follow my way."