After saying a lot of words in one breath, Hanoo poured himself a third glass of fruit wine. This time, he did not drink it in one gulp but continued to drink it in a drunken manner.
When Zhang Lisheng saw this, he blurted out, "I understand now, Hanoo! You must be the latter! That's why you're so melancholy right now, so you're drowning your sorrows in alcohol …"
"It's not important what kind of person I am. What's important is that since you want to recruit captains and navigators, you have to understand that you don't have to consider the first type of people who come from different seafaring families. That's because they either have their own ships or they have joined a large-scale allied trading company. They will never work for a small trading company owner like you.
You can only recruit the second type of navigators. Not only that, even among such navigators, you'll still have to use some 'little tricks' if you really want to find qualified captains and navigators. Otherwise, you'll only recruit those who have been eliminated by the Institute of Navigation or professional liars.
You can't become a sea merchant just because you have a ship, "Hanoo said drunkenly.
"Then what should I do now?" Zhang Lisheng asked.
"There are two ways. One is to rent the ship to someone else and spend a few years to learn navigation or try your luck to spend a lot of money to train a few navigators.
The second is to look for those old fellows who have been 'skinned' and have completed the training contract with their employer to gain their freedom. They're usually at least 60 years old. They don't look like they're very useful and they ask for a high remuneration. Not only that, but they're all really good navigators, "Hanoo replied.
"The first method is just a joke to me. I don't have extra time and energy to learn navigation or train navigators." The confusion that had been entangled in his heart for many days was finally solved. Right away, Zhang Lisheng felt his entire body relax.
After cutting a piece of meat and putting it into his mouth, he breathed a long sigh of relief in satisfaction. "Hanoo, can you just tell me directly where I can find those old fellows that you mentioned?"
"Those who seem to have changed their poor fate and gained both fame and fortune in the eyes of ordinary people are actually just a group of poor people who have been exploited for their entire lives in the cracks of society. They're unsociable no matter where they go and can only gather together during their leisure time.
If you're in Venis City, you can only find them at the River Duck Club, the Navigator Club, or the Wisdom Sea Chess Club. "
"River Duck Club, Navigator Club, Wisdom Sea Chess Club." After getting these three names, Zhang Lisheng could not help but smile in delight. Then, he asked, "Are these private clubs? Where are their addresses?"
"Of course it's a private club, and it's a private club that only captains and navigators can join.
Of course, those navigators who come from rich families won't join us. They have their own circles and they're all staying in the Big Wooden Ship Club and the Navigators Club … "Hanoo, who was already drunk from drinking a whole pot of fruit wine on an empty stomach, said incoherently," I've joined the Wisdom Sea Chess Club for 20 years and I could bring you in, but unfortunately, I've been disqualified.
It's because I'm a dishonorable person, a dishonorable person … For this reason, you'll have to think of another way. However, you have three ships and you're a VIP of the Bailile family and the Tantorn family, so it shouldn't be difficult for you to find a good navigator after you've figured out the 'knack'.
Oh yeah, the address? You asked me for the address? Haha, in order to thank you for the good wine and food, I-I'll tell you the address of the three clubs. Speaking of which, they're all in secret places. The River Duck Club is at No.187 Golden Sail Road … "
After he had reported the three addresses intermittently, Zhang Lisheng suddenly asked again, "Then, where's your house, Hanoo? You're almost drunk, I'll ask someone to send you home later."
"My house is at No.70 Bay Road. That's a … a comfortable big apartment, but unfortunately, I'll be moving soon … I won't get drunk with this little bit of wine.
I won't get drunk with this little bit of wine, but you can … you can send the steak back to my house first and tell the concierge to send it to Hanoo's house. My son's favorite is the fried steak. He likes … "As he spoke, Hanoo fell asleep on the dining table.
"He's born in a poor family and has an extremely rich sailing experience. After being exploited for several decades, he left his powerful employer with dissatisfaction after completing the contract. This is the perfect prey," Zhang Lisheng looked at the poor man who was sleeping soundly and muttered to himself as he stood up.
Leaving two shining gold coins on the table, he waved at the beautiful waitress. "Can you send this gentleman to No.70 Bay Road, Hanoo's house and send him three of the fattest steaks and a pot of fine fruit wine?"
"Alright, generous and handsome young man! Feel free to let me know if there's anything else you need!" The waitress's eyes lit up right away when she saw the gold coins. Swaying her chest seductively, she replied. The young man, on the other hand, smiled and shook his head. Picking up his umbrella, he walked out of the restaurant quickly.
The cold wind blew and the cold rain poured down. When Zhang Lisheng came out of the room, he immediately felt that his mind had cleared up. Without warning, he sighed and muttered to himself, "Looks like my brain is really not working properly these few days.
An excellent navigator must have a very high status in a city like this that relies on maritime trade. How could he possibly come to such a restaurant? It's fortunate that it's not too late now … "Opening his umbrella, he strolled along the road he came from and disappeared into the wind and rain.
Time flew by, and three weeks had passed in a flash. On this morning, the sun had just broken dawn. In the bustling port outside Venis City, a group of young and energetic sailors dressed in white shirts and black trousers were led by three young men dressed in captain uniforms. They were obviously so excited that their faces were flushed, but they still pretended to be calm. They boarded three brand-new ships parked in the berth, one big and two small ships.
Looking at the young captains who had boarded the ships and began to personally lead the sailors to brush the deck, a slightly plump tax officer at the port knocked his companion beside him in shock and said, "Oh my God! Dolby, look! Those lousy guys have begun to brush the deck!
New ship ceremony? This is obviously a simple new ship sailing ceremony. Don't tell me that this lucky fellow from a foreign mainland is really going to let these lousy captains who have been chased out of the Navigation Academy manage his ships? Not only that, there's even a large merchant ship among them! "
The fat tax officer's companion was obviously much thinner than him, and his face seemed to be smarter as well. Standing on the dock, he said disapprovingly, "Piston, large ships and medium-sized ships look the same in the eyes of the Frost Mainland's people. After all, they're both unimaginably huge things that can float on the sea.
What's more, that lucky fellow can only buy the nautical chart of the Kattaman City State's territory. The goods he's importing are just some ordinary specialties of the city, and he doesn't even hire a navigator. With just a glance, I can tell that he's planning to go around in these few city-states along the southern coast to earn some hard-earned money. It's enough for him to recruit these lousy captains. "
"That's true, but what's the future of doing business like this? It's already good enough that he doesn't lose money, so it's better to rent the ship out, isn't it?"
"The ship that's picked up for free will have to be 'enjoyed' before renting it out, right? The reason why Bailile and Tantorn Family will no longer care about anything after repaying the debt of gratitude is that they're waiting for the day when that lucky fellow from a foreign mainland can no longer hold on and closes his trading company after 'playing' for a few times. By then, these two families will naturally … Hehe!"
"Dolby, you're really a sinister villain! To think that you can actually think of all these! However, it looks like this is indeed the case …"
The two port tax officers predicted Zhang Lisheng's failure with a hint of jealousy in their hearts. At the same time, the young man was walking into the port with the only employee in his trading company.
Facing the bright rising sun, he ordered, "Romon, after I leave, you'll continue to guard the trading company when it opens at 9 o 'clock in the morning and closes at 6 o' clock in the evening.
I've already paid the rent for two years, and I've also entrusted the bank to pay your salary monthly. You just have to continue to work with peace of mind, understand? "
"I understand, sir! Don't worry, I'll definitely clean the trading company every day just like when you're here, and wipe the table until it's shiny too …" Romon replied loudly.
"Very good, Romon, I need an employee like you!" When Zhang Lisheng saw that Romon appeared to be a little stupid and had no wisdom but was loyal, he nodded in satisfaction and strode to the front of his three ships. Casually waving his hand, he said, "I'm going to board the ship now. Go back to the trading company and wipe the tables and chairs. Goodbye, Romon."
"Goodbye, sir! Y-You'll be safe! Y-You're the best, the best person! You'll be safe …" Romon's voice suddenly became a little choked with sobs as he nodded his head incoherently. Following Zhang Lisheng's order, he turned around and walked out of the port. After taking a few steps, he would quietly turn his head back and walk further away.
Zhang Lisheng, on the other hand, lowered his body like an ape and suddenly leaped upwards. Placing his palm on the ship's body in the air, as though there was a suction force, he gently held onto the deck.
The eyes of the young captain, who was pretending to scrub the floor, suddenly went blank. When he saw that his employer was already standing in front of him, he hurriedly dropped the long-handled wooden brush and said loudly, "Y-You're here, sir! Good morning!"
"Good morning, Captain Fitch! Can we set sail now?" Standing on the deck and looking at the vast sea, Zhang Lisheng suddenly had an impatient feeling in his heart as he asked loudly.
"Set sail?" The young captain was stunned for a moment before looking at the wind vane tied to the watchtower. Nodding, he replied, "Of course! Everything is ready, sir! The wind is good now, so we can set sail as long as we hang the sail on the mast."
"Then let's put up the sail."
"Yes!" Fitch replied to his employer and turned around to shout at the sailors, "Sailors, did you hear what the boss said? Hang the sail! We're setting sail!"
"Yes, Captain!" Although the young sailors were excited, they still roared in unison and began to raise the sail in a hurry. When the two medium-sized ships by the side saw the flagship hanging the sail, they also quickly raised the sail and got ready to set sail.
Not long after, the three ships slowly left the port one by one and sailed towards the unknown, riding the wind and waves.
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