Chapter 35: Boss Zhu's Money Power
Waiting to die?
If they stayed in the mine, death would surely await them.
The Brazilians would never sit idly by and watch the Chinese workers "riot". They would definitely send troops to suppress it.
Then what?
Against the military?
Relying on more than a thousand Chinese workers?
Zhu Xianhai is not that confident, at least not yet.
Judging from the cruel lessons of several simulations, if you want to survive, it all comes down to four words - stay steady and don't waste time!
adventure!
Sometimes it really costs your life!
"My current idea is to take them away by boat. I found out that there is a big river near the mine. Large ships can go upstream. Once we get on the boat, we can reach the sea in just one day and then leave..."
Elizabeth said with a smile as she took a sip of her wine.
"Then, you must be worried that after reaching the sea, you actually have another option, which is to enter the rainforest. In fact, many escaped slaves in Brazil fled into the rainforest. But this is definitely not the best option. The Brazilian rainforest is a man-eating monster. Many people may never get out after entering it."
I know this without you telling me.
In Zhu Xianhai's choice, rain forest was not an option at all. Tropical rain forest? Without quinine and medicine, people would die.
He didn't want to try to die in the rain forest.
That’s why I have a headache!
"So, here comes the question. If you don't go to the rain forest, where will you go to on the sea? To Argentina? Your arrival will definitely cause a series of diplomatic incidents, and in the end our ruling minister will definitely refuse you entry. This is what you are worried about, right?"
Pursing his lips, Zhu Xianhai nodded helplessly.
"Yeah, that's why I have a headache!"
If there were only a dozen or twenty, or even a hundred or eighty people, he would have a way to bring them into Argentina, and then what?
It’s nothing more than buying a manor to settle them.
But more than a thousand people, this number is a bit too much. What is the population of Argentina now? About 1.8 million. What about Buenos Aires? There are only about 100,000 people.
too difficult!
"Actually, you don't have to worry at all!"
Blinking her beautiful eyes, Elizabeth came close to him and said softly:
"Come on, come with me to the study."
She stood up and smiled charmingly at Zhu Xianhai.
"Why, are you afraid to go upstairs with me?"
Fear?
What am I afraid of? Am I afraid that you will eat me?
…
In the end, nothing happened that night. But amid the excited cheers, Zhu Xianhai hugged Elizabeth for the first time and spun her around in the air several times.
Nothing else, just excitement.
In fact, in the following days, Zhu Xianhai was even busier as he had to prepare for the upcoming expedition.
expedition!
The mine is in Brazil!
He had to go to the dock to find a suitable ship. Of course, the ship had to be big enough, and more importantly, the captain. He had to make sure the captain would not betray them, as this was related to their lives.
It is not difficult to find a boat in Buenos Ayres.
After all, this is the New World, and every day all kinds of ships arrive here loaded with goods or immigrants of different nationalities.
There are British, French, and of course the majority are American.
After all, this is America.
In fact, all South American countries originally had the opportunity to develop their own shipping industry, but the political instability and the short-sightedness of politicians and military officers have caused their shipping industry to be controlled by other countries. In particular, American merchant ships have the advantage of being close to the water and having an advantage on various shipping routes in South America.
The "Annies" is such an American merchant ship. It is an old ship that has sailed through the oceans of the world. Although it looks very old due to years of wind and sun, it is still a steam-powered merchant ship.
The hull and bow of the ship were all mottled. It was an old ship, fifteen years old. In the past fifteen years, it had sailed to many places, but never returned to the United States.
Why haven’t you returned to the United States?
This is exactly why Zhu Xianhai chose this ship.
The captain of the "Anlis" is called Luke. He used to be the first mate on another ship. Fifteen years ago, he became the captain of this ship and, of course, he is also a shareholder of this ship.
But a few years ago, he did a "stupid thing" - in Atlanta, he took a dozen runaway slaves away with him, and since then he has become a wanted criminal in several states.
He was from the South, but that didn't stop him from being an abolitionist, which was why he never returned to the United States. That was also why Zhu Xianhai looked for him.
After arriving on the ship, Zhu Xianhai first took a look at the condition of the ship. What made him very satisfied was that there were six cannons on the ship. Merchant ships of this era all had cannons to stop pirates.
"Are you Mr. Steven?"
Luke was looking at the Chinese man in front of him, and Zhu Xianhai was also looking at him. He was like an ordinary sailor, with pale skin, wearing a slightly yellowed shirt, and the wrinkles on his face were fine and dense, which should be the result of long-term voyages on the sea.
"Yes."
"I can tell you for sure that I have no interest in what you are going to say at all!"
Luke said bluntly.
"There are many newer and bigger boats in Buenos Aires. I will not sell the Anlis,"
"Don't be so quick to refuse. Have you not heard the conditions I offer?"
Zhu Xianhai pulled a chair for himself and said.
"Actually, I don't want to buy your boat. Your boat..."
This is a 1,500-ton ship, worth at least tens of thousands of pesos!
"Then you are, I heard someone say..."
"Listen to me first."
Zhu Xianhai interrupted him and said.
"I want you to go to Brazil with me."
"A trip to Brazil? There are lots of boats going there, right?"
“They’re all unsuitable.”
Zhu Xianhai said directly.
"Well, do you know anything about slaves in Brazil?"
"slave?"
Luke was surprised.
"Yes, slave, I'm going to pick up some slaves. You know, they can't leave the area legally, so..."
"Damn it? Don't mention slaves to me! Do you think I haven't suffered from this? God can testify that I am a kind person, but what price have I paid? Fifteen years! Do you know that I haven't been back to Atlanta for fifteen years? Do you know that my wife has been waiting for me? My daughter will be married soon, but, damn it, I am trapped here! If you say slaves again, I will split your legs!" Looking at the angry Luke, Zhu Xianhai said lightly:
“Five thousand pesos!”
The angry Luke was stunned. After a moment, with his smile, Zhu Xianhai got off the boat as he wished.
“This is the true power of money!”
Zhu Xianhai couldn't help but sigh.
Batman told him a truth - money power is the real superpower!
