Chapter 189 North Africa Spy 4
Transportation issues are also easy to deal with. Just find a chief in Port Ceuta to spend some money to obtain a legal merchant status. It is not difficult to cross the strait and pass through the Berber sentry in the southern part of the peninsula. But after entering Seville, how to get close to these two important religious figures is a big problem, especially with swords and weapons on them, they will definitely not be ignored by the guards.
Another problem is the identity issue. Pierre must be an European, which is right, but it is a problem to prove that he is a European aristocrat. You can't send someone to tell the Berbers Pierre's identity. There must be a reasonable person to prove it. The swallows on his list are definitely not successful. Most of them are locals or people who have been lurking in the local area for a long time. There is no reason to know a small European aristocrat, which can easily arouse others' suspicion.
"Galiani, you are very brave. You dare to come to my store to discuss your business. Is it because I am so easy to talk to and make you forget my rules?" It doesn't matter if you can't think of it. Go to meet Pierre first. Maybe he already has a way. But he can't directly know this person who will soon become an assassin and needs an introducer. So there is a boss lady at the table between Galiani and Pierre, who came to seek guilt. Alsa Hotel is an upscale place in Port Ceuta. Despicable businessmen like Galiani should not appear here and are not popular.
"Oh, no no, Miss Alsha, I swear to God that I brought a big deal. Mr. Pierre is a distant relative of the Duke of Brittany. He brought very popular goods. I am helping him find a buyer. Talk, Pierre, otherwise Miss Alsha will drive us out." Galliani was afraid of this beautiful but vicious woman. He never expected any relationship with Alsha. Suddenly, he was so close to him, he didn't know what to say.
"Hello, beautiful lady, my name is Pierre. This is my companion Mr. Galliani. He is a good partner and has indeed helped me a lot." Pierre didn't know why Alsa came to meet him so blatantly, so she could only tell the truth first and see what this woman was going to do.
"Oh? What good goods is it? Can I take a look first?" Alsha simply sat down and waved to the bar.
"You are still buying and selling goods?" Pierre became even more confused. He just told the woman clearly what she brought, but why did she ask that?
"If the price is right, of course I don't mind making more money. What do you think, Mr. Galliani." Alsha wanted to treat Galliani as a reasonable intermediary that she and Pierre knew, and only by making a fuss about goods can this acquaintance be more reasonable.
"Of course... Pierre, Miss Alsa is a very suitable buyer, and his reputation is enough. Even if your goods are not needed, Miss Alsa should be able to help you find a more suitable buyer. You must know that Miss Alsa is a well-known figure among people in Port Ceuta." Alsa's smile knocked Galiani fainted. He had forgotten that he was trying to deceive people, and his mind was full of Artha's smile and his mostly white breasts.
"Okay, since Ms. Alsa is also a suitable buyer, it's okay to see it." Pierre couldn't say anything else at this time. While reaching out to take out a bottle of quinine from the leather bag and put it on the table, he stared at Alsa's eyes, trying to get hints from her eyes.
"God! I really can't believe that I'll see such a big bottle of holy medicine. If the two gentlemen didn't mind, can we go upstairs to continue talking? There are so many people here that they are not suitable for buying and selling such overly expensive goods." Alsa's performance made Pierre even more puzzled, and at the same time, he was also impressed by the woman's acting talent from the bottom of his heart. If he hadn't told her clearly what she brought, he would have believed that she was shocked by the bottle of medicine. Those shocked, excited and slightly greedy expressions would not have any problem.
"Yes, this place is not very suitable! Pierre, get it, let's go upstairs with Miss Alsha." Before Pierre could react, Gagliani stood up hurriedly. The second floor of Alsha's hotel, he once imagined that the first thing he had to do after making a lot of money was to stay on the second floor for one night. Unexpectedly, it was realized today, and it was very likely that he would not have to spend money on his own!
"Very good! Lika, take these two gentlemen to my room upstairs, prepare some delicious food and wine, and don't let anyone disturb us." Alsha then squeezed her eyes at Pierre with her back to Galiani, waved her hand to call the black waiter, and left first while giving instructions.
"Hey, Pierre, you are going to make a fortune! All of this is the good luck I bring to you. I hope you can still remember my friend after you get rich." Seeing Alsa's back disappear on the stairs, Galiani calmed down a little. He regretted telling Alsa about Pierre's goods. If this woman really inserted it in, she would be in vain. She couldn't go and ask Alsa for the benefit fee.
"Don't worry, my dear friend, I will not forget you. No matter who becomes a buyer, our previous agreement will still count." Pierre is now trying to analyze what it means to squeeze his eyes at him. He doesn't care about these money at all. The task he is going to perform this time is going to go without returning. Is it useful to ask for money?
"Oh, don't worry, I, Gagliani, will never let my friends suffer, even if she is Alsa!" Gagliani was overjoyed. In order to make this stick from the European continent more at ease, I had to add a few exciting words, and I didn't have to consider if I could do it.
The negotiations in the room upstairs went smoothly. The price given by Alsa was very fair, and she wanted to eat all the quinine in one bite. After meeting a big buyer, she did not argue too much about the price. Galiani felt that her good luck was really coming. When Alsa proposed that the buyer was in Seville City and needed Pierre to deliver the goods to the designated location himself, he did not obstruct him and volunteered to accompany Pierre.
Alsa's request is very reasonable. Who would ask for so many holy medicines at once? It's impossible to say that you will get sick every day in the rest of your life. This bottle of medicine is enough to treat three people, and it's enough to save some use of four people. Except for the dense army, no one will buy so many at one time.
Moreover, Alsa did not say that, she would send someone to lead the way to ensure that Pierre could arrive in Seville safely. This shows that she also attaches great importance to this transaction, who would not be able to get through with the money? Once Black Hawk escort, there would be no danger in this journey. The Black Hawk escort is not only easy to use in Port Ceuta, but also possesses a talisman throughout western North Africa. The Berbers in the southern Iberian Peninsula are more enthusiastic about the Black Hawk escort than the Berbers in North Africa.
Pierre did not object, and it was appropriate to go to Seville City on the grounds of selling drugs. As for why Alsa encouraged Gagliani to go with him, Pierre probably guessed that this was a good idea to kill two birds with one stone.
Galliani is proficient in trade, which can make his group look more like merchants and play a concealing role. Moreover, he is a European businessman, which is recognized by him. Many Berber merchants in Port Ceuta also know him. After the operation is over, he will definitely not be able to escape. It is easier for him to tell his identity to believe the Berbers. This profiteer is not worthy of sympathy. He may have cheated many new merchants like himself. He will do so. He will die if he does evil.
Two days later, Pierre, Galliani and the black waiter Lica hired two pack horses from Port Ceuta, carrying two boxes of rum and cigars, across the strait and embarked on a journey to Seville City. They were not alone. They heard that religious leaders were going to Seville City to attend the Holy Chronicle Festival, and many believers began to gather in Seville. From the beginning of boarding the boat, there were always people accompanying them along the way.
Chapter completed!