Six hundred and thirteenth chapter life hangs by a thread
() Du Fei and Nangong Feiyun looked at the old turtle's stern eyes and secretly sweated in their hearts, wondering if they could break through this fate this time.
The waves are getting higher and higher, constantly lapping at the cabin. The repaired left cabin seems to be a little loose again, but at this time, no one can care about repairing it. Because even if they are hiding in the cabin, their clothes are soaked by the sea water.
It was so wet that the huge waves had already reached the bow of the ship and were pouring into the cabin. [Search for the latest updates at
Du Fei quickly ordered everyone to stuff clothes, bedding and other things into the gaps in the cabin. At this moment, the hull of the ship was suddenly thrown into the air by a huge wave!
"Be careful!" the old turtle shouted! Everyone in the cabin was suddenly thrown up! One sailor actually smashed his head through the roof of the cabin and hung there like a hanged man.
"Pull him down quickly!" Nangong Feiyun hurriedly directed several sailors to rescue him, but the man's skull had been crushed by this huge force and he had already died!
"Hold on tight! Don't be thrown out!" As soon as Du Fei finished speaking, a huge wave hit him diagonally! Before everyone could react, they were thrown out again, and many people hit the wall of the cabin.
, and several people were thrown out of the hole in the cabin roof and fell into the raging sea.
No one could be rescued at this time, because the ship did not stop at all. Anyone who left the ship at this time would have fallen into the gate of hell.
Du Fei gritted his teeth, knowing that there was only one thing he could do at this moment, and that was to be patient.
I don't know how long it took in the stormy sea, but the ship finally stabilized, but everyone obviously hadn't come out of the horrific scene just now. Everyone was holding on to the things on the ship tightly until they heard the direction of the rudder.
There was a "click" sound.
"Old Turtle has fainted! Hurry! Someone else will be at the helm!" Du Fei shouted, and everyone calmed down.
I saw the old turtle's eyes closed tightly, and his body was twitching constantly. The battle with the strong wind, waves and undercurrent had exhausted his energy.
Everyone helped him up, and a sailor quickly took his place.
Fortunately, the danger has been overcome at this time, and there is no threat of undercurrents, just strong waves, and the huge Kwai Huang seems to be much more calm.
Du Fei quickly directed everyone to repair several damaged cabins. The original damage in the left cabin had been cracked again, and the rear cabin was slightly damaged. The most troublesome thing was that two masts were broken and drifted away with the strong wind and waves. Thinking
There is no way to repair it.
"Sir! The mast is damaged! We'd better get to the shore for repairs as soon as possible!" Tomson said worriedly: "Otherwise, if we encounter big waves again, we may be torn apart!"
"We absolutely cannot stop!" Du Fei said decisively: "We don't have much rations now, and we don't have time!"
dividing line
In Japan's Hirado Port, there is a calm scene everywhere. The feudal lord Nabeshima Naoshige here has maintained alliances with many surrounding forces, and it has become the only neutral haven amid the war.
Due to the frequent wars in Kai-machi, the Kai-machi people and the mixed people raised armies to resist Tokichiro's excessive taxation. Many foreign merchant ships crowded into Hirado Port to trade with Japanese merchants; this made Nabeshima Naoshige and Hirado-cho
The wallets of the businessmen quickly bulged. Of course, this was of greater benefit to Du Fei, because the chamber of commerce here was actually in his hands.
The director of the Hirado Town Chamber of Commerce has been replaced by Kazuko. Because she saw Du Fei and Luo Ji getting married, she was very sad, so she ignored Du Fei's efforts to stay and came to her hometown of Hirado Town to help Du Fei take care of the business here.
Chamber of Commerce affairs.
Since she had been trained by Gansuke's family in the early years, and was naturally smart and able to endure hardships, she soon managed the Hirado Town Chamber of Commerce to prosper and continued to provide funds for Du Fei to recruit troops in Shikoku.
She didn't know the news about Du Fei's coming back, but she just heard that he was going back to China to deal with some matters. As for what the matter was, not to mention that she didn't know, not even Du Fei's wife Luo Ji knew about it.
On this day, she was dealing with a transaction dispute with a foreign businessman. A Spanish businessman was actually able to pass the customs with inferior and adulterated coffee beans, which she found out on the spot when she inspected the goods. The Spanish businessman was very surprised.
Arrogant, he relied on his status as a member of the royal family to constantly threaten Hezi: "You woman, don't cause trouble! This is the best coffee that the Spanish royal family has enjoyed! Don't ruin my reputation if you don't understand! If you do this again, I will
Let’s find our fleet to solve the problem!”
At this time, Spain had the absolute upper hand on the sea. They vigorously developed the navigation industry, constantly discovered new virgin lands and opened them up as colonies. Their shipbuilding technology and firearms technology had reached the best level, and their fleet was very powerful.
It is so huge that it is said to have nearly a thousand warships, and each warship is equipped with powerful firearms. It is truly an 'enemy fleet'.
Kazuko knew the weight of his words. Once the situation escalated and a dispute arose, Nabeshima Naoshima's small strength would never be able to defeat Spain, the maritime overlord, and he would never offend the Spanish for the benefit of merchants.
"As far as I know, people in your country are very particular about integrity. Please don't say these so-called things. Our masters have all worked in coffee bean plantations for more than ten years. They can clearly see which ones are top-grade and which ones are defective."
, and, you said that these are coffee beans that your royal family personally enjoys, then I will send people to send these coffee beans to your emperor now, and let him personally taste the coffee beans that you so-called honest businessmen brought to us in accordance with the agreement.
'Top grade'!" After saying that, Hehezi turned and left, and finally said coldly: "Take the goods! Pay him the money according to the agreement, remember his ship number and name!"
"No, don't be like this, noble lady." Seeing that the situation was not good, the Spaniard immediately changed his smile and said, "I think this is a misunderstanding."
He understood that if Hehezi really did this, he would gain a foothold in Spain and the international trade circle. Because the most taboo thing about international trade is not being trustworthy. If a businessman is labeled like this, it will be over. In addition, the royal family
His relatives would not excuse him for this kind of thing. You must know that those people are very proud.
So the two parties returned to the negotiation table. Hehezi took a step back, sighed and said: "Although the goods you provided did not meet the requirements of the agreement at all, but since you have traveled thousands of miles to transport them, we can consider it."
Purchase at a low price. In this way, if you lower the price to half, we will buy it! Although you will not make a profit, at least you will not lose all your money! If you transport these coffee beans back, they will probably spoil halfway.
, you weigh it yourself!"
After saying that, Hehezi turned his head away with a straight face.
"This... this is too cruel!" The Spanish businessman was very distressed, and he was very careful with his calculations. These goods of his were inferior coffee beans cobbled together from other places and mixed with some impurities. He thought that the Japanese
I didn’t even understand, but I didn’t expect to meet such a tough guy as Hehezi!
"If you feel dissatisfied and still think there are other merchants in Japan who dare to buy, then you are welcome! But I want to remind you! The merchants here are controlled by the Chamber of Commerce! If they do not pass my inspection, there will be no
People dare to accept it!" After so many years of tempering, Hehezi is no longer that village woman. She dares to say harsh words at critical moments because he understands that some people will not shed tears until they see the coffin!
"Okay, great!" The Spanish businessman stood up dejectedly and stretched out his hand towards Hehezi. Unexpectedly, Hehezi didn't pay attention to him: "I'm sorry, according to our etiquette, we should bow." After that, she lowered her head.
, bowed to him respectfully.
At this moment, suddenly the helper responsible for dispatching at the port rushed over and whispered a few words to Hehezi.
Hehezi's face changed: "What? A Chinese ship hit our merchant ship parked in the port? Was it serious? Who is the owner of that ship?"
"I don't know, no one came down for a long time after the collision." The helper looked hesitant: "They seem to have just come out of purgatory. Although the ship is huge, it is in a state of tatters. It must have encountered something big.
storm!"
Hehezi hurried to the dock with dozens of chamber of commerce guards, only to see the huge ship ramming diagonally into the middle of one of his merchant ships, almost breaking his merchant ship into two sections!
"Which daredevil's ship is this?" Seeing that his merchant ship was so badly damaged, Hehezi was furious: "Where are the people inside? Why don't they come out?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw the big ship suddenly lowering a plank. Then a group of sailors wearing mid-ship uniforms with yellow faces and thin muscles slowly walked down from above with dull eyes.
"Who is your leader? Who is the captain?" Hehezi asked loudly: "How did you sail the ship? Didn't you slow down when you were almost at the port?"
Suddenly she froze.
She saw a person with a strong body and a peaceful face. His eyebrows were thin and he looked very handsome, but his face was sharp and angular.
It's him!
Hehezi rushed over and looked at the man with wide eyes.
I remember that more than ten years ago, this man was lying on the beach looking like this, and I saved him.
Her eyes were moist, and she stretched out her hands towards him, but he suddenly fell down and collapsed into Hehezi's warm arms.
"Du Fei! Du Fei, what's wrong with you?" At this moment, Hehezi forgot Du Fei's identity. She didn't call him Sir or His Highness, because in her eyes, Du Fei was always just a person who needed care and attention.