Jiang Wan didn't think that Jose came from Shandong to see her because Catherine was importing sweet potatoes for Ming Dynasty.
If Jose really had this idea to launch an attack to punish someone, it would be almost the same as giving away someone's life. Although for Catherine's sake, he might not kill someone, but he would definitely make her leave in disgrace.
As if he was afraid that he would misunderstand, Jose immediately explained.
"Same as when General Jiang cooperated with our Chamber of Commerce in the capital, Governor Sun hopes to hire a group of people in the place he governs through our Chamber of Commerce, and our Chamber of Commerce is just a thread among them!"
Jiang Wan looked at Jose with a half-smile but not a smile, trying to put the needle on the line. How can you lie to a child with such words? If there are not enough benefits, would you, the head of the chamber of commerce under the guise of an official, come to Shandong in person?
I'm afraid that Sun Yuanhua not only wants to hire Folangji people for teaching, but also wants to learn some experience in firearms manufacturing and use from Folangji people. It is not even ruled out that Sun Yuanhua directly engages in firearms trade with Folangji people.
However, this has nothing to do with him in Dongjiang Town. A local government that has the ability to develop its own military force to fight against possible invasions from the Hou Jin Dynasty is definitely a good thing for the court, and this kind of thing is probably
Sun Yuanhua would not be so shy as to ask the court for money.
Hey, want money?
Sun Yuanhua’s ability to make money is pretty good!
"Okay, I believe what you say!" Jiang Wan nodded: "Since you have come to our Dongjiang Town, for the sake of old friends, I should have entertained you. However, right now we are at war with the enemy in the north.
Mr. Jose, this place is already a war zone, and I’m afraid it’s not very safe. If nothing happens, go back as soon as possible, whether it’s back to Shandong or Haojing’ao!”
"No, no, no, I came here to see the General. I have a business to discuss with you!" Jose smiled: "A big business!"
"How big of a business is worthy of you coming to me in person!" Jiang Wan laughed: "In Haojing'ao, the firm under my name has people there at all times. If it was really a business, you should have come to Haojing'ao long ago.
You can find them now!”
"I've looked for them!" Jose said sternly: "However, the lady in charge of the business told me that she couldn't make the decision on what I wanted to discuss. She asked me to come to you directly!"
Even Yanran can't make the decision, so she sent this business to me?
Jiang Wan felt slightly confused, but now he no longer had to be as cautious in front of Jose as he had been a few years ago. If he had any doubts in his mind, he would ask directly without having to hide his intentions.
"Tell me, don't be secretive, just tell me your purpose!" Jiang Wan said.
"I want to hire the mercenary group from Sihai Trading Company under General Jiang!" Jose said directly.
"Huh?" Jiang Wan narrowed his eyes: "Are you kidding me? Others don't know how powerful your Victor Chamber of Commerce is, and I don't know either. Hiring my legions makes me feel that you have some intentions.
Unpredictable!”
"Absolutely not!" Jose raised his hand and swore, "With General Jiang's knowledge and experience, he should know that we had a war with the Dutch a few years ago!"
"That's right!" Jiang Wan said: "You are stronger than the Dutch. I can't think of any place that would hire my people to fight for you!"
"At sea, we are indeed a little stronger than the Dutch!" Jose said: "However, when it comes to land, it's hard to say. I need the combat power of the infantry of General Jiang's mercenary regiment!"
What you need is a group of cannon fodder!
Jiang Wan felt scornful in her heart, and became more and more sure that this guy had bad intentions when he came to Shandong. Maybe he had this idea when he saw Sun Yuanhua, and hired soldiers from the Ming Dynasty to fight for them. However, after getting a bad reception from Sun Yuanhua,
The idea came to my head again.
Where to fight?
He frowned and thought about it. The last war between the Dutch and the Portuguese ended in the victory of the Portuguese. The Dutch's sphere of influence shrank significantly. Now they only linger on the island that Zheng Chenggong later recovered.
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Dongyi?
He opened his eyes suddenly, "Nima, this Jose is trying to get Dongyi Treasure Island. Yes, the Dutch should have built a city on the treasure island by now and plan to stay there for a long time. Although the Portuguese are here
The force at sea was stronger, but if you wanted to go ashore to defeat the Dutch and drive them away, you couldn't do it with their gunboats.
They must have a certain number of infantry.
And the entire Portuguese colonies in Southeast Asia combined, I don’t know if they can gather two thousand people. If these two thousand soldiers go to colonize and fight the local indigenous people, they will naturally crush everything. However, if they fight against the same colonial
If the enemy went to fight, with the fighting strength and number of the Dutch army, these two thousand people would be nothing more than stones thrown into the water with a sound.
What's more, in the huge colonial settlements in Southeast Asia, it is impossible for the Portuguese or the Spanish to mobilize all their forces. Therefore, in theory, they can only mobilize a few hundred people to fight ashore.
Therefore, he looked for sources of troops everywhere, and it was impossible for the Ming Dynasty's army to fight for them. However, the mercenaries under his command were just mercenaries from the trading houses, and they could hire their own people.
No wonder Yanran didn't dare to agree to this matter and wanted to make her own decision.
"How many people do you plan to hire and for what purpose?" He decided to listen to the other party's conditions first.
The whole thing sounds extremely ridiculous. Anyway, whether it is the Dutch or the Portuguese, the place they fight for is the Ming Dynasty. And this guy actually came to negotiate this matter with himself, who is a Ming Dynasty person.
The matter of soldiers.
What on earth is going on in this guy's head.
"If possible, at least two thousand people, the more the better!" Jose frowned: "You will provide all the weapons and equipment needed by yourself. Our Chamber of Commerce will only provide food, medicine and other consumables during the war."
Um!
Jiang Wan gave an expressionless hum - Damn, are you trying to get away with nothing?
"The reward we pay is that as long as the battle is successful, the Sihai Trading Company under General Jiang will become the closest partner of the Victor Chamber of Commerce in the Far East, and enjoy all the rights of the members of the Victor Chamber of Commerce, and everything within the scope of our chamber of commerce.
The port is free of inspection and tax-free, and if you need anything, you can get assistance from the armed forces affiliated to our Chamber of Commerce!"
Jose paused: "And the Board of Directors of the Victor Chamber of Commerce also very much welcomes a wise and brave director like General Jiang to join us!"
"And I am making a suggestion to our noble King in my personal name to confer a knighthood on His Majesty the General!"
He smiled: "I wonder if General Jiang is satisfied with this employment price!?"