living in 16th century england

Chapter 37

"Gentlemen, please sit down... Now, I will tell you about the future work and salary arrangements.

First of all, we must ensure the number of sailors, and it is forbidden to sail to sea with a minimum of personnel.A two-masted sailing ship with at least 15 sailors.There can only be more, no less...but at most 20 people.

In exchange, everyone must make it clear to the sailors that the wage system will be implemented in the future.1 gold coin per person per month.Yes, there is no cargo profit sharing. 15 people can greatly reduce the workload of each sailor.Let everyone have enough rest time.

I think this persuasion work is not difficult... According to my statistics, it is impossible for sailors to earn 12 pounds a year, and 6 pounds would be the sky.They spend most of their time looking for work.Or splurge and go to work.

Earn more money with more time on board.This is definitely a high salary.I'm sure they'll agree.

Why do this?
It's very simple, in the next year, all of our brigantines will be updated to the Little Donkey class, and the number will at least double... Quiet and quiet... That's right, at least five reserve captains will become official captains.At that time, we must have enough skilled sailors to quickly form long-distance sailing capabilities after the delivery of new ships. (commotion)

Well, there are indeed security concerns.

But don't forget, we have enough boat smiths, they will check the status of boats regularly.As long as the shipwrights say your boat can't go to sea, don't go to sea.Although there will be losses, it is better than drowning a group of people.

Yes, I am the owner of the ship.I have to take responsibility for you.I guess you've all seen shipyard production, and more than one person has told me that my shipwrights are pretty solid.Of course they are reliable, which is linked to their income.Therefore, going to sea in the future can be regarded as a long-term career, rather than as an adventurous grassroots team, one vote is considered a success.

Captain treatment? ...Lawrence's situation will be discussed later... Yes, the captain also implements a salary system.Five gold coins a month is not less than a penny.As with sailors, there is no cargo split.

The advantage of this salary system is that even if you don't have transportation tasks and spend every day in the tavern, you can still get gold coins.Same goes for sailors.understand?
That's right, ships can't go to sea, and wages are still paid.

I ask you, £60 a year, how many captains used to have such an income?Not many?But for me, it's just the starting price.

In exchange, all the captains will be supported by me, the Baron of the Isles of Scilly, as long as you wish, for the rest of their lives when they grow old and frail.In addition, there will still be an income of one gold coin per month.This will be good news for some gamblers, because he only needs to wait 29 days to start all over again. (laughing)

That's right, until you meet... God.

Rest assured, my title is hereditary.If I die before you, my son will take this oath.

What? ...Of course not now, but I will try my best. (loud laughter)

From now on, it will become a practice for the captain to choose from the first mate.The selection of the chief mate is given priority to selection from skilled sailors.Any sailor has the opportunity to live in my territory and castle.

several years?What years?
castle?How do I know, that thing is still on the blueprint...but it's faster than turning everyone into an old man. (laughing)

Remember, if you have an accident, pensions will be the norm.This is a loss-making business, so when encountering storms, don't worry about the goods. When it's time to throw them into the sea, you must throw them away...of course, throw away the worthless ones first. (laughing)

Also, all ships must be equipped with artillery, and all the rubbish will be disposed of in the future, and the latest model of artillery produced in Plymouth will be installed.Captain Lawrence was able to raise his salary this time precisely because he killed his former colleagues and captured the enemy ship.That's right, if you're good at naval warfare and have proven it, you'll get a raise.

He will soon be... Lawrence... Did you buy the estate?not yet?What are you doing?Come back to me... Lawrence is thus in the king's favor and will be a knight.I think that many people will never have this kind of opportunity in their lifetime, so when you see pirate ships... or enemy ships in the future, you can also try to see if you are that material. (commotion)

I believe everyone has heard about the distribution of spoils. That's right, no matter how much it is, I will only take half of it, and the ship belongs to me.The rest will be shared equally regardless of position.Remember, including captives who voluntarily surrender... even if it is a boatload of gold coins. (excited)

If there are goods, they can only be shipped to Plymouth or the Isles of Scilly in the future. I will pay gold coins that match the nature of the goods according to the value of the goods, and then divide them equally according to the previous agreement.This plan will inform every sailor.

Remember, the only enemies are well-targeted pirates and enemy ships.Anything else would be piracy and would be wanted and tried by England.

Who is the enemy country?Is there even a need to ask?It is up to the king to decide who is the enemy country.

Of course, if you choose to surrender to the pirates, no problem.If you were alive, you might be a first mate.If you are caught, I will try my best to get you back. (silence)

However, there's another avenue for a pay raise, and that's the ability to cross the Atlantic solo and get home safely.Your salary will also be doubled.

I'm sure you've all heard of the Newfoundland Fisheries Project.That's right, we must take advantage of the large number of ships, take care of each other, and go in groups.Minimize the risk, even if there is a shipwreck, it's no big deal.Around July, the fish season in Newfoundland fishing grounds will come.It’s nearly 7000 kilometers back and forth, but those fishermen can do it with a 50-ton boat, and I believe you will be fine.

According to the accounting report, as long as it is full of salted fish, it will make more money than any offshore trade. The quantity is large and the price is high, so it is easy to sell.So, this fishery must belong to...England.As long as it is successful, bonuses will be added, at least double the salary. (excited)

Let's talk about daily transportation tasks.This is the responsibility of the accountant, who provides the destination of the voyage and arranges for the sale of goods.The captain is responsible for planning the route.You can take a few days off every month, and the accountant will arrange free time.Go back to England to rest as much as possible, at least you won't encounter any outrageous troubles.I hope to stop at Plymouth or the Isles of Scilly in the future, so as to ensure the safety and convenience of working.

Accounting?Accounting has its own set of job content... If someone wants to be an accountant, they need to go to Hawkins Manor to study for a period of time. After you come out, you will be an accountant.But the new accountant will get one gold coin per month, and there will be many constraints... Are you sure? (laughing)
Finally, I wish you all, when you are in the various ports, instead of drinking and gambling, look for any man who will come to work in Plymouth, even if he is a tramp, even if he is a disinherited adventurer, even if he is a peasant woman.Even a child, including girls. ...yes, anyone.This work will not be suspended until I notify you of the suspension.

Why?It's very simple, because I have a lot of land and a lot of industries.But it has been understaffed.I estimate that at least 2000 people are needed.The Isles of Scilly are even more deserted now.Don't you care about castles?How can no one fix it?Therefore, every time a person is pulled, everyone is closer to the nursing home. (laughing)"

Seeing this, Henry VIII asked, "Are these people his subjects?"

Messenger: "...I don't know yet, but there is indeed no one in the baron's territory."

Henry VIII: "These captains and sailors, can the income be so high?"

Messenger: "Yes, but the risk is also high. It is often regarded as earning gold coins with your life. Anything can happen at sea, and diseases are commonplace."

Henry VIII shook the letter paper: "Why is there nothing behind?"

Messenger: "They discussed the naval battle of Captain Lawrence. The captain thought it was not important. The baron didn't say anything."

Henry VIII: "...Okay, you go to rest first."

The messenger saluted and turned to leave.

Henry VIII: "What do you think?"

An official replied: "We discussed the baron's salary package, and most people think that the Baron of the Isles of Scilly actually earns more."

"These crews will be on board for the majority of the year, far beyond what they are doing now."

Henry VIII: "I guess it's the same...it really knows how to settle accounts...inform those wastes to go to work in Plymouth, and just learn that "Oriental Technology"."

"Notify the Baron of the Isles of Scilly, a nobleman, that it is not permissible to marry a commoner. Unless he has a better reason...

"... Forget it, I don't know for the time being... I should not know, right?"

"Let your people go a few more... What else do you have?"

Official: "Those nobles in the north... are becoming more and more unscrupulous, disrespectful to the king in their words... foul language...we think..."

Henry VIII interrupted him: "As long as they don't rebel, don't worry about them."

The official immediately agreed, and was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something: "Your former head of the bodyguard seems not suitable for our job. It is said that he is pursuing the baron's sister. Do you see...?"

Henry VIII sighed: "...what a... trash."

The predecessor of MI15 can be traced back to the second half of the [-]th century.During the period of Henry VII of the Tudor Dynasty, he established his own secret intelligence organization.Modern British intelligence, however, is not in their same vein.

At the time of Elizabeth I, this intelligence organization had been divided into two parts, overseas and domestic.There are even steganographic passwords.It also governs a large-scale commercial unit. Yes, businessmen are usually spies.

Virtually every missionary is also a spy.Almost anyone with a bit of an organizational background who travels abroad is tasked with collecting intelligence.For example, Jesuit monks.

A large oriental country is like a baby in front of this method, providing countless knowledge, technology and nutrients for the rapid development of Europe in the past 200 years.

During Zheng He's time, a kind of "star-stretching technique" was used to determine the maritime coordinates.It is exactly the same principle as the later sextant.Another example is the calendar, which is completely copied.There are countless examples of this.

It can be described as even the end of the pot.

The question is, why is there such a big difference in thinking between the East and the West in terms of national competition?

Matthew didn't know, and didn't want to know.In his words ~ none of my business.

England is the originator of the modern country, and there are no medieval aristocratic fighting methods.Those are obsolete stuff.Since the Tudor dynasty, they have made no waves in history.Matthew is very aware of this, otherwise, a farmer's son would have no chance to turn himself over.A strong man in any place can crush him to death.

Times changed, and the ruling class changed from aristocratic landowners to merchants and gentry.For the first time, the European bourgeoisie stood on the stage of history.This is the deep background behind the 300-year continuation of the Great Discovery Age.

Matthew needs a title of nobility just to protect his future fortune.Just like Andrew united the Hawkins family to protect his own wealth.

He will soon discover that leaving the local tycoons behind is just another phase.The next phase will come soon.Because he moved someone else's cake.

The so-called cycle, nothing more than the case.

(End of this chapter)