living in 16th century england

Chapter 55
Matthew once again discovered that recruiting too many pirates has both advantages and disadvantages.

These guys are ready to move, and they want to rob legally!Running a business to make money... Isn't it delicious?Do you have to risk your life to make quick money?Want to play login?On the shore, can you beat a pitchfork?

It's really not that Matthew looked down on them.Going ashore without a armor, facing the farmers who have a numerical advantage and are ready to fight hard, they are really sure to lose.

The continuous wars in Europe have led everyone to learn some combat tactics.The customary law of watching and helping each other did not fall from the sky.

No matter how many strange things happen in Europe in this era, their combat effectiveness cannot be underestimated.

According to records, a certain earl in England got married and made a big fuss, and the carriage team was quite large.The nearby farmers thought it was the French calling.So immediately organized to defend the country.A happy event almost turned into a funeral.

Matthew coughed, and decided to dispel the stupid ideas of these idiots from another angle.

"Captains and mates, the king's call is another story. But first of all, do you think there are more gold coins in the castle, or in the farm and manor? If it has gold coins."

"Can you... attack... the... castle... castle?"

Everyone: "..."

"Whether you can beat it or not, then... and then...?"

Everyone: "..."

"Is the castle easier to fight? Or the French warships? Are the warships easier to fight, or the French merchant ships?"

"In everything, we must pay attention to efficiency and methods."

William smiled and said, "I understand Matthew, you should pay more for that!"

Matthew blinked, what the hell do I mean?

Jack raised his hand and slapped: "You shut up."

William: "..."

Matthew coughed: "So we should give full play to our strengths. The sea is where the value of sailors lies."

Everyone loves to hear this.

A chief mate raised his hand and asked, "My Baron, many Caravelle sailing boats are still in pretty good condition. Selling them...isn't it such a pity..."

Immediately the first officers agreed in unison.

Matthew was a little speechless, and this enthusiasm was too high.

He said earnestly: "Everyone, I understand your feelings, but..."

"I want you to live well."

The noise subsided, and everyone was thoughtful.

Matthew: "As you know, the French have a galley force, which can not be affected by the wind. Once they get close to fight on board...Everyone, I don't think much of you."

There is no way to prove this thing. Although the galley was completely eliminated later, it was later after all.

Matthew didn't know how the galley was eliminated.But if he were to try and make mistakes with his own boat, it would be a loss-making business no matter what.

Anthony suddenly said: "I know galleys very well. With the speed of the little donkey and excellent sailors, they are not our opponents. But Caravel may not be able to."

Everyone can't help but look sideways.

Matthew: "Are you 100% sure?"

Anthony is at a loss for words, who dares to say that he is absolutely sure about this kind of thing?
To put it bluntly, Matthew is not an admiral, he can go for robbery, but not for his life.This fleet is his capital to earn gold coins.

In the next month, the first batch of little donkeys will all be launched into the water.There are two for Sir Lyon Farrell.The first was sold to Henry VIII.So he only has ten.If you wait another seven or eight months, this number will skyrocket to 24.As long as artillery production can keep up, there is no problem in blocking the English Channel.

So in his eyes, these first officers are all precious future captains.Of course I don't want them to risk their lives now.

Someone said: "Compared to the French, the Caravel sailboat is enough. As long as you run fast and don't get entangled with them, they basically have nothing to do with us."

Matthew thought about it, and it was a pity that those ships were abandoned.It can still be used for running business.

So he said: "Unless you can guarantee this, you might as well sell it... Well, I hope you will prove that you are right with your actions."

The chief mates were overjoyed.Immediately, they secretly observed each other to assess the possibility of becoming the captain.After all, there are still too many monks and too little porridge.Someone has already made up his mind that he must treat his captain to dinner later.

There have been examples before, and the recommendation of the old captain is an important way.The referral success rate is almost 100%.baron?Baron he knows a damn sail.

Just now, the baron was persuaded with the same hatred, but now the atmosphere changed immediately.Different thoughts, each with ghosts.It made Matthew dumbfounded.

Nima, in order to be the captain, you won't kill each other, right?
Matthew immediately thought of a solution.

"From now on, first mates must be graded. Use first mate, second mate, and third mate to distinguish."

"All captains, decide on the list now and let me know."

Except for Robert who went to North America, there is also one who has not returned after a long journey, and most of them are here.The time is short, and everyone is watching.No one gets a chance to play tricks.

Fuck!The baron is really ruthless.The chief mates lamented in their hearts.Careful thinking suddenly faded.

Matthew: "Also! Now there are two ships in one group, the new captain recommended by the old captain."

"So it's time to choose."

Many crappy leaders will deliberately suppress capable subordinates in order to make their work easier.How could Matthew please such a person?

He doesn't understand navigation, but he understands people's hearts.

Some of the chief mates were suddenly shaken. Although the baron didn't say it clearly, smart people can see it when they think about it.Isn't this obvious? If you choose a stick and come out and meet pirates and Frenchmen, wouldn't it be a one-on-one fight?Or simply hit the rocks and crashed, wouldn't the recommender become a laughing stock?

Old captain with new captain?The captains were overjoyed.I didn't think much about it just now, but now I'm thinking about it... Isn't this the fleet?

Judging by Edmund's posture, it can be more than half a year at most, and there can be more than a dozen more.Will it become a fleet of 3 ships by then?What if... two more years?

William wondered, "Why?"

Jack raised his hand and slapped him again, very hard.

"Shut up...you little bastard."

William's brain was buzzing: "..."

Matthew said suddenly: "Uncle Jack, let William be with you, the first mate on his ship, it's up to you to choose."

"So, you'll be taking four boats."

Jack was overjoyed, and casually slapped his son aside again: "Nephew, don't worry, I will definitely select the most capable guy as the captain."

Everyone has different expressions, some want to laugh, some are thoughtful.But no one thought the Baron had done anything unfair.This William is too young, and being a captain is already a bit lame, and it is so frightfully reasonable to deprive him of his status.

Everyone in Jack was convinced.Besides, the surname is Hawkins, so they cannot be forcibly compared.

In Xiaoyao Palace, Henry VIII received his "officials" again.

Officer: "My lord, we have found something. But I need to state first that it should have nothing to do with the Lord of the Isles of Scilly."

Henry VIII raised his head: "What is it?"

Officer: "The Baron's father, Andrew Hawkins, once joined the Rebels."

Henry VIII sat up straight: "...Walter?"

Co-authoring this guy is still a remnant of a traitor?

Officer: "In 1497...if you've read the records... that impostor Perkin Wattke was recruiting rebels in Cornwall, the Baron's father should have been strong then...maybe it was because of greed Gold coins or something... Anyway, he participated."

Henry VIII thought for a while: "Many Englishmen were rebels in the past. It is common for noble knights to change families."

Official: "You're right...but with all due respect, under the rule of the late king and you, England has been thriving. Today, if there are still people who rebel, they should all be hanged..."

Henry VIII raised his hand and interrupted him: "How old was the Baron of the Isles of Scilly at that time? 6 years old? 7 years old?"

Official: "Yes, 6 to 7 years old, but according to my analysis, the baron should know nothing, he is too young...the farce was only a few days old."

"But I suspect that Andrew Hawkins' fortune is actually related to this. You know, although the previous king forgave those farmers, he didn't have the energy to carefully count the rebels' supplies and supplies in order to hunt down the counterfeit who abandoned the army and fled. ... military spending."

Henry VIII: "..."

Officer: "This is where it gets interesting... because we haven't found or heard of anyone who lent money to Andrew Hawkins. A dozen gold coins is a lot of money for a farmer. Perhaps the Baron was scammed as a child ... by his father."

Henry VIII smiled: "You mean, Andrew Hawkins actually stole money that belonged to my father."

Official: "Yes, but with such a small amount of gold coins, the Hawkins and his sons have doubled it by nearly a hundred times in ten years. It is amazing. After discovering this, I have already admired the baron's ability to make money."

Henry VIII: "There seems to be nothing special. I don't seem to have any reason to take any action."

Officer: "It's all up to you."

Henry VIII smiled and said, "You guys did a good job...you know, now I feel at ease."

"Let them send the little donkey back as soon as possible. How long has it been? Does it take so long to imitate a boat?"

The official bowed: "It must be as you wish."

Henry VIII: "Decks to be wiped clean...what else?"

Official: "Yes, the Earl of Kildare of Dublin seems to have made some private agreements with the Irish nobles."

Henry VIII frowned: "What kind of agreement?"

Official: "In order to let them settle down, the earl chose to make some concessions. In exchange for their support. It seems that he intends to form an alliance with them."

Henry VIII slapped the table with a slap, and his anger burst out.

"Alliance? Is he the governor or the leader of the tribe?"

The governor always loses his authority in the end?Playing on an equal footing?Where is my king?No, no, no, I can't believe it. My father has always told me to watch and listen more, so I can't make a decision lightly... I should confirm it through another channel.

He suddenly remembered that, including Perkin Wataker mentioned earlier, apart from a group of foreign supporters who were afraid of England's chaos, Irish people participated in both rebellions... and the church!
But... Henry VIII glanced at the spy, did he mention the church?Apparently, they all thought I was a devout Catholic.Hehe... Without the participation of the monastery, an outsider who is not familiar with the place can recruit 6000 farmers in a few days?I don't believe it.

The official lowered his eyelids and said nothing.It was always stressful for him to report these not-so-happy things.

Either Henry VII or VIII.

Henry VIII: "..."

"You guys are doing a good job, what's your advice on that?"

Officer: "...you might as well recruit the Earl of Kildare to join the operation against the French. After all, he still has some ships."

Henry VIII was stunned for a moment: "...a good idea."

At this moment, a servant came to report: "My king, Lord of the Isles of Scilly, please see me."

Henry VIII immediately said: "Let him wait for a moment... I will come right away."

I thought this money fan was going back to Plymouth?Or for that shit Liberty City?Want to steal my money again?
"What's the matter with you?"

The official immediately said: "No more."

(End of this chapter)