New World 1620

Wednesday, October 1621, 5.

The warm North Atlantic current and the prevailing westerly wind made it easy for the Santa Maria and St. Nicholas to arrive at Port Heroes in the Azores.The average speed of the two ships was only 1 knot higher than that of the Mayflower, which resulted in a full 3-day saving of the transatlantic voyage compared with the original Mayflower.

The temperature on Terceira Island has risen to nearly 30 degrees. The hot and dry climate made Shi Wenbo, Ren Changle and others who disembarked feel uncomfortable.In view of the excellent performance of Ren Changle as the microphone for the first return of trade, the community committee has significantly increased the second batch of European affairs staff newly formed this time.

In addition to Ren Changle who belonged to the first batch, the superficially literary "black-hearted banker" Shi Wenbo stalked the community committee to get his application approved and became the deputy of the former gold smuggler Migu.

As soon as the boat left Manhattan, Shi Wenbo impatiently announced his departure from the appointment of the community committee, and gave himself a title—"Commercial Counselor of the European Consulate General of the Republic of China in the Azores. Organizational discipline made Ren Changle almost let Captain Adelaide return.

Such a peculiar identity of a pseudo-diplomat who is all-in-one seems to look down on the whole of Europe, and it does not conform to the complicated political situation of European countries in the 17th century.What is even more incomprehensible is that apart from the large number of people, Europe today may not have a better quality of life than Manhattan in any aspect, let alone the extremely risky transatlantic voyage.Perhaps except for Shi Wenbo himself, almost no one knows the deeper reasons why he went to Europe in a "reincarnation style".

The Portuguese tax officer at the pier approached immediately, and naturally Captain Adelaide and others were there to deal with it.The tax officer had been familiar with the arrogant English captain a few months ago, and of course he recognized the leading "Yankee" Ren Changle at a glance, so he asked the accompanying small officials to report to the Governor's Mansion.

"Okay, everyone, now, you have touched the corners of European clothes. It is estimated that Huo Qian is going crazy from boredom."

Ren Changle proudly pointed to the west side of the inland port, where a manor villa-like building located on a small sloping terrace could be vaguely discerned.

"Very small port with an estimated population of up to 2000."

Mi Gu, the "Chief Business Representative of North Industries Corporation in Europe" who was still dressed in a flamboyant windbreaker and sunglasses on a hot day, looked around the port with great interest.

"How is it? Do you think this market has any development value?" Shi Wenbo pulled off his coat, loosened his tie, squinted his eyes, and looked at the Huamei Business Club purchased by Su Zining and Ren Changle a few months ago.He has decided to choose another place with better feng shui to build a diplomatic consulate.

"Port of Heroes is Europe's window to North America, but it's still just a remote supply port. If the future trade reaches a high level, then this is the most suitable place to be a European Las Vegas." Migu took off his sunglasses, She took a deep breath greedily, a sly gleam in her eyes.

"Then, as the Commercial Counselor of the Consul General, I should cooperate with you vigorously?" Shi Wenbo smiled and put his arms around the smuggler's shoulders, "I'm going to visit that Governor Garcia today to pave the way for you."

"I'm happier if you don't become my deputy..." Migu turned to look at his companion and shrugged helplessly, "Anyway, if you want to be a diplomat who stays in the open all day long, then I just do what I like to do thing."

"Look! What is tacit understanding!" Shi Wenbo laughed loudly, tossed off his suit, and strode towards the block.

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At dusk, the Portuguese Governor-General Garcia, who was stationed in the Governor's Mansion of the Azores Islands, entertained Shi Wenbo and his party in a grand manner.

Because of the secret cooperation agreement between the Portuguese and American governments, Garcia was highly appreciated by Theodosio, Duke of Braganza. Not only was he rewarded with a Brazilian plantation, he was even told that he could go to San Salvador or Reci in Brazil Philip served as governor.

If in the past, Garcia would have packed up and left immediately without touching the ground. The Azores, a place that doesn’t shit, really doesn’t have much oil and water, and Brazil is the rich place where Portugal has been operating for more than a hundred years. .

But now, Garcia will never give up the post of Governor of Azores.Since last month, a number of merchant ships from mainland Portugal and other countries have called at the port almost every week, and there is no doubt that they are all for "American goods".

The expensive entry tax and the tax generated during the commodity trading process made Garcia’s pockets very happy. In less than half a month this month alone, the gray income of greedy ink accounted for more than 1000 Spanish silver dollars, which was almost the same as his one in Brazil. The income of the plantation for half a year is equivalent.

In front of him, the strange but extraordinarily friendly smile of the young and handsome American diplomat made Garcia seem to see the bright future of money again, and kept raising his glass to give a speech.

And Swenbo also showed a good thick-skinned, all kinds of appropriate or inappropriate diplomatic rhetoric.

"Your Excellency, on behalf of the U.S. government and Congress, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you and the Duke of Braganza for your friendship and enthusiasm. However, in view of the current special situation in your country, as a diplomat who abides by international rules, Like Congressman Su who is visiting Europe, I cannot directly participate in some affairs."

Seeing that it was almost time, Shi Wenbo spread his hands towards Mi Gu who was sitting beside him, showing a mysterious smile.

"This Mr. Mi is the chief business representative of my country North Industries Corporation. His presence this time represents the importance that the American business community attaches to your country's market..."

Before Shi Wenbo finished speaking, Mi Gu stood up and nodded slightly, with a strange smile on the corner of his mouth.

oh?That's great. I'm worried about how to complete the task entrusted by the Duke of Braganza. This American businessman came too timely!

Governor Garcia quickly stood up, held up his wine glass, and said in broken English: "Well, all Portuguese people welcome American businessmen very much. As the local governor, I will firmly guarantee the safety of every American businessman." interest and safety."

"Your Excellency, there are several Englishmen, Frenchmen and Dutchmen visiting outside, saying that they want to meet the representatives of American businessmen who have just arrived here..."

At this moment, a servant came in and whispered something in Garcia's ear.

"These greedy guys have a quick sense of smell..."

Portugal’s low-key situation in the Kingdom of Spain for decades, as well as the restoration diplomacy of the Portuguese aristocracy, almost made Garcia and other old Portuguese aristocratic forces not very confident when facing businessmen from these European countries, and had to make a lot of Economic concessions.Now that he hugged the thigh of the United States, before he started to enjoy it exclusively, those guys like blood-sucking mosquitoes stared at him again.

Garcia's face changed, and he seemed displeased, but for some reason he had to endure it.He never thought to understand how the news would spread so fast.

"As a neutral businessman, I don't think His Excellency the Governor will refuse me to communicate with those colleagues?"

Unexpectedly, Migu, who has been very good at hiding himself since Manhattan, has surprisingly sharp ears and can understand the Portuguese spoken by the servant.

"When did you understand Portuguese?" Ren Changle secretly touched his companion's arm, trying to hide his astonishment.

"Only you can't think of it, but I can't do it... Do you think I'm doing shameless things by hiding in the cabin all day on the ship? I have learned from a Dutch sailor who understands Portuguese for more than ten days..."

Mi Gu picked up the tablecloth on the dining table and wiped his hands without changing expression, and then showed a relaxed smile.

"This...Of course, Mr. Mi is a distinguished guest, so he will naturally be entertained by businessmen from all over the world...If there is any need, Mr. Mi can come to the Governor's Mansion, and I will try my best to arrange it."

After finishing speaking, Garcia looked at Shi Wenbo, the Commercial Counselor of the US Consulate General, with a bit of resentment, as if he was having a childish temper.

"Hehe, businessmen should deal with businessmen, don't you think so? Communicating with local top officials is what I should do most."

Shi Wenbo seemed to understand the other party's expression, and he said something to comfort the other party, which made Garcia, who was starting to feel depressed, startled again, and his complexion instantly changed for the better.

That night, Shi Wenbo and Garcia huddled in a small dark room and had a long talk for almost an hour.The smuggler Migu met with several other European businessmen or captains...

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It was late at night, and Shi Wenbo, who had returned to the official residence of Huamei Chamber of Commerce, retreated into his room after a simple wash, and opened the only suitcase that he carried with him.

In the suitcase, apart from a few sets of change of clothes, there are a few brand-new hard shells in dark green packaging with very naughty patterns printed on them.Except for the aborigines in the 17th century, any modern person who takes a look at them can understand what is in these packages-a total of five hundred condoms!

With the exception of a laptop that remains unclaimed, this is one of Svenberg's classic treasures dug up from the wreckage of the wharf.

Shi Wenbo laughed to himself, his eyes shone with excitement, and there seemed to be a trace of transparent saliva slowly drooping from the corner of his mouth...