Chapter 247

Once there is a sense of crisis, count galvis's thinking and executive ability will become amazing.

The next day, 900 rifles, 200 pistols and 12 light guns missing from the contract were sent to the warehouse rented by Lorraine by a group of strange workers.

Along with the gun came a young and proud clerk who raised his head and brought Lorraine a long-term supply contract.

The content of the contract didn't surprise Lorraine too much.

The supplier is Queen Mary's dealer, holding 30% of the smuggled goods. The operation mode is the original subcontracting state. He has goods on his hand at any time. Lorraine's demand is rare to him.

The supply period is 45 days, which is consistent with the contract period in Baltimore. As Lorraine expected, the price adopted the so-called market standard, that is, the purchase price of the old contract in Baltimore.

From the heart, this behavior is close to blackmail.

The difference between the ex factory price and the final selling price of guns is the profit. Take charlville as an example, the profit of a single gun is ￡ 54.

In a normal trading chain, it is obviously impossible for this price difference to be monopolized by one company.

Lorraine and the count used the special cooperation of goods first and money later. The share ratio was 46%, Drake chamber of Commerce accounted for 40%, and the count independently assumed the economic risks before settlement.

The mainstream smuggling is the reverse.

Because the supplier is unwilling to bear any risks in the transaction and generally does not do franchising, smugglers often require to occupy 50% or 60% of the profits, and even 70% in those especially high-risk routes.

Lorraine did not know how the count talked to the dealer, but it was conceivable that he would not disclose the contents of the new contract.

Limited to the old contract, the count's words are very limited. What he can say is that the purchaser has greater demand and needs to transfer some goods from outside.

If only once, it is natural for the economic adjustment party to occupy all interests. But now it is a long-term supply contract. Even without considering the identity of the count's agent and the face of the count of Louisiana, a reasonable share of interests is also necessary.

So this pricing is interesting.

Carmen turned the contract with his little finger up, and his good-looking nose wrinkled slightly.

"The dealer... Carlton von Habsburg?" her face was hard to hide. "It turns out that even the most famous family will produce fools."

Lorraine yawned lazily: "that lady is Habsburg's daughter. She wants to hold the money bag in her hand to make her feel at ease."

"Short-sighted business philosophy." Carmen concluded impolitely, "it's just my president. Why do you tease the count in Baton Rouge? He can't replace blood trust. Even if he does, it won't do us much good."

"Because... The count is a fighter."

Looking at the more and more full warehouses, Lorraine smiled.

"The count is an excellent man, wise, reliable and good at manipulating people's hearts, which can be seen from the defense of New Orleans."

"But he has a big defect. He is weak and stealthy. When there is no external threat, he is too easy to degenerate. We dance on the steel wire of the Atlantic. He is busy managing his new manor, but he still does it himself."

"Such people can't be our barrier."

"So I have to cheer him up, collect a lot of money and do something useful."

He approached Carmen, smelling the refreshing fragrance, and ordered a line of the contract.

Carmen looked curiously.

"The payment for goods shall be settled for 60 days, and the overdue payment shall be increased by 1.7% per day to calculate the rolling interest?"

"The privilege of goods before money." Lorraine shrugged. "Look, our count still has face. If not for him, who can let the great Habsburg take the risk for mere smuggling?"

……

While Lorraine was busy running for the supply of goods, the others on board were not idle.

New Orleans is a city of freedom with red lights, green wine and empty desire.

The most common shops here are bars. Whether they are bright and clean high-end wine shops or stinking underground pubs, they can be seen everywhere in the streets of this town.

[balanbas's daydream] is an underground bar, which is located in an inconspicuous dark lane and runs an inconspicuous business.

At night, bell pushed open the swing door of the bar, pushed away drunken exchanges all the way, and sat directly at the empty table at the bar.

"A cup of rum, two spoonfuls of tomato juice and one spoonful of salt."

The bartender raised his eyebrows and looked over: "guest, it seems that this drinking method was invented by the French for the first time?"

"The lion invented it."

The waiter quickly came up and took him into a semi closed booth in the corner of the bar. Someone came earlier than him. He looked at staff sergeant Armani who was guarding Shaq in Plymouth.

Of course, now he has been promoted to the charge captain of the lion, and even the rank of captain.

As soon as he saw that it was an old acquaintance, bell immediately revealed his true appearance, threw his body on the sofa and smashed his boots on the round table: "Captain Armani, how did the governor send you?"

Amanny scratched her head shyly.

"A few days ago, the commander received a letter from the major from the No. 3 formation. Because the lion is still at sea and there are not many people around who can be used for private affairs, he chose me..."

"Well, in order to master the fleet as soon as possible, did you spill all the old people out?"

"If not, you can't get in touch with the governor so soon."

"Also..." bell reluctantly withdrew his legs. "Let's get down to business first. Lorraine secretly participated in arms smuggling to the Continental Army. It's a large scale. I heard... Took all the sea goods."

∑（〟〇 О〇）： "He... Betrayed the country?"

"It's not treason, is it? The name of the smuggler is a Louisiana farmer named Edward kenvey, who has nothing to do with Lorraine Drake."

"Shield?"

"No, Edward is himself."

ヽ(#` Д '): "that's treason!"

"False identity, black boat, and beautiful cross dressing." bell pulled out his ears in disgust. "As long as you haven't been caught, who can connect a sneaky smuggler with the most popular Le Francois hero recently and make a false accusation?"

"This..." Armani's mind is a little confused. "Lorraine Drake is involved in smuggling and has taken over the most feared Continental Army line... The recent core defense of the governor is to strictly investigate smuggling. Can it be said that the governor has long known about Lorraine Drake, and the purpose of strictly investigating smuggling is to persuade him to correct his evil ways?"

Bell lost his heart for a moment.

He sighed greatly: "in short, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, you go to the port authority to dispatch a Spanish merchant ship named jackdaw, that is Lorraine's smuggling ship."

"The registered ship owner's name is Donna Linka. She is the pseudonym of the Spanish pirate Katrina dipo. Now she is Lorraine's first mate."

"New Orleans will have a permanent contact person. I will send the news before each voyage. The next trip will be at 8:30 tomorrow morning."

"According to the plan, a single trip from here to Baltimore takes 11 days. The trip usually takes no more than 8 days, and it normally takes 7 days. The governor can arrange defense according to this time."

Speaking of this, Bell's eyes suddenly snapped: "Armani!"

"Yes!"

"The problems between the Drake brothers are very complicated. Even if you are a confidant, I advise you not to easily participate. Your task is to convey my information to the governor. As for whether to catch or release, it's the governor's business. You don't need to ask."

"Yes!" Armani was startled by bell. He was a strong man, and his voice was stunned and trembled. "If... Major, if the governor asked me for my opinion?"

"Do you see my end? Just because I was talkative, I ate soil in Luxi's Plantation for a whole month and almost became fertilizer for alpine coffee beans... These brothers are very dangerous. You have to learn to be loyal and keep a distance."

"Yes... Yes! Major!"

More than an hour later, the drunken bell staggered out of the bar and disappeared at the end of the dark lane.

After a long time, Haina's whisper came from the shadow of the bar roof.

"For two consecutive days, I came to the same bar at the same time. In addition, there was no strange trip."

"It seems that it will take Desai and Soland a little time next time, bell Judea. He always feels that he is hiding something..."