Chapter 521
Sheyan understood the few tasks he had to accomplish upon arriving here .
Firstly, to sell off the smuggled goods from Tortuga . This would be a tremendously abundant transaction, minimally increasing the liquidity of this funds by 20,000 guineas .
Next was to survey the governor’s residence . Even though lady Elizabeth’s gold medallion wouldn’t be easily obtainable, it was still worth a try . A point to note – As the curse of the Aztec Gold adhered onto the original gold coins within the chest, only the individual who retrieved a coin from the chest would be inflicted with the curse . As such, since Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann didn’t personally retrieve the gold coin from the chest, but it was merely transferred into their hands, they weren’t affected by the curse .
If Jack Sparrow hadn’t arrived at Port Royal yet, Sheyan wouldn’t mind paying a visit to Will Turner, who was currently still an apprentice blacksmith . Besides, he would most likely become the future captain of the Flying Dutchman . It would be good to socialize with him first .
Finally, Sheyan’s objective of trying his utmost to amass wealth, was naturally to spend it . Actually, guineas were merely like currency to the contestants . Nevertheless, Sheyan had heard from his pirate crew about an accomplished alchemist master residing in Port Royal; one that wasn’t inferior to the dead Peigan . Moreover, Sheyan was aware of the inter relationship between guineas and the service provided by an alchemist master . Hence, the added commitment to amass his wealth .
Although the righteous Captain Norrington forbade smuggling, privileged classes who despised such laws were bound to be present anywhere . Don’t mention foreign countries or China, even the nations of the middle ages was like this . As long as exorbitant profits were to be made, there would definitely be smugglers .
For example; according to Philip’s report, the Sheffields Trading Company appeared to be in the wine business on the surface, but a definite news suggested its boss would accept any kind of goods . As for the overlord backing the boss, it was the father of the gorgeous lady Elizabeth Swann, Governor Swann of Port Royal . Though an old-fashioned and kindly father, he was also an avaricious and circumspect governor .
Needless to say for their negotiations, Jinkuang effortlessly summoned his two greatest artifacts – his ‘splitter splatting’ splashes of saliva, and the clamorous clinking of his abacus . Thus, he subdued the shop owner in an extremely ‘civilized’ manner .
Eventually, the gentlemanly and courteous shop owner, Mister McKinnery, escorted them out of his ship while wiping away cold perspiration . Sheyan’s accounts once again was fuelled by nearly 30,000 guineas .
Before both parties parted, Mister McKinnery revealed a sliver of shrewdness in his cloudy old eyes . After fishing up an extraordinarily delicate golden name card from his pocket, he coughed twice before urging Sheyan .
"My guests, since our cooperation has seen such favourable tidings, you are qualified as esteemed patrons of our company . There will be a grand auction tomorrow, and if my guests are interested, this name card will ensure participation . I must reemphasize on point – ever since Captain Norrington has assumed the defence of Port Royal, this is the first time an auction has been convened, while the next one would happen in the unforeseeable future . Therefore, there will surely be merchandise you require in the auction . Of course, purchasing them would depend on your wealth . "
"Merchandise we require?" Brother Black released a dry laughter . His laughter contained no ill intent, but rather a mocking for himself while pondering the difficult issue of obtaining an Aztec Gold .
Instead, the old McKinnery treated the smirk of this ‘Black slave’ as a sign of contempt and ridicule . Everyone knew the refined and courteous air of the current british nobility was merely a cover for their arrogance . Hence, this old ship owner instantly sauntered forward, as he ruffled his wig and whispered with a gloomy countenance .
"If I were to mention that during this auction, the merchandise includes twenty brand new high-angled cannons shipped over from Hamburg, cannons ranging from 3-pounder ones to 7-pounder . Would this sir mind storing back that disdainful smirk of yours?"
Brother Black and Reef treated those words indifferently . Instead, Sheyan and Joshamee was startled upon hearing the words ‘high-angled cannons’ .
In this current era, the effective range of common cannons were hundreds of metres; with the high-angled cannons installed on, the cannons effective range and accuracy would be enhanced . The effective range would be raised by several folds, while maintaining an accuracy equal to other cannons!
Such a peak artillery weapon was desired by many, but due to the forging skills of the current era, the probability of failing and being scrapped was extremely high . It wasn’t sufficient to cover the initial capital investment . Putting it bluntly, the amount of guineas required for a Third rate ship to equip on those high-angled cannons, would be adequate to construct five other similar Third rate ships .
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