Chapter 3 The Last Aztec Gold Coin
Spending money is a technical job.
For Tang Sen, the skill of spending money lies in how to do the most things with the least money. The biggest worry is always not having enough money.
But now, Tang Sen has unfortunately lost this trouble.
But a new worry arises, how to spend money while ensuring your own safety.
Although this world cannot be called a place where human lives are insignificant, there are probably not a few people who are willing to take risks for gold coins. It is true that Port Royal is quite strict in enforcing laws because of the presence of the English Navy, but this does not mean that it can be unscrupulous.<
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It is a stupid thing to use one's own life to test the darkness of human heart. Tang Sen thinks that his life is too valuable to just spend gold coins on the street to recruit troops.
Tang Sen walked out of the clothing store with a completely new look.
The upper body is a white bottom coat paired with a light blue silk vest, a black coat, and tight white trousers. Originally, according to the dressing habits of England in this era, knee-high trousers were also required to be worn in addition to the trousers.
Socks, but Tang Sen really couldn't accept the behavior of a grown man wearing tube socks, so he simply put on a pair of long riding boots.
Naturally, she would not accept herself wearing a white wig like other English elites. She just washed her dirty and greasy hair cleanly and combed it behind her head, revealing her shiny forehead.
This outfit looks a bit weird in today's popular attire, but when combined with Tang Sen's oriental-flavored face, it unexpectedly looks decent and mysterious.
Of course, the price is not cheap either. This whole outfit cost nearly ten pounds, which is the salary of an ordinary maid in twenty years.
But this is indispensable to Tang Sen. It is said that people rely on clothes and Buddhas rely on gold. A poor man holding a bag of gold coins in his hand is very likely to attract the scrutiny of soldiers and the covetousness of thieves, but a decent nobleman holding a bag of gold coins is very likely to attract the attention of soldiers and thieves.
Carrying a bag of gold coins is a perfectly normal thing.
"Next, it's time to get down to business."
Tang Sen looked across the low rooftops of the port town to the majestic castle located halfway up the mountain.
"Go and give a big gift to my dear Mr. Governor."
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The Governor's residence is halfway up the mountain, overlooking the entire Port Royal. Although the entire Port Royal is considered prosperous in the Caribbean, it is nothing compared to mainland England.
Governor Swann did not have much ambition and was not prepared to go any further. He was content with guarding Port Royal. Like most fathers who had a daughter late in life, most of his energy was spent on his daughter Elizabeth Swann.<
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"I heard that Colonel Norrington is about to be promoted." Governor Swan stood in front of the window, the doting on his face clearly showing: "Although the book title documents have not been delivered yet, it will only be this month."
"Really?" the girl standing next to him responded, her black and white eyes staring out the window. Anyone could see that she was not interested in this topic.
"You are really young and promising." Governor Swan had long been accustomed to his daughter's behavior and continued: "Although the Caribbean is full of pirates, for people like him, they are all opportunities to make meritorious deeds.
He is still so young. In a few more years, he may be able to make further progress."
"I'm sure he can do it." Elizabeth was a little tired of her father's endless praise of Norrington, so she changed the subject and said: "I think my father has already thought about the gift to give at Colonel Norrington's inauguration ceremony?"<
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"Of course, of course!" Governor Swan nodded: "I think a sword that is exquisite and sharp enough is suitable for him. Mr. Brown of the blacksmith shop is famous for his craftsmanship. I have already placed an order——"
"Oh, Will's master." Elizabeth's eyes lit up, and her expression suddenly brightened, "Why not just let Will make it? His craftsmanship is no worse than Mr. Brown's."
Seeing Elizabeth's expression, Governor Swan sighed helplessly and said: "This is a very important gift. Elizabeth, Mr. Turner may not be able to handle it."
"But——"
Elizabeth was about to say more when the door was suddenly knocked gently.
Governor Swan was relieved. Once his daughter mentioned the apprentice craftsman, she would talk endlessly. He was never willing to stop Elizabeth forcefully, but he did not want Elizabeth to mix with the apprentice named Will Turner. As the governor,
My daughter, can’t I follow that boy to blacksmith in the future?
"It seems to be business." Governor Swan smiled and said: "Generally speaking, the housekeeper will not disturb me at this time."
"The weather is very nice today, Elizabeth. Why don't you go for a walk on the fort? Colonel Norrington would be happy to spend time with you."
Elizabeth pursed her lips and stopped responding. She opened the door first. The housekeeper in a black double-breasted coat was standing at the door. When she saw Elizabeth, she quickly bent down and saluted.
"My Lord Governor, we have a visitor."
Governor Swan's eyes followed Elizabeth's back until she came down the corner of the stairs, then he came back to his senses and said: "What kind of visitor is worthy of disturbing my conversation with Elizabeth?"
"A distinguished guest from the East is waiting in the hall with his entourage." The butler replied seriously.
"Oh?" Governor Swan raised his eyebrows: "Orientals? This is quite rare, especially since you can add a distinguished prefix."
The housekeeper lowered his head slightly, and gently rubbed the smooth gold coins with his hands behind his back.
A guest who can give a guinea as a reward is naturally considered noble.
At this time, Tang Sen stood calmly in the luxuriously decorated living room, holding a wooden box the size of a human head in his arms.
Not far behind him, a few plainly dressed civilians stood at the door with a restrained expression, with several large wooden boxes at their feet.
The sound of footsteps came from the stairs. Tang Sen raised his head and saw a young girl holding up her skirt and looking down. The silver-white aristocratic dress outlined her slim waist, with a straight neckline.
, squeezing out white but bottomless ravines.
"Elizabeth Swann." Townsend said the name silently in his mind.
As one of the protagonists of the Pirates of the Caribbean series, Tang Sen would naturally not be unimpressed by him. To be honest, when the other party appeared in front of him alive, his classic and generous face was really stunning. However, what Tang Sen was thinking about was more
What’s more is not worldly desires, but the Aztec gold coin that Elizabeth holds.
The cursed pirates of the Black Pearl searched hard on the sea, trying to collect all the Aztec gold coins, and the one in the opponent's hand was the last of the 882 Aztec gold coins.
In the plot, Miss Swann accidentally fell into the water while wearing an Aztec gold coin, which led to the Black Pearl. Not only was she kidnapped by pirates, but Port Royal was almost destroyed. This led to many subsequent adventures.
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Elizabeth raised her head and glanced across Tang Sen's face. The unusual face made her stunned for a moment, but she didn't say hello and walked straight out of the hall without stopping.
Naturally, Tang Sen would not talk too much, and still kept his eyes straight, just making secret calculations in his heart.
"The last Aztec gold coin plays a crucial role, so we have to find a way to get it."
Chapter completed!