Anton was still thinking about what Roque said, but Luo Yi had already gained something.
Although the rules for guessing odd and even numbers are simple, don’t ignore the allure of this kind of gambling. In the 21st century with the explosion of information, people have experienced many reminders of various information, and some people will be deceived. In the 19th century, almost
No solution.
The more people watching, the more people participating. After two or three rounds, Li De and the others no longer had to place bets to heighten the atmosphere. The onlookers were very enthusiastic, and the scene was so intense that Li De began to feel fear.
"Master Luo, it's time to stop. We have already won more than fifty pounds. If we keep doing it, something will happen." The money came so easily that Li De was a little frightened.
"Five, fifty pounds!" Anton was dumbfounded. He couldn't figure out why these white people were so easily deceived.
It seems that white people are not very smart, at least not as smart as Chinese people. If Luo Yi set up such a situation in the Qing Dynasty, he would probably be laughed at as a fool in minutes.
Of course, there are far more fools in this world than Anton imagined. Rock also underestimated the power of this simple scam in this era. In just a short time, he made more than fifty pounds, equivalent to more than two hundred taels.
The silver is equivalent to more than four years of Luo Ke's salary. In the Qing Dynasty, it could buy six wives. Even if Luo Ke and a dozen of them shared it equally, each of them would get five or six pounds. Half a year's salary would be enough.
So easy to get.
"Wait a minute, this kind of business is just a one-time deal. After finishing this time, you have to rest for ten days and a half. Fifty pounds is too little. You need to make more." Roque doesn't mind that the money is too much, five pounds is too little.
Ten pounds was a lot for Anton and others, but it was far from enough for Rock.
Compared with regular casinos, this kind of scam is too simple to implement. Those who have lost money will find something wrong if they look back and think about it carefully. Therefore, the scam cannot be treated as a business and can only earn pocket money. If you want to find
To find a safe way to make money, we need to find other ways.
Of course, it is not easy for people to calm down in the game. Now the gamblers around Luo Yi are furious. Even if Luo Yi wants to stop, those gamblers will not let Luo Yi leave.
Then continue. After another ten minutes, the gambling situation finally became unsustainable. Just as Rock expected, a sailor who was red-eyed at the loss suddenly grabbed a handful of money in front of Luo Yi and stood up to run away.
There was nowhere to run away. The sailors who were snatching the money were instantly knocked down by Li De and the others. Then the policemen who were standing ready rushed over with whistles blowing. The onlookers dispersed immediately.
A total of one hundred and fifty pounds was indeed a huge harvest. In addition to a pile of shining coins, a few one-pound banknotes, and a gold pocket watch, except for Roark, everyone else's breathing was a little short, even if it was ten
If you divide it among several people, each person can get more than ten pounds, and you can easily get more than a year's income.
"This method of making money was thought up by Mr. Luo. As usual, Mr. Luo will get 30% first, Luo Yi will get 10%, and we will divide the rest. Do you think this makes sense?" It was not convenient for Luo Ke to speak, so Anton simply spoke up.
As for the money, Rock, as the planner, should take the bulk of it.
"It should be right. If it weren't for Mr. Luo, none of us would dare to attack foreigners no matter what."
"Master Luo should take the big shot. If Master Luo hadn't made the decision, it would never have been our turn to get rich."
"A man will not be rich without foreign wealth, and a horse will not be fat without eating night grass. The old saying is still true."
Everyone responded and the atmosphere was surprisingly good.
To Rock's expectation, although Rock didn't show up from beginning to end except for coming up with ideas, no one felt that Rock took too much.
Luo Ke simply loves hierarchical society. In this society, it is a universal value for superiors to get rich and subordinates to follow suit. Luo Ke is not an official yet. If Luo Ke becomes an official, even if this matter has nothing to do with Luo Ke.
, Roque is also indispensable.
"When you earn money, save it well. Those who have a wife and children should support their families. Those who have not married should save money for their wives. Don't be extravagant. Brothers have also seen it today. If you want to get rich, just go after the foreign devils. Don't worry about it, brothers.
With those few hard-earned money in your pocket, let's set a rule here. Brothers, bet strictly in the future. If you find someone setting up a trap, don't blame the brothers for being unkind." Luo Ke took the opportunity to set the rules. What he said was mainly:
Tell Luo Yi.
"Don't worry, Mr. Luo, if you can make money from the foreign devils, whoever cheats the brothers will have a son without sex." Luo pointed to the sky and swore that the Chinese policemen didn't have much money in their pockets, and they had to work hard for a long time.
If you don't earn three or five pennies, you won't be as happy as tricking foreign devils.
"Then let's break up. Brothers, just calm down for the next few days. Let's see how popular it is in a few days. Let's go get another vote. Everyone should be strict with their mouths. This matter must not come to light, otherwise none of us will be able to get a good deal.
"Rock began to chase people away. He had to go to work tomorrow and couldn't make a fuss too late.
"I understand, Mr. Luo."
"Whoever dares to spread the word will be thrown into the sea and soaked in a pig cage!"
Everyone said goodbye one after another, laughing and going back to rest. It is estimated that they will have a good dream tonight.
After clearing the place, Rock began to take stock of his income, which was a total of forty-three pounds, plus a gold pocket watch. The pocket watch was discounted by two pounds and was given directly to Rock.
The watch chain of the pocket watch is also made of gold. One end is connected to the pocket watch, and the other end is connected to a small round gold box. The box can hold five small gold coins of one pound face value. There is a spring at the bottom of the box, which holds the gold coins above. When you open the box
The cover makes it easy to pull out the top gold coin. Such a pocket watch is worth at least seven pounds or more in a serious shop.
It was not until bedtime that Kunal came back timidly. Rock also set rules for Kunal: "You are not allowed to snore at night, you are not allowed to talk in your sleep, you are not allowed to light the lamp when you get up at night, and you have to be gentle. It violates any of the above."
Ichijo, you can find a place to sleep by yourself tomorrow night."
If possible, Rock is not willing to live in the same room with other people, whether Indian or Chinese, Rock is not used to it.
But at this stage, Rock is not yet qualified to be in a separate room, so at least he has to wait until Rock is promoted to the level of sergeant or above.
Sheriff!
In the next period of time, this is Rock's goal. He must become a police sergeant as soon as possible and get a separate room. Rock's requirements are not too high. Since Indians can be police chiefs, so can Chinese.
Roque has this self-confidence. As long as he can get the attention of the British, Roque has plenty of ways to get ahead.
