Chapter 1158: Preventing Financial Risks
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Captain William Richardson has a very good impression of this Chinese young man. He is young and decisive, and he is particularly skilled. In addition, he also knows how to establish his own influence, which is quite commendable.
The gunslingers in the wilderness are like wild grass, growing wildly without anyone's attention. They may have a brief moment of glory, but soon they will wither in the cold wind before the snow comes.
Li Cha has the potential to become a different person. If he is cautious enough to avoid the fate of dying in the wilderness or the back alley of a tavern, he can grow up strong and have a bright future.
It's worth taking a chance for this possibility.
He really needs Richard, this new force, to break John Sartre's monopoly on the new town's commerce. Despite its appearance, Grassland has a total population of just over 2,300, less than one-tenth of the total population of the new town.
This limits the manpower that Captain William Richardson can mobilize to around a hundred or so people. If we were to seek assistance from other captains and gather all available resources, we might have a total of less than 300 people.
With such strength, it is not enough to defeat John Sartre.
The captains of the grassland have control over the commercial routes of San Francisco, but John Sartre is not to be trifled with, as he has his own fleet of sailboats. Both sides have made concessions in their competition over the years.
Captains will no longer attack John-Sat Armed Merchant Ships. In return, John-Sat agrees to appoint representatives from the town to sell the captains' goods, provided that they do not violate any boundaries.
It means selling outside the John-Sart territory and reaching a tacit balance between the two parties, temporarily suspending their hostilities.
In addition to the John-Sart, there are three other forces in the New Town, and the captains of the Meadow have to sell their goods through them, but they have to endure the pressure of price reduction from the other party, resulting in unsatisfactory profits.
There has been a feeling of resentment in my heart all these years.
Since both sides have reached an agreement, the next few hours went surprisingly smoothly.
Richard checked each gun meticulously, including 41 Model 9 bolt-action rifles. Despite enduring 37 years of change, these second-hand rifles are still well-preserved and seem like they can be used for another half century.
Conditions of the offer, like the Colt revolver, include a free gift of 100 rounds of paper-wrapped fixed ammunition.
The so-called paper-wrapped fixed ammunition refers to bullets that use thin and fragile paper to wrap black powder and the bullet head.
When using it, there is no need to tear open the thick oiled paper packaging with teeth, pour out the black gunpowder, and then insert the bullet and compress it, eliminating these steps.
Thin oiled paper fixed the loaded bullets can be directly stuffed into the gun barrel. Under pressure, the fragile oiled paper breaks and exposes the black gunpowder. It is only necessary to compress it together with the bullet, making it very convenient to use.
Looking at the 41 rifles being loaded onto the carriage, as well as the 27 Colt revolvers and accessories such as gun belts and bullets, both parties successfully completed the transaction, and Richard was in a very good mood.
He just had a chat with Mr. Russell, the French veteran mentioned earlier. This former lieutenant veteran named Mike Rabiot was a member of the French Armored Cavalry Division. He is just an ordinary resident of Fenchugao and runs a bakery in town selling French baguettes.
Although he is already 55 years old, Mike Labio's body is still strong and he is talkative, and he doesn't mind making some extra money in addition to his main job of baking bread.
The Rabio bakery in town is run by his three sons and wife, without even hiring any workers. It is a chance to earn an additional decent income, so why not take it?
In today's world
The French army, which once followed Emperor Napoleon and swept across Europe, is deservedly the strongest army.
The cuirassier corps, on the other hand, is one of the elites of the French army and was once the finest cavalry in the world, achieving great military success in the establishment of the French Empire.
Time flies.
The once glorious Second French Empire has come to an end, but this group of French veterans who have endured the test of war remain strong in their old age.
The Prussian army, represented by military aristocrats such as von Roon, has suffered enough from the French in years of fighting.
Prussian officer Derkel said with lingering fear, "If the trajectory of bullets is curved, the French army could potentially hit targets up to 1000 steps (732 meters) away with regular gunpowder. The French are experts in this regard, as they are able to wound our officers and soldiers without us knowing where the bullets come from."
Normally,
Rifles with smoothbore barrels can achieve effective hits on enemy targets at a distance of 200-300 meters when firing parallel to the ground.
The 1807 edition of the "Infantry Manual" states:
The effective range of a rifle can be estimated at 260 meters, beyond which there is no guarantee of accuracy.
At half the distance, the shooting effect is particularly outstanding.
At a distance of 100 meters, infantry should aim at the target's knees.
For a target 200 meters away, aim at the waist. For a target 300 meters away, aim at the enemy's head.
For a target 400 meters away, aim 32.5 centimeters above the enemy (approximately one head width)...
Mike Rubio did not hold back in his conversation with Richard, throwing out these hard facts and criticizing the French military's strict military regulations.
During their conversation, about half the time was spent with Mike Rubio boasting, and it was clear that this old man was interested in the position of military instructor, even more interested in the monthly salary of $85.
"... Well, I highly appreciate your extensive expertise, and that is exactly what we need. Welcome, Instructor Mike Labio, to join the Datang Club family."
"I am very honored about this, President Li."
"You can call me Richard."
"You can also call me Mike."
"Well then...pleasure to work with you, Instructor Mike." Richard took the initiative to extend his hand and shook the calloused hand of the other person.
Don't even mention it, Mike Labio's hand is as strong as a pair of pliers. Rather than saying he is an officer of the Armored Division who wields a battle sword, it's more accurate to say he is a blacksmith.
Richard curiously asked, and it turned out to be true.
Mike Labio was born into a blacksmith family in Gambia, and he had been assisting his father since childhood. Until his teenage years, he passed the exam and entered a seminary, which led him to pursue a career as a military officer.
After immigrating to North America, Mike Rubio returned to his old business. Not to mention, Rubio's bakery oven is his pride and joy that he built with his own hands.
"Dear Mr. Richard, your goods are all packed and ready to go. Russell's Groceries will take care of delivering them to your home, so rest assured. As long as we have the products you need, we'll give you a discounted price." Seeing the carriage securely tied up, Russell walked over with a smile on his face and said.
Richard tapped the brim of his hat in appreciation; "Thank you, Mr. Russell. I am satisfied with this transaction and it has been a pleasant experience. I look forward to deepening our cooperation with Green Grassfield in the future and you are welcome to visit Grape Valley anytime."
"Thank you for the invitation, Mr. Richard," Russell suddenly thought that the other party seemed to also need an experienced architect, so he turned his gaze towards Captain William Richardson standing on the side.
Captain William Richardson understood what he meant and took two steps forward, patting the securely tied four-wheel carriage, saying, "Bring these goods back first, young man. The architect should be having fun in the new town. When he comes back, I will have him find you. Perhaps... you can start by leveling the site, which is not difficult."
"Then our deep cooperation..."
"No hurry in these few days. As long as Datang demonstrates enough strength, obtaining any supplies will not be a problem. Let's give the other party some time."
"Okay, I agree with your proposal."
"It's almost noon."
Richard no longer delays and politely bids farewell to Captain William Richardson. The team of seven people returns to Grape Valley.
Although the distance is short, the Russell grocery store still dispatched two armed guards to accompany the carriage driver in delivering the goods. In addition, military instructor Mike Labio joined the team, making the return journey a group of seven people.
After more than 10 minutes
A group of people had just arrived at the valley entrance when they saw a gathering of many people in the distance, as if there was some kind of conflict happening.
This made the two white gunmen escorting the goods nervous, they immediately loaded bullets into their guns, preparing for any eventuality, and asked urgently, "Young Master Richard, should we escort the goods back first, just in case..."
The following words were not spoken by the white gunman because the carriage was already too late to turn around.
The group of fierce-looking people surrounding the valley entrance, about fifteen or sixteen riders, immediately split up when they saw Richard and the others approaching in a carriage. They quickly surrounded Richard and the others.
These people, Richard looked closely, were all Chinese gunmen dressed in dark gray double-breasted coats, riding tall horses, with revolvers hanging on their waists, and carrying sabers across their bodies, with a rebellious look on their faces.
There is no need to say more, I can already guess about 80-90%.
These guys must be the enforcers from the Alliance Guild. They've come for yesterday's incident involving Lin Ada and his two companions. I didn't expect the news to leak so quickly. Looks like this situation is going to be difficult to handle.
Can the bodies that have been buried be dug up, washed, and then returned?
Compared to the thugs of these agreement halls, there are more people from the Datang Club. Dai Changfu led more than 60 people to block the valley, pushing and shoving, cursing each other, and not letting the other side pass.
Although there were many people in the Datang Club, only about seven or eight of them had guns, so they were at a disadvantage when facing the fierce and domineering armed thugs.
A group of eight riders galloped towards them, spinning around the four-wheeled carriage. The first scar-faced man's face eased when he saw four white guards protecting the carriage.
However, when he saw Richard and the other two, his expression turned sinister, and he shouted loudly, "Where are you from? What goods are you delivering? Identify yourselves!"
"May I know how I should address this heroic gentleman?"
"A certain family stays true to its name, refusing to change its surname or alter its identity. The North American branch of the Accord Hall is led by the boss Lin Zhanhao, also known as 'Boss Hao' among friends in the rivers and lakes. We are here for the sake of our brothers in the association." Scarred man Lin Zhanhao forcefully gripped the horse's reins and fixed his gaze upon the heavily loaded carriage, revealing a greedy expression.
This cart's cargo is obviously not grain. From the outline of the goods under the canvas, it seems to be mining tools or... firearms.
"Great, great, the big boss is back."
This moment
Among the members of the Datang Society blocking the valley entrance, a reckless guy caught sight of Richard and couldn't help but shout out.
The two sides were only fifty to sixty meters apart, and the voice came through clearly. Richard's expression became solemn, while Scarface Lin Zhanhao's expression changed dramatically as he immediately reached for his gun at his waist...
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The gunslingers in the wilderness are like wild grass, growing wildly without anyone's attention. They may have a brief moment of glory, but soon they will wither in the cold wind before the snow comes.
Li Cha has the potential to become a different person. If he is cautious enough to avoid the fate of dying in the wilderness or the back alley of a tavern, he can grow up strong and have a bright future.
It's worth taking a chance for this possibility.
He really needs Richard, this new force, to break John Sartre's monopoly on the new town's commerce. Despite its appearance, Grassland has a total population of just over 2,300, less than one-tenth of the total population of the new town.
This limits the manpower that Captain William Richardson can mobilize to around a hundred or so people. If we were to seek assistance from other captains and gather all available resources, we might have a total of less than 300 people.
With such strength, it is not enough to defeat John Sartre.
The captains of the grassland have control over the commercial routes of San Francisco, but John Sartre is not to be trifled with, as he has his own fleet of sailboats. Both sides have made concessions in their competition over the years.
Captains will no longer attack John-Sat Armed Merchant Ships. In return, John-Sat agrees to appoint representatives from the town to sell the captains' goods, provided that they do not violate any boundaries.
It means selling outside the John-Sart territory and reaching a tacit balance between the two parties, temporarily suspending their hostilities.
In addition to the John-Sart, there are three other forces in the New Town, and the captains of the Meadow have to sell their goods through them, but they have to endure the pressure of price reduction from the other party, resulting in unsatisfactory profits.
There has been a feeling of resentment in my heart all these years.
Since both sides have reached an agreement, the next few hours went surprisingly smoothly.
Richard checked each gun meticulously, including 41 Model 9 bolt-action rifles. Despite enduring 37 years of change, these second-hand rifles are still well-preserved and seem like they can be used for another half century.
Conditions of the offer, like the Colt revolver, include a free gift of 100 rounds of paper-wrapped fixed ammunition.
The so-called paper-wrapped fixed ammunition refers to bullets that use thin and fragile paper to wrap black powder and the bullet head.
When using it, there is no need to tear open the thick oiled paper packaging with teeth, pour out the black gunpowder, and then insert the bullet and compress it, eliminating these steps.
Thin oiled paper fixed the loaded bullets can be directly stuffed into the gun barrel. Under pressure, the fragile oiled paper breaks and exposes the black gunpowder. It is only necessary to compress it together with the bullet, making it very convenient to use.
Looking at the 41 rifles being loaded onto the carriage, as well as the 27 Colt revolvers and accessories such as gun belts and bullets, both parties successfully completed the transaction, and Richard was in a very good mood.
He just had a chat with Mr. Russell, the French veteran mentioned earlier. This former lieutenant veteran named Mike Rabiot was a member of the French Armored Cavalry Division. He is just an ordinary resident of Fenchugao and runs a bakery in town selling French baguettes.
Although he is already 55 years old, Mike Labio's body is still strong and he is talkative, and he doesn't mind making some extra money in addition to his main job of baking bread.
The Rabio bakery in town is run by his three sons and wife, without even hiring any workers. It is a chance to earn an additional decent income, so why not take it?
In today's world
The French army, which once followed Emperor Napoleon and swept across Europe, is deservedly the strongest army.
The cuirassier corps, on the other hand, is one of the elites of the French army and was once the finest cavalry in the world, achieving great military success in the establishment of the French Empire.
Time flies.
The once glorious Second French Empire has come to an end, but this group of French veterans who have endured the test of war remain strong in their old age.
The Prussian army, represented by military aristocrats such as von Roon, has suffered enough from the French in years of fighting.
Prussian officer Derkel said with lingering fear, "If the trajectory of bullets is curved, the French army could potentially hit targets up to 1000 steps (732 meters) away with regular gunpowder. The French are experts in this regard, as they are able to wound our officers and soldiers without us knowing where the bullets come from."
Normally,
Rifles with smoothbore barrels can achieve effective hits on enemy targets at a distance of 200-300 meters when firing parallel to the ground.
The 1807 edition of the "Infantry Manual" states:
The effective range of a rifle can be estimated at 260 meters, beyond which there is no guarantee of accuracy.
At half the distance, the shooting effect is particularly outstanding.
At a distance of 100 meters, infantry should aim at the target's knees.
For a target 200 meters away, aim at the waist. For a target 300 meters away, aim at the enemy's head.
For a target 400 meters away, aim 32.5 centimeters above the enemy (approximately one head width)...
Mike Rubio did not hold back in his conversation with Richard, throwing out these hard facts and criticizing the French military's strict military regulations.
During their conversation, about half the time was spent with Mike Rubio boasting, and it was clear that this old man was interested in the position of military instructor, even more interested in the monthly salary of $85.
"... Well, I highly appreciate your extensive expertise, and that is exactly what we need. Welcome, Instructor Mike Labio, to join the Datang Club family."
"I am very honored about this, President Li."
"You can call me Richard."
"You can also call me Mike."
"Well then...pleasure to work with you, Instructor Mike." Richard took the initiative to extend his hand and shook the calloused hand of the other person.
Don't even mention it, Mike Labio's hand is as strong as a pair of pliers. Rather than saying he is an officer of the Armored Division who wields a battle sword, it's more accurate to say he is a blacksmith.
Richard curiously asked, and it turned out to be true.
Mike Labio was born into a blacksmith family in Gambia, and he had been assisting his father since childhood. Until his teenage years, he passed the exam and entered a seminary, which led him to pursue a career as a military officer.
After immigrating to North America, Mike Rubio returned to his old business. Not to mention, Rubio's bakery oven is his pride and joy that he built with his own hands.
"Dear Mr. Richard, your goods are all packed and ready to go. Russell's Groceries will take care of delivering them to your home, so rest assured. As long as we have the products you need, we'll give you a discounted price." Seeing the carriage securely tied up, Russell walked over with a smile on his face and said.
Richard tapped the brim of his hat in appreciation; "Thank you, Mr. Russell. I am satisfied with this transaction and it has been a pleasant experience. I look forward to deepening our cooperation with Green Grassfield in the future and you are welcome to visit Grape Valley anytime."
"Thank you for the invitation, Mr. Richard," Russell suddenly thought that the other party seemed to also need an experienced architect, so he turned his gaze towards Captain William Richardson standing on the side.
Captain William Richardson understood what he meant and took two steps forward, patting the securely tied four-wheel carriage, saying, "Bring these goods back first, young man. The architect should be having fun in the new town. When he comes back, I will have him find you. Perhaps... you can start by leveling the site, which is not difficult."
"Then our deep cooperation..."
"No hurry in these few days. As long as Datang demonstrates enough strength, obtaining any supplies will not be a problem. Let's give the other party some time."
"Okay, I agree with your proposal."
"It's almost noon."
Richard no longer delays and politely bids farewell to Captain William Richardson. The team of seven people returns to Grape Valley.
Although the distance is short, the Russell grocery store still dispatched two armed guards to accompany the carriage driver in delivering the goods. In addition, military instructor Mike Labio joined the team, making the return journey a group of seven people.
After more than 10 minutes
A group of people had just arrived at the valley entrance when they saw a gathering of many people in the distance, as if there was some kind of conflict happening.
This made the two white gunmen escorting the goods nervous, they immediately loaded bullets into their guns, preparing for any eventuality, and asked urgently, "Young Master Richard, should we escort the goods back first, just in case..."
The following words were not spoken by the white gunman because the carriage was already too late to turn around.
The group of fierce-looking people surrounding the valley entrance, about fifteen or sixteen riders, immediately split up when they saw Richard and the others approaching in a carriage. They quickly surrounded Richard and the others.
These people, Richard looked closely, were all Chinese gunmen dressed in dark gray double-breasted coats, riding tall horses, with revolvers hanging on their waists, and carrying sabers across their bodies, with a rebellious look on their faces.
There is no need to say more, I can already guess about 80-90%.
These guys must be the enforcers from the Alliance Guild. They've come for yesterday's incident involving Lin Ada and his two companions. I didn't expect the news to leak so quickly. Looks like this situation is going to be difficult to handle.
Can the bodies that have been buried be dug up, washed, and then returned?
Compared to the thugs of these agreement halls, there are more people from the Datang Club. Dai Changfu led more than 60 people to block the valley, pushing and shoving, cursing each other, and not letting the other side pass.
Although there were many people in the Datang Club, only about seven or eight of them had guns, so they were at a disadvantage when facing the fierce and domineering armed thugs.
A group of eight riders galloped towards them, spinning around the four-wheeled carriage. The first scar-faced man's face eased when he saw four white guards protecting the carriage.
However, when he saw Richard and the other two, his expression turned sinister, and he shouted loudly, "Where are you from? What goods are you delivering? Identify yourselves!"
"May I know how I should address this heroic gentleman?"
"A certain family stays true to its name, refusing to change its surname or alter its identity. The North American branch of the Accord Hall is led by the boss Lin Zhanhao, also known as 'Boss Hao' among friends in the rivers and lakes. We are here for the sake of our brothers in the association." Scarred man Lin Zhanhao forcefully gripped the horse's reins and fixed his gaze upon the heavily loaded carriage, revealing a greedy expression.
This cart's cargo is obviously not grain. From the outline of the goods under the canvas, it seems to be mining tools or... firearms.
"Great, great, the big boss is back."
This moment
Among the members of the Datang Society blocking the valley entrance, a reckless guy caught sight of Richard and couldn't help but shout out.
The two sides were only fifty to sixty meters apart, and the voice came through clearly. Richard's expression became solemn, while Scarface Lin Zhanhao's expression changed dramatically as he immediately reached for his gun at his waist...
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