When both sides have common expectations and wishes, communication is really twice the result with half the effort. In other words, there is nothing more pleasant in this world than meeting a confidant with a thousand cups of wine.

Morris was very interested in my proposal, especially when I proposed to establish a joint-stock company, he even left his seat excitedly and his face turned a little red!

For a country like the Netherlands with a deep credit foundation, it is such a depressing thing to lack an economic development model that adapts to it and matches it!

And today, when I made this proposal, it was like a bright light lit in front of Morris’ eyes! It was like a dry fire, burning with one touch!

At this time, Zhang Youxi also joined our discussion. Everything was going very smoothly, and only one thing left me speechless - just like the actual situation in history more than ten years later, Morris proposed the company to name it "East India Company".

Many people have deep resentment about this name, but they don’t know that this is a misunderstanding caused by their lack of understanding of history.

Historically, at the end of the 16th and early 17th centuries, many European countries, including Portugal, Britain, the Netherlands, Denmark, France and other countries, established East India companies in the eastern hemisphere.

Among them, the Dutch East India Company is the Dutch East India Company. Although the names and eras of the two companies are the same, from the perspective of fundamental nature, base and sphere of influence, there are fundamental differences between the two.

Of course, we first admit that there were indeed many similarities between the two before. For example, the scope of activities is similar, both are world-wide organizations; for example, the two are in the same era, and both are established in the primitive accumulation stage of capitalism.

But the difference between the two is fundamentally different. As the privileged organization of the Queen of England, the British East India Company was granted the privilege of the London Merchant Association by Elizabeth I. After specializing in India's trade rights, it established a joint-stock company, which is a manifestation of the supremacy of the royal power.

Historically, fifteen years later, the British East India Company's business was mainly colonial plunder, especially in the later stages. With the gradual expansion of trade and the gradual withdrawal of the Dutch East India Company, it has actually transformed from a simple commercial organization into a political, military, and commercial violent group.

The Dutch East India Company is mainly engaged in commercial activities. The Dutch East India Company is the world's first joint-stock company, with the government as the largest shareholder and raising funds from all citizens.

As a weapon for the Dutch loose federalism and the powerful British royal power to compete for the rights of the East, this company fully demonstrated the power of financial capital. This is also the fundamental reason why the Dutch were more called sea coachmen, while the British appeared more in the name of colonists and invaders.

Moreover, the two are mainly overseas bases and spheres of influence. The main base of the Dutch East India Company is in the Nanyang Islands, which is now Indonesia. The Governor is located in Batavia, which is now Jakarta, Indonesia.

The British East India Company was established in Kolkata, India. Its main sphere of influence was in India, and later extended to East Asian countries, causing heavy disasters wherever it went.

So, this is also the reason why I use each other with the British and prefer to cooperate with the Dutch.

After I made this suggestion, Morris was very moved and immediately called the Minister of Commerce to discuss the matter.

After research, the Dutch business department finally came up with a plan - it would take about 10 million rupees to form an East India company and operate it effectively - that is, one million pounds of funds.

According to the existing market estimates, about 40% of the dividend can be provided in the first few years. If the development is good, the dividend dividend will be even higher than that!

Before I came, I calculated a big account. In addition to my existing fixed assets such as warships, the total cash in Europe is about 400,000 pounds. The big part comes from gold mines, and the others are compensation, savings and the proceeds from selling real estate in London.

So I decided to take out 350,000 pounds to invest in the Dutch East India Company, accounting for 35% of the shares, which is also the highest shareholding ratio that a single shareholder can own as stipulated in the company's articles of association.

The remaining 650,000 pounds - 6.5 million Dutch guilds - were subscribed by the Dutch royal family, and the rest were handed over to social capital for subscription.

Later, based on shareholder subscription and operation management, more than 70 people formed a board of directors, but there were only seventeen shareholders holding more than 0.5% of the shares, so the actual exercise of power was the seventeen board of directors.

I held three seats in it, just like the Dutch royal family. In order to express my gratitude to me for giving out more than 80% of my liquid capital to invest in the East India Company, Morris convened the first board of directors, recommended me as chairman, and took the initiative to propose and give me the power to veto it!

At this point, my biggest investment action in this life has been settled, and I feel very pleased.

This is not only because the East India Company will bring me huge profits, but also because I know that in decades, the Dutch East India Company will occupy the Bay of the Ming Dynasty. Although Zheng Chenggong finally recovered it, the huge expenses became the last straw that broke the Eastern giants.

Now I have deeply penetrated it. At a critical moment, if my veto power is used properly, it may be unknown whether it can help the Ming Dynasty get rid of this tight spell!

After completing such a grand project, a celebration banquet is naturally indispensable. It was a good thing, but I had a headache - because I really didn't want to drink anymore.

But things on the scene were still indispensable, so as the guest of honor, I attended the celebration dinner held by Morris at the Governor's House.

I was a human being for two lifetimes, so this kind of occasion would naturally not be a problem for me, and my speech naturally won warm applause from the audience.

But what surprised me the most was not this, but Zhang Youxi, who accompanied me to the banquet as a female companion!

This little girl is not old and is very talented in dealing with and dealing with such occasions - but in just three hours, the noble circles in the Netherlands and Amsterdam have deeply remembered this wise girl with black hair and black eyes.

This also gives me more confidence in the future, she and Buhui support this world for me.

Moreover, although I mainly use Wuxuan as the main method and Youxi as the auxiliary method in the arrangement of management authority, in fact, the honest and kind Wuxuan is not the opponent of Zhang Youxi, who is as smart as a computer. If nothing unexpected happens, Zhang Youxi will be in a situation in the future.

After thinking about it, I asked Matthias, who was responsible for the development of the Nordic market, to be responsible for Wuxuan - I had to be busy on the sea as long as I could see at the moment, so it is absolutely important to have a unified command system.

However, after three rounds of wine, I finished all the toasts. But I didn’t regret it, but came to me with a glass of wine. Looking at this guy who has been with me since I first entered this life, I felt very moved and picked up the cup and touched him a few times!

Unexpectedly, he pulled me aside and whispered: "Qi Lan, brother has something to discuss with you."

I held the wine glass and glanced at him and said with a wicked smile: "What's wrong? Which girl do you like? You said! I'll snatch it for you!"

Burong immediately made Zhang Da blush and said quietly for a long time: "No! Brother, I... I am thinking that this business management matter is really not suitable for me. I still want to go overseas with you to be more interesting!"

I was stunned at first, then laughed in a low voice, "What? Can't stand it?"

Buhui nodded suddenly and said, "Yes! Yes! I was a warrior, but I was lying here every day to accompany the accounts!"

As he said that, Buhui tightly grabbed my sleeve and said, "Do you know how painful it is to let me go and slap it? Qi Lan! Let me do something else quickly! I'm my brother begging you!"

I took a sip of wine, thought for a while and said, "It's really painful to do something I hate deeply! I understand you! But..." After all, I still have concerns.

First, this investment accounted for more than half of my total assets, which could be considered a big gamble! If I were to let someone who was worried to manage it, I would be really worried.

Secondly, no matter how capable Zhang Youxi is, she is a girl after all. She always feels a little unbearable to take on the role of the boss.

After thinking about it, I watched around and found Zhang Youxi in a small circle of aristocratic women not far away.

So I walked over and stood beside Zhang Youxi. When the women saw that it was me, they all raised their glasses to me politely.

I politely spoke to them, apologized for losing my companionship, and pulled Zhang Youxi back to Buhui's side.

Zhang Youxi was still wondering at first, but I suddenly became anxious to find her. When I saw the Buxuan Cat in the corner, I immediately understood the general.

She smiled and asked Buhui, "Did you tell Qi Lan?"

Buhui said embarrassedly: "Yeah! I said it!"

Zhang Youxi curled her lips. She knew my expectations for Buhui, but after so many years of contact, she knew that Buhui was indeed not the material, so she turned her head and asked me, "What are you going to do? Qi Lan."

I couldn't help but laugh and said, "The important thing is not what I want, but what do you need? If you don't regret leaving, you will be in charge, so you'd better think clearly and put the requirements into place at once!"

Zhang Youxi spread his hands helplessly and said, "Although I understand theories very well, I'm afraid I can't take on such a big task and such a heavy burden!"

I held the wine glass and was silent. She was telling the truth, but where did I find a suitable partner for her? All the available people were sent out, where would I find talents?

Among all the people under his command, there is a trustworthy person, business talent, and a strong person... After counting on his fingers, there is really one!

Seeing that I was thinking of a candidate so quickly, Buhui and Zhang Youxi were both surprised. They stared at me with wide eyes, waiting for me to give the answer.

I sighed helplessly and announced the final answer - the right candidate is Rodriguez, who is currently stationed in the African business district! Only he has the corresponding ability and experience to take on this stamina!

As for Africa's future arrangements, let the Griska management who will help first, and then adjust it as needed later.

In this way, everyone was very happy and the matter on this page was revealed.

But since I don’t regret leaving, it’s awkward to keep the other Lakshin, Sa and others. So I asked them to return to the main fleet together, but left Zhi and Claude, who had just entered the team, to Zhang Youxi, as her deputy.

Calculate the days, there are sixteen days left as I agreed with Old Alfred, so it is almost time to set off. If an agreement can be reached with him, it will be of great help to many aspects of my future.

And I can even say that if the returns of this investment are good, it will be better for me to invest in East India Company!

Waiting has never been my style. So, hurry up and set off!
Chapter completed!