Xavi Alonso is a businessman who has been conducting ocean trade in Mediterranean Africa all year round. The Chamber of Commerce's stronghold is located in Seville, the front line of Spain's opening up to the outside world. The Pirnas Chamber of Commerce he owns is also one of the largest Chambers of Commerce in Spain, with a strong strength.

In the early years, his chamber of commerce mainly engaged in precious metals such as gold, silver, ivory and gems, and also involved the transportation and sale of slave weapons and some miscellaneous goods. This transformed Javi Alonso from a nameless boy to a very important person in the Seville Business Association.

However, in recent years, the life of Xavi Alonso has not been smooth. The reason why his chamber of commerce has developed rapidly in the past few years is definitely inseparable from the strength of the Spanish Navy.

Within the scope of the Spanish naval forces, his chamber of commerce can travel freely. As for the various discounts that should not be obtained, they never need to pursue, and naturally appear in his business operation.

However, after the Spanish Invincible Armada lost, Xavi Alonso's business plummeted. Not only did he walk on the road and fight terrified, but he was also restrained everywhere in the trade. The merchants who were originally polite to him suddenly seemed to have changed their faces, and they were all cold to him.

Some time ago, it was said that the senior management reached some kind of agreement with the UK, which gave the Javi Alonso and his Pirnas Chamber of Commerce a chance to breathe.

The blockade and pursuit of Spanish merchant fleets at sea has obviously been much less. Considering the possibility of Spain's comeback, commercial forces in all aspects have become much more kind toward Pirnas.

This made Pirnas' revenue rebound strongly due to the cliff-like decline in the past few years, and the revenue quota was once two-thirds of its revenue at its peak.

Although it is far from being resurrected with full blood, it is much better than the previous half-dead.

This can be seen from the smiles gradually appearing on the faces of the chamber of commerce employees. People's spirits have returned and they have begun to believe that everything will get better. This is the source and beginning of the improvement.

But in recent times, Britain seems to have had a stumble with its own country again, and everything has returned to its origin.

Especially the few big orders I just signed recently, all the deposits were paid and the fleet sent them out. However, the incident happened and had not had time to recall them. I just hoped that there would be no problems.

The destination of this order is in Timbuktu. Xavi Alonso invested a lot of money to buy a batch of fresh ivory, hoping to take advantage of the easing of the trade situation and sell it to the north quickly in exchange for funds that can save the Chamber of Commerce.

But when the situation reversed again, his fleet had just set off, and Harvey Alonso was immediately in a dilemma.

Should we recall the fleet, or let them move forward and complete the trade?

If the fleet is recalled, the security will be greatly improved, but the deposit is gone and there is no input recently. In order to complete this trade loan, it cannot be repaid. Once several other small trades are a little unexpected, I am afraid that under the bank's collection, Piernas will have to sell his property to prosper.

But if the fleet continues to move forward, then if an accident occurs - this accident cannot be limited. Perhaps it is a breakup from the transaction party, or a robbery halfway, which may make Pirnas lose all his money.

In this way, this trade actually became a bet.

Losing the effective escort of the war fleet, going to sea trade is a gamble, but the bet is a bit too large, not only the investment, but also the future of the chamber of commerce and all the hard work done by generations of people who have worked for this chamber of commerce.

Javi Alonso wanted to come and didn't like adventure, but this time he had to take risks.

After all, Pirnas has reached the point where he is either dead or alive. If he does not move forward, Pirnas will die; if he moves forward, Pirnas may die.

Wait for death, can you die in the country?

So after several struggles, Javi Alonso decided to send the fleet to Timbuktu.

The only difference is that he himself decided to go with the team and personally press the team to complete this important trade.

Starting from Seville, Pirnas' fleet headed south, passed Green Point, turned southeast, and continued along the west coast of Africa.

Javi Alonso's heartstrings also changed from tension to soothing, and finally gradually relaxed.

The fleet they encountered on the road was very friendly. Even when they encountered two British fleets, they had the banner of friendship from a safe distance, which made Harvey Alonso feel relaxed, and even the sea breeze in winter became much gentler.

As he got closer to the equator and the climate became hotter and hotter, Javi Alonso's mood became easier and easier. It seemed that things were not as serious as he imagined, or in other words, the situation was much better than expected.

When the fleet turned into the Niger River, Xavi Alonso's heart was completely relieved. He had already firmly believed that this trade could be completed smoothly and there would be no uncontrollable unexpected situations.

The climate in Timbuktu is as dry and hot as the whole year, but Javi Alonso's mood is as warm as spring.

The delivery procedures were also quite smooth. Although the merchant looked at him with a strange look, there was no difficulty or obstacle.

The day after arriving at Timbuktu, the eight large three-masted sailboats were slowly being equipped with ivory full of warehouses, and Javi Alonso was preparing to order the fleet to return.

The fleet set sail. For some reason, Xavi Alonso's heart was always heavy, especially when he thought of the strange eyes of the merchant boss, which made him feel like he was stepping into a trap. He could only wait silently for the hunter to collect something that could not be changed.

He didn't know where the problem occurred. Maybe he was just too careful, but the haze was still lingering, and he felt very uneasy, as if something would happen at any time.

In this way, Pirnas' fleet sailed out of the Niger River and prepared to return westward and return to Spain as quickly as possible.

However, unexpectedly, just as the fleet was about to go to sea, an accident happened suddenly!

It all happened at dusk, the Piernas fleet had seen the estuary, and the heart of the Javi Alonso was completely raised to his throat.

This position is actually the most dangerous, because if it is still in the river, even if there are enemies that are not good at it, there is no good attack position to choose, which is relatively safe.

If you leave the sea, even if you encounter danger, the fleet can escape in all directions, minimizing the threat.

The most dangerous thing is the current situation. The fleet will go out to sea but not to sea. Once attacked, it will easily cause command chaos, causing the fleet to completely lose its power, and it is also the highest dangerous area that may cause major losses.

However, this world is afraid of anything. Just as Jiavi Alonso looked nervously at the sea outside, the lookout hand above suddenly screamed loudly: There is a fleet approaching! There is a fleet approaching! There is no flag! There is no flag!

When the lookout hand shouted the four words "No Flag", Xavi Alonso's heart skipped a beat and he immediately cried out in his heart!

After all, on the sea, no matter which country's fleet you are, you must hang your own national flag while you are traveling. This is also the rule to identify the flag to which the fleet belongs.

Is there a fleet that does not hang the flag? Yes, the first thing that the sea merchants are afraid of and hate the most is the existence that pirates are the ones they fear the most!

These robbers on the sea never play by the rules. They only have one purpose, that is, to rob all the goods, and then use the attitude of the robbers as a yardstick to determine whether they are dead or alive.

Of course, according to the general rules of pirates, if the robber voluntarily gives up resistance, he can leave a quarter of his wealth, and as for the other three-quarters, he must be handed over to the robber as a decent fee!

Javi Alonso looked at the pirate fleet opposite with a numb scalp, and his heart was cold!

The fleet is at least twenty, the largest one is a huge Garen warship with a displacement of more than twice that of a normal three-sized transport ship!

The artillery is even more incomparable. Judging from the densely populated muzzles on both sides, these pirates are simply fighting fortresses!

Why do pirates have such powerful equipment? It's really strange! It's really strange!

However, what's the use of thinking about this at this time? The two ships in the front line had already left the estuary, but the one behind was still in the river. At this time, they were cut off and they completely lost control of most of the fleet.

That means that the entire army is wiped out, which means that all the money is lost!

Xavi Alonso almost bit his teeth, but he still had no choice but to do anything in front of him!

He even began to think in his mind that if he took the initiative to surrender, whether the remaining goods could repay the debts owed. If so, this might not be an option.

But unfortunately, the answer is no. Harvey Alonso is completely desperate. He watched the pirate fleet rush towards him, knowing that everything will be over.

Could this be the arrangement of fate? Javi Alonso looked up to the sky and had lost hope for life. After all, when these goods were robbed, even if he returned to Seville, he was just a bankrupt man who lost his status due to the failure of investment.

What's the point? The struggles of several generations have been destroyed in their own hands, and any excuses are powerless in the face of this cruel reality.

Forget it, that's it!

Seeing the pirates getting closer and closer, Harvey Alonso pressed his right hand against the hilt of the knife, but gently let it go.

What's the point? The merchant fleet, which had lost its protection from the war fleet, was originally as fragile and helpless as a little lamb.

If you fight back, it is still unknown how much effect it will be, but it is inevitable to induce cruel killings from pirates!

Forget it! Forget it!

Seeing his fleet surrounded, the other party had already issued an ultimatum to order his avatar.

If you refuse, these pirates will come up and get it! No copper coins will be left for you.

Finally, he looked at the sailors and sailors around him in despair, and Javi Alonso was hoarse and ready to order!

Everyone should pay attention! Let's vote... Before the word "subversion" was released, I heard the lookout hand above my head screaming again: Battle Fleet! Southeast direction! Battle Fleet! Spanish Battle Fleet!

His shouts almost tear apart! Xavi Alonso looked southeast like an electric shock, and saw a fleet of warships hanging with Spanish flags fluttering in the wind were coming at full speed!

The pirate's formation immediately became chaotic, and it was already faintly retrenched!

We are saved! We are saved!
Chapter completed!