PFC Chapter 218 Chittagong Sailors' Union
Chapter 218 Chittagong Sailors' Union
“Of course, we have plenty of seafarers in Chittagong.”
Alihan replied with a smile.
"Really? That's great. How much is it?"
"It depends on what kind of sailor he is. If he's just a sailor, then he's very cheap, thirty gold coins a year is enough."
"If they're high-ranking sailors, the price is higher. For example, a senior captain would be paid at least three hundred gold coins a year, and an experienced gunner would be paid fifty gold coins a year."
Ali Han gave a detailed introduction.
“If I want to hire someone, where can I find one?”
Ning Quan asked again.
"We have a sailors' union here, we can just go there to hire them."
Alihan replied.
“Yeah, good.”
Hearing Ali Han's words, Ning Quan nodded happily.
If you want to form a navy, you must first meet two conditions: experienced sailors and warships.
He now had six pirate ships, but lacked captains and sailors.
So I want to hire some experienced captains and sailors.
On the one hand, it can make the pirate ship immediately combat-ready, and on the other hand, it can train its own soldiers and make them grow up as quickly as possible.
"Thank you for your help. Please accept this small token of my appreciation."
Ning Quan smiled and took out a bag of gold coins and handed it to Ali Han.
"Thank you for the reward, sir."
Ali Han was overjoyed and quickly reached out to take it.
Although he is a guard of the Shipping Department, his other identity is a donor, and he makes money from this on a daily basis.
"You don't have to thank me. Just get the supplies quickly and take me to the Waders' Guild, and your mission will be accomplished."
Ning Quan said with a smile.
"No problem, sir, don't worry."
Ali Han nodded quickly.
Soon, Ali Han brought Ning Quan to the port supply station.
Supplies are picked up here, and supplies are also delivered by the supply station.
Ali Han was very familiar with the place and completed all the procedures in less than a quarter of an hour.
The supply station will arrange a boat to deliver the goods to the door tomorrow morning, and Ning Quan only needs to send someone to navigate.
After finishing the task, Ali Han took Ning Quan to the Sailors' Guild on the west side of the pier.
The Sailors' Union is a four-story building that covers a huge area and looks very imposing.
There are guards guarding the door, which looks majestic and solemn.
"Master, this is the Sailors' Guild."
Ali Han introduced.
"Come on, let's go in."
Ning Quan nodded slightly and took the lead to walk inside.
As he walked into the Sailors' Guild, Ning Quan was immediately shocked.
The spacious hall on the first floor was packed with people.
Seeing Ning Quan come in, everyone turned around and looked at him.
These men were of course all sailors, of all sorts.
"My dear guest, do you need a sailor?"
A middle-aged man in a gray cloth robe came up and asked with a smile on his face.
The middle-aged man looked to be about forty years old, with an ordinary appearance, but his eyes were sharp.
His name is Sanjay, the president of Chittagong Watermen's Union.
"Yes, I need some sailors, experienced sailors."
Ning Quan nodded.
"No problem. Our guild has the best sailors and we guarantee your satisfaction."
"Please follow me upstairs to discuss this in detail."
Sanjay said with a smile.
Ning Quan nodded and followed Sanjay up to the second floor.
"Dear guest, please sit here!"
Arriving at the conference room on the second floor, Sanjay pointed to the sofa in the conference room and said.
"OK."
Ning Quan responded and sat down.
"Excuse me, boss, what's your name?"
"My surname is Wang, and my name is Ning Quan."
"It turns out to be President Wang. I'm so sorry!"
"We have many experienced sailors here. I wonder how many more the boss needs?"
Sanjay laughed.
“I need three hundred men.”
"Three hundred people is not a small number!"
Sanjay had a surprised look on his face.
A fleet usually employs only a dozen sailors, and a fleet employing a hundred is rare.
Ning Quan actually wanted three hundred people, he was undoubtedly a big customer.
"Yes, that's three hundred men, but they must be experienced and able to operate artillery and fight the enemy in battle."
Ning Quan nodded.
"President Wang, you don't need merchant sailors, you need combat crew members?"
Sanjay asked in surprise.
"Yes, to be honest, I bought several warships specifically to escort my fleet."
"But a ship alone is useless without crew, so I hope to find a group of experienced and capable sailors."
Ning Quan replied with a smile.
"President Wang is truly far-sighted. Your fleet must be enormous."
"No problem. Our union has all kinds of crew members."
Sanjay said, patting his chest.
"That's good. How many days can you finish it?"
"Also, how much is the price?"
Ning Quan asked.
"Of course, it's based on market prices. Senior crew members get eighty gold coins per year, captains get four hundred gold coins per year, and combat sailors get sixty gold coins per year."
Sanjay hurriedly introduced.
"No problem, I'll just follow the market price. When can you gather them all?"
"It will only take one day. President Wang can come to the union tomorrow morning to pick up the people."
"Okay, then I'll trouble President Sanjay."
"President Wang, you are too polite. It's not a bother."
“But President Wang, you have to pay the deposit first.”
Sanjay said with a smile.
“Deposit? No problem.”
"Here's ten thousand taels of silver. Is that enough?"
Ning Quan smiled and took out a silver note and handed it to Sanjay.
"Thank you, President Wang. President Wang is so straightforward."
"I wonder how long President Wang will stay in Chittagong? Is there anything else I can help you with?"
"If you need anything, please let us know. The Sailors' Union will do its best to help."
Sanjay nodded.
Sanjay asked with a chuckle.
"Haha, I'm here just to get supplies and recruit crew members, nothing else, so I'll only stay for two days."
"But now that you mention it, I do have something I want to consult you about."
"President Wang, please tell me. As long as it's something I can handle, I'll definitely do it."
Sanjay looked at Ning Quan seriously.
"Then I'll be frank. I want to buy a few warships. Does President Sanjay have any connections?"
Ning Quan asked with a smile.
"President Wang, you want to buy a warship?"
Sanjay's eyes lit up.
"Exactly."
"Hahaha, it's such a coincidence that President Wang is here! Our union shipyard just built three new warships and we're eager to sell them."
"I wonder if President Wang is interested?"
Sanjay said excitedly.
"Three battleships, newly built?"
Ning Quan asked in surprise.
"Exactly. To be honest, President Wang, these three warships were originally ordered by another chamber of commerce, but that chamber of commerce went bankrupt, so the deal had to be canceled."
"These three warships are all large-scale warships, equipped with thirty-pound naval guns, and only cost two hundred thousand gold coins each."
Sanjay said proudly.
"Two hundred thousand gold coins?"
Ning Quan pondered.
Two hundred thousand gold coins is not a small amount, equivalent to three hundred thousand taels of silver.
However, it is well known that warships are expensive.