“Exchange?”

In Macau, there is indeed an exchange.

Of course, everything is traded on the exchange, whether it is the latest goods from Europe, spices from Malacca, or various specialties from the Japanese island.

The Dutch merchant, pursing his lips, seemed very tired. The boats and boats were exhausted and the bumps on the sea were not something that ordinary people could bear.

Generally speaking, almost all ships arrive at the dock. After they get off the boat, they will ask about things that are local places to have fun or small hotels for rest.

But the businessman seemed very dedicated and immediately thought about going to the exchange as soon as he got off the boat.

After reading the merchant's certificate, the Portuguese soldier nodded and said, "Cross two streets eastward."

Macau is very small, especially at this time, it looks more like a huge village.

But the Dutch businessman left in a hurry.

He was afraid that someone would get the news earlier than him, and with fatigue, he rushed to the exchange step by step.

The so-called exchange is actually a tavern.

The tavern was very lively, and people were talking about the news sent from all over the place.

The merchant entered here, walked directly to the counter, and then took out a Portuguese shield.

The silver coin was thrown in front of the bartender, and the bartender immediately realized that business was coming.

The bartender saw that the other party was not a Portuguese, so he said in awkward French: "Sir, what can I do to serve?"

The merchant didn't talk much nonsense and said directly: "I need to acquire the shares of East India Company. Is anyone here selling them?"

The bartender is well-informed here. When he heard that the Dutch actually came to Macau to buy stocks, he looked at the businessman in front of him with a strange look.

"What?" the businessman tried his best to speak in a calm and calm tone, and slowly said: "Is there any problem?"

"Yes." The bartender nodded and said, "Now no one cares about the stocks of the Dutch East India Company. Not long ago, someone had already purchased a large number of stocks on the market. Almost all the merchants from all over the country who traveled from south to north had already sold the stocks to the oriental..."

Speaking of this, the bartender lowered his voice: "I heard... this oriental man is a very powerful person in the Ming Dynasty. The people named Zhang... Everyone here calls him the oriental stupid donkey Zhang."

After hearing this, the Dutch businessman looked surprised, as if he felt that someone had taken one step ahead of him, so he suddenly became anxious: "When did this Dongfang fool... buy the stock?"

The bartender said truthfully: "That happened two months ago, but some time ago, I heard that the people he sent were still here to continue to acquire, saying it was a Dutch guild and a stock... The price is fair..."

"A Dutch guil..." At this time, the Dutch merchant had a sad face.

The bartender smiled and said, "It takes great courage for those who buy these stocks to pay such a price."

After hearing this, the Dutch merchant couldn't help but say, "Yes, if it was two or three months ago, it would really take courage to pay such a price..."

He said, his face getting worse.

The bartender seemed to notice something strange and couldn't help but say, "Sir, where did you come from?"

The Dutch businessman ignored his inquiry and said, "I still hope to acquire these stocks. Perhaps there are still people who hold them. I can give... a Dutch guil and a half..."

At this time...

The bartender already felt something was wrong.

People like this obviously got some news.

After all, Macau is just one of the strongholds, and in this era, the transmission of news is not smooth.

So... some specialized merchants often rely on information to make profits. For example, when they learn that some goods have soared in Europe in Malacca, they will take advantage of the fact that Macau, Japan and other places that have not noticed it, and take the first to arrive in Macau and other places to acquire it.

In order to prevent such businessmen, local merchants often need to be very careful and must be able to distinguish the other party’s suspicion to ensure that they will not suffer losses.

The bartender is knowledgeable and has seen too many such things. Now someone is rushing to buy stocks. Not only that, after learning that the stock has been acquired, his expression obviously begins to become wrong. When he observes the other party's identity, he is obviously coming from other places. So the bartender immediately notices something.

The bartender asked tentatively: "Sir, is there good news from the Netherlands East India?"

The Dutch merchant stammered and shook his head and nodded.

At this time, several businessmen near the counter seemed to have heard something, and couldn't help but come up to ask: "What's wrong with the East India Company?"

The bartender advised: "Sir, don't hide it anymore. I'm sure that no stock can be acquired here, so...if there is really any news, please tell me."

The Dutch businessman was still a little unwilling to accept it. After seeing here, did he travel for nothing?

Logically speaking, at this time, there should be a large number of stocks on the market, and because the previous market conditions were not good, many people were waiting for the sale.

But now, everyone is talking nonsense, and the Dutch businessman already knows that this matter cannot be hidden. Even if he doesn't say it, this kind of good news may appear, which is enough for those who originally wanted to sell their stocks to choose to wait and see.

So he said, "You have to treat me to a drink."

A local merchant nodded and winked at the bartender.

The bartender quickly poured wine for the Dutch merchant.

Immediately, Dutch businessman said regretfully: "The Dutch East India Company has issued financial reports for last year and the first half of this year."

All of a sudden, many people became energetic.

The bartender didn't have the time to wipe the glass, but came over and couldn't help but say, "The financial situation must be very bad."

The Dutch businessman said a little excitedly: "No, not only is it not bad, but... the profit has increased by 40%. Compared with last year's financial report, the profit has increased by 40%.

How is it possible...

All of a sudden, everyone was dumbfounded.

Someone couldn't help but sneer: "This is impossible! I heard that a fleet full of spices sank at the end of last year. The East India Company in the Netherlands suffered such heavy losses. How could it be that profits could increase by 40%? Didn't it be expected that this year's profit would plummet by at least more than 30%?"

"Gentlemen." The Dutch merchant sighed: "Originally, everyone thought so, but no one expected that the sinking of this fleet directly led to a shortage of spices in the entire European market, so that the price of spices has more than doubled. In this way, other East India Company spice ships that arrived in Europe made a lot of money. Gentlemen... do you know what this means?"

Everyone looked incredible.

But soon, some people realized the principle of this business. Although the Dutch East India Company did not completely monopolize spices, a fleet-scale spice ship was silent, which could indeed bring shortages to the market.

And the shortage... means prices are skyrocketing.

Everyone only thought of the huge losses of the fleet sinking, but they did not expect that the profits of spices would doubled several times.

The Dutch businessman showed an astonishing excitement: "This means that as long as the Dutch East India Company exists, no matter how many shipwrecks it has suffered, it will continue to make profits. Gentlemen... In Europe... Three and a half months ago, when the East India Company's financial report was released, the European market, the Dutch East India Company's company doubled that day, and three days later, on this basis, it doubled again. Soon, its stock price returned to its peak at the beginning of last year, reaching seven Dutch guilds per share, but... in just one day, it reached eight and a half Dutch guilds. And according to this trend, if nothing unexpected happens, the stock price in Europe is still soaring."

All of a sudden, people went crazy.

Many people showed painful expressions.

Because many people in this tavern have sold stocks.

The stocks sold are like ex-wife. The higher the value of their ex-wife, the happier it will live, which is a painful thing for a seller or a divorced man.

In a short time, it has increased many times in succession.

You should know that after a series of accidents of the East India Company, the stock fell to the bottom, from seven guilds to nearly one guild. The reason is that people realize that the East India Company is not worth the price at all and it is about to lose the largest Far East market.

The increased costs and reduced sales caused by shipwrecks may lead to the possibility of bankruptcy.

Once bankrupt, not to mention a Dutch guild, the stock will inevitably become a piece of waste paper.

But when people realize that even if the ships of the East India Company sink, even if the entire fleet is buried at the bottom of the sea, they can still obtain excess returns, which means... this was originally a stock with huge risks, but now it has become a profitable deal. As long as you buy it, you can make a profit forever.

"Gentlemen, who has stocks in your hands?"

Someone started asking.

At this time, everyone stopped talking.

In the tavern, everyone had a gray face.

Finally, someone said, "Where is that Ming Dynasty man, the agent of the Oriental stupid donkey who has been stationed in Macau? Where is he?"

One of the merchants said: "In fact, he had left just a few days ago. It is said that he had completed his mission. Before he left, he said... his mission had been completed, saying that he was an oriental fool, the count of the Ming Dynasty, wrote him a letter and summoned him back to the capital. Before leaving, he even asked me for a drink."

"Mr. Camiro, Mr. Camiro...what's wrong with you..."

At this time, someone had fallen and fainted.

People were in a hurry and went to rescue them one after another.

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Chapter 5 Delivered.
Chapter completed!