Tucera couldn't guess Lorraine's mind, and wondered whether he just rightly interrupted in his arms, whether it was the kindness that didn't want to embarrass the owner or the maliciousness of taking advantage of the fire.

　　 But no matter what the purpose is, Tussera has no room to refuse.

　　 The rich and scribbled lunch ended in a hurry. The four of them only had the food in front of Lorraine who had eaten it up, and the rest could hardly take two bites.

　　 The servants removed the plates and replaced them with coffee. The head chef came up to thank you, and Lorraine politely handed in the tip, bringing the "satisfaction" scene to the end.

　　 is still the not-so-long long table for four, but the atmosphere has become completely different.

　　 Before the meal, Tucera used his impeccable rogue face to occupy an absolute advantage. Lorraine could not find any flaws in him, because a hero with a family and a country in his heart is invincible, throughout the ages.

　　 Later, Carmen launched a special attack on this dining table, using her standard Carmen-style pincer offensive to beat the miraculous Sierra to the point of losing his helmet and armor.

　　 Tucera remembered his selfish desires again, hoping to be recognized, hoping to squeeze into the body, hoping to become famous, hoping to be prosperous and healthy...

　　 Selfish desire is like the shadow of a hero.

　　 When selfish desires awakened and the aura dimmed, Lorraine’s enemy was no longer the original unmatched hero. Now he is just an ordinary governor of the colony.

　　 It's time to win...

　　 Lorraine thought so, ended Carmen’s offense in a timely manner, and took the initiative to open the final round of the negotiation when Tussera had the greatest psychological vulnerability.

　　 "Sir, what do you think a qualified governor should have?"

　　 "Qualified Governor..." Tussela held the coffee and pondered for a moment, "Dedicated to his duties."

　　 "This word...In your opinion, what can be called dedication?"

　　 "From the perspective of a soldier..."

"The Governor is not a pure soldier." Lorraine forcefully interrupted Tussella's intention to avoid the more important. "You are in charge of the vast land equivalent to one-third of the Spanish mainland. Compared with the two divisions of the Florida garrison, Not worth mentioning."

　　 Tucera looked over dissatisfiedly: "A powerful army is the cornerstone of the kingdom!"

　　 "The army is the cornerstone of the kingdom." Lorraine said, "but it is by no means the cornerstone of the governor."

"As far as I know, colonial powers do not differ much from the governor's considerations, population, development, taxation, and conquest. The governor's position is more biased towards the civil service. Although it is inevitable to take on the responsibility of opening up the territory and stabilizing the place, it is unavoidable. Your king should care more about how much money you made for him in office, rather than guarding the frontier and letting the barren land behind him get nothing."

　　 Tucera frowned: "President, you talked about business matters, but until now, you haven't been involved in our business matters today."

　　 "In fact, every word I say is in the scope of business, I mean, Shuangying."

　　 "The Drake Chamber of Commerce has always been committed to creating a mutually beneficial business environment. This does not mean that we do not pursue profits, but we do not demand short-term profits."

　　 "So my strong business partners and I co-founded the Baishang Association to provide high-quality and low-cost business services to members of the association."

　　 "It is precisely because of this non-compulsory concession that the association has attracted 397 chambers of commerce to join, and the Baishang Associated Press has become the most united and dynamic trade association in the Pan-Atlantic."

　　 "Last year, the total trade of associations exceeded 70 million pounds, and the top 50 members only contributed 65% of them. Among guilds of the same size, this ratio was 15% lower than the average."

　　 "The same goes for the pirate suppression."

　　 “Association actively assumes social responsibility. In order to clarify trade routes, there are an average of 103 armed merchant ships and more than 3,000 naval guns are out of production at any time, and the Drake Chamber of Commerce bears 25% of them.”

　　 "We are enemies with pirates without asking for anything in return. Especially in the two years between the great victory of Yorktown and the signing of the Paris peace treaty, we have replaced the great powers in diplomatic restraint and become the absolute main force in the Caribbean against evil."

　　 "Why do we do this? When our companions go bankrupt due to the war, what makes us persevere instead of shrinking our heads and letting others kill, like most of our colleagues do?"

"It's Gongying!" Lorraine stood up, waving his arms sonorously, "Businessmen are for profit! Justice is the path we choose, because we firmly believe that the path of justice can give us more, and that the road of justice can give us more. More."

　　 "The same applies to the Miami issue."

　　 The topic changed, Lorraine got out of the chair and circled around the long table.

　　 "Let's take a look at the needs of Jazz first."

"You are a truly patriotic hero. The first thing you need is absolute loyalty to your kingdom and the king. Any proposal that treason or harms Spain’s interests will go against this need. Therefore, they are an abolition. ."

　　 Lorraine crossed his chest with his arms and continued.

　　 "Not hurting your loyalty is the prerequisite for our cooperation. Assuming that our proposal meets the standard, we should consider your second-level needs, such as money, status, respect, political achievements, etc."

　　 "The governor-general of Spain has a three-year term with no re-election restrictions, and your first term is now only one and a half years left."

　　 "I wonder if you have considered whether your king will agree to your re-election after your term of office is over. If you agree, what reason should he use to convince his parliament and ministers."

　　 "Because you prevented British aggression during your tenure? This is obviously inappropriate."

　　 "After operating Florida for 20 years, British interest in this land has dropped to the lowest level in history. Your potential enemies are only France, your country's ally, and the new United States, which is also allied with your country."

　　 "Will they attack you? Or are you expecting the indigenous people of the peninsula to attack the town?"

　　 Tucera's eyes widened: "How can I look forward to a war that is unprofitable for the country!"

　　 "Since it's impossible..." Lorraine stopped, leaning on the back of Carmen's chair, and grinning at Tussera, "Besides war, what talent do you have that cannot be replaced? Are you loyal?"

"As I said before, you have a vast land equivalent to one-third the size of the Spanish mainland. This land is located on the key trade route between North America and the Caribbean. The land borders are connected with Spanish allies, and the sea frontiers Among other Spanish colonies."

　　 "Your territory is unique, and Spain has a good reputation accumulated over hundreds of years. Florida should become Spain's golden field. At least, her governor should know how to develop the territory."

　　 "I apologize to you here." Lorraine leaned slightly to Tucella, "Before coming, I slightly investigated Florida's revenue."

　　 "In 1784, you implemented a low-tax rule in Florida in order to stabilize the people. The income tax ratio of residents was roughly 100 to 27. Commercial tax is two-way, 7% for each direction, and 11.5% after the revised tariff."

"The total number of residents in the six Florida towns is less than 30,000. Under this tax rate, your total tax revenue in 1784 was less than 240,000 octagonal gold coins, and the amount paid to the mainland was only 120,000. This amount is not even comparable to that of a town in New Orleans. Turned in."

　　 These words really shocked Tussera inexplicably.

　　As the governor, he personally signed all tax-related documents and presided over all matters of distribution and payment.

　　 But even he has not calculated how much the residents' burdens are under the low tax state, and he has not understood the tax situation in New Orleans, even if the two are close at hand.

　　He couldn't help asking himself, is this the way the world-class chaebols look at the regional economy?

　　 He looked at Lorraine inquiringly, not angry, he just wanted to solve it, but Lorraine did not answer his question directly, but continued to speak at his own pace.

　　 "So, what's the situation in Miami?"

　　 "Under the operation of the Drake Chamber of Commerce, the Miami area only levies commercial tax in the town of Miami Beach, one-way, with a tax rate of 4%. And because of the free port model, tariffs are exempted."

"Miami Beach opened as a port in April 1784. Initially, there were only 14 plank roads. The total tax revenue that year was 3,000 pounds, 24,000. The plank roads rose to 37 in 1785. From January to August, the total revenue was 9,000 pounds. Thousands of gold octagonal coins."

"Drake has a long-term plan for the Miami area. Only in Miami Beach, the terminal will be expanded at a rate of 10 plank roads per year. The plan is to expand for 10 years, so that the dock area will eventually reach 150 plank roads and 500 berths, becoming North America. The third largest commercial port and the largest free port in terms of throughput."

　　 Lorraine stopped his long talk and breathed calmly, waiting for Tussera to digest everything he had heard before.

　　 About 5 minutes later, he finally asked: "How much do you think the tax in Miami can be reached in 10 years? In the same 10 years, how much do you think the tax in the six towns under your business can reach?"

　　 Tusella opened her mouth weakly.

　　 "But..." he said weakly, "Your Miami is a controversial place between the West and Britain. Sooner or later, her prosperity will bring war to Spain..."

　　 "That is to say, in your heart, if Britain wants Barcelona, ​​Spain should seek peace before the war begins?"

"That's different!" Turceira's eyes were red. "Barcelona is the jewel of Spain, and her ownership is undisputed! If you have to compare her to Miami, then I ask you, when the British really attacked Miami, you Which side will your chamber of commerce be on! Motherland? Or treason!"

　　 The conversation was terminated.

　　 Tucera thought he had taken Lorraine’s weakness, and raised his eyes triumphantly, but what he saw was... shock?

　　 "Sir, we seem to have overlooked a very important detail."

"what?"

　　 "Do you really know the purpose of my visit today?"

　　 Lorraine lost his temper.

　　 This is a very rude question. Even if the two sides are debating the key, he has no position to ask such a question that is close to a personal attack.

　　 Fortunately, Tussera is not proficient in etiquette, and things are the key, so she followed Lorraine's thoughts obediently, and fortunately avoided the danger that could subvert the entire conversation.

　　 "Aren't you here to send me to the mayor?"

　　 "This is of course my purpose. UU reading www.uukanshu.com" Lorraine suddenly woke up, "I mean, why do I need a mayor to share the interests of Miami?"

"this…"

"It's getting dark soon. When the darkness is stronger than the light, night will fall." Lorraine opened with a short poem, "The Drake Chamber of Commerce is powerful. In the world of pirates I am called the pirate king of the white flag. , Is recognized as the most powerful pirate king of this generation in the Caribbean."

　　 "But compared to the dark forces of the entire Caribbean world, such as pirates, smuggling, human trafficking, and substandard goods, Drake is absolutely weak."

　　 "History tells me that private colonial strongholds cannot always be on the right path, because evil will erode justice, bad money will drive out good money, and the weak can't do anything about it."

　　 "That's why I need to find a master for Miami, a master who is stronger than the darkness of the entire Caribbean and can bring protection and order to Miami."

"I actually don't care who this owner is. I stand in front of you today because for Miami, Spain is the least controversial choice at this stage, and even the current Miami can bring you Comes considerable benefits."

　　 "If you are unwilling, I will persuade my country in five years. If my country is still unwilling, ten years later, when America grows up, I will even try to persuade America."

　　 "I am familiar with the group of founding elites. As long as their interests are large enough, they are willing to be enemies of the whole world."

　　 "This is the truth of today's conversation. I stand here because you need it, not because I need it."

　　 "It's not that you need...Is it?"