Reborn As a Pirate

An important step has been taken in the preparation of the chapter.

Sir Parker wants Chuck to join the Drake Chamber of Commerce, and Chuck himself has the full will to join the Chamber of Commerce.

In this way, no matter whether his ability is strong or weak, Lorraine can find a suitable position for him, and then use Sir Parker's reputation to allow Drake's commercial flag to be inserted in every corner of the New World in the shortest possible time.

Everyone relaxed, and Lorraine asked Miss Offee to change to a new tea. The three of them sipped the tea and began to exchange some details.

Lorraine glanced at the clock: "It's 45 minutes before Mr. Cotterence arrives. We have plenty of time. Mr. Parker, I don't know what position you want?"

"You are a generous person, and you have given the chapter president ample opportunity to showcase his talents. If possible, I would like to be the president of the Caribbean branch."

"You want to be the president?" Lorraine managed to swallow his tea, "Look, you haven't been in business before, have you..."

"I have drawn up the first three-year development plan of the chamber of commerce, you can take a look at it."

Chuck interrupted Lorraine involuntarily, and reached out and handed over a thick leather book with buttons.

Lorraine had to take it and open it in front of Chuck.

Inside is the detailed development plan of the sub-chamber, from the selection of the headquarters, the formation of the team, to the expansion of the trade zone, the penetration of territories outside the British dominion, and the echelon of offshore and ocean-going fleets...

Chuck even arranged a clear timetable and a perfect budget for everything, which fully demonstrated his professional background, as well as his long-standing thoughts and ambitions.

Lorraine couldn't find any obvious mistakes or omissions in the plan. Although it was a bit idealistic, at least in the British colonies, Chuck's identity determined that he was qualified to propose an idealized timetable, such as obtaining all the British colonies within three months. Colonial trade licenses, etc.

"You have successfully improved my evaluation of you." Lorraine closed the book and said sincerely.

Chuck's excitement was beyond words: "Sir, do you think I can be the president?"

"It's not urgent." Lorraine shook the leather notebook in his hand, "Your plan has overlooked two things. First, we have a mature Northwest Europe branch, and he should become the Northwest Europe salesman of the Caribbean branch. , The Chamber of Commerce has no reason to invest twice in the same trade route. Second, we are a privateering chamber of commerce, didn't Lieutenant Colonel Nelson tell you this?"

"Are we the Privateer Chamber of Commerce?"

Lorraine nodded with a smile.

Chuck stood up with a snort: "Can I borrow your desk? I need a pen, and you have..."

Lorraine handed the leather book back to him: "Please, Mr. Parker, Carmen and I go to the balcony to enjoy the sea view. What do you think, how about half an hour?"

"40 minutes, I only need 5 minutes to introduce the new plan."

"Nice confidence, I like it."

Leaving Chuck to modify the plan, Lorraine and Carmen both came to the balcony.

Carmen opened the umbrella to cover her mouth, with a smile on her face: "I think you seem to like him very much."

"A 26-year-old young man, full of drive, self-righteousness, and the ability to match it, there is no way to dislike it."

"God, my captain calls a gentleman of twenty-six a young man... If I remember correctly, you've just turned nineteen, my lord!"

"It's almost half a year before my birthday. To be exact, I'm 18 and a half years old now." Lorraine corrected her mouth, "But biological age is not the only reference standard, and you are only in your early 20s. Can't you compare it to the one in the house?" Who is mature?"

"It seems that you also know that he is not steady enough."

"Then arrange for him a stable enough vice president. What do you think of Daddy Leonard?"

"Arthur Leonard?" Carmen blinked, "Are you planning to use a large number of long-term sailors who remain on the Golden Deer?"

"This is also impossible.

"Lorraine shrugged helplessly: "You know, we won't have much time to manage the Caribbean branch, and his independence will be stronger than that of the Northwest Europe branch. Although the sailors are not as good as the local young nobles in terms of knowledge and skills, they have experience, experience, and trustworthy loyalty. These are priceless things for a club. "

"Defenses can not do without?"

"There is no need to be defensive, that's the reason."

...

Chuck fully demonstrated his talent in running the chamber of commerce in 40 minutes.

The development plan of the branch has been greatly adjusted, and the most important thing is to transfer the guiding ideology.

In his original plan, the Drake-Caribbean branch was not so much a branch of the General Chamber of Commerce as an independent chamber of commerce with transoceanic trade as its core profit model.

In the new plan, the Caribbean branch has become a real origin supply and marketing branch.

Chuck is going to get through the trade licenses of all the British colonies first, build a small offshore transshipment fleet known for its flexibility and speed, and earn operating costs for the branch through low-profit offshore trade.

The formation of the huge ocean-going fleet was divided into two parts according to the ratio of thirty to seven.

The small one was established three years later with the funds of the chamber of commerce, started ocean trade, and exported New World products for the Northwest Europe branch.

The larger share was given to privateers.

He seemed to think highly of Lorraine's privateering combat power, and directly set a three-year privateering target of seven Brig-level ships for Lorraine, never thinking about the problem of stealing chickens without losing money.

Chuck even determined the internal trade model with Northwest Europe Branch, including two modes of ocean pick-up in Northwest Europe and Caribbean supply. The former increases the price by 20% after deducting costs, and the latter increases by 50%.

This price is far lower than the market price in Europe. While he reserved enough profit space for Northwest Europe, he also left enough profit for his own branch.

In general, Lorraine is very satisfied with this plan.

He smiled and closed Piben: "Mr. Chuck Parker, next I want you to do three things."

Chuck cheered up: "Please tell me."

"First of all, within ten days, complete this plan into a formal project document. The board of directors of the general chamber of commerce needs to approve it and retain it as a standard for evaluating the performance of the branch."

"I can finish it in eight days."

"It's still ten days, because you have other things to do." Lorraine smiled, "Second thing, do you know the town of Lucy on the west coast?"

"Know……"

"I need you to buy a property for me within three days, as my temporary residence for the past few years and the office of the General Chamber of Commerce. The headquarters of the branch should also be set up, including the headquarters, trading houses and warehouses. The time should not exceed five days , this is an assessment of your business ability."

Chuck froze in place for a moment: "Sir, it's not that I shirk... If I don't tell Uncle Peter, the funds in my hand..."

"In the afternoon, you can go to Ms. Carmen to collect five thousand pounds. If you pass the assessment, you will get the rest of the club's start-up funds."

"My God, five thousand pounds!" Chuck turned his worries into joy, stood up and beat his chest like a real soldier, "I won't let you down, sir!"

"very good……"

Boom boom boom.

Before Lorraine finished speaking, Ms. Offie knocked on the door of the reception room again: "It's not that I want to disturb you, Mr. Captain, but there is another Mr. Richard Cotterence downstairs, and he also Said that I have an appointment with you in the morning."

"He didn't lie to you, Miss McCarthy, please bring him up." Lorraine smiled and finished dealing with Miss Offee, then turned back and continued to say to Chuck, "Mr. Cotterence is your third thing. You have already It is the interim president of the Caribbean branch in the future, and I think it is more appropriate for you to conduct the next interview."

"I?"

"Inspecting subordinates is also a manifestation of the president's ability, isn't it?" Lorraine stood up and pointed to his seat, "From now on, this reception room will be handed over to you."

Chuck has a sense of unreality falling in the clouds. While being unreal, he also vaguely feels touched by being respected and trusted.

He watched Lorraine and Carmen turn to the study, and suddenly asked: "Chairman, do you have any suitable industrial assessment for the admiral of the branch? I mean, except for buying a boat."

"An assessment other than buying a ship?" Lorraine thought for a while and said, "My Golden Deer is now docked at Port Royal, and the hull is slightly damaged. She is an excellent destroyer. It would be a good idea to arrange a repair meeting to assess Mr. Si's ability."

"I see!"