015 The lucky man (1)
As the time just passed from evening to late night, Lee Hwan was in the captain’s room of Ben Heren.
Richard Ben-Herren and his wife tilted their heads at Lee Hwan’s request.
“What does the Mouser family do, so why are you asking for a ship like this?”
“I have a deep understanding of guns. My daughter worked as a gunpowder craftsman in Sweden.”
“Hmm, that’s right, but do you really need a separate person to go from here?”
“They deserve it.”
These were the people who made a mark in gun history.
If he had returned to Prussia as it is, he would have made a significant contribution to arming the German Empire.
In the future, the Mouser family was mobilized in World Wars I and II through the German Empire and Nazi Germany.
In short, these are people who will become war criminals in the future.
History would change if Hana Yi Hwan came under his control.
The Kingdom of Prussia mobilized a large number of gunsmiths, including the Mouser family, to build a strong military force, and eventually produced masterpieces of conversion.
If Lee Hwan’s future knowledge was combined with such talents, no one could have predicted what kind of result would be produced.
‘If these are the people who will become war criminals in the future, all you have to do is transform them into new characters under my control.’
Richard had a look on his face that he couldn’t understand.
But Icilia was different.
“Richard, isn’t it because Hwan has a good reason to talk like this?”
“Hmm, that’s right.”
“You saved our lives twice, and I don’t think the people around you will ever be suspicious of a favor like this.”
Richard was quite disturbed that Lee Hwan, who had promised to finish his work in a line that did not attract as much attention as possible, would attract strangers.
However, he changed his mind.
“… … Well, I think so. It might be much better to save people from outside than to save people locally. After all, the Netherlands is our home, but it is also their home.”
“Thank you for your understanding!”
“It was nothing.”
It was about the time the story was almost finished.
I heard a group of people coming to the Benheren fleet to look for Lee Hwan.
Jeff entered Richard’s cabin and made a report.
“Nari, it seems that little guest has come.”
“Hmm, yes. let me embark Did I say there were about ten people?”
“No, I think there were about 20 people.”
“… … What?”
In an instant, his eyes focused on Lee Hwan.
Lee Hwan was also embarrassed because he did not know that 20 people would come rushing in.
“Hey, this can’t be happening.”
“Didn’t I just say ten people?”
“It was definitely ten. It was made up of eight sisters and a couple.”
“For now, you, the person involved, should go out and find out what’s going on.”
“Yes, I understand.”
Jeff also trusted Lee Hwan, so he thought there must be something wrong with him and went out to the deck without saying anything.
Then I saw Peter Mouser waving in the distance.
“Bugiwon Boy!”
“What is all this… … ?”
In front of him, there were really about 20 people encamped.
At that moment, the first mate Aaron came out after hearing the commotion.
Aaron looked at Lee Hwan with a subtle gaze.
“You, you bastard… … .”
Then Jeff came out.
“That’s not it. It’s something that Nari allowed.”
“… … what? Are you?”
Aaron, who had heard of the incident, was a little shaky, but he seemed to understand.
However, a disgrace came from the wrong place.
“What is the fuss?”
“Ben Heren… … ?”
“Who wants to bring people into the East Stella?”
Including Lee Hwan, Jeff and Aaron had a slightly blank expression on their faces.
One by one, Ben Heren’s gaze was caught in the eyes of the three.
He blinked his left eye.
Then the old men acted as if they understood what it meant.
“If we give a cabin to 20 people, what are we supposed to eat?”
“Ah, uncle… … ?”
Jeff stabbed Lee Hwan in the side. Then he murmured in a crawling voice.
‘… … The Prince gave me an autograph.’
‘iced coffee!’
It was then that Lee Hwan noticed.
On the other hand, the family of 20 people seemed to be joking, wondering what to do if boarding was denied.
Richard looked at their faces, and there was something reassuring.
Lee Hwan nodded and said to Richard.
“I will pay the fare!”
“Are you paying the fare?”
“I brought them in. So it’s not worth paying the fare.”
“Fufu, yes. How much can you pay?”
“I’ll pay you one gold coin for every two.”
“It would take at least one or two cabins to board 20 people, doesn’t it seem unreasonable to cover the cost of the warehouse with one gold coin per two?”
Lee Hwan nodded his head.
“Of course it’s a bunch. But what if you think of this as an investment for the future?”
“investment?”
“He said that he did laundry, cleaning, and other miscellaneous things. If you put me on board as a worker, I won’t let the ball down.”
“Hmm.”
Richard put on a worried expression on his face.
Soon, Richard Ben-Herren ordered the two cabins to be evacuated and the party to be accepted.
“Then the deal is done. Twenty people there, congratulations.”
“thank you! Thank you very much!”
Ben-Heren smiled as if it was a lot of fun, and went into the cabin.
After allocating a cabin for a family of 20, Jeff went into his room.
On the other hand, Aaron stayed on the deck for a while and asked Lee Hwan a question.
“… … What happened? Why is the gong like that?”
“Things are a little complicated. But when the time comes, the Gong will explain. Right now, I don’t dare to speak publicly.”
“greatness… … .”
Aaron had no choice but to go into the cabin.
After they resigned, 20 members of the blacksmith’s family from Germany bowed their heads at Yi Hwan.
“thank you! thank you so much!”
“By the way, why are there so many people?”
“These people, the technicians I had with me. If you could make guns and cannons, no one would be more helpful than them.”
“Um, that’s right.”
“These guys are from the Ruger family. They are friends who have worked with me for over 20 years. What are you doing, without saying hello!”
“Lugar… … ?”
Hearing only these two nouns: guns and lugers, Lee Hwan thought that he had caught both rabbits.
When Lee Hwan opened his eyes in surprise, the Rugers shook their heads and shouted.
“I will treat you as a teacher from now on!”
“No, not that far… … .”
“We do this because we need a place to hang out and live, so please accept it!”
There was no need to deny that the two major gunsmiths lined up for Lee Hwan.
He nodded in affirmation.
Then the members of both families embraced each other and rejoiced.
But it was Lee Hwan who should be happy.
‘How can things work out like this!’
***
In the winter of 1820, Lee Hwan finally arrived in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Amsterdam, with its thick, hard lines and pointed roofs unique to the Gothic style, gave the impression that it was a well-maintained and wealthy city. Also, in the complex and lively harbor, vitality and money seemed to flow in water veins.
Lee Hwan decided to stay at ‘Benheren Co., Ltd.’ in Amsterdam, the Netherlands to help with the settlement.
Constructed of gray concrete, this building was famous for being the largest in the area except for the royal palace and cathedral.
At the entrance, a statue of a gargoyle from a fairy tale is erected, and when you climb 50 steps to reach the main gate, a pair of gates embroidered with the dynamic glide of trumpet-blowing angels greeted visitors.
In the Netherlands, a country of devout rich people, I thought it was on a scale enough to make me think that it was the most influential company.
The first day of settlement.
Ben Heren gave Lee Hwan these instructions.
“Let’s make another book in which about 35% of the total profit is missing.”
Richard bluntly instructed to create a double ledger.
However, Lee Hwan did not vomit. Because the purpose of accounting fraud was obvious anyway.
“Yes, Nari.”
“It’s nice to be cool.”
From then on, Hwan Lee began to divide the ledger into two volumes.
Lee Hwan participated in the settlement for a whopping 4 months like that.
And when the settlement was over, Lee Hwan had become the most famous bookkeeper in the area.
Late at night, merchants personally came and asked to look at the books, so the front of his dormitory was always full.
“Do you want to open up an accountant’s office as a side job?”
After I finished the settlement, my squadron was very thick in money.
If I had a part-time job, there would be no better job than this.