Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 209

Episode 209: Homecoming. (2)

“What happened to having to protect the family?”

In response to Hassan’s question, the elder next to Mansour began to explain on his behalf.

“Now Aden is split in two.”

* * *

The goods Mansour’s fleet brought from Joseon shook Aden.

Since the quantity was much larger than the last time they brought the goods, the Otaibi family and the Azram family once again moved to Alexandria and sold the goods.

At the auction house in Alexandria, Joseon goods were sold at exorbitant prices – an average of 30 times the price they were purchased for in Joseon.

“It’s good for us to see more benefits, but why?”

In response to Mansour’s question, the Arab merchant who had purchased a lot of Joseon goods raised his finger and pointed to the box.

The merchant’s fingertips were pointing towards the golden cucumber flower engraved on the inside of the box.

“It’s because of that flower.”

“Ah…”

Mansur nodded at the merchant’s explanation.

* * *

Before the first and current auctions, Mansour explained the cucumber flower engraved on the product.

After hearing the explanation that the quality of the plum blossoms differed depending on whether they were made of gold, silver, or copper and how many flowers there were, the merchants asked Mansour questions.

“I understand the difference, but why is it that flower pattern?”

In response to the merchants’ questions, Mansour explained the reason.

“That flower is a symbol of the Joseon royal family. In other words, the quality of these products is guaranteed by the King of Joseon. Of course, there is a warranty.”

“Let’s look at the warranty.”

“Which product do you want a warranty for?”

The merchant who was pointed out by Mansour’s question pointed out a box of teaware made of ceramics that he really wanted to get.

“I want to see that.”

Mansour opened the box, took out a warranty card and handed it over.

The merchant must have been familiar with Chinese characters, so he read the contents of the warranty skillfully and nodded.

“I’m sure. “It is stamped with the date of manufacture, the name of the manufacturer, and the inspector, as well as the official seal.”

Mansur, who received the warranty from the merchant, resealed the box and answered.

“A good merchant never lies.”

“That is correct.”

* * *

As I became more confident about the product, the competition became more intense.

Many merchants participated in the auction as they brought in various types and grades of Joseon products.

Merchants competed with other small and medium-sized merchants for goods of a grade suitable to their ability to purchase.

Of course, there were merchants who attempted to sweep away with powerful capital, but the type and quantity of goods Mansour brought made it impossible.

While this was going on, some European merchants showed unusual behavior.

“That’s Gonne Gun’s gore, right?”

“I think so?”

“What a unique Gon. “Ask if you can sell it.”

They showed interest in the Masang chongtong worn by Korean military officers for self-defense.

“I’m asking if I can sell that Fuhrer you guys are wearing.”

Oh Ha-seok responded in a blunt voice to the words that went through several stages of interpretation.

“Tell them it’s not for sale.”

“They say they will give you 20 times the purchase price.”

“Tell them that they cannot sell it because it was given to them by the government.”

After hearing Oh Ha-seok’s answer through an interpreter, the European merchants stepped away with a disappointed expression. But their eyes were still full of greed.

Oh Ha-seok, who saw the European merchants like that, gave orders to other military officers.

“Those idiots have unusual eyes. Pay attention to the management of the Fuhrer. no. “Don’t even think about leaving the dorm until you get back.”

“yes.”

* * *

The auction ended successfully.

The Alexandrian merchant who brokered the auction approached Mansur, who was preparing to return with a large amount of gold and silver coins.

“Thanks to you, I have benefited a lot.”

“So do we. Thank you for conducting a fair auction.”

The merchant who saw Mansour politely expressing his gratitude in the Arabic style gave a careful warning.

“Be careful on your way. “There are many people targeting you.”

“yes?”

“Can you think of just one or two wolves targeting plump, fat sheep?”

“Ah…”

“May Allah bless you on your way back…”

“Inshallah.”

* * *

The Alexandrian merchant’s warning was true.

As Alexandria disappeared far beyond the horizon, thieves attacked, aiming for the merchant’s wealth.

In order to prevent attacks not only by real bandits but also by other merchants pretending to be thieves and return to Aden, Mansour and his party had to clear a blood road.

Of course, Mansour had expected this, so he enlisted the help of the Azram family and brought in a large number of private soldiers, but the situation was not easy.

In this situation, it was Joseon’s military officers who provided a breakthrough.

The military officers faithfully used the assets they had.

While scouting all around with a monoscope (a monocular telescope), he noticed the thieves’ approach from afar and issued a warning.

“They are guests.”

“good? bad?”

“Seeing as he came in with a knife drawn, he is not a good customer.”

In response to his subordinate’s report, Oh Ha-seok called an interpreter.

“Uninvited guests are coming.”

After a while, shouts rang out from all directions and the soldiers began to form a circle for defense.

In the battle that took place, the military officers’ long guns demonstrated their power.

“That guy over there riding around behind him on a black horse looks like the boss.”

“I knew.”

When Oh Ha-seok pointed out a target, the military officers aimed their guns at the target.

“Bangpo!”

Ta-ta-tang!

When an important person falls like that, the thieves who were attacking them tend to retreat.

Of course, contrary to expectations, if it was not the leader or executive who fell (added), it would have been a bit of a difficult fight. And at such times, Ma Sang-chong had to breathe fire non-stop.

* * *

“It is Aden!”

“Wow!”

“I’m back!”

Everyone cheered when they saw the earthen wall protecting Aden in the distance.

Upon returning to Aden, the members congratulated each other on their safe return.

But the real big war started from then.

“Hold a banquet!”

“Wow!”

The private soldiers and merchants who unpacked their luggage shouted at Mansur’s words. However, the elders of the Otaibi family and the people of the Azram family came running.

“Please postpone the banquet for a while!”

“why?”

When Mansour frowned and asked the reason, the elder answered.

“Sindh and Pae are about to make a move.”

“what!”

* * *

Originally, Aden was controlled by five families.

These five families ruled Aden through checks and cooperation with each other.

However, the Otaibi family led by Mansour shook up this situation.

After hearing the rumor that the Sindwa family was putting pressure on the Ottaibi family by force, the Azram family immediately joined hands with the Ottaibi family.

This was not due to a sense of justice. It was a check to prevent the power of the Sindhwa family from growing stronger.

Thanks to this, even though they were at odds with the Sindhwa family, the Azram family was confident.

This was because the most powerful family in Aden was the Azram family.

Based on that confidence, the Azram family cooperated with the Otaibi family and set off on a journey to Joseon.

The Sindhwa family snorted at the sight.

“joy! It looks like Allah’s blessings will continue twice!”

The sea route to Joseon, or more accurately to China, had to pass through the narrow strait between Malacca and Mazapihit. And this strait was notorious for pirates.

Even if the strait passed safely, it was still a dangerous passage for Chinese pirates and Japanese pirates.

Therefore, when the Otaibi family returned from their first trade with Joseon, the Sindwa family came to this conclusion.

-There is no such thing as continuous luck! This will be our only trade with Joseon!

Based on that conclusion, the Sindhwa family suppressed the Otaibi family by force and laughed at the second voyage in alliance with the Azram family.

However, the second voyage also resulted in a successful return.

Although traces of a severe battle remained, the ship returned without a single loss.

The executives of the Sindhwa family looked serious when they saw the cargo being unloaded from the six merchant ships.

“If this continues, we will become the 6th family, not the 5th!”

“I’m glad that’s the extent of it. The Azram family’s dominance may begin.”

The Sindhwa family, feeling threatened, began to persuade other families.

-If this continues, the Azram family will take over Aden!

-We must defeat the Azram family and the Otaibi family!

Soon, rumors began to circulate throughout the city of Aden.

‘The Sindhwa family is trying to attack the Azram family!’

The Azram family, which confirmed that the rumor was true, also responded.

The head of the Azram family sent a messenger to the Zayed family, another great family with whom they had a marriage alliance.

‘Let’s join forces! If we defeat them this time, Aden will be ours!’

After hearing the Azram family’s proposal, the Zayed family immediately called the elders and held a meeting.

The problem was that alliances through marriage were not limited to the Azram family.

All five families had a tangled relationship of threads, connected by in-laws through marriage.

“Let’s put everything else aside and think about what is in the best interest of our family. What profit would there be in looking at Joseon’s goods that arrived at the port? “Who has the monopoly on trade with Joseon?”

At the point made by the head of the Zayed family, the elders put aside their worries and immediately came to a conclusion.

“We must join hands with the Azram family!”

In this way, the Otaibi Azram and Zayed families united, and the other two families gathered their strength around Sindwa.

In this way, Aden was split into two, but it was not possible to immediately begin the demonstration of skill.

This was because the combined power of the Azram family and the Zayed family and the combined power of the other three families were similar.

because. The standoff continued as they growled at each other.

This was the situation right before Mansour left for Alexandria.

* * *

“Unless Sindwa goes crazy…”

When Mansour looked like he couldn’t understand, the elder answered briefly.

“The benefits I gained this time were so great.”

“Has the rumor already spread?”

“Sindwa sent someone to Alexandria.”

“Oh my…”

Mansour’s eyes darkened and his face became devastated.

“What should I do with this…”

Mansour, who was struggling to find an answer, saw Joseon’s military officers.

“It’s them! “We need to ask them for help!”

Mansour felt his eyes brighten.

Those Joseon military officers were soldiers. They were people who had proven through actual combat that they were not just warriors, but people who had learned and mastered systematic military methods.

“Allah Hu Akbar!”

Mansur, who found the answer, unconsciously uttered words praising Allah.

“huh? “Why that guy?”

“Does this feel bad?”

“me too.”

When Mansour shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’, the military officers, including Oh Ha-seok, felt cold.

It was because nothing good happened before or after those words were said.

* * *

“‘Allah Hu Akbar.’ ‘Allah is great.’ “It means.”

During the voyage, Oh Ha-seok, who heard the meaning through Saejeongwon’s interpreter, frowned and muttered.

“To be great is nothing…”

After a fierce battle with the pirates, the sailors, starting with Mansur, chanted, ‘Allahu Akbar!’ It was because they were shouting.

“If he was such a great god, he should have stopped me from grabbing pirates.”

These were words that Oh Ha-seok, who lost the military officers he left with from Joseon, could not agree with at all.

* * *

That’s why Oh Ha-seok’s premonition got worse when Mansour shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’.

“The leader is asking for help. “They say it’s a family crisis.”

Oh Ha-seok’s face crumpled after hearing the business through the interpreter.

“Holy shit!”