Time flies, two months flash.


    The ship shadow of the Jackdaw appeared in the harbor of Baltimore for the seventh time. Although it has not been officially moored into the almost exclusive No. 3 water tank, it has undoubtedly announced the first contract cycle of Lorraine smuggling, and the smuggling activities of two contract rounds and one additional round have been officially completed.


    The contract lasted three months from the beginning of July to the end of September. Lorraine handed over 6300 charlville rifles, 3400 dragon cavalry pistols and 24 new light guns to the Continental Army, which was enough to build two elite projectile throwing regiments and three standard line Corps.


    The Americans paid 782400 pounds for this, including 186480 pounds belonging to Drake chamber of Commerce, and 108000 pounds belonging to Lorraine alone, which made his cash flow top 110000 pounds and close to 120000 pounds.


    This is the most cash rich moment in Lorraine''s business career. Controllable funds include 120000, pierce 20000 and Haina 6000, with a total amount of about 150000 pounds, equivalent to more than one ton of gold.


    The sailors were also full of pots. Like Haina, they each received nine out of 30% of the profits of the sub chamber of Commerce, a total of 6000 pounds, and an average monthly income of 2000 pounds, far exceeding the Caribbean branch before the opening of ocean.


    Compared with the chamber of Commerce on the whole scale, the smuggling profits are amazing.


    Of course, the sailors on the Jackdaw are also stakeholders.


    Taking the most dangerous work and receiving the highest salary is Lorraine''s promise to them. Although he did not give special treatment to the sailors in the contract, because of his wealth, the promised bonus will not be delayed.


    The annual salary of each contract round is half a year, one cycle for a total of one year, and the scale of 200 people on and off the ship is only more than 5000 pounds.


    Of course, this number is a drop in the bucket compared with Lorraine and the sailors, but for these ordinary sailors, it is enough to make everyone''s money bag swell.


    The thickness of the purse has always been proportional to one''s endurance.


    The big cakes painted by Lorraine were realized one by one. The sailors were excited and courageous, and unconsciously forgot the fatigue accumulated in their bodies.


    At first, the black hearted capitalists would worry about the health of the crew, but over time, with Jinshan on the bank, even Lorraine became energetic and immersed in the joy of harvest.


    Until the fifth round of smuggling, two sailors fainted and fell into the water during the voyage, Lorraine was suddenly surprised that the Jackdaw had climbed up the tip of the knife unknowingly.


    I''m afraid it''s all over Lorraine''s skull.


    Since then, he has abandoned the principle of pure money stimulation and forcibly added rotation and rotation outside the break, that is, one fifth of the crew of each round rest on shore, and three shifts of operation posts on board.


    The reduction of companions and the flow of personnel made the Jackdaw clumsy for a certain time.


    In the sixth round of smuggling, Karen''s rotating captain and the Jackdaw made two mistakes in succession in the process of avoiding the circle, which almost activated the cooperative defense mechanism.


    Fortunately, Lorraine holds perhaps the most tactics against Shaq in the world, supplemented by Emmons''s extremely dedicated intelligence.


    Moreover, since Shaq entered the rotation period, the formation operation has become lazy, and the level of assistance and defense has decreased significantly.


    The smuggling routes in Chesapeake Bay were much busier in August and September than in July. The clumsy jackdaw wandered among them, unexpectedly rushed into the bay mouth with speed and experience, and successfully survived the pain of the new system without paying any price.


    By the time of the seventh smuggling, the Jackdaw had moved much more smoothly. Finally, it passed through the bay mouth without fear and danger and drove into the bustling wharf of Baltimore.


    Looking at the different ships coming and going from July, Lorraine sighed: "in April, galvis said that the return rate of this route was less than 20%, and I thought it was alarmist. Now think about it, in April, July and October, it was Sark who held the door, and the return rate of 20%, galvis probably mixed with water."


    Katrina and Karen nodded in agreement.


    Katrina said: "but I also trusted the blessing of that special period. Otherwise, with the current success rate of smuggling, it would not be so easy for the count to hand over the exclusive business to us."


    "This is the truth that happiness comes from misfortune and happiness comes from misfortune."


    Lorraine didn''t expect his two acting captains to understand Chinese at all. He read to himself and handed them new information.


    "Before going to sea, bell got the Bermuda patrol round from October to December. Next month is Shaq''s blockade round. I''m going to suspend the rotation and only keep the post rotation."


    He sighed.


    "The quality of the crew of the Jackdaw is poor. The golden deer is too far away. Several of them can''t even tie the basic knot. The only two strengths are bravery and not seasick."


    "Although after more than 20 days of rotation, they are barely competent when avoiding the circle, but wait until Shaq sits in charge of blocking the formation..."


    "In short, you have to consider the order of replacement when arranging the shift. Remember that the best state of the Jackdaw is to avoid the battle as much as possible, not wait for the fighter and seek victory."


    They nodded solemnly.


    After a while, the American frigates were pasted up from both sides, and the sailors and sailors stood by the side of the ship and greeted them skillfully, which attracted the eyes of the merchant ships.


    In Baltimore, warship escort has become a unique symbol of the Jackdaw. Even if smuggling has warmed up in the past two months and there have been a lot of frequent exchanges between ships in the port, the Jackdaw still enjoys the honor. It doesn''t look like a smuggler, but a hero obsessed by Americans.


    But the Jackdaw does look like a hero.


    It has entered Hong Kong seven times in three months. It is stable and efficient. Whether God likes Americans or not, the Jackdaw can visit on time.


    It monopolized the arms trade in Baltimore. Obviously, it is the most dangerous and irritable smuggling, but the ship''s hull, which was not bright in the past, has never been scarred.


    Although its sailors are vulgar, they are positive one by one, and there is no depression on other ships that do not know what to do today and tomorrow.


    Frankly speaking, the Jackdaw illuminated Baltimore''s belief in victory. At a time when the whole thirteen continents were in a state of confusion and could not find the direction of victory, only Baltimore people believed that they would win and that Americans would dominate their future.


    The Jackdaw deserves such an honor!


    The three ships are parallel, the water lines are intertwined, and the swaggering track goes deep from the harbor to the port area.


    Lorraine saw the "welcome home" flag on the American warship, and then the sailors in the bow shouted.


    "Pilot docking completed, channel clearance! Semaphore, old rules, warehouse 3!"


    "Ten degrees left rudder, stow the sail!"


    "Distance 150, vertical!"


    "Watergate confirmed, Watergate opened. Berth confirmed, berth in good condition!"


    "Cable group, anchor group ready! Emergency brace ready!"


    "One minute for warehousing!"


    "Pilot flag: today''s dinner is stewed beef with potatoes. Enough wine. Welcome home, brother!"


    "The bow cuts into the dripping eaves, and the Jackdaw enters the warehouse!"


    "Port entry!"