Chapter 356 Loyalty!
It was getting darker and in the blink of an eye it was already evening.
During this period, Sig also came over and took away a batch of weapons and equipment. He also informed the chief leader that Old Jack and Zorro were ready to set off.
Zhang Ailun understood it and didn't care about it anymore. "I just need to wait for the final result."
After hearing this, Sig also left with his equipment.
A few hours later, official news from Southern California also came, informing them that they had accepted the A10 Warthog attack aircraft and Black Hawk attack helicopters, and the subsequent balance would be remitted before tomorrow.
Zhang Ailun also expressed his understanding of this.
He checked the time and it was time to get off work, so he turned off the computer, stood up, and asked Jennifer and Irene to pack up their things, clean up, and prepare to close the shop and leave.
"It's time to get off work!" Jennifer and Irene cheered and started cleaning.
Zhang Ailun threw the fast food box into the trash can. When there were no customers, several people ordered a takeaway pizza and Coke set meal as a meal.
He asked Jennifer and the other person to clean up while he went out and got in his Wrangler. He took out his cell phone and checked the messages. The geologist from Silver Island had sent him a new message notification with a few pictures attached.
Geologist: Boss, we have successfully mined the silver coin treasure buried underground. We have also unearthed several iron boxes, which should be the safes used by ships in the last century to store currency. So far, a total of 24687 silver coins and 1267 gold coins have been mined.
Zhang Allen clicked on the picture and took a look. The mud was mixed with the iron box, and the double-column silver coins were exposed inside, as well as some gold coins with golden appearance and irregular shapes. Some of the coins also looked bumpy, and many silver coins had been crushed.
Zhang Ailun: Are all these silver coins like this? Are there any that are of better quality?
Geologist: Our mining work is still going on. There are still some silver and gold coins that have not been excavated. We have also hired people to start screening. Currently, there are more than 20 silver coins that are in good condition and are relatively scarce. The others are basically slightly defective, and a small number are completely damaged.
I sent a few more photos to the chief leader.
Zhang Ailun clicked on it and took a look. The twenty or so silver coins in the photo were washed under the faucet, washing away the mud and dust, revealing their original appearance.
It also looks silver from the outside, and the difference from the silver coins next to it is very obvious. When the light shines on it, it also reflects light, and you can clearly see the carved patterns and the embossed patterns on the back.
Zhang Ailun had no impression of these silver coins and asked: Are these twenty or so silver coins very valuable?
Geologist: Of course, these are relatively rare models of double-column silver coins, and they were minted a long time ago. From the subtle traces and carvings, it can be distinguished that the workshops that made them are different from other regulated silver coins. They are refined and common currencies for nobles. These twenty or so silver coins also belong to the Eagle series. Nowadays, the lowest market price of a silver coin in good condition should be 40 to 60 US dollars. The specific value also depends on the year of production and the state of preservation. For example, these twenty or so double-column silver coins have a very good overall appearance! They are very collectible.
Geologist: There were several similar silver coins sold at Christie's auctions. The most expensive double-column silver coin was sold for $96! The Noble Eagle Silver Coin belongs to the same series as these twenty or so silver coins. The most representative of the silver coins may still be the scarcest horn coin.
Zhang Ailun: I know about the trumpet coin. I bought one at an auction in Los Angeles, California, and then transferred it to my friend. Among these more than 20,000 silver coins, there are only about 20 rare and intact silver coins? The probability is indeed very low! Those gold coins look even more horrible, and they should have no collection value.
Geologist: Boss, no matter how worthless it is, it is still gold. If we sell it at the gold price, the price of these more than a thousand gold coins will be at least several million!
Zhang Ailun: Protect the scene well and do not allow anyone to hide money. I'll be there now.
Geologist: Boss, there seems to be some commotion at the port of Silver Island. The littoral combat ship parked there seems to have gone out on patrol.
Zhang Ailun: This is not your business. All you have to do is mine the treasure silver coins. Just pretend nothing happened. Do you understand?
Geologist: Got it! Boss, according to our rough estimate, the water and electricity bills and the hourly wages of employees alone have exceeded $11 today.
Zhang Ailun: Don't worry, I have plenty of money. I spent tens of millions of dollars to buy those mining machines just to make more profits. As long as you can help me make money, I will give you more wealth and bonuses!
Geologist: Mission accomplished!
The leader painted a rosy picture for them, encouraged them, and asked them to continue working. Then he sent Madison a few photos of silver coins.
The other party was a little stunned when he saw the tens of thousands of gold and silver coins dug out in the photo, piled up there and washed clean by water.
Madison: No. There really are a lot of silver and gold coins on this island?
Zhang Ailun: Do you think I spent 2000 million US dollars to buy Silver Island, took great pains to lead people to capture the city, and spent more than million to buy mining equipment, a total of nearly million US dollars, just playing games? I must be going for a fortune!
Madison: The total value of these mined silver coins is at least several million dollars! Even if those gold coins are sold at the gold price, they are worth 10 million dollars! You have directly recovered half of your capital! I don’t know how much money you can make in the future, you are rich!
Zhang Ailun: This is not the end yet, man. Look at these silver coins. They were all dug out from the Silver Island.
I directly sent the other party photos of those rare silver coins in good condition.
Madison: Eagle series silver coins? They look well preserved. Although not as good as the Trumpet coin, they are also very valuable silver coins! If I come across one at an auction, I would be willing to bid $80 to buy one of them! The total value of these twenty silver coins is also tens of millions of dollars!
Zhang Ailun: Hahahaha, I feel relieved when you say that. The mining work is not over yet, and there may be new surprises by then! ! Do you like any of these silver coins? I can give you a few as gifts.
Madison: Of course, thank you for keeping your promise. I want the one with the lion on the back. If I'm not mistaken, it should be a misprinted silver coin, worth $140 million! Are you willing to give it to me?
Zhang Ailun: I mean what I say. This misprinted lion silver coin is yours! It's only one million dollars. Don't underestimate me.
Madison: Hahahaha, I'll accept your gift then. Remember to come find me when the time comes, I'll treat you to a bottle of Romanee-Conti!
Zhang Ailun: OK.
After putting away their phones and closing the security door, Jennifer and Irene packed up the shop, turned off the lights, walked out, and got into the Wrangler.
"Boss, where are we going now? It's still early, how about we go to the bar?" Jennifer suggested.
Zhang Ailun replied: "I still have something to deal with. Do you need me to take you two over?"
"Forget it, just send us back to Newport Villa first. We'll go shopping with Olivia when she gets off work," said Jennifer.
"Ok." Zhang Ailun started the car, stepped on the accelerator and drove off the street.
After passing several traffic lights, we arrived at Xingang Villa.
After getting off the car, he returned to the second floor of the villa, found the private safe, entered the password to open the safe, and took out the five million . dollars in cash from it. This was the dividend that Inspector Lei Luo took out.
Jennifer asked in astonishment, "What are you going to do with all that money?"
"Pay the employees' salaries," Zhang Ailun replied, then took out his cell phone and sent a message to Boktu, asking him to meet up at the airport and drive the Cirrus to Silver Island.
After receiving the news, Boktu put down his work and rushed to the airport.
Seeing this, Jennifer didn't ask any more questions. Zhang Ailan got into the Wrangler with his handbag and restarted the car. Jennifer and Irene ran over, kissed each other, and waved goodbye.
We quickly drove to the airport and parked the car nearby. After getting out of the car, we found that Boktu was already waiting on the plane.
Zhang Ailun also landed on the plane with his bag, threw his money bag on the back seat, fastened his seat belt, and said, "Let's go to Silver Island."
"Ok." Boktu nodded in response, adjusted the electronic equipment, started the Cirrus Aircraft, turned around, sprinted on the runway, took off, left the Los Angeles Airport, and headed for Silver Island.
Zhang Ailun knew that it would take several hours to reach the destination, so he put on sunglasses and closed his eyes to rest.
Soon, several hours passed and the plane was flying at a speed of 550 kilometers per hour. It landed at an airport in Mexico to refuel, and then took off again and continued to Silver Island.
When they were about to arrive at Silver Island, the geologist also sent new information to the chief.
Geologist: Boss, it's getting late. It's time to get off work. If we continue working, we will probably waste more electricity. Working at night is also very dangerous. It's not worth it.
Zhang Ailun: Then we can go home. How many silver coins have been mined today?
Geologist: A total of about 3 silver coins and 2000 gold coins were mined. According to our statistics, about 3 of these 26000 silver coins are worthless defective products, and one silver coin is only worth five or six dollars or more than ten dollars at most. There are 3500 ordinary silver coins and 30 rare silver coins with perfect appearance. The total value of these coins is about more than 3000 million US dollars!
Zhang Ailun: Well done. Have everyone count the silver coins and go home for the day. I'll be there soon.
Geologist: I see.
Zhang Ailun turned around and sent another message to Captain Spike: The littoral combat ship has already left, right?
Spike: The Acr people came here three hours ago. Our people have already left. I am in charge of the command. The sergeant and a few others remain on the island.
Zhang Ailun: Ok, remember to connect with me and send the intercom channel to me. I want to see how those people plunder the island.
Spike: If the distance is too far, the signal may not be very good, right? They use a private encrypted channel, which is carried by the signaler on the patrol boat, not a satellite channel.
Zhang Ailun: Don't worry, I've already arrived at Silver Island.
Spike: Ok!
Zhang Ailun put away his phone and looked out the window. In the distance, he could see the lights of Silver Island flashing. Boktu had already arrived overhead in his Cirrus. He took out a telescope and looked in another direction. He could vaguely see the lights of other islands.
"Land." Zhang Ailun gave the order, and Boktu immediately contacted the tower of Silver Island and communicated with the members of the guerrillas. Then the airport of Silver Island immediately turned on the indicator light.
The Cirrus Owl circled overhead for a few times before descending and successfully and smoothly landed at the airport.
After getting off the plane, the guerrillas' chief commander came over with his men to greet them and saluted them. "Report to the commander! The chief commander of Silver Island reports to you!"
"No need to be so formal. Take me to see those silver coins and gold coins." Zhang Ailun waved his hand, signaling the other party to put away the military salute, and turned around to signal Boktu to take the handbag down from the cockpit of the plane.
"Commander, please follow me."
The commander-in-chief immediately drove a mobility scooter over, and several people got in the car and headed to the storage room of Silver Island.
When they arrived here, the geologists were eating with the guerrillas. The big pot rice on the island had just been cooked, and the whole island was filled with fragrance. When everyone saw the chief leader coming, they immediately put down their bowls and forks, stood up and greeted him.
Zhang Ailun waved his hand, signaling them to continue eating, and then, under the leadership of the commander-in-chief, he took out the key and unlocked the door of the storage room. This was also the place where the previous commander-in-chief used to store important private materials. Only the commander-in-chief and the island owner could enter.
When I pushed the door open, I saw silver and gold coins placed in an iron box.
The commander-in-chief saluted solemnly and said, "Report to the commander! 30456 silver coins and 2019 gold coins mined from the rainforest construction site are all here!!"
Zhang Ailun nodded and went to check. All the gold coins were piled together. They were all in poor condition, irregular, and some were big and some were small. It could be said that they were all defective. The silver coins were placed in several areas, and the prices were also different.
He also carefully checked the rare and intact silver coins, which were exactly the same as those in the photos.
Pick up a gold coin at random, it feels heavy, the material is at least nearly 30 grams, the standard is grams, which is equivalent to one tael of gold in the 19th century.
Other gold coins include the half-liang, which has a smaller outline, and the 7-pound standard gold coin which is made of 1 grams.
"Well done." Zhang Ailun nodded with satisfaction, then turned around and walked out of the room with his men.
Looking at the guerrillas and geologists on the island who were wolfing down the food with black faces, eating from the big pot, perhaps they should now be called construction workers!
The chief leader didn't say anything and directly asked Boktu to put the handbag on the ground, opened the zipper and took out the cash inside.
"Here's five million dollars."
It instantly attracted everyone's attention.
Zhang Ailun said, "It's the real five million dollars! In cash! It's also the reward I prepared for you. In the days to come, as long as you work hard and satisfy me, I will not only pay you this money as basic salary, but also give each of you an extra gold coin or several silver coins as a bonus!"
The group of people stared in amazement.
This cash is a slap in the face, it really is not just empty talk, at least the wages won’t be in arrears!
"loyalty!!"
I don’t know if the commander-in-chief has watched too many Korean dramas, but he immediately took the lead in saluting.
The other guerrillas also put down their bowls and forks, stood up and saluted, with serious expressions, "Loyalty!!"
They had worked hard for an entire afternoon and were exhausted and had even complained a lot, but now their eyes are filled with passion for work!
Whoever doesn't let them work, they will be angry with him!
No one likes to work, but if work can really make people rich, then everyone will like to work.
(End of this chapter)
