Global colonization began with Ming Dynasty pirates.

"Uncle, you may not know this, but this Ao Song is a great country that is no smaller than the Ming Dynasty. Its location is completely different from other Western countries. It is independent of the ocean, and the inhabitants of its islands are similar to us Han people. This Jade Skin Fragrant Soap is a tribute from its royal family."

Lin Hao immediately started making things up. Well, it wasn't exactly a lie. Once he occupied Australia, he could designate the soap as a tribute, and then it would become real.

"Oh? If that's the case, then this Jade Skin Fragrance Soap must be very expensive," Zhao Longpei said with a smile.

"That's natural. This soap was a luxury item in the Song Dynasty, and with the rough seas, the number that could reach the Ming Dynasty was extremely limited," Lin Hao replied with a smile.

"Oh? That is indeed extremely valuable. Nephew, if my Zhao family wants to take over this part of the business, what price would you like to offer?" Zhao Longpei asked tentatively.

"Oh dear, I was just worried that this soap was too expensive and I didn't have the connections to sell it, so I was afraid I'd be stuck with it. Since you're willing to help, Uncle, that's wonderful." Lin Hao stood up excitedly and then loudly ordered, "Go and get our best batch of soap."

After Lin Qi handed one of the two wooden boxes to each of the two people opposite him.

Lin Hao continued, "Uncle just mentioned the price, but I think we should leave it to the market to decide."

Lin Hao gestured for the two to open the wooden box.

Inside lay a bar of soap that looked much like the one before, but as soon as the box was opened, a unique fragrance wafted out.

The two picked it up curiously and found that the soap was more delicate and whiter than the one Lin Hao had given them before, and it also smelled better.

"Uncle, this is the finest soap we've purchased. I've prepared one hundred of these premium soaps for you, plus five hundred of the regular ones. Please use your connections to give them to all the wealthy clients you know. How about we have our clients quote prices a month from now?" Lin Hao didn't directly answer the price. Right now, only the women of the Zhao family were using it, so it didn't have enough credibility. Lin Hao naturally wanted the other party to know the true value of the soap, which would be beneficial for cooperation.

"You little rascal, you're really cunning. Don't worry, just name your price, whatever it is, I'll accept it." Zhao Longpei had been in business all his life, so he understood what Lin Hao was thinking.

Then Lin Hao slowly shook his head and said firmly, "Uncle, friendship is friendship, and business is business. I don't want you to make a decision because of my relationship with Shengzhi. Business is business, so let's do things according to business rules. I don't want you to feel like you've been taken advantage of."

These words made Zhao Longpei's expression brighten, and he then said seriously, "Well said, 'Business is business.' Shengzhi was right about you. Alright, then so be it. I'll first give these soaps to some close friends and see what they think. We'll decide on the price after that."

"Thank you for your understanding, Uncle. I assure you that this cooperation will definitely satisfy you," Lin Hao said with a smile.

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Dongluo Island Wharf.

After two days of silence, the area has once again seen a surge in visitors.

Those who had left Dongluo Island before suddenly returned to Dongluo Island and brought all the people they had tricked or persuaded to come to the island with them.

The ferries between Dongluo Island and the mainland were busy from morning till afternoon, with a steady stream of people still arriving from the mainland.

These newcomers were persuaded by their relatives and friends, who heard that they could live a good life here, and they came here full of expectations.

"Uncle, is it really possible to get enough to eat here?" a young man asked worriedly. This place looked like a small island, and it was hard to believe that it was the legendary place where everyone could get enough to eat.

"Yeah, this place looks really run-down," the other young people in the group chimed in.

"Silly children, the only thing you need to worry about is whether you can pass that selection process. You don't need to worry about anything else. Did you think the white steamed buns you ate the other day were fake? Humph, if I weren't so old, I would have gone myself. There would be no chance for you guys." The old man leading the way said this as he pulled the group forward.

There were far too many people disembarking, more than he had imagined, and he had to get them to register as quickly as possible.

If the Four Seas Gang fills up its recruitment quota, he will suffer a huge loss. He emptied his family fortune to lure these nephews over, and if they fill up, he will lose a fortune.

But if even one person manages to get into that kind of combat unit, that's a referral fee of one or two taels of silver. It's a really good deal.

Many others shared his idea, the only difference being the number of people they brought. This led to chaos at the docks.

The situation only improved after the Four Seas Gang sent a team to maintain order.

"Master, aren't there too many people here?" Someone wiped the sweat from their face and asked Lin De with a headache.

"Enough nonsense. Whether there are many people or not is ultimately up to the young master. Hurry up and go down to prepare. As the young master instructed, even if they are not selected, make sure they are well-fed before going back. Take out all the remaining whale meat and let these guys have a good look." Lin De calmly ordered.

As per Lin Hao's instructions before leaving, the number of people from the Four Seas Gang coming later would be far greater than expected. No matter how many people are recruited in the end, they must be fed well on the island. Even if these people go back, they will become the best propaganda personnel.

Linde observed the crowd for a while, then frowned. The people were too mixed; there were all sorts of people among them.

The first group of people were mostly honest and hardworking people who worked on the island.

But in Linde's opinion, this group was completely inferior; many of them looked like slick and mercenary people.

Lin De shook his head. He had learned Lin Hao's standards for hiring people over the past few days. He wanted honest and simple farmers, the less worldly they were, the better. He wouldn't even hire someone with a strong sense of vulgarity, even if they were just a workshop worker.

"Hey, where did you all come from?" Li De casually stopped a group of people.

When the group saw that Linde had stopped them, they panicked. The leader looked around anxiously, seemingly lost in thought.

Linde assumed they were intimidated by the two guards behind him, so he softened his tone and said, "Don't worry, it's nothing, just asking where you're from."

Upon hearing this, the group exchanged glances, then looked at the leader. He was indeed quite strong and met the recruitment criteria, but his shifty eyes suggested he wasn't an honest man.

"Sir, we are from Dongping Village nearby. We heard that they were hiring, so we came here," the leader replied with a smile.

"Oh, Dongping Village? That's quite far. You don't seem to recognize me? Who recommended you here?" Lin De asked curiously.

You should know that he was basically the one who arranged jobs for everyone who came to Dongluo Island to work before. As long as they worked here for two days, they wouldn't be so unfamiliar with him.

The man in the lead panicked, then stammered, "I...I...I overheard the neighbors talking and found out, so I brought my own men. Sir, is this not acceptable?"

"No, not at all. Our Four Seas Gang welcomes everyone to participate. Go ahead and register." Lin De waved for the group to leave.

The group breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly headed towards the island.

Linde frowned deeply as he watched their retreating figures, hesitated for a long time, but finally looked away.

After they reached a corner, one of them gasped for breath, "My god, that scared me to death! I thought we'd been exposed. Third Master, what do we do now?"

"Slap!" The leader slapped the other man on the head and hissed, "Shut up! Are you trying to get us killed? We already told you, call me Third Brother outside!"