Co-hong

What was the connection between the Chen family and a Co-hong Mandarin that would make Jin-qua give the Eurasian son of Dirk Struan so valuable a gift?

Noble House Clavell, James 1981

What was the connection between the Chen family and a Co-hong Mandarin that would make Jin-qua give the Eurasian son of Dirk Struan so valuable a gift?

Noble House Clavell, James 1981

A deputation of the Co-hong merchants, sent by the new viceroy, Ching-so, arrived immediately to negotiate.

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966

The Co-hong estimate that to be about two thousand lacs.

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966

But he knew that if there was no mandarin on Hong Kong there could be no Co-hong.

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966

The Co-hong were also the sole suppliers of food, the sole licensor of a set number of servants and boatmen and compradores.

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966

“Can — when tea price, silk price all same other Co-hong.”

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966

The bannerman cursed him for a moment, then ordered the Co-hong away.

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966

The Co-hong merchants leaped back, and the bannermen drew their bows and swords, but Struan and Brock, their faces solemn, stood perfectly still, holding their hats in the air.

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966

“Hear Devil Hoppo have Co-hong by troat,” Struan said.

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966