My friends are all pirates

He is not short of money, but short of favor.

"Before the World Conference, I will arrange everything for you." He said, "But before I go back, you still have to give me a letter of approval."

"That's right." Ashred thought deeply, "Dragon Palace Kingdom will also participate this time, right?"

"Of course." Lowestoft James nodded, "But if you plan to travel with Princess Otohime, I personally don't recommend it."

"Oh?"

"The navy escorting the princess may be led by Lieutenant General Sakaski."

Hmm...that would be inconvenient.

"Then what if I go?"

"Personally, I can contact Lieutenant General Polusalino for you. He also has many friends in the government." Lowestoft James said with an expression on his face that I was his friend, "He will save face, and, the Navy escort The size of the personnel will also reflect the importance the government attaches to it, which can save a lot of trouble.”

"Whether the government pays attention to it or not, isn't it up to the five elders?"

"If you don't object, you agree. The five adults only decide on big things."

That's right, Wu Laoxing's surname is not Zhu after all.

"Actually, I admire Lieutenant General Sakalski very much." Yasherid said, "Let's not bother Lieutenant General Polusalino anymore. Let me join Princess Otohime."

"what?"

"The person who understands me best is often the opponent. Although Sakaski may not regard me as an opponent, I actually understand him quite well."

Lowestoft James was not familiar with Sakalski, but he thought about it. Although he was as afraid of Sakalski as many of his colleagues, the choice of Asherid might have a better effect.

They are the ones who know how much Mary Gioia values ​​the fish in Murloc Island now.

"Understood, I can contact the navy, it's just about Dragon Palace Kingdom..."

"It's okay, I can do it myself, and King Neptune and I can be regarded as friendship after drinking."

"Ah! That would be great!"

Lowestoft James rejoiced.

As for making friends, if you fail to help at the first time, there is basically no future.

After that, the whole journey was full of laughter.

All cheered as the silhouette of Dressrosa appeared in front of the pilot boat.

This 800-year expedition has made the sword fighters feel their own value, and they prefer this model to the arena.

In this war, the sword fighters also suffered casualties, which is unavoidable, but they and their families will be rewarded generously. If the child wants to become a gladiator, the necessary expenses will be covered by the Governor's Palace.

At least in Asherid's view, such "support" is valuable and necessary.

When the fleet sailed into the port area, there was already a sea of ​​people on the pier. It was the Dressrosa people organized by various guilds, welcoming the expeditionary army home.

Such a scene allowed Lowestoft James to further improve his evaluation of Dressrosa and Yasherid.

He is also very happy, not only because he got the wealth of a ship, but he completed the task beyond the outline, and he will be rewarded when he returns.

Ashred is also in a good mood, at least he feels that he understands the world government better.

In its eyes, no one is particularly important. If there is, it must be done after doing such a thing. For example, Roger or Rocks are only recognized after they really do such a thing. The world government has mobilized forces to target.

All in all, it is impossible to trick him into arresting or killing him. Although the Tianlong people may not really attach much importance to the World Conference in their hearts, but to make them have this attitude, what Ashred is doing now is far from enough .

Thinking about it this way, it seemed that he was testing Charlotte Lingling's mettle again.

But Ashred didn't intend to stop.

He was serious about choosing Wan Guo at the beginning, and he never regretted it.

But it is also serious to want to have a small society that can operate according to its own ideas, so it is necessary to participate in the World Conference. The small society of Dressrosa cannot be independent of other countries.

When the ship finished berthing at the pier, Asherid also appeared in the eyes of the people, and the cheers were drawn to the climax. The boxes of gold and silver and various supplies that were transported from the ship showed that the battle was earned. How ruthless it is, and the depth of implementation of various bills by the Governor's Mansion has also convinced the people of Dressrosa that these things will be used for the society they live in and protect together.

This celebration lasted for a long time, and until night, the city was still bustling with activity, and the arenas in each block knew the market very well and launched a show about fighting skills that simulated this war. The sword fighters who returned from the expedition were the main characters. .

This is a happy time for the people. Asherid didn't bother to disturb it. He only showed his head in the bullfighting arena, which was regarded as popularizing the arena. Then he brought Lowestoft James back to the Governor's Mansion , and ordered the summoning of noble officials and guild representatives.

Now that he has decided to attend the World Conference, there are many things that need to be finalized before departure.

There must be no sleep tonight.

Chapter 230 Eighth Evil Ahead

The World Conference is held every four years, and the number of participating kings is [-], who can bring their families and servants.

This is the specification of the current World Conference.

After sending away Lowestoft James, who had been upgraded to "Dear Friend", Ashred began to prepare for related matters.

After much consideration, he decided not to take Xiali to Mariejoya, but to take Xiali and Aaron home to visit their relatives.

There is no way, for mermaids, especially young female mermaids, Marie Joya is too dangerous, and female mermaids who are not afraid of heavenly dragons and men as demons...then probably only Otohime.

Your Majesty the King, oh no, it is the great governor. The fact that he is going to attend the World Conference did not cause much disturbance in Dressrosa. As for the reason...

Regular customers are like this, they have long been used to it, and it is news if they don't go.

But there is still a long time before the World Conference is held, so before that, Acherid started his first five-year plan for Dressrosa.

On the seventh day after the crusade against the Kingdom of Swabia ended, an island was pulled down from the sky, and it landed on the west side of Dressrosa Island. According to the plan, it will complete the construction of related facilities within three years.

25 wealthy Dressrosa merchants undertook the construction of the island, including a bridge connecting it to Dressrosa Island. Most of these 25 wealthy merchants have traded with the New World pirate forces. And making a profit is also the function of this island.

Because he is a pirate, Acheride is very aware of the purchasing power of pirates. He named this island "Dejima", and it will become a franchise area for Dressrosa to trade with pirates.

In addition to bearing the construction costs, the 25 rich merchants also need to pay ground rent to the Governor’s Mansion every year according to the construction area, but they can manage it by themselves. The resulting trade income, the Governor’s Mansion only collects taxes according to the legal ratio, and the rest is paid according to the investment amount of the 25 rich merchants. Distribution, the Governor's Office can conduct arbitration and supervision for them, but the businessman's right to operate is only five years, and will be handed over to the Governor's Office after five years.

Acherid called it investment for management rights. When he was working at Blue Star, this set was especially suitable for use when the economic environment was relatively good, and it is not an exaggeration to say that gold is everywhere in the New World.

After finishing this matter, Asherid sent invitations to the groundbreaking ceremony to Beasts and the Whitebeard Pirates through these well-connected wealthy businessmen.

As for Wanguo, there is no need to send invitations, he has Charlotte Lingling's phone number.

The big pirate still attaches great importance to trade. In the big trade in the new world, the biggest players are these sea emperors.

Shi Ke's face also played a role.

On the day of the start of work, the envoys of the three big pirate groups did arrive. The one from Wan Guo was an old acquaintance Katakuri, and the envoy of Beasts and Whitebeard did not know him, but they all knew him.

Then Acherid moved on to the second thing.

This matter is seamlessly connected with Katakuri. Before that, Asherid had already discussed with Charlotte Lingling. At least so far, the feeling that this authentic sea empress gave to Asherid was still the one who slapped her. Extreme, majestic hero of the sea.

Katakuri represented the nations, and Asherid represented Dressrosa, and signed a treaty, confirming the independence of Dressrosa in black and white. Under the law of Rosa, you can move freely in Dressrosa. Both parties reduce or exempt each other's goods from tariffs, and clearly provide special treatment for each other.

Charlotte Lingling agreed to sign such a treaty. Asherid was not surprised. Among the three sea emperors, the current Charlotte Lingling was actually the least belligerent one. With the extension of the Red Earth Continent, Charlotte Lingling herself needs a trusted ally to ensure the safety of the eastern border of the Ten Thousand Kingdoms for her.

There is no better choice than Dressrosa.

Asherid doesn't have to worry about being embarrassed by the world government because of this. The world government has always disliked Whitebeard, Kaido and Charlotte Lingling, but they are all the objects of their tenderness.

The former Dressrosa was not "grey" enough, which is what the world government thinks is bad.

After these two affairs were done, Ashred saw his dear friend, Lowestoft James once more.

Lowestoft James, who came from Maryjoa again, looked happy. He first told Asherid that there were only three months left before the start of the World Conference and the departure of the royal escort fleets. Asherid could prepare to leave. up.

Then he also told Asherid another thing - the Kingdom of Swabia fell into a civil war as expected, and the warring parties were inland and coastal towns.

Ah Sherid was very relieved when he heard the words, thinking that he didn't have white-haired weapons and cleaned up the local local snakes along the coast.

At this point, you can close the network.

But this time, Asherid didn't go out in person. He just appointed a sword fighter who performed well in the previous crusade as the commander, and then sent out the fleet again.

Two months later, the fleet returned with good news for Asherid.

The citizens of the coastal towns who realized that without Dressrosa, their safety would not be guaranteed, relied on the good impression they made before, formally swore allegiance to Dressrosa, and then cooperated with the Dressrosa Army to take over the local sea area , When the Dressrosa fleet began to return, these Swabians had already built a large number of docks and lighthouses along the coast.

And according to Asherid's instructions, the Gladiator Legion announced his Governor's Order at every population gathering place they passed-all indentured servants, slaves and others, as long as they are able and willing to serve as soldiers, are willing to join Dressro The Sa army, with a faster speed to make the residents of this land truly realize their obligations to Governor Dressrosa's power and dignity, can all be free under the protection of Dressrosa.

The proclamation spread so quickly that Asherid became synonymous with evil in the interior of the Kingdom of Swabia, where the slaveholders regarded him as a demon who would kill the defenseless. Gentlemen have concocted the most shameless and evil plot ever.

But this does not affect that Acheride has also become the great savior of the suffering and enslaved people in the Kingdom of Swabia. From the low-lying coastal areas to the rivers near the rice plantations, and even the inland highlands, the slaves living here And unfree people, as long as someone's belly grows up and their future is conceived, they have been thinking that maybe they can name the child "Yaxie", and some people have done it.

But the final result is that the sea area that originally belonged to the Kingdom of Swabia quickly established a set of public order consisting of lighthouses, buoys, establishment of rescue mechanisms and other public services. Merchants, fishermen and fleets along the way, as long as they are willing to abide by This order is managed by the Dressrosa people, so when they encounter difficulties, as long as they send a signal, they will get help from the local rescue boat.

Of course, on the surface, this is still maintaining the business environment.

But the first foundation has been laid.

After arranging the rest of the routine work, Asherid boarded the ship from the port on a sunny day and started the journey to Fishman Island.

Think back...forget it, don't think about it, last time Neptune poured a glass.

The loyal Intrepid, now even if a shipworm is dug up, he has to bow before dying.

If the sailors of the Dreadnought were to summarize their experience and mental journey since their departure from the East China Sea, they could sum it up in one word.

Blood earned.

The other two groups of people felt differently.

The former Aaron and his group, and now the murlocs of the Dressrosa minority feel that there is a reason why the humans in the outside world are doing so well. At least their new captain, the operations along the way, have given them a better understanding of governance. New understanding.

The Shandia people think that the blue sea is really a good place, and there is nothing more romantic than this for men.

More than half of the Shandia warriors who boarded the ship with Asherid had already awakened domineering, but unlike the sword fighters, the general awakening type of Shandia was knowledgeable.

So they became a group of elusive snipers.

In the war against the Kingdom of Swabia, this characteristic of Shandia played a very good role in combination with the close combat expertise of gladiators.

This world is dominated by the strong, but before the king meets the king, it is often the stage of these people. Without such people, there will be no superpowers.

But this time, they didn't have a chance to play.

In the new world now, when the ship is heading towards the Red Earth Continent, one can especially feel the changes in the current situation.

The closer you are to the red earth continent, the easier it is to encounter naval cruisers, and often not a single ship.

But the Dreadnought made it all the way.

Because it flies the flag of Dressrosa.

Every navy knows that the King of Dressrosa was born as a pirate of all nations and has not made any public announcement of withdrawing from all nations. escort.

The World Conference and Heavenly Gold, in the Navy's mission sequence, are high on priority.

Nor did Asherid see hatred or any expression that could be associated with hostility on the faces of the naval officers who boarded the ship.

The Intrepid was finally coated at a naval stronghold.

When the sea water gradually overflowed the ship's side along the ship's membrane, the navy at the stronghold was still saluting the Intrepid, until the sea water completely submerged the ship's membrane, and the figures of the naval officers and soldiers on the shore disappeared completely on the other side of the sea.

After that, it was a trip to the bottom of the sea that I hadn't felt for a long time.

When the ship sinks into the water, it seems to have arrived in another space. The light presents a ribbon shape in the sea water. Occasionally, you will encounter sea creatures wandering around. The deep blue and blurred light are intertwined, adding a bit of mystery to the surroundings.

As the depth increases, the light in the water becomes dimmer, but the scene becomes more grand, with a vast seabed, continuous sea ridges, deep trenches, and incomplete, huge skeletons that seem to be Neptunes sleeping here... …

In the end, the Intrepid plunged headlong into a truly dark world, guided only by currents.

While the Intrepid was slowing down in the dark deep sea, the Fishman Island was bustling with preparations for the trip of their beloved king and queen.

Although it's a little disrespectful to say so, if the residents of Murloc Island have to compare Neptune and Otohime in their hearts, the great King Neptune...he may be a bonus.

Of course, King Neptune has guarded the Murloc Island for so many years, and everyone respects it very much, but if possible, they hope that His Majesty the King can move aside a little bit—it will affect their viewing of the princess.

It was in the midst of such high expectations that the gondola carrying the Neptune couple finally appeared above the port, causing huge cheers from the people.

"My dear, we have finally waited for this day." Standing together with her husband on the open-air gondola, Otohime leaned on Neptune's...tail with a happy face.

Both of them are mermaids...

Of course Otohime felt very happy, the last time she went to Marie Gioia, the atmosphere of the whole island of Murman Island was called - dying.

How can there be such a happy look.

"Ah yes yes yes." Neptune nodded repeatedly.

He was actually not so relieved.

Neptune has seen and beaten many more humans than Otohime.