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"Maybe I should plan to buy a new boat?" Lu Yuan calculated his assets, shook his rich money bag, and said richly. 【Read the latest chapter】
Including the ransom paid by McLaren and the several robberies, Lu Yuan's personal property finally exceeded 400,000 pesos - enough money for him to buy a four-star ship.
"It must be at least four hundred feet long, with three masts and a double-layered artillery deck! If you can't mount a 24-pounder gun, don't do it. It's best to have a 32-pounder gun! I'm already very depressed about the 16-pounder gun!" Lu Yuan said. , couldn't help but look at the sky outside the window.
If anyone knows him well, such as Evening Star, they will know that he has begun to yearn for the life above the sky again. Lu Yuan fantasized for a long time, and finally shook his head and returned to reality. It seems that after seeing the appearance of "Dawn", Lu Yuan has longed for the scene of driving a space battleship speeding through space... "The turret looks scary from a distance, and the five pairs of road wheels look close." Duo Rang People yearn for it.
"But, I think our ship is very good. Moreover, the Kraken is also a ship with a story now. What a pity it would be to replace it." Elizabeth, who has adapted to life at sea, said. She is now lying on the bed, holding a She ate the baked snacks mixed with clams and corn with great pleasure. It was not possible to see the ecstasy she felt when she first boarded the boat. Lu Yuan's "Navigation Diary" was spread out in front of her. Because as a magician, Lu Yuan always habitually records the process of each battle in detail, and has already formed several "Lu's Navigation Novels". And because every battle on the "Siren" is very whimsical, the entire voyage diary is more interesting than a knight's novel.
Once Elizabeth picked it up once, she could never put it down again. Even those things that she had experienced personally, she still seemed to enjoy them again.
"That's just what you think is good. This place is almost turning into a girls' dormitory!" Lu Yuan said depressedly, looking around. Look at the captain's cabin decorated like a female bedroom. There were sofas and beds filled with dolls, and cabinets full of snacks. He felt that he really couldn't bear it anymore. "I need a study! I need a laboratory! I need my captain's cabin! I need my coffin-like hammock! Of course, what I need most is to get you out of here! I would rather build you a luxurious palace on the bow of the ship. Then I’ll stuff you in! As long as you don’t compete with me for space.”
Elizabeth poked Misha who was half-lying on the sofa. Misha glared at Elizabeth angrily, saying that every time like this, she had to stand up for herself! "Dear, you may be disappointed, because the four-star ship is not much bigger than our current ship. If it is the kind of ship with enough space, it can only have three-star or above, and the length is more than three-star. A big boat of ten meters.”
"Then let's go get one!" Lu Yuan patted the table in front of him, "But it's strange recently. Are all pirates so poor? We have encountered a lot of four-star ships, but it seems that every three-star ship I haven't seen it before. It seems that we still need to do some intelligence work."
"Those with three stars and above are warships," Misha explained feebly. Lu Yuan's lack of common sense in this area was very serious. "Those with two stars and above are the main battleships of the navies of various countries. Among three-star ships, in addition to directly serving as In addition to the cruisers designed as battleships, there are two common three-star ships, the Galen galleon and the Pinas galleon, which are used both for military and civilian purposes.
As long as it is a three-star or above ship, it can be transformed into a naval warship in wartime, and its firepower is not weak at ordinary times.
Therefore, there may be countless four-star ships in the Caribbean, but there must be records of ships with three stars and above. It's unlikely we'll get it. Unless you are determined to be an enemy of a certain country... No, there are many three-star ships now, and big trading houses can also own them, but higher ones are definitely not allowed. "
"What about Spain?" Lu Yuan never gave up on his yearning.
"We are not officially wanted in Spain yet!" Misha couldn't bear it and sat up, half explaining and half complaining to Lu Yuan. "Lu, things are not as simple as you think. Even if we can grab a three-star or above big ship, there are too many issues to consider!
Big boats have deep drafts, both for repairs and maintenance. They all require higher-level shipwrights. At that time, we couldn't just find a small port to complete these tasks like we can now. We had to go to a specialized port.
The major ports are under the control of the four countries and Morgan, and the management of the entry and exit of large ships is very strict! As far as I know, among the numerous pirates in the Caribbean, there are only a few such as Morgan and others that own ships with three stars or above!
Therefore, even if we grab a three-star ship, we will still have to go ashore. By then, whether it is ship supply or post-war maintenance, it will become a big problem for us...unless we can get a privateering license from a certain country , otherwise you will be unable to enter the port. "
Lu Yuan was silent.
Being a bounty hunter is a dangerous road.
Although it looks just and honorable on the surface, the data clearly tells Lu Yuan that his relationship with the five major Caribbean forces and fourteen major organizations is declining! The reason is actually not difficult to understand - why pirates are so rampant is because there is support from various countries, forces, organizations, and even chambers of commerce behind them! They supported the pirates in completing all kinds of dirty work, were eliminated by Lu Yuan, and even had to knock out their teeth and swallow them in their stomachs. They paid huge bounties with tears. It's strange that they have such a good relationship!
"I'll find a way, but the ship must be changed. We really need a big ship!" Lu Yuan came to a conclusion on this issue. "We have space boxes available, so supplies are not a big problem. Otherwise, let's slowly find a way to solve it together! If it doesn't work, as long as we can persist for nine months... the problem will not become a problem." Nine months later, And he left.
As the battle continued to unfold, he had a very clear understanding of what kind of ships he needed now and in the future.
First of all, this ship should be a large platform that can accommodate a complete institutional system and have enough cabins to allow Lu Yuan to display his abilities in all aspects, from alchemy to combat, and transform them into the combat effectiveness of the warship.
At the same time, it can also carry enough supplies, and a one-time replenishment can sustain long-term, high-intensity battles. In other words, there must be a certain production capacity on board. Of course, this is difficult to do in this day and age. At this time, the only production is to dry fish and make it into dried fish.
In terms of combat effectiveness, Lu Yuan hopes to have a warship that can pose a threat to most targets.
This target includes a one-star ship. For example, British battleships, etc. This requires his ship to be at least the cruiser level.
What he likes is to fight like an assassin, hidden in the darkness, with a flash of cold light and a sword to seal the throat.
Instead of pretending to be a shipwreck, pretending to be a sneak attack, analyzing psychology, and making jokes... The name of this "opera house" makes it sound like they must be a group of guys who like to perform and be in the limelight. They didn't realize at all that Lu Yuan and the others were just because of the weakness of the ship and the gap in firepower. It could only be made up for through clever planning, which really made Lu Yuan extremely dissatisfied.
"And the sailors on the ship, Lu, you fed them too much! Now when they charge, their hands are protecting their bulging pockets." Elizabeth complained. certainly. This is just a metaphor. The pirates did not receive much money and had to wait for the division of the loot at the end of the month.
"It doesn't matter. After we dock, if you want to leave, let them leave." Lu Yuan nodded noncommittally. Almost all sailors now have accumulated wealth close to one thousand pesos, which is already richer than many ordinary citizens and countless times their previous income. So many sailors have been looking forward to coming ashore at the end of the month. Then use the money to pursue the life you long for. The traditional ways of spending money - prostitutes and rum, can no longer meet the needs of these pirates. They are now focusing on land, houses and wives!
It was almost the end of the month, and everyone was waiting to see whether the captain's promise could be fulfilled. They were even more nervous than Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan has no intention of retaining these people. He should leave as soon as he makes enough money. Anyway, the naval battle of the "Kraken". Mainly relying on Lu Yuan's boating skills. After these people spread the reputation of the "Siren", the number of people who want to board the ship will increase hundreds of times.
"You guys stay here, I'll go out and get some fresh air!" After looking at the layout of the room, Lu Yuan didn't even have a place to move around, so he had no choice but to push the door open and walk out. The two women were left laughing.
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Lu Yuan walked along the side of the ship and greeted the sailors casually. He gave straightforward and clear answers to any inquiries about the division of the spoils, which made the pirates feel at ease and cheered up.
Because they have never seen so much money, the closer to the end of the month, the more worried these guys are about Lu Yuan's default... Lu Yuan actually understands this idea. If he was a little vague at this time, it might trigger a ship-wide rebellion.
Until he saw Kim and Doug the Parrot sitting on the poop of the ship.
"Hi, how are you?" Lu Yuan sat down next to him. "You can't stay in the cabin either?"
"I..." Jin rubbed his hands in embarrassment, not knowing how to answer. He wanted to say "I haven't assigned a cabin yet", but from other people's mouths, he already knew that this person was the captain of the Siren, "Magician", so he didn't dare to talk nonsense even if he didn't have the courage.
"I'm not feeling well! Lu, I think we need to have a good discussion about the issue you gave me a dog's name!" The parrot flew over and landed on Jin's shoulder, protesting loudly.
"Jin, you will be the chef's assistant on the ship from now on. Do you know this?" Lu Yuan pretended not to hear and asked Jin's shoulder.
"Yeah! I used to work in a bar, so there's no problem with this!" Jin finally found a question he could answer and immediately nodded happily.
"The bar is really talented... So, Jin! Can I entrust you with your first job?" Lu Yuan suddenly stretched out his hand, grabbed the parrot's wings like lightning, and lifted it down, "Give it to me Make it the main dish of the evening! I want it on the barbecue! Stuff lemon into your belly and make sure your mouth is stuck with nuts... "
"Ah! Ah!" The parrot screamed in terror, grabbing Jin's sleeves with its two claws and pulling itself outward. It lost a lot of feathers before it could free itself from Lu Yuan's hand. "You are threatening a pet!" it yelled, then flapped its wings and quickly fled to the observation tower.
"Isn't it your first mate?" Jin asked in surprise.
"First mate? It's my food reserve. My first mate is that guy!" Lu Yuan pointed at August, who was holding a wine bottle in the distance and supervising the sailors on the deck, "He is me The first mate is also the owner of this ship..."
"So Captain, is this ship really the Kraken? Is the image on our bow really a Kraken?"
"Ah. That's right, kid. As you can see, you are now on the boat you heard about, but it's not as magical as you thought..."
Two people in the stern. Chatting leisurely.
At this time, it was getting late in Qixia, and the weather was just right.
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"Captain! Captain!" The parrot that had just escaped flew back in an awkward manner and landed on Lu Yuan's shoulder. "Captain, your adjutant Doug is reporting to you that a ship has appeared ahead. Do ships of unknown ownership need to be bombarded?!"
"Got it, no need to make a fuss, that's the ship I'm waiting for. By the way, Doug. I thought you were going to continue discussing names with me?"
"No, I suddenly feel that the name Doug suits me very well... Woah~ woof~, you see, maybe I am not really a parrot, hey. Captain, why are you covering your face?" The parrot tilted its head and looked at it strangely. he.
"Become a star for me! You dead bird!" Lu Yuan grabbed the parrot by the neck and threw it out with all his strength! He was really shocked by the parrot's integrity.
But not long after, Doug flew back again, spinning far above Lu Yuan's head, shouting loudly, "I am a parrot. I am definitely not a bird!" It seemed that he was greatly affected by being regarded as a bird. The same insult!
"But you can fly?" Jin said.
The angry parrot rushed towards him like an arrow and pecked him hard on the forehead!
"Am I going to call you a fish just because you can swim?!"
Young Jin was speechless.
Lu Yuan listened to their argument, rubbed his chin and thought, "I heard that this guy's hometown is Brazil? I want this opportunity to send him back... He will definitely become the life mentor of all parrots! How can I be the only one? Unlucky people!?"
Lu Yuan didn't remember it at all. It was he who used the first half of the summoned demon "pet" to awaken the parrot's intelligence. The reason why this parrot has become so annoying is largely due to the fact that he was fed too much bad information during his initiation.
*****
"Dear, long time no see!"
Goodbye Cheng Yuyue's flowery smiling face that needs to be seen by looking up. Lu Yuan couldn't help but sigh again. Although Cheng Yuyue's appearance has not changed from before, she is now standing in high spirits with Ye Zi on a three-star Pinas galleon. It is the same kind of galleon that Lu Yuan took when he first entered the Caribbean and was treated as a slave. Sailing boat - when the two boats were parked side by side, the other's deck was three meters higher than where Lu Yuan was standing...
"Honey, come down here, be careful when you speak in a loud voice!" Lu Yuan pretended that the two of them were far away from each other, put his hand like a trumpet to his lips and shouted loudly, while making some complaints. Rumei's, one look at it and you know it's just for show off!
After a while, Lu Yuan, Ye Piaoling, Cheng Yuyue, and Zhuo Xiaoji sat in the captain's cabin of the Siren. As for why not go to the Samsung ship to talk? Lu Yuan said, I will be jealous if I see it...
"You've been doing well lately!" Lu Yuan pointed at the big ship outside the window and said viciously, "It's already like this. I believe it's not difficult to cover a little girl, right? Why do you still insist on giving me your wife?"
"Small business, it's all small business," Ye Zi laughed so hard that he pretended not to understand Lu Yuan's teasing, "Everything was just messed up, and I got it with the help of an NPC! I can't compare to your boss. , now the reputation of the "Opera House" is spread all over the northern Caribbean, and everyone gives a thumbs up when they mention it, it is definitely this one!" He raised his thumbs and then added. "I heard that Morgan is planning to cause trouble for you."
"And," Lu Yuan couldn't believe that others were doing better than him, he looked Ye Zi up and down, and pointed at his exposed big teeth, "We haven't seen him for more than half a month, why are your teeth so yellow? What if this was in the Caribbean? If you live in the sea for ten months, wouldn't you also be able to have big yellow teeth as powerful as a pirate?!"
Ye Zi immediately closed his mouth with a wry smile on his face. The yellowing of his teeth can be said to be his heartache during this time! Between the food on the ship, the sea breeze and the regular imbalance of vitamin intake, his teeth jumped off the cliff like crazy! Sanitary conditions in the Caribbean...wait, there is no sanitation here. Seeing that Lu Yuan and his two girlfriends both had snow-white teeth, I knew that this guy must have a way to take care of them, but... I was really embarrassed to speak at this time.
"And my dear Yueyue," Lu Yuan held Cheng Yuyue's hand numbly and sighed repeatedly, "look at these rough hands. The sea breeze here is strong, and I don't even need to put on hand cream. Oops, His face is so dark!"
Cheng Yuyue's dark face was caused by him!
After the two of them were depressed by the shock, Lu Yuan proudly took out some good wine to entertain the three of them. By the way, act as a confidant.
"Morgan can find me, um, did you go out of your way to betray me?"
Ye Zi and Cheng Yuyue both showed surprised expressions! Although they did do it and had no intention of hiding it, they were just thinking about how to tell Lu Yuan. They didn't expect that he could guess such a thing!
"I'm sorry! Lu! It's because..." Cheng Yuyue explained hurriedly.
"Peter Brad", Lu Yuan interrupted her and once again said the name that shocked the two of them. Since Lu Yuan got help from Misha and Helen, his news channels have become much smoother. After each arrival in port, they went to the local bar. You can always get news that others don’t know. "After I learned that you rescued the legendary British captain Peter Blood, I arranged for someone to inquire about it."
Lu Yuan pointed to the big ship outside the window. Peter Blood must be at the wheel now, and continued, "He was framed. He took away the ship, the legendary two-star warship 'Barbados', and he also He was sold to the plantation as a slave... Since you rescued him, of course you must look for opportunities to help him return to England. Only in this way can he regain his status and regain the battleship! And the best intermediary is none other than Morgan Mo number……"
Lu Yuan crossed his hands and put his elbows on the table, making a commander-in-chief gesture, "Although I didn't guess that you would use my information in exchange, I knew it after meeting you. What I don't understand is, In that case, why do you still send the chicken here?" He looked at Zhuo Xiaoji who was timidly hiding behind Ye Zi, "This is unscientific."
"She... asked for it herself!" Ye Zi looked at Zhuo Xiaoji worriedly, and Lu Yuan also looked at Zhuo Xiaoji, but neither of them said anything else.
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After sending the two people off on the boat, Lu Yuan first said something to Zhuo Xiaoji who was following him. "Hide in the cabin and don't come out!" Then he clapped his hands vigorously, attracting the attention of the sailors on the deck, and then shouted loudly, "Sound the alarm! Raise the siren flag! Notice! Prepare to fight!"
The sailors on the deck immediately became busy! "Dang Dang Dang~~~", the iron bell rang rapidly, and the sailors rolled down from the hammocks and joined the ranks of preparing for war.
Lu Yuan stood on the stern of the ship, leaning on a two-foot-long spear, staring at the pirates with stern eyes, his whole body burning with fighting spirit!
"Aren't you angry?" A timid voice sounded from behind.
Lu Yuan didn't need to look back to know that Zhuo Xiaoji did not return to the captain's room obediently.
"No!" Lu Yuan replied coldly, "I am the only person they can betray."
Don't look at the majestic appearance of Cheng Yuyue and Ye Zi driving a three-star sailboat. But Lu Yuan knew that because of their lack of strength, they actually had very limited resources, whether it was the resources to make friends with various major forces, or the resources of money and force. Lu Yuan even suspected that they might have spent every copper in order to maintain that three-star guy.
As Peter Brad's partners, they must show sufficient ability, so betraying Lu Yuan is not an option, but a only option, which Lu Yuan can understand.
Ye Zi and Cheng Yuyue also talked about Morgan's situation in detail.
According to what they said, the person Morgan sent this time was a guy that Morgan had always wanted to get rid of. That guy had always wanted to take the ship and his people directly to Britain. Although Morgan was loyal to Britain, he was in a semi-independent position after all. How could he tolerate this kind of thing? Because he clearly knew that Britain saw how big his tail was and was thinking of ways to weaken him, so he endured it while arranging for him to fight Lu Yuan.
Anyway, no matter which of the two ships is finished, Morgan will be happy.
Of course, Ye Zi also thought that Lu Yuan would be fine, so he sent the chicken over. While betraying Lu Yuan, he also patted his chest and pretended to be a brother. If a brother was in trouble, he would send his wife away all the way... Lu Yuan looked at his parrot in silence. Is there any epidemic in the Caribbean recently? Are you all trying your best to lose your moral integrity? !
When the "Siren" was just getting ready, a black sail appeared in the sky, with a black flag flying on it - two opposing sickles with a skeleton locked in them. The style was somewhat familiar.
