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"Hey! Who are you?! What are you doing!" John Workman shouted, pointing a flintlock gun forward.
Lu Yuan and several "upper class people" stood behind him.
As soon as they entered the artillery deck, they saw Zade Capa's body thrown aside, and the clothes on the body were torn to pieces. Then a thin man with gray hair was squatting by the door of the treasure house, using all his strength to He was holding a crowbar... Obviously he couldn't find the key, so he was eager to pry it open. He was so focused that even if John Workman pointed a gun at him, he didn't notice it. Keep working.
"I guess Zad Kapa must have buried gunpowder down there..." Lu Yuan muttered to himself. Before he could finish speaking, the wizened old man dropped the crowbar in fright and jumped quickly. Go aside. "Ha, I thought you couldn't hear me!" Lu Yuan said mockingly. He knew who this guy was, and he even knew his little plans clearly.
But now, he still likes to watch with a cold eye and see the next attitude of these people, which will determine his integration method - whether these people are willing or not, Lu Yuan must come up with a qualified team before going to sea. Come.
"Wait...you are...Henrik Van Dyck?! That shipbuilder!" Father Padre Angel shouted in surprise, "Are you still alive?!"
"Yes, I'm alive, I'm still alive... Damn Padley, I remember you... Open the door for me! Let me see my money!" He muttered nervously, but he didn't dare at all. Close to the door of the treasure house. Several veterans present knew Zad Capa very well. This man would definitely destroy what he couldn't get. It would be a strange thing if he didn't put a powder keg below.
"Are you Henrik Van Dyke? The person who helped Tissei Dan leave the Shipwreck Island?!" The loan shark businessman Pedro Hotado also awakened his memory, because Tissei Dan was his predecessor. And So far, he is the only person who has left Shipwreck Island.
"God, what day is it today? There is nothing better than this! You can help us build another ship!" He turned to Lu Yuan and said, "Although you mentioned Zad Capa and Dong The ship of the Indian Company. And one of his diving boats. But if we build a new ship ourselves, we don’t have to fight or go damn underwater. Wouldn’t this be a better idea? Anyway, there is never a shortage of shipbuilders on this island. Material……"
"There is no diving ship..." the old shipbuilder Henrik Van Dyke interjected. He has calmed down now, looking at the people in front of him, squinting his eyes... I don't know what kind of idea he is thinking." The ship that De Capa asked for never existed only on paper. There were so many problems that needed to be solved that I never built it..."
"I found the key," John Workman shouted in the distance. He took the silver key he took out from Zad Capa's hand and successfully opened the door to the treasure house.
For a time, golden and silver light filled the entire gun deck, and everyone held their breath as they looked at the wealth that filled most of the cabin. Such a magnificent sight is rare to see in a lifetime! Only Henrik Van Dyke muttered, "It's less than I expected..." Then he stood at the hatch, his thin body blocking everyone's view of the wealth. "Don't look, these are all mine. Reward. In return, I will build a ship big enough to withstand wind and waves, and take you away from here!"
"Mr. Lu... look..." the bar owner Hill Brenner asked somewhat sarcastically. After all, Lu Yuan accounted for the largest share, and the person who just promised to share the money was also Lu Yuan... the store manager. , the two prominent figures, the priest, turned their heads and pretended not to hear.
"Impossible!" Lu Yuan did not speak, but Pedro Hotadu stood up and refused. Although the money nominally belonged to Lu Yuan, the reality was that he had signed an investment agreement with Lu Yuan, and the money would It was the capital he used to start a loan sharking business in the Caribbean! "How much did Tisse Dan give you? One million pesos? Two million pesos? No matter how much he gave you, we will hire you with an increase of 15%! But you want it all? That's impossible!"
"I agree! Lu has no obligation to pay for all of us." John Workman also stood up. He had fought side by side with Lu Yuan, and he couldn't stand these people crossing the river and burning bridges. The reason why they were like this was first of all because of Lu Yuan They seem to be "kind" and have not done anything threatening so far; secondly, Lu Yuan also wants help from them. After all, one person cannot drive a ship, he needs adjutants and crew members.
If they knew what Lu Yuan had done in the past, they wouldn't dare to hack Lu Yuan's money if they had the courage!
"Padley, you didn't tell them, did you?" Henrik Van Dyke, the shipbuilder, asked the priest. Seeing the priest lowering his head in shame, he laughed mockingly, and then said it indifferently. The reason was revealed, "You people who are coming later have no idea how critical the situation is now! Do you know why Shipwreck City only occupies a small part of Shipwreck Island? Let me tell you, twenty years ago, Shipwreck Island was much bigger than it is now!
Back then, I built a boat for Tisei Dan and asked him to leave Shipwreck Island, which obviously angered Cory Busso. At that time, the weather suddenly cleared up like it had been a few days ago... and everyone on Shipwreck Island was shocked. The carnival started...but within a few days after that, the weather turned gloomy. First there was heavy rain, then strong winds and thunder, and finally an unprecedented tsunami! I still remember those huge mountain-like waves that were tens of meters high! The shipwreck island disintegrated in the huge waves and sank to the bottom of the sea! The shipwreck city you see now is only such a small piece - that is.[,! ] Because twenty years ago, after the big storm, there was only such a small piece of Shipwreck Island left!
The current Shipwreck Island was regenerated in the past twenty years... Now, Cory Busso is angry again... Do you still think you have a choice?"
He grabbed his white hair proudly, turned around and jumped down towards the coin mountain in the bottom warehouse, preparing to have a good time on it.
Unfortunately, a hand grabbed the collar of the back of his neck, leaving him hanging in mid-air.
"Don't worry, I have one more question..." He could only turn around and glare at Lu Yuan who was carrying him. Lu Yuan was unaware and asked himself, "How much Tisei Dan did you receive?" money?"
"All! Hehe~" He showed his burnt teeth and smiled proudly. "As a British shipbuilder, my price is always like this... If you want me to build a ship for you, you must hand over all your property. !"
"Understood..." Lu Yuan nodded. He turned around and looked at the expressions of those people calmly. Father Padley Angel, tavern owner Hill Brenner and store manager Eric Yoo Ste. obviously experienced that tsunami, and they deliberately concealed this. The loan shark businessman Pedro Hotado and the white-headed guy John Workman were shocked by the news of the catastrophe, and thought of standing outside The two hundred residents didn't know how to react for a moment.
But obviously, these five people are silent.
Lu Yuan carried the shipbuilder and walked in front of these people. He raised his hand and made a gesture on Henrik Van Dyke's withered neck, "With just one twist like this, I can turn away all my hopes." Stifle." Looking at those frightened faces, Lu Yuan shook his head, "A simple test allowed me to see through your hypocrisy. So, gentlemen, the days of freedom are over, and next is the era of power!"
"You can't..." Father Padley Angel stood up first. But then Lu Yuan made a twisting motion at the shipbuilder's neck, blocking his next words.
"John..."
"Yes, Mr. Lu."
"Call me Captain."
"...Yes, Captain." This time John Workman gave a formal military salute, and then stood upright in front of Lu Yuan.
"I appoint you as the first mate, select people who have been sailors and sailors from the residents, organize them, bring them here, and pack the money in boxes."
"Yes, Captain!" He saluted, glanced at those people, and turned to leave. As the only force that could resist Lu Yuan, as soon as he walked away, the remaining people immediately fell into an awkward silence.
"Padley Angel." He called the priest by his full name.
"No! I will never serve a tyrant! It's impossible for Zad Capa, and neither are you!" the priest immediately said excitedly.
"I heard that you know medical skills, so I appointed you as a doctor and a priest..."
"I reject!"
"Shut up and listen!" Lu Yuan walked up to him and glared at him with a sense of oppression. "If you accept this position, I will allow everyone who boards the ship to keep their private property. No matter how many it is. If someone offends me, I will also hand him over to you. But if you do not accept this position, then I will directly execute those people! You should understand that among these two hundred people, I only need eight Ten men sailing the ship... There is so much wealth in the shipwreck city, I would rather store more."
Padley Angel tremblingly held the Bible and kept praying, "I have never seen... I have never seen..."
"I'll take it as your consent."
"Wait!" He bit his lip several times before summoning the courage to say, "What do you think of...Protestantism?!"
"Believe whatever you want."
"What?! What do you mean?!" Padley Angel's eyes widened and he couldn't believe what he heard.
Lu Yuan stood in front of him, helped him hold the Bible that he almost dropped, and said in a clear tone: "I just need you to work hard and I won't care about your souls! You can believe in whatever you like, Complete freedom... No one is allowed to cause trouble on religious grounds on my ship! Otherwise I will give him a taste of the whip."
"Okay, I hope you will do what you say." Padley Angel bowed and left. When he went out, he bumped heavily.
"You two," Lu Yuan said angrily to the owner of the shop and tavern, "I will appoint one of you as the logistics officer. The selection criteria will be based on who does a good job. I need you to start collecting the following immediately. Supplies: 60 of the best 32-pound guns, 400 cwt of canvas, 1,300 cwt of ship planks, 120 cwt of raw rubber..." He casually mentioned a long list of supplies, and the two bosses had to hurry up. Remembering.
Only the seemingly confident shipbuilder Henrik Van Dyck, even though he was hanging on Lu Yuan's hand, still held his son in his arms, looking like he was waiting to see your joke! But after Lu Yuan clearly reported the list of supplies, his mouth opened wider and wider, with an expression as if he had seen a ghost. When Lu Yuan finished speaking, he suddenly screamed, "How do you know?! How do you do that?" You'll know! Have you seen my drawings?"
"Go! If you need money, ask Pedro Hotadu." Seeing Lu Yuan suppress the priest and John, the two people could only bow and leave, and did not dare to delay to collect supplies. These people, Everyone can mobilize some manpower, and there is no shortage of manpower.
Lu Yuan finally turned to loan shark businessman Pedro Hotadu, "You persisted but did not persist to the end, which makes me doubt your character. If you increase the interest rate by 2, I will consider signing a new contract with you." contract."
wear.[,! ] Dro Hotadu felt as if he had taken gall, and his facial features twisted together. But he still did not dare to argue. He just bowed and hurriedly prepared a new contract. 2. That will be another million pesos per year. The amount is enough to make him feel heartbroken.
"As for you?!" Lu Yuan finally brought Henrik Van Dyke in front of him and took out a silver coin. "This is all my property now, I will buy your boat!" He didn't wait for Henry K. Van Dyke shouted and stuffed the silver coins directly into his mouth to stop his words.
Lu Yuan leaned close to his ear and said softly: "It doesn't matter whether you agree or not... Anyway, what I want is the three-star ship that has been built on the top of the mountain, the 'San Gabriel' !"
Henrik Van Dyke's eyes suddenly bulged out! He didn't understand how Lu Yuan knew! After Tisei Dan left, Zad Capa imprisoned him on the island. As a result, he spent 20 years using various materials dismantled from the island to finally repair the cruiser! This was his biggest secret. He had never told anyone, but now Lu Yuan revealed it!
Of course he didn't know that Lu Yuan found him, the blueprints and the intact "San Gabriel" on the first day he came to the island. The two of them even had an intimate drunken moment under the influence of magic. It was just Lu Yuan. In order to mislead Cory Busso and buy himself enough time to strengthen, he has kept silent.
"Two million pesos!" Henrik Van Dyke could no longer care about his reserve. He hurriedly took out the silver coin from his mouth and shouted hurriedly. "The ship is still a semi-finished product, and you were already there just now Collect strengthening materials, right?! Those are all designed by me, and only I can be the best! Give me two million pesos, and I will give you the best cruiser in the world!"
One-star battleships: battleships, heavy galleons...; two-star battleships: frigates, war galleons...; three-star battleships: cruisers, galleons...
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ps: In order to advance the plot, today's two chapters have more dialogue, because we don't plan to waste more time on the shipwreck island, but the plot needs to be sorted out completely.
ps2: Please vote for me!
