"Extra number! Extra number!"
On the street, a newsboy was carrying a backpack full of newspapers, waving the newspaper in his hand and shouting:
"A war breaks out outside the City of Generosity between the Kingdom of China and the 28-nation coalition led by the Navy Headquarters!"
"It's the Dawn Pirates again!?"
"What was the outcome of the war!? Was it won or lost!?"
"If you want to know, go buy a newspaper! Did all your money go to buy alcohol!? You drunkard!"
"It's so long-winded!"
A large group of people surrounded the newsboy and paid for the newspaper.
"The 70,000 North Sea Allied Forces were completely wiped out!?"
"The life or death of Admiral Akainu is unknown!?"
"The newly promoted Vice Admiral, Yixiao died in battle——!"
"Is this fake news!?" A passerby quickly turned back to the beginning of the article and took a closer look at the name of the newspaper: "But this is World Economic News——!"
"What will Beihai become like!?" A man held his head in his hands and wailed in a low voice: "Is Beihai going to be ruled by pirates like the New World?"
"Who knows..." An old man blew out a breath of smoke, and the white smoke rising up made his weathered face looming:
"In short, it may be worse than the current situation, or it may be better..."
"Old man?" Others turned to look at the old man and asked in surprise: "Why do you think so?"
"Hahaha...cough..." The old man's laughter was mixed with coughing and inexplicable emotions, and he whispered: "Every year, just burdening the 'Heavenly Gold' makes everyone exhausted..."
"This time the North Sea Allied Forces failed, our king...ha!" The old man said in a nasal voice, revealing his disdain for the king: "Do you think he will do nothing?" "
"..." The surrounding crowd suddenly fell silent.
Torrance is a member of the World Government, but this time it did not send troops. In other words, the country did not establish trade relations with China.
Torrance is located in the northernmost region of the North Sea. It is covered with ice and snow for half of the year, and ordinary people can only rely on thick cotton clothes and strong liquor to keep warm.
The cost of living remains high, and for three or four months it is too cold to go out to work. Just the cost of living and the amount of money paid to heaven are overwhelming for most civilians. Update without error@
The king of Torrance is also a greedy person. He changes the law every year to charge exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes from the people, such as "road ice and snow cleaning fees", "firewood pollution control fees" and so on.
As for whether the money was used for these cleverly named projects, the public does not know.
Every year, hundreds of civilians freeze to death on the roadside because their properties are confiscated because they cannot pay.
If the war is unfavorable this time and the so-called "Liao Rating Training Rating Suppression" and other fees are charged, many poor people will be forced to death.
A man moved his lips a few times, and finally asked the most worrying question: "What should we do?"
"What else can I do?" The people around me replied dejectedly: "Work hard to make money!"
"Have you heard?" A man asked cautiously: "There seems to be no need to pay heavenly gold in China."
"Hahaha!" The bearded man laughed heartily: "The Dawn Pirates are trying to steal gold from the World Government, so of course they don't have to make money from poor people like us!"
Then he patted the man's shoulder with his hand: "If you go to sea and become a pirate, you don't have to pay the heavenly gold!"
"What stupid things are you talking about!" The man was startled and quickly retracted his head into his clothes to hide his appearance: "This is a capital crime!"
"Hmph!" The bearded man snorted coldly and said, "Anyway, if you continue to stay in this country, you will have your bones and marrow sucked out by this extremely greedy king..."
"I might as well find a way to go to China and find a way out!"
"You're crazy!" The people around him were startled by his thoughts and quickly took a step back, trying to distance themselves from the bearded man.
"I don't have to pay taxes for these two years..." The old man shook his head and said: "The Kingdom of China will definitely collect taxes in the future, but I don't know how to pay the taxes. (This chapter is not finished yet!)
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"Get out of the way! Get out of the way!" Before he finished speaking, the neatly dressed guards formed a line. One person in front, holding a stack of notices in his hand, walked to the place where the latest decree was read out, summoned the nearby people, and read out loudly: Junqu Pavilion
"His Majesty King Hilmer has a decree:"
"Recently, the North Sea has been threatened by the Dawn Pirates. Warships, merchant ships, and cruise ships of the Beihai participating countries are often destroyed and looted by the Dawn Pirates, seriously damaging the rights and interests of their countries and the safety of their people!"
"In order to protect national security and people's property, we are hereby recruiting soldiers from the public! Build ten large warships!"
"Each citizen must pay 100,000 beli for adults and 100,000 beli for children to pay for military training and the manufacture of ordnance..."
"What!? You still have to pay!?"
"We have already paid this year's heavenly gold, and there is no more left -!"
"Hilmer! Get out of here!"
The crowd was in an uproar and exploded like boiling water.
"Who was it just now!?" A guard who looked like a captain had a gloomy face. He took a step forward and shouted angrily: "How dare you call the king by his name!?"
"..."
The crowd's voice dropped and immediately rose back up:
"so what!?"
"One hundred thousand beli for an adult! I can't let anyone live anymore!"
The crowd surrounding him boldly moved forward.
"Shua——"
The group of guards pulled out their weapons in unison, and the shining blades reflected the cold light, causing the crowd around them to immediately silence:
"Whoever dares to take another step forward will be committing treason!"
"..."
There was silence among the crowd. The crime of treason could be arrested on the spot, and there would be no explanation for the death. Even the bearded man who wanted to go to sea just now was frozen in place and did not dare to move.
"Humph!" The captain sneered and glanced around to scare everyone away, then posted the notice in his hand on the bulletin board and announced loudly:
"This fee will be charged in three months!"
"If one person joins the army, the whole family can be exempted from paying fees! - Provided that he passes the selection conditions for conscription!"
After the announcement, the captain led his men to the next bulletin board.
After the guards left, the remaining crowd began to discuss:
"I can't make so much money in three months!"
"You are a single man and you only need to pay one hundred thousand beli. I have a wife and children. What can I do!?"
A group of people sighed. Some wanted to leave the country, but did not have enough courage. Not everyone can make the decision to lose their familiar environment and live in a completely unfamiliar place with no acquaintances.
What's more, the cost of leaving the Kingdom of Torrance and traveling to other countries is not cheap. @精品\/书馆*First update~~
Most people can only complain with their mouths and work hard to earn enough money.
"Hahaha!" King Hilmer sat on the throne, his fat body filled with clothes and bulging.
He raised the goblet in his hand, and the deep red wine was like the blood of the people. He drank it in one gulp, showing a gloating expression: "Let those idiots trade with the Dawn Pirates privately. This time, You must have suffered a big loss!"
Larson, the secretary who was sitting down, bent down and complimented: "It was your Majesty's foresight that prevented the Kingdom of Torrance from suffering such losses."
"..." Hilma froze, an unnatural expression appeared on his face, and nodded.
He also wanted to make a deal with the Dawn Pirates, but the Kingdom of Torrance was too far away and it was too late to get news of the trade, so he escaped.
Hilmer put down the wine glass in his hand: "We should take this opportunity to defeat that damn Kingdom of France..."
"But, Your Majesty..." the secretary reminded: "The World Government has warned those of us who have not participated in the war, not to take the opportunity to attack those who have participated in the war."
"...Hmph!" Hilmer snorted coldly. He had to listen to the World Government's warning. However, he does not intend to completely obey the orders of the World Government. At least he wants to teach his enemy, the Kingdom of France, a small lesson...
"Your Majesty——!" Larson suddenly said. (This chapter is not finished yet!)
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"Huh?" Hilmer stretched out his hand to summon a nearby attendant and ordered the attendant to pour him wine. Then he turned to look at his secretary: "What else do you want?"
"Should we suspend the collection of military training and shipbuilding fees for a while?"
"Didn't I get a three-month reprieve?" Hilmer said plausibly: "There are not many kings who consider the people like me!"
"Yes!" Larson praised repeatedly and continued: "But many citizens will die because of this tax..."
"This is my country!" Hilmer threw the wine glass in his hand, and the half-full crimson liquid spilled all on the secretary. The wine glass fell on the thick carpet and rolled around twice, angry. The roar echoed in the hall:
"Whatever I want to do! Just do it!"
"It would be best if all those untouchables who can't pay taxes die!"
"His Majesty!"
"Come here!" Hilmer called two guards in armor: "Throw him out!"
"yes!"
The guards stood on the left and right, holding the clerk and dragging him away forcefully.
"Hmph!" Hilmer reached out and took the towel handed over by the attendant, wiped his hands, which were accidentally stained with sprinkles, and waved away the attendant who was holding the wine: "Get off! The wine has become terrible!"
Some countries in the North Sea caused some minor riots due to their disrespect in the war.
Malinfando, located in the center of the world, is also at the center of the storm.
"Report to the marshal!" A sailor rushed into the office nervously: "There is no news about General Sakaski yet!"
"I understand." Warring States waved his hands solemnly.
"There is no news, which is also a good thing." Karp rarely ran around, sitting calmly on the sofa, comforting his old friend: "With Sakaski's ability, he will not die so easily."
"Hmm..." Sengoku responded absently.
"But the enemy is Kui Long, and it's hard to say what happened..." Lieutenant General He added next to him: "Even that Yixia... died on the battlefield."
Lieutenant General He's hegemonic power can sense Yixiao's amazing strength, which is not much weaker than the three current generals.
Even he... Perhaps, the Navy has to prepare for the worst.
Warring States showed a sad expression, Yixiao was personally sent out by him, even though he knew that this battle was not easy, Yixiao still accepted the order. The most important thing is that Yixiao's acting style suits him very well.
Unexpectedly, we have only been colleagues for a few months...
"Cheer up, Warring States." Lieutenant General He sighed and comforted softly: "This is not your responsibility, so you don't have to bear it all on yourself."
"No, this is my responsibility..." Warring States shook his head and cheered up: "Now, the most important thing is to find Sakaski."
"After you find Sakaski, you should give yourself a holiday..." Lieutenant General He said, "Otherwise, the string you have been tightening will break sooner or later."
"Alas..." Warring States smiled bitterly: "The kings of the Beihai alliance countries also clamored for me to give an explanation. A total of 70,000 troops were wiped out, and I, the navy marshal, have done my job..."
At this time, a navy lieutenant walked in from outside and saluted: "Marshal Star invites you to go to Marinjoia."
"I understand." Zhan Guo nodded and prepared to stand up and leave the table.
"Old guy, isn't it enough for you to take the blame?" Garp picked his nose and expressed his dissatisfaction. First update@
"Garp, don't say such things!" Lieutenant General He gave Garp a stern look.
"Hey!" Garp continued to pick his nose nonchalantly.
The navy lieutenant who was responsible for delivering the order was observant and turned a deaf ear. The names of these officers were frightening. He was just a little shrimp. If he didn't handle it well, he would be the unlucky one.
"No, I asked for it myself."
"Warring States, you -" Lieutenant General He showed a surprised look: "Do you want to retire?"
Garp also reacted and advised: "Sengoku, there is currently no one in the Navy who is more suitable for this position than you!"
"I'll come back as soon as I go." Warring States shook his head and left with the messenger.
Garp and Lieutenant General Crane were left behind. (This chapter is not finished yet!)
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The two looked at each other.
As soon as they met, the star with white curly hair and a fluffy beard said, "Sengoku, we know what you think."
"We have also talked with Kong and believe that now is not the time." The long-bearded star said: "Now, the Navy cannot afford to lose another marshal."
The Warring States Marshal lowered his gaze: "But in this war, someone needs to bear the responsibility for defeat."
"We knew about the defeat in advance." Xing said with a splayed beard and a birthmark on his forehead: "It has long been the case that those alliance countries that have a close relationship with the Dawn Pirates have suffered huge losses and turned to hate the Dawn Pirates. You implemented the strategy well."
"..."
The star with short golden hair said: "We will stop those kings from making noise for you, and you will continue to be your marshal."
"...Who will bear the responsibility for the lives of those soldiers?"
The bald man in a white robe snorted: "What are the lives of tens of thousands of people compared to the balance of the sea?"
"...I understand." Seng Guo suppressed the anger that was about to explode, then turned and left.
"Remember, your navy is just the 'outer' face of the World Government. "
Warring States paused, and then left without saying a word. .
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