Chapter 12 Kendo Instructor
Navy Headquarters, Marine Fando.
At this moment, in the navy marshal's office.
After hanging up the phone, the Warring States Marshal crossed his hands and placed them in front of his chin, frowning, looking thoughtful.
Then he seemed to remember something. He lowered his head and opened a huge drawer below. He stretched out his hand towards the place where the pirate bounty in the East China Sea was placed, as if he was looking for something. After flipping through it, he took out a Zhang offers a reward.
[Name: Mock]
[Bounty: 30,000,000 Baileys]
Yes, this is exactly the bounty of Mock, the captain of the Mock Pirates who caused a headache for the 16th branch of the East China Sea.
Logically speaking, as a naval marshal, he wouldn't care too much about pirates like this. Although the bounty of 30 million Baileys is already very high in the weakest sea, it is still just a pirate after all. Just a 30 million Bailey little pirate staying in the East China Sea.
As long as he didn't enter the Grand Channel and didn't make any noise, it would be a trivial matter to the Navy Headquarters.
As for the 16th branch of the Navy, although it does apply for funds frequently, according to the investigation of the trial personnel, the application materials of the 16th branch are legal and compliant. The only thing that makes people suspicious is that it is too frequent.
However.
Now it seems...
Warring States lowered his head and frowned as he looked at the reward notice in his hand, "It seems that the 16th Branch has been wronged."
Being able to escape from Garp was even recognized by Garp, and Garp also asked Garp to propose a bounty of 50 million. It is indeed not something that a mere naval branch can solve.
This kind of pirate is indeed a bit of trouble for the weakest sea in the East China Sea.
It's incredible that Branch 16 has been able to contend with it for so long.
only.
Why does such a powerful pirate stay in the East China Sea?
Doesn’t that guy have any ambitions?
If there is no ambition, why do you keep harassing the 16th Navy Branch?
What kind of hatred is this?
In addition, Warring States also had some impressions of the base commander of the 16th branch, Dande Xiache.
After all, he was once a genius captain in the navy, but it seemed that he had started to deteriorate since he was devolved.
I have been staying in Donghai for so many years without any outstanding achievements.
At that time, he also suspected that Colonel Xia Che, who had no record of success but kept catching the Mok Pirates, was really cooperating with the pirates to defraud military expenses?
But now it seems...
Since even the old guy Garp said that, maybe it wasn't what they thought.
Although Garp has always been a carefree guy, he has not had much energy since Roger, the Pirate King, was tried, and he always comes to steal his snacks, but as Garp's partner for many years, Sengoku knows that Garp cannot do this kind of thing. He lied to him about the matter.
You know, that guy is a pirate.
As a naval hero, Garp wouldn't want to cooperate with a pirate, right~
What are you planning?
Warring States shook his head with a hint of ridiculousness in his mouth, continued to look at the reward order in his hand, and muttered to himself with a headache, "It seems that another big pirate is about to appear in the East China Sea."
Ace just escaped last time and caused a lot of trouble in the Great Channel and the New World. Now another big pirate has appeared in the East China Sea.
Is it possible that something big will happen to this weakest sea?
The only good thing now is probably that the Mock Pirates are still staying in the East China Sea and have not entered the Great Channel~
Thinking of this, Warring States pondered for a moment, then picked up a pen and marked the reward order above. , directly crossed out the 3 and wrote a 5 on the side.
Then.
He raised his head again, looked at the Navy on the side, and said in a serious tone, "Notify the Approval Department that there is no problem with the military expenditure application of the 16th Navy Branch. At the same time, we will increase the military expenditure by 10%, but tell the base director of the 16th Branch..." His eyes narrowed slightly, "The Mock Pirates must be stopped and they must not be allowed to enter the Grand Channel."
…
"No problem." Xia Che looked at Nami, who was glaring at him angrily, and said with a headache, "I have asked Udo to apply for military funds from above, and then I can support him for a while."
However.
"Military expenditures? I don't know how long it will take to wait for the Navy to allocate funds. And how much money can be made? Even the training and equipment purchase of the current 16 branches can no longer be supported, let alone there are so many places that need money."
Facing Xia Che's comfort, Nami crossed her arms and said, "I originally thought I could take advantage of the Navy Headquarters, but I didn't expect that I would have to subsidize it in return? It's such a loss~"
Then he looked at Xia Che angrily.
"You lied to me, saying that I would be in charge of the money. You also said that the Minister of Finance would see a lot of money."
"This...is not a lie to you. Didn't you see a lot of money?"
"It's true that there is a lot of money." After hearing Xia Che's words, Nami pursed her lips in disdain, slapped the table hard, and looked at Xia Che sideways, "But I spent it all before I could cover up the heat. What a waste!" Damn liar! Tell you, I want to resign. Do you know how heartbroken I am to see so much money flowing out of my hands? And my 50 million Baileys have also been spent by you."
"..."
Faced with Nami's questioning, Xia Che smiled sheepishly.
Nami not only bears the name of a navy sergeant, but is also the finance minister of Branch 16 and the Conomi Islands.
When it comes to money, Nami is very sensitive and responsible. She is very clear about where every penny is spent. Therefore, Xia Che is quite satisfied with the Minister of Finance.
As for the so-called fifty million...
That was Nami's savings from working hard as a thief for several years.
Of course~
He knew that Nami didn't really care about the 50 million, she was just complaining.
Today, the main income of Cocoyasi Town relies on canned oranges and marmalade. Although with his help and the unique formula left by Bellemeier, the sales of marmalade and canned oranges are pretty good, but it wants to support so much construction and the navy. The development is indeed somewhat difficult.
only……
"Navy training and purchasing equipment and equipment are indeed very expensive." Xia Che stood up, walked to Nami, and sighed, "But there is no way, this is a necessary expenditure, if there is no strong strength to protect If it does, everything we do now will be in vain.”
Strength is everything.
Then, he looked at Nami seriously, and looked at Nami with a tone of emotion and relief.
"Thank you for your hard work these past few years! I will find a solution as soon as possible."
The words fell.
This tone.
This look.
The direct stare made Nami tremble, and her inner anger seemed to have subsided a lot. She turned away her head and said, "I know! I'm just complaining."
Again with a helpless tone. "Knowing that funds are not that abundant, why do you do so many things? You can stop insignificant things like cutting down trees and building roads. Why are you in such a hurry?"
Saying that, he turned around.
"I will discuss it with Nuo Qigao and the others to see if the orange factory can increase the production. Really~" He pouted and complained as he walked outside, "If this continues, Coco The canned oranges from Yaxi Village may not even be enough for you to spend on the Grand Waterway.”
It wasn't until the figure walked out of the door that Xia Che breathed a sigh of relief.
Then.
He wiped the sweat from his forehead and sat down in his seat again.
Seeing this scene, Miss Robin, who was sitting elegantly, rolled her eyes helplessly, "BOSS, you are so evil~, you actually exploited a girl like this?"
"What is squeezing? What is squeezing?" Xia Che took a sip of the tea that Robin poured for him with his power, and said leisurely, "I am exploring the potential of the girl, so what is squeezing? Look, Na Isn’t beauty well-organized?”
"Black-hearted BOSS, do you think I will believe it?"
"Of course, you are my closest secretary."
"Sorry, I don't believe it~" Miss Robin showed a sneer on her face, and then frowned and said, "But some of what Miss Nami said is indeed right. Maybe some construction can be temporarily stopped. We can still do it for the time being. There’s not that much money to support it.”
"Don't worry, the funding problem is just a minor problem." Regarding Robin's words, Xia Che still took a sip of hot tea and said slowly, "It will only be difficult for a while, and I will let Mok catch the pirates too. It will be subsidized, but if it really doesn’t work..."
His eyes flashed slightly, as if he thought of something, and there was a golden flash in his eyes.
"I know the land of gold - where is Shantora? There is gold everywhere there. If there is a shortage of money, we can just go there and dig some."
The words fell.
"?!"
The legendary land of gold?
Shantara?
If it is the legendary land of gold, maybe there is... a record of that history?
Robin's expression changed as he seemed to think of something, and he quickly looked at Xia Che who was leisurely drinking tea in front of him. Just when he was about to ask, he seemed to see something.
The tension on Robin's face immediately disappeared. He drank black tea leisurely and said slowly, "The Land of Gold? Boss, do you know where it is? If you're not nervous, why don't you tell Miss Nami?"
"I……"
However.
Before Xia Che could finish speaking.
At this time.
"Yes, I also want to ask why you didn't tell me?" A meaningful and sneering voice suddenly came from the door, "The land of gold? Is there gold everywhere?"
"???"
Xia Che was so frightened that the teacup in his hand trembled, and he immediately turned his head and saw Nami, who was supposed to leave, but came back at some point.
He quickly put a sneer on his face, said haha, and said quickly, "I just remembered it, and I was planning to tell you! Hahaha, sorry, sorry." Then he immediately changed the subject, " By the way, why are you back? "What happened?"
"I originally wanted to ask your swordsmanship instructor."
"Oh, this?" After hearing Nami's words, Xia Che quickly picked up the topic, glanced away, and said with a smile, "I have already made arrangements, and I should come when I calculate the time..."
But he still hasn't finished speaking.
"But none of that matters now. What's squeezing my potential?" Nami clenched her fists with both hands and made a 'kaka' sound. After staring at Xia Che meaningfully, her eyes suddenly became tearful and she shouted loudly. yelled, "Do you know how anxious and scared I am during this time? The navy inspection team is coming again, and I have no money! Damn it, you have a way and you didn't tell me? Are you worthy of my hard work? ?"
"I'm sorry~"
"What's the use of apologizing now? I'm very angry."
"I'm sorry!"
“Where is the land of gold?”
"On Sky Island!"
"Sky Island? Is there really gold everywhere there?"
"It's almost the same. Anyway, there's a lot of gold, and there's a city built of gold, but now most of it must have been dug up by some guy with a bad brain."
"Who? I don't care, those are mine!"
"..."
As if something was wrong, Xia Che, who was comforting Nami, also raised his head and immediately saw Nami's cunning eyes in front of him.
I think you're playing me!
……
at the same time.
Just when Xia Che had no choice but to discuss with Robin and Nami when to go gold mining.
On the pier of the 16th Naval Branch.
A young girl with a unique long white knife on her waist was asking a navy man on the dock nervously, "Hello, is this the 16th Marine Branch?"
"Yes, it's here!" Seemingly surprised by the girl's appearance, the 16th branch sailor looked at the girl in front of him in confusion, "Senior Sergeant Dasqi, why are you back? Is there anything else you can do?"
"Dasqi? I'm not Dasqi." After hearing the sailor's words, the girl shook her head in confusion, but after hearing that this was indeed the 16th branch of the navy, she seemed to be relieved, and then said with a serious face. , "My friend, Guina, is the junior sister of Colonel Xia Che of the 16th Naval Branch. This time I came here specifically to look for senior brother Xia Che."
The words fell.
"???"
Senior Brother Xia Che?
Guina?
Hai Bing still looked at her confused and confused.
Sergeant Dasqi, stop joking, is this another headquarters mission?
Thanks A for whispering and C for two monthly passes; the nickname already exists for one monthly pass; book friend 20200317235826218 for two monthly passes.
Thanks to book friend 20200317235826218 for the reward of 500 starting coins.
I saw a lot of familiar people~
(End of this chapter)