Navy’s Dark Admiral

After Sengoku and Polusalino had all left, Longinus shook his head slightly.

At that time, he asked Rayleigh to mention the 'mask' because he really didn't want to cheat Drago, he just wanted to put a halo on Apophis' identity.

Things finally developed to this point, it must be the effect of Drago's own aura of blame.

Nothing to do with him Longinus/Apophis!

After all, he knows it well.

If the navy wants to really develop, the pressure from the revolutionary army is indispensable.

Only when the revolutionary army is strong enough, the world government will let go to a certain extent, making the sharp knife of the navy sharper.

Only in this way, his ambition to take charge of the navy is meaningful!

After making an appearance in the headquarters, Longinus returned to the G2 branch, and logically presided over various affairs of the base.

Although there are five other major generals in the base besides him, and Longinus is the least senior in terms of qualifications, those major generals also know that Longinus is the most likely to take over the base after Lieutenant General Polusalino s.

So, now is the right to be familiar with it in advance.

G2 branch center meeting room.

Longinus sat at the head, listening carefully to the discussion (si) discussion (bi) of the other brigadier generals and major generals.

"I think more troops should be deployed in the Xoroda sea area, which is the closest sea area to the third and fourth routes of the Great Airway. Without enough troops, it is impossible to deal with those increasingly rampant pirates!"

"The sea area of ​​Xoroda where you are stationed is difficult. Isn't it difficult for the Paradise Island where I am stationed? It is remote and has many mountains and hills. After the pirates hide in, the troops of less than one formation can't go deep at all!"

"If you want me to say, the ice cream country I'm stationed in is the most difficult, poor and desolate, but because of the favorable location, there are countless pirates. Not to mention the pirates can't be caught, the soldiers can't even afford to eat."

"Bastard, I have said that it is the most difficult place here, are you going to compare with me?"

"Bi, Bi, who of you can beat me!"

"Ahem..." Looking at the group of brigadier generals with a sudden change in style, Longinus coughed a few times, "I have a general understanding of the difficulties you mentioned, and they are nothing more than two types of problems, one is military expenditure, and the other is military strength .”

All the brigadier generals nodded in unison, looking at Longinus eagerly like a baby waiting to be fed.

Longinus, who was looked at with a chill, said quickly, "Although the branch still has a lot of military expenses, it is the budget reserved for the distribution of bounties and pensions, so it is not easy to embezzle it."

"In fact, if there is a funding gap in only one or two garrisons, the branch can take it out by gnashing their teeth, but the amount of the gap is too large, and the military expenditure of the branch can't be splashed even a single one."

This is also a microcosm of the era of great pirates. It's not that the navy doesn't want to do things, it's that there are too many restrictions in all aspects.

Corresponding to the increasing rate of pirates going to sea year by year, there are pensions and bounties that account for an increasing proportion of the military budget.

And these two parts of the budget in turn suppressed the budget for equipment and military strength, making the navy's finances and war situation fall into such a vicious circle.

There is no way, people always have to bow their heads to reality.

No matter how loud and beautiful the Navy's "justice" slogan is, if soldiers' salaries, equipment, and even war death benefits cannot be guaranteed, who would be willing to die for "justice"?

Seeing that the atmosphere in the conference room suddenly fell silent, Apophis said, "So, we need to make some changes that can adapt to this era!"

"Adapting to the times?" the brigadier generals asked blankly.

"Since we can't change this bad era, we must learn to adapt to this era in our own way!"

"First, try to build a good relationship with the royal family in the place where they are stationed, and find a way to let them 'actively' share part of the pressure..."

"Wait, Major General Longinus, it doesn't seem to be in compliance with the rules?" Major General Jonathan, who was familiar with Longinus, suddenly interrupted,

"The kingdom handed over the heavenly gold to the Tianlong people. After becoming a member country, the navy automatically assumed the responsibility of protecting the kingdom."

"Having said that, but..." Longinus said sternly, "The amount of money that can be transferred to the navy is not even one-tenth. In today's intensified situation, we must make changes."

"However, the gold in the sky is already extremely heavy. If I share part of the navy's military expenses, I am worried that those kingdoms will even stir up civil uprisings!" A brigadier general worried.

"That's why I asked you to 'deal' with those royal families." Longinus laughed, "The kings like those on Sentine Island are very enthusiastic, not only actively supporting the navy's actions, but also taking over All expenditures of the Navy."

"That's because you have already killed two kings!" All the brigadier generals shouted in their hearts. They also understood what Longinus meant. The common people have no money, but it doesn't mean that the royal family and nobles have no money.

"On the one hand, we don't have the reputation of Major General Longinus, and there is a high probability that the royal family will not actively cooperate. On the other hand, even if they cooperate, they will distribute the military expenses to the people afterwards. The final result is... "

"So, this requires everyone's efforts!" Longinus said seriously, "Maintaining justice can't only be done with tenderness, but also iron and blood when necessary."

"In this critical moment, those who are unwilling to cooperate are the enemies of justice!" Longinus always held up the banner of "justice" and said, "For justice, even if it is not understood or bears a stigma, I will I will not hesitate!"

"Major General, you are..." All the brigadier generals and major generals felt heavy in their hearts, not only because of Longinus' courage, but also because of Longinus' belief, "You want to challenge the rules of the royal families and world governments! "

Naturally, Longinus would not be as noble as he said. In fact, the resistance he encountered in his actions was definitely much smaller than they imagined.

Limited by their vision, even a group of brigadier generals and major generals overestimated the influence of those royal families.

Just as in the original book, after Dalton ousted Valpo, he was naturally recognized by the world government as king. The world government is at most doing some face-saving projects externally.

As for internal conflicts?

As long as the new king is willing to continue to pay, the protection fee will not care so much about you.

In other words, if any king really couldn't think about it, Longinus could secretly trigger a riot and support a king who was more inclined to "justice" to come to power.

As for the government's questioning, it is even easier to handle.

I, Longinus, would rather bear the stigma than add burden to the government. No matter how difficult the situation is, I would not try to make money from the sky. Everything is based on the premise that "Master Tianlongren" can eat for nothing.

Just like this, you still doubt my loyalty, is there any humanity!

When it comes to the attitude towards Tiantianjin, those government officials are sure to award him a model medal!

As for the attitude of the royal family, who cares about their death?

The deepest purpose of Longinus' doing this is actually to test the bottom line of the government's financial control.

"If you want to get rid of the restraint of the world government, the first step is to achieve financial freedom." Longinus looked at everyone with a righteous face, but he was actually thinking in his heart, "The G2 branch can be used as an experimental point in the navy first. , the scope of the target is small, and it is not easy for the government to think about other aspects.”

"For the outside of the navy, it depends on when the person I'm waiting for will show up!"

PS1: In fact, I saved two chapters for manuscripts a few days ago. However, as I said before, I have been busy arranging my cousin’s new house for the past two days, and I have to pick up the bride tomorrow, so I can only squeeze out time to code one chapter , With the help of saving manuscripts, I can barely maintain the updated appearance. I will try to save some manuscripts the day after tomorrow.

PS2: After this cousin got married, the old man of the same generation is not married (no girlfriend), this year I feel like I will be nagged to death (T▽T).