Chapter 268: Changes in Half a Year

When Lex first went out to sea, he conquered the underground world by various means. After mergers and support over the past few years, the scale of the underground world has far exceeded that of the original work.

To be realistic, even the supply of military rations and armaments to Marinford is now managed by Lex's men, and the merchant ships that transport food to Marinford every day all belong to the shipping king Umit.

And Umit is the dark emperor of the underground world's shipping industry and Lex's man.

The New World's execution efficiency is extremely high. In just half a year, the various planned trade chains have begun to take shape.

The Five Elders, who are in power, naturally heard about such a huge movement in the new world.

At this moment, in the power room, CP's current general manager Jing knelt on one knee and reported to the five old men one by one:

"These are the developments of the New World Trade Chain in the past six months."

Jupiter nodded slightly, and then asked:

"Can we investigate the specific revenue of each of their business chains?"

Jing thought for a moment and said hesitantly:

"According to Stusi, our top spy in the New World, each trade chain operates in different industries, but generally speaking, each trade chain can generate more than 100 billion Baileys every year. However, these are only Stusi's one-sided statements, and we cannot be completely sure."

Saturn Satan frowned slightly:

"Besides Stussy, does CP have no other agents in the New World?"

Jing looked embarrassed and hesitated for a moment before answering slowly:

"Your Excellency Saturn, there are some, but they are all affiliated with Stussy. There are also some people placed next to Stussy to monitor her. Then there are some small and medium-sized pirate groups. There are also our people, but most of them are not in a high position and cannot access any core intelligence. Therefore, the core intelligence of the New World is generally provided directly by Stussy."

"...Stussy..."

Jupiter silently recited the name, and then asked:

"Can you guarantee that Stussy is absolutely loyal to the government?"

Jing can't guarantee it.

But as a subordinate, he knew that he couldn't say discouraging words at this time, otherwise the Five Elders would completely look down on him. He was not as good as the previous chiefs of CP, and the only reason he could succeed in taking the position now was because Lex killed all the capable chiefs, leaving him as the only qualified one.

In just a moment, Jing struggled internally, then organized his words and answered:

"I can guarantee that Stusi is an elite agent belonging to the CP0 sequence. Most of the intelligence he has provided about the New World over the years is flawless. He has provided a lot of help to the government and has no tendency to betray the government. In addition, I have been placing other agents around Stusi, both overtly and covertly, to monitor him. According to the intelligence from my informant, there is nothing wrong with Stusi."

Jing explained, and the Five Elders nodded in satisfaction, but Mars added:

"CP is too weak nowadays and can't do anything well. I heard that in the past two years, Enel has performed more missions than the entire CP9 sequence. Jing, when Enel is promoted to admiral, you will be responsible for assisting him."

Mars' words were too hurtful. Jing felt very bitter inside, but he didn't dare to show it. He could only nod silently:

"Yes."

Jupiter glanced at Jing, seemed to see Jing's sadness, and whispered to comfort him:

"Jing, you don't have to think too much. We don't mean to look down on you. We have seen your hard work in the past few years. Even if Ainilu is promoted in the future, you will maintain a very high sequence. But you also know that Qinghai is not the same as before. It seems peaceful, but in fact the government is declining and Lex is rampant. We need a general with strategic combat power."

Jing felt a little better. To be honest, thinking from Jing's perspective, it was not easy. He had worked diligently for so long, but the higher-ups just wanted Enel to grow up and replace him every day. No one would feel good about it.

"Okay, you can leave first."

"Yes."

After Jing left, Shuixing slowly opened his mouth and asked Venus:

"Nasu Shouro, you are in charge of the government's finances. You should be aware of the trade chain that Lex has set up. Do you think it has an impact on the stability of the government?"

After hearing this, Bald Venus turned his gaze away from the Daidai Kitetsu in his arms and looked at Shuixing. After a little thought, he said calmly:

"It will have an impact. The government's income will be higher than before, and the income of the Tianlong people will exceed Tianshangjin."

Mercury was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly:

"I mean, are there any bad influences?"

Venus then looked as if she had realized something:

"Oh, it's a bad influence. Let me think about it. ...Yes!"

"what?"

Firestar asked eagerly.

Venus replied calmly: "Lex will become richer."

"..."

"..."

"This... ahem, it can be considered a bad influence, but it's not that bad."

"Then Nasu Shoulang, you have been in charge of government finances for so many years. Do you think we should stop this trade chain or get involved?"

Jin Xing glanced at the other four people, was silent for a moment, and then said:

"Well, I've already participated. The Izambaron family had already invested one trillion Baileys in it before the trade chain was established last year."

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The other four people were stunned and stared at Venus. They didn't expect that this old bald man was so insidious and would not take them with him even if he wanted to make a fortune.

"Why don't you—"

Mars asked Venus angrily, but was interrupted by Venus:

"If you want to ask me why I didn't bring you with me, I can tell you clearly that Lex mentioned this trade chain plan at the last meeting of the gods within the Celestial Dragons. You all invested money, it's just a matter of how much. The one trillion Baileys I invested were invested in my personal name. It has nothing to do with the family or you."

Mars was speechless:

"you!--"

Mercury waved his hand to stop the easily irritated old Mars:

"Okay, in that case, we can also participate in this trade chain plan. It's just about making money. If Lex can make money, so can we. In addition, Lex's home turf is the New World and Paradise. We can also implement a similar model in the four seas where the government's ruling foundation is stable."

It has to be said that Mercury is quite capable. Not only can he take the initiative to participate in such situations, but he can also turn the tables and imitate Lex's actions in the four seas, and also try to build a trade chain.

Venus fully approves:

"It's a pretty good idea. The climate in the New World is bad, but Lex can still make it go smoothly. The four seas are stable, the sea area is more vast, and we have the support of various member countries. Moreover, we have the navy to maintain order. As long as we want, there will be no difficulty."

"I second the proposal to establish a trade chain in the four seas as well."

"Seconded."

"Agree."

What Jupiter thought:

"Let me add one more thing. This matter needs to be done by capable and trustworthy people. Don't let the Celestial Dragons intervene directly. Most of them are greedy trash and will only do harm. We need to send some capable new generation, such as Enelu, and the navy's Sakaski and Borsalino, who are talented. The government needs vitality and young people now."

"Seconded."

"Seconded."

"Agree."

"Seconded."