Chapter 269 Year 1494 of the Haiyuan Calendar

More than two years had passed since the end of 1492.

In the year 1494 of the Haiyuan calendar, the sea developed steadily. To be more precise, both Lex and the government developed steadily, and the trade chain plan made steady progress.

This kind of business plan is not too difficult under normal circumstances, but this is the world of pirates, and what you need first to do business is not brains, nor money, but fists!

The Grand Line's trade chain is supported by the major pirate groups and major powers, while the navy is responsible for the sea areas where the government conducts trade chains.

This is a contest of soft power. In the past, pirates and navies fought each other, but now pirates and navies compete in doing business.

Although official forces having a bad reputation when doing business, the threat from Lex has given the Five Elders an unprecedented sense of oppression. If they continue to let this guy develop, the government will become a hollow shell.

So at this point, the government no longer cares about its reputation. It does business itself, unites various member states, and builds a global trade chain.

This matter was still very difficult at the beginning, because after the member states heard about this, they all proposed to do it on their own. Why should they follow the government? Why should two people share the money that can be earned by one person?

The government used both kindness and force. First, it promised to reduce 30% of the gold in the sky if the kingdoms joined the government's trade chain, and then it proposed to use the navy to provide armed protection. Only then did the kingdoms relent and agree to work with the government.

Of course, not all countries in a sea area are involved, and the government’s prestige in the four seas is far less than that of Lex in the New World.

In the new world, as soon as Lex makes a call, everyone will follow him and work hard for him.

As for the four seas, no matter how hard the government tried, it could only unite some of the member states and barely build a few decent trade chains.

This is not because the government is inaction, but because of insufficient accumulation. Lex has been planning to implement the business blueprint plan for a long time. He had similar ideas since he went out to sea to conquer the underground world, and even when he helped Pentles before going out to sea.

The government, however, was a latecomer and only began to imitate Lex poorly and try to catch up when Lex had already become a dominant force.

New World - Totaon Islands.

Donald Simi is reporting to Lex on the recent flow of funds:

"These are the results of our recent expansion into theme parks."

Lex nodded slightly:

"Ximi, the government is imitating our model in all corners of the world and building a trade chain between member countries. Do you think it has a future?"

Donald Simi had been following Lex for five years at this time and had long known Lex's work character - pragmatic.

He will not be flattered by his subordinates and misunderstand things.

He would never get angry just because his subordinates told him the truth that was not in his best interest.

Lex's personality is simply super good in Ximi, especially suitable for a worker like himself.

So Simi answered truthfully:

"Boss, I think the government has the potential to expand and strengthen the trade chain, but they haven't grasped the trick yet."

Lex raised his eyebrows slightly and asked Ximi with interest:

"Oh? Tell me more about it."

In fact, Lex had already known what Ximi was going to say next through mind reading, but he still pretended to ask Ximi a question.

Simi went on to explain:

"The trade chain is a matter of human effort. The ocean is vast, and the Four Seas is much more vast than the New World. There are many valuable resources and industries. The government knows this, but they don't know how to use them. Or, the development efficiency is too low. I don't know what the Five Elders think. The people they sent to the Four Seas are all pedantic and stubborn. They do things in a conventional way and don't understand the essence of business. The people in the navy only know how to carry out missions. It's a fantasy to ask them to do business."

Lex nodded slightly:

“So, if the government wants to expand, it’s unlikely to do so in a short period of time?”

"Boss, that's a good idea."

Lex added:

"Then Ximi, do you think we can speed up our expansion to the four seas?"

"Boss, rather than risk offending the government again and expanding across the world, why don't we just replace the prince with a cat and secretly take over the trade chain across the world?"

Lex smiled slightly and looked at Simi with appreciation.

"Yeah, haha. I thought so too."

Ximi was not surprised. She knew that the boss must have thought of what she could think of, and he just said it through her mouth.

"Then, Ximi, you will contact my second brother Roy and let him take the lead. You will assist him and be responsible for the plan of secretly eroding the trade chains of the four seas. This matter must be kept secret. We don't expect to see results within a few years. As long as we can slowly encroach on the government's trade chains, it will be enough... In addition, the government may have similar ideas, so you should also pay more attention to the trade chains of the Grand Route."

"Yes."

After Rex left the Totavon Islands, he went to see Doflamingo. After several years of training, Doflamingo had grown tremendously, and his strength, character, and ability far exceeded his performance in the original work at the same time.

In this way, it would be more than enough for Doflamingo to take over the entire underground world in the future and act as Lex's black glove.

……

at the same time--

The Grand Line, Upside-Down Mountain, Twin Gorges.

The tower keeper Crocus was once again invited by Roger's pirate group to board the Oro Jackson to help Roger complete his final voyage.

In the room under the lighthouse.

Roger, Rayleigh, and Kulokas sat under the dim light.

"Please, Mr. Kulokas, the Oro Jackson really needs you this time."

Rayleigh pleaded earnestly.

Kulokas was still hesitant:

"I know, but—"

“Cough cough cough!~”

Roger suddenly covered his mouth and coughed violently, instantly attracting Kurokas's attention. When Roger put his hand down, he saw a pool of thick blood plasma on his broad palm.

Kurokas looked shocked:

"Roger, you?!~ Is this the Atasya fever virus?!~ How did you get it? This thing can't be cured, you know?"

Roger laughed nonchalantly:

“Ahahaha, you can see it too. Yes, I’m going to die soon, but… I still have an unfinished voyage, and I have to take my friends to the end of the world, so please! Doctor Crocus!”

Kurokas looked at Roger kneeling in front of him in shock, with a complicated expression.

From a friend's perspective, since a good friend like Roger has knelt down and begged me, I have absolutely no reason to refuse.

From a doctor's perspective, with a terminally ill patient like Roger standing in front of him, there is no reason for him to give up on his life.

Kulokas said solemnly:

"Roger, Rayleigh, this disease cannot be cured. I can only help you delay the spread of the virus and let you live one or two more years."

Rayleigh's eyes lit up, as if he was a drowning man who finally saw hope. He grabbed Kulokas' arm and shouted excitedly:

"Enough! Enough! Please get on our ship. Roger really needs you. We all need you too!"

Crocus looked at Roger, Rayleigh, and the other members of Roger's pirate group who were eavesdropping outside the door. They all looked at Crocus expectantly. Crocus finally said slowly:

"It doesn't take a lot of strength to get on your ship, right?"

Rayleigh quickly replied:

"No need! No need! We are enough for the battle!~"

Kurokas and Roger smiled at each other:

"Well then, Captain, please give me your guidance!"

"Ahahaha!~"

Four chapters of 9,000 words are here. Hope you all know.

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