Chapter 316: Layout of the Marinford Battlefield
After hearing what the Golden Lion said, Rhine, who had not participated in the Battle of the Valley of the Gods, had a better understanding of what happened that year:
"Then young master, can we cope with it?"
Lex looked calm, as if he had everything planned out:
"Responding is a small matter. What we need to pursue is how to lose as few people as possible to achieve all our goals."
After a pause, Lex continued:
"Our power in the New World alone is enough to deal with the World Government. However, we cannot trust all of these people in the New World. We cannot hand over our base to outsiders."
"By outsiders you mean—?"
Gutt had a rough idea of who Lex was referring to.
"Yes, it's Charlotte Linlin. Kaidou and others are fine on weekdays, but once the war starts, their stance will inevitably waver. Even if they won't stab us in the back, they will never work for us. This kind of existence is an unstable factor."
The Golden Lion was ruthless and said immediately:
"Then kill them all first!"
Lex shook his head slowly:
"If we kill them now, then such a big news will definitely be revealed. Mary Geoise will notice something is wrong at the slightest sign of trouble. As for Linlin and Kaido, I plan to deal with them together while we are at war."
After a pause, Lex's mouth curled up slightly:
"Wouldn't it be more legitimate and more convenient to let the navy deal with the pirates than to do it ourselves?"
As soon as these words came out, Gutt was the first to react:
"Young Master, what you mean is that after the war starts, we will send Linlin and Kaido to Marinford and let the navy kill them. But after the war really starts, how can we guarantee that the navy will go all out and kill Linlin and Kaido regardless of the consequences?"
Lex smiled slightly:
"We don't need too many people. Once the war starts, Gion will secretly return to Marinford from the South China Sea. As long as Gion is there, Marinford will not be a real battlefield, and our enemy cannot be the navy. On the contrary, as long as both sides communicate with each other beforehand, they can work together to deal with Linlin. Kaido will be captured easily."
Hearing such a treacherous and vicious plan, even Rhine couldn't help but sigh:
"Great! In this way, we have solved the unstable factors, and the navy has also killed two big pirates, which is a huge military achievement. No matter which side it is, it is a win-win situation. As for the loss of interests, it is only the dead Linlin and Kaido~"
It has to be said that Lex's move of killing someone with a borrowed knife was extremely cunning.
Not only do they not have to face the Marine Headquarters which has several generals at the level of Emperor, but they can also use the power of the Marine Headquarters to eliminate their own unstable factors.
Once the matter is completed, both Lex and the Navy Headquarters will not only not suffer any losses, but will benefit from it.
Rex's side eliminated a major threat, the Navy Headquarters eliminated two major pirates, and also gave a perfect explanation to the government.
How can we ensure that this will succeed?
Lex continued:
"Gion has been working in the headquarters for seven or eight years. Now he has been promoted to general. His influence in the headquarters is evident. Of course, just having Gion's relationship does not guarantee everything will go well. There is another key person who will also support us."
"who?"
After hearing what Lex said, Golden Lion couldn't help but be curious. Could it be that apart from Gion, Lex had an accomplice among the few core senior officials in the Navy?
All in all, there are only a few core members of the navy——
Steel Bone·Air.
Warring States Period.
Cap.
Zefa.
crane.
Now there is a new general, Gion.
Who on earth is it?
Gutt thought of an incident six years ago, when the news that Navy Admiral Zephyr Blackarm was retaliated by pirates and his wife and children were killed spread all over the world, so Gutt immediately answered on behalf of Lex:
"Young Master, are you referring to - Zefa?!~"
Lex smiled and nodded slightly.
……
Time goes back to a while ago.
Navy headquarters and generals' residential area.
Lex walked leisurely and nonchalantly into a house.
Inside the house——
Pines and cypresses provide shade, water gurgles, and the fragrance of tea fills the air.
A sturdy, tall, purple-haired middle-aged man sat cross-legged at the tea table, watching Lex sitting opposite him in a familiar manner:
"The Prime Minister is not in the Holy Land and is busy with all sorts of affairs. What do you want to do with me?"
Lex picked up the hot tea that Zefa had brewed for him, sipped it, then put it down and answered calmly:
"Senior Zefa is wrong. I am no longer the executive prime minister of the World Government. I used this position to exchange for Gion's promotion to general and the jurisdiction over the South Sea."
Zefa was stunned. Not long ago, he was in Marshal Kong's office, discussing the truth of this matter with several other core senior naval officials. He didn't expect to hear the truth from Lex himself at this moment. It's really unpredictable.
Zefa said:
"In that case, you are even less qualified to come and visit me."
Lex smiled slightly:
"Isn't it okay to be a friend?"
Zefa pretended to be angry:
"I am not worthy of being the friend of the King of the New World. If you have nothing else to do, please leave as soon as possible."
Lex didn't care and continued to talk to himself:
"What does Zephyr-senpai think of the current World Government?"
When Zefa heard this question, he was silent for a moment, but he did not directly answer Lex's question. Instead, he asked:
"If you have any conspiracy against the government, I will turn a blind eye to it because you have avenged my wife and children. But if you want me to betray justice and change my position, you are overthinking it. At worst, you can just take my life and take it as a favor for your revenge."
Lex shook his head:
"No, Senior Zefa, you are worrying too much. Let me be frank. There will be a great change soon. At that time, several great pirates from the New World will lead a fleet to visit Marinford, just like in 1489."
Zefa reacted immediately:
"You're going to start another war?!~"
Without answering Zefa's question, Lex continued:
"Instead of passively starting a war and causing rivers of blood, I have a more foolproof idea that can not only save more innocent lives, but also maintain the justice and position of the navy, while allowing both sides to get a satisfactory result. As for Senior Zefa's words of trying to persuade me to give up the war, don't say them out loud. You know, that's impossible."
Tough and inclusive, Lex's words perfectly combine these two words.
It not only took into account the interests of the navy, but also demonstrated its unshakable and firm plan.
After a moment of silence, Zefa exhaled, raised his head, and looked into Lex's deep star-blue eyes:
"Tell me about it. As long as it does not affect justice, I can consider it."
Lex smiled.
An hour later——
The two sides reached a consensus.
