Chapter 184 Agree to join, Master Damo is right
"And what's the price?"
King Riku asked hopefully.
"The price is that you need to provide me with military expenses and a portion of membership fees." Lowenthal paused, then said: "Each country will be calculated based on its size, and the proportion will not exceed 50% of the total tax revenue."
"Only 50%!?"
King Riku couldn't help but be surprised.
Military expenses and membership fees are both very reasonable expenditures, and people can't just work for nothing.
This ratio of at most 50% surprised him.
You know, the military expenditure of a normal country is around 30%, and it is still not enough to resist larger pirates.
Now, Lowen’s protection only requires 50% tax, which is really generous.
In comparison, Tianshangjin is simply a robber.
“Up to 50%, and for countries that do not have the financial capacity, labor or other resources can be used instead.”
Luo Wen expressed his inner thoughts.
I was born with talent and it will be useful. There are so many jobs, there is always one that is suitable for cattle and horses.
"Lord Luo Wen is truly kind-hearted."
King Liku gave a thumbs up and praised highly.
The world government wants gold from the sky, not a penny less.
As for using labor to exchange for gold from the sky, don't even think about it.
Those who cannot pay as much as the gold from heaven are slaves. What is there to pledge?
"No, no."
Luo Wen waved his hands modestly.
If this kind of thing happened in the previous life, it would be criticized as military colonization.
However, in the world of pirates, it is a truly benevolent policy.
Our great pirate world has its own national conditions!
"Any other conditions?"
King Liku asked.
"Countries that join the Illuminati must abide by the organization's basic law. This basic law is intended to maintain basic stability among countries. Member countries can also discuss and make additions, deletions, and revisions to the basic law."
Lowen said frankly.
This is the basic foundation to ensure stability. We cannot let those kings mess around and make him unable to collect his money.
As he spoke, he handed a draft of the Basic Law to King Riku.
"Don't wantonly kill people, don't collect too much tax, don't actively attack other countries, don't be greedy and demand too much..."
"I see. That makes sense."
After reading it, King Liku expressed his understanding.
These basic laws are indeed very basic. Any normal king would subconsciously abide by them.
"So, will Dressrosa join?"
Lowen invited with a smile.
I believe that after his explanation, King Liku will wisely agree.
If you don't agree, he won't come back to you.
"Lord Lowen, on behalf of Dressrosa, I join your Illuminati!"
King Liku looked at Lowen and said solemnly.
"Welcome aboard, and congratulations to Dressrosa for becoming the first member of the Illuminati."
Lowen smiled brightly and shook hands cordially with King Riku.
King Liku was also very happy.
His daughter followed Loven, and Dressrosa became the first member country, which was of great significance.
As long as Loven doesn't fall, Dressrosa will almost be invincible.
"By the way, Lord Lowen, how will you deal with those countries that are unwilling to join the Illuminati?"
King Riku asked curiously.
You know, although Lowen's conditions are good, not everyone can accept them.
At least, those basic laws would be unbearable for some tyrants.
“Those countries that don’t want to join?”
"If reason doesn't make sense to me, I know a little bit about boxing."
Luo Wen clenched his fists. He was not a pushover.
A Buddhist master once said: If the road is blocked, use your fist to open it!
Luo Wen felt that what this master named Bodhidharma said made a lot of sense.
He is here to be the king of the world, not to play house.
Since you are not obedient, find someone who is obedient.
"Ah, this~"
King Riku immediately broke out in a cold sweat, glad that he agreed so quickly.
The Loven in front of us, although he has a good reputation and has saved many people and many countries.
But his nickname "God Slayer" is not for nothing. Countless pirates died at his hands, and he killed Celestial Dragons without mercy, let alone others.
"Okay, stop saying these spoilers and let me introduce you to the advantages of our Illuminati."
"It is a beacon leading the new era and will become the eternal supreme power of the world. With it, the world will be prosperous and stable, and everything will flourish..."
Lowen faced King Liku and began to preach.
"Hmm."
As King Liku listened, he was immersed in the beauty described by Lowen and nodded continuously.
"Humph."
A smile appeared on Luo Wen's lips.
What he described was not 100% true, but it was at least 80% true.
The administrative system of the Illuminati and the military power of the Neo Navy are two parallel organizations. They do not interfere with each other and are each responsible to Lowen.
The core principle is the separation of military and politics.
Countries that join the Illuminati are only responsible for paying Bailey. They have the right to propose amendments to the basic laws passed by internal members, but have no right to mobilize the neo navy.
The neo navy, under the leadership of Lowen only, provides shelter to countries that join the Illuminati.
This is the plan that Luo Wen came up with after referring to the autonomy of each state in the Chou Kingdom and the return of military power to the central government.
As long as he is the top leader, the system will not rot.
Because he is an immortal heroic spirit, and he has the force to suppress everything, and can prevent the emergence of Celestial Dragons from the source.
At least, it won't be a failed decision until he rots.
So, will I rot?
Lowen asked himself this question and the answer was no.
His core demand for the Illuminati is Bailey, and he wants to use an organization to obtain Bailey smoothly and efficiently to meet the bottomless pit demand of the role-playing system.
The accompanying need is to become the king of the world and make the world what he wants it to be, or at least more pleasing to the eye.
As for Lowen's other ambitions, such as enjoying life or becoming a harem king, he can do these by himself, without the help of the Illuminati and the Neo Navy, and there is no corruption.
He will become the ultimate producer of the entire pirate world, and all the wealth will flow into his pocket.
When the only desire of this end-product is a pile of Baileys, the pirate world will probably become a better place.
In other words, the Illuminati does have a bright future as he says.
The Illuminati, which currently has only one country joining, will need some time to grow.
"This time won't be too long."
Luo Wen told himself silently.
This goal will be achieved within two years.
