Chapter 658 Independence

"This means that the navy's next mission is to restore and consolidate our order at sea."

Another general said solemnly,

“Over the years, the deterrent power of the navy has declined, and many pirates seem to have begun to believe that we are nothing more than a paper tiger.

We have to seize this opportunity and let them know what we are capable of.”

"It's time to make those pirates pay the price."

Lieutenant General Bruno Wilson took a deep breath and looked out the window at the vast ocean, his eyes gleaming with determination.

"With the financial support, we can maximize the efficiency of naval operations and begin a large-scale sweep of these pirates."

The atmosphere became more and more intense, and everyone's enthusiasm was gradually rising.

The injection of funds brought unprecedented opportunities to the navy, and they also knew clearly that they must act quickly to seize the opportunity to regain lost ground and restore order.

"But we can't just focus on the pirates."

Bruno's voice dropped again.

“The new navy is our ally and we need to discuss cooperation with them.

This financial support is only temporary, and long-term cooperation is the key to the stable development of our navy."

A lieutenant general nodded:

“Yes, the navy not only needs to eliminate pirates, but also needs to establish a closer cooperative relationship with the new navy.

We have all heard about the background of the 'Golden Emperor' Jin An. His resources and abilities are far beyond the imagination of most people.

Cooperation with the new navy will inevitably bring greater benefits.”

Bruno was silent for a while, then smiled:

“We, the navy, must make our position clear and always maintain a cooperative relationship with the new navy, but also ensure our independence and justice.

We are not their vassal, we must ensure that in cooperation, we can bring order to the whole world, rather than becoming a tool of one party. "

As soon as he finished speaking, the generals around him nodded, obviously thinking about this question.

The justice of the navy must never be compromised because of cooperation.

Even though the new navy can provide tremendous support, the navy must still maintain its principles and independence.

"We don't need to rely solely on the new navy,"

Bruno's eyes were firm.

"But we must form an alliance with them, support each other, and work together to fight against common enemies."

With Bruno's determination, the mood of the navy's top brass gradually stabilized.

The immediate funding problem has been solved, and the next task is to formulate a specific strategy to push the navy to restore its strength and maintain world order.

At this time, the hearts of the top naval officers were filled with endless ambitions.

With the support of the new navy, the navy is no longer the machine that relied solely on the world government in the past, but is gradually transforming into a more autonomous and resilient force.

Their goal is not only to eliminate pirates, but also to reshape order and control the future of the world in this great pirate era.

All of this is inseparable from the subsequent cooperation - establishing a long-term partnership with Jinan’s new navy to jointly lead the future of this world.

However, just as they were discussing, Bruno suddenly frowned, as if he realized something.

He looked at the staff officer next to him:

“We need to contact Marshal Zhan Guo as soon as possible to determine the specific details of the cooperation.

But before that happens... we need to initiate an immediate action.”

"Tap tap tap..."

Just then, several people from the Warring States period pushed open the door and walked in.

Zhan Guo sat steadily in the command seat, looking a little tired, but still exuding a majesty that could not be ignored.

"cough..."

He coughed lightly, then continued:

"Be quiet for a moment. We need to discuss the next strategic deployment of our navy."

"..."

The entire conference room of the Navy Headquarters was filled with a serious atmosphere, but he looked calm, as if the discussion had nothing to do with him.

Whether it was Crane and Garp beside him, or Sakaski sitting on the other side, they were all discussing the strategic plan, and Sengoku just listened quietly.

He has become accustomed to this situation.

As the admiral of the navy, his task is to coordinate the overall situation and provide guidance, while the specific execution work has long been handed over to his capable assistants.

His eyes sometimes swept over the senior generals standing beside him, and sometimes fell on the tactical drawings on the table. He already had his own plans in his mind.

"Crane, Garp, what do you think?"

Zhan Guo did not rush to express any opinions, but just turned his head slightly and spoke slowly.

He's eyes flashed with a calmness that came from having experienced many hardships. She leaned back in her chair, gently brushing the white hair on her shoulders, her tone still as calm as usual:

“The assistance from the new navy is undoubtedly what we need most at the moment, but we must be cautious in the future cooperation.

The alliance with Jinan may temporarily solve the funding problem, but in the long run, whether this cooperation can gain a foothold still needs time to verify. "

Garp slapped the table fiercely and said with a smile:

"Haha, Crane, you are too cautious!

Our navy is no longer the "guardian" that could only obey the World Government. Jinan now has so many resources. Our cooperation will not only bring financial support to the navy, but we may also be able to capture more pirate leaders and resolve the current threats.

We can’t take it lightly.”

Zhan Guo raised his eyebrows slightly, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, but he did not express any opinion.

Garp has always been keen on fighting, but his intuition and perception of the situation can often be of great help.

Sengoku understood what Garp was thinking - he hoped to increase the navy's combat effectiveness and restore its deterrence through cooperation with the new navy.

He, on the other hand, considered the issue more from a strategic perspective and was concerned about the potential risks that this cooperation might bring.

"What Karp said makes sense,"

The voice of the Warring States was low and steady;

“This time, the Navy has a chance to return to its peak, but our enemies will not give up.

The new navy has given us strength, but our real test is how to reshape order on this sea and how to ensure that the navy can uphold justice in the new pattern. "

He slowly stood up, with his hands behind his back, in front of the huge battle map, staring at the sea that was glowing blue, as if he saw the future path of the navy.

“I know that everyone has doubts and expectations.

We have come too far in these years, and the shadow of the 'world government' has long been looming over our heads, but we do not belong to them.

We belong to this sea and to all those who wish for peace."

He turned around, his eyes scanning every senior general present, finally settling on Sakaski.

Sakaski's brows were furrowed, as serious as ever, his eyes sharp, but he did not speak.

Sengoku knew that although Sakaski had always been a calm strategist, he also understood that the current situation had far exceeded their expectations, and every conflict on the battlefield was a test for the future of the navy.

"Sakaski,"

Zhan Guo opened his mouth, his voice neither hurried nor slow.

“What do you think of this situation?

Will the addition of the new navy ensure our navy's victory?"

A cold light flashed in Sakaski's eyes, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised:

“The navy’s victory does not depend on others, Marshal Sengoku.

The reason we were at a disadvantage before was because our power was constrained.

But things are different now.

Although the new navy is very powerful, if they dare to challenge the bottom line of our navy, they will definitely pay a price.

We want cooperation, but we also want to maintain our independence.”

His tone was firm and without hesitation. It was obvious that Sakaski insisted on his understanding of justice as always - the navy should be the only guardian of order, and no external force should have enough power to influence the navy's decision-making.

After hearing this, Zhan Guo nodded, with a glimmer of approval in his eyes.

He knew very well that Sakaski's straightforwardness and calmness were exactly the strengths the Navy needed most.

No matter what the next cooperation is, he is confident that he can take the Navy to a new height.

"very good,"

Zhan Guo waved his hand gently.

“Next, we must not only negotiate with the new navy, but also prepare for the worst.

We must ensure that the justice of the Navy will never be influenced by any force."

He paused, glanced at each general in front of him, and finally said softly:

"No matter what, the Navy must continue to move forward."

The atmosphere in the conference room finally eased a little. Although it was still serious, everyone knew in their hearts that the future path of the navy had begun to change quietly.

And now is the moment for them to decide their future destiny together.

And Zhan Guo stood there, still full of confidence.

He knew very well that the real strength of the navy did not lie in money or other external support, but in every naval officer who insisted on justice.

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