Chapter 181 The First Step of Colonization
The southern nobles are trembling with popularity and want to say emphatically that the ocean is our territory.
But the bed crossbow on the cabin had turned its direction, and the crossbow arrow with a thick arm was aimed at him.
Under the sun, the arrow reflected the light of metal.
Courage and all that, are vulnerable to bed crossbows.
The messenger at the supply point also felt that the other party's request was not impossible to consider.
"We are all Rock people. It is necessary to help each other. It is necessary." The messenger tried his best to smile, for fear of causing misunderstanding.
Lawrence looked at the other person with disdain, it was only the Southerners who were so spineless.
"It's not about helping each other. This is what the Leopold family requires of you. If something goes wrong... you'd better give me a reason I'm willing to believe, otherwise..."
Facing Lawrence's threat, the messenger could only nod in frustration.
The situation is not up to anyone, so what can be said.
After chasing the messenger away like a duck, Lawrence changed a ship.
The gunboat is well protected by him. This is a secret weapon.
At least the artillery should be kept secret as much as possible before it roars for the first time, so as to give some people with bad intentions a big surprise.
The fleet did not continue to move forward, but chose to rest temporarily.
Construction of the simple port began with the experienced hands of the Chavez family.
This small island was also surveyed by them in advance.
It's just that the Chavez family has not broken away from the strength of the Southern Chamber of Commerce, and they can't hold it even if they build a supply point.
Now that the preliminary preparations are complete, it is very quick to get started.
A large amount of materials were unloaded from the ship, and craftsmen from the Northland directed the black slaves to start working.
It took half a month to build a simple port, leaving two ships and several knight officers stationed here with a hundred troops.
Some craftsmen and black slaves also stayed, and subsequent expansion will be carried out simultaneously.
Lawrence specifically told the newly appointed Sheriff: “The Duke’s fleet will soon bring you supplies and manpower.
Your task is to guard this place until additional ships arrive, and then survey the surrounding sea conditions. "
"As you command, Captain."
Lawrence brought his fleet and deliberately passed by the port of the Southern Chamber of Commerce.
The colonists in this port suddenly became nervous.
Several small boats huddled directly in the port, and the bed crossbows purchased from the North were aimed at the incoming and outgoing waterways.
But they also know that they are powerless to resist what the other party really wants to do.
Lawrence looked at the hand-held telescope, which was a treasure given by His Excellency the Duke.
He clearly saw the soldiers at the port running back and forth, looking a little panicked.
Although he has used it many times, he feels it is magical every time he uses it.
“What a gift from God!”
Lawrence turned around and ordered the fleet: "Fire the crossbows together once to make them be more honest."
As a result, the people in the Southern Chamber of Commerce Port witnessed hundreds of bed crossbows firing volleys.
Lawrence showed off his power before ordering the fleet to continue sailing.
He carefully observed the morale of both sides and had a deeper understanding of the words that His Excellency the Duke often said.
“Truth is only within the range, dignity is only at the edge of the sword.
From now on, Leopold's glory will surely be under the roar of artillery when the fleet arrives. "
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The Leopold family's fleet appeared at sea, and this explosive news quickly spread back to the headquarters of the Southern Chamber of Commerce.
Panic immediately arose.
You, a knight from the north and a landlubber on land, how dare you threaten us?
It's great to be powerful on land, but you dare to threaten us?
This was the first reaction of the boss of the Southern Chamber of Commerce.
But soon, they withered.
It's really amazing to be so good on land, especially when the opponent can really solo offline.
If you piss off those guys from the Northland, they can really come over and beat you up.
A certain earl shouted angrily: "We can sanction them and cut off maritime trade."
Everyone looked at him as if he were a fool. The benefits of trade on the North and South Seas were so great and involved that it could no longer be cut off at the drop of a hat.
If something goes wrong, Duke Leopold doesn't need to go south to cause trouble. His own people can overthrow the people sitting here.
It's true that you are a great noble, but if you have affected everyone's interests, it is not difficult to change to an earl.
"Calm down, we can't break the contract, at least in the Rock Kingdom... Duke Leopold is a far more powerful being than us." Count Bergen turned the gold ring and said discouraging words.
The knights of the North, especially the knights of Duke Leopold, left a psychological shadow on too many people, and they did not think there was a chance of victory in the war.
"Is that all?"
“No, what is on the land is what is on the land, and what is in the sea is what is in the sea.
No matter how powerful the Northern Knights are, how can they charge on the ocean water? ” Count Bergen showed a sly smile and revealed his plan: “Let us teach Duke Leopold a lesson. It’s not just a matter of a few ships on the ocean. "
The Rock Kingdom is still bound by laws and noble rules, but there is nothing above the sea, only the laws of the jungle.
We will not touch the port of the Leopold family for the time being, but the ships on the route were robbed by pirates, so we cannot be blamed.
No matter how angry Duke Leopold was, he had the ability to hang the pirate, otherwise he had to endure it.
Count Bergen took off the ring and stood up: "I know many people want to find the spy hidden in our ranks, but there are many people who can reveal the news, so there is no need to go deeper.
First solve the trouble caused by Duke Leopold, the ocean is still my territory."
Count Bergen made the final decision. There were too many people leaking the secrets, and the news of the New World could not be hidden.
Instead of making people panic internally, it is better to spend more energy to maintain your own advantages.
As long as you still have the final say on the ocean, no matter how many participants there are, they will not pose a threat.
You must distinguish between the important and the urgent.
The Southern Chamber of Commerce finalized the plan and did not rush to act.
That would be too rough and too deliberate.
According to Count Bergen, wait for the barbarians in the north to build the ports along the way.
When they find that they cannot maintain the sea route, they will beg him to accept it.
Everything is planned, and even the fleet for execution has begun to be secretly drawn, waiting to teach the barbarians in the north a lesson.
Everyone was holding their breath. We couldn't beat you on land, but the ocean was our home turf, so we should switch positions.
From now on, it will be the turn of the northern barbarians to beg us.
