Chapter 288 Great! Hayek! (6k)

Another half month.

A new ship arrived at the rebuilt Augustine Port, a ship with the Doflamingo logo.

"Is this Augustine Castle? It's so dilapidated."

Standing on the bow, Buffalo looked at the land in front of him, which was mostly ruins, and said slowly.

On the other side, Gladius didn't pay attention to the ruins, but looked at the port, where many ships were docked, some with pirate flags and some ordinary merchant ships.

Outside the tall outer wall, where the framework had been built and repaired, in the ruins of the port town, a dark-skinned guy was leading a group of men to face two groups of people.

One group of pirates, one group of caravans.

The leader of the pirates wore a captain's hat, his left arm was transformed into a mechanical arm, and he was in a strong figure.

Gradius happened to know him and had seen the bounty order. It was the 'Steel Arm' Uradi, a small pirate with a bounty of 39 million.

"Of course the things I robbed belong to me!"

Uladi's veins were exposed at this time, and his face was full of dissatisfaction, "Why should I hand it over? Didn't the natural disaster say that everyone is welcome?!"

"The premise is to abide by our rules."

Ajin said lightly: "Lord Sager's rule is that once you enter the sea area belonging to Gareth, no conflict is allowed. We will not care what you do outside the sea area. You are robbing within the sea area. Since it is your first time, hand over the things to him, and we will still welcome you."

"What a joke, who can rob after leaving the sea area!" Uladi roared: "Since we are not welcome, let's go!"

Out of the sea area of ​​Gareth, it is a wide sea. Who knows which direction to go? Only when entering the waterway is it a good place for them to rob.

The free city-state used to have patrol ships, so the pirates did not dare to act rashly, but now there are no patrol ships, and it was the natural disaster that occupied this place. They are all pirates, and some pirates have other ideas, such as this one now.

"Humph, the natural disaster is nothing more than that. We are all pirates. Does he think he is the king?" Uradi turned around and walked towards the pirate ship, shouting in dissatisfaction.

"Finger gun."

Puff!

But just as he finished speaking, Akin's voice rang in his ears, and then his heart ached, blood spurted out of his mouth, and he fell down.

As he fell, Akin was exposed behind him. His outstretched index finger dripped with blood. He glanced at the fallen Uradi coldly, and said to the pirates in front who subconsciously drew their weapons:

"Drawing out weapons is considered resistance, Storm Kick!"

Swish!

A kick was kicked out, bringing a horizontal half-moon slash, sweeping across the bodies of these people, and bursting out a cloud of blood mist.

The slash rushed all the way to the bow of the two-masted pirate ship behind, cutting the protruding bow in half, and flew all the way to the mast position, cutting off one of the masts, and cutting a half-gap in the second mast, and then dissipated.

As for the pirates, they were all cut in half, and none of them survived.

"Alright."

A Jin retracted his foot, looked at the horrified merchant, and said: "Everything on that ship will be given to you to make up for your losses. We will take back the ship. In addition, we will collect business taxes from people doing business here, and we also welcome you to invest in industry. Is there any problem?"

"No, no."

The merchant was frightened and shook his head quickly. With so many corpses in front of him, who dared to have any opinions? He even regretted it a little. He knew that this place was occupied by pirates, but he couldn't suppress his nature of making money.

I heard that this place is being rebuilt and lacks all kinds of materials, even food, so I pulled a batch of food to sell, but when I came here, I found that this place is too brutal, so I should leave as soon as possible.

"Industry?"

The businessman was stunned for a moment, and the greed of the businessman's profession made him throw away his reason, and asked: "Can I set up a factory here? How much is the commercial tax? How to calculate it if I set up a factory? What business can I run?"

Ajin: "..."

He is a guy who can kill dozens of pirates with one kick. Facing the question of this weak businessman who is afraid that he can't even hold a knife tightly, sweat can't help but break out on his forehead.

"This, for specific questions, you have to ask specific people. As for who is the specific person, it depends on specific analysis." Ajin said in a hurry.

He can fight and rob. When he followed Krik in the East China Sea, he was defeated and retreated from the Grand Line and encountered a siege by warships. He single-handedly blocked the warships and protected the pirate ship to escape.

But he doesn't know anything about business.

He was the combat captain, not the commercial captain. He would rather lead the team to wipe out the remnants of the nobles in the kingdom than to maintain order in this port.

It was not his area of ​​expertise at all.

"Commercial taxes are 40% of profits."

Just as Ajin was hesitating, a cold voice sounded from behind.

Ajin was stunned, turned his head quickly, and immediately bowed and said, "Lady Lily."

It was Lily who came from behind.

At this time, she was wearing a close-fitting shirt with a bow tie on the collar, and a pair of tight pants that outlined the perfect curves of her legs. Although it was wrapped tightly, it could not stop the plump fruits, which trembled as she walked.

She casually wore a knife on her waist, and pressed the hilt of the sword with her left hand. She walked to the merchant, which also made the merchant lower his head and show fear.

'Sword Princess' Biondetta Lily, the newspaper said that she used 5,000 people to annihilate 100,000 people, and also defeated the famous Tihana. The bounty is as high as 730 million. She is a big pirate.

"We allow anyone to come here to invest in industry. All business taxes are collected at 40%. Personal taxes follow the existing rules, but there are conditions. If you invest in industry here, the ownership belongs to Sage. When he has a request, you must serve Sage. Apart from that, we have no requirements."

Lily said: "Correspondingly, we will provide protection. As long as Sage rules here for one day, you will have a safe environment and will not be disturbed by anyone."

"What industry can be done?" The businessman's eyes lit up.

"Dangerous goods that pollute people are not allowed." Lily said: "Besides that, everything can be done. Of course, you can't cut corners. There are some rules you should understand."

"Yes, I understand!" The businessman nodded vigorously.

Everything can be done!

Only 40% tax!

So low that he wanted to laugh!

Only nobles in the kingdoms on the sea are qualified to run factories. Even if they are lucky enough to get the qualification, the taxes they pay are very heavy, and they can only earn hard-earned money.

As for the Four Emperors, they are not as good as those kingdoms.

These pirate emperors are purely occupying the territory and doing whatever they want.

What 'Hundred Beasts' needs is slaves, not merchants. They basically capture people to work, or order their territory to do something, regardless of what will happen to the local area. If they don't obey the order, they will suppress it.

'Big·mom' only collects souls. Although the occupied territory is only responsible for providing sweets, if it fails to provide them in time, it will be destroyed.

'Red Hair' doesn't care about anything. He just puts up a flag and collects protection fees. He is more like developing a territory to fight against other pirates, not what he wants to do. So what should be done in the territory is still the same, no change, just like other countries and islands.

As for Whitebeard.

Whitebeard is dead!

Unlike here, they are allowed to open factories regardless of their status, and they only need to pay a little tax and be loyal. Loyalty on the sea, isn't that normal?

How can this be a pirate?

This is the savior!

"As expected of Lord Calamity who killed the Celestial Dragons!"

The merchant raised his hands and said excitedly: "I have no problem. I will absolutely obey Lord Sag. I will go wherever Lord Sag tells me to go and do whatever Lord Sag tells me to do! I will become a citizen of Calamity now. How much do I have to pay?"

Lily subconsciously took a step back due to the merchant's enthusiasm. She was stunned for a long time before she said: "No need to pay, as long as you follow the rules."

"How can that be possible? In this way, I will provide you with the cargo on this ship for free, without asking for a penny. Just treat it as a gift to Lord Sag!"

The merchant waved his hand fiercely, not caring about what kind of pirate this was. He ordered his men to move the cargo out of the cabin and walked into the city without saying anything.

Leaving Lily stunned

She tilted her head. Her face, which had originally seemed serious and solemn, was a little cute at this moment.

She couldn't figure it out. Shouldn't this be a difficult agreement? Or simply regard them as tigers and scorpions to avoid, why are they so excited?

I don't understand, even she doesn't understand.

Although she understands how to collect taxes and how to enforce rules, she is not a business talent.

"Lily! Jin!"

A voice came from the port. Lily turned her head and smiled: "Sayu, Lina, and Robo."

The two sisters who were taken to Dressrosa before and could make rainbow gems, and the miners from Columbus Island, got off the ship with the Doflamingo family logo.

Now that Sager has a territory, of course he called Doflamingo and asked him to send people over.

The more stable Sayu introduced the people behind him who looked frightened, "We brought people from our hometown here too."

In addition to the two sisters, the people in the village were also packed up and taken away by them. In addition, there was also their father who had disappeared for several years and suddenly appeared after they returned.

"I'm here to pick you up. Don't worry, you will settle down here, and Sage will arrange the corresponding work for you soon."

Lily said: "Let's go, I'll take you to find a place to settle down."

After settling people in the city, Lily went to the palace to report to Sage.

In the restaurant of the palace, Sage was sitting at the head of the long table, waiting for the female pirates to feed him, and the table was full of rare delicacies made by Marika herself.

Beside him stood Bella, holding a bottle of precious wine in both hands, waiting for his gem wine glass to be empty and filled.

In front of the restaurant, there was the dancing Pacia and the musician Bailon who was responsible for playing music.

"Lord Sage, ah~"

The beautiful female pirate rolled up a side of noodles with meat sauce with a fork, and held the other hand underneath to feed Sage.

Sager opened his mouth and took a bite. He grabbed a white-feathered chicken that had been raised for two and a half years and roasted just right. He chewed it up with the bones and swallowed it. Then he picked up the gem wine glass and drank the wine in it. Then he put the wine glass aside and waited for Bella to pour wine.

"I want it too!"

As he started, Renetia ate and knocked on the table.

"Why should a child drink wine? Drink juice. Juice is sweet."

Sage rolled his eyes and said again: "How is Lily's sword?"

"I can't find a knife maker, so I don't have a clue yet. I lack certain craftsmanship, which is different from building machinery or boats."

Renedia picked up the orange juice with her oily little hands and bit the straw. "The reason why a famous sword is a famous sword is that it has some ability."

"Forget it, look for the knifemaker then, you have more important things to do." Sage said.

After getting the electrified heavy sword, Sage planned to have Lily's sword reforged so that Lily's sword could also activate the electric light and live up to the name of 'White Thunder'.

Originally I was counting on Renedia, but this seems to be a bit difficult. The craftsmanship of knife forging is indeed different from invention and manufacturing.

Regardless of the cultivation of domineering power, what the sword pays attention to is the material and craftsmanship of the forged sword.

The craftsmanship determines the grade of the knife. A good quick knife has fifty skills, a great quick knife has twenty-one skills, and a supreme quick sword has twelve skills. The grade is determined when it is forged.

This was an area that Renedia had never studied before, so she naturally stopped there.

It took a month to kill almost all the nobles in the kingdom. Now, under the leadership of the two local factions, Sif and Misty, the subordinates were searching the mountains for the nobles who had slipped through the net, and they must kill them all.

The order was given by Lily, because Sagar didn't care very much, but Lily felt that these nobles could not be given any chance. Even the lowest-ranking nobles had to be killed in order to stabilize the situation.

And now, it is time for Sager to complete the plan in his heart.

"There is wood and mineral deposits on the site. You are ready to prepare it. Bring a group of people to build ships. Let's start the shipbuilding industry first."

"No problem!" Renedia bared her little tiger teeth and patted the horizontal line of her chest vigorously, "Leave it to me, I will make the safest ship!"

Shipbuilding was her dream, and there was no way she could not agree to it.

For Sag, the shipbuilding industry should be started first and sold through Doflamingo's channels. This means mastering a core industry first. As for the material issue, if there is a site, use what is in the site, and if there is no site, use what is in the site. Then go out and grab it!

He is a pirate, so of course he wants to rob it.

If you really can't grab it, that's when Doflamingo comes into play.

Sagar thought of something else and asked B'Elana, "How's Lao Huo's design going?"

"Mr. Hawkins is still busy." B'Elanna thought for a moment and said, "Now I should be designing your bedroom."

"Tell him to speed up. The dining room after the bedroom should also be renovated. What should be opened should be opened. I want a large banquet hall, and then the main hall should be renovated. Throw away the stone throne and replace it with the throne on the ship."

Sage picked up the jeweled wine glass, took another sip, and said.

"Yes, I will go find Mr. Hawkins later." B'Elanna lowered her head and responded.

"Also, it's time for you to take up your position as the head maid. How are the maids you recruited? Pasia, stop and go get something to eat. The same goes for you. I asked you to be responsible for searching for dancers here. Why now? Or are you alone? Bailon, Bailon, stop looking, you are the one I’m calling. What kind of orchestra can you run by yourself? Have you completed your task of finding musicians?”

Now, with a maid, a dancer, and a musician under his command, he managed to conquer a territory with a population of two million, but in the end, it couldn't even be lively, so how could it be decent?

"Already looking for you, Lord Sarge"

The three of them bowed their heads in unison and could only respond weakly.

Yes, after following Sage, my status has improved. What I couldn't even dream of before is now not only possible, but even realized.

But the key is, there is no one.

They search the city every day, and they probably understand that Sager's reputation is changing. Some people think that he is a good person, but after all, he is a pirate. They can live by themselves. Can they work for Sager or enter the palace? .Some people feel that it is selling their children and daughters and are not willing to do so.

This is one of them.

The second thing is.

Common people are all hard-working, and they can do ordinary jobs. For example, serving, dancing, and making music, some require good looks, and some require family background.

As for what is readily available

"I encountered a group of them when I was purging the nobles before, but I thought they were in danger, so I killed them all."

Lily walked in and said, "Just find some good seedlings and cultivate them."

"You."

Sage sighed, "Forget it, you chose it. Has anyone picked it up?"

"I got it and have settled in."

"That's good. In this case, the Rainbow Gem Factory and the mineral deposits can be developed. Luo Bo and the others are professionals in mining, so let that kid take charge. Start practicing from a young age. When he grows up, he can become a big help. ”

Sage clenched his fists, "Shipbuilding, gems, weapons, and robbery will be developed as our core industries today!"

Lily nodded and said, "Sag, I encountered something at the port."

As soon as she mentioned the matter about the businessman, Sagar was stunned and immediately frowned, "No!"

Lily was stunned. Although she didn't understand, she still said, "Okay, then I'll kick him out right now."

"How can it be free! We must let him sell it for money! If he doesn't sell it for money, wouldn't I lose money?"

Sage took a sip of wine and said to one of the female pirates who was feeding him: "Go, find the merchant and tell him whatever the price is. I just need to collect the tax!"

"Sarge?" Lily was puzzled.

"Why do you want them to sell it for money? Isn't it free? Wouldn't we lose money?" Renedia also tilted her head.

"Free stuff is the scariest thing."

Sager shouted: "First of all, you must understand that Bailey is just a thing used to exchange goods. It is not valuable in itself."

"Why do I insist on buying materials from those poor people? Why do I tell Dahai through newspapers that I am rebuilding here and bring goods quickly? Do you really think I am stupid and spend more money to do good deeds?"

The stone, wood and iron nails used for reconstruction were not free. They were paid by the common people of the kingdom to dig out the stone and make wood.

If you ask businessmen to bring building materials, you will have to pay them.

"What is money? Money is a bastard! Why should I use work-for-relief to give money to those poor people instead of giving them food directly? It's because they will buy things by themselves when they have money."

"Those Kuhahahe who produce food and the merchants who sell food will also get money. If these people have money, they will buy other things, and those who also sell things will also get money, and then they will buy them. Required.”

"In this way, they can get the necessities and still have savings. With savings, they will buy more things. This cycle is established, the living standards of these people will rise, and then I can get more taxes."

"Free? What do I want for free? It's not like I can't afford it, let them buy it!"

After hearing these words, everyone in the restaurant had a question mark on their heads.

Renedia's head tilted to one side, filled with questions.

"Sag."

Lily pursed her lips, and after a while of silence, she looked at Sag and said, "Aren't you illiterate?"

She couldn't understand what the illiterate person said!

A group of blue veins burst out from Sage's forehead, "I just can't read, it doesn't mean I don't understand! Even if I don't understand, I have played Victoria 3!"

And you know that damn Hayek!

So great! Hayek!

Although this thing is a bit bad and cannot be laissez-faire, what Sag points out is economic intervention with force.

For example, the supplies and materials that merchants came to sell were all at the average price on the sea due to the deterrent power of pirates, which prevented them from raising prices.

As for the price, he didn't know, but Doflamingo did.

Just ask him to compile some information.

The merchants will make money, the common people can afford it, and Sage will receive taxes.

winwinwin!

He's going to win!

As long as he is strong enough, he can run it stably, which will only make his territory prosper.

What Sager wants to ensure is his own powerful deterrence.

"Victoria III?"

There was a dangerous light in Lily's eyes, and she subconsciously clenched the makeshift knife at her waist, "Which woman is that?"

sag

Have you ever played with a woman?

Although she knew that with someone like him, something like this would definitely happen, but when she heard it suddenly, Lily still felt tight in her heart and felt inexplicably unhappy.

"It's not a woman or anything. It seems to be a person's name. I can't remember clearly."

Sage touched his chin and waved his hand, "That kind of thing is not important. It cannot be free anyway. The money I give them can definitely buy necessities."

As for the initial investment, that doesn’t matter.

Bailey is shared by the sea. As long as there are enough things, you can definitely buy them.

They all have a territory, and within the territory, Sage doesn't need money. The more prosperous the territory is, the more 'wealth' he will get.

"I understand, I will remember it."

Lily responded and then said: "Also, Sagar, I just looked around and it seems that we don't have enough food and materials. If we follow the method you mentioned, although I don't understand it well, but there is not enough food, Prices will definitely rise, and then the money distributed will not be enough.”

"What's missing?" Sage asked.

"Lack of everything."

Lily said: "Wood, iron, stone, clothes, food. Just the daily needs of those people are already huge. We still need to rebuild, and the shortage of materials will be even more."

The entire rebuilt city, as well as the nearly one million homeless people in the city, needs huge necessities. Whether it is businessmen or civilians living outside the city, what they can provide is still limited.

"Where are the little humans?" Sag asked.

"They went to Timaton. Moria just called two days ago. They are still looking for a place to live. It will take time for them to plant." Lily said.

The Dongtata tribe is the most good at planting, but no matter how good they are at planting, it still takes time.

"Then grab it!"

Sage waved his hand, "Just go outside and grab it. I just have an idea recently. Just stabilize this place. It's time to go to other sites!"