Kong and Zhanguo wanted to transfer Brian back to the headquarters so that he could be under their watch and restrain him. In order to put an end to Brian's idea of becoming the governor of West Ocean, the headquarters had already chosen a new governor.
When the name of the new governor reached the West Ocean, Brian had a headache.
This was because the new governor was called Orton. He was 67 years old and used to be a lieutenant general in the headquarters. Later, he followed Zefa to the military academy and became a recruit instructor. Although his strength was not strong, he was very popular in the headquarters. In the military academy, he was a typical easy-going old man who liked to help new recruits. Even the Red Hound, who had always been difficult to communicate with, had a good relationship with Orton.
"Zhan Guo, oh Zhan Guo, how shameless are you to send Master Orton to the West Ocean?”
Brian and Orton had a good relationship, especially after his parents died in this life. Orton took Brian into his family to take care of him. Thanks to the Orton couple's care, Brian was able to grow up healthily and come into contact with the cultivation of the six styles in advance.
It could be said that Orton was Brian's benefactor in life. By sending Orton to the West Ocean, the Sengoku Empire had created a difficult problem for Brian.
Although they were far away from the headquarters, Brian could almost see Sengoku Kazuko and the others laughing proudly.
Because in Zhan Guo's opinion, Brian would never dare to attack Orton.
Snow, who had just finished his report, asked carefully,""Sir Brian, are you familiar with Lieutenant General Orton?”
"If it weren't for Master Orton, I wouldn't have been able to win at the starting line of life.”
"The starting line of life? It must be someone very important to you.”
"I guess so." Brian nodded seriously.
"Then I'll inform Gerrard and ask him to cancel this operation.”After saying that, Snow took out the phone bug.
"No need to cancel." Brian waved his hand.
"Huh?" Snow asked in surprise. But Lieutenant General Orton and you…"
"I'll meet him in advance and persuade him to return to his hometown to retire.”
"But what if he doesn't want to?"
"Although I'll feel guilty for a period of time, I'll do my best to compensate his family.”
Although Brian didn't say it explicitly, Snow knew what Brian meant.
Seeing Snow in a daze, Brian patted Snow's shoulder.""Get ready. We should go collect the money.”
"Yes, Lord Brian!" Snow nodded.
……
Nordman was entrusted to recruit and purchase firearms, which required two days of preparation time. Under Brian's funding and supervision, Gerrard had also obtained a huge sum of money, allowing him to go out and recruit.
It was just that whether it was recruiting people or buying firearms, they all needed money.
Brian was corrupt, blackmailed, and sold firearms, but he was extravagant and greedy. At the same time, he used money to corrupt and rope in his subordinates to the greatest extent, making them his most loyal subordinates. Therefore, the expenditure on money was quite large.
Besides, bribing the generals of the headquarters and the officials of the World Government would cost a lot of money. With the expenditure this time, Brian's private treasury was almost overwhelmed.
However, Brian knew very well that the wool came from the sheep.
As the general who was the best at making money in the navy, Brian naturally had to find someone to reimburse the expenses.
Therefore, early the next morning, Brian sent Starr to the port with his soldiers to 'invite' all the officials, nobles, and merchants in the city to the City Hall.
The officials, nobles, and merchants who were 'invited' were all puzzled. They did not know what Brian was up to.
Brian and Snow entered the city hall one after another. As soon as they entered, he greeted everyone with a smile and said,"First of all, I would like to thank all of you, because the prosperity of the Port of Canaba cannot be separated from your contributions.”
"Sir Brian, you flatter me."
"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it."
"I'm just doing my job.”
The nobles, merchants, and officials were humble to each other. At the same time, they were even more confused and could not guess Brian's intentions.
"Well said! What this person said just now was right. This was his duty!”
Brian pointed at the official and said.
As the chief of Port Canaba, Shirley's father, Reiner, suddenly had an ominous feeling.
The middle-aged official had just said it casually. Now that Brian had mentioned it, he was completely dumbfounded.
" I've recently received intelligence that a large number of pirates are frequently approaching the port of Canaba…"
As soon as Brian opened his mouth, all the nobles, merchants, and officials in the room knew what he was going to do.
He wanted money!
"Although protecting the port of Canaba is our navy's job, the navy is also human. In the battle with pirates, it is inevitable that there will be casualties. The headquarters is in financial difficulties, and the compensation given to the branch is too little. I believe that everyone here can't bear to see your soldiers unable to live after being injured.”
"Sir Brian, but we have already submitted a 'huge amount' of compensation to you.”
A merchant representative stood up in anger. Half a year ago, Brian had used the same excuse as today to extort a high amount of protection money from them. He called it the " people's consolation money " to improve the lives of the navy.
"Don't tell me you don't have to eat lunch after breakfast?”
Brian's words made the businessman's pupils enlarge, and his chest heaved up and down because he was so excited.
He had seen shameless people before, but he had never seen such a shameless person. He was really too shameless!
The merchants, officials, and nobles present were in an uproar, whispering among themselves.
Reiner knew that his daughter was Brian's lover, so it was not convenient for him to speak now.
"Alright, I've said what I need to say. I don't want to waste any more of your time here. Anyway, starting from this month, merchants will donate 3 million Bailey a month, nobles 2 million Bailey a month, officials 1 million Bailey a month, and the residents of the city will donate 50,000 Bailey a month.”
They had clearly marked the price and directly asked for money. No, they were robbing money!
Seeing that the crowd was in an uproar, Reiner, as the chief, had no choice but to bite the bullet and discuss with Brian. Although he knew that Brian was extremely greedy, he would try his best to reduce the amount.
However, just as Reiner stood up, Brian smiled at him.""Master, as the chief executive of the port of Canaba, you should take the lead and donate 5 million Bailey.”
Clayon almost fainted from anger.
You f * cking slept with my daughter, and now you're asking me for money!
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