From Pirates to Sweeping the Worlds

"By the way, those nobles and local tyrants didn't make things difficult for you, did they?" Xia Jieren asked again.

"Those guys are just greedy blood-sucking worms." Speaking of those local tyrants, Fan Li is still a little angry.

"Before each landing, we will carefully collect and analyze the distribution of forces on the island."

"After integrating all the intelligence, we will choose a trustworthy force to cooperate with."

"What a pity...Alas!"

Fan Li sighed and continued, "It's a pity that there are too few forces that are trustworthy and treat the common people well."

"Most of them are parasitic insects that suck blood from the people."

"Even the naval branches in some places have become corrupt, helping the powerful and wealthy oppress the people."

"Think so too!" Xia Jieren also shook his head helplessly.

After seeing with his own eyes what kind of people the nobles of the Kingdom of the Netherlands were like, he was able to imagine the ugly faces of most of the nobles in the world.

"We have no choice but to cooperate with some local tyrants."

"They are responsible for helping us with trivial matters, and we provide them with some protection fees and cheap supplies every month."

“It’s mutually beneficial for both sides.”

"During this period, many forces raised the price and even tried to rob their fellow criminals."

"But after we showed our strength, most of them gave up these ideas and didn't make things difficult for us."

"As for those who couldn't figure themselves out, we dealt with them as well, and they didn't cause too much trouble. In fact, their enemies were happy to see this happen, and they provided us with a lot of intelligence support."

"..."

Fan Li recounted the actions of the White Tiger Chamber of Commerce along the way.

Xia Jieren listened carefully, lowering his head in thought from time to time.

"It seems like I should go out to sea sometime," he thought to himself.

Xia Jieren was deeply attracted by the magnificent waves of the sea and the customs and practices of the various islands.

He was very curious about everything in the sea, "I really want to go swimming in the sea right now."

The thought only flashed through his mind, and it was unlikely that he would leave the range of the heart network now.

Although the sea is beautiful, it also contains many dangers. Xia Jieren was afraid that he would lose his life by accident.

"If I leave the range of the heart network and suddenly encounter danger, then..."

Thinking of this, Xia Jieren shuddered suddenly, "Forget it. I'd better wait until later to go out and have fun. A few years won't make a difference anyway."

Xia Jieren is only fourteen or fifteen years old now, so it is too early to consider going to sea at this age.

Even the future Pirate King, Luffy, the chosen one, waited until he was 17 years old before going out to sea.

......

After Fan Li finished his report, he stood quietly by.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing with my own eyes what you have gained from this trip." Xia Jieren looked at him with a smile.

"The fleet will arrive at Eastport in an hour." Fan Li replied respectfully.

Xia Jieren nodded slightly and waved his hand.

After Fan Li bowed again, he left the heart network.

An hour later, Eastport.

At first light, the dock begins its busy day. The shouts of people and the sounds of heavy objects falling to the ground interweave to form a symphony in the early morning.

For people who like a quiet environment, this place may be unbearable, but for Fan Long, the noisy scene here is very intoxicating.

Worker bees and workers shuttle back and forth between ships and shore warehouses, moving boxes of goods up and down.

"What a blessing!" The dock worker said happily, looking at the worker bees carrying heavy cargo.

In the past, they had to carry heavy goods on their shoulders, with sweat flowing down their faces and shouting to encourage themselves, only in this way could they earn a meager income to support their families.

Now they don't need to do heavy physical work, they just need to solve some problems that worker bees cannot handle.

On the other side of the dock, merchants, captains, and passengers were also busy arranging cargo, checking lists, and preparing to depart or disembark.

It was the first time I saw the prosperous scene of the East Harbor Terminal. Some of them looked serious, some smiled, some were relaxed, some were in a hurry, and some looked sad...

The dock became a place for them to communicate, trade and meet, full of expectations and opportunities.

Seagulls circled in the sea breeze, chirping happily. From time to time, they flew low, competing for food given by travelers.

The waves hit the dock from time to time, making a "plop" sound, as if telling people about the vastness and depth of the ocean.

At this time, a carriage slowly drove into the dock under the escort of the army. The carriage was very large and required two horses to pull it.

In the sunlight, this luxurious carriage shone with golden light, like a moving gem, attracting the attention of everyone present.

The body of the carriage is made of the highest quality black metal, the same material as the outer shell of the Zerg hive.

After careful processing by craftsmen, the body of the car is as smooth as a mirror, the curves are elegant, and the wheel spokes are delicate and powerful. You can tell at a glance that it can easily handle long-distance travel.

The most eye-catching thing is the flagpoles erected at the four corners of the carriage, embroidered with golden wheat ears, announcing the majesty of the Dutch royal family to the world.

The carriage's interior was decorated gorgeously and luxuriously, with the exterior covered in gold ornaments. The windows were made of specially made stained glass, ensuring that one could see outside but not outside, while also allowing light to softly shine into the carriage.

The carriage was covered with soft plush carpets. Sitting on it was like sinking into a cloud. Xia Jieren sat on the carpet without any image at all, reaching out for the juice on the small table from time to time.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and soft light sprinkled into the car, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere.

Two tall, snow-white horses were moving at a constant speed on the wide road without any need for anyone to control them.

This carriage gives people a feeling of dignity and luxury. It symbolizes power, wealth and status, while also carrying comfort and elegance.

When people see it, they will naturally bow their heads to show respect.

"What a pity! I didn't come with Litte." Xia Jieren, who was enjoying himself in Ge You's pose, thought with a little regret.

"I don't know if Litte will like this carriage. It was specially customized for her." Xia Jieren looked at the gems he had carefully selected in the carriage, feeling nervous.

Xia Jieren himself was quite satisfied with the carriage, but compared with the carriage, he still preferred the car, "The car is what a man should have."

"Bang~bang~"

The sudden knock on the door brought Xia Jieren back to his senses quickly.

"Master, we're here." Fan Long's respectful voice sounded outside the car.

"Why are you here?" After getting out of the car, Xia Jieren looked at Fan Long in surprise.

"Of course I am here to entertain the Lord in person." Fan Long replied respectfully.

"There's no need to do that." After hearing this, Xia Jieren said he didn't care, but he still felt very happy in his heart.