Volume 1: Raging Waves City Chapter 213: Unexpected Information
After inspecting the Ibul Shipyard, Luke returned to the Cape District Secret Intelligence Bureau. He couldn't help much with military operations, so he left the professional work to professional military personnel. His work was mainly about logistics and things other than war.
Just as I sat down in the office and hadn't taken out the letter Agatha sent me, Kylena came in and told me... Pan had arrived and had been waiting in the lounge for a while.
"Is he here alone?"
"Yes, Chief Inspector. Director Iwa came alone."
Luke thought about Pan's purpose in coming to him, and then said, "Let him in."
"Yes, Chief Inspector."
After a while, Pan came to the chief inspector's office under the guidance of Kailina.
After Kylena brought two cups of coffee, Luke asked her to go out and told her not to let anyone in.
Inviting Pan to take a seat, Luke asked, "Director Yin has always been in charge of the World Bank's investment projects in the Cape region. Director Pan, why did you come to me alone this time? "
Pan first looked at the layout of the Chief Inspector's office, then picked up the coffee and took a sip.
"I didn't expect that the chief inspector, as one of the core members of Nutao City, would have such a simple office. The former Cape District Secret Affairs Bureau was upgraded to the Nutao City Secret Affairs General Bureau, and this building seemed too small and shabby.
The World Bank's investment in the Cape District can be supplemented by an office building for the Secret Affairs Bureau of Nutao City. The Chief Inspector should have a grand office, which is in line with your status."
Luke laughed. "My status doesn't need these fancy things to decorate it. An overly grand office environment will only distance me from my subordinates. Our work requires efficiency, not showing off one's uniqueness.
Let's get down to business. I'm pressed for time."
"Okay, let's get down to business." Pan put the coffee cup back on the table and said, "If my intelligence is correct, Cape District is facing a major crisis. A group of pirates, or a fleet disguised as pirates, is blockading Cape Port.
Now not only commercial ships, but even fishing boats dare not enter Cape Harbor. Although some materials can be transported from other urban areas to Cape District, the increased cost means that this is not a solution.
The World Bank's investment in the Cape District is in crisis. I came here to hear the Chief Inspector's solution. If you can't convince me, the World Bank will have no choice but to withdraw its investment to stop the loss."
Luke looked at Pan for a while, then smiled and said, "My investment in the Cape District has determined that this district will definitely have a prosperous future. Even if I am ruined this time, the person who takes over will only continue to build according to the plan I have drawn up.
After all, no one can resist money.
In the end it is just a question of how high the prosperity can be achieved in the Cape region. In the long run it will certainly make money and there is no risk in the World Bank’s investment.
Director Pan came this time because he saw that I was in trouble and wanted to provide me with some help and discuss some conditions. "
Pan looked at Luke and couldn't help laughing.
"The Chief Inspector is worthy of being the Chief Inspector. You see things so clearly that no one has the courage to become your enemy.
First of all, I want to express my gratitude to you. Viscount Iscolan has given us a lot of help under your instruction. The Lookout is growing stronger. If we want to launch an attack on the pseudo-regime in Rio, we need more weapons and supplies.
A safe channel for capital flow is even more needed.”
War requires money, and Pan needs even more money if he wants to revive the Kingdom of Rio.
At this time, the assistance Luke gave to the Lookout was just a drop in the bucket. It could only be regarded as an attitude, which was far from enough to create a big trend.
Now that the Golden Shield Empire and the Rio Republic have established normal diplomatic relations, it is impossible to give the green light to the trade of the Wind Watcher. Pan's identity allows him to provide the Wind Watcher with many opportunities to make money, but if he wants the trade of the Wind Watcher to enter the world market through the City of Raging Tides, he needs the help of insiders.
Not everyone dares to do something that affects the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
This kind of money can really cost you your life.
Luke was not in a hurry to reveal his attitude. He asked Pan, "What can I get?"
"Information about the Saxon Engineering Fleet. Saxon Engineering is a major client of the World Bank. I know the activity areas, supply points, and temporary docking points of the Saxon Engineering Fleet."
The difficulty of fighting at sea is how to hide yourself and how to find the enemy.
The Cape District Anti-Smuggling Fleet was not only weaker than the Saxon Engineering Fleet, but its whereabouts were also firmly controlled by the enemy. Therefore, Lady Tasia stationed the main force of the Anti-Smuggling Fleet on Fishbone Island, and did not dare to go out to sea at will, for fear of being ambushed by the enemy fleet.
For the Cape District Anti-Smuggling Fleet, the Saxon Engineering Fleet is a target that they only know exists but don't know where it is.
But a fleet cannot stay on the sea for a long time. When the supplies on the ship are almost consumed, the fleet needs to enter the port for replenishment.
If they could launch a surprise attack on the Saxon Engineering Fleet while it was resting, the Cape District Anti-Smuggling Fleet would have a great chance of success.
However, only the top brass of the Saxon Engineering Fleet knew the route and repair plan . The vast ocean meant that the Cape District Anti-Smuggling Fleet had no way of knowing. Even if the Secret Intelligence Bureau could send a message after they entered the port, when the Anti-Smuggling Fleet arrived, they would be facing a fleet that had completed its replenishment and had fully recovered its combat power.
If what Pan said is true, then his information is extremely important to the situation Luke is facing now.
But with this information, we want to change a trading port for the lookout.
Luke thought about it and felt that he was at a disadvantage.
“I want to invest.”
Hearing Luke's request, Pan was stunned: "Chief Inspector, you want to invest?"
"Yes, I want to invest. The director of the World Bank is involved in international trade. I certainly can't miss this good opportunity of making money.
Give me 20% of the shares, Cape Port will be open to the commercial companies of the Watcher, and the Secret Affairs Bureau of Raging Waves City will protect you.
Very sincere, right? "
Asking for 20% of the shares was definitely asking too much. Pan felt pain in his heart, but he was still happy in pain.
What is the current status of Chief Detective of Meteorite?
He agreed to open the port of Raging Waves City to the Watchers, which meant that the Watchers' trade could safely embrace the whole world, and money would flow into his pocket.
At the same time, the Lookout can easily purchase weapons from around the world through the City of Raging Waves. Even if the Rio Republic discovers something, the Chief Detective of Meteorite will cover it up.
Although this protection fee is high, it is worth it!
"Just 20%." In order to avoid complications, Pan did not bargain on this matter, and just worked hard to earn the money. He said to Luke: "When I complete the restoration of my country, I will definitely repay the Chief Inspector."
repay?
I guess you have already designed the way to repay me.
Yin and her lover, who violated the precepts, were sent to the stake, and her negligent brother was stripped of his honor and expelled from the Shuojin civilization.
At this moment, Luke felt that he was at a disadvantage.
"Private shares are private shares. You still have to pay the management fees, road fees, vehicle and vessel usage fees, and labor fees. You can't let my people work for you for nothing..."
He plucked the same sheep twice. The greed of Chief Inspector of Meteorite caught Pan off guard.
Although it hurts again, greed represents the weakness of human nature, and cooperating with such people makes people feel more at ease. It's just a protection fee, and you just need to work hard and earn the money.
The key is that this relationship... is priceless.
"The Kingdom of Rio will definitely make sure that anyone who helps us will receive a satisfactory reward."
Luke extended his hand to Pan: "It's a pleasure to work with you."
Pan shook hands with Luke and said with a smile, "It's a pleasure to work with you."
Next, Pan told Luke in detail the current location and cruising route of the Saxon engineering fleet, as well as the repair plan.
"In order to confuse the investigation of the Secret Intelligence Bureau, the Saxon Engineering Fleet prepared three supply points. They are Port Wright, Port Bradley, and Brilliant Island. These three places are free ports at sea that are not under the jurisdiction of the country. Even if the princess wants to provide help, it is out of reach.
The Saxon engineering fleet will be replenished every fifteen to twenty days, and the next replenishment will be at Bradlick Harbor."
Luke put the coffee cup aside and took out a nautical chart and spread it on the desk.
Pan marked the locations of three free supply ports for Luke.
Luke used a ruler to measure the distance from Fishbone Island to Bradlick Port, and then estimated his military strength and sea voyage time.
"Time is too short. My fleet cannot be fully prepared within this period of time. If we want to fight this battle, we must cripple the Saxon engineering fleet and not give them a chance to turn the tables.
Where is the next resupply point?"
"They still have to choose one of these three ports, but they haven't decided which port it will be. When the Saxon Engineering Fleet finishes resupplying at Bradlick Port, they will plan a cruise route and the next resupply point. I'll tell you as soon as I get the information."
Pan's tone was very confident. The World Bank had built a huge intelligence network with its financial dominance.
"Then I'll leave it to Director Pan."
"Only if Chief Inspector Meteorite does a good job in Raging Waves City can my plan to restore the country be realized sooner."
The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.
After Pan got what he wanted, he said goodbye to Luke and left . This time, he got a port leading to the world market for the Lookout, and there was still a lot to do to turn it into a capital flow.
Luke was also happy about this unexpected surprise. He did not expect that his attempt at the Rio Consulate would pay off at this critical moment. As long as he could accurately grasp the movements of the Saxon engineering fleet, he would have the initiative in his hands as to when and how to attack.
After sending Pan away, Luke immediately began planning and preparing for the attack on the Saxon engineering fleet.
The day passed by in a fulfilling and busy way.
At night, I dragged my tired body back to the dormitory, took a hot bath and lay on the bed. Then I remembered the letter Agatha wrote to me.
After confirming that the alchemical seal was intact, Luke opened the envelope and took out the letter.
A piece of paper.
There should be no content.
Most of the letters Luke received from Agatha were also meaningless . Sometimes she would write about what she had eaten in a day, as if to retaliate against Luke's weather forecast.
After all, important things don't happen every day. Luke didn't want to tell Agatha about some of his plans, and Agatha didn't want to tell her about the court struggles in the Meteorite Empire's capital.
Letters became a routine conversation between two people across the air, with you saying your thing and me saying mine.
Luke can see the other side of the princess from the letters. In fact, Agatha's other side has long been exposed in the players' guides. The shyness and warmth in the CG form a sharp contrast with the public impression of the princess.
She dedicated herself to the empire, and her soul also needed a harbor to rest in. She longed for a pillar to stand beside her and face the storm with her.
Beneath the strong appearance, there is also a soul that is at a loss as to the way forward in this new era.
Luke unfolded the letter.
When he saw the first line of words, he sat up suddenly in bed.
Hello, stranger:
It’s a bit sudden!
Luke sorted out his emotions. He didn't expect Agatha to confront him so early. Just like what happened in Raging Waves, she pushed him forward. Luke didn't like the feeling of not being in control, but he had to admit that this was life.
What made Agatha break this tacit understanding? She should know the consequences of doing so.
With curiosity, Luke continued to read.
The handwriting is very heavy, and you can imagine how tightly Agatha held the pen when she wrote the letter. She was making a decision to change the existing course of the empire, a decision that might push her and the empire into an abyss of no return.
The letter was very short, not even filling up a whole page, and the words were even fewer than the names of dishes she usually listed.
But Luke looked very slowly.
Read each word one by one, and think about each word one by one.
The rabbit nest of Raging Waves City has already been built. As long as the Saxon engineering fleet is defeated at sea to lift the blockade of Cape Port, and Qingkong gives a little push, he can attack or defend here, and no one can touch him in Raging Waves City.
Even if the empire collapsed, the City of Rage remained autonomous and independent of war in the course of history.
But I only know ten years of game history. What will happen in ten years?
What's more, the original history has been changed so much by himself that this is no longer a butterfly effect, but a hurricane effect.
No eggs remain intact when the nest is overturned.
In this chaotic situation, no one can stay out of it. Nutao City can't do it with just this little corner of the country, and I can't do it even more.
Our ancestors said: Those who do not plan for the overall situation are not qualified to plan for a region; those who do not plan for eternity are not qualified to plan for the moment.
For a game, ten years is a long time; but for Luke at this moment, ten years is just a part of the journey. He wants to live in Fury City steadily. The big tree of the Golden Shield Empire can be in chaos but it must not fall.
I have to take a trip to the imperial capital, Saint Lun City.
And if you want to make everyone in the imperial capital cautious, you have to fight the Saxon engineering fleet beautifully!
This great gift from Pan comes at the right time!
Great send!
