Chapter 281: Transactions
Black pigeons took off from Nassau, most of them covered in fat, apparently not used for a long time. However, despite the lack of obesity and exercise, these pigeons will still bring the news of the reopening of the pirate council to all corners of the Caribbean.
At that time, the pirate ships roaming the land will be called to quickly approach the waters of Nassau and join the war to the death against the navy.
But it was the main force of the Royal Navy that gathered faster than the pirates.
"Sir, my subordinates are incompetent and have not been able to take Nassau as soon as possible. James stood on the deck of the Endeavour, bowing his head. Although he had always looked down on his fellow navy officers, Lord Beckett James always held him in high esteem.
"It's okay, James. Lord Beckett smiled and reassured, "It may be a good thing that there is a blessing in disguise." The reopening of the Pirate Council, the pirates from all over the Caribbean will come to Nassau, which will save us the trouble of being able to wipe out these gangsters in one go, and then go all over the world to hunt them down. ”
Carter felt that he had to express himself, and hurriedly spoke: "Sir, unlike the Dreadnought, the Victory still retains its combat power, and is willing to serve you." "Are you making excuses for your escape?" James' tone turned cold. "I didn't run away," Carter dared to fight back, with the Lord beside him, "I just think your combat deployment is inappropriate, and if you follow your command, the Victory will follow in the footsteps of the Iron Armor." ”
"Alright, alright. Lord Beckett advised that the commander of the navy knew exactly who James and Carter were. "Don't argue," he said in a gentle but unquestioning tone, "turn the page of the past and focus on the battle ahead." I promise to arrange a suitable place for you, and we all have a share in this work. ”
"The main forces of the Royal Navy have arrived. Kenway walked into the church, his face very bad, "Endeavor is here with the Inspiring One, the Zhiyuan, and the White Cliff." "The Royal Navy is attacking with all its might, and it doesn't seem to have any intention of leaving us alive. Blackbeard thought as he tapped his wooden leg.
There are a total of ten legendary warships in the Royal Navy of the British Empire, and at present, in addition to the sunken ones and those that really can't get out, the remaining six are gathered in Nassau, and the pirates have already folded four legendary pirate ships, and only the Black Pearl, the Jackdaw, and the Siren are currently able to resist the offensive of the navy.
"And," added Kenway, looking at Jack, "the Flying Dutchman, too, is on the Navy side." "Davy Jones?!" Jack almost hit his head on the roof, "As a youkai, what is he doing to make a fuss!"
Jack once had a deal with David Jones, and when the Black Pearl sank to the bottom of the sea, it was David Jones' big octopus who caught it, but at the cost of Jack Sparrow working for David Jones for a hundred years on the Flying Dutchman.
However, with Jack's character, he had no intention of keeping his promise from the beginning.
"Looks like the situation is not in our favor," Planck peeled off the orange and gave a slice to everyone present. "So it's not feasible right now," I said, munching on an orange, "and I'm going to have to use my brain..."
"Lord Beckett!" Barbossa asked in a menacing manner as soon as he stepped onto the deck of the Endeavour, "what about the privateer permit you promised me?"
"Watch your attitude, pirate!" said a group of redcoats around him, who had not been ordered by Beckett to beat Barbossa to the ground. "Eh, watch the words. Lord Beckett smiled and said with a gentle smile, "Mr. Barbossa is a privateer captain of our British Empire, how can we make him a pirate?"
"Don't worry," Lord Beckett said, standing up, "the privateer permit hasn't been issued for some time due to the busy fighting, but I'll deliver it to you myself once order is restored." The East India Company deserves your trust. ”
"Hmph..."Barbossa was quite arrogant, "Why did you finally reopen the Pirate Council?" "Two reasons," Speaking of this, Lord Becket was also a little helpless, "First, it was too late for us to locate the lone legendary pirate, most of the tokens had already converged to Nassau, and the navy missed the opportunity. Second, I now think that it would be a good idea to have the Pirate Council reopened, and that would be a good opportunity to wipe out all the stinky pirates in the Caribbean!"
A month earlier, on the eve of the Navy's operation against Nassau, the Black Pearl had met with the Endeavour. As an old pirate, although there is no token, it does not mean that Barbossa does not know about the pirate council. He used this as information in exchange for a privateering license from the British Empire.
But listening to what Beckett is saying now, it seems that the information he provided is dispensable. This was also expected by Barbossa, who came this time to increase the price.
And then. Barbossa took the object out of his pocket and threw it to Lord Beckett. "Huh?" said Lord Beckett, looking at it with interest. It is a compass that, when opened, the pointer does not point to either north or guide, and after shaking it in a circle, it stops in a certain direction. Beckett looked in the direction of the pointer and it was Nassau in the darkness of night.
"Jack Sparrow's compass?" asked Beckett. Barbossa was noncommittal, the expression on his face vividly expressed what he was thinking, or what the do you think this could be?
"I really needed this thing before. Lord Beckett shook his head with a smile and threw Jack's compass into the sea, "But now I've found what I need." He glanced back at the Dutchman, which was flying behind the Endeavour.
"Okay," Barbossa said seemingly through gritted teeth, "I still have a price, but you have to increase the number of items you offer." "Oh? Lord Beckett's tone conveyed that he was no longer interested.
"The treasure of Nassau. Barbossa said earnestly, "The valuable treasures plundered by generations of pirates in the last hundred years are all hidden in Nassau, Spain, Holland, and our British treasures. I know you don't value gold or silver. Seeing Beckett's expression, Barbossa added, "But if you think differently, with the support of money, the combat power of the Royal Navy can be doubled again, and the real empire on which the sun never sets needs to be protected by the naval forces that match it." ”
"You've moved me, Captain Barbossa. Beckett thought for a moment and felt reasonable, "Say, what price do you want?" "Privateer license, this is what I deserve." A hint of greed flowed through Barbossa's face, "Other than that, I want a knighthood." ”
Shell looked at Barbossa's face, and after a moment of silence, he spoke, "Deal." "Phew," Barbossa seemed relieved, "I'll take someone to steal the treasure as soon as possible, and then find a chance to deliver it to you." ”
"You'd better hurry," Beckett said with a playful laugh, "you only have one day, don't think about delaying the pirates of Nassau." ”
"Shall I delay these dogs?" Barbossa seemed a little annoyed, "As the captain of the privateer of the British Empire, I disdain to be in their company!
Barbossa huffed and climbed down the Endeavour, stepped on the sampan and drove back to Nassau. "The smell of pirates is exactly what makes me sick. After he was gone, James came out of the bilge, "Lord, do you really trust him?"
"Whether we trust it or not, dog-eat-dog is beneficial to us. Lord Beckett said confidently. In his opinion, this can increase military spending, and if it is not done, it will not have any adverse effect on the Royal Navy.
The next day, under the dark clouds, it seemed that a storm was brewing. It was dark early, allowing rats that were inconvenient to see people to start their actions earlier.
"Captain, five sampans coming in the direction of Nassau!" the observer reported. "Are you coming?" Beckett stood up and walked to the side of the boat. There were only a handful of rowing sailors in each small boat, and the hull of the boat was bulging and seemed to be carrying quite a few things.
Approaching any further, the leader stood up and waved his left hand at the naval battleship, while holding up a crown-like object in his right hand. "Barbossa's men are coming. Beckett saw the birth and ordered: "Be vigilant, don't take it lightly!"