(A false alarm, nothing serious, thank goodness.) Book friends, happy New Year)

"Your Highness, this is impossible." Aris smiled wryly.

"Your Highness, can you contribute the manufacturing technology of the Black Pearl to the government? You don't need to do it all, just turn in your power technology and armor technology. We will give you a satisfactory remuneration. ”

Arris's eyes are vicious, and it is only at this time that the strength of his CP members is truly revealed.

The most critical thing in a battleship is always the power system. Very often, the speed of the battleship is not that it cannot be increased, the armor is not that it cannot be thickened, and the firepower of the artillery is not that cannot be strengthened, they are all constrained by one factor.

That's the powertrain.

Because there was not enough power, the speed of the battleship was not fast; Because the power system is not good, the armor cannot be thickened, which reduces the protection power, and the firepower is also restricted by the power......

Caesar is well aware of this, what is the significance of the progress of power technology.

The invention of the steam engine began the first industrial revolution of mankind, and the widespread use of the internal combustion engine opened the second industrial revolution......

It is no exaggeration to say that the leap in power technology is the driving force for the great progress of human society. Whoever has mastered the most advanced power and energy technology can firmly grasp the pulse of the times.

Aris didn't know this, and he couldn't possibly know,

Based on his own experience, he instinctively felt that power technology was the key to everything. In addition to Caesar, perhaps only Dr. Vegapunk has a deep understanding of the importance of power technology, which is one of the reasons why Vegapunk is tirelessly fascinated by perpetual motion machines.

"Impossible."

How could this kind of technology, which is related to the progress of the world, be handed over so easily.

Of course, if the world government is really willing to pay a price of 100 trillion, it is also possible.

"Your Highness, I'm really sincere—"

"Do you know why I'm listening to you so much?" Caesar's tone was unfazed.

"I've heard you say for so long, even if you are paid for your hospitality, and there is still respect for the old man. Now, quiet. ”

"This technology—"

Speechless, Aris saw Caesar's eyes.

What kind of eyes are that, that kind of eyes, that kind of gaze. It made Aris shudder.

Majestic, cold, unquestionable, supreme......

"If you want to talk, let Julian come over, you, you don't have the qualifications."

A fluttering passage of words, dull, but this made Arris's heart ache even more.

The greatest insult to a person is not to insult, not to beat, but to ignore.

Looking at Caesar's gaze, Aerys knew that he was not in Caesar's heart at all. The kind of gaze that looks at ants, and the eyes that are extremely indifferent, all illustrate this reality.

But he didn't dare to complain, and even less to resent. The more he learned about Caesar, the more he felt Caesar's horror.

And Caesar ignored himself, because it should be said that it was right, because the gap between the two was so great that he did not even dare to complain.

"It's not that technology can't be transferred, but it has to be well rewarded. As long as the price is right, there's nothing that can't be discussed. Still in an indifferent tone, "Tell these words to the five old stars, don't make a single mistake, otherwise your end will be very miserable, I promise." ”

Before he knew it, Caesar was qualified to talk to the Five Old Stars, the world's supreme power. He has been, truly standing on the world stage. No one can ignore his voice.

Aerys shuddered, he had no doubt about Caesar's words, as long as Caesar had the heart, pinching himself to death was as easy as pinching an ant all the time.

"Alright, Mr. Arris, let's enjoy the dance, it's not bad."

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The island of Burroughs, the second island on the Great Voyage.

If the town of Ritata is a den of bounty hunters, a nightmare for pirates, then this island is a paradise for pirates.

It was a neutral port where navy, pirates, and bounty hunters could come and trade, resulting in a thriving economy here.

Of course, with that, chaos.

Walking on the streets, there will be fights and brawls at every turn, explosions and flames. Those who are not pleasing to the eye, those who have hatred, those who pick quarrels and provoke trouble, and those who disagree with each other are all sources of confusion.

"Hahaha, it's really an eye-opener, I can't imagine that such a chaotic city will have such a developed economy." King Kong exclaimed.

"Hmph, they're all a bunch of pirates who deserve to die." The ghost spider said coldly.

Indeed, if it weren't for the influx of large groups of pirates, Burroughs would not have prospered so much; But again, pirates are unruly and want them to obey the law unless they have overwhelming strength.

It's a double-edged sword, a kind of deformed prosperity.

Suddenly, Bucky shuddered, the man Bucky hated the most.

He was greeted by a straw hat, ordinary but not mediocre, coupled with the conspicuous short red hair, the scars on the eyes, and the red hair - Shanks.

"Redhead."

"Bucky."

The two spotted each other at the same time and screamed. The difference is that one is resentment and the other is surprise.

"I didn't expect us to meet again, Bucky." Shanks said with a smile, with a sincere smile. But he didn't know that it was this way that made Bucky hate it even more.

"Bastard, I'm going to, uh, ahem," perhaps thinking of something, Bucky suddenly changed his words, "Why are you here?" ”

In just an instant, Caesar recognized that the young man who had asked him for directions in Rogue Town was also, like Mihawk, originally his dream partner.

Unfortunately, it's not possible now.

"Is that him? Redhead, Shanks. Caesar asked silently.

"Yes, the redhead, a genius who has been appreciated by many strong people of the older generation, and his future prospects are limitless." King Kong replied in his heart.

For a long time, Caesar had always wanted to know what was so remarkable about the geniuses that Roger, Whitebeard, Karp, Dorag, and King Kong all admired.

If there is a person who appreciates, that is normal, if even a strong person does not appreciate, it means that this person is just a mortal, or that there is really no merit; The two people appreciated him, indicating that he was indeed a genius;

Three people, that's rare, and if four people, even Bucky, the most hated enemy, think that Shanks will become a great weapon in the future and regard it as his biggest competitor, it can only show that Shanks's excellence and talent have reached a level.

It only took a moment of observation for Caesar to know why they admired Shanks so much.

Let's not talk about the strength, nor the talent, just talk to him, you will be attracted by his temperament, and unconsciously change your attitude towards him.

The warm smile, the sincere tone, the movements like a spring breeze, everything, like a magnet, firmly attracted everyone's attention and made people feel good about him.

This can be seen from Bucky, and now Bucky is no longer hated just now, but is talking with interest as if he was going to see a friend he hadn't seen for a long time.

Shanks believed in the goodness of the human heart, and he was willing to trust anyone, so he treated everyone sincerely, even his enemies; And anyone who sees him will have a good impression of him.

People's hearts are sensitive, especially the strong. They can feel the kindness of the red hair, and they naturally have a good impression and respect for him.

"Child's heart." Caesar clenched his hands.

"Red-haired Shanks."