Titch looked up at Missionary Henry and fell silent, thinking about what to do.

Henry sat still, and did not speak.

The hall was as calm as a pool of stagnant water in a lake, and there was no movement.

After a long time, Titch said: "Since it is cooperation, to what extent do I cooperate with the United States?" In other words, how does the U.S. Federal Plan to cooperate with me, a great pirate? ”

Henry sat up straight, his expression solemn.

At this moment, he was no longer an amiable preacher, nor was he a gentle old man next door, but a politician who was in a position to cross the border. His body is straight, his face is resolute, and his eyes are no longer cloudy, but deep and translucent, giving people a feeling of old and strong. He sat in the main hall and had an extraordinary bearing.

Henry's expression was serious, and he said in a firm tone: "The Federation wants His Excellency Titch to control the Hawaiian Islands and become the ruler of the Hawaiian Islands. During the reign of His Excellency Tić, the Federation will assist His Excellency Tić in dealing with the problems encountered by the Federation and stabilizing the situation. After the situation transitions smoothly and stabilizes itself, His Excellency Tić will lead the crowd to join the Federation and become a member of the Federation. At the same time, the Confederation will be rewarded for his contribution to His Excellency Titch. ”

After a pause, Henry said, "I can guarantee that the reward given by the Federation is better than being a pirate." ”

Titch smiled coldly and said disdainfully: "What benefits can the U.S. Federation give me?" I don't want to be vain. What I need is a clear answer. You have painted me an empty shell, which is of no use to me. ”

Henry chuckled twice and said, "Your Excellency Titch is really a man who does not see rabbits and eagles, so I will tell His Excellency Titch in advance." If His Excellency Titch were to join the nation, Hawaii would become a state in the U.S. Union, and His Excellency would serve as the first governor. ”

Titch thought for a moment and said, "I'll think about it!" ”

"Ahh

Old Henry's face was full of surprise, and his eyes were full of disbelief to a governor, and Titch had to think about it.

This person is too arrogant!

In the system of the American Federation, in addition to the state-government-government, the governor of a state is already a feudal official. With the identity of governor, Titch not only successfully cleared the identity of a pirate, but also fell in love with the American Federation, gained a strong background strength, and became a member of the ruling party. At this point, Titch still has to think about it, and the surprise in Henry's heart can be imagined.

Tiqi said, "What, do you have any doubts? ”

Henry's eyes sparkled, and he said in a very flat tone: "Your Excellency Tiqi, this is already the best condition that the Federation can give, and the opportunity must not be missed. People can't be too greedy, once the greed is infinitely expanded, they can only fall into the endless abyss in the end. ”

Titch looked determined, not threatened by Henry, and replied calmly: "I have decided, think about it for the time being." Please go back to Mr. Henry, and I will send someone to inform you when I have made up my mind. ”

Henry had no choice but to get up and say, "I am waiting for the good news from His Excellency Tick!" ”

He turned and left the main hall, quickly disappearing from Titch's sight. Titch immediately sent someone to invite Li Zhen over, and after Li Zhen entered the hall and sat down, Titch relayed Henry's words in detail, and said solemnly: "President, judging from Henry's news, England is ready to move, and the United States is not willing to be lonely, so it is not easy to deal with!" ”

Li Zhen shook his head and smiled, "It's actually very simple!" ”

"Why?" Titch asked.

Li Zhen analyzed: "If you think about it carefully, in fact, the current situation in Hawaii is dominated by the strength of the Tiqi Pirate Group. Whether it is the strength of the American Commonwealth, or the strength of England, or the strength of France, in the Kingdom of Hawaii, there is no match for your Tichy pirate group, so don't have any burden. ”

"The deterrent power of the three countries lies in getting their own troops to come, and you can't stop them."

"However, as far as the current situation is concerned, the homeland of each country has not yet received news, so the policy implemented is mainly to win over you, and want to directly bring you to your knees. As for Henry's words, he just used the lieutenant colonel in England to threaten you. The forces currently stationed on the island in England will not dare to do anything, and I conclude that the next step may be the English or the French, who want you to take refuge in them. ”

After hearing this, Titch nodded, and his face showed a look of understanding.

Indeed, the current situation is like this.

Titch asked, "President, what should I do?" ”

Li Zhen said with a smile: "The way you dealt with Henry before was the best, how to deal with Henry, how to deal with the English and French people." We need a certain amount of time, so procrastination has a lot of benefits for us. ”

"Understood!"

Titch smiled, a strange grin.

"Report!"

At this time, another pirate ran in and reported loudly: "The president, the captain, and a British lieutenant colonel named Pierre from outside the palace said that there is something important to discuss with the captain. ”

"Please!"

With a wave of his hand, the pirate immediately went to deliver the message.

Li Zhen retreated into the background again, avoiding Pierre, so as not to expose his identity.

Soon, Lieutenant Colonel Pierre strode in. Lieutenant Colonel Pierre is about 185 centimeters tall, with typical blonde hair and blue eyes, and a hooked nose. He has a resolute face and the courage and fortitude of a soldier, but his lips are thin and his eyes are down, giving people a feeling of strength and ruthlessness. When Pierre came to the main hall, he found a seat in the hall and sat down, looking extremely casual.

Then, with his hands on his laps, Pierre sat upright, his eyes fell on Titch, and after looking up and down, he said, "Your Excellency Titch, I have come to visit you today to inform you of something. ”

"Say!"

Titch said dryly.

Titch was unhappy with Pierre's aggressiveness.

A lieutenant colonel of a small school, not even a fart.

Pierre dusted off his clothes and said casually: "Previously, Kamehameha IV of the Kingdom of Hawaii traded with His Excellency Tiqi and was finally killed, and now His Excellency Tiqi has occupied the Kingdom of Hawaii. On behalf of England, I recognize Your Excellency as King or President of the Kingdom of Hawaii and the legitimacy of your regime. However, you will need to declare that you will join the Commonwealth of the British Empire and become a member of the Commonwealth. In this way, Your Excellency is both an independent member state and backed by the Imperial Confederation. What do you think? ”

He looked like a charity, which made Titch even more unhappy.

After listening to this, Titch did not immediately agree. There was a moment of silence before Tiki spoke: "Lieutenant Colonel Pierre, do you know that His Excellency Henry of the United States Federation has been here?" ”

"Of course," said Pierre, "I ran into him! ”

Tić smiled and continued: "His Excellency Pierre has given me very generous conditions to serve as the governor of a state. Now, you have made me the king or president of a country. I am faced with a lot of options to consider. ”

Pierre frowned, and said almost without thinking: "Which of the two is better or worse, do you still need to consider?" Compared to the conditions proposed by Henry's old fox, the conditions of the British Empire are completely in your favor. As a governor, you don't have enough power in your hands, it's very unfree. But as a member of the Commonwealth, you control the Kingdom of Hawaii, and there is a big difference. ”

Titch nodded and said, "I understand! ”

Pierre said loudly: "Since Your Excellency understands, why hesitate? ”

ps: the second shift;