After inspecting the construction progress of the warship and merchant ship, Hudson did not rush home, but went to the beach to inspect the fishing industry.

This time he didn't alarm anyone, and rode the dragon directly into the air, used magic to hide his figure, and quietly watched the fishermen below catch fish.

If the sea is not polluted, it is different. If you go down the net casually, you will get a lot of harvest.

"Hudson, look, the Skull and Bones are hiding at sea?"

Bear Stearns said excitedly.

Looking at the way he was gearing up, he knew that he wanted to say hello to the old man in the way of a bear. As a high-IQ creature, Bear Stearns is very vindictive.

Even though many years had passed since the Skeleton Society wanted to use him as a vehicle for the Evil God's descent, he still remembered it.

"Wait!

Hanging a skull doesn't mean you're a member of the Skull and Bones Society. Many pirates also fly the skull flag when they are in action.

The size of that fleet is not small, and if the skeletons had such strength, they would never be as small as they were back then. ”

As he spoke, Hudson reached out and grabbed Bear Stearns, who was eager to try.

Fighting piracy is everyone's responsibility, but it is also necessary to find out which side it is. Anything can happen on top of this vast ocean.

Not only can the merchant ships running all over the world be pirates, but even the navies of some countries will occasionally change their clothes and go out to engage in side jobs.

……

"Island owner, there are fishermen ahead, do you want to give them to ......?"

Before Redbeard could finish speaking, the burly middle-aged man directly interrupted: "Gage, put away your careful thoughts."

I know you're uncomfortable, but those of us who float on the sea all day long can't help ourselves!

The debt owed to the people must be repaid after all. In any case, this thing must be done this time, or you and I will not want to go ashore alive.

Besides, what did the fishermen have to rob? Except for a few small boats that could not go to the sea, there were only fish left all over the world.

Judging from the nautical charts, this should be the coast of the southeastern province of the Alpha Kingdom. I remember that this sea area is controlled by the Dalton family, and their strength is not weak, don't make trouble here! ”

As he spoke, the middle-aged island owner glanced at the cabin behind him, and then let out a long sigh.

Obviously, this time he took his little brothers out of the nest, not willingly.

After all, a pirate leader is worried about "human debts", and when it comes out, it can make people in the circle laugh off their big teeth.

Looking at the team, you know that the pirate leader who can buy such an industry is definitely not a good person.

It is definitely not an ordinary person who can force him to bow his head, ignore the "business" in his hand, and go all the way north from the central sea to do one thing.

Unfortunately, the conversation between the two was so scarce that Hudson could only deduce that they had taken on a hot errand.

Perhaps in the cabin of the pirate leader, there is an answer that can solve the mystery. But for the sake of safety, the cautious Hudson leaned over to check.

No matter how powerful the hidden magic is, it has a limit. Vaguely, he had sensed that there was a master lurking in the fleet.

There is no doubt that this is extremely abnormal. The strong have their own arrogance, even if they run away to be pirates, they must be pirate leaders.

Hudson, a master who can't be recruited by a prince, why should he follow a pirate leader?

It's not a little brother, so it's likely that he is the one who manipulates this group of pirates behind his back.

In normal times, Hudson would not be nosy as long as he does not involve himself, but the current situation is too sensitive.

Thousands of pirates went north, and if such a force was entrenched in the open sea, not to mention threatening the security of the kingdom's seas, it would also have a great impact on his next plans.

"Maxim, mark them with magic. Remember to be secretive so that no one finds out. ”

Hudson immediately commanded.

It doesn't make any sense to just keep up. I don't know the destination of these pirates, who knows how long they will be on the seas, and Hudson doesn't have the time to spend it with them.

Just make a mark and wait for them to stop before acting. Deep down, a new plan had come out of his mind.

Such a sneaky operation, and having to pull pirates as cover, is most likely not a good thing.

It doesn't matter what these guys are for, just expose their whereabouts and make their things unsuccessful.

Then it's time for the Dalton family to come into play, and it is the duty of every nobleman to fight pirates.

If you don't make a reaction, how can the Dalton family, the overlord of the southeast coast, still mix?

Taking out the Shadow Stone to record the activities of the pirate ship, Hudson made a beeline for Port Hansen and selected an undetermined officer to perform ecstasy magic.

"Pirates infested the southeast coast, and when the opportunity to make meritorious service came, you immediately took your men to arrest them.

Leave a message ......"

After the good thing was done, Hudson flashed directly. In order to fight the rampant pirates, he has gone to great lengths.

It doesn't matter what kind of people it is, as long as the two sides fight, it is not possible to stop if you want to.

……

"Lord Earl, the royal capital has sent another message, urging you to pass!"

Tom reminded in a whisper.

In recent days, the Mountain Leader has received a number of letters from the royal capital, all of which are asking Hudson to hurry over and preside over the military affairs.

"Reply to Wang Du, just say that I will go over after I am busy for a while!"

Hudson said without changing his face.

The same excuse he has used many times. On the one hand, there are really a lot of affairs in the territory, and on the other hand, there is a question of power.

Nominally, he is the commander-in-chief of the Kingdom's strategic mobilization, but there is no clear statement on the specific scope of power.

Even this General Headquarters of Strategic Mobilization is a temporary institution, and the administrative level has not yet been determined.

Whether it was under the direct jurisdiction of the king, under the military ministry, or whether it was only accountable to the noble council, there is no one to say this.

Hudson also understood what Caesar IV did. After all, it is easy to let power out, but it is difficult to take it back.

If the power of the General Strategic Mobilization Command is too great, once it is in wartime and all of it is transferred to the wartime economic system, he, the king, may be hollowed out.

Something like this has not happened in history. If Hudson had been in the position of Caesar IV, he would not have given up power easily.

Even if the General Strategic Mobilization Command were to be required to do its work, it would be necessary to limit the powers of this provisional body, and at least retain the necessary checks and balances.

Knowing is knowing, but the ass decides the head. As the commander-in-chief of strategic mobilization, Hudson will definitely fight for his own interests.

If you don't know it, you just go to work in the past, and you don't even think about it.

Anyway, the mobilization mechanism of the Alpha Kingdom is perfect, and it will not affect anything if he passes a few days earlier or a few days later.

Wang Du was anxious to urge him to take office, most likely because he was frightened by the international situation. The current strategic situation in the northern continent really leaves no room for optimism.

Before the reinforcements sent by the Alpha Kingdom set out, two countries had already started the battle to defend the royal capital. The tragic ending is almost doomed.

Even if reinforcements were sent over immediately, it would not change the overall situation. Now it's up to these two unlucky guys to hold on to how long they can hold out.

In fact, the great nobles of the two countries had already arranged for the latter to transfer most of the clansmen. Now stay and hold on, that's just to give an explanation to the Terran Alliance.

According to the laws of the Alliance, if you flee in the face of an alien invasion, you will be deprived of the glory of the nobility.

The war has left them with nothing on the verge of nothing, and if even the last fig leaf - "noble glory" is lost, then there is really no way to mix in the circle.

In the eyes of most people, the current defeat of the Terrans in the Northern Continent is only temporary. After winning the continental war, the aliens still have to obediently spit out what they have eaten.

For thousands of years, everyone has been playing like this. According to the rules of the game, the territory that is lost now can be regained in the future.

……

"Boom!"

The sound of the magic crystal cannon pierced the sky, breaking the silence of the sea. Looking at the warship that suddenly appeared in the distance, the middle-aged "island owner" said with a gloomy face: "Organize a counterattack immediately!" ”

On someone else's territory, he wasn't ready to do it at first. Why didn't the other party give them a chance, as soon as they came up, they greeted them with a magic crystal cannon, and they couldn't fight if they didn't want to.

After firing a shot, the young officer, who was originally in a state of ecstasy, also realized that the situation was not good.

A lonely warship actually ran out and fought with a group of pirates, which is not personnel!

As soon as he gritted his teeth, the young officer immediately ordered: "Send a signal for help!" ”

Deep down, he couldn't help but be glad. Fortunately, it was a pirate in the process of losing his soul, and if he moved the merchant ships that came and went, he couldn't explain it when he turned back.

Now, as long as you insist that the pirates did it first, and then send some gifts, the unauthorized attack will be over.

Provided, of course, that he can hold out until reinforcements arrive. If you die at the hands of this group of pirates of unknown origin, then everything will be over.

……

"Brutebeard, what's going on?

Didn't you tell you to be cautious, why did you make such a move? ”

An old man's voice came from behind him, and the middle-aged island owner Manbeard was frightened, and hurriedly stepped forward to explain:

"My lord, it's none of our business! As soon as the warships on the opposite side came up, they opened fire directly on us, leaving us no chance to negotiate.

You know, there are some people who hate pirates, and when they meet, they shout and kill, and maybe the commander on the other side is that kind of person. ”

Hearing this explanation, while the old man nodded, the corners of his mouth also showed a trace of disdain, and he said coldly: "Waste!

You can't do such a thing, and you still claim to be all over the world. If someone wants to die, send them down quickly.

Waste time pestering here, and after a while, other people's reinforcements will arrive, and it will be difficult to extinguish it! ”

He said this on his lips, but he knew it very well in his heart. It is impossible to enter the village quietly, and this battle is bound to alarm the head snake.

The strength of the pirate fleet is strong, and it depends on who it compares with. Bullying ordinary merchants is naturally invincible, and if they are against some big nobles who have been engaged in maritime trade for many years, they may not be able to gain the upper hand.

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The most important thing is that people can "call friends", and once a fight starts, the sea forces along the entire southeast coast will launch a strangulation against them.

Normally, when this kind of bad situation happens, the pirates will choose to retreat. They only come out to rob money, but they have no interest in competing with the navy of a kingdom.

If there is a big deal behind the scenes, you can also ask someone to mediate the conflict. They are all mixed on the sea, how can there be no friction, give each other some face, and see each other in the future.

It's a pity that the identity of the old man can't be revealed, otherwise they will only die faster.

The Alpha Kingdom may not be able to make a big deal because of a pirate, but if it knows that there is a pirate force controlled by the Holy See that appears at its doorstep, then there is absolutely no room for negotiation.

Even if they say: there is no malice, even if they come to hang out, no one will believe it.

Hudson simply flicked the reins and caused the situation to spiral out of control, pushing the Holy See and his party into an awkward position.

"My lord, my whereabouts have been revealed. Otherwise, let's go back first, and then go to Poison Dragon Island when the limelight is over......"

Without waiting for the middle-aged island owner to finish speaking, the old man fanned him with a big mouth, and then warned: "Brubrute, it seems that you have really grown a lot over the years, and you dare to teach me to do things."

Do your part, you don't have to worry about other things. I hope this is the first and last time.

Otherwise, you will regret coming into this world! ”

Thinking of the old man's terrifying methods, the brute beard who had woken up from his distraction was so frightened that he hurriedly nodded.

At some point, there was a puddle of unidentified fluid on the splint. Luckily, the waves were strong enough that the waves quickly overshadowed them.

If you let the younger brothers know that your boss still has such a cowardly side, I am afraid that people will be disheartened immediately.

After teaching the people, the old man directly returned to the cabin with a few people behind him, as if nothing had happened just now.

Seeing the group leave, the bearded man's face finally showed a resentful expression, but this expression only disappeared in a flash, and then it was an expression of the rest of his life.

Life and death are all controlled by others, even if he becomes a famous pirate leader, he is still just a dispensable pawn in the eyes of the other party.

If there is no way, who made him a pirate?

Such an identity is extremely vicious in the eyes of ordinary people; But in the eyes of the real big man, he is an ant that can be pinched to death at any time.

The Holy See is not without a fleet, and arranges for them to accompany their group, in addition to keeping their whereabouts secret, more because of this, they need a lot of cannon fodder to explore the way to Poison Dragon Island.

The power of the Holy See's lineage is reluctant to lose, but it can only make their marginal characters unlucky.

Between the eyebrows, the brute beard also revealed a hint of ruthlessness. After so many years of constantly doing things for the Holy See, he still has no status and status, and he has long accumulated a stomach full of resentment.

If he hadn't known that the Holy See was too powerful and he didn't have the ability to fight back at all, he would have fought back a long time ago.

Thinking of the legend of "Poison Dragon Island", the brute-bearded man lit up. If he can intercept the gains of the Holy See in this operation, maybe he will be able to get out of the embarrassing situation he is in now.

It's a big deal to lose this pirate group and reappear as a new identity. It's a time of continental war, and it's full of opportunities.

Choosing a country with weak papal power, waiting for an opportunity to join in, and obtaining a noble status on the surface, it is more reliable than floating on the sea all the time.

……