Soon, the Black Pearl, with its new flag, turned around and headed towards the nearest port.
After a day and a half of sailing, the former pirate ship encountered the Empire's navy ship that had been chasing them for the past two days!
After a tense confrontation, the officer on the navy ship was surprised to see that the flag hanging on the mast of the ship was not a pirate flag … … but a … … strange flag!
Soon after, his men reported that the flag bearer on the pirate ship requested to surrender … … They were not pirates.
What happened next was much simpler.
The captain of the navy ship ordered to be on alert and accepted the "surrender" of the pirate ship. Then, he found out that the young master of the Rowling family who had been missing for many days was on this pirate ship … …
Furthermore, the young master actually captured a ship full of pirates!
The captain of the Empire's navy ship stared with wide eyes! According to the Empire's laws, any captive of a noble, the noble himself had the right to directly deal with it … … Of course, treason and other major crimes were not included!
However, this young master dealing with a few pirates … … For such a small matter, the captain of the navy ship was willing to turn a blind eye.
After all, this was the young master of the Rowling family! The eldest son of Earl Raymond!
Earl Raymond, who had once served as the general of the Empire's navy expeditionary fleet, had a wide network of connections in the Empire's navy! He had an extremely high prestige!
Naturally, the navy ship would not make things difficult for Earl Raymond's son!
After the two ships stopped side by side, they used a sampan to transfer the honorable Master Du Wei onto the ship. For safety reasons, the navy ship also sent two teams of soldiers to board the pirate ship to monitor the pirates.
"Master Du Wei!" The captain of the navy ship was a typical navy soldier. He did not wear any armor, only a uniform, and had a short stature. His bronze skin and rough hands had been tested by the sea wind and waves: "Our entire fleet has been scattered to search for your whereabouts in the nearby waters! The fleet has already issued a military order. If we find your ship first, we will be able to get a month's vacation in York Harbor! God bless me, I've received such a great merit! Hahahaha … … "
Du Wei was slightly surprised … An entire fleet was looking for him?
Although my old man used to be a high ranking admiral in the navy and is now the second most important person in the empire's military … But he doesn't like me … It doesn't seem like he would go to such lengths to find me, right?
With doubts, Du Wei and the captain had a conversation in the captain's room. Du Wei quickly understood the situation.
It seemed like he had become the key bargaining chip between the Empire and the Magician's Guild.
Once he found him, he would turn the matter into a small one.
If they couldn't find him … the conflict between the military and the Sorcerers Guild would only intensify! This was something no one wanted to see!
"These two are …" The captain looked at Vivian and Joanna beside Du Wei.
"My two friends." Du Wei covered it up vaguely.
Of course, he would not directly say that they were the two sorcerers who had wreaked havoc in the barracks! Do you see that woman in armor? She was the one who almost took my life! She was the one who attacked the barracks!
If I say that … … Then I'm afraid I'll cause trouble!
Now Joanna's magic has completely recovered! If she causes trouble, I'm afraid she can easily bury the people on these two ships in the sea!
The captain was not a fool, but he didn't ask too much and just skipped the topic: "Then, please rest, I've prepared food and water … … If you need anything, I'll do my best to arrange it … … Please don't be polite! My brother used to serve in the Empire's expeditionary fleet, he used to be an officer under your father! I also respect Earl Raymond very much, he is the pride of our Empire's navy! "
Before leaving, the captain couldn't help but ask: "Forgive me for being presumptuous … … Master Du Wei, how do you plan to deal with those pirates? They are fugitives, you … … "
"They are my captives, I have the right to deal with them first. Isn't that right? " Du Wei smiled: "It just so happens that I will have a fleet of ships. I will incorporate them into my fleet. I need some experienced sailors and seamen. Moreover, I quite like their ship. "
In fact, the captain wanted to remind Du Wei: You still don't have an official title, so strictly speaking, you can't have a private army.
However, in fact, all the descendants of the big families in the empire would be given a title of nobility. People would turn a blind eye to the establishment of a private army sooner rather than later. Who would really investigate this?
"This ship, I have already named it 'Black Pearl', it will be my fleet's flagship." Du Wei continued to smile.
"Then, what is the name of your fleet … … Oh, no, no, I'm not being nosy, but they are pirates after all. Although they belong to you now, after going ashore, I need to do some paperwork, so I need to know this, then fill in some documents and cross them off the navy's target list. So, I need you to provide the name of your fleet. "
Du Wei smiled, he pulled the captain to the deck and looked at the 'Black Pearl' not far away.
"Do you see the flag on the ship?" Du Wei smiled happily.
"… … I see it." The captain was puzzled: "I have never seen such a strange flag … … what does it mean?"
If there was someone from Du Wei's previous life beside him, seeing the flag, they would definitely faint!
Because, on the flag, there was clearly a large, round English letter'M '!!
"McDonald's!" Du Wei replied without changing his expression: "My fleet's name is' McDonald's Fleet '! You can register this name on the documents. "
Looking at the captain's confused face, he left. Du Wei thought maliciously … …
One day in the future, when more than ten battleships hang the 'McDonald' flag, how interesting would it be?
After sailing for a few days, the two ships arrived at a port city located on the eastern coast of the Southern Empire's Lille Province: Port York.
This was a typical coastal port city. A natural arc-shaped harbor had become the best shelter. Countless ships of all sizes were anchored at the dock. There were merchant ships from all over the world, private armed merchant ships … The dock was filled with sailors looking for fun, busy clerks, tax officials, and even coolies, porters, and porters …
Of course, there were also taverns of all sizes and cheap prostitutes dressed in colourful clothing. They would take every last copper coin from the sailors who had been at sea for months!
After the two ships stopped, Du Wei and the others finally landed on the mainland!
After being at sea for so many days, Du Wei felt his legs go soft when he stepped on land for the first time.
Thankfully, he made it back alive. Furthermore …
Du Wei smiled and rubbed his head without changing his expression.
He was wearing a beautiful hat and had changed into a naval officer's uniform without any epaulets. He looked like a young and handsome naval officer … … But he was too young and too skinny.
Port York was a civilian port, not a naval port. There were no naval forces stationed here. The closest place was a garrison military camp with a thousand infantry soldiers.
This bustling port city provided a large amount of tax revenue for the Empire every year. Also, it provided a large amount of profits from the sea trade.
Du Wei walked out of the port and immediately felt the prosperity of this place!
It was different from the Empire's prestige and the luxurious atmosphere of the upper class. It was also different from the peaceful and harmonious cities in the Rollin Plains.
The first impression he had of this place was … … crowded!
There were all kinds of people on the streets! Drunken sailors, seamen, potbellied merchants, tax officers on horseback.
There were also all kinds of shops on both sides of the streets.
It could be said that the developed sea trade provided Port York with all kinds of goods from all over the world! You could see and buy anything rare here!
Du Wei even saw a stronghold of the Sorcerers Guild in this port city!
Under the protection of a group of naval soldiers, Du Wei did not have enough space to walk around. He went straight back to the hotel. The entire hotel had been booked by the navy.
So, what was next?
Du Wei waited patiently.
Two days later, Robert Knight, Ruo Lin and the others arrived. They received the news from the Sorcerers Guild through magic. They immediately rushed over without any rest.
Knight Robert had lost a lot of weight. He looked extremely haggard and guilty. Ruo Lin's face was pale. She had just recovered from her injuries and had been running back and forth for the past few days.
The two of them brought a large group of Rollin's private light cavalry with them. There were a total of one thousand people!
At the same time, they brought bad news.
Because of Du Wei's accident, the Rowling family was forced into a conflict with the Sorcerers Guild! Under such circumstances, even if they did not want to be enemies with the Sorcerers Guild, the Rowling family had to go against the Sorcerers Guild for their own honor and face!
This put Earl Raymond in a very awkward position.
And all of this, in his opinion, was caused by this son of his!
Knight Robert not only brought a group of soldiers to protect Du Wei, but also a stern reprimand from the Earl. There was also an order:
Du Wei must immediately return to the castle in Rollin's plains. Then, he would be grounded for a year! This was his punishment.
Furthermore, his allowance for a year was reduced … … His monthly allowance of 300 gold coins was gone!
Du Wei was also ordered not to interfere with any of the family's businesses!
During this period, Du Wei was not allowed to step out of the manor around the castle! At the same time, he had to listen to the orders of the old butler in the castle.
If Du Wei caused any more trouble for the family … … then, what awaited him would be an even more severe punishment!
But Du Wei did not care!
He had already expected that the Earl would vent his anger on him.
Grounded for a year? In any case, Du Wei planned to obediently stay in the castle for the next year … …
He needed to properly digest … … .The gift from Chris! Humph … …
Just nice, I need a lot of time to study!
As for his allowance … … 300 gold coins a month? Du Wei did not care even more!
"I'm grounded and not allowed to interfere with the family's businesses … … That's it? Nothing else? Then, I can do other things, or send people out to do other things. Those are not within the limits, right? "
Robert shook his head: "This … … should not be."
"That's good."
Du Wei smiled with satisfaction: "Oh, Ruo Lin, your injury has healed? That's great. I just so happen to have something that I have been thinking about for a long time. I'm afraid I can only leave it to you. "
Next, Du Wei had everyone leave and invited Joanna over.
"Joanna, look, this is your business partner," Du Wei said with a smile. "You won't go back on your word, will you?"
Joanna was somewhat helpless: "All right, kid, I do owe you a life! But remember, just this once! I will only help you with this matter! "
The matter that Du Wei wanted Joanna to do was very simple … … this master of both magic and martial arts was to take Du Wei's' Black Pearl '… … out to sea!
The task was: Wipe out all the pirates that can be found!
Du Wei's thoughts were very simple: I can't do business right now. I have no capital and no experience in maritime trade … … I don't even have any pocket money. Where am I supposed to find the money to do magic experiments … … and my McDonald's fleet?
After thinking about it, there was only one word!
Rob!
Rob the Empire's navy? Du Wei did not dare to do that.
Rob merchant ships at sea? Du Wei did not want to cause any more trouble.
Then … … he could only rob pirates!
Robbing pirates was not illegal! In fact, it was something that the Empire's navy encouraged! The Empire's navy even offered a reward! They offered a hefty reward for the heads of some famous pirate leaders!
Then, using a master like Joanna to lead the Black Pearl, which was familiar with all the pirate circles, to sail through the sea … …
Others would not be able to find those pirates! However, Captain Jack Sparrow would definitely be able to find them! After all, they were also pirates!
Then, the following matter would be simple!
Rob!
Rob! Those pirates must have accumulated some wealth! They must have hoarded the wealth that they had robbed over the years! It would be a good opportunity to replenish Master Du Wei's withered purse.
Rob! Du Wei could continue to 'capture' those pirates. Those who were not obedient would be sold to the Empire's navy in exchange for a reward. Those who were obedient would stay and be incorporated into Du Wei's private fleet … …
Rob ships! Du Wei would not allow his' McDonald's fleet 'to only have one Black Pearl! He did not have the money to buy a ship, so he could only rob the pirates' ship!
Joanna's formidable strength was the biggest guarantee!
This kind of business that did not require any capital … … others would not have thought of it … … however, who would be able to find a master magician to help with this kind of boring matter?
Those master magicians had their chins raised to the sky! Even the ministers of the Imperial Palace might not buy it!
"Legally, let my purse fill up as soon as possible!" This was Du Wei's guiding principle!
Of course, this matter could not be handed over to Joanna. Joanna was only helping him for three months because she owed Du Wei a favour! After three months, this chick would leave.
Of course … … when persuading her, Du Wei also used a little trick, such as … … looking into her eyes.
Then, Ruo Lin was the best person to do this matter! This female Knight had adventurous experience. Robbing, capturing people, offering rewards. She was the most familiar with these matters.
Moreover, with the signboard of a Rowling family, the navy would not make things difficult for her outside.
After everything was arranged, the female magician and the female Knight went out. At this time, a person who had been waiting outside for a long time finally ran in. He came in and threw himself in front of Du Wei and hugged Du Wei's leg.
"My respected master, I am your most loyal servant, Mard … …"
Du Wei glanced at the former coachman and smiled. "Oh, dear Mard, long time no see."
Mard was also very miserable these days. He understood that everything he had was built on this young master … … If the young master was finished, then he was afraid that he could only go back to being a coachman!
"Well, Mard, you dirtied my pants … … now, pack your luggage, we are going home!"
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