MTL - Pirates Make Memes: Get Eight Magic Skills at the Beginning-Chapter 192
Beside him, Princess Weiwei is slim and graceful, with fair skin, and her skin is as white as snow. It is in obvious contrast with the brown skin of other people around her. It is obvious that she rarely wanders outside. She lives in the palace all the year round, which is why she has this kind of silk. smooth skin.
"My lord father."
Princess Weiwei raised her head, and her beautiful eyes shone with a strange light.
"I heard that General Asura has always set all kinds of incredible records and possessed all kinds of miraculous abilities. Will he have a way to solve our domestic dilemma?"
Chapter 279 Let's Make a Price for Your Trouble
The Kingdom of Alabasta is a country with a total area of 1.2 million square kilometers, with a coastline of 3,100 kilometers. There are large desert areas in the territory. Only a few oasis gathering places can build cities. The more famous cities are Western The trading center of Juba, the port city of Rapeseed Flowers, the oasis Rainland under the rule of Crocodile, and Albana, the capital of the Kingdom of Alabasta.
The mother river that runs through the Kingdom of Alabasta is called the Santo River, which means a gift from heaven.
The Santo River has been artificially excavated several times, with a total length of more than 5,000 kilometers. It flows from the source to the ocean, and is not far from the capital Albana, splitting into several rivers.
Due to the long-term scouring of the river, a large amount of nutrient-rich soil from the upper reaches has been brought down. Over time, an alluvial plain has gradually formed here. crop.
As the steel warship sailed all the way, Yang Ming could see several kilometers of flower beds stretching on both sides of the river, among which were planted a large area of cotton. At a glance, it was white, just like heavy snow falling on a desert. A layer of white frost coat.
Yang Ming personally visited as the admiral of the Navy Headquarters, and was immediately warmly received by members of the royal family represented by King Cobra.
Yang Ming and his entourage walked ahead, a group of Kingdom Guards huddled in front and back, and the captain of the Kingdom Guard, Ikalem, was in charge of commanding and driving away the common people who were in the way. The common people were kneeling on the ground in two rows on the road, each with their heads down. Head, not daring to look up.
Falcon Bell, the adjutant of the Kingdom Guard, is an animal with the "bird fruit-falcon type" ability. He has unfolded his own orc form and is now wandering in the sky, escorting the entire team in the sky. Can't escape his sharp eyes.
If there are rebels planning to assassinate the king, they will be attacked by Bell the Falcon once they emerge.
It is worth mentioning that the name Cobra has the meaning of cobra in the Kingdom of Alabasta.
Although the meaning of the name seems a little weird, Cobra is a seemingly enlightened monarch. As soon as Yang Ming stepped off the warship, he enthusiastically took Yang Ming around for a visit, and at the same time introduced his own daughter, which was a bit of a match. The intention of the two.
Yang Ming put on a professional smile, while coping with Cobra's warm hospitality, he looked at the capital Albana from the corner of his eye.
Listen to what he says and watch what he does.
Only in this way can we know exactly what a king's true character is.
The Kingdom of Alabasta is a resource-based country. Because the royal family controls more than 90% of the copper, silver, and gold mines in the territory, the economic field is not developed. Wearing a huge turban and a robe, the colors are mostly black, white, gray, and brown, and they are made of light and cool striped cloth.
People who are a little richer like to wear a round-brimmed hat, brown long shirt with cuffs and trousers, plus a small red waistcoat, and then wear silver chest accessories, face ornaments, forehead ornaments, and earrings. , bracelets and anklets, etc., highlighting the difference from others.
It has to be said that as long as people have a little money, they will show off, compare, and feel superior, which will create class differences.
The wide robe and turban can cover more than 90% of the human body's skin, avoiding exposure to hot direct sunlight, thereby avoiding the impact of large-scale ultraviolet radiation and causing serious skin trauma.
At the same time, the wide sleeves also have ulterior motives. When a person walks and swings the sleeves back and forth, the wind will flow into the sleeves, and through the wide structure of the robes, it will freely circulate around the inside of the robes. It takes away a lot of heat from the body surface, bringing a little coolness to the locals, and avoiding death from heatstroke due to the hot weather.
Seeing that Yang Ming didn't change into such a set of clothes, and walked under the hot sun without being affected by ultraviolet rays at all, Cobra and Princess Weiwei, the father and daughter, were secretly surprised.
In the capital Albana, distinctive buildings can be seen everywhere.
These buildings are basically made of stone as raw materials, without a little bit of wood, so as not to spontaneously ignite after the temperature rises due to exposure to the sun.
Most of the buildings in the Alabasta Kingdom are majestic and vigorous, grand and solid, full of order and geometric aesthetics. The angular stone buildings stand on the ground, blocking most of the light and heat, making the indoor temperature not as high as imagined .
It has to be said that the Kingdom of Alabasta is a floor-level country among the countries joined by the world government.
For the common people living here, Yang Ming has only one suggestion:
Run.
Well, poor and humble cannot be moved.
The common people here are suffering and tired enough, and they may never leave their hometown for the rest of their lives, and it is even more impossible to know the outside world, and it is basically impossible to get out of it.
Perhaps, thanks to the unique geographical environment and cultural environment here, there have been few pirates born in the Alabasta Kingdom since records began, because they all became sand pirates, a kind of pirate that lives in the desert. Robber robber.
I have to say that this is really a black joke, the kind that is not funny at all.
Slum area, market area, entertainment area, rich area, aristocratic area.
The huge capital, Albana, is artificially divided into large and small areas, and each area is separated by a wide road. The poor area and the rich area face each other, but there seems to be a gap between them. The past cannot be easily crossed between the rich and the aristocratic, especially between the rich and the aristocratic.
The guard led by the captain of the kingdom's guard, Icarem, guarded the noble area day and night. The soldiers from teeth to toes were well-equipped. They might not be able to deal with the big pirates who had been famous for many years, but they were more than enough to deal with some people.
After stepping into the aristocratic area, the whole environment is completely different.
Tall palm trees act as street trees and are planted on both sides of the road. The trunk of the palm tree is cylindrical, the leaves are round, and there are many branches and leaves. When the large branches and leaves spread out in all directions, they will cast a large shadow on the road. , to shelter pedestrians from wind and rain.
The artificial spring is bubbling and bubbling, gushing out clear spring water with a beautiful rainbow.
Along the way, Yang Ming talked and laughed with Cobra and Princess Weiwei, and stepped into the magnificent palace hand in hand.
The entire kingdom covers an area of more than three hundred acres, and is surrounded by tall stone walls. The buildings on the back of the walls are decorated with the family emblem and strange patterns of the Naferutali family.
It's like carving out the process and experience of the family's rise with stone slabs, but due to the wind and rain for 800 years, it is now a little blurred, and the content is not really clear, and you can only feel a kind of simplicity and thickness from a distance. feel.
The palace has a bit of Persian architectural style, with brass columns, surrounded by arches, marble tiles, and the difference between the reception hall, the tower palace, and the house palace. The whole building is patchwork, hidden in the shade of palm trees, and looks simple and simple And elegant atmosphere.
Ice cubes purchased at high prices from other kingdoms are placed in the palace, exuding bursts of refreshing coolness, driving away the scorching heat in the desert, just like turning on the air conditioner, not to mention how comfortable it is.
After welcoming Yang Ming into the reception hall, Cobra sat on the main seat and clapped his hands.
"Crack, crack, crack..."
As the applause fell, a group of good-looking and slender dancers filed in, accompanied by silk and bamboo-like music playing, the dancers sang and danced, and began to dance seductively.
At the same time, the dishes cooked by the chefs were presented to everyone's table.
Fermented fish with herring, pita bread and green onions exudes a unique smell.
Pita bread with chickpeas and yogurt, the red, white and black colors appeal to the appetite.
Bread pudding combines baked meringue with milk and sugar to cook a delicious bread pudding with nuts, raisins, coconut flakes, butter, whipped cream, and a mellow taste.
Beside Yang Ming, Princess Weiwei personally poured him a glass of wine.
The Kingdom of Alabasta is indeed a gourmet desert, and even the dishes it cooks are unique.
Yang Ming and his group are used to eating fresh seafood, but they really can't get used to the unique delicacies of the Alabasta Kingdom. Fortunately, Yang Ming doesn't care about it, just put it in his mouth and eat it. Don't worry about whether it tastes right or not.
Three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.
Cobra put down the toast glass, frowned tightly, and assumed a posture of worrying about the country and the people, saying:
"Lord Yang Ming, in the past few years, there has been little rain in the Kingdom of Alabasta, which has resulted in a decrease in food production in many places. Now many people have starved to death. My king has already heard that you are far-reaching in wisdom and have the demeanor of a marshal of the Warring States Period. I wonder if you can help this king?"
"If Lord Yang Ming can help the Kingdom of Alabasta to survive this catastrophe, this king will definitely not forget your great kindness, and you will be able to gain the friendship of the Naferutali family."
Hearing this, Yang Ming secretly rolled his eyes, feeling very sad in his heart.
You live in a big mansion, enjoy the ice cube air conditioner, have never been to the grassroots level, and have experienced the suffering of the common people, why are you pretending to be a wolf with a big tail here?
Worried about people starving to death?
Are you worried that the people who are too hungry to survive will go to the rebels and overthrow the rule of your Naferutali family?
Only the Straw Hat Boys will be deceived by you!
Of course, Yang Ming would only say these words in his heart without showing any attitude.
Facing the expectant eyes of Cobra and Princess Weiwei, Yang Ming put down the knife and fork, folded his hands on his chin, narrowed his eyes slightly, like a cunning little fox, and said:
"As a member of the Navy, I take it upon myself to do justice."
"Make a price for your trouble."
Chapter 280 Princess Weiwei Is Yang Ming's Concubine?
The Palace of the King of Alabasta is a classical style building. The facade is treated in a standard three-stage classical style, that is, the interior is divided into three vertical and horizontal sections.
On the stairs going up, a middle-aged figure sat on the throne.
Cobra's face was solemn and his brows were tightly furrowed, obviously pondering the deep meaning of Yang Ming's words.
What price should he pay to be able to ask Yang Ming to help solve the drought disaster in Alabasta Kingdom in recent years?
Compared to Cobra who was entangled in this matter, Yang Ming took the golden spoon and gently swirled the milk tea in the cup, drawing a small vortex clockwise.
It has to be said that the common people of the Kingdom of Alabasta live in dire straits, but the Naferutali family, as the royal family, live in rich clothes and fine food. Look at this golden spoon and this silver teacup, if they are replaced by Bailey's words are probably enough to live for a family of three for a week.
"Ding!"
"Congratulations to the host for speaking the classic lines in Glory of Kings and getting a chance to draw a lottery. Do you want to start the lottery roulette?"
A lottery roulette slowly appeared in the line of sight, on which there were three categories of awards: hero skin, inscription, and hero skill.
Hero skins: Wuling Xianjun, Fengqiuhuang, Feiheng...
Inscription: Hunting, Eagle Eye, Mutation...
Hero skills: Dragon Cry, Thunder Dragon, Word Barrier...
[Mercy]: Green inscription, cooldown reduction +1%
After glancing at the system prompt, Yang Ming withdrew his attention.
Under the palace, there are clues to the ancient weapon Pluto.
There are various rumors about the ancient weapon Pluto. One is that this ancient battleship is also buried underground in the Kingdom of Alabasta, and the other is that it is buried underground in Wano.
The ancient weapon Pluto has the power to easily destroy an island, and everyone is very excited, but Yang Ming is not interested.
Tom, the murloc master in the capital of seven waters, has the design blueprint of Pluto, which he once passed on to Bingshan.
Now, Bingshan is a partner on Yang Ming's side, and now he has successfully campaigned to become the mayor of the City of Seven Waters, silently managing the City of Seven Waters, a hub city on a great air route, for Yang Ming. Had already shared the design drawings of Pluto.
It's a pity that Yang Ming doesn't understand technology, so naturally he can't understand Pluto's design drawings.
Even the brothers Bingshan and Franky, with their current technical level, can't reproduce Pluto, the king of the underworld, and lack quite a lot of key technologies.
If this trip can harvest Pluto, the king of the underworld, it will be icing on the cake, and Yang Ming is also happy.
But obviously, this matter is related to the mission of the Naferutali family, and it is impossible for Cobra to reveal the secrets passed down from generation to generation by the family for this matter.
After pondering for a moment, Cobra opened his mouth and said:
"Master Yang Ming, recently, the Carrera Company, the Dinosaur Chamber of Commerce, and the New Hope Factory under your command have made large-scale investments in Alabasta, which has also injected new vitality into our ancient country. In this matter, Master Yang Ming and I have quite broad prospects for cooperation."
"How about this, I can call the shots and give a part of the copper mine to the Dinosaur Chamber of Commerce, how about it?"
"In addition, the little girl Weiwei has also reached the age of marriage, and she happens to be about the same age as Master Yang Ming. You two are talented and beautiful, and you are well-matched. you."
"This will be a model of strong alliances. With our Naferutali family behind the scenes, relying on the strength of Mr. Yang Ming, the official career will be smooth in the future. After the Warring States Marshal abdicates, you will be the new Admiral of the Navy Headquarters!"
This is not the first time Cobra has brought it up.
In fact, after Yang Ming got off the warship, Cobra planned to marry Yang Ming along the way.
Don't think that Cobra is selling her daughter. This is a small family idea, which is not advisable.
Cobra is the patriarch of the Naferutali family first, then the king of Alabasta, and finally the father of Princess Vivi.
Since eight hundred years ago, the first Patriarch of the Naferutali family gave up their identity as Tianlong people, their family has been excluded from the core of power, unable to participate in the decision-making of the world government, and can only attend the meeting as a member country. Make more suggestions.
Eight hundred years is enough to obliterate many things. The Naferutali family has a reputation for nothing, but it has long lost the strength to match the reputation. There are only three or two big cats and kittens left.
Cobra is a very ambitious king. From the fact that he has always set himself up as a person who loves the people like a son, you can get a glimpse of the leopard.
It is not a bad thing to establish a personality for yourself. Yang Ming has been doing this since he joined the navy, and it can eliminate quite a lot of difficulties in the process of realizing his dream.
Once Yang Ming marries Princess Weiwei, the Naferutari family will directly have the top combat power. Even if they cannot return to the Tianlongren family, Cobra can use this to discuss with the world government and become one of the five elder stars. Among the ranks, they have the decision-making power of the world government!
Don't underestimate such things as decision-making power. Read the book
Those in power are all rentiers.
Ordinary people work hard for a lifetime, and those in power only need to correct a document at will, and deduct a little money from it, which is worth the harvest of ordinary people in eight lifetimes.
If it wasn't for such huge interests, how could there be so many people rushing for power?
At the same time, as Cobra said, Yang Ming will also benefit greatly.
As the saying goes, a lean camel is bigger than a horse, not to mention that the current Naferutali family is only declining, not extinct, and there are also Tianlongren families who have made good friends with it.
To become the Marshal of the Navy Headquarters, one needs not only the approval of the Five Elder Stars, but also the approval of the Tianlong family. As long as the Naferutali family takes the lead, all this will become extremely smooth.
The benefits offered by Cobra must be said to be very attractive.
Plans can never keep up with change.
Yang Ming closed his eyes and reviewed his big plan in his mind.
If Yang Ming agrees to Cobra, not only will he be able to embrace the beauty, but he will also be able to promote the old man to become one of the five old stars. If Yang Ming can successfully assassinate one of the five old stars, Jay Golucia Satan, let Xuan The hunter Katerina Depone successfully imitated and replaced the opponent, so Yang Ming successfully mastered two of the five positions of the Five Old Stars!