Chapter 373
2020-11-02
Chapter 373 Commodore and Privateer Fleet
The sudden change of the new continent is accidental and inevitable.
Hundreds of years of Only I Am Supreme mighty, coupled with the excitement of the destruction of the fleet at this time, Cyrus finally made such a move that offended public anger is not too unexpected.
But the current situation is very different from what it was dozens or hundreds of years ago.
Because of the rapid development of the steam industry, although other countries have little sense of presence in the plundering of primordial resources in overseas colonies, they have obviously found another path that may overtake on a curve.
The formidable power of industrialization is slowly emerging.
Especially at this time, the realization of the secret front of the various countries against Cyrus apparently also stimulated the accelerated change in the internal policies of Phalatis.
The “Hegemony Disqualification Plan”, which has already attracted much attention, has been elevated to a certain level of national strategy, because it not only “predicts” the current international situation, but also proposes corresponding measures. solution!
Shortly after the incident of the Silver Raid, a resolution from the Kingdom’s Army was delivered to “Dilburne Fort” as quickly as possible via the Spirit World courier.
Subsequently, Alwin and his “horn of the storm” were once again summoned by Lieutenant General Gustav.
clang! clang! clang!
In the continuous ringing of bells.
“All gatherings!”
The location is the Colonel Field of the base, where the flags and flags are fluttering, and thousands of navy officers and soldiers are well-organized.
In the eyes of all the “Fort Dearborn” soldiers, Alwin and his subordinates accepted the honorary award of His Excellency Lieutenant General!
“On behalf of the Admiralty and The Queen Your Majesty, I read the official commission:
For the loyalty, bravery and service of Lieutenant Colonel Alwin Garriott since he joined the army
Appointed as a Commodore after review by the Ministry of the Army and Royal Approval of Your Majesty, Queen!
Grant General’s Uniform, Fleet Commander’s Knife and the right to act cheaply in all colonies and foreign colonies in the kingdom’s new continent!
I look forward to fulfilling my duties”
slap——
“Obey! I will live up to the trust of the kingdom and Your Majesty!”
Alwin in a military uniform With a solemn salute, he stepped forward and took the gift of the kingdom one after another from the slightly complicated lieutenant general.
Especially the gilt dagger that represents identity.
This step has crossed the threshold that countless outstanding soldiers of the martial arts faction cannot cross the threshold even when they retire, and they have transformed from a colonel to a general!
Although it is only an excessive rank between colonel and major general, even the lowest brigadier general is already a general. Treatment, military status, and social status have all changed dramatically.
Era of the Great Conflict in particular is enough to make him stand out at any top social occasion!
And after being promoted to brigadier general.
For Alwin, it is enough to take off the label of the elite of his young generation, formally intervene in the affairs of the colonies at the top, and stand upright in front of the governors of the colonies, and no one will take one more look at him from the perspective of youngster.
This is probably the original intention of the kingdom to make this decision.
Alwin also gave Alwin a big surprise.
Even though he had received a reply from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince before, Alwin was already mentally prepared for the kingdom’s next arrangement.
However, receiving this official appointment has far exceeded his expectations.
The military department rejected Lieutenant General Gustav’s application for colonel promotion, and even gave him the rank of brigadier general, which was a leap.
The external reason for promotion is of course not because of the “Overlord Disqualification Plan” submitted by Alwin.
Because from the previous reply from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, it is clear that this plan is very likely to become the basis for the formulation of Phalatis’s strategy in the next five and ten years, and even the name will only be listed in a few spread in the upper floors.
Of course it is impossible to publish it.
The reason for using it is very simple and sufficient. The information returned by the intelligence personnel in front shows that in the battle of Qianjin Island, a Great Knight Daos was killed by the wizard’s indiscriminate attack!
It was also because of the military intelligence that Alwin learned that his first kill of the third rank had been completed, albeit in an unexpected way.
The military’s guaranteed minimum rank for promotion to third rank Great Knight is brigadier general.
But for the under-strength martial arts officers, in addition to making unquestionable great achievements, another way is to kill an enemy Great Knight on the battlefield.
But everyone knows that even a Great Knight is extremely difficult to kill another Great Knight, let alone other transcenders below the third rank.
Therefore, since this promotion system has been established, there are very few non-Great Knights who can be promoted by this promotion.
Alwin can be considered a side shot. If there is no “Overlord Disqualification Plan”, the military really may not admit the result that is a bit funny when you think about it.
But by this point the process is completely irrelevant.
Alwin has achieved the results he wants most, and he has finally reached this step.
From the very beginning of joining the navy, he knew that if he wanted to complete his revenge plan, explore the unknown world in the future, and even expand his school, he must build his own forces while improving his own strength.
Even in an extraordinary world, the power of the team cannot be ignored.
But the power doesn’t fall from the sky itself.
And under the premise of being a member of the system itself.
The official power needs to be promoted to a higher position, but the private power needs to be managed little by little.
Although it is vague in the official document, it has actually quietly named the focus of Alwin’s work in the future:
The last sentence is the real focus “in all the new continents. Colonial and Foreign Colonies’ Right of Cheap Play”.
Meaningful!
This means that Alwin can borrow the kingdom’s military, political, and financial resources as a brigadier general, and do everything that he thinks is beneficial to the kingdom and the “Overlord Disqualification Project”!
This is an affirmation of his ability and, of course, his trust.
The strength of the peak Knight plus the official wizard, the proud record after joining the army, the identity of the “Guardian Knight”, the recognition of the “kingdom guardian” rose sword saint, including the “sea monster song” and other series The foreshadowing of the contribution
has jointly contributed to the transition of Alwin this time in secular power!
Alwin returned to the commander’s office in the bastion when all personnel’s ceremony was over.
Two other documents were obtained from Lieutenant General Gustav, a privateer’s license, and the other is a certificate of title to Port Hatrapa!
This is the Kingdom’s upfront investment.
Privacy activities serve national strategy, which is fundamentally different from piracy.
The licenses issued by the kingdom to private captains are like a contract to control privateer operations, such as only targeting a certain country, only attacking in a certain Sea Territory, etc.
The privateering license that Alwin obtained gave him full authority to establish a trading (privateer) company covering the entire new continent, and to establish privateer fleets and other armed forces.
He is the commander of the privateer fleet, and he can also be called the official head of the pirate regiment in disguise. In short, he is a violent group of Hong Guoguo!
The “Blood Loss Plan” for Cyrus was also officially handed over to him for the specific implementation.
But Alwin also knows that there is no philanthropist in the top management of the kingdom, and the amount of support he gives to the kingdom of course requires a more generous return.
The task ahead of me is very difficult.
Waiting for Alwin to understand his next mission after reading the document in his hand, the lieutenant general sitting across from him still couldn’t help but admire:
“apart from this, the kind that is specially used for The value of the battle-breaking heavy cruiser will be greatly increased!
In the kingdom, the Garriott-type cruiser, personally named by Queen Your Majesty, has begun experimental construction.
This is an honor for a Navy Supreme!”
As the new continent’s top military officer, Lieutenant General Gustav certainly knew the main reason for Alwin’s promotion.
All macro policies of the kingdom need his cooperation. Therefore, he is most aware of Alwin’s deeds, and of course has the most sighs in his heart.
In recent days, he has re-read the Overlord Disqualification Project, submitted by Alwin and perfected by Peak scholars in the kingdom, countless times.
The point of view will be as enlightening as enlightenment.
Focused on analyzing the current weaknesses of Cyrus, proving the possibility of the seemingly invincible Cyrus being pulled down from the altar. And put forward targeted weakening plans respectively, and pointed out three key nodes:
first step “Blood Loss Plan”.
On the premise of the destruction of the large fleet, Cyrus is likely to stir up the nerves of various countries and cause public anger (the ‘Red Maple’ was still at sea when the plan was submitted).
Unite all countries with interests in the new continent colony, and organize a large-scale privateering operation by the government. It is legal to admit that anyone looting Cyrus’ merchant ship is not an act of piracy.
Let the wealthy colony of Cyrus systematically bleed, and let this blood nourish the nations!
Second Step “Trade War.”
It emphasizes that the steam industry is a great force that can change the world. It is necessary to carry out industrial tilt and industrialize the country.
At present, most countries stipulate that the object of colonial trade can only be the kingdom’s own territory, so as to prevent the outflow of interests to the greatest extent.
It is now necessary to organize domestic big businessmen to take advantage of their own industrial products to participate in the smuggling of the Cyrus colony.
The ultimate goal is to allow the entire old continent to see the silver belonging to Cyrus, share the output of his colony, and then support the development of the steam industry in the country, and quickly complete the primordial accumulation of capital.
It also completely destroyed the already weak handicraft industry in Cyrus, continued to widen the gap between the rich and the poor in Cyrus, and deepened social contradictions and class antagonisms.
Third Step “Dismemberment Program”.
After completing the marriage with the Habsburg family, Cyrus, who is about to become an empire, seems to have a vast land and a vast territory. The problem population is too small!
When the country is strong, the conquered country, especially the ruling class, can enjoy the dividends of the country’s development, but when the country is weak, the contradictions that are usually hidden will erupt.
After completing the first two steps of the plan, the time is ripe to support the independence of the conquered country. Especially in areas with different religious beliefs, the dual contradictions of economy and belief will definitely accelerate this process.
One last point.
Why do you say now is the best time to implement this plan?
Because the internal cause is the basis of change, the external cause is the condition of change, and the external cause acts through the internal cause.
At this time, Cyrus is also facing a profound change, that is, the dispute between the kingship and the religious power that has been intensified by the coronation of the emperor!
Even if they can agree to the outside world, they will only be detached from each other, and it is almost impossible for a summon angel to come, like breaking the indigenous empire of the new continent at the beginning.
Alwin’s insight beyond the times makes this poisonous scheme stable, accurate and ruthless.
From the aspects of resources, population, finance, trade, and industry, he will put the seemingly invincible Cyrus on the chopping board like a cook who solves the cow!
Lieutenant General Gustav also knew that the kingdom has always had the ideal of replacing Cyrus’s hegemony, but it has always been just immersed in development, and no one has ever been able to come up with perfect theoretical guidance.
Here is such a plan.
Not only the Crown Prince Liwena, but also the Princeton Principal, the Queen Your Majesty and the adults of the kingdom’s rigorous schemes and deep foresight are suddenly enlightened when they see this plan.
I have believed that the ultimate ambition of Pharretis for generations of reform and self-improvement may really be realized in the foreseeable future!
According to this plan, with the current development speed of the steam industry, it may not take ten years before the formidable power of these plans will be revealed.
When all of the above are achieved, even if Cyrus has more warships and a stronger title of Knight, he has already lost a lot in terms of national competition.
When the country is attacked in many ways, and the local chaos is out of control, the large overseas colonies will be in chaos first, or they will become independent or be included in the pockets of other countries.
Of course.
If Phalatis wants to truly replace Cyrus, a battle or even a few tough battles is absolutely necessary.
Although martial power cannot completely determine the outcome of the game of great powers, it is the trump card that ultimately decides whether to overturn the poker table.
The rise of another superpower requires blood and fire to forge it!
Even though he is no longer young, Lieutenant General Gustav can’t help but feel the blood surging at such a historic turning point!
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