Pirate Kingship.

Chapter 158: Taiman earns money, Taiman spends
Even if the large fleet moved together, it would not be as fast as the Golden Deer on its own.

After sailing on the sea on the east-west route for another three days, the privateer fleet finally returned to the Taiman Islands.

During this period, many sailors in the privateering fleet were missing and had just become familiar with each other.

But no one noticed anything was wrong.

Because there was only one cause of their death, they all died because they accidentally fell into the water when they got up at night.

Just an accident.

No one knew that Byron's [Wild Hunt Legion] was almost full with a hundred men.

When he activated the logbook [Echoes of History], it was equivalent to retrieving all the historical records of an object or a person from childhood to adulthood.

Those with disloyal intentions, spies, unstable factors with chaotic and evil natures, etc. were naturally all swept away.

Not only those loyal confidants of [Hook], but also all the unknown people who sneaked in when he was recruiting sailors were all cleared out.

Byron does have many more gentle and safer ways to purify the team.

But he had too many secrets, so he didn't dare take any risks, and he didn't have that much time to waste.

Anyway, everyone in the fleet has signed the [Ten Commandments of Pirates], Commandment Nine: Traitors must die.

Whether they fell into the water or not, Captain Byron did not break the rules.

To be honest, they died accidentally (suicide).

More importantly, according to Byron's consistent principle of "instant motivation", the routine work of dividing the spoils had already been completed simultaneously within these three days.

Even though there were more than a dozen teams that joined them in looting the city of Trascopan, the main target of the Hettings expeditionary force was not gold and silver, but transmuted blood.

The Vanguard Navigation Colonial Company's public looting proceeds also exceeded 58 pounds!

65% of the money was distributed to nearly 200 crew members and the natives of Chichen Itza, with each person receiving an average of more than pounds.

That was the total income of an Old World farmer who worked hard for twenty years without eating or drinking.

The gold coins were dazzling, and faced with the small accident, not only did no one question it, but everyone praised the captain's fairness and generosity.

Some of the more sinister ones even think that if there were a few dozen fewer people, they could get a bigger share, which would be perfect.

"All ships disembark and line up in battleship units."

Led by the Golden Deer, sixteen privateers sailed into the urgently expanded port, and successively lowered their sails and dropped anchor.

Afterwards, the Marines, the natives of Chichen Itza, and sailors from sixteen ships, a mighty force of nearly two thousand people, disembarked and lined up in the newly renovated Georgetown Harbor.

Many people couldn't help but stretch their necks and look towards the town on the shore.

“Is this our new location?

It’s really clean and the scenery is great. If I retire in the future, it might be nice to settle down on this island.”

“This place is definitely different from other places.

Most outsiders who come to the Bantaan Islands just want to grab a quick buck and leave, and hardly ever think about building a territory.

The Kingdom of Castile is a typical example.

They developed the sugar industry for decades, planting sugarcane on major islands, and much of the land was destroyed because of their reckless use of the land.

Our Pioneer Colonial Company is different. It seems that we want to completely move our territory from the Old World here."

“I heard that Captain Byron is now the governor of the Earldom of Greenville.

Is the next step to open up Yucatan Island and help the beautiful countess establish an independent kingdom?"

The pirates and natives all looked at the town with eager eyes.

Several wide gravel streets that can accommodate four carriages running side by side run through the entire town, relying on the terrain, and look exceptionally clean and tidy.

Not only are there no feces and dirt that can be seen everywhere in other places, but the roadside is also planted with particularly lush teak trees serving as street trees.

The town buildings are neatly planned, with the Governor's Palace, Fountain Square, banks, shops, markets, townhouses and garden villas in the town center.
There is a lighthouse, large warehouse, bar, hotel, blacksmith shop, winery and dock in the dock area.

On the other side of the hill outside the town, the foundation of a count's castle built according to bastion standards has begun.

Not only the original residents of the town, but also many indigenous slaves from various tribes on the eastern islands are busy here.

After completion, it will serve as a support for the town.

The old sea dogs who had attacked coastal cities knew that as long as they placed enough artillery in the bastion and arranged a "fortress expert" from the fortress sequence to guard it, they would not give up an inch of land.

With the firepower configuration of the Bantaan Islands, which is no more than a fourth-level nominal battleship, it is impossible to break through from the outside.

Nearly two months have passed since Byron and Catherine took over the territory.

The originally dilapidated town has undergone a dramatic transformation thanks to the endless supply of funds and human resources.

The pirates in the privateering fleet saw this and became more confident in their own power.

Generous, visionary, and promising!
Not even the royal colony of Jamestown was more lively than the Taiman Islands.

Why do kings and nobles like to build wonders, create luxurious carriages and buy luxury goods?
These are all direct manifestations of a leader's strength.

For pirates who can barely read and only care about wealth, this simple and direct stimulation is especially to their liking.

Many pirates in the team saw their new base and enthusiastically discussed everything about the Taiman Islands, creating a buzz.

"Cough cough!"

When the pirate general "Bill" was missing as usual, Byron stood in front of everyone, coughed twice, and issued his own orders:
“Now the Tarsal God and the Funeral Bird-beaked Plague Doctor are still wandering around, and the smallpox virus is everywhere outside.

Even a one in four mortality rate is no joke for us.

Everyone had a ten-day collective recuperation in the Taiman Islands. Every morning they trained, learned to read, and practiced swordsmanship. The rest of the time was at their leisure.

However, don’t worry, there is an ample supply of various drinks and delicacies in Georgetown Port.

Moreover, according to the colonial co-construction agreement, the 'Nightingale Song' owned by the Newman family in the Royal Colony has already opened a branch in the port.

During this period of time, everyone is resting and gathering strength, because we will soon have many tough battles to fight again.”

Byron did not act like a fool and simply shut down all the entertainment venues.

He knew that any idealistic policy that was not in line with the times would be smashed to pieces on the shore by the tide of the times.

Even the prostitutes would not understand his actions, let alone be grateful to him. Even the privateer group would be in turmoil. It was a thankless task. Of course, approving the establishment of "Nightingale Song" had absolutely nothing to do with the fact that he could not collect any taxes from the sheep.

"Yes, Captain."

"Roar, long live the captain!"

They hid in the jungle for more than half a month and came back with a huge sum of money. They were ready to show off their skills on land and spend the money lavishly.

A warm bed, delicious food, sweet fresh beer, and a beautiful woman, and life is immediately complete.

"The Beacon Weekly reported that all the unfortunate people who escaped from the royal city were cursed by the 'living dead'.

If I can’t even enjoy good wine and beautiful women, my future life will be completely hopeless.”

"Yeah, thank goodness we didn't go.

If they could live a life worse than death for a few more days, someone would say that he could help them lift the curse of the living dead.

Even if it means selling one's soul, there are many people willing to do it, right?"

however.

Before they could even carry their wallets and excitedly walk into the initially-taking town of Georgetown.

They ran into a large group of clerks from the Governor's Office led by Catherine, as well as the guys from her major businesses.

They held up colorful signs and provided the most considerate service to a group of pirates.

“Would you gentlemen like to learn about the deposit business of Pioneer Bank?

We don't need any hosting fees here.

The privateer fleet's public funds, as well as General Bill and Captain Byron's savings and private money are all managed by the treasurer and bank manager, Miss [Mithril Dragon] Catherine."

Upon hearing their propaganda, many pirates immediately came to meet them.

"I was just going to the bank to do some business.

I deposited the money from the last division of the spoils in Pioneer Bank. The Captain’s choice is just one word: safe.”

“Is it really safe?”

"Insurance? Why not? We run a bank, how can we cheat you?"

"There's such a good thing. I want to deposit money too!"

“I also save”

Soon the bank clerks working on site were surrounded by dazzling gold.

Of course, Mr. Byron dares to guarantee with his own integrity that there is no such thing as a babysitter arranged by him, absolutely not.

After they passed the bank, it wasn’t over yet.

A few clerks were standing on the roadside ahead, waving crudely bound books and shouting:

“Limited time discount, internal teaching materials of Captain 721’s fission mode, even if your captain has limited energy, you can still learn by yourself.

Not thirty or forty pounds, not twenty or ten pounds.

Only 998 copper fuls!

You heard it right, the unit is copper ful.

If you are quick, you will get it. If you are slow, you will get it. "

1 gold pound is equal to 20 silver knuts, 1 silver knut is equal to 15 copper fuls, and one copper ful can buy a standard weight of ful bread.

This poor quality book with only a few pages costs more than 3 pounds, which is equivalent to a farmer's salary for half a year. It's really black.

But there are so many people buying it!
Who doesn't want to be the captain of a superhero?
And I didn’t hear them say that this was a top-secret internal teaching material. Is there a limited-time discount?

What if the price goes up after this time limit?
As the saying goes, you can save on food and drink but you cannot save on education, as this is an opportunity to change your destiny.

Next came the blacksmith shop that also did arms trading, and a pile of wooden boxes were placed on the dock.

“Gentlemen, to celebrate the privateer fleet’s return with a full load, our store is now launching a weapon blind box.

The prize is drawn once per pound. What you get depends on your luck. Excellent swords, crossbows, flintlock muskets
There are even research notes and advanced materials for [Artillery Expert].

If you grab one, you'll earn money. Limited to 200 per day, while stocks last."

Artillerymen have always been a technical position, and when the spoils are divided, they get the same amount as the officers.

Seeing this, the pirates immediately swarmed again.

"We also have the Old Captain's Tavern, Nightingale Song, Oakwood Inn and seven or eight other joint coupons. You can enjoy group purchase discounts."

"Give me one."

"The Governor's Office is really nice to give us benefits even if they make less money."

"Conscience, the merchants here are really conscientious."

It has nothing to do with whether one's character is cunning and vicious. A bunch of ignorant country pirates suffered from their lack of education.

Where has there ever been this level of marketing bombardment?

Before they even entered the town, the fat money bags around their waists, which they had obtained from sharing the spoils, had shrunk visibly.

It was just like being robbed by a group of brutal pirates.

robbery?

Look at what you said, robbery can't make money as quickly as this.

The main point is that Thaiman makes money, Thaiman spends money, and wants to take it home once it’s gone!

Moreover, the pirates would like to sincerely say "thank you" to Miss [Mithril Dragon] Catherine who provided all these "benefits".

Not only them, Byron, who held the [snakeskin bag] tightly around his waist and tried to avoid someone's sight, was also unable to escape successfully.

Soon she was forcibly dragged into her sister's boudoir.

(End of this chapter)