Farming in Pirate World

After all, Mark didn't leave directly. He and Li Ming each ordered a glass of ordinary ale, found a corner of the tavern, and sat down peacefully.

There was a carnival going on in the tavern, and everyone was immersed in their own world, turning a blind eye to the rich man Li Ming.

Just pay, and once the atmosphere gets heated, who cares what you do.

"Mr. Li Ming, since this is the case, if you have anything to do, please just tell me."

When things came to a close, Mark felt a bit like he was breaking the pot.

"I haven't figured out what your purpose is, and this wine doesn't taste pleasant."

"Then what does Brother Mark think my purpose is?"

Mark took a sip of ale thoughtfully, then shook his head with a wry smile.

"I really can't imagine why a little guy like me would be cared about by a big shot like you."

"It won't be the case anyway. You feel like you lost a little bit of the 200,000 yesterday."

"Of course not. It's only 200,000 beli. It doesn't reflect our friendship at all."

Li Ming waved his hand, stretched out two fingers and shook it:

"I think the value of our friendship has to be increased at least ten times."

Mark's breathing was stagnant and his face turned a little red, but he recovered quickly.

After yesterday's experience, Mark also learned a lesson and will not be fascinated by Li Ming's "local specialties" easily.

"Two hundred...I can't afford this price. You can go to the mayor..."

Before Mark could finish his words, he was interrupted by Li Ming waving his hand.

"It's ten times every month!"

"After all, our friendship is everlasting."

"What do you want..."

Mark's heartbeat accelerated, his face turned red, and he looked at Li Ming's fingers, and his breathing was obviously uncontrollable and heavy.

Faced with temptation, he gave in...

"I want your support!"

"I don't have any ambitions. For now, I just hope that the Dawn Chamber of Commerce can gain a firm foothold in Rogge Town."

Having said this, Li Ming drank the ale in the cup in one gulp and took a long breath of relief.

"I'm just a little police officer. There's nothing I can do about what you want..."

"You are no small police officer!"

"The indigenous residents of Rogge Town have been assigned to guard the port after twenty years of police service. It is really miserable."

"If you understand, then you should know even more clearly that I am definitely not a suitable partner."

"Of course you are not the most suitable now, but that doesn't mean you will still be unsuitable in the future."

"Businessmen must use their own judgment to use current money to seek future benefits!"

"Five million Baileys, I regard it as an investment. You can prove yourself in any way. As long as you can go further, we can cooperate."

"You are a smart person, and I like to deal with smart people."

Mark stared at the five fingers stretched out by Li Ming, his expression changed one after another, and his thoughts kept changing in his mind.

"Done!"

Mark's expression changed for a long time, and he finally made up his mind, gritted his teeth and nodded heavily.

Li Ming also had a happy smile on his face, stretched out his palm and gave Mark a firm shake.

"I wish you success!"

...

After Mark left, Li Ming also returned to the dilapidated hut that he had not had time to renovate.

This is a small private house that originally existed in the area that Li Ming bought, but it is basically a dilapidated house made of piles of scrap wood, with air leakage from all sides.

However, Li Ming used the [Barrier] skill to reinforce a circle on the scrap wood, so there was no need to worry about when this dangerous house would collapse.

Those who think Li Ming is a fat sheep can hardly imagine that the place where he lives is so simple.

However, there was no other way. When he purchased this piece of land, Li Ming paid 40 million beli in one go, and the remaining 80 million was regarded as arrears.

The battle at the restaurant on the sea cost 40 million beli, and the final return was around 45 million, most of which was bounty from pirates, so it was barely 5 million beli.

When I left home, I took 70 million beli with me, earned 5 million, spent 40 million to buy land, and still had 35 million beli left.

It seems like a lot of money, but in Rogge Town it’s completely free of charge!

After all, Li Ming is not here for tourism and shopping, but to build a base!

In this world, land is not valuable, but buying supplies in Rogge Town is very expensive!

Manpower, material resources, and financial resources will eventually be consumed. Food and accommodation for nearly 200 people every day is a huge financial burden.

A rough estimate, if you really want to complete the blueprint in your mind, the cost may be... no, at least tens of billions or more,

You really need to save some money on this.

In comparison, the investment spent on Mark is really nothing.

Why choose Mark? This is the result of Li Ming’s careful consideration.

There are actually ordinary police officers in a place like the port, which is a very magical thing in itself.

Is it true that everyone in the navy is just doing nothing?

Wake up, the navy stationed here is [White Hunter Smoker]!

In this world, the navy is the mainstream combat force. In places where the navy is stationed, the police are not even considered security guards, but can only be regarded as informants.

The policemen on duty at the port, working in the shadow of the navy, especially the shadow of Smoker, will never achieve the slightest success, and there is absolutely no hope of promotion.

An old man like Mark, who is close to middle age, is obviously a veteran policeman, but he was eventually dispatched to a place like this. If there was nothing fishy, ​​Li Ming would have doubted whether he was living in a society governed by the rule of law.

In an abnormal world like One Piece, if there is no trick, it is the biggest trick.

But even so, the first official person Li Ming met after landing was still Mark, and his reaction was much faster than that of the navy.

This at least proves:

1: Mark is still ambitious and wants to achieve success.

Two: Mark is confident in his own strength.

Of course, to be on the safe side, Li Ming also took the time to ask a lot about Mark and learned a lot of information, including that Mark was a native of Rogge Town.

Being local means having connections!

And in today's conversation, there was also a hint of wanting to examine Mark.

The final conclusion is that Mark is a smart man who is somewhat cautious.

That's enough!

Ambitious, powerful, marginalized, smart.

Li Ming doesn't need to know what Mark has gone through or who Mark's opponent is! He just needs to give support!

Of course, those core officials in Rogge Town, including the mayor, should maintain good relations, and they still need to maintain good relations.

However, these officials were too deeply involved with the forces that had been entrenched in Rogge Town for a long time. Li Ming's financial resources alone could not make them defect at the last moment.

Even if he could, the financial resources needed to make them defect in the face of battle are something Li Ming cannot afford today.

The power of [Wang Ba Qi] is not that powerful.

I want to lick the dog, but I just can’t do it.

Since the old officials can't lick them, then lick the new officials!

Li Ming chose Mark, who was the most attractive.

It’s done, a huge profit! If you lose, Li Ming can afford to lose!

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PS: I finally coded the last six minutes of today.

Asking for votes.