Since the beginning of this small group meeting, Councilor Ibur has been cautious, fearing to say the wrong thing. After all, as a businessman and politician, he occupies a large share of the smuggling share in Raging Wave City. If the eldest princess wants to

If you strictly crack down on smuggling, not only will your own interests be harmed, but if you are investigated in the future, even if you can save your life, you will have to cut your flesh and vomit blood.

This time, Inspector Meteor showed that he could create a smuggling hole for his own people, which gave Congressman Ibur reassurance.

To whom does smuggling protection money go?

It is said to be given to Your Majesty, but it must be handed over to Her Majesty the Eldest Princess first. After the Eldest Princess has taken the money, the people below can work with confidence.

Congressman Ibur, who was used to trading power and money, found that he was in an adaptable zone. He immediately reassured Luke in high spirits: "Detective, don't worry... Just leave it to me to convince the other two Congressmen."

Viscount Iskran said: "Those two congressmen may not switch to us just by lobbying, we still need to give them some necessary pressure.

The Inspector has recruited a group of Naga pirates and is planning to build a fleet. He should be preparing to set up a maritime anti-smuggling fleet."

this……

To be precise, it should be a smuggling fleet, but if you insist on saying that it is an anti-smuggling fleet, I cannot deny it.

"Yes, I know I can't hide it from the Viscount. The anti-smuggling work in Raging Waves City was originally under the city's security department, but the original anti-smuggling fleet has been abandoned. There are only a few broken boats, and it is too slow to go fishing.

Maritime anti-smuggling must be restarted, and the original team cannot be used again.

As soon as I arrived at the Cape District, I contacted Mrs. Tasia, Queen of the Nagas on Fishbone Island. The pirates on Fishbone Island did not commit any major crimes that were out of control. At the same time, the Naga tribe on Fishbone Island also faced serious survival problems.

Question. I have reached a cooperation and development agreement with Mrs. Tasia to build a fleet in the name of Yanyang Trading Group. Currently, there are 36 ships of various types.

I plan to purchase another 100 to 200 small speedboats, and when the time comes, I will convert this fleet into an anti-smuggling fleet directly under the Cape District Secret Intelligence Bureau, specializing in combating maritime smuggling."

Mrs. Mihir and Councilor Ibur were shocked again.

Collaborating with Naga pirates was the crime charged by Virgil to Detective Meteor. When the Cape District Secret Intelligence Bureau attacked the mining area in the north of the city, many people saw a large number of Nagas appearing in the Secret Intelligence Bureau's ranks.

Now after Viscount Iscolan's explanation, they understood... It turns out that Inspector Meteor recruited pirates in order to establish a maritime anti-smuggling fleet.

There are strong ships and cannons on the sea, and there are sea naga under the water. Anyone who wants to smuggle must consider whether their ship can get out of this big net before entering or leaving the port.

Mrs. Michel said: "My husband's mechanical laboratory can design a speedboat for the detective's anti-smuggling fleet. The speedboat is fully steam-powered and although it consumes a lot of energy, it does not need to consider supply issues when used offshore."

Representative Ibur then said: "Leave the task of shipbuilding to me. For ships under 100 tons, my shipyard can deliver 100 ships in only three months. The money for shipbuilding can be recorded first and wait for the inspector.

I'll give it to you when you have money...or you can deduct it from your future taxes."

Unexpectedly, Luke got himself a hundred fully steam-powered speedboats with just a few words. However, these speedboats cannot be used for ocean navigation, and the sideline of his anti-smuggling fleet is anti-smuggling.

Smuggling is the main business.

"Can your shipyard build large, all-metal, all-steam-powered ships?"

Representative Ibur was stunned for a moment, obviously he did not expect that Inspector Meteor would want such a ship.

"Detective, all-metal and all-steam-powered ships will definitely be the trend in ship development in the future, but there are still many technical problems that have not been solved. Although my shipyard is also researching this type of ship, in recent years it has been

It cannot be made.

I heard that the Imperial Royal Dockyard has built a test ship with a weight of 5,000 tons, but due to power problems, the speed cannot even reach 7 knots.

If it is a fully steam-powered metal dome-armored large wooden ship, my shipyard can build it."

Luke knew that all-metal battleships would soon appear, but he was not interested in wooden ships.

It just so happens that he has a battleship DIY guide in his mobile phone, which he can use now.

The so-called battleship DIY guide is a group of players who love naval battles in Anno and compiled a self-made ship guide. In order to improve this guide, they visited shipyards and R&D institutions related to ships in the entire Anno world. They treated them differently.

The technology and manufacturing capabilities possessed during the time period are recorded and integrated.

Gathering the best technologies from all maritime countries to build their own most powerful warship is the fun of this group of naval combat players.

For fun, they even designed the Anno World's first all-metal, all-steam-powered battleship.

Although this DIY battleship named "Unit No. 1" has excellent performance in all aspects, it appeared two full years earlier than the real ironclad ship in the Anno World. In these two years, the "First Unit"

"Unit No." is definitely the overlord on the ocean who catches and tortures whomever he wants.

Unit 1: All-steam-powered, all-metal battleship

Full load displacement: 2894 tons

Length: 59.99 meters, width: 12.19 meters

Power: 2 coal-fired horizontal 2-cylinder steam engines produced by the Als Federation, 4 circular coal-fired boilers produced by the Kingdom of Naga, and a transmission assembly from the Egoo Emirate. Bi-shaft propulsion, power 2400 horsepower, speed 10.5

The armored deck is 50 mm thick, and the waterline armor is 200 mm thick.

Armament: 1 240mm forward main gun produced by Golden Shield Imperial Heavy Industries, 2 150mm secondary guns, 2 57mm guns. 4 18-inch torpedo launch tubes produced by the Republic of Keti.

Luke didn't know if the "No. 1 Unit" could be DIYed in the real Epoch world, but the things to assemble the battleship are all available now. It depends on the integration and redesign capabilities of the shipyard in the hands of Representative Ibur.

"Our Secret Intelligence Service is also secretly developing ironclads." Luke's words aroused everyone's interest: "But unlike the Imperial Royal Shipyard's own research and development of warships, we mobilize spies distributed around the world to spy on various maritime countries.

Ironclad research progress.

Then there is an assembly list. Nowadays, countries do not have strict restrictions on this type of technology and equipment. Most of them are produced in private factories or laboratories and can be purchased with money.

I will give you the equipment purchase list, which contains detailed equipment specifications and performance data. You order according to the list, then build the ship according to the hull design drawings I give you, and then install these equipments.

As long as we prove that the performance of this warship meets the requirements, we will purchase a batch of equipment on a large scale before countries discover it and restrict exports. By then... we will have the strongest maritime anti-smuggling fleet in the world."

The three of them didn't know what kind of smuggling ship needed to be dealt with by such a powerful maritime anti-smuggling fleet. But they knew that with such an armored ship in their hands, the job they could do was not necessarily anti-smuggling work.

Since the eldest princess has such a powerful fleet that is unique in the world, His Majesty has to consider the contribution that his daughter can make to the empire.

But is it reliable to buy equipment from everywhere and assemble it into a battleship?

These are not toy blocks!

Ibur asked: "This is a very large sum of money."

Mrs. Mihir said: "My husband's laboratory can provide assistance. As long as there are no problems with the performance of the equipment, slight assembly deviations can be corrected using alchemy. The cost is no matter how high it is for this kind of warship with landmark significance."

Worth trying.

I believe that when this warship sails on the sea outside Raging Waves City, there will no longer be any voice against us in this city."

Viscount Iscolan also said: "I agree with this attempt... Of course, it also depends on the capabilities of the Ybor Senator Shipyard."

"There is absolutely no problem with the capabilities of my shipyard." Ibur did not allow any quality doubts about his factory: "Leave the assembly of this battleship to me, and I will personally organize the best engineers and shipwrights.

As long as there are no problems with the drawings and equipment, I can build it.

Detective, what is the name of this battleship?"

"Unit No. 1..." Luke continued the player's naming of this DIY battleship, and comforted Ibel: "I will pay the full cost of building this battleship, you just build it, no matter what it is made... I will

want.

Now you already know the work I have done to combat smuggling in Raging Waves City. What can you do for Her Royal Highness the Princess?"

Luke turned back to the original topic and looked at Viscount Iskran.

You guys have interpreted everything this detective has done, it's time to reveal some information of your own.

Viscount Iscolan replied: "I think I can take on security work. The Iscolan family has some power in Raging Waves City, and I can also win over some members of the Brotherhood to provide you with protection based on the Assassin's Tavern.

Can carry out intelligence gathering.

In the future, as we approach step by step, our opponents may use any means. With the ability to counterattack, when they consider using assassination and other means to deal with us, they will also be afraid that we have the same retaliatory means."

Iskran functions are integral to this group.

The capabilities of the Cape District Secret Intelligence Bureau disgrace the name of the Secret Intelligence Bureau. The entire Secret Intelligence Bureau can only use one Thomas on the intelligence and security fronts, which is obviously not enough.

The Isklan family is the local snake of Raging Wave City. His security protection is real security protection, and his security deterrence is also a true security deterrent. If the new nobles do not want to risk their own lives, they must abide by the game of this battle.

Rules, don't resort to assassination.

Viscount Iskolan is the cornerstone of this small group's security.

"Viscount Iskran is an indispensable member of ours." Luke nodded and looked at Councilor Ibur.

Councilor Ibur quickly said: "I am a member of the Nutao City Council and the chief of the city's finance and taxation department. A famous entrepreneur and philanthropist... I own four fleets, five factories, and an entire commercial street..."

Luke stopped him from continuing: "Congressman Ibor is an integral part of our team."

Mrs. Mihir said: "I am a member of the Raging Waves City Council. Although I do not have the family background of Viscount Isklan or the wealth of Representative Ibur, I believe that my mind can help our group.

Moreover, Miss Qingkong and I are very good friends, and Miss Qingkong’s strength and charm can bring us a lot of conveniences. I think Detective Meteor knows this very well."

Mrs. Michiel knew that she had too little to offer compared to Viscount Iskran and Councilor Ibel, so she had no choice but to bring Clear Sky out.

"Yes, we are lucky that Miss Qingkong is on our side. The abilities that Mrs. Mihir has shown during this period have also made you an indispensable member of our group." Luke finally said:

"Now I announce... the establishment of the Raging Waves City Reform Society. Kylena, send the founding declaration of our Reform Society to everyone."

"Yes, Detective." Kylena, standing behind Luke, took out the documents from her shoulder bag and distributed them to the three people.

Mrs. Mihir and Councilor Ibur have already received a notice from Luke, which is to establish a reformist faction that is different from the old system of Raging Waves City.

This time I saw him officially name the Reform Society and come up with a program. It was considered that he was preparing to make this society bigger and stronger. This must be the instruction of Her Royal Highness the Princess, and he was secretly cultivating his own team. His intention to compete for the crown prince was obvious.

The two looked at the founding declaration of the Reform Society with joy, thinking that they were one of the elders of the entire political group.

One step closer to becoming a cabinet minister.

Viscount Iscolan had just come back and heard the name of the Reform Society for the first time. He curiously looked at the document sent to him and was immediately attracted by the content inside.

At the same time, he not only asked Luke: "Detective, what are the requirements for joining our Reform Society?"

Luke said: "Our revolutionary society is open to everyone, not just officials, even the poor. As long as they understand our program and are willing to fight for our common goals, we will accept them. But if we want to truly become a revolutionary society

A member of the Communist Party of China must have a higher consciousness...

First of all, there must be two official members of the Reform Society as introducers, and secondly, they must have the spirit of dedication to the society.

Be loyal to the empire, loyal to the community, learn actively, and follow the development trend of the times. Use new ideas and new technologies to lead Nutao City along a new development path.

Our Innovation Society is not a political society, but an ideological and philosophical society, a literary and cultural society, and a technological innovation society..."

But in the ears of Viscount Iscolan, Councilor Ibor and Mrs. Michel, this is a political association. And it is an association that is prepared to include all strata of society. You must know that all the existing groups in the empire are

They have their own small circle. The members of the Blade Bearing Brotherhood are mainly hereditary nobles; the main body of the Cross Foundation is the new nobles; the sisterhood established by Mrs. Mihir cannot even enter the hall without any status.
Chapter completed!