After hearing Leo's words, Andrew responded without hesitation: "Even if you want to save money, you can't save money on it. After all, the Count has already said that he wants to get Iceland, and if you want to get Iceland successfully, we must build a shipyard as soon as possible."

Leo's cow temper also came up: "From your tone, it seems that the shipyard is important and the canal excavation work is not important?"

Seeing that the two of them were about to become fierce, Scott quickly jumped out to stop him: "Okay, okay, don't argue, what you both make sense, but in my opinion, both of these matters are very important and must be handled together! In this way, you just need to be responsible for the establishment of the navy first. I will find a way to do the financial matter. In short, digging the canal and building the shipyard will not be delayed."

Leo said worriedly: "Earl, this, then in this way, the financial pressure in Norfolk will be too great..."

Scott waved his hand casually: "What are you afraid of? There are so many businessmen in Norfolk now, so there is no need to worry about capital."

Leo frowned and asked, "What do you want to do? Are you planning to continue to collect taxes from merchants? But we have already slept before. If we force taxes from them again, I'm afraid..."

"I know what you want to say, but don't worry, I have my own arrangements for everything." After saying this, Scott waved his hand and let the two leave.

Finally, Scott said to Andrew again: "Okay, you don't need to use marriage to gain my trust! Just by saying that I can clearly feel that you are very loyal to Norfolk, so just do things boldly. Anyway, I still say the same thing. I will never treat him unfairly if I am loyal to me! Of course, as long as the person who dares to betray me at will, I have the means to fight back..."

Andrew was stunned at first, then nodded heavily: "Thank you for your trust, I will not let you down."

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I have to say that Andrew is doing things very quickly. In just two days, news about the collection of sailors and crew members has spread in the streets and alleys.

"Have you heard the news? The Count is about to prepare to form a navy and is now vigorously recruiting sailors, crew members and soldiers!"

"I heard about this when I was in the village, so I rushed from the village to Great Yarmouth Harbor and then see if I was suitable!"

"Is that so? The notice is right in front of you. Go up and take a look. Maybe you will have a chance to get rich!"

“Okay…”

The group of people crowded to the notice and saw that it said:

In order to protect the security of the Norfolk area, the Count of Norfolk decided to develop a naval fleet. Now, in order to support the formation of the fleet, we decided to recruit soldiers. The requirements for recruitment are as follows:

First, whether you are a citizen in Norfolk or a newly joined Norfolk, as long as you are willing to stay in Norfolk forever in the future, you can sign up for the army.

Second, the applicant must be loyal Catholic believers and must be willing to give everything they have, even their lives, to spread the religious cause.

Third, every applicant must support the rule of the Count of Norfolk, and everything is subject to the order of the Count of the Count.

Fourth, the applicant must be healthy, strong, and have no relevant or contagious diseases.

Fifth, applicants must be able to endure hardships, endure loneliness, and be able to do things seriously, and be able to adapt to the bumps and hardships of the ocean.

…………

"My God asks for so much! Why do you feel that it requires more than the Army?" A young man secretly twitched his tongue.

The companion next to him immediately said: "After all, the army has suffered a lot, and compared with the army, the navy is relatively relaxed. For example, you don't need to travel long distances or expose you to the sun. Just stand on the boat."

"That's right, of course, there are strict requirements on choosing such an easy job. If you don't want to do it, go back as soon as possible, so that fewer people can compete with me."

"Okay, don't talk nonsense anymore. Look down quickly. There seems to be text below."

After hearing this, everyone quickly turned their attention to the announcement again:

Anyone who is successfully elected to the Navy will enjoy the following privileges:

First, you and your family will be exempt from taxes.

Second, everyone will have a certain amount of gold coins every month.

Third, you can give priority to the products provided by merchants, and taverns in all areas of Norfolk can eat and stay for free every month.

Fourth, everyone has the opportunity to receive an indulgence issued by the Pope himself.

Fifth, everyone has the opportunity to go to London to pay homage to Archbishop Beaufort and receive his personal blessing.

sixth,……

Looking at the long list of benefits, everyone was drunk and fainted.

"God, I actually have the opportunity to get indulge, I want to get such a thing in my dreams."

"I have no pursuit in my life, as long as I can see Bishop Bolt."

"Do you guys see that? The last article below says that a particularly outstanding person will have the opportunity to receive the title of knight given by the Count, and must also receive an indulgence."

"It's really written like this! That's a good thing. In this way, I not only become a nobleman, but also use indulgences to wash away my sins. It's great..."

"I'm going to sign up, I won't say it."

"I'll go too..."

Under the triple stimulation of material rewards, spiritual rewards and religious enthusiasm, the people of Norfolk area rushed into the Great Yarmouth Harbor like madmen, and they all devoutly hoped that they could successfully join the Norfolk naval ranks.

As more people came, there were naturally more talents to choose from. Under this situation, Andrew selected thousands of people in succession as the reserve navy in the Norfolk region.

When Andrew came to Norfolk this time, he had already had a navy of four or five hundred men. Each of these four or five hundred men was an outstanding maritime expert, so each of them was equipped with a reserve navy of about eight people.

Thanks to the sufficient number of warships, convenient maritime ports, unique maritime training grounds, and patient guidance of seniors, it took less than ten days for these newly selected preparatory navy to have initially achieved the ability to fight at sea. At least Norfolk's existing warships have been used, and various maritime arrangement tactics have been applied.

Perhaps such a navy is not enough to fight, but at least it is absolutely fine to scare some people.
Chapter completed!