Chapter 407

Sky City, Conference Hall.

After raising the ceiling of acceptance for the attendees by bringing up the Great Unity World issue, Saint Saint Saiwen slowly revealed his true intentions.

"Everyone should understand—

Before we overthrow the World Government, why has this sea always been in chaos, and why does a distinction exist between Member Nations and Non-Member Nations."

Saint Saint Saiwen deliberately paused for a moment, leaving time for everyone to ponder, before slowly continuing.

"The World Government maintains the dual structure of Member Nations and Non-Member Nations; essentially, it exploits the Member Nations with the Heavenly Gold, then allows pirates to plunder the Non-Member Nations to intimidate the Member Nations."

"To better collect the Heavenly Gold."

"In addition, condoning the rampant piracy also serves to balance the Marines."

"Senior Marine comrades should feel this deeply."

"Non-Member Nations, unable to pay the Heavenly Gold, receive no protection. Their people are either captured and sold, becoming slaves of the Celestial Dragons and nobles, or, to survive, take to the sea and become pirates.

Ultimately forming an endless vicious cycle."

As the words fell, silence filled the Conference Hall.

Kaido kept scratching his head, feeling a strange itch in his brain; it seemed that after studying Saint Saint Saiwen's sea-faring experiences for so long, he still couldn't keep up with Saint Saint Saiwen's train of thought.

"The World Government never intended to end all this."

"On the contrary, they meticulously maintain this chaos, collecting Heavenly Gold from Member Nations and using the bones of Non-Member Nations to intimidate the world."

Having spoken, Saint Saint Saiwen shifted his topic.

"But now, the old order has been overthrown; this absurd dual structure should be buried completely."

"From now on, there will be no distinction between Member Nations and Non-Member Nations in this sea,

All lands, all nations, all people will be incorporated into the Province System of the new order, governed and protected uniformly by the central authority.

No more slaves born of poverty, no more pirates born of despair.

This is the true meaning of the Province Plan."

Moments later, Tsuru pointed out the issue.

"Saint Saint Saint Saiwen, with the naval and Revolutionary Army forces, perhaps all this can be achieved, but without the Heavenly Gold... where will the military funds come from?"

Even if Inazuma were wealthy, it could not sustain the massive military expenditure of the Marines and the Revolutionary Army for long.

Saint Saint Saiwen nodded to Master Tenghu, and Master Tenghu projected the documents in his hand onto the large screen in the Conference Hall.

"Colleagues, the United Kingdom has currently established state-owned companies in shipping, warehousing, mining, finance, energy, tobacco, and other sectors."

"Tazoro and Umit have signed military orders, pledging to support military and administrative expenses within five years."

Having spoken, Master Tenghu spoke half-jokingly.

"The Holy Land Treasury salvaged contains assets accumulated by the Celestial Dragons over many years, as well as confiscated assets from old forces, special one-time incomes, and so on.

This will get us through the early stages with no problem at all."

Hearing this, Tsuru nodded silently.

Saint Saint Saint Saiwen has made a fortune.

Incorporating Umit's fleet to establish the United Kingdom Shipping Group, responsible for global material transport and collecting reasonable freight charges.

Incorporating Jinbe's warehouse network to build a unified global logistics system, reducing trade costs for all provinces.

Saint Saint Saiwen made a summary.

"These industries naturally possess monopolistic characteristics and are closely related to people's livelihoods; after nationalization, they can avoid exploitation by private capital while securing stable fiscal revenue."

"Besides the nationalization of strategic resources and public service industries, there is also a reasonable tax system, the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and so on."

"With these long-term blood-making plans, once the Province Plan is fully implemented, military funds will no longer be a fiscal burden, but a guarantee for economic development."

At this moment, Dragon raised a doubt in his heart.

"We still lack sufficient mid-tier combat power; we can't expect to call upon top-tier powers like Admirals and Yonko for every little thing."

Saint Saint Saiwen smiled and clapped his hands.

The Conference Hall doors slowly pushed open; Vegapunk, with his pointed head, strode in arrogantly, taking steps that recognized no kin.

And behind Vegapunk followed a full hundred-plus expressionless "Pacifistas"...

Such a scene.

Was truly somewhat psychologically uncomfortable.

"How is it?" Vegapunk looked at everyone: "Although the Pacifistas are a bit ugly, every single Pacifista possesses the combat power of a Warlord."

"And mass production can continue at any time."

Kaido stared intently at his "great-nephews," and unconsciously blurted out a question.

"How many were produced in total?"

The words had barely left his mouth when Kaido regretted it; such a strategic-level weapon, he as Saint Saint Saiwen's father-in-law, really shouldn't have asked.

Only after receiving Saint Saint Saiwen's signal did Vegapunk speak.

"The resources the World Government hoarded for hundreds of years were only enough to produce one hundred and eight units."

Hearing this, several from the Marine faction couldn't help but feel delighted in their hearts: The unlucky World Government has essentially done all this work as a dowry for Saint Saint Saint Saiwen.

One hundred and eight Warlords are enough to intimidate the Four Seas; the Province Plan is feasible.

However, everyone also realized that once Saint Saint Saint Saiwen announces the Province Plan at the World Conference, it will be the start of another slaughter.

Saint Saint Saint Saiwen has already killed until his eyes turned red.

"Doctor, find a seat and sit down."

Saint Saint Saiwen continued: "Rest assured, I will try to be gentle in my methods. Please look at the large screen; executed simultaneously with the Province Plan—

I call it the Red Line Immigration Plan."

"Everyone should know that,

"The land area of the Red Line exceeds the total area of all islands in the world, possessing abundant mineral resources such as iron ore and rare metals."

"Previously, the Celestial Dragons regarded the Red Line as the Divine Land; for ordinary people to set foot there was a capital offense. Since we have overthrown the World Government, naturally there must be a new atmosphere.

I have decided to grant immigration permissions to the Red Line for nations that cooperate with the Provincial Plan."

"Of course,

the habitable areas of the Red Line account for only about 15% of the total area; the remaining 85% of the region has a harsh environment and currently does not meet the conditions for long-term settlement."

"However, I have accidentally obtained a technology that can transform the Red Line into a habitable land suitable for long-term human settlement."

"The transformation of the Red Line will be overseen by Dr. Vegapunk."

Having spoken, Saint Saint Saiwen looked at everyone present at the meeting.

"If anyone has different opinions on the Provincial Plan or the Red Line immigration plan, please speak up enthusiastically."

No one at the meeting opposed, simply because they all realized: there would be plenty of work ahead.

The upcoming World Conference, measuring land after the World Conference, taking stock of the population, provincial transformation, immigration to the Red Line... every single item is a major event.

However, busyness means merit.

The greatest difference between Saint Saint Saiwen and the Five Elders is: the benefits that should be given will not be lacking; your merit will not be buried even by half.

Once all these matters are completed, promotion and a raise are right before your eyes.

Even if you cannot get a promotion or a raise, you can still maintain your current status and seek more benefits.

"Since no one objects, let's get to work."