Chapter 55: Smuggling ship

　　 The surface of "Lighthouse Island" is just an ordinary overseas island with neither resources nor scenery.
　　 But in fact, it was the place where the great nautical movement of the Kingdom of Falitis started, and it was also the first non-offshore island discovered by the government. It has extraordinary significance throughout the history of navigation.
　　 The annual "Sailing Day" commemorative event also implies the kingdom's continuous exploration and unforgettable spirit of exploration.
　　 In the annual celebrations, in addition to participating citizens, chambers of commerce, explorers and various non-governmental organizations, the three major fleets of the kingdom routinely send representatives to participate.
　　 This year the Third Fleet sent a fourth-tier battleship "Nuanfeng" and a fifth-tier cruiser "Silver Wing" headed by Lieutenant Snett, which are enough to show their importance.
　　 It is worth mentioning that although the chief logistics officer of the fleet is already the top three absolute high-level officers, the Third Fleet is far from rich enough to send main battleships above Tier 3 to participate in the celebration.
　　In the era of great navigation, every warship has its own important responsibilities.
　　 Moreover, the east of Lighthouse Island belongs to the offshore area, and the safety can be guaranteed. The two warships were temporarily captured by strong men. This style is also in the same line with the pragmatic spirit of the logistics officer.
　　 Aiwen measured the current strength comparison between the pirates he had encountered and his own.
"Well, this mission should be stable. Besides, except for a madman with special purposes like One-eyed Betsy, who would attack a warship inexplicably if nothing was done? Without the slightest bit of oil and water, it might be possible to break his skull accidentally. ..."
　　 The journey has just begun, but Aiwen has already set up unknowingly!
　　 Before he knew it, the three black-sail pirate ships wandering the route of the New World quietly turned their course and headed towards the east coast of the Black Sea.
　　 The sea breeze helped, the black sail bulged, and the cracktooth shark painted on it with its big mouth closed as if it were about to come alive.
　　......
　　 "Fire warning! Let them stop the boat."
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　　The cannonball hit the ship's gunwale and splashed a huge splash of water, slowly forcing a fast merchant ship to stop, ignoring the stop signal of the warship.
　　 From obese businessmen and merchant captains in silk robes to ordinary sailors and slaves, they ran to the deck to wait for inspection. Faced with two naval warships armed to the teeth, no one dared to resist.
　　 step on.. step on.. step on..
　　 The soldiers lined up and ran on the deck, the army boots made a neat and loud footsteps, and it took just a few minutes to quickly control everyone.
　　 It is now the fifth day of the departure of the two warships participating in the celebration. The journey was calm and calm, but under General Snett’s "eyes and golden eyes" a fast sailing vessel that was suspected of being a smuggling vessel was found.
　　 The voyage on the sea was too boring, and the quiet and thoughtful General found joy, and the above scene naturally happened.
　　 "Your Excellency, we are serious businessmen!"
　　 The fat businessman could not help rubbing the sweat from his head with a handkerchief, while trying to stuff a beautiful gold pocket watch into the hands of the major officer who led the team to check.
　　 "Serious businessman? What did you run just now?" The officer sneered, ignoring the bribery of the fat businessman. Lieutenant General Snett was watching from the warship behind him, he was crazy to open the back door to this profiteer.
　　 "I... we just didn't see it, yes, we didn't see the signal!" The sweat on the businessman's face grew faster, and the officer's refusal of the bribe made him feel bad.
　　 After a while, the navy soldier who went down to check in the cabin returned.
　　 "Report sir! The upper level of the cargo hold is ordinary wine in oak barrels, but there is only a small level. The full cabin below is filled with fine whale oil."
　　 Hearing this, the major officer smiled and patted the obese businessman on the shoulder and said: "Mr. Serious businessman, can you explain why your actual goods are inconsistent with the tax receipts issued?"
　　 The obese businessman with a pale face was shot by the officer, and he collapsed directly to the ground, crying loudly.
　　 "All my wealth, woo woo woo..."
　　 Kingdom law stipulates that smuggled ships that have not paid taxes are not protected by the navy, and all goods are confiscated once seized.
　　 If he didn’t happen to be inspected by a warship and successfully sold the smuggled goods, then with the difference in value between whale oil and ordinary alcohol, after removing all necessary expenses, his worth would be at least four or five times higher.
　　 Greed created the heart of luck, but the mentality of the fat businessman collapsed instantly when the dream of getting rich was pierced.
　　 Everyone knows that he is not regretting smuggling, but lamenting his bad luck and all his wealth that is about to leave him. If he could go back in time, he would definitely make the same choice, but would not take this route again...
　　 News was quickly transmitted back to the warship "Nuanfeng" where the general was.
　　 Standing on the main deck, next to the middle-aged officer in the general's cloak, a young man who looked like the general but was dressed in a captain's uniform immediately jumped up and said, "Hahaha, I knew this was a smuggling ship."
　　 Obviously, the person who discovered that it was a smuggling ship was not the dazzling general, but the young man around him.
　　 "Wow! My brother is great!" A girl next to her in a Gothic loli dress also cheered. Obviously they were family members who accompanied the general to the celebration.
　　 A group of adjutants and officers on the Warm Wind around them formed a circle~EbookFREE.me~ and they all praised: "It really is a tiger father without a dog!"
Coincidentally, on the Silver Wing, which was driving side by side, he seized the favorable position of the observation deck and was watching the excitement. He also noticed the young man who can be called a star holding the moon for the first time. .
"Wow--!"
　　 "Mr. Zorro is really a ‘big man’!"
　　 In addition to normal semaphore communication, the members of the two ships did not interact much.
　　 But when I saw this young man today, Ivan recognized him at first sight. It was the thief and diviner who had dealt with him several times... Mr. "Zorro".
　　 You don’t need to guess that the unlucky smuggling ship smashed into the sand not because of the so-called "eyesight" and "experience", but the extraordinary level of "Zorro" divination.
　　 To be honest, after first recognizing "Zorro", Ivan didn't think much except to lament that his true identity was higher than he thought.
　　 Because although they were walking along the way, nothing happened between the two of them. After this mission, as two people, they couldn't fight even more.
　　 But Ivan was very excited soon.
and many more! !
　　 Aiwen suddenly remembered the words left by "Zorro" after the match that night:
　　 "I remember you! I will give you something to ask for advice next time."
　　 I didn’t even pretend that night, this guy knew him!
　　 However, after thinking about it, Ivan repeatedly confirmed that there should be no irreconcilable conflicts between himself and this guy. Although he snatched a witchcraft notebook from him, he also took care of his divination business!
　　 I shouldn’t wear my own shoes... right?