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After exchanging pleasantries, he didn't say anything else.

Many things between intelligent people can be understood with just a glance, without needing to be said.

Before they left, Lannister Lothar said to Xiao Ce, "Mr. Ce, I will make them cooperate with you in whatever you ask. If they don't cooperate, I will make them pay..."

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "I wouldn't mind making them do things against their will. We're friends, after all."

Lannister Morgan was even more pleased with Xiao Ce's words.

After leaving.

At Lannister Morgan's invitation, Xiao Ce went directly to his residence.

Lannister Morgan said to Xiao Ce, "Mr. Ce, it's getting late. Would you like to rest, or shall we continue our conversation...?"

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "If it's convenient for you, that would be best. I'm not sleepy either... Is there anything you'd like to say?"

Lannister Morgan smiled slightly at Xiao Ce, then said, "Mr. Ce, we have nothing else to say. We just don't know what we need to do next."

“Just tell us, and we’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen…” Lannister Morgan said directly.

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Didn't I tell you? All you need to do is provide them with some warships and dock them in that port. There's nothing else you need to help with for now! You just need to continue building up your strength."

"The main thing we need to do is build ships. In fact, naval power is still very important in the Western world!"

Lannister Morgan said to Xiao Ce, "Mr. Ce, you should be unaware of something."

After listening to Lannister Morgan's words, Xiao Ce asked in confusion, "You don't know? How could you not know..."

Lannister Morgan said to Xiao Ce, "Actually, all the shipyards in the West are extremely busy right now. Since the East Asian naval war, our warships have suffered heavy losses. Not only ours, but also the warships of other countries have been lost. It can be said that we are the weakest in the entire Western navy."

"So shipyards are working overtime, but they still can't finish the ships. Building those warships isn't something that can be done in a day. So, there's no rush... Everyone is short of ships. Everyone understands that whoever builds their ships first will gain an advantage in the seas!"

"Moreover, in order to contain us Lannisters, they have not arranged for shipyards from any side, not even the British Empire's own shipyards, to build ships for us. Even if they have, there is only one shipyard, and the speed is very slow... At the current pace, it will take five years to restore the Lannister family's former naval strength, not to mention the navy itself!"

Xiao Ce was still quite surprised after hearing Lannister Morgan's words.

"What about the other countries? How long will it take them to restore their naval strength?"

Lannister Rambo said to Xiao Ce, "It will take at least three years!"

Xiao Ce was quite surprised after hearing Lannister Rambo's words.

Because he had considered that his previous naval battles in East Asia would have a significant impact on them.

However, to everyone's surprise, the damage was so severe.

Looking at Xiao Ce's expression, he said, "Mr. Ce, didn't you expect this?"

Xiao Ce said to Lannister Rambo, "This was indeed unexpected!"

Lannister Morgan asked Xiao Ce with some curiosity, "Mr. Ce, if you knew this, would you have your East Asian navy take advantage of the situation and invade?"

Xiao Ce smiled and waved his hand: "Of course not... First of all, you should know that our entire East Asia has long been infiltrated and colonized by your Illuminati. If it weren't for me, they wouldn't have sent you there. Therefore, the entire East Asia can be said to be in ruins, and they simply cannot withstand a cross-sea war."

"And despite my constant military campaigns, I am a staunch anti-war activist..."

Hearing Xiao Ce say this, Lannister Morgan and Lannister Rambo both had strange expressions.

They didn't really trust Xiao Ce's words.

After all, it's hard to believe that a war leader would claim to be an anti-war activist.

Xiao Ce then said to Lannister Rambo, "General Rambo, I'm not bragging. The reason I'm doing this is because I want to stop war with war. You should understand that peace is often won through fighting, not begged for!"

Lannister Rambo said to Xiao Ce, "I agree with that!"

Xiao Ce continued, “The entire East Asia is currently in dire need of reconstruction and desperately needs time to recover. That’s why I came here. My initial purpose was not what I am thinking now. My initial idea was very simple: to use the pretext of helping Boudica avenge herself to create chaos in the West and give our entire East Asia some time to recover.”

“However, I have seen the entire Western system. If a full-scale war were to break out, the Illuminati, an organization that is like a beast, would send ordinary people from all over the world to their deaths in turn. No one would be able to escape. And you people in the West should not have to endure this. That is why I changed my mind and wanted to liberate the West.”

"Besides, you know very well that war breeds hatred, and hatred breeds war. Unless I wipe out all of you Westerners, even if I conquer you later, it will only lead to more bloodshed... Therefore, I want to resolve this matter in a more peaceful way..."

Lannister Morgan and Lannister Rambo both agreed wholeheartedly.

Seeing that the conversation had strayed a bit, Xiao Ce spoke up, "We've gone off on a tangent. We were talking about ships. How many ships do you have now? I always thought you were very efficient at building ships."

Lannister Rambo smiled slightly, then said to Xiao Ce, "Mr. Ce, for ordinary merchant ships, things are indeed quite convenient for us, far less troublesome than for warships. Our shipbuilding speed isn't actually fast; the main reason is that the materials used for the hulls of merchant ships and warships are different. The smelting technology for those materials is extremely difficult and advanced..."

Lannister Morgan continued, "This time, we're going to your East Asian navy. Do you know how long we've been building up this?"

Xiao Ce shook his head.

Lannister Morgan gave a wry smile: "Thirteen years! That's practically the entire naval power of the Western world."

Xiao Ce asked, "So long?"

As Lannister Rambo looked at Xiao Ce, he seemed to recall the despair he felt that day.

"Indeed, we thought we were invincible against all those steel warships, the behemoths of the sea, but you shattered our dreams overnight..."

Xiao Ce looked at Lannister Rambo with a face full of reluctance.

"I'm truly sorry! I thought that with your Western world's technological explosion, shipbuilding wouldn't be difficult for you..."

Lannister Rambo looked at Xiao Ce and immediately became apprehensive.

He then said, "Mr. Ce, please don't misunderstand. I don't mean to blame you. Our positions were different back then, and what you said is true, we were indeed the invaders back then… I just…"

Xiao Ce smiled and said to Lannister Rambo, "No need to apologize... By the way, how many ships can you give Frank and his men this time?"

Lannister Morgan said, "Thirty warships! It's no exaggeration to say that, apart from the warships that the Illuminati are currently hiding, our thirty-ship fleet is definitely the largest warship fleet in the West."

"Moreover, once we're fully prepared, I'll be able to put up a fight against their Illuminati warship fleet!"

Lannister Rambo added.

When Xiao Ce heard him say that, he couldn't help but raise his head slightly.

He said with an arrogant expression.

Xiao Ce was still somewhat surprised, because what they said was contradictory.

On one hand, shipbuilding was very slow; on the other hand, all their assets were at stake.

This time, they brought out thirty warships directly.

Looking at Xiao Ce's expression, Lannister Morgan saw through what Xiao Ce was thinking.

"Mr. Ce, these ships were purchased from various countries with which we have good relations, and I spent a fortune despite the blockade imposed by multiple parties. These thirty ships were acquired from more than thirty families! It cost us our entire fortune, as well as all the favors we have in the Lannister family..."

Seeing this, Xiao Ce asked Lannister Morgan and Rambo, "Then, are you two willing to do this?"

Lannister Rambo smiled and said, "Although I'm reluctant, we know this is an investment. I believe that with you by my side, one day I will definitely be able to rebuild the world's largest navy!"

Seeing Lannister Rambo's words, Xiao Ce laughed and said, "Haha, General Rambo, since you've said so, I will definitely fulfill your wish within my capabilities..."

Lannister Rambo was delighted to hear this.

Lannister Morgan, standing to the side, said to Xiao Ce, "Mr. Ce, we seem to have gone off on a tangent. Our original plan was that after the ships arrived, although they were warships, they would still need to be modified to maximize their effectiveness."

"Then we'll recruit more sailors. Now that we don't have these ships, it seems like we can't keep going! Mr. Ce, you must have a better path to guide us."

After listening to their words, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "You're right! After you give me those thirty ships, I will give you thirty warships in return, or even more!"

The two men were filled with disbelief after hearing what Xiao Ce said.

But at the same time, a hint of curiosity flashed across his face.

"Oh? What do you mean?"

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "Actually, it's very simple. It was Mr. Lothar who gave me the inspiration."

“After you do as Mr. Lothar says, those ships will be ‘confiscated’ by Frank. Then you will have to seek help from the Illuminati and ask them to make compensation!”

Lannister Morgan looked at Xiao Ce and didn't interrupt him, but instead looked at Xiao Ce with a smile.

Lannister Rambo couldn't help but say, "Mr. Ce, you must be joking. Would they really give it to us?"

Lannister Morgan, hearing Lannister Rambo interrupt Xiao Ce, scolded, "What's your hurry? Let Mr. Ce finish speaking..."

Lannister Rambo then made a shut-up expression.

Xiao Ce then smiled and continued, "Whether you want it or not is your business; whether they give it to you or not is their business! If the Illuminati refuses, just say that your Lannister family will never again concern itself with anything at sea. You must show a furious expression, and then leave..."

Lannister Rambo couldn't help but remind Xiao Ce, "Mr. Ce, you may not know this, but they don't even consider us a threat. The Illuminati also harbors resentment towards my crushing defeat... So, Lannister's previous tantrums might have been useful. But now, they won't even acknowledge us..."

Seeing Lannister Rambo interrupt Xiao Ce again, Lannister Morgan said somewhat helplessly, "Rambo, don't be in such a hurry! Let's listen to Mr. Ce finish speaking. As the ruler of East Asia, Mr. Ce's thoughts are certainly sound. Don't rush him..."

Lannister Rambo gave an awkward smile.

Immediately, Xiao Ce still gave Lannister Rambo face and added, "General Rambo is absolutely right! General Rambo, didn't I just say that we are showing our attitude? The way they treat you with disrespect is the way they will come begging to you later."

"After I had Frank take over your ships, I didn't go to inspect them... I sent them back to their old ways, specifically to rob their cargo ships! Tell me, what do you think will happen then?"

When Lannister Rambo heard Xiao Ce say that, his face immediately became quite interesting.

However, he did not continue speaking.

I managed to hold back.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Xiao Ce asked Lannister Rambo, "General Rambo, what do you think of the pirate army led by Frank?"

Lannister Rambo said, "There's a reason he strikes fear into the hearts of the Twelve Houses, including the Illuminati. While I defeated him back then, I don't believe I could have won against him with equal equipment..."

Hearing Lannister Rambo say this, Xiao Ce laughed and said, "According to you, it seems Frank wasn't just bragging!"

Lannister Rambo asked in confusion, "Oh? What did Frank say to you?"

Xiao Ce then began recounting the boasts he had made to Frank in prison...