On the side, listening to Gawain's words, Dorag was silent for more than three seconds.
Then, he took a deep breath and said to Gawain with a smile.
"But after all, I am someone you put in your mouth and compare yourself with, and that's enough."
After saying that, Dorag nodded slightly and showed a smile that was not very natural.
Looking at Dorag's unharmonious smile, Gawain smiled even more satisfied.
Although at first glance, Dorag's counterattack appears decisive and smart, there are preconditions for his counterattack.
That is, he has shown weakness.
So Gawain responded immediately.
"Yes, although there are still some flaws, even the white beard is not worthy of being put in my mouth and compared with myself.
After all, Whitebeard and I are not the same person, you and I are!"
After speaking, Gawain exhaled a puff of smoke and waved his hand towards the distance.
"Kalifa, before the banquet in the evening, please prepare some snacks for Dorag and I.
Although there is an old saying that a king cannot see his king, but since Dorag is willing to come to see me, what we are going to talk about will be meaningless without food and drinks.
Dorag, what flavor do you like?"
"You can do whatever you want, the guest does as the host does."
Dorag responded, then he picked up the wine glass and took a small sip.
After putting down the cup, Dorag asked Gawain.
"Speaking of which, Gao Wensheng, I'm really looking forward to this dinner.
After all, there are too few opportunities to dine with the Celestial Dragons. Besides you, who else has the identity of a Celestial Dragon and is worthy of my high regard?
I really don’t know if the taste of Tianlong people is as exquisite as in the story.
There has always been a rumor among the common people that if you Tianlong people eat meat legs, you just eat them one by one and throw them away, haha."
"This story is really interesting, haha!"
Dolag's words really made Gawain laugh. What's the point of Dolag emphasizing his identity at this time?
Remind the revolutionary army cadres of their position and split the crew of the Blackbird?
No, it makes no sense!
Dorag couldn't wait to change the topic, because the previous topic might have made him feel uncomfortable.
Therefore, he had to go beyond the previous topic to have a chance to find the initiative in communicating with Gawain.
Then Gawain smiled and tapped the table with his fingers.
"I don't know what the Celestial Dragons eat. There are too many Celestial Dragons!
But I know quite well what I eat.
Dorag, do you know that as a Tianlong, I not only have very complex tastes, but I also have a huge appetite!"
"oh?"
Upon hearing this, Dorag turned his head slightly and made a listening posture.
"I wonder what Saint Gao Wen likes to eat and how much he likes to eat?"
Facing Dolag's indifferent question, Gawain raised his right hand and pointed towards Labu who was playing on the sea in the distance.
"I want the entire Grand Line!"
"Haha, this appetite is really big, and it's really complex!"
Dolag's pupils shrank, and then he responded with a sneer.
"Gao Wensheng, you have to understand that our revolutionary army is not the only one on the Great Line.
There are seven main routes to the New World, each of which has at least 500 million civilians and three countries!
Are you sure you can eat such a big piece of cake in one bite?"
Having said this, Dorag continued to lean forward, and he felt like he wanted to get up!
On the opposite side, listening to Dorag's question, Gawain nodded thoughtfully.
"I can."
After a brief answer, Gawain smiled slightly.
"Seven routes, more than 110 large livable islands, more than 20 countries joining the world government, and more than 4 billion civilians.
Gee, some data are just afraid of being enumerated. Once enumerated, it will seem a bit exaggerated and grand.
But in fact, the focus of our attention should not be what kind of cake I want to eat, but what kind of cake I want to eat.
How many routes and how many Chinese people? That is not the key. The key is that I want to hold the Chambord Land and the Whiskey Mountain Peak in my hands!
As long as you hold these two points in your hands, even if there are hundreds of routes left in the Great Route, it will no longer become a huge trouble!
After all, the Grand Line is like a sausage. No matter how thick the sausage is and how much meat and starch it contains, it only needs two ropes to tie it into a solid whole!"
"But, Gao Wensheng, do you think you have the strength to do that now?
In other words, your strength should only serve as a deterrent to them. Are you sure your subordinates are dispersed enough throughout the Grand Route to allow them to defend the many countries and islands along the Grand Route for you?"
Dolag's complexion was not very good, and Gawain's appetite made him feel wary.
However, just after Dorag finished speaking, Gawain showed a slightly strange expression.
Gawain slapped the table in a funny way.
"Dorag, what are you thinking about?
You said it yourself, I am a Celestial Dragon, and I want the Grand Line. I just want to collect taxes from many countries by blocking the Grand Line.
The world government can eat gold in the sky, the five old stars can eat it, the kings and nobles can eat it, so why can’t I eat it?
How could I have any desire to manage them? How troublesome would that be?"
While teasing, Gawain pretended to be thoughtful. He thought for a moment and then continued.
"But your words have provided me with an idea. Compared with simply collecting taxes, if I can control them all, then my income will definitely reach a peak.
Haha, thank you very much, Dorag, you are worthy of being the leader of the revolutionary army, and your thinking is indeed unique!
I suddenly feel that doing as you say is the way to maximize my interests. You can almost be called my life mentor.
Quick, Hancock, take a photo of Dorag and I. I will take this photo and take the time to publish our friendship in the newspaper.
Without Dorag’s selfless advice, how could I have come up with such a good idea!”
After saying that, Gawain directly posed for Hancock, and then Hancock quickly kept the photo of him and Dorag.
Looking at Gawain's series of actions, Dorag narrowed his eyes in depression. This Tianlong man is really thick-skinned!
Anyone with a discerning eye in the world can see what you are thinking, Gao Wen. You have been rushing to control the countries along the Grand Route since early in the morning!
In the end, you still have to blame me, an outsider!
On the side, Gawain saw that Dorag was suspected of flipping the table, so he quickly patted the table gently.
"Hancock smiled. It seems that the photo of the two of us was taken well.
Since you also feel happy, then I will do as you said.
However, another point you mentioned is very crucial. My current staff alone are indeed not enough to manage most areas of the Grand Line.
In this case, how about we divide this piece of cake into small pieces!"
I saw Gawain pointing to the sea again, and then he said with Dorag's thoughtful expression.
"You should know which route I took to the Upside Down Mountain. Then, all the revolutionary troops should withdraw from the route I took!
As for the blockade I want to set up on the Upside Down Mountain and Shampoo Islands, how about those blockades that only target passing pirates and not your revolutionary army?
I have gone to the extreme, and I even allow you to continue to develop in the Grand Route. As long as you avoid the routes under my jurisdiction, you can absorb as many people as possible.
In some respects, I will even work for you on the Navy and the Five Stars to reduce their pursuit of members of your revolutionary army!"
"oh?"
On the opposite side, Dorag was a little unconvinced, because according to what Gawain said, the revolutionary army only needed to abandon one route.
But what the revolutionary army gained was the remaining six...
etc?
Is there something wrong?
Suddenly, Dolag figured out that Gawain's words were completely trying to paint a bigger picture, but he also dug a hole for himself!
Because before Gawain appeared, Dorag could have developed the seven routes in the Grand Route at will!
Ivankov's Great Route Army is quite strong!
But now, you, Gawain, have gathered a group of people and will eat up the entire Grand Line in minutes!
After realizing that he would not be able to eat so much for a while, he actually changed hands and said that other routes were given to him?!
Isn’t this just gathering wool and giving it to the sheep? The wool comes from the sheep!
Gao Wensheng, please have some face!!!
For a moment, Dorag couldn't control his expression.
That is what Gawain said at the end, which could help him to reduce the World Government's pursuit of the revolutionary army, which gave Dorag some hope.
Also, Gawain only has one route, which is really not a lot.
In addition, Dorag's current form is not as good as human beings.
Otherwise, Dolag will definitely lose face...
On the side, Gawain couldn't help but laugh out loud as he looked at Dolag with a changeable expression.
After laughing for a moment, he gently patted Dorag's arm.
"No kidding, Dorag, you must have thought it through yourself.
In front of me, your advantages are not many, not to mention that you yourself are still trapped in my tiger's den.
In other words, if there is another fight today, although you can rely on the Storm Fruit to leave at will, all your subordinates will have to answer here.
At this time when things are worse than others, my request for only one route is so small that you can’t believe it?”
At this moment, Gawain's eyes narrowed like a fox. While squinting, he continued to speak to Dorag.
"So, in order to make you feel at ease, my appetite is always bigger than one route.
So, in addition to the route I took on the Grand Route, I also want the route that will lead to Windmill Village next!
If there is more than one route, does it mean it is worthy of your trust? Such a territory should be enough for you and me to cooperate!"
"What?"
On the opposite side, as soon as Gawain finished speaking, Dorag clenched his fists in dissatisfaction.
"Are you kidding, Gao Wensheng, Donghai has always been... always..."
"This has always been the exclusive domain of Garp and the Revolutionary Army, right?"
Gawain interrupted Dorag loudly.
"You have to know that although Garp and you have a considerable degree of appeal in the East China Sea, that sea does not belong to your Monkey family!
Things like influence will eventually be forgotten by the sea. So aside from your influence on the East China Sea, the East China Sea is the weakest sea among the four seas after all!
In such a sea area, is it difficult for you to make a decision to make a slight concession?
Or do you really think that the revolutionary army is qualified to negotiate with me!
Not to mention the revolutionary army, even you yourself are a prisoner, Dorag!
Although the reality is heartbreaking, I am indeed not discussing anything with you, I am just announcing it!
As for the conversations I had with you, thank me, I just want you to feel better!"
"you……!"
On the seat opposite, Dorag's breathing suddenly became rapid. He was nervous for a moment, then suppressed his unhappiness and leaned lightly on the back of the chair.
"You are really straightforward Gao Wensheng, but that's fine, we have no possibility of making friends in the first place!
Being more direct like this is more suitable for you and me, and it can also remind you and me not to be stupid enough to treat each other as friends!"
After the words fell, Dorag gently patted the table.
"Starting from today, the revolutionary army will gradually withdraw from the Alabasta route, the great sea route you have traveled, and the route from Upside Down Mountain to Windmill Village!
How about it, Gao Wensheng, are you satisfied now!!!"
“Not satisfied!”
Gawain stood up suddenly, put his hands on the table, and said to Dorag with a sneer.
"Don't forget, in addition to the lives of you and your men, I also gave you a promise!
I said that I will use my identity to work for you and ask the world government He Haijun to reduce the bounty and pursuit of members of your revolutionary army!
This is a gift from me to you, but after you accept it, shouldn’t you give me a substantial gift in return?”
"Stop making trouble, Gao Wensheng!!!"
Dorag's face was extremely stiff, and he stood up from his seat.
While confronting Gawain, Dorag yelled.
"I didn't accept your so-called benefits. Even if you were there, wouldn't our revolutionary army become a prisoner with a bounty on it again?
Since there will always be a bounty on our back, no matter how much it is, it will not change our outcome.
So, haha, you’d better make less promises for such a gift!”
"Sorry, just like you can't refuse my request, you also have no right to refuse my kindness!"
Gawain interrupted Dolag's words, and he continued to yell at Dolag viciously.
"I told you, I will deliver the gift to you!
Correspondingly, while your revolutionary army has a large number of manpower, you must also do something for me!
In the future, when I block the Grand Route, your men on the other six routes must hunt down and reward the pirates who stow away for me!
There are too many Devil Fruits, and those with abilities who are unable to guard against them will inevitably find ways to sneak out.
I want you to cooperate with my work and prevent pirates from crossing the border to the greatest extent!
Don't think I don't know, you are on fire right now, Dorag!
Because once the pirates are frustrated, no matter what plans your revolutionary army has, it will be difficult to launch a large-scale rebellion on the increasingly clean sea!
Your revolutionary army has always relied on three things.
The first is your personal strength and the strength of the main revolutionary army cadres.
Second, the kings and nobles of the major kingdoms imposed exorbitant taxes.
As for three, that is….
Only when the sea is chaotic enough can you and your revolutionary army have a chance to fish in troubled waters!"
Gawain was seen holding the cigarette between his fingers and pointing the burning cigarette butt at Dolag.
"I can understand what you're doing, but I don't support that kind of behavior!
Allowing chaos to breed is an absolutely right form of inaction!
You can use the suffering of the common people as material to strengthen your power and name.
But I, I’m not interested in being played a power game by you!
I can tell you clearly that you have been working hard for the past twenty years but have never been able to hit the target. I am here to solve it for you!
You can look at me as if you were staring at me, but be sure not to block my way!
The freedom you talk about is no more precious than the equality I want to give to civilians!
What you have been doing is countless times more lazy and useless than my plan!
If you didn't control hundreds of thousands of unemployed armed forces, if it weren't for the fact that most of your strength comes from the poorest bottom of society, then I wouldn't have let you survive the next hour!
Because even Roger, who set the entire sea on fire, cannot be compared with you in some aspects!
