The Star Alliance's New Strategy!
When Jinbe arrived, he saw that only Ronglin and the other two were in the conference hall, and he could not help but freeze slightly. He had thought Ronglin was going to convene some major meeting again.
As Jinbe strode inside, Shiryu and Smoky might not have been any weaker than him in strength, but Jinbe held an exceptionally elevated position within the Star Alliance. Not only was he the first person Ronglin had invited to join, he was also one of the Star Alliance's early founders. Coupled with his position as Vice Alliance Leader, his call was answered throughout the Alliance. Even Moria and the other former Supernovas treated him with considerable courtesy.
Thus, the two of them instinctively nodded to Jinbe in greeting. If it had been anyone else, these two statues would not even have spared them a glance, treating them like air.
Jinbe smiled and nodded back. In his view, having two powerful experts like these serving as Ronglin's bodyguards was the only way to display Ronglin's extraordinary status. Back when the four of them had been roaming the seas two years ago, who could have seen the greatness hidden within this refined young man?
"The taxation system implemented among the Alliance's member states has progressed smoothly. The first round of tax collection is nearly complete," Jinbe reported as soon as he entered. "According to reports from the Alliance's scouts across various regions, the people are quite satisfied with the system we have implemented. So far, no one has been found to be dissatisfied."
"Of course!" Ronglin smiled faintly. "Compared to the harsh policies, tyrannical rule, and incompetent governance of the past, I based this on Marxism-Leninism, plus... ah, you wouldn't understand even if I told you. In response to the