The Council

Jiang Chuan smiled, "All these problems will be solved tonight. Red Hat's foundation will surprise us. They have more capital than meets the eye. Although Red Hat has just been baptized by us, we have a massive steel market. With Red Hat's reputation and the industries under their control, selling steel won't be difficult. The profits from this are outrageously high!"

Kendi nodded, half-understanding, and said, "President, isn't the steel business already handed over to Miss Sarah?"

Jiang Chuan shook his head, "Although Sarah can manage it well on her own, it's difficult to monopolize the entire market with just one person's strength. After merging with Red Hat, we will build even larger steel mills, ushering Bilgewater into the era of industrial revolution. The steam engines in Demacia and on the Siren are excellent examples."

Kendi shook his head, "Forget it, these things are too much of a headache. I'll just obediently train the First Army."

Jiang Chuan smiled, "After I go into Red Hat's headquarters in a bit, you and Donahue will watch my situation from the outside."

Kendi said worriedly, "President, there shouldn't be any accidents here, right?"

Jiang Chuan shook his head, "That's hard to say. Pero is fine, but who can guarantee his subordinates are the same as him? If those people aren't taught a lesson, they'll be stepping all over you in the future."

As evening approached, Pero, dressed in clean and neat clothes, came to pick up Jiang Chuan to go to Red Hat's headquarters.

Jiang Chuan arrived at Red Hat's headquarters. All of Red Hat's leadership was present. They sat around a table, and no one wore a pleasant expression towards Jiang Chuan. They all thought Pero was crazy to sign such unequal treaties with the Dark Sea Throne.

Jiang Chuan and Pero sat on opposite sides. Pero smiled, "I've gathered everyone here today to discuss Red Hat's future. You all probably recognize the person in front of me, the leader of the Dark Sea Throne, Roland."

Jiang Chuan looked at the group of fierce-looking individuals and said, forcing himself, "I'll get straight to the point. The Dark Sea Throne's objective this time is to acquire Red Hat. Red Hat will become a subordinate gang of the Dark Sea Throne. I know none of you here are willing to let Red Hat be acquired by the Dark Sea Throne. You can state your conditions, and I will fulfill them if I can."

A lecherous-looking old man, who clearly looked like a villain, said, "Leader Roland, because of Red Hat, I still have some minor reputation in Bilgewater. Your Dark Sea Throne is just a small gang. We people in Bilgewater are just looking for a stronger gang to rely on. Your Dark Sea Throne doesn't seem to fit the description of a powerful gang."

Pero roared, "Holt! Watch your words."

The old man chuckled sinisterly, "Boss, what benefits did the Dark Sea Throne give you? Why are you favoring him so much! You're playing with the lives of our brothers! I, Holt, was born a Red Hat and will die a Red Hat! I absolutely will not let Red Hat be ruined in your hands!"

Jiang Chuan looked at the old man and smiled coldly. This old fox was clearly using a brick to attract jade. His acting was superb. Several people were stirred up by his words. This kind of old fox was the most difficult to deal with.

Jiang Chuan said, "Mr. Holt, you don't need me to tell you how powerful the Dark Sea Throne is, do you? In the eyes of the Dark Sea Throne, your Red Hat's forces are no different from a group of primitives! Our Dark Sea Throne, with a hundred men, defended the old site of the Iron Anchor Gang. In the last battle, not a single person in the Dark Sea Throne was seriously injured or died. I don't need to mention Red Hat's situation, do I? With so many of you, you can't even cross four streets of the Dark Sea Throne! So, Mr. Holt, I think it's inappropriate for you to associate the word 'powerful' with Red Hat."

The manager responsible for Red Hat's combat was a burly man named Ralph. Ralph said, "Mr. Roland, I'm a simple man. It doesn't really matter to me who I follow. We've all been in Bilgewater for so long that talking about loyalty is a bit disingenuous. I only care if my life will be the same as before after the Dark Sea Throne acquires Red Hat. Your Dark Sea Throne's weapons and forces are stronger than Red Hat's. I, Ralph, am never a person who goes back on his word. If I lose, I lose."

Jiang Chuan smiled, "If you join the Dark Sea Throne, you can choose to join the Dark Sea Throne's Second Army, or engage in other types of work. These will depend on the skills you possess."

Ralph was clearly more interested in the Second Army and said, "In the Second Army, can we use your bombs and strange firearms?"

Jiang Chuan smiled, "What you're talking about are the standard equipment of the Dark Sea Throne, which everyone has."

Ralph smiled and stopped talking. His meaning was clear. This big guy wasn't stupid; he knew what to say and what not to say in this situation.

Jiang Chuan continued, "I'm not here to completely absorb Red Hat this time. This is just a preliminary plan. You will still keep the Red Hat name. I will arrange for people to take over your affairs. I have always been very lenient with those who obey."

Holt, that old fox, stood up and said, "Presumptuous! Our Red Hat is a gang under Gangplank! If you want to talk, go talk to Gangplank. I won't accompany you! Goodbye!"

Jiang Chuan shook his head and pointed at Holt coldly, "You have repeatedly spoken disrespectfully. I have tolerated you for a long time!"

On a rooftop not far away, Kendi saw Jiang Chuan's signal through his binoculars and said to Donahue, "It's that old man who stood up. Give him a bullet!"

Donahue set up the adjusted Hextech Rifle and said, "I'm really reluctant to shoot it, these bullets are too expensive!"

This Hextech Rifle was the one Jiang Chuan gave him. For this mission, Donahue took out his long-cherished armor-piercing rounds. These bullets were considered accessories for the Hextech Rifle and had extremely strong penetration! Ordinary walls couldn't stop these bullets at all.

Donahue pulled the trigger, and the bullet shot out from the barrel, steadily piercing Holt's head and embedding itself into the floor. Holt's entire head was shattered by the impact, splattering brain matter all over the faces of those nearby!

Jiang Chuan said coldly, "So what if it's Gangplank? Can he save you? He doesn't have many days left either!"

Everyone looked at the headless Holt lying on the ground, too afraid to even breathe. Jiang Chuan turned back and said, "Anyone who decides to oppose the Dark Sea Throne will end up like this."

Pero stood up and said, "We, Red Hat, are now a subordinate gang of Gangplank, and everyone knows how cruel Gangplank is. Mr. Roland has already explained the future cooperation plan to me in detail. I guarantee everyone that we, Red Hat, will develop better than before!"

Jiang Chuan chuckled, "We, Dark Sea Throne, never go back on our promises. Everyone should think carefully."

Pero smiled, "It's getting late. Let's eat first, and we can chat while we eat."

The brain matter from Holt's corpse was quickly cleaned up. Various foods were brought to the table, and everyone began to eat the food and drink the fine wine in their cups!