The soldiers below were the first to react, erupting into cheers even louder than before!
Marshal Yingmin took the initiative to strike, protecting the Four Blues!
The cheers swept across the entire square like a tidal wave. Even the Marine warships at sea sounded their horns in response to the soldiers' enthusiasm.
Then Mu Chen raised a hand, quieting the crowd, and continued, "Second policy: the Navy will recruit new soldiers from the Four Blues and expand its forces by 100,000. The new recruits will be trained by the Vice Admirals. Within half a year, we will completely wipe out all pirates in the Four Blues and the first half of the Grand Line."
"In the future, pirates will not be allowed in any sea other than the New World!"
"One hundred thousand troops..." Even Sengoku could not help exclaiming in astonishment.
He looked at Mu Chen, his eyes filled with shock.
"Mu Chen, do you know how many resources it takes to recruit 100,000 troops?"
"And there are the issues of training and equipment resources. I will negotiate with the World Government."
Mu Chen cut Sengoku off, his tone firm and unquestionable. Since Wu Laoxin was putting pressure on him, he had to put pressure on Wu Laoxin as well. Making him work without providing military funding was not going to happen!
Besides, Mu Chen had already promised to find the Revolutionary Army's headquarters within half a year. If Wu Laoxin did not agree to his conditions, then what the hell was he supposed to find?
Furthermore, he had already broadcast this to the entire world and made such a bold declaration. Could the Five Elders really stand by and watch the Navy's reputation suffer?
Wiping out the pirates in the Four Blues and the first half of the