666 France (1/2)
Chapter 666-France
Translator: ryangohsf
Editor: Nora
3 PM, Dragon Head, guest room.
After handling everything nicely, the voyage squadron proceeded toward the location where the Spanish Invincible squadron had sunk to scoop up the cannons. Finally, Ouyang Shuo had time to meet Alvaro.
”Sorry for making you wait!” Ouyang Shuo slightly smiled.
After learning about Alvaro's history, Ouyang Shuo's interest greatly increased. Ancient China lacked navy generals, and Shanhai City had already basically taken the limited pool. On the other hand, the west had many famous navy generals.
Shanhai City aimed to have territories everywhere and wanted to spread its influence. Naturally, it should turn its vision to the whole entire world and accept all talents. Hence, Ouyang Shuo did not mind having a Spanish navy general under him.
However, Alvaro did not fall for it; he was unwilling to surrender.
”Old general, reality has proven that the times of the Spanish Invincible Squadron are over. Their glory is no more. However, Shanhai City is different. We went past the Pacific, the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic, crossing from Asia to Europe. We are the only ones that can be called a global squadron,” Ouyang Shuo said.
Alvaro's eyes shook, ”So what?”
”So what? Commanding a global squadron is the dream of every navy general. Don't tell me you have grown old and lost your ambitions?” Ouyang Shuo joked.
Humph!
”Old general, as long as you agree to join Shanhai City, I promise you that the voyage squadron will only take Gibraltar Port and will not attack the Spanish. How's that?” Ouyang Shuo was ready to take a step back.
From the start, he did not expect to destroy Spain.
He had accomplished his goal of crushing their arrogant squadron. One could foresee that in the future year, they would struggle even in the Mediterranean.
If Ouyang Shuo only had to take a step back in exchange for the allegiance of a great general, he felt that it was worth it.
”Are your words true?” Alvaro was in disbelief.
The Spanish Invincible Squadron was completely swept up in this battle. The long coastlines were basically defenseless; they were right there for the taking.
”At this time, you actually do not want to push for the win?” Alvaro looked toward Ouyang Shuo with probing eyes, ”You are so young. Can you actually resist such temptation?”
When Ouyang Shuo heard these questions, he smiled, ”I've never gone back on my words. Old general should know that in Shanhai City, players and natives are equal existences.”
Ouyang Shuo's words directly struck a scar in his heart. During this battle, the Spanish's actions toward their sailors had made Alvaro feel truly disappointed.
”Okay, I promise you!” Alvaro raised his head with a determined expression, ”However, I hope that you do not forget your promise. If not, I'll go all out, even if I have to die.”
”Of course.” Ouyang Shuo nodded.
”General Alvaro greets the Lord!” Alvaro officially greeted Ouyang Shuo.
Ouyang Shuo nodded and looked at his stats.
Name: Alvaro de Bazan (Emperor Rank)
Title: Father of the Spanish Soldiers
Dynasty: 16th Century Spain
Identity: Shanhai City General
Occupation: Special General
Loyalty: 65
Command: 87
Force: 75
Intelligence: 75
Politics: 65
Specialty: Naval Warfare (34% increase in cannon range and power, 25% increase in warship sailing speed, 25% increase in defenses of warships, 30% increase in navy warrior morale, 15% increase in navy tactics.)
Weapon: Spanish Rapier
Evaluation: Alvaro de Bazan, the 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz, proficient at tactics and a genius in terms of planning and commanding. The General of Phillip the Second.
Gaia granted the skill ratings and stats of generals based on a standardized rubric. At the same time, it would use the power of the country, the scale of the country, its historical foundation, and the like to perform a second round of correction.
Hence, the historical generals of some countries were at most emperor rank or even just king rank. If they could not even reach the king rank standard, Gaia would just change one to king rank.
As a result, no matter how small a country was, they would have a king ranked general at the very least.
As an ocean overlord and a European superpower in real life, Spain also had an incredibly strong history. Although it could not be compared to China, Gaia's evaluation for it was still rather high.
Across the entirety of Spain, there was only one god ranked general, the Spanish military god, the one known as the blood slayer - Fernando Alvarez. Apart from that, there were also many emperor ranked generals, including Alvaro.
Without a doubt, his addition was of great meaning to Shanhai City. Just as Ouyang Shuo was about to discuss with Alvaro regarding his appointment arrangements, a system notification sounded out.
”Global Notification: Congratulations China region Lord Qiyue Wuyi for successfully recruiting Spanish General Alvaro, becoming the first person to recruit a historical general from another country. Rewarded 10 thousand merit points, 50 thousand reputation points, and one king rank summoning talisman, congratulations player!”