Ling Zhenfei said, "Actually, it's quite simple. You just need to make them feel that you took their things not out of opposition, but because of a misunderstanding, ensuring they won't suspect you."

Gu Feng nodded, "At that moment, our surprise attack will surely be more effective."

Just then, Gu Feng's phone rang, and he glanced at Ling Zhenfei, saying, "Just as I thought, it's Song Mingyi."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Go ahead, let's see what Song Mingyi has to say."

Gu Feng quickly answered the call, and Song Mingyi's voice came over the line.

"Brother Gu, hope all is well."

Gu Feng said, "Big Brother Song, it's so dangerous over there with everything heating up; I should be saying that to you."

Song Mingyi said, "What are you talking about? There's nothing dangerous, just a bit of tension, like exam papers used to be. We used to drink and eat all the time, but recently haven't had the time."

To everyone's surprise, Song Mingyi didn't bring up the transport ship and instead chatted casually with Gu Feng.

Song Mingyi said, "Brother Gu, it's been a long time since we last met; I really miss you. Big Brother Zhou Kui wants to have a meal and chat too. We've been good friends since our ancestors."

Gu Feng couldn't help but smile hearing the word 'friends' and said, "Big Brother Song, you're right, but I'm afraid to join you for meals now, with your fierce conflict with Big Brother Mao Sharlu.

It's not a good idea for me to dine with either side; who knows what you might think."

Song Mingyi said, "Brother Gu, do you have some other thoughts about our war with Mao Sharlu? Let me tell you, relax; the four surnames are like family. We're just like brothers fighting, but we'll be family no matter the outcome."

Gu Feng said, "Yes, yes, brothers should be able to sit down and talk things out instead of fighting."

Song Mingyi said, "Haven't we talked about this? Look outside, see how the world has developed, and compare it to Moergawa.

Primitive Society, really like Primitive Society. You should visit somewhere else, go to Sydney or our homeland Huaxia and see how they've become.

We must develop; I've introduced many foreign investment banks to Mao Sharlu, but he outright rejected them. That's not how things should be done.

So, I'm very dissatisfied with this. He wants a Primitive Society life; I don't want that. Our ancestors would be angry if they saw this.

It's been years from the End of Ming Dynasty until now, and we've hardly progressed; it's a joke, a disgrace. We're still a feudal society with an Emperor! I can't stand it."

Gu Feng laughed and said, "I can't control your thoughts, but I'm doing well now. Just don't disturb my life."

Song Mingyi said, "Of course! Even if we change everything, become a capitalist society, I'll be the first president, and you'll be the navy commander. I'll get you a couple of aircraft carriers; wouldn't that be thrilling?"

Ling Zhenfei realized Song Mingyi was trying to win over Gu Feng, but Gu Feng had already allied with Mao Sharlu.

No doubt, making this decision was tough for Gu Feng, but despite Song Mingyi speaking so well, if he wasn't so ruthless and killing innocent people, Gu Feng might not have joined Mao Sharlu.

Gu Feng said, "Thank you for your kindness, Big Brother Song. I'm not asking for much, but I need to remind you of something. We're all Moergawa's citizens; have your people kill fewer people."

Song Mingyi said, "Rest assured, I manage them very strictly, but think about it, a general's success comes at the cost of countless lives. A battle never goes without deaths, right?"

Gu Feng said, "There will be deaths, but that's no excuse for mindless slaughter."

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. I'll definitely be stricter with them in the future. I don't want my citizens to vanish by the time I take office."

Gu Feng said, "That's good. If there's nothing else, I'll hang up."

"Wait, Brother Gu, don't hang up yet. I have one more thing to discuss."

Ling Zhenfei knew it must be about the transport ship, and Gu Feng said, "Is there anything else?"

Song Mingyi said, "So, it's like this: tonight your people seized one of our transport ships; you're aware of this, right?"

Gu Feng feigned surprise, saying, "Seized your transport ship? No way. How could this happen? Doesn't your ship have a logo? My brothers are very strict; they wouldn't seize a ship with Moergawa's markings."

Song Mingyi was angry but didn't dare show it and smiled, saying, "Surely you know, we're at a critical battle phase. I need supplies, so I purchased some from abroad.

Due to the large quantity, we didn't use Moergawa's ships. We transported several times before without issue, but today, passing through your territory, we were suddenly attacked, and the ship was seized."

Gu Feng pretended to be surprised, saying, "Did such a thing happen? I'll check it out."

Gu Feng shouted in a pretentious manner to the side, "Zhang Bin, come over."

Zhang Bin nearly burst into laughter and, after a few seconds, said, "Boss, you called?"

Gu Feng said, "Big Brother Song called to say we seized a transport ship recently; is that true?"

Zhang Bin loudly replied for Song Mingyi to hear clearly, "Yes, Boss. Today several ships passed through our territory and were seized by us."

Gu Feng furiously said, "What happened? Didn't you know it's Brother Song Mingyi's ship?"

Zhang Bin said, "Definitely didn't know. That ship had no Moergawa markings, didn't notify customs in advance, and carried no accompanying documents.

There were three warships nearby; we followed regulations and shouted, but got no response and even received cannon fire.

Our smaller ship was sunk several times; we had no choice but to retaliate, eventually sinking two warships and seizing a transport ship."

Gu Feng pretended to be angry and said, "Nonsense, absolute nonsense, without checking clearly."

Gu Feng said into the phone, "Big Brother Song, I checked, and it's true we seized one transport ship, but it was done according to regulations.

Your ship didn't respond to verbal prompts and fired at us—what does that mean? We lost several ships, Big Brother Song, how will this be handled? If you hadn't called, I'd be unaware.

Are you calling now to compensate us for our losses?"

On the phone, Song Mingyi was almost losing his temper but had to hold it in, saying, "Brother Gu, indeed, we did something wrong, like not notifying you earlier, but you shouldn't have seized the ship."

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