Chương 1965: The Great Global Recruitment (Part 2)

After all, Sengoku had served as a lieutenant general for more than ten years, then rose to the rank of general for more than twenty years, and finally became a marshal and served in that position for more than ten years.

Over such a long period, countless generals received the favor of the Warring States and rose rapidly in rank because of it.

Faced with the intervention of the World Government, Sengoku felt powerless to reverse the situation.

He was well aware of the worries and anxieties these generals felt, but he also understood that these were orders from the World Government, which could not be easily disobeyed.

Then, he slowly began to speak: "Generals, I understand your concerns to some extent. However, this matter is an order issued by the World Government, and we must obey it."

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly became tense, and the faces of many lieutenant generals became increasingly gloomy and ugly.

Then, Zhan Guo abruptly changed the subject, continuing, "Furthermore, I myself actually support this matter."

These words were like a bombshell, instantly detonating the entire room, causing a dramatic change in the expressions of everyone present.

"Fleet Admiral, you absolutely mustn't! If we were to obey the World Government's reckless actions, what face would our Navy have left?"

A general with a fiery temper could not contain his anger and stepped forward to offer his advice.

"How could I not know that? But the navy really does need to change!"

"Warring States" said with a solemn expression.

His gaze swept over everyone present, as if trying to convey his worries to them.

Without giving anyone time to react, he continued, "The duel between Aokiji and Akainu is about to end, and the impact of this duel will be enormous—the Navy is about to face a split. So, I ask you all, when such a serious division arises within the Navy, how much strength do we still have to suppress the vast and boundless sea?"

Sengoku stared intently at the crowd, as if trying to find an answer in their faces.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression turned extremely grim.

They were well aware that what Sengoku said was true. If the navy were to truly split, its once-powerful military strength would inevitably be greatly weakened, and at that point, even maintaining the existing order would likely become a pipe dream.

Despite knowing this in their hearts, some people still cannot easily let go of their personal gains and vested interests.

After all, no one wants to see everything they've worked so hard for vanish into thin air.

At this moment, Sengoku took a deep breath and said to everyone in an unquestionable tone: "Look at the current situation! The Rockefeller Kingdom, the Revolutionary Army, the Three Emperors... and those pirates scattered like stars across the sea, all are eyeing this ocean covetously. The Navy urgently needs more power to stabilize this vast and turbulent sea! We have already lost the New World, and if we cannot defend other places as well, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

As he finished speaking, Sengoku's voice unconsciously rose eight octaves, and his eyes gleamed with unwavering determination.

Upon hearing this, most of the generals present fell silent.

After all, each of them had witnessed the world situation gradually deteriorate to this point.

At this moment, Sengoku made no attempt to conceal the current predicament and challenges facing the navy.

Everyone was well aware of and had a deep understanding of the difficult situation the navy was currently in.

"Conscription is imperative; do not attempt to fight a losing battle!"

With piercing eyes, Zhan Guo scanned the assembled generals and spoke in a serious and solemn tone.

His words struck everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer, making the already heavy and oppressive atmosphere even more somber.

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire scene fell silent, without any response.

Immediately afterwards, all the generals stood up, and without saying a word, they all turned and left.

However, not all generals consider issues and weigh the pros and cons from the perspective of the navy; there are quite a few who only focus on their own self-interest.

It is foreseeable that such figures will eventually be eliminated in the historical tide of the navy's development and growth.

Meanwhile, news of the Navy's upcoming large-scale global recruitment campaign spread like wildfire to every corner of the world.

The incident quickly became a global focus, sparking widespread attention and heated discussions.

It is worth mentioning that this recruitment is the third large-scale global recruitment campaign ever conducted by the Navy. However, compared with the previous two, this time it not only expanded the geographical coverage of recruitment, but also offered unprecedentedly generous and attractive benefits as one of the strategic considerations for attracting talents to join the army.

The First World Conscription took place after Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King, ushered in the Great Age of Pirates. Countless ambitious individuals set foot on this sea full of danger and opportunity, becoming lawless pirates who roamed the world.

At that time, the navy was relatively weak and could hardly cope with such a large and powerful pirate force, let alone control the vast ocean.

Left with no other choice, they had to launch a large-scale conscription campaign to replenish their ranks and strengthen their own forces to maintain maritime order.

Despite the large scale of this recruitment drive, its scope was actually mainly focused on the inter-naval transfers between naval branches scattered around the world.

These naval branches recruit local soldiers based on the specific circumstances of their respective regions.

This approach can make full use of the human resources advantages of various places, and ensure that new recruits are familiar with the local environment and customs, which is conducive to better performing tasks and integrating into the team.

The Second World War's massive conscription stemmed from the all-out war against the New World launched by former Fleet Admiral "Steelbow" Skye.

The original purpose of this battle was to completely eliminate the evil forces entrenched here and those pirates who dared to challenge the authority of the Navy; but who would have thought that the final result would turn into a huge crisis that plunged the entire Navy into a desperate situation.

The participating navy suffered heavy casualties, with some even being almost completely wiped out!

Faced with such a dire situation, "Steel Bone" Kong had no choice but to resign from his once-glorious position, handing over the heavy responsibility to his successor, Sengoku, to handle the aftermath.

The first problem that Sengoku needed to solve after taking over was how to revitalize the crumbling naval system and restore it to normal operation.

Therefore, he decided to launch another large-scale global recruitment campaign to fill the vacancies created by severe casualties caused by the war.