Ming Dynasty and New Rome and Infinite Magic Machine

Chapter 1220: The Court’s Funds

"So the Dragon King is very important here." Shangluo emphasized, "It's not easy for me to put equal pressure on Xu Fu, because that may lead to a spiral of mutual distrust between the two sides, and then the deal can't be done. But the Dragon King has nothing to do with us, he can put as much pressure as he wants. I will help the Dragon King and force Xu Fu to the end of his rope, and then I will get his elixir. After all, the debt he owes to the Dragon King is real."

"Why didn't I realize before that you are also good at business? Your logic is very logical. Then I am relieved about other things. It's a good opportunity to trouble you to support me for a while."

"Eh? Brother, haven't you come out of retreat? Then you can handle your own affairs. Why do you want me to hold on for a while longer?"

"Ah, well, the signal is bad. I'll hang up first. See you later."

Zhu Xianxun hung up the phone.

[Sure enough, he is hiding something from you]

"I can't understand. What's so bad about speaking up? He is the emperor, and I am his junior apprentice. There is nothing I can't say."

[Unless this matter is related to you, that's why he is hesitating and can't finish his words. ]

"what's up?"

[Ah! I see! He must have found out that he couldn't have children, so he wanted you and Zhu Ling to have a child to inherit the throne!]

"Puff——" Faertong next to him spat out a mouthful of water, "Is it like this?"

[Of course. When have you ever seen our Holy Emperor so embarrassed? He must be anxious for someone to inherit the throne, so he is here to pay a large sum of money to have a son! ]

"Yes," Victoria nodded, "It's a reasonable choice. Our family's Palaiologos-Isaurian Dynasty was born in this way. Our Isaurian family married the last descendant of Palaiologos and became co-emperors, and then a new dynasty was formed."

"Hey, hey, hey, can you guys please use some common sense here? I've only heard of letting nephews inherit political resources and industries, but I've never heard of letting nephews inherit the throne. The throne is a family matter, how can the affairs of one family be mixed with those of another family?"

[Why can't they be mixed together? Look, Yang Jian is the nephew of the Jade Emperor, right? I think when the Jade Emperor abdicates, the throne will be passed on to anyone, and it doesn't matter who takes the throne next year. Since Sun Wukong can be the Jade Emperor, there's no reason why Yang Jian can't be the Jade Emperor. Being the Jade Emperor Yang Jian - isn't that great?]

"Yes, that's good." Victoria replied, "Joint rule is great. Let others fight the war. Happy Shangluo, you're married."

"Wait a minute. Wait a minute," Phaethon said again, "Shouldn't you two first clarify one thing: Has His Majesty the Holy Son of Heaven really come out of confinement?"

"Hmm?" Shang Luo asked in surprise, "What do you mean?"

"I have a hypothesis - just a hypothesis. He wants Shangluo to hold on for a while longer, which means that he hasn't actually come out yet. He just has to come out because of something, just like a hungry bear in hibernation, he has to come out to eat before going back to sleep. Maybe he just has something unfinished, so he ran out." "That's right!" Shangluo clapped his hands violently, "You are still reliable, this is a reasonable decision. Then why did he come here?"

"I'm guessing, I'm just guessing - maybe he is coming to find Xu Fu." Phaethon guessed again.

"You know what? It's really possible. He emphasized the matter of Xu Fu to me, which means he had consulted him before. So, he actually wants to go to Xu Fu for something?"

“Is this a good thing?” Apollonia asked.

"Shangluo, Apollonia, and Phaethon, let me tell you, this is definitely a good thing, a very good thing, there is nothing better than this. From an administrative point of view, this is better than Shangluo eating it himself." Victoria suddenly said.

【why? 】

"Yes, why?" Shangluo didn't understand either.

"What is the most important ability to support the operation of a department? Do you know? It is spending money! You must find a reasonable excuse to apply for funds, because if you don't have the ability to spend money, it proves that the ability of your department needs to be improved. So no matter what, we must first apply for funds in the dual system of the transition between the Heavenly Court and the Imperial Court - and there is no better reason to apply for it than for the health of the Son of Heaven! So if it is for His Majesty the Holy Son of Heaven himself, then no matter how many resources we ask for from the Imperial Court, it makes sense. Just hold a meeting."

When they entered Victoria's professional field, the three of them were stunned because Victoria was so skilled.

"So," Shangluo asked, "my best option is to make this a big deal?"

"Yes, we should let everyone know - but the specific form of expression depends on your choice. In fact, I have read the history of Zhendan, and there is a debate about the annual budget that you had hundreds of years ago. Judging from the result of that debate, building a palace for the emperor is the most legitimate excuse. In any case, when the emperor really needs it, the funds can certainly be obtained. As for how to spend it after obtaining it, that is another matter. In short, the more funds, the greater the power."

"Wait a minute." Shangluo asked in surprise, "Should we start the merger now?"

"Yes, that's what I mean. If you transfer all the funds of the court to this place, then the Heavenly Palace will belong to the court. This happens every year in our place. The Senate, the Palace of Muses and the Oracle all compete with each other for funds and other spheres of influence. In fact, whoever does the most in the end has the greater say."

[So the empire is doomed, and competing to see who spends money faster is like stepping on the accelerator on a downhill road.]

"Well, that's it." Victoria was a little embarrassed. "Anyway, it's right to strive for more resources. Reform is not like treating people to a meal. If you don't strive for resources, they won't come to you on their own. Whenever there is reform, there must be new people laughing and old people crying. And who laughs and who cries is decided by you, Shang Tianjun - this pill can have a far-reaching impact, and it can become an important opportunity."

"I understand." Shangluo nodded. "Some parts make sense. We should fight for what we should fight for. The only thing I'm afraid of is what to do if Xu Fu asks for too much. If he doesn't want to be decent, and we can't help him be decent, then in the end I might not even be decent. Wait, now that things have come to this, it's better to escalate. Victoria, make a phone call for me. I'm going to start calling people."

(End of this chapter)