Chapter 1890 Pillar
A country will not stop operating because of the demise of any family.
After the incident of insulting the prime minister, I was called to attend a court meeting again. Standing in the royal court again, I found that there were more than a dozen new faces among the ministers on both sides.
These new faces are full of tension and uneasiness, but also contain a lingering joy.
They should indeed be happy. If the incident of insulting the prime minister had not occurred, they might have died without hope of being among the upper class nobles.
In addition to these new officials, other veteran officials still adhere to the style of "what they were before, they are still what they are now".
Compared with their comfortable current situation, the expressions of the old Duke and Prime Minister Lesta were much more serious. Perhaps they wanted to show their majesty in front of their new colleagues.
The Beastman King's expression was much more relaxed than before, and he looked at me with a bit of approval and smile.
That's right. Through my involvement, I have pulled out a number of nails that were hammered into his heart. How can I not be happy?
But you are happy, but I am not happy. Not only was my Kailan almost taken advantage of, he was also slapped!
Although one of the perpetrators was sent to Fort Witchburg as a weapons test subject, and the other was sent to Moonlight City to devote himself to the great cause of medicine, what does their life and death have to do with me?
I just want the reward.
Also, don’t think that I won’t be rewarded because I have more money!
At my repeated glances, the Orc King cleared his throat and made a long and boring opening statement. Then he changed the topic and introduced the topic.
"Due to the negligence of the city guards, Prime Minister An Xiaoyi was insulted. In order to appease his injured heart, I decided to give Prime Minister An Xiaoyi a chance to make a request."
The Beastman King raised his big hand slightly and said, "Tell me, Xiaoyi, what do you want?"
I thought for a moment and asked, "Can any of the requests be met?"
The Beastman King pondered for a second and said, "Except for my throne."
I waved my hands repeatedly: "You are worrying too much. It is better for you, a wise and powerful person, to sit in such a distinguished position. Only then will the city of Dasai be in good weather and the country and the people be safe."
He flattered him calmly, which made the Beastman King feel very comfortable.
I continued: "Actually, my requirements are not high. I hope that the state can fund my fiancée Kailan and help her complete the debugging of the equipment strengthening machine."
The Beastman King and all the ministers present were surprised by my request.
Those ministers who know a lot about equipment enhancement machines naturally understand that my request is actually not high. No, not only is it not high, it is simply too low.
The ministers who didn't know anything about it looked at me in confusion, thinking about "what is the equipment enhancement machine?" But just by looking at the name, they could almost guess that it should be related to optimizing equipment performance. s things.
Things that can optimize the performance of equipment completely belong to the category of enriching the country and strengthening the people. As long as you propose such things to the Orc King, he will definitely not refuse. Why waste such a great opportunity?
For a time, there was a lot of discussion in the royal court, like a gathering of flies.
The Orc King glanced at Prime Minister Lesta, who stared hard and coughed heavily. In an instant, the royal court returned to silence.
The old Duke held his chin, thought for a moment, and said, "Xiao Yi, that equipment enhancement machine will be beneficial to the development of the adventurers' career in Dashai City. You can propose it at other times. There is no need to waste His Majesty's promise."
After he finished speaking, I turned my gaze to the Beastman King. The latter did not show any dissatisfaction, but nodded calmly.
I looked away, thought for a few seconds, spread my hands, and said, "But Your Majesty, Your Highness the old Duke, other than that, I really can't think of anything else I want."
"In that case," the orc king said, "then write down this promise first, and then ask me for it when you need it, how about it?"
I quickly bowed and saluted: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
The matter of compensation came to an end. Then, using the topic of the equipment strengthening machine, the Orc King proposed that the national treasury fund it to assist Kailan in completing the debugging of the equipment strengthening machine.
Once the proposal was issued, the ministers responded one after another and expressed their approval.
In fact, this result is not unexpected. As mentioned before, optimizing equipment performance is a good thing that benefits the country and the people, and it can easily be recorded in history with a positive image.
Everyone present is a high-level person in power, and naturally there is no shortage of wealth. If there is anything else they desire, it is nothing more than leaving a name in history.
At the end of the court meeting, the Orc King mentioned the artillery plan again. The ministers were still expressing their opinions and arguing with each other as they were at the last court meeting, and no one was willing to give in even a single point.
Seeing the Orc King frowning again, looking slightly impatient, I knew it was almost time for me to make a suggestion, and immediately coughed heavily.
Although I am not as majestic as Prime Minister Lesta, the ministers still gave me face to calm down.
I bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I have an idea."
"speak."
"As we all know, the current leaders in scientific research in Zephyr Continent are none other than the goblins. They have both idle scholars and enough materials and money. We can invite them or introduce professional talents at a high price to jointly develop this technology. .”
As soon as he finished speaking, the Minister of Finance took a step forward and said: "I believe that the proposal put forward by Prime Minister An Xiaoyi is both desirable and undesirable. The desirable one is the invitation, and the undesirable one is the introduction of professional talents at a high price. "
The Beastman King nodded: "Reason?"
"Everyone knows that Zephyr Continent is a martial continent that respects strength. The reason why the goblins study technology is just to make up for their own shortcomings in strength through technological means. However, technological strength is limited, but personal strength is infinite, at least until So far, I haven’t heard of any adventurer reaching the peak of his strength, so why should we spend money on such insignificant things?”
After listening to the words of the Minister of Finance, more than a dozen ministers came out at the same time to express their thoughts.
The remaining half of the ministers have different expressions. Some are leaning toward me, while others are neutral and do not help each other.
He glanced at Chancellor Lestat, the old Duke and the Orc King.
Prime Minister Lesta's expression was very indifferent. He was absolutely neutral. The old Duke looked at me leisurely, his eyes full of support and encouragement. However, the Orc King looked at the Minister of Finance and his group with stern eyes. Obviously, he had been tempted. .
Without the support of the Beastman King, even if the artillery plan is implemented, it will probably be very difficult.
It is better to do nothing than to do nothing.
I sighed helplessly and said, "What the Finance Minister said is absolutely true, but I didn't think carefully."
The Minister of Finance immediately said humbly: "Prime Minister An Xiaoyi, please don't belittle yourself. You are young, but you can always think about our city. It is really a blessing for our city. I think in time, you will definitely become our city." An indispensable pillar!”