Tian Chen looked at Balgner sincerely. He had heard some rumors about King Lanning. People said that he was a very mediocre king. He did not have any great achievements to boast about, but he could still protect the foundation left by his ancestors. However, Tian Chen did not think so. Anyone who could sit on the throne was not simple. To look down on them was an insult to one's intelligence. "Continue!" Bargner laughed.”" As everyone knows, the Empire has prospered under His Majesty's rule," Tian Chen said." However, His Majesty's manpower is limited. It's impossible for him to shine his light on every citizen of the Empire. Therefore, there are still many poor people in the Empire who need help!”With this flattery, a few of the officials who weren't shrewd enough frowned. They no longer treated Tian Chen as a child that could be slaughtered, but as a cunning opponent! " Just like St. John City in the imperial capital," Tian Chen continued." As far as I know, there are still tens of thousands of poor people in the southern part of the city who can't fill their stomachs and can't afford to wear warm clothes. Your Majesty, Saint John City is the capital of the Empire, the heart of the three continents, and the heart of the Aiins Continent. Imagine if a foreign envoy came to pay his respects to you and saw the poor eating bread crumbs and wearing linen clothes not far from you. How would they look at our empire?”"How dare you! How dare you, a fifteen-year-old child, discuss the politics of the Empire!？”Someone was unwilling. King Balgner didn't stop the minister's objection. Instead, he just sat there and watched. It was Princess Yuna who spoke up for Tian Chen." Everyone, Francis is telling the truth, isn't he?”Tian Chen reluctantly thanked Yuna and said,""Therefore, I want to use this gold coin to help those poor people in the south city. Let them have enough to eat and wear warm clothes. This way, any envoy who comes to the capital will see a strong and prosperous Lanning Empire! They will also praise Your Majesty's rule!”After saying that, Tian Chen smiled as he looked around at Lan Ning and his subjects. He calculated in his heart that Balgner probably wouldn't reject him. Using someone else's money to gain face for himself, the person who rejected him would be a fool! Against an old fellow who had been sitting on the throne for over twenty years, any little tricks were meaningless. No matter how powerful Tian Chen was, he could not fool an old and cunning politician. Therefore, he honestly chose the most confident method-everyone would take the benefits together, and not give it to anyone else! " Yes," Balgner said." You have a point. Are you really willing to use these gold coins to help the poor in South City?"”"Yes, I am! However, gold coins are limited. If we give them to the poor like this, they won't last long. I think we should use another method to help them. I call this method a charity fund!”Tian Chen looked at Balgner's reaction. Seeing that he was interested, he explained,"My idea is to open an industry in the South City in the name of His Majesty. The strong and strong poor can get a chance to work and earn money. At the same time, the old, weak, sick and disabled can get help for free from there.”"There are sixty-seven thousand poor people in the south city. I'm afraid that your mere three thousand gold coins can't build a workshop for tens of thousands of people, right?”Balgner immediately asked. "We can help some people first. When this industry becomes bigger, it will be able to help more and more people! "At the same time, all of you and the rich in the empire can donate money to this property. I will remember the name of every person who donated money and make it public so that everyone will know of his good deeds!”As he spoke, he smiled and waited for Balgner's reply. Tian Chen's idea was very simple. He wanted to turn the cash into fixed assets and charity funds. Balgner would have the naming rights, while he would control the operations and profits. This was a very simple economic thinking on Earth. Balgner pondered for a moment and asked,""Everyone, what do you think? I think we can give it a try!" He patted his face." Sigh, why can't any of you think about the Empire's reputation?”His words were already very clearly supporting Tian Chen. Tian Chen struck while the iron was hot." If Your Majesty allows it, I would like to name this property after Your Majesty."”What a cunning little fellow! Balgner laughed loudly and thought to himself,'This little guy even dared to drag the king down in order to keep the gold coins for himself. He's a little bold.' However, his suggestion was not bad. At least it could increase his prestige among the people and help stabilize the capital. Thinking of this, he said," If no one has any other opinions, it's settled. Three thousand gold coins will be given to Francis from the inheritance of the late Minister of Finance. He will help the poor people in South City in my name. It will also give the Empire and me some face!”At this moment, a purple-robed old man standing in the front row coughed lightly. After everyone noticed him, he said loudly,"As the Prime Minister of the Imperium, I support His Majesty's proposal!”The King and the Prime Minister had both spoken, and more than half of the ministers immediately reconsidered. The matter was basically settled. However, the 'Seven Swords' didn't warn Tian Chen about this good deed because this kind of self-seeking good deed had to be dug out by Tian Chen. The 'Seven Swords' could only provide him with the most basic hints. Also, the sword hole would only light up after the good deed was done. Then, the Prime Minister added," Francis is indeed the 'Virtue of St. John's City'. He can consider the Empire at such a young age. I will donate 500 gold coins to his property in my personal name. Consider it helping the poor people in South City!”This was the Prime Minister of the Empire, Antoine. Tian Chen looked at him a few more times. Why was this old fellow helping him? This was equivalent to giving him 500 gold coins for nothing! Antoine seemed to find Tian Chen pleasing to the eye and continued,"In addition, Francis can't manage the business on behalf of His Majesty as a commoner. I suggest that we confer him a title, at least a Lord!”This time, even King Balgner and Angers were shocked. Antoine was a famous old fox in the Empire, and he would not take advantage of anything. Why was he helping Francis so wholeheartedly? The other ministers were also surprised, but they seemed to have thought of something and soon felt relieved. Tian Chen didn't believe that there was a free lunch in the sky. He looked at Antoine in confusion. Antoine also turned around to look at Tian Chen. His shrewd eyes were filled with a strange and ambiguous feeling, as if he was teasing Tian Chen. Could this old fellow be made of glass? Tian Chen thought maliciously. At this moment, Balgner waved his hand." Alright, give him the title of Lord! Francis, you can leave now. Prepare your plan in three days and give it to me! Everyone, let's continue discussing how to deal with the remaining 7,000 gold coins!”The hall was noisy again. People were busy fighting for the inheritance. Only Ferdinand gave him an approving look when he left the door. Looking at Ferdinand's eyes, Tian Chen sneered in his heart. If he did not have the powerful Battle God behind him, would he still help him fight for such a huge sum of money? Tian Chen knew very well that the Saint had given him some benefits, but these were all to show goodwill to the Battle God behind him. Or rather, he was just a chess piece between the two giants, someone who was being used! What he was doing now was to get the most out of the two giants. In other words, he was dancing on the tip of the blade. Great risks could only be exchanged for great wealth. In his previous life, Tian Chen believed in this. In this life, he dared to hide the Sacred Artifact in his pants and fool Ferdinand because of this! Steve followed Tian Chen out of the hall, but as soon as he left, he immediately pulled Tian Chen's hand with a smile." Oh, my dear brother, you're now a lord with thousands of gold coins. How much do you plan to lend your dear brother?”"I guarantee that you have enough money to pick up girls!”Tian Chen said absentmindedly. "Brother, are Prime Minister Antoine and Father from the same political faction?”"Uh, not really. That old fellow doesn't offend anyone!”"Then why did he help me?" "I can't cultivate Dou Qi, and I'm not a high-ranking official. There's no benefit for him to help me!" Tian Chen said curiously.”Steve's eyes widened in surprise.""Heavens, don't tell me you don't know? Antoine was Avril's grandfather, and he loved his granddaughter the most!”Tian Chen was still confused." Who is Avril?”"Ancestor, please save poor Francis!”Steve shouted exaggeratedly until the palace guard ordered him to keep quiet. He then lowered his head and laughed strangely." Let me tell you, Avril…Steve, please let me do the talking!”A person quickly walked out from the hall. Tian Chen took a look and saw that it was the Empire's Prime Minister, Antoine, who had helped him earlier. "Avril is my granddaughter, the girl you saved on the day of God's Peace!”
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