Neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere fell into silence for a moment.
"I won't ask you anything, and you don't have to explain." Isabella finally broke the silence, her voice seemed extremely cold, "You just need to know that I can threaten you, and you must do what I say in the future.
Do."
Is this coercion?
Chen Rui secretly smiled bitterly and sighed: "Lola was right to do the 'soul annihilation', but this should be the only one. You didn't lay any tricks near the palace."
"As expected, you guessed it right," Isabella turned around, already wearing a veil, and threw a stone, "So... what about this?"
Chen Rui took the stone and saw that it turned out to be a photographic stone. The scene of the two dancing and kissing just now was all recorded. What made him even more stunned was that the "coercion" plot in the middle had been removed. It looked like
The two dance together, then hug each other and kiss passionately.
(What, when...)
If this stone fell into the hands of Athena and the others... Chen Rui suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. This series of schemes was too cruel. First, they used suicide bombings, and now they engage in candid filming...
Isabella took out another identical photo stone and shook it, and there was more than one piece of emotion: "I think you don't want anyone to know about the things in this, right?"
Chen Rui nodded quickly.
"I only have one condition. From now on, you must come to my place every time you come out of the palace at night. Don't make terms with me. You have no choice. If you don't come, you will bear the consequences."
Chen Rui broke out in a cold sweat again. It seemed that she had guessed the tryst with Xia. She was worthy of being the secret agent of the Dark Devil!
Although the tone was cold and the tone was insidious, I could clearly feel that my lips were very hot and my heartbeat was very fast just now.
After Isabella left this condition, she opened the door and walked out without looking back.
Chen Rui followed a few steps and opened his mouth. In the end, he didn't say anything. He just sighed and watched the lonely figure getting further and further away under the moonlight.
The next day, Shia and Sikali had a formal meeting in the palace chamber.
Attendees included the Flame Legion Commander and Sheriff Athena, Financial Officer Chen Rui, and representatives of the Dark Moon families. It is worth noting that the Red Blood Legion Commander Kagulon did not attend due to busy military affairs. On behalf of the Red Blood Legion,
The legion was attended by the deputy commander of the legion and the leader of the cloak society, Agulie. Even at this kind of meeting, Agulie was still dressed in a cloak. He did not show his true face. As for the Bai Ling territory, Parlando did not appear. It was probably
Because I lost all face at the dance last night.
"So... Her Royal Highness the Princess is not planning to hold a birthday celebration?" Xikali frowned slightly and asked. This time, he came under the banner of celebrating Shia's birthday. Isn't this a sign of weakness?
nail?
"It's just a fraction of a birthday that doesn't reach a round number. It's not worth mentioning. Although Dark Moon has made some profits now, due to the comprehensive reconstruction and construction of the city some time ago, and the cooperation with Bloodthorn Flower, which cost a lot of money, we are in urgent need of raising money.
I'm paying off my debt, so I don't plan to be extravagant and wasteful. I appreciate Your Excellency Xikali's kindness, and as for those expensive gifts..."
Xikali had no choice but to nod and said: "The eldest princess's frugality is admirable, but since I have already brought those gifts, how can I be embarrassed to take them back? Let's just regard them as a testimony of the friendship between the two territories."
Xia thought for a moment and nodded: "Thank you so much."
Xikali took advantage of the situation and said: "To be honest with you, Your Highness, I came to Dark Moon this time. In addition to congratulating His Highness on his birthday, I also have some... um, difficulties. I came to ask for help from Dark Moon. Please consider the many years of friendship between the two places."
For my sake, please lend me a helping hand."
Shia said calmly: "What is the difficulty? Sir Sikari might as well say it directly."
Sikali hesitated at first, and finally "plucked up the courage" to speak: "Because I accidentally participated in the fund-raising at the lords meeting, the capital has still not returned it, resulting in a large deficit in Bai Ling.
There is a serious shortage of expenses, and the territory is almost unable to operate. Please take the eldest princess into account of our past friendship and lend a helping hand to solve my urgent need."
Sikali's request was already expected by Shia. Now Dark Moon is a treasure land that is extremely rich. Which territory is not jealous? If Dark Moon didn't have a strong military deterrence ability, it would have used all kinds of methods to rob it.
.
Shia turned her attention to Financial Officer Chen Rui, who immediately stood up and said: "As Her Royal Highness the Princess just said, Dark Moon's financial situation is quite tight now. The first is the renovation and expansion of the city, and the renovation of the sewage and water supply system.
The large amount of debt left over from road renovation, repair and construction of various towns, etc.; the second is the loss of cooperation with the Shadow Empire’s Blood Wattle Territory, funding includes expenses for the Blue Melt Territory and surrounding territories; the third part is military expenses.
The expansion costs of the Grand Army, military supplies, the construction of Walan Fortress and Walan Town, etc. These three parts of the cost are like three big mountains, weighing on Dark Moon's head. Although Dark Moon's construction and economy have achieved certain results, they are still
It means that we cannot make ends meet. However, this is mainly caused by the large amount of money required in the early stage of construction, which will stabilize later on. Now is also the most critical moment. We cannot save money. We must determine a complete framework, otherwise butterflies will appear accidentally.
The effect will have a long-term impact. For some things, you can consider using the crocodile rule. When it is broken, it will be broken..."
Xikali and the people in Bai Ling’s territory finally understood. They said a lot in front of them, just crying for poverty. However, some of the latter parts were not clear. Xikali couldn’t help but said: "Your Excellency Chen Rui, what do you want me to ask you?"
It’s called the butterfly effect, what is the crocodile rule?”
This question caught Chen Rui's mind, and he immediately explained: "It's just some economic terms. The butterfly effect refers to the result of economic development. It is highly dependent on initial conditions. Small deviations may cause huge consequences."
The result difference. For example, there is a ballad, a nail is lost, a shoe is broken; a shoe is broken, a war horse is broken; a war horse is broken, a knight is injured; a horse is injured;
A knight loses a battle; loses a war and dies an empire. Then, we can regard the change of a nail as leading to the annihilation of an empire..."
This wonderful speech was listened to with gusto by everyone from Bai Ling Territory to Dark Moon Territory, especially the people from Bai Ling Territory. The way they looked at Chen Rui changed, whether they were friends or foes.
A capable person is always worthy of respect.
The expressions of these people fell into Chen Rui's eyes. He snickered secretly. In fact, many things were made to scare people with theories about another world. This endless theory lingered for a long time, and finally went back to Xikali to borrow
Money topic: "So, according to my analysis, it will take Dark Moon at least fifteen years to completely stabilize the entire income and expenditure structure and truly start to make profits. At present, it is not appropriate to increase debt. Therefore, the eldest princess will not
The decision to hold a birthday celebration is very correct. The current economic structure is at the most critical moment. Any decision is likely to affect the economic development situation for hundreds of years. Therefore, under the current debt situation, we have to reluctantly
I think it is quite unwise to provide foreign aid! We cannot destroy the plans we have worked so hard to design just because of face or so-called friendship. If this statement offends me, please ask Her Royal Highness the Princess and the West
Lord Kari understands."
"Fifteen years?" Shia frowned slightly. She sighed and said to Xikali: "Your Excellency Xikali, you have also heard Chen Rui's analysis. What do you think?"
Xikali was a little dumbfounded for a moment. Chen Rui's long economic treatises were indeed brilliant, citing classics and classics, incisive analysis, and impressive. He was worthy of being the number one internal affairs talent in the devil world. Many professional terms were completely unheard of. Where else could he find anything?
Vulnerability coming?
Facing the ball kicked back by Shia, Sikali wanted to kick it back again, but he couldn't get up and was speechless for a moment.
Shia sincerely admired Chen Rui's wisdom, and with some confident analysis, he put an end to the other party's intention of "borrowing money" and added: "Well, I will personally provide some material support to the Bai Ling Territory. The amount is not much.
, please don’t dislike it, Your Excellency Xikali.”
This sentence completely blocked the possibility of Xikali borrowing money. An Yue was obviously crying about poverty and did not want to borrow money, but he could only express his gratitude, which was like swallowing it in his stomach.
Xikali changed his mind and said: "Since Dark Moon has the difficulties of Dark Moon, and I don't want to embarrass His Highness Shia, let me change my request. There are large areas of barren soil in Bai Ling territory that cannot be cultivated, and the people just
Living on a small amount of land that can be planted. I heard that Dark Moon obtained the secret method of transforming the soil in the treasures of the Blue Pond Mountains, with remarkable results, and helped the friendly city of the Blood Wattle Territory of the Shadow Empire to successfully improve a large area of barren land. I am here to make a shameless request.
His Highness sent people to transform Bai Ling's land so that the people could live a life of food and clothing."
Sikali deliberately mentioned the cooperation between Dark Moon and Blood Wattle Flower, intending to hint to Shia that since even foreign territories like Blood Wattle Flower can help, then they should help the White Ling Territory, which also belongs to the Fallen Angel Empire, and the two
We have always had "good" friendships with each other in this territory.
Shia nodded slightly: "Please continue."
Sikali seemed to have a path, and was secretly happy in his heart, and continued: "In the development of Dark Moon to this day, Financial Officer Chen Rui is recognized as a key figure, and his internal affairs ability is the best in the demon world. The Blue Melt Territory, which was originally in turmoil, is now flourishing.
, Your Excellency Chen Rui is indispensable. I would like to hire Your Excellency Chen Rui to serve as an economic consultant in the Bai Ling territory for a period of time to help Bai Ling solve some important problems."
Before today's meeting, Shia learned from Chen Rui's report about Palando's intimidation and seduction at the ball last night. Today, Sikali personally extended the "invitation". It seems that this trip to Dark Moon
One of the real purposes is to poach this human financial officer.
Once Chen Rui goes, it is likely that he will never return. Even if he doesn't go, he may still assassinate me like Isabella did when she used the evil poison. However, today's Dark Moon is no longer the original Dark Moon.
The human beings are no longer the original humans. Chen Rui's own strength alone is enough to destroy the group of people in Xikali.
Shia sneered secretly, with a thoughtful look on her face.
ps: I took sick leave today and was at home. I finally got a day off. I just took a break from work, but I couldn’t take a break from coding. I have to get an intravenous drip in the afternoon. Please vote for free recommendations. If you have time today, I will give you the third update.