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The King felt a twinge of nostalgia; he had only shown such deference to the Old King before. Over a decade had passed, and it felt somewhat unfamiliar now. Xu Lie, however, did not understand these complex rituals and had no desire to learn about them. "I am the Principal of the Truth School," he stated, "and I have a gift I wish to present to the Jinri Kingdom."
Those with keen hearing felt a jolt in their hearts; it was as if thunder had struck after seven days of silence, and the person before them was the one who summoned the terrifying storm! Even those less attuned could still hear Xu Lie proclaiming himself as the Principal of Truth.
The King and his ministers bowed even more respectfully, fearing that one misstep might provoke Xu Lie's wrath and result in being struck down by lightning. After completing an entire set of intricate court etiquette, the King managed a hesitant smile. "I wonder what this Principal of Truth intends to bestow upon us?"
Xu Lie casually produced a large bag of seeds and briefly explained the yield of Magical Rice, which instantly brought mixed feelings among several present. Was the Jinri Kingdom facing a food shortage? Undoubtedly, there was a Stench of Wealth; bones lay frozen on the roads.
In the face of such a marvelous crop as Magical Rice, the King was undoubtedly the most delighted, for it signified merit and achievement. Which king did not wish to become an Eternal Monarch, celebrated for millennia?
However, a few ministers responsible for grain trade were troubled. If there was an abundant harvest, how would they manage all the grain they had stockpiled? High-priced grain during disaster years had been their main source of profit; Xu Lie's gift felt like a slice taken from their flesh. It truly pained them.
Xu Lie paid no heed to the inner thoughts of these few ministers. With absolute power backing him, he had little concern for their worries: "This gift is also intended to ensure that the Jinri Kingdom can pay tuition fees. Our esteemed kingdom enrolls many students, and we must account for costs related to their food, lodging, and education."
Thus, you in the Jinri Kingdom will need to pay one million gold coins each year, along with half of your Magical Rice harvest. Before coming here, Xu Lie had already inquired about the currency situation; he learned that there were no silver coins in the Jinri Kingdom—only nobles used gold coins while commoners used Copper Coins.
To a mage, these mundane items held little value. Even precious metals were merely a joke before Alchemy; what Idealist Mage could not turn stone into gold with a flick of their hand? The reason for demanding payment was simply to establish scholarships aimed at encouraging students to strive for excellence.
It was customary for other kingdoms to collect one million in currency as well.
As for matters like vehicle tracks and currency consistency, Xu Lie had no intention of getting involved. He was here to manage the Logistics Base, not to play the role of Qin Shi Huang.
Tuition fees? The King suddenly came to his senses, his scalp tingling at the thought of it—one million gold coins every year! Although the Jinri Kingdom collected various taxes amounting to around two million gold coins annually, handing over half of that was still a painful blow.
It hurt too much!
Is there a problem? Xu Lie seemed oblivious to the King's distress and casually inquired. At that moment, the clear sky stretched endlessly above, yet faint rumbles of thunder began to brew ominously.
Hearing that damned noise, King Jinri nearly jumped off the city wall and sought refuge in the basement!
No, no problem! Absolutely no problem at all!
The other ministers who heard the thunder also lowered their heads in unison, hastily assuring that they would definitely pay the tuition fees without any issues. Even those few ministers who were worried about food shortages followed suit, bowing their heads.
When faced with a choice between gold coins and their own lives, they were quite decisive.
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