Chapter 87: 87


    The turbulent time continued. Mountains of gifts kept flowing continuously. Today, the Secretariat has only one job. That is, counting the gifts.


    If it''s a caring reputation Emperor, can''t stand bribery like this for sure. Probably sent all the gifts back. But not for Zhao Lingxin, he had an order to ept all the gifts. He also ordered Qin Bo to facilitate the traveling capitalists to give gifts.


    Zhao Ling Xin received arge asset. Just sit and wiggle his feet and sip tea, money is flowing continuously. The tens of thousands of spiritual stones filled up Zhao Lingxin''s system energy point.


    Fortunately, Zhao Lingxin is reasonable. Otherwise, he would definitely sell handshake cards to the merchants.


    But today is strange. The previous chaos had disappeared because this is a special day for people all over the world. New Year''s Day has arrived.


    On such a special asion, the Empire waspletely united. The government has held this New Year''s Day a seven-day holiday. Let the public have the opportunity to go home or travel to celebrate the past year.


    This year''s celebration is more special than all of the previous years. A country without war is full of peace and prosperity. This new year has the smiles of many people.


    The government also held an annual banquet in the pce. Sent an invitation card to the highest-level person of the Empire. Both political, civil servants. And in the economy, traders, capitalists, famous businessmen. The government distributed invitations to various influential people, toe to the New Year''s party in the pce.


    Zhao Lingxin came to this party himself, exciting the people who received the invitation. They will have the opportunity to meet the great Emperor directly.


    "We cannot wait. Prepare a carriage for me right away."


    Many dignitaries who received invitations rushed to the clothing store to prepare their outfits for the ceremony. Especially thedies who decided to choose a famous store in Shenzhou to design evening dresses specially.


    Everyone made a great effort at this banquet. Therefore, they cannot be humiliated themself, buying expensive jewelry and famous perfumes, all of which have been traded like crazy. Not justdies but gentlemen too.


    "Bring me the most expensive watch," said one capitalist to a salesman. He was also given an invitation to a government party. Not long ago, a watch shop opened in Shenzhou, where gentlemen went shopping for their essories.


    This capitalist wanted the most expensive watch in the store to indicate his status. At first, this capitalist wanted to wear ten watches on each side, so everyone at the party will utterly stun. But the salesman prohibited, exining that just one was enough.


    At the Royal Pce. The banquet has been greatly prepared. The guests have arrived one after another.


    The banquet consisted of many dignitaries of the Empire: cab, judge, government official. Some entrepreneurs, business people, and royal families also attended the party.


    Everyone exchanged their views. Business people try to approach government officials to build connections for themselves. Some people try to match their children for a rtionship between the two families. The banquet was full of political conversations.


    "His highness arrives!."


    Zhao Lingxin arrived at the banquet.


    "Make yourselffortable. There is no ritual at this ce. Have fun at the party. Don''t worry," Zhao Lingxin said in a simple sentence. He didn''t want the party to feel pressure because of the Emperor''s statue.


    People are not very familiar with such a thing. Many people expect the royal banquet to have many ceremonies. But found the Emperor to be very approachable and friendly.


    At the banquet, no one dared to speak to the Emperor with the glory of the King. The royal power of the empire''s sovereign ruler had created some energy that most people would not dare to offend.


    But for the ministers, it waspletely different. They were surrounded by many people trying to pour salute liquor.


    "I have long heard of the reputation of the Minister, please have a drink with me." Capitalists approached ministers to build a good rtionship. In the Great Dazhou Empire, the cab was the most powerful government sector in the country, so many people approached them for their benefit.


    "Minister, this is a letter from my heart." The youngdy, who attended the banquet, dreamed of a powerful minister, unashamedly approaching, sending a love letter. All ministers were so crowded with women, creating a lively atmosphere.


    Of course, some people aim at Zhao Lingxin, they wanted to climb the Emperor''s bed. If sessful, the empress of the country will be in their hands. Moreover, Zhao Lingxin was not married yet, creating hope for manydies.


    But looking at Zhao Lingxin''s sharp eyes, no one dared to step out first. Having passed through the Royal Guard, many high-ranking individuals sat around the Emperor. This has caused many girls to deflect a group of ministers that seem much morefortable to approach.


    Prime Minister General Guo Ling is in a conversation with the great Sun Yuan, the Sun n head. As the Prime Minister of the Empire, many high-ranking figures wanted to speak personally with Guo Ling.


    "Guo Ling, past years, the government has always supported Sun Technology. I have to thank you very much," Sun Yuan said thank you. He has a strong rtionship with the cab. By relying on his own son''s connection, it could be said that the Sun Family and thepany were the Empire''s number one powerful private group.


    "Sun Yuan you tter too much. It is because you helped the Empire to make the economy grow like this," said General Guo Ling. Both sides thanked each other back and forth. They then exchange conversations about the future and uing government policies. During that time, a person walked in and interrupted their conversation.


    "Prime Minister", Gu Heng walked in.


    Gu Heng''s status was very high right now. Former leader of the National Council for Peace Dongzhou, the leader who surrendered to the central government had a higher political position. Not to mention in the past, Gu family was the number one wealthy family in Great Dazhou. Although this time it was surpassed by the Sun n, it still had a great influence.


    "Huh, this is the former traitor," Sun Yuan said in front of Gu Heng. The Gu and the Sun Family had long conflicts. Both sides were based in different cities, not interfering with each other or crossing the line. However, Gu Heng''s status soared after leading the Tongzhou forces to surrender to the government.


    Sun Yuan suddenly had a bad feeling that Gu Heng was going to be his opponent. It can be seen from the fact that this guy is headed to the Prime Minister. Show that he needs this powerful path of contact.


    "The two of you, please don''t fight," General Guo Ling dissuaded both. After that, Gu Heng spoke with Guo Ling and asked for something.


    "Guo Ling, our merchant from Dongzhou, wants to invest in Shenzhou. We would like to get some production technology from the government," Gu Heng expressed the demand. The merchants of Tongzhou, after entering the capital, were thrilled with industrial products that can produce tens of thousands of products per day. The merchants of Tongzhou want these production technologies.


    Before Guo Ling opened his mouth, Sun Yuan spoke first.


    "This is impossible. You guys go back to Dongzhou, never stay in the capital again." Sun Yuan expelled Gu Heng.


    Because what they want conflicts with the interests of the capital''s merchants, adding a variant from the Tongzhou merchants will make the market pop with more products topete. This Will result in the price falling against the interests of the merchants in the capital.


    Because what they wanted was extremely contradicting the interests of the capital''s merchants. If adding variables from the Tongzhou merchants to It will make the market filled with more products topete with them. This Will result in the price falling against the interests of the merchants in the capital.


    The capitalists in Shenzhou wanted to monopolize their products. Do not want morepetitors toe. Sun Yuan fully objected.


    However, Prime Minister General Guo Ling deeply disappointed Sun Yuan as he did not reject Gu Heng''s offer and considered it.


    "Gu Heng, about this matter, we''ll talk againter. But I promise to take care of this for sure." General Guo Ling''s assurances made Gu Heng a cheerful smile.


    General Guo Ling ignored Sun Yuan''s indignant gaze. For the benefit of the Empire, even if Sun Yuan had a good rtionship with the government. The government is always ready to abandon it. Politics have no real friends.


    The New Year party continued until midnight. Everyone is waiting for the show that the government has prepared.