The tax burden in Broken Snow City is as low as 5%, and other territories only need to pay 30% of the tribute. This is unbelievable on the Origino continent. Don't think that Reggie is really that generous. The operation of the country requires
Funds, funds come from the absolute control of industry and commerce. Small-scale operations are allowed, but if anyone wants to touch Reggie Cheese, they must pay a heavy price.
Three days later, the internal affairs officer completed the city construction plan and prepared for large-scale construction, which frightened Nipoli.
"Sir, our coffers are already tight, why do you want to build a septic tank? Do you want to build a grand theater? I really can't figure out the reason!"
"Believe me, these two things will do no harm at all."
"The autumn harvest is about to begin, and we can't even afford to buy grain!"
"It's really a headache," Reggie flipped through the book carelessly, "Let's borrow some gold coins from Edwina. Let's borrow 20,000 first."
"Why do you need to borrow it? It is your wealth!"
"Because you don't possess it, there is wealth there."
Reggie didn't explain too much. After receiving the letter, Wen Na personally sent 50,000 gold coins. Surprised, Re Ji immediately wrote down the IOU, which made Wen Na a little unhappy.
"Sir, Zhilin City is your territory, and everything in Zhilin City belongs to you."
"Including you?"
"Of course including me..." Wen Na blushed. A clever topic can often avoid unnecessary disputes. Reggie preferred to listen to Wen Na tell some stories about Zhilin City with a relaxed smile.
"How are the three elders doing?"
"They have become much quieter. They have not held any meetings, and they have stopped dictating to me. They have also given me most of their business."
"They are smart," Reggie took out a new blueprint, "You have saved a good fortune for me, and now you need to help me do another thing..."
In the blink of an eye, the coronation ceremony was approaching. Reggie brought gifts and arrived at the Golden Lion City one day early.
Chris welcomed Reggie into the city with the highest courtesy. The king couldn't stand the lack of a city wall. Fortunately, a group of craftsmen used curtains to block the ruins.
Chris welcomed Reggie into the palace and dismissed the rest. The enthusiastic Chris suddenly became extremely flustered. He grabbed Reggie's hand and said: "It starts tomorrow, is this really possible?
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Reggie smiled and said: "Don't be so nervous. It's your first time after all. I understand your mood. Take a deep breath and relax..."
"That's not what I'm talking about!" Chris said angrily, "So far, I have only received replies from three kings, you are one of them, King Dongsang Ji Yan is another, and Alfred from Tianxing Kingdom
Great Emperor."
Reggie said: "To be precise, I am the lord of a country, not the king."
"Stop making such a joke. If I don't get the approval of the three kings, there is no way I can become a legitimate king."
"But as far as I know, as long as he is crowned by a great emperor, the king has legitimacy."
Kress smiled bitterly: "Do you think Alfred will really come?"
"He has already written back to you, what else do you want?"
"He has played tricks on the Lion Kingdom more than once. He once promised to make an alliance with my father, but on the day of the alliance, the person who attended in his place was a donkey."
Reggie gasped: "I've never heard of that."
"That's because my father used all his power to cover up the truth of the matter."
Reggie nodded thoughtfully, then asked: "Your father really formed an alliance with a donkey? As far as I know, the process of forming an alliance is..."
"It's not important!" Chris grabbed his hair hard and said, "The king of Dongsang Kingdom is only willing to attend the coronation ceremony because of your face. I have not been recognized by other countries. In their eyes, I am still a king.
Snatcher! I need your help, and you are the only one who can help me now!"
"How can I help you?" If he couldn't gather three kings and couldn't invite an emperor, Reggie couldn't think of a better way.
"I want you to crown me. You are recognized as the Great Emperor Reginald. No one dares to question your decision!"
Reggie pursed his lips and said, "You may have drank too much wine. I'm not even a king, just a lord..."
"That's just your idea. Everyone on the continent calls you the Great Emperor. You didn't use any coercion. Your title is more glorious than other Great Emperors."
After being silent for a long time, Reggie sighed and said: "Calm down first. The lords along the way should have seen the emperor's carriage and horses. It is true that Alfred did not come. Let's make plans later."
"They only saw the chariots and horses, not the emperor himself. By the time of the coronation, it will be too late. I will become the laughing stock of the entire continent!" Chris begged, "Are you really not willing to help me again?
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"I'm willing to help you," Reggie hugged Chris tightly, "Don't worry, I'm willing to do anything for you."
Reggie really didn't want to pretend to be the emperor and crown Chris, not out of cowardice, but because this matter would have serious consequences.
Reggie didn't proclaim himself emperor because he didn't want to become a public enemy on the mainland. Chris also agreed with this.
But now Chris is in trouble and is forced to ask Reggie to stand up for him and say something unpleasant, which is obviously suspected of betraying Reggie.
Naturally, Reggie wouldn't blame Chris. No one wanted to miss out on the throne that he had fought hard for three years. In comparison, the price Reggie paid was not that big.
But this matter must be done with caution. The most ideal result is that Alfred can attend the ceremony and crown Chris with his own hands.
After Chris calmed down a bit, Reggie left the palace and went to visit the Hades Wizard.
Chris settled Saga in Conrad's house. With the support of the Paladin boy, Saga was walking in the garden.
"Can he hear me?"
Imma shook her head and said: "I can't explain this clearly, but even if he can hear it, he won't make any response."
When Saga returned to the hospital bed, Reggie stayed alone with him for a long time. He said a lot to Saga, which was a little compensation for the legendary wizard.
"I know there are some things you don't want to tell me, and you can't tell me, but if you are willing to complain to me, at least I can help you. It's over now. The mud demon has come to the mainland. I know this
It's all my fault, but you should also give me a chance to make amends, talk to me, and help me think of a solution..."
At night, Reggie checked into Spindu's mansion. After a long journey, Reggie wanted to leave early and go to bed, but Chris came to the door again.
"The messenger has sent news that Alfred the Great's chariots and horses will arrive at the royal capital early tomorrow morning."
Reggie let out a sigh of relief: "Congratulations, Your Majesty Chris!"
"Don't tell such boring jokes," Chris shook his head numbly, as if he had lost his soul, "Alfred didn't come, he fooled the Lion Kingdom again."
Reggie was startled and asked cautiously: "Should we have sent another donkey..."
"It's not a donkey. This time the messenger saw it clearly." Chris looked at Reggie desperately. "There was a chicken on his carriage, but besides that, there was nothing else."