"You always handle things in a way that puts people at ease."
Xiao Tianyang set down the proposal in his hand. "You can have Zhang Yi make contact with them first."
"If A'ganzuo and the others do not show too much resistance, proceed according to the plan."
"Otherwise, if there are any issues, adjust it until both sides are satisfied."
"For now, we still have time to discuss things in detail with A'ganzuo and the others."
"Remember, we are partners, not invaders."
"As long as we do not cause them to misunderstand, there will be no unexpected problems with the subsequent handover."
Xiao He rose and took the proposal back into his hands. "This subject understands."
Xiao Tianyang raised a hand to signal for him to sit back down, then asked, "How is Elder Fan's business doing?"
Xiao He could not help but smile bitterly. "Reporting to Your Majesty, Elder Fan's business has always been guaranteed to turn a profit."
"First, he sold off the Soul Tools eliminated by Divine Might. Then, he cleared out the armor forged just before the founding of the dynasty."
"But now, Elder Fan has begun selling new equipment shipped back from the frontline..."
"If Elder Fan did not enjoy considerable prestige among the people, he might have been cursed to death by countless Soul Masters."
Xiao Tianyang was stunned on the spot after hearing that.
"Elder Fan has been doing perfectly well. Why curse him?"
"Besides, the money is not going into Elder Fan's own pocket, so what good would that do him?"
"Furthermore, the Ministry of Revenue spends vast sums every year on construction and purchasing all kinds of materials."
"Do they not appreciate that at all?"
By all logic, the Ministry of Revenue ought to have been the most popular among the