"These designs will benefit the development of Great Zhou. You've rendered great service by presenting them, so what reward would you like?"
Karl's situation was rather special. After all, Zhou Xu had arranged this position long ago precisely so that Karl could study and improve in Black Moon City. He certainly couldn't be promoted in such a short time.
As for a material reward, Zhou Xu did have some ideas.
However, he first threw the question back to Karl, wanting to see how he would react.
At this, Karl hurriedly said...
"Since I have joined Great Zhou, I will naturally devote myself wholeheartedly to it. These are simply my duties, and I need no reward."
Hearing this, Zhou Xu laughed.
"Our Great Zhou believes in rewarding merit and punishing faults. Those who perform meritorious deeds are rewarded, and those who make mistakes are punished. You're making things difficult for me by saying that."
At this point, Zhou Xu pondered for a moment.
"Very well. Karl Copper Furnace has rendered merit by presenting these designs. Reward him with one hundred thousand silver coins!"
"Although the dwarves' resettlement has been arranged by designated personnel, so you basically won't encounter any financial difficulties, you've only just arrived. Having some money in your pockets will still make things much more convenient."
Under Zhou Xu's deliberate efforts, prices in Great Zhou had remained stable all these years. One hundred thousand silver coins was still an astronomical sum, a figure an ordinary family could not earn even over several generations.
Zhou Xu had already put it this way, so Karl naturally had no reason to refuse.
"Thank you for Your Majesty's reward!"
Zhou Xu nodded, his gaze returning to the box of designs.
They had previously conducted a round of trade with Copper Furnace Fortress over