Qin Siyang asked in surprise, "Secretary-General Gu is coming too?"
"Yes." Zhao Longju nodded. "Elder Brother said the Crystal Coin issuance plan concerns the United Government's future economic development, so Secretary-General Gu has to attend to show how seriously he takes it."
"Economic development, my ass. That high-sounding excuse is just to fool outsiders," Zhao Longfei said bluntly. "The United Government is getting the lion's share of the Crystal Coins at this conference. If Gu Weiyang doesn't come, who can keep all the factions in line?"
"Can't the Minister of the Ministry of Economic Affairs take the lead?"
"You mean Jiang Yuanrui? With what little clout he has, does he deserve to preside over the Safe Zone's feast of spoils?"
Qin Siyang wholeheartedly agreed, then asked, "Principal Zhao, will Guo Jiuxiao be coming to this Crystal Coin Issuance Conference?"
Zhao Longfei shook his head. "He doesn't qualify."
"Even the Ace of Clubs of the Tiger Cards doesn't qualify?"
"The Tiger Cards? All that means is a little more personal strength. Even if you're made entirely of iron, how many nails can you forge from yourself?" Zhao Longfei smiled. "Of the eighteen warlords who attended the Campaign Against Dong Zhuo, was a single one invited because his personal valor surpassed every soldier in his army?"
Qin Siyang could hear the domineering confidence in Zhao Longfei's words. He pursed his lips. "All right, all right, I get it. The Tiger Cards don't qualify for the conference. You need a place on the Lion Cards rankings."
"That's not entirely correct, either. Some people can qualify on their Tiger Cards standing alone. Deputy Joker Yu Jianyun, for example, or the Ace of Spades, Zhu Haifeng. In short, if your personal strength makes everyone fear you, then naturally you qualify too."
Qin Siyang couldn't help