Stop it, Taoist, Your Fight almost Ruins the DAO!

"Taoist, your lofty principles are commendable. Speak, Yi Taoist, how much do you wish to borrow?"

Ying Si, faced with Yi Chen's excuse, was noncommittal but promptly pierced through the pretense to grab the crux of the issue.

A Millennium Emperor of great stature certainly wasn't so easily fooled.

Regarding the bargaining chip Yi Chen laid out, namely that he would rush day and night to eliminate any heretical or calamitous beings that emerged within Great Qin's territories, while the promise had substantial value, even high value must have limits.

"During this time of great war, with the vastness of Great Qin to consider, Your Majesty's hands are not so free with funds. A humble Taoist asks only for twenty percent of the national treasury's income—what does Your Majesty think?"

Drawing from the advanced experience of a previous life and following the principle that the poor fix damage while the rich apply percentage penetration, Yi Chen then shamelessly made his offer with a smile.

Originally, he had prepared to ask for forty percent. As the saying goes, 'ask for the moon, settle for less,' but he changed his proposal in an instant upon noticing that Ying Si's expression had turned somewhat rigid.

"Twenty percent of Great Qin's treasury? Yi Taoist, do you have any idea how big a sum that is? At most, I'll give you five percent; you'll have to find a way for the rest," Ying Si said with a darkened face.

True to his title as a Millennium Emperor, his words were like a dragon-slaying saber, slashing through seventy-five percent of Yi Chen's budget in one go.

"Your Majesty, I know this is difficult for you, but it wouldn't be too late for you to listen to this humble Taoist's plan before making a decision."

"Moreover, though I mentioned twenty percent, it is but a verbal agreement from Your Majesty. The actual amount will be much less than that figure, even less than five percent may not be necessary."

Yi Chen shook his head; his kind-hearted self finally laid out his entire plan.

The plan was actually quite simple, with its core being the four words "revitalize resources".

For example, in the past life, men who couldn't find jobs delivered food, while women who couldn't find jobs worked in private rooms.

The delivery boys spent their earnings in private rooms singing songs, and the fairies earning money in private rooms spent it on food delivery... Based on this logic, Yi Chen easily devised a whole set of schemes.

"Your Majesty, this humble Taoist has a plan that can greatly enhance the strength of Great Qin."

"There are countless books in Great Qin left to gather dust in the treasury, which is a waste of heaven's gifts and also goes against Your Majesty's original intention to enhance the overall strength of cultivators in the Human Realm."

"This humble Taoist believes it would be good for Great Qin to establish an evaluation system—exchanging Contribution Points based on the rank of malevolent and shadowy beings, and have these Contribution Points be anchored to gold essence, silver essence, cultivation techniques, and other goods."

"In this world, geniuses are as common as fish crossing the river, and while swift horses are frequent, Bo Le, the great connoisseur of horses, is rare. Those who wish to achieve something have no other choice but to join a sect or the court."

"Sadly, many a talented being is naturally reluctant to be fettered. For this, the court opening a window to exchange cultivation techniques is a significant and generous act."

"Your Majesty could allow those specialized in a certain spell or cultivation technique to open a lecture hall and, according to the Contribution Points spent, teach for a limited time."

"As the saying goes, once the radishes are pulled out, the holes remain—wash and rinse... well, in any case, it is a move that benefits everyone greatly."

Yi Chen said with a smile.

"Interesting, Taoist, please continue," Ying Si said, a flash of interest in his eyes as he began to understand Yi Chen's point.

"Hehe, knowledge is priceless, and the world is full of people who wish to stand out. As long as Your Majesty controls the layers of cultivation techniques for exchange, Great Qin will have another channel to screen for talent—a win-win situation."

"For the Loose Cultivators of good character and exceptional talent, these stallions among men often cannot showcase their splendor due to lack of sustenance and strength. Now with an additional layer for observation, Your Majesty can absorb them into the court."

"As long as the court's offer is fairer than the sects, with precedence and the notion that familiar is better than strange, it would seem that Great Qin can again gather a batch of promising youths, and here lies the first benefit."

"Secondly, for those in the countryside with the financial ability and ambition, they can also exchange Contribution Points by donating gold, silver, and resources. Without trying, how will they or their descendants know if they are capable?

"Instead of letting gold and silver mold away in cellars, this humble Taoist thinks it's better to tempt these people to bring out their gold, silver, and resources, giving them a chance to change their personal and family fortunes."

"Though most will likely make losses, I believe having aspirations is more important than anything. If some truly achieve in their cultivation, they are but small fry in Your Majesty's pond. By controlling the subsequent cultivation techniques, there's no fear they won't work hard for Great Qin. To obtain later techniques, they must either pay a high price or dedicate themselves to Great Qin."

"The third benefit is the natural growth of your own at the expense of others. Sects that tend to value their own strengths will surely see a decline in talent. In the short term, it may not be evident, but in the long run, the mighty will only get mightier, and thus the world will be settled."

"Fourthly, for some difficult tasks in Great Qin, like pursuing murderers, simply use Contribution Points as the reward for issuing missions. If they die, it's a loss; if the mission is successful, it also avoids depleting Great Qin's strength, another win for Your Majesty."

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In Yi Chen's comprehensive plan, the core strategy was for Great Qin to earn and spend its own money, without a penny spared to be taken home by others!

By joining Great Qin, one could enjoy discounts, in effect opening a VIP privilege system, such as unlocking precious cultivation techniques and resources for exchange at a discount.

If one did not wish to face price discrimination, the only choice was to join Great Qin. Aside from selling at a cheaper price during the initial period of enticing people, you would be strict with them afterward.

With Contribution Points as a general equivalent, given the richness of Great Qin's resources, there would always be something you desperately desire. This way, you could greatly motivate others' enthusiasm.