"War of the Worlds" was a game, a world, and a life. Since it was real, Yang Rui was willing to take responsibility for it. If the game and life were to leave in a hurry, Yang Rui hoped to live life to the fullest without regrets!
"Congratulations, guests, please take your seats!"
As the eunuch from the Han Dynasty spoke again, Yang Rui's thoughts were pulled back. After all of his wives were sent to the bridal chamber, it was time for the guests to take their seats.
There were simply too many people attending Yang Rui's wedding this time. Linzi City was practically packed to the brim with guests. Various powers had come to congratulate Yang Rui, including various NPCs, merchants, nobles, family clans, officials, and even sects. All sorts of powers had sent their envoys, filling up the inner city of Linzi City's three Manors to the point that not even a drop of water could trickle through.
As a result, only a few of the higher-level envoys entered the hall to participate in the banquet. Most of the envoys from the smaller factions or the people involved had set up a banquet in the Three Prefectures.
Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, and the others had even invited all of the NPCs and players in and around Linzi City to the banquet. The tables near the residences, streets, and teleportation channels were all set up for Yang Rui's wedding.
No matter who these people were, as long as they were present, they could participate in Yang Rui's wedding banquet. Moreover, they didn't need to bring any gifts. It was just to spread the influence of the wedding to ordinary players and NPCs.
Even so, there were still many NPCs who brought all kinds of gifts to the banquet. They had all witnessed how poor and destitute the Green Region used to be.
It was because of Yang Rui's appointment as the Governor of Qingzhou that there was a system of farming, a system of resource exchange, and a system of military subsidies. This allowed their lives to quickly become prosperous. Clothing, food, shelter, transportation, and other aspects were all guaranteed. They were no longer threatened by hunger, cold, and other harsh conditions. Their lives were also in a state of prosperity.
Although this was a game, and although they were only NPCs, the NPCs of the Great Han Empire always knew how to repay kindness. They were very particular about the logic of repaying kindness with kindness. They could see the changes in their lives, and in fact, they would remember it even more deeply in their hearts. Coincidentally, it was Yang Rui's wedding. Why didn't they express their sincerity?
"Little Brother, this is an old hen that I've been rearing at home for three to four years. I hope that you can accept it on behalf of Lord Prefecture Overseer. You can even place it in the back kitchen of the Prefecture Overseer's residence and stew it for Lord Prefecture Overseer to strengthen his body …"
"Old Tian, this little brother from the provincial army won't accept him. Look, I spent a lot of effort to get a few large sea fishes from the coastal area. In order to preserve their flavor, I've already marinated them. The provincial soldiers won't accept them either … "
"Little Shuanzhu, thou wilt make an exception. Please accept the gifts from Auntie and the others. These are just a small token of our appreciation. Lord Prefecture Overseer works very hard every day. Auntie has woven a bamboo mat and a bamboo pillow for him … "
“.....”
In a certain alley, a large group of NPCs holding all kinds of small gifts surrounded a small captain of the provincial army. Among them, there were those who knew each other and those who didn't. They all spoke up, hoping that they could give away the small gifts in their hands to express their sincerity.
However, it was clearly very difficult to get the other party to accept them. The surrounding provincial soldiers were only there to maintain order in Linzi City. It was basically impossible to get them to accept gifts.
Actually, similar situations were happening all over Linzi City. However, from start to finish, no one was able to give away the gifts in their hands. Only in the inner mansion, Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, and the others had set up something similar to a gift counter to receive gifts from various factions. The outer city didn't have such preparations at all.
"What happened?"
However, the situation took a turn for the better. When the soldiers reported the actions of the NPCs in Linzi City to the inner mansion, Sun Qian immediately rushed out.
"Oh, it's Lord Sun. We've troubled you again. Actually, it's not a big matter. Today is Lord Prefecture Overseer's wedding banquet. We commoners just want to show our sincerity …"
Sun Qian had always been overseeing Linzi City, and many of the NPCs were familiar with him. Thus, when he appeared, some people recognized him. In addition, Sun Qian had always been very close to the people, so the NPCs didn't hesitate to speak frankly.
"Lord Sun, please accept our gifts. Let us show our sincerity …"
"That's right, that's right, Lord Sun …"
“.....”
The NPCs present all pleaded one after another. Their attitudes were extremely sincere. It was easy to see that although the gifts they brought were not very old items, most of them were food, drinks, and some other daily necessities.
However, their long-cherished wishes came from the bottom of their hearts. They purely admired and repaid Yang Rui as the Prefecture Overseer. There was nothing else mixed in.
"So that's how it is … I, Sun Qian, represent Lord Blazing Sun as the Prefecture Overseer to thank everyone for their sincerity. Since everyone is so insistent, I will make the decision on behalf of Lord Blazing Sun and accept all of your gifts!
Bolt Pillar, pass down my orders. Send another group of soldiers to maintain order. You will be responsible for accepting the gifts of the people … "
Sun Qian heard the long-cherished wishes of the NPCs. He was deeply moved and thought for a while. Then, he made a decision and accepted all of their gifts.
First of all, Sun Qian understood the thoughts of these NPCs the best. Ever since Yang Rui became the Green Province Prefecture Overseer, everything he did was done by him. He had witnessed all of Yang Rui's policies and the rapid development of the Green Province.
Sun Qian understood how the NPCs went from not being able to survive to being able to eat their fill and then gradually being able to live well. This was the main reason why Sun Qian accepted the gifts of these NPCs.
Secondly, Sun Qian knew very well that the gifts themselves did not mean much. However, they helped to further establish Yang Rui's image among the NPCs of the Green Province.
Once news of what happened in Linzi City spread out, perhaps all of the Liegeman and commoners in the Green Province or even further away would know about this story. This would be of great help in raising Yang Rui's reputation.
"… Thank you for your kindness. I will immediately inform Lord Blazing Sun of this matter and let him know about what happened here. I believe that Lord Prefecture Overseer will be more considerate of the people and treat them better …"
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