"Forget it. Three billion it is."
Tang En was a little depressed as he said, "Building roads is a contribution to the future. It has to be done."
Although Tang En had the technology of teleportation, he could easily travel anywhere as long as he set up teleportation portals on the map. However, considering the cost, it was impossible to use teleportation portals for short trips. Even for caravans transporting goods, it was impossible to use teleportation portals unless there was an emergency or something very expensive. In order to avoid danger on the way, they would only use teleportation portals.
Of course, for the sake of convenience, the rich nobles would definitely not care about the gold coins. Therefore, the construction of the road network was for the sake of the commoners. Not only would it be convenient for them to travel, but they would also be able to earn money during the construction process. It was killing two birds with one stone.
Although the charge was small, once the number was accumulated, the total amount would be terrifying.
In addition, after the smooth road was built, it would also be beneficial for the regular mobilization of the country's internal army. Coupled with the magic car that Tang En planned to develop in the future, it would be able to realize the rapid transfer of military forces between multiple cities and achieve the goal of quickly shifting the defense line. It was also very important for the military.
Therefore, the road had to be built, and it had to be built well.
"Please forgive my curiosity." Jialian looked at Tang En with a puzzled expression. "As far as I know, you shouldn't be able to take out the money now."
Most of Ellington's monthly accounts were now fulfilled through the Star Diamond Bank. Jialian was very clear about the monthly income of the Datang Chamber of Commerce, and the financial situation of the Irus Empire was even more well-known. Not to mention building roads, even raising an army would require them to tighten their belts. How would they have the extra money to do anything else?
Tang En heard this and laughed proudly again. "Isn't it just gold coins? Those nobles are all filthy rich. Don't tell me you don't know how much money those nobles have in the Star Diamond Bank."
Jia Li felt a chill in his heart as he suddenly recalled the purge that had taken place in the past two days.
But …
Jialian looked at Tang En with a strange expression. "Your Majesty, do you want to take back the gold coins in those accounts?"
Tang En said righteously, "Of course, those gold coins now belong to me … They belong to the Irus Empire. Why can't I take them back?"
"But Your Majesty, I must tell you that the Star Diamond Bank has set a rule since its establishment. The property in an individual's account belongs to the individual and is sacred and inviolable private property. Other than the individual and the authorized person, no one has the right to transfer the property."
A Prandal version of a Swiss bank?
Tang En frowned. "What do you mean?"
"In other words, you can't take back the money in those accounts …"
"Don't bullshit me."
Tang En stared at Gillian and said, "Those members of the aristocratic party are now criminals of the empire. Their assets have been confiscated. I must get that money."
Others might be afraid of the Star Diamond Bank, but Tang En wasn't. If they really weren't willing to take out the money honestly, Tang En wouldn't mind using violence to make them spit it out.
"But …"
Gillian looked at him very awkwardly. "I'm personally very happy to cooperate with you, but you should know who the real boss of the Star Diamond Bank is. We don't have the final say."
Tang En frowned again.
Behind the Star Diamond Bank stood the Dragon Race, everyone was clear about this matter, and the Dragon Race was also famous for their greed. Wanting them to take out the gold coins that entered their pockets was even harder than ascending to the heavens.
Although Tang En wasn't afraid of the Dragons, it wasn't worthwhile to fall out with the Dragons over such a small matter. After all, other than the gods, the Dragons were the leaders of the Prandal Empire. It wasn't worthwhile to provoke them over this.
But he couldn't touch the money, and he felt aggrieved. Apart from the other assets of the aristocrats, there were billions of gold coins in the account!
At this time, Tang En's heart moved. He couldn't touch the money in the account, but he could do something else!
For example … investment?
Thinking of this, Tang En smiled. "Your Excellency Gillian …"
Gillian's heart skipped a beat when he saw the smile on Tang En's face. He looked at him a little unnaturally.
Tang En said slowly, "I don't need this money back. I can keep it in your Star Diamond Bank."
"Then?"
"Then, I think we can still continue to cooperate."
Tang En smiled and said, "The amount of money isn't small. It's no problem to use it to build roads. Then, I think you can invest in the construction of roads with me. It's a legitimate investment. The Dragons won't have any objections, right?"
Cunning!
He was really too cunning!
Of course, Gillian knew that this method was feasible. It was stated in the cooperation agreement between the Goblins and the Dragons. The Dragons wouldn't care about the operation of the bank, and the Goblins would invest and manage the wealth in the bank. This would bring more wealth to the Dragons. It was because of this that the two sides could cooperate happily.
If they really used the name of investment to embezzle the assets in the account, the Dragons wouldn't say anything even if they knew about it. After all, they would earn back more money in the end.
Not only would they not stop it, but they would also support it.
"This … privately embezzling the assets in the account is against our rules …"
"Rules are dead, but people are alive."
Tang En smiled slyly. "Besides, are you afraid that they'll come back and find trouble with you? Don't worry, I won't give them the chance. "
Gillian's heart skipped a beat. There was a hidden meaning in his words.
It seemed that the members of the aristocrats were doomed.
Gillian silently mourned for them for three seconds. Then, he became spirited and said, "If you can guarantee that no one will pursue this matter, then there's still room for discussion."
"Don't worry, no one will pursue this matter. This matter will only be known by the heavens, the earth, you, and me. There won't be a third person who knows."
Nola? Don't worry, of course, Three-inch Nail wasn't a person, so he still kept his word.
"Since that's the case, then it's easy."
Gillian was full of smiles. It wasn't that he didn't want to do this business before, but he was worried that he would lose money. Now that he had the money, those accounts were equivalent to dead accounts. He could use the money without any pressure. With this money, even if he lost money in the investment, it wouldn't affect the performance of the Star Diamond Bank.
If he made a profit, hehe, then it would be a great achievement.
Gillian silently calculated. He felt that this business without any losses was a must, and the big boss, Reeves, definitely wouldn't refuse.
Gillian drank a mouthful of tea to moisten his throat, then got to the point. "Since we're ready to cooperate, then let's talk about the profit sharing. I think the previous fifty-fifty split is pretty good."
"Fifty-fifty? You really dare to ask! "
Tang En was so angry that he laughed. He pointed at himself and said, "Do I look stupid?"
The previous fifty-fifty split was because they provided the manpower and money, while Tang En only provided the technology, materials, and equipment, so they got a big advantage.
This time, it was different from before. This time, they didn't have to provide any money. They only provided their names. The money in those accounts actually belonged to Tang En. They only used the gold coins in the accounts and then used the money in the name of investment. In fact, they didn't pay a single cent.
You want a fifty-fifty split without any losses? Unless Tang En's brain was squeezed by a crack in the door, he wouldn't agree.
Gillian laughed dryly. He knew that Tang En definitely wouldn't agree, but it was a business transaction. Asking for a sky-high price and asking for money on the ground, wasn't that the case?
"Then it's not impossible to discuss the fifty-fifty split …"
Tang En waved his finger and said, "Don't talk about that. Five percent. I'll give you five percent of the profit at most, and that's because you've been quite efficient before."
Five percent?
Gillian frowned. This was a little different from what he expected. He originally thought that he would get at least fifteen percent of the profit.
"Look at the situation clearly. The money is mine, the technology is mine, the equipment is mine, and the materials are mine. You just gave me a small advantage, and you got five percent of the profit for nothing. What else do you want from this kind of business without any losses?"
Tang En said faintly, "And I have to tell you that the promise of five percent of the profit is only for five years. After five years, it will naturally end."
"Five percent? Five years? That's too little. "
Gillian was a little dissatisfied. "At least raise it by ten years."
"Impossible."
Tang En shook his head. "You're just transferring the funds that belong to me, and you can get a considerable amount of income for nothing. What else do you want?"
After saying that, Tang En looked at Gillian meaningfully and said, "Greed is a good thing, but excessive greed will destroy you. Don't overeat yourself because of greed."
Gillian felt a chill in his heart. He thought of the news that had been circulating recently about Tang En's strength.
Unfathomable.
Legendary.
The Regent in front of him was a Legendary Master …
A Legendary Master. Even the Dragons would give him face. What right did he have to bargain with him?
Wasn't it all because he was in a good mood?
Thinking of this, Gillian suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. He wiped the sweat off his forehead, then laughed dryly and said, "I understand. Five years for five percent. This condition is fine. I'll immediately contact the big boss to discuss this matter. I'll give you an answer as soon as tonight."
"Very good. Then you can go as soon as possible."
Tang En ordered him to leave.
Tang En was very confident about the Star Diamond Bank's final answer. He was sure that Reeves would definitely agree to this condition.
Although those accounts were destined to be dead accounts and could not be taken out, they could only rot in the Star Diamond Bank (in the Dragons' treasury). However, Reeves and the others could only watch helplessly.
But now, Tang En had given them a chance. They could get five years of profit for nothing just by appropriating those dead accounts' gold coins. It was as easy as picking up money from the ground. Who would refuse such a business deal?
At least, Tang En would not refuse.
As expected, Tang En received good news from Gillian that night.
Reeves agreed to Tang En's proposal.
But there was a condition.
He wanted to see Tang En.
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