What's amazing is that the retired emperor volunteered for the task and handled it with great skill, with each step seamlessly connected and perfectly executed.
Through these methods, a large sum of gold and silver was easily earned.
Lin Zhen said with some resentment, "You're a natural at this; you can charm anyone with a single stroke."
"You flatter me, you flatter me," the retired emperor said sarcastically, glancing sideways at the emperor.
"Some people just don't have the ability, but at least they know to talk less."
The emperor had no time for conversation. Only when the last bead on the abacus returned to its place with a crisp sound did he raise his head and, unusually, reveal a smile.
"Tens of millions of taels of silver—that's more than enough money."
Our dynasty has a vast territory and allows its people time to rest and recuperate, so the tax revenue is naturally substantial. Even so, this huge sum is equivalent to a year and a half of tax revenue.
The retired emperor leaned closer and said enviously:
"These ministers are really rich, even richer than me. Cough cough, actually I was thinking of building a hot spring resort, but there are some... um..."
As he spoke, he kept giving subtle hints with his eyes. Lin Zhen, who was watching this scene, inexplicably thought of words such as embezzlement, personal enjoyment, and being exploited.
Hey, that matches up!
The next second, the emperor coldly uttered a single sentence: "Impossible." He pointed to the account book, his eyes fixed on it.
"Even if the Goddess of Wealth doesn't need so much gold and silver, Father, you mustn't forget that she is the Goddess of Wealth—having money might lend her a helping hand at a crucial moment!"
Even Lin Zhen was stunned. This emperor was truly meticulous and had a much broader perspective than a certain retired emperor.
A moment later, the emperor's voice carried a hint of sarcasm:
"However, these officials, who eat the emperor's food and claim to be loyal to the people, have managed to amass such vast wealth; it is truly hateful."
The retired emperor chuckled lightly, leaning back in his chair and saying:
As the saying goes, "A thousand miles to become an official is all for wealth," and in this dynasty, which minister among those who entered officialdom through the imperial examinations is not greedy?
He rattled off names one by one, then said, "These are the most greedy ones; once they cross the line, they can't be tolerated."
"Once the God of Wealth's important matters are completed, these tasks can be tackled one by one..."
The emperor was somewhat shaken. These names indicated that the retired emperor had always understood, but had not taken it seriously, waiting until the bottom line was crossed before disposing of them indifferently.
"...Then I can build a private palace for hot springs."
emperor:……
Lin Zhen: Woof woof...
After raising a large amount of gold and silver, Lin Zhen immediately went to the Great Han System, specifically by calling out to the system hundreds of times a day.
When he finally lost contact with them, Lin Zhen became increasingly anxious, for this was his chance to become human again.
He gritted his teeth and decided to just accept the electric shock. He started cursing loudly, getting more and more into it as he cursed.
After arriving in this world, his life was full of ups and downs, which perfectly matches Cao Xueqin's opening line—"A handful of bitter tears."
Even so, the familiar, obnoxious voice in my mind still didn't appear.
: I'm being a lackey, don't mention it!
………………
During this time, Ling Xiao and the system certainly weren't idle; they went to fill in the gaps, collecting golden books, treasure chests, merit points, and wealth, etc. In Ling Xiao's words:
"Success lies in the details; we must never let our guard down."
The system, which had been subjected to tyranny, muttered to itself:
"Bullshit! Don't you remember how many plot holes you dug in the previous two worlds? You've completely ruined your image as a lazy moon goddess."
"Luckily you ran fast, otherwise how would you explain yourself?"
Even so, the host was stronger than him, so he had no choice but to work hard and follow Ling Xiao without complaint.
After that, news of the God of Wealth appearing in various places frequently emerged.
The God of Wealth, who appears as a young girl, accompanied by a lovely golden boy, inquires about the amount of wealth in the homes of extremely wealthy families, supposedly to replenish the "Golden Book" in their possession.
Another time, a curse befell those who had nowhere else to turn. They took out a treasure chest containing all sorts of strange items, and it all depended on the person's luck.
The price, however, is quite bizarre. Occasionally, it's a large amount of gold and silver, but most of the time, it's beauty, luck, love, family ties, or even a fleeting, illusory connection.
Some people made the exchange, some obtained rare treasures and soared to great heights, while others lost everything.
If someone refuses to exchange their wealth, the God of Wealth will not pester them and will simply turn and leave, leaving no room for regret later.
What's even more alarming is that the God of Wealth can be in the north one day and in the east the next, traversing thousands of miles in a single day.
This ability, coupled with the court's patronage and the various incredible and unimaginable treasures, seems to confirm that the Goddess of Wealth has descended to earth.
The God of Wealth has always been one of the most popular deities throughout history, not to mention the existence of a genuine Goddess of Wealth.
Not only did businessmen replace the statue of the God of Wealth with a young girl, but ordinary families also followed suit—who doesn't want to get rich?
The surging tide of faith was so immense that even the system was stunned and somewhat puzzled:
"We did the same thing in the previous worlds, so why is the God of Wealth so much more popular?"
Ling Xiao, legs crossed, munched on sugarcane, which she had just plucked from a field, and spat out a mouthful of residue.
"That's human nature. No matter how nicely they say it, they still genuinely like the God of Wealth in their hearts."
And this time we're serious; those goods aren't just free!
Suddenly realizing what was happening, I saw that Ling Xiao had almost finished eating the sugarcane in her hand.
She naturally brought over a basin of warm water and handed it to her to wash her hands, along with a dry white towel.
More than a month has passed in the blink of an eye, and Ling Xiao's "Golden Book" is almost finished. The system comments:
"We're like Forbes staff in another world, painstakingly compiling the rich list."
"Yes, it's a real pity we don't have that much time, otherwise we could have taken them down one by one, sigh..." Ling Xiao felt uncomfortable all over.
I wholeheartedly agree. During this period, the gold and silver they obtained by tricking people into buying treasure chests have already helped them complete their mission.
In ancient societies, the accumulation of wealth by individuals and single families was destined to be less astonishing than it is today.
Even with the exorbitant fees and taxes charged by the online mall, the goal of becoming the richest person in the world was quickly achieved.
"Host, when will Jinghuan appear? This god is really sneaky."
"Who knows? They're so disobedient! They ate the dessert and are still not bringing out the main course."
The bright young girl bit her lip, a clear sorrow visible in her eyes, while strands of hair falling beside her gently touched her.
"Let's go back to the capital first; we should finish the last piece of the puzzle."
The system chuckled twice, and even the exquisitely handsome golden boy couldn't hide his smugness.
"Isn't Lin Zhen a womanizer? Hahahaha!"
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