Zhao Xin really had no intention of winning people's hearts when he said this. There was no need for him to win the hearts of those summoned by the system.
Their loyalty is already full and permanent, so there is no need to win people's hearts.
However, the moment Qiao Sanniang held up the wine glass with both hands and no longer called herself a concubine but a subject, he seemed to feel that some kind of wonderful change had taken place between him and Qiao Sanniang.
It is difficult to describe this change in words. If I had to put it into words, it would be like a mysterious intuition.
It’s like there is often a situation where two close relatives are thousands of miles apart, but when one of them suddenly encounters a sudden change, the other can actually feel the other’s feelings thousands of miles away.
Not exactly, let alone completely, but roughly similar.
At the same time, Qiao Sanniang seemed to have sensed this change and looked up in surprise.
Seeing her like this, Zhao Xin couldn't help but ask, "Sanniang, did you feel it too?"
"yes."
Qiao Sanniang nodded solemnly and said, "Just a moment ago, I felt that my thinking and every aspect of my life suddenly became clearer and more sensitive.
And I feel that this improvement seems to be due to your power, Your Majesty."
"Um?"
Zhao Xin was stunned when he heard this, and hurriedly checked Qiao Sanniang's attributes. Sure enough, he found that there was a + sign after Qiao Sanniang's three-dimensional attributes, and after the + sign, there was a number.
This value is not large, probably only about 2% of the basic value, but it was clearly not there before.
"System, what's going on?"
Zhao Xin asked quietly in his mind.
The system was silent for a moment, and then several bullet messages appeared:
[Congratulations to the host for triggering the summon character bond system! ]
[The bond between the summoned character Qiao Sanniang and the host has reached the primary standard. The bond system has been activated...]
[Because the host triggered the system's unopened function in advance, 100 points of luck are awarded! ]
[Sorry, the content of the host's query has exceeded the current system level and cannot be answered further. Please explore more content on your own! ]
"Well……"
Zhao Xin didn't expect that just by drinking a glass of wine with Qiao Sanniang on a whim, he would actually trigger this bond value.
But isn’t this 100-point reward too little?
In the past, one hundred points would have been enough to get a chance to win, but now it seems useless in the face of ten thousand points.
And this time the system did not directly ask whether to draw the lottery.
Never mind, it’s better than nothing.
Zhao Xin was quite open-minded. One hundred points was one hundred points. It was better than nothing.
But then again, Liu Muzhi and his gang have had countless drinks and meals with me, and I've also given many banquets in the palace, so why hasn't it been triggered?
In comparison, those guys are so ungrateful. Sanniang is still better.
Zhao Xin hummed secretly and looked at Qiao Sanniang more affectionately, "This is a little secret of mine. Just keep it to yourself. Don't spread it to anyone else for now."
Zhao Xin noticed that Qiao Sanniang changed her self-proclaimed name from "minister" to "concubine", but he did not correct her because he could feel that Qiao Sanniang's attitude had not changed.
The bond value did not disappear either.
In that case, Qiao Sanniang can just do as she pleases.
When Qiao Sanniang heard his words, she bowed solemnly and agreed, "I understand. I will not spread this without your Majesty's permission."
Although she didn't know how the emperor was able to improve the abilities of his subjects, it was no exaggeration to say that it was a secret.
She even guessed that the emperor must have paid a huge price to do this.
I couldn't help but feel even more moved.
Zhao Xin vaguely felt that the bond value seemed to have increased slightly again.
I couldn't help but wonder, "What did I do to get promoted again?"
This... Miss San is not the self-attack type, right?
Or is it that I am just too handsome and heroic, and therefore naturally attractive to women?
This is really a bit nerve-wracking...
Zhao Xin felt a little secretly proud in his heart, but he didn't dare to say anything else, for fear of going too far.
He immediately got back to the point and asked, "Your business seems to be going well. I wonder how other things are going?"
Of course, Qiao Sanniang didn't know what the emperor was thinking, otherwise she didn't know what expression she would have.
Hearing Zhao Xin asking about serious matters, she did not dare to neglect and quickly replied in a serious tone: "Everything is in accordance with your majesty's instructions. I have taken advantage of the convenience of Tianxiaju these days to make some connections.
However, due to time constraints, most of these connections are still relatively low-end, and are mostly dandies from noble families and frustrated young scholars."
Qiao Sanniang frowned slightly as she spoke of this, and said with some regret, "For example, Zhao Ben, the Grand Herald, and the Grand Supervisor of the Imperial Observatory, and several other old scholars at the Imperial College, although they are also quite interested in opera, chess, and so on, they are all very cautious."
Zhao Xin smiled faintly upon hearing this. "Of course. Those old foxes, who have managed to stay in the Qin officialdom, must be cautious."
"but."
Zhao Xin raised his lips slightly, "The lower classes aren't necessarily useless. Young people who are frustrated are more willing to fight and take risks. Find a chance for Mu Zhi to interact with them. You might need them soon."
"Yes."
Qiao Sanniang agreed.
"in addition."
Zhao Xin turned to look at Qiao Sanniang and said, "You don't have to just focus on the Shilin in the square. You should also reach out to those wealthy businessmen and powerful people. They can at least help you open up external trade routes as soon as possible.
At that time, the things I taught you before will be useful.”
After saying that, he remembered something and added, "Oh, and those skilled and capable master craftsmen, if you have the chance, gather them up, even if it's just temporarily."
"Yes."
Although Qiao Sanniang didn't quite understand why Zhao Xin valued craftsmen so much, she didn't say anything and nodded in agreement, "I've already made some of these, and..."
At this point she suddenly stopped talking.
Zhao Xin frowned at this and asked, "What's wrong? Is there any difficulty?"
Qiao Sanniang shook her head slightly, "That's not the case, it's just that I remembered two things I wanted to report to Your Majesty.
The first is about the Cui family's assets in the capital and surrounding counties. I have already combined the information provided by the Royal Guards and have a rough idea of what they are. The only assets in the south are currently beyond my reach."
Zhao Xin raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and said happily, "Oh, there's some progress so soon. That's good news. What's one more thing?"
"this……"
Qiao Sanniang hesitated again, "As for the second matter, I don't know whether I should..."
"What should or shouldn't I do? Is there something that needs to be kept secret from me?"
Zhao Xin's face darkened.
"Of course not, it's just..."
Qiao Sanniang bit her lip, then without further hesitation, she said in a serious tone, "I think there's someone Your Majesty should pay attention to."
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