Peter reserved a luxurious room for Luo Tian and Luo Lin in the Fire Society and told them to have a good rest.
In the evening, Luo Tian asked Luo Lin to come to his room to discuss the issue of the bride price.
"What exactly should be given as a betrothal gift? Are there any rules to refer to?" Luo Tian asked.
"Your Majesty, I have heard a little about the bride price. In fact, the bride price that the Mars District wants is nothing more than two treasures that are abundant in our Tianwang District: liquid diamonds and ice. Other things have no appeal to Peter at all." Lorraine replied.
"But we don't have these two things on hand. Do you mean that we should quickly notify China to send a batch of liquid drills and ice cubes over?" Luo Tian asked.
"Your Majesty, you don't know that the gifts we gave to Mars City are not what they think. If we want to impress Peter, we may have to set a minimum of at least one year's supply. Simply put, we need to export a full year's worth of liquid drill and ice production to the Mars region for free," said Lorraine.
"The entire year's output? If so, wouldn't that mean giving away a whole year's fiscal revenue to the Peter King District?" Luo Tian felt that too much was given away.
"Your Majesty, you can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a lamb. Peter looks very generous, but he actually values interests very much. He is now using the name of the bride price to speculate on our sincerity in cooperation. In fact, one year's fiscal revenue is really not much. The reason why I suggested one year is because Yelena took the initiative to propose to marry you. Otherwise, according to the rules, the bride price must be at least five years of fiscal revenue." Lorraine said.
"But if this income is given to the Mars District, what will happen if my Tianwang District needs money?" Luo Tian asked, "You know, there are many other areas that need money. The expenses of the nobles alone are very high."
"But you also know that if we don't form an alliance with the Mars District, it will be difficult for us to live in the Uranus District. By then, it will not only be a problem of lack of money, but you may even lose your life." Lorraine advised.
Luo Tian nodded: "You are right. If the fiscal revenue for one year can satisfy Peter's appetite, I will accept it. Let's solve the problem of survival and safety first, and we will think of a way to deal with the money later."
"In fact, Your Majesty, you don't have to worry too much. With the support of the Mars District, your reputation in the King District will reach its peak. We can confiscate the assets of the Miguel family, and Harvey and Martha are also under your control. They have made so much money for so many years, and it's time for them to pay." Lorraine suggested.
"Your method is great, I think it's feasible. In fact, I've also thought about it. If the Tianwang District can join the Survival Alliance, there might be extra income, and then the deficit should be made up. Of course, I'm also mentally prepared. If Peter asks for a high price, I will satisfy him. Any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem." Luo Tian said firmly.
"Your Majesty is wise. You should rest early. I will withdraw first." Lorraine said.
Luo Tian was thinking about what might happen next when he heard the doorbell ring. He opened the door and saw Yelena standing at the door.
"Do you want to come in?" Luo Tian asked.
"Come out with me, I have something to say to you." Yelena said in a low voice.
Luo Tian followed Yelena outside the building and found a secluded place.
"If you have anything to say, just say it here." Luo Tian said.
"I just want to know, do you want to marry me because you love me, or do you agree to marry me because you want to save the Tianwang District with the help of my father?" Yelena stared at Luo Tian's eyes eagerly.
Luo Tian said without hesitation: "Of course I married you because I love you. I am not the kind of person who would sacrifice my lover for the sake of profit."
"I hope you won't blame me for not telling you in advance and setting up this trap with my father to lure you in. When I learned that the Survival Alliance decided to join forces with Saturn City to besiege and destroy Uranus City, I was extremely anxious. I was worried about your safety, and I knew that you would not be willing to see your home destroyed, so I thought that if the two of us get married, perhaps we can save Uranus City." Yelena explained.
"I know you are doing this for my own good, so not only do I not blame you, I also want to thank you. In fact, I have always loved you, but I didn't expect to marry you so soon. To be honest, I was worried that you wouldn't look down on me. Now our marriage has been settled, and this is the happiest thing for me in recent times, so don't worry, just be happy, okay?" Luo Tian saw the sad look on Yelena's face and thought about how to comfort her and make her happy.
"Hearing you say that, I feel completely relieved. As for the dowry my father mentioned, I know this is a difficult time for the Tianwang District, so don't take it too seriously. Just give anything. I'm attracted to you, so I don't care about the dowry." Yelena said.
Her words suddenly stirred a warm feeling in Luo Tian's heart. He suppressed his inner emotions and said, "Don't worry about the betrothal gift. I have already arranged it and will definitely satisfy your father. It's getting late. You should go back and rest early."
Yelena nodded: "You must be very tired today, go to bed early."
After the two parted, Luo Tian returned to the bedroom and lay on the bed. Yelena's figure was all he could see, and he fell asleep unknowingly.
The next morning, when Luo Tian woke up, it was already bright. Perhaps it was the effect of alcohol, he slept soundly last night. After he and Luo Lin had breakfast in the restaurant, they went to the Fire Temple to pay homage to Peter.
The guards led Luo Tian and Luo Lin into the reception room and ordered the servants to prepare coffee for them.
"General, we have already discussed the issue of the bride price. You also know that the Tianwang District is now in a state of war and the finances are indeed tight. But considering that I love Yelena deeply and she is your only daughter, I will use the annual export volume of ice and liquid diamonds from the Tianwang District as a bride price to marry Yelena. What do you think?" Luo Tian looked at Peter nervously.
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