I just reached the maximum level, and you want me to be a puppet emperor?

Chapter 512 Could another important figure be arriving?! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)
Morris was prepared. While riding the railcar, he had already come up with a plan, saying, "We, Everlasting Day, are willing to exchange technology of equal value, such as this 'chip technology'."

As he spoke, he took out an exquisite crystal ball from his bosom.

The crystal ball gleamed with an eerie light under the candlelight.

Morris infused a wisp of spiritual energy, and clear text and images immediately appeared on the surface of the sphere, even showing a view of the Eternal Day Imperial City!
This is the recording and transmission function of the crystal ball.

Li Chen remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was experiencing a turbulent storm.

Isn't this just an alternate reality display screen? If it could be widely adopted, wouldn't it be possible to develop communication devices similar to mobile phones?

Li Chen feigned nonchalance and said, "Interesting. Where does this technology originate?"

Morris explained, "Originally, the crystal ball was used by the Vatican to transmit divine messages, but we discovered that there are a large number of high-quality crystal mines in the country. After improvements, we can now mass-produce small crystal chips, which are now only used by some members of the royal family and high-ranking officials of the Vatican."

Zhao Wenyuan couldn't help but lean closer to observe: "How far is the transmission distance?"

Morris proudly stated, "Currently, real-time communication is possible within the imperial city. If we increase the input of spiritual energy, transmitting messages over thousands of miles will be no problem."

Li Chen stroked his chin, already calculating in his mind: exchanging railcar technology for chip technology, this deal is not a loss.

With communication equipment, the transmission of government orders and the deployment of troops will undergo revolutionary changes.

However, there are also many problems here, such as the theft of secrets and communication encryption, so it is not so easy to apply.

"I will send experts from the Ministry of Works to Yongzhou for an investigation. If it is as the Prince says, a technology exchange is not out of the question," Li Chen finally relented.

Morris was overjoyed: "Your Majesty is wise! I hope to visit Tian Ce in the near future."

“No problem, you can visit with Prime Minister Zhao in the next few days,” Li Chen said to Morris.

“Thank you, Your Majesty.” Maurice bowed.

Zhao Wenyuan also cupped his hands and said, "Your subject obeys the decree."

The following morning, Morris was specially invited to attend the morning court session of the Tian Ce Dynasty.

When he stepped into the Golden Palace, he was overwhelmed by the sight before him.

Hundreds of court officials, dressed in neat official robes, stood solemnly on both sides.

Everyone wore a confident expression, a stark contrast to the tense atmosphere in the Yongzhou court.

"Your Majesty, the grain production in the three northern prefectures has increased by 30% this year!"

"Your Majesty, the new southern rail line is now fully operational!"

"The Ministry of Works' latest spiritual energy irrigation system has been successfully tested in the Eastern Territory!"

One after another, the court officials reported the good news, and the entire morning court session was filled with a vibrant and positive atmosphere.

Morris thought to himself: These ministers were clearly well-prepared, and they wanted to show him the strength of Tian Ce.

There was no other way; it was all good news from each side, so we had to report the good news. Otherwise, what would we do if Morris heard it and went back and said that Tian Ce was no good?

After the morning court session, Zhao Wenyuan took Maurice to visit the Ministry of Works.

After passing through numerous restrictions, they arrived at a spacious courtyard.

The courtyard was bustling with people, and all sorts of strange and wonderful inventions were on display.

Zhao Wenyuan proudly introduced, "This is our Tian Ce Invention Institute. Anyone with a skill, regardless of background, can apply to come here for research." Morris saw an old farmer demonstrating his improved plow, while several officials from the Ministry of Works took careful notes; on the other side, several young people were arguing incessantly around a strange machine, with various design drawings scattered on the table.

Morris exclaimed sincerely, "Tian Ce is truly an enlightened country. In our Yong Zhou, even improving a prescription requires the approval of the Holy See."

Zhao Wenyuan was taken aback: "So strict?"

Morris smiled wryly: "It's not just strict. Last year, a doctor improved the formula of the hemostatic powder, increasing its effectiveness by 50%, but he was burned at the stake in public because he did not have the permission of the Vatican."

After a pause, Morris continued to explain, "The Vatican isn't as bad as you might think. Their strict control also helps reduce some medical accidents and cultivators going astray."

The Vatican certainly has its own principles. The reason they are so strict is to ensure that the people are absolutely 'correct' when taking their medicine and practicing their methods.

In this way, the public will feel that everything the Vatican does is right and will not refute the Vatican.

Zhao Wenyuan also gained a different understanding of the Papacy. This thing has both advantages and disadvantages, but it must have been helpful to Yongzhou, which is why it has survived until now.

While the two were talking, Li Chen was already on his way to the "Tian Ce Auditorium" in the center of the capital.

As the emperor, Li Chen's schedule has been completely packed lately, leaving him no time to go out.

This venue was specially prepared for the first "National Cultivator Development Symposium".

The entire auditorium is made of white jade, and the dome is inlaid with thousands of luminous pearls, illuminating the entire hall as if it were daytime.

The ground was covered with brocade carpets embroidered with the emblems of various sects, and the pillars around the perimeter were carved with lifelike dragon and phoenix patterns.

"Hahaha, Sect Leader Wang, I heard that your family has gained another prodigy. This child has the appearance of a saint? Truly, like father, like son. You must take care of my Hu family in the future!"

"Hahaha, Patriarch Hu, are you making fun of me? Your Hu family has three outstanding members, I don't have your good fortune. In the future, my Yuhu Sect will have to rely on your Hu family for help!"

"What good fortune do I, Hu, have? I've only given birth to three good-for-nothing sons. If anyone is truly blessed, it has to be the Zhang family head. He recently took a fairy as a concubine. Not only is her cultivation superb, but her figure is also... wow. I'm just curious, how did your tigress agree to that?"

"We can talk about this in private sometime, cough cough."

As the cultivators were chatting and exchanging compliments, the master of ceremonies suddenly announced in a loud voice.

"The Misty Immortal Alliance has arrived!"

"Nine Abyss Sacred Domain has arrived!"

"We have arrived at the Purple Heaven Palace!"

This brought the noise in the hall to an abrupt halt, and all the cultivators present turned their gazes toward the entrance of the hall.

Before long, representatives from the three major cultivator alliances entered the venue one after another, each with an extraordinary air about them.

The cultivators present had a variety of expressions. Among them were those who were more powerful than these representatives, as well as those who wanted to befriend the three major alliances. Disdain, flattery, and so on were all mixed on their faces.

Before long, Venerable Yinyue and Saint Lord Li arrived together. The appearance of these two Saint Realm experts was different from that of the previous representatives. Their arrival immediately caused everyone to bow, and many people subconsciously held their breath, as if afraid that their heavy breathing would disturb these two experts.

Even among cultivators from the same region, the law of the jungle prevails, and formidable strength is a source of respect wherever one goes.

"No need for such formalities, please have a seat." Venerable Yinyue nodded slightly, casually waved to the cultivators, and then slowly sat down with Saint Master Li in a seat near the front.

The cultivators were all taken aback when they saw that the two had deliberately reserved the frontmost seats, and many of them clenched their fists in surprise.

These two can only sit in the second seat, does that mean there is some important person who is going to be there?
(End of this chapter)