Wasteland Development Diary.

Chapter 498 Please Ask for Help

"If you don't object to being the emperor, go to the imperial capital next spring to adapt to the ecological environment here."

“Although there are all kinds of problems in heaven, the support and resources it can provide you will satisfy you.”

The Black Emperor said so.

Zhou Yi was speechless.

What was happening was so outrageous that he didn't know where to start complaining.

"Your Majesty, this is the first time we meet, right?"

"good."

"But you said that I should be the next emperor."

"Correct."

“Is this a bit…”

"You mean, my decision was a bit casual?" The other party sneered.

Zhou Yi was a little confused: "I don't know why you said this to me, but I have neither had in-depth contact with the Kingdom of Heaven nor understand this empire."

"These are all small matters. Once you become emperor, you will understand them quickly."

The Black Emperor didn't care: "Most parents are first-time parents, and most emperors are first-time emperors. They have no experience, so it won't be a problem."

"The emperor of the kingdom of heaven shall be the man of ability."

"In today's world, rulers need to possess two qualities."

"The first thing is to be able to unite and absorb more groups, continue to reduce the enemy, and increase the size of our own camp."

"The second is to have the courage to act and be able to make long-term strategic judgments, even if they may not be correct at times."

"From the creation of the Wasteland Development Company to its present day, it has continued to grow under pressure and shock, proving your outstanding ability to unite people."

"The promotion of the replacement of daily necessities and conventional tools has changed the existing market structure. Merchants are now shifting their focus from the large cities with rich populations to those inconspicuous towns that account for 95% of the total population. According to the old humans, this is called the sinking market."

"I asked the Imperial Advisory Group to study the business model of the Wasteland Company and found some interesting data."

The emperor in the mirror held his chin with one hand, with a faint smile on his lips.

"In the past five years, the towns that first introduced the Wasteland Company's products have had an average quarterly economic growth rate that is 25% higher than other towns with similar conditions."

"Some people in the market town have become rich by reselling your products. Some people also imitate your products. Although the locals know about it, these imitations are cheaper and have helped many people escape poverty and encouraged more people to participate in the labor production process."

"Those lifeless market towns have become particularly vibrant under the impact of your products and technology."

"The Imperial Ministry of Finance has been trying to stimulate the economy and get citizens to consume more. Unfortunately, 95% of the citizens in the Empire are poor civilians. The wages they receive from their labor are just enough to meet their basic needs of food, clothing and shelter. It is very difficult to get them to consume further."

"The Ministry of Finance is very troubled by this. Apart from providing household loans, there seems to be no other solution, and the debt ratio of the citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven continues to increase, but it has not brought more beneficial changes, but has made some vested interests rich."

The Black Emperor paused.

"You have provided a practical solution. You have upgraded the basic products of people's livelihood, lowered their prices, improved their quality, and increased their convenience. This has enabled those with limited incomes to consume and made them willing to consume, and has indirectly created many new jobs."

“The success of Wasteland Corporation has brought confidence to many people. More and more citizens have now realized that a large number of poor people can also create a truly powerful force.”

“The Heavenly Kingdom Advisory Group believes that this is the strategy for the poor that you have formulated, which is to encourage the poor who have nothing to change, to consume, to create, and to seek change. They will be the core base of the Wasteland Development Company and your most loyal supporters.”

"in my opinion."

The Heavenly Emperor looked at Zhou Yi and said, "This strategy is full of vitality and impact, and it will continue to affect every aspect of the world."

Zhou Yi didn't have such complicated plans.

Old humans all know one thing, and that is to put people first.

Of all resources, people are the most important.

Due to various reasons in the wasteland era, the new humans fell into lower social classes and most of them lived in hardship.

As long as we loosen up their constraints, solve some of their worries and stimulate their confidence and hope, they will be able to give full play to their existing intelligence and talents.

Although he was praised by the Black Emperor, Zhou Yi did not think that this was the reason why he was chosen as the successor.

"Your Majesty, I am not one to beat around the bush."

Zhou Yi said bluntly: "I think you must have other reasons, right?"

"Actually the reason is very simple."

The Black Emperor nodded slightly: "Tired of it."

"what?"

"I'm tired of being an emperor. And it's very hard."

The panda with a mustache yawned.

"..."

Zhou Yi was stunned.

This reason is even more outrageous than the previous one.

"Being an emperor naturally has its own pleasures. You can mobilize thousands of troops and make the entire empire serve your ideas..."

The Black Emperor sharpened his sharp claws with a nail file.

"However, there are as many worries as there are joys. Unfortunately, most of the time, there are worries. The happiest time for an emperor is the moment before he ascends the throne, and then there are all kinds of worries."

"Being an emperor is like any other intelligent life. There are three stages in life."

"The first period is adolescence, when you are extremely ambitious and want to change the world, believing that you will eventually create something great and lasting."

"The second period is adulthood, during which I finally realize many objective laws and difficulties, choose to reconcile with myself, try my best to stick to my principles, and do what I can."

"The third stage is old age. At this time, people are more bored and have no interest in the endless wrangling and challenges. At this time, they just want to retire peacefully and live a quiet private life."

"I am now in my old age, so I need to choose a successor so that I can return to my freedom."

Heidi and Zhou Yi had very different expectations.

I thought he was a serious emperor, but he actually showed a rather casual and nonchalant attitude.

Zhou Yi couldn't help but wonder: "What will your majesty do after retirement?"

"Go fishing, of course."

Black Emperor immediately became interested: "Whale salmon in the depths of the Dead Sea. When I was young, I liked to fish for them. This group of fish is very interesting. I have to use up all the squid to fish for them."

"If you hook a whale salmon, it will firmly deny that it was caught, but will argue that it was intentional, that it was fishing for you, and that you are the fish it caught. These guys will be the most stubborn even if the world is destroyed."

"Many years ago, a friend and I often went fishing for whale salmon. That was the only respite from the war. But now there is no such opportunity. I miss that time very much." The Pandaren Emperor thought for a moment and said, "Besides that, there is also the possibility of visiting other worlds."

Zhou Yi's heart moved, and he said, "Then Your Majesty, would you consider visiting the Mars base jointly developed by our company and Xingshu?"

"I've heard about this. I'll consider it after I step down."

The Black Emperor stroked his mustache with his claws and said, "Your business is very broad. For new things, we still have to rely on young people."

"Let's get down to business first. Do you want to be my heir?"

"The Kingdom of Heaven has a population of 8500 million, 19 states, 41 governors, 19517 towns, and 3 million light seeds in the treasury. All of them will be at your disposal."

"These are all yours."

3 million light seeds.

It would be a lie if Zhou Yi said he wasn’t moved.

But he still replied: "Thank you for your recognition, but unfortunately I can't be the emperor, so I'd better find someone else."

The Black Emperor didn't continue to persuade him, but just said it was a pity.

It is a rare opportunity to have a face-to-face interview with the Black Emperor.

Zhou Yi seized the opportunity and said, "Your Majesty, there is something I don't understand and I would like to ask you."

"Go ahead, don't be shy, this is a private occasion."

"Your Majesty is leading the development of the consciousness side, and as far as I know, it is still ongoing..."

He stopped there.

There is no doubt about the Black Emperor's great talent and strategy. He found a new way and tried to make a breakthrough in the consciousness which is difficult for heaven and man to control.

Although it has now been learned that the area was actually the territory of the ancient rulers.

"The one you were talking about."

The Black Emperor was not shy about it: "The progress is quite good. As a collection of heavenly concepts, the "Paradise" has been growing continuously. It has already absorbed the digital conceptual life of this world."

"Although the material side of the Kingdom of Heaven has stagnated, the consciousness side has passed the most difficult pioneering period and is developing at a high speed. It will usher in a period of bonuses in the future."

"Each generation has its own mission. As long as we keep moving forward, it's always good."

"We have made many attempts and experienced many failures in our generation, eliminating some wrong directions. However, because of these experiences, it is difficult for us to break out of the routine and come up with new ideas to break through."

“The journey of finding your way in this world needs to be handed over to the young people of your generation.”

"So I have to find a capable and courageous successor to continue to lead the Kingdom of Heaven forward."

The Emperor of Heaven with a mustache spoke softly but his meaning was profound.

Zhou Yi couldn't help but say silently in his heart.

Little brother, you are not quite right.

You are the young man.

Even an old-generation person like me hasn’t said that I can’t do it anymore. At my age, I should be working on my career. How dare you say that you can’t do it anymore…

Zhou Yi had a vague feeling that there was something else going on.

The Black Emperor stopped talking about the empire and started talking to Zhou Yi about the various products of the Wasteland Development Company. He was very interested in the food sold by the company.

"Food is the primary need of the people. Only high-quality food can nourish strong flesh and blood life."

Black Emperor said with great interest: "Dead Sea fruit is really good food. If such trees can be spread all over the world and such fruit can be found on the table, then everyone will be an enhancer and a light seed. In that case, many things will become easier."

"If that's the case, every city will have at least a thousand Enhancer workers, and building roads and bridges, and reclaiming land for grazing can greatly improve efficiency."

"Mud Tree Man is born at B level?"

Zhou Yi nodded.

This is also what Nige said. Even ordinary people there are strong and healthy because they have been fed with high-quality food every day since childhood.

Therefore, Nig was surprised by the weak bodies of humans on the wasteland earth.

The Black Emperor looked at Zhou Yi and asked, "Will that day come?"

"I believe there will be."

Zhou Yi said: "The company is working hard to cultivate Panshu, although there are many obstacles and technical problems. But overall it is still moving in a good direction."

The Black Emperor stroked his beard and said, "Very good. Young people should have this kind of ambition and sharpness."

Zhou Yi: “…”

Finally, the Black Emperor asked about the Lord of Soldiers' recent situation.

"It seems that he is still the same. It is true that people who have fewer worries will age more slowly."

……

After Zhou Yi left.

The room returned to complete darkness.

There was a buzz of chatter all around.

"He actually doesn't want to! He doesn't even want to be the emperor!"

"In my opinion, there is nothing good about this emperor... He is not new to the world, so it is normal for him to be unwilling."

"Where are you from!"

"I'm speaking my mind and making sense."

"The development momentum on Mars is good. He is close to Xingshu, so the focus should be on that side."

"Has he discovered our existence?"

"That's impossible. We used the Great Holy Spirit to shield this place, and the consciousness can't leave the body at all. We also didn't sense any high-intensity consciousness intrusion."

"..."

"Everyone, stop."

The Black Emperor stroked his beard and interrupted the discussion.

"Since he is unwilling, then let's postpone it to the next candidate for the throne."

"Summon Lord Tu Lu."

(End of this chapter)