Online Game: Three Kingdoms Era

  When I arrived at Beihai government office, Zhuge Dan had just been appointed to Beihai for a short time.

  All of this is still hard for the two of us to adapt to. Playing a game for just one day, one became an emperor and the other a great general who also governs a state and controls a city, whether it's me or Zhuge Zhan, it feels like a dream. Unfortunately, sometimes the game is more real than reality. We have to accept this realistic dream.

  We are no longer ordinary players. Standing high can see far, but standing high also falls heavily. If we don't prepare for the rainy day, what we get may be less than others. Both I and Zhuge Zhan are not foolish people, naturally we both understand this truth.

  Zhuge Dan furrowed his brow all along, and finally asked: "Big brother, what should we do now?"

  I couldn't think of what to do for the time being, so I simply introduced my feelings on the forum and said: "From the current situation, it seems that all major financial groups are still supportive of us. The situation is relatively optimistic for us. But the more optimistic the situation is, the more we need to be vigilant. Of course, second brother, you also need to have a role transformation consciousness now. From now on, you and I have embarked on a path together. Whether in the game or in reality, we must consider problems with the mindset of rich people."

  Zhuge nodded. This guy, who was still swaggering in Langya City yesterday morning, can now mobilize all players and NPC troops in the game. His private army has also been upgraded to level 52 during the Dong Zhuo Rebellion. Now he has recruited an additional 520,000 troops. These 520,000 troops not only far exceed all NPC troops but are also the strongest among the Sleeping Dragon Army.

  Of course, what's more important is that he now has his own territory. Since last night, the city he established in the Western Regions has been providing him with a steady stream of wealth. And now, there's also the support of Yan Province, this large province. Of course, there's also the stable salary as a great general.

  "Now, you have become the object of contention among various financial groups." I continued, "For them, not only can they contact me through you, but also you are the only player in Qingzhou, and they cannot ignore your strength. So from now on, you should be mentally prepared that Qingzhou will become the economic center of the entire Tang Empire."

  Zhuge Dan obviously did not think of this point. When I brought it up, he was shocked beyond measure. But he soon understood that what I said was true.

  "And," I continued thinking as I spoke to Zhuge, "not only will it be the economic center of the Tang Empire, but it will also soon be closely connected with the real world."

  Zhuge suddenly stood up from his chair and punched the sky several times: "Damn it, I've finally lived like a human being today, damn it."

  I burst out laughing at the sight of him.

  When Zhuge Dan sat back in his chair, he finally asked me: "Big brother, what do you think is the most important thing for us to do right now?"

  "I continued to think and replied to him: 'The first step is still to attract investment. You now need to get out of the simple idea of leveling up and think about how to develop Qingzhou. I think an important point is to optimize the investment environment. We must make investors feel that they can make a profit on your territory, so we must try our best to provide them with convenience.'"

  "Damn it, this is really tough." Zhuge Dan couldn't help but curse again.

  "You can find a senior student studying economics in reality to be your military advisor." I consoled him.

  Zhuge Dan clapped his hands and laughed loudly: "How could I have forgotten that?"

  "Moreover, big money is earned and small money is also earned. While taking care of the interests of large financial groups, we should also try to provide convenience for small players as much as possible. After all, many small players have the same dreams as you and me, even if they are smaller than ours at first, they are still dreams. There are many small players now, and getting their support is also a considerable force."

  "I get it now. I'm just a leech, and the key is to make others willing to be leeched by me, so I need to put some fat on my skin."

  I patted Zhuge Zhan's shoulder: "Second brother is indeed highly perceptive."

  "What else can we do?" Zhuge Dan asked.

  "In the current location of cities like Qingdao and Yantai, build a few cities. I'll approve it as soon as I get back. Since you've taken one province, use it as if you have several provinces. If not for considering players' emotions, I would have given you many more provinces. But now, as long as the city is built, what's the difference between having a few more provinces?"

  "Good grief! What else is there to do?"

  I pondered, "You go to Tai'an City and build a large mansion for me. However, the exterior should be in the form of an official residence, without being too showy. This place will be used to entertain the bosses of those big financial groups. After all, some of them don't directly play games, so it's more convenient for them to come in and discuss business."

  Zhuge Zhan has already given me a thumbs up: "Gao, big brother you even thought of this, it's really impressive."

  "Also, every time we receive a big boss, we should dispatch the most powerful troops to maintain order on the scene in Tai'an. Don't let those novice trainees disturb those bosses."

  Zhuge Dan now has only an expression of admiration.

  Finally, I told Zhuge Zhan that he should stay in the government office today because those big financiers would definitely come to find him. If someone comes, make an appointment with their boss, tomorrow at 8 am at the Tai'an Imperial Palace, and I will meet with them.

  Zhuge nodded repeatedly.

  I was just about to leave when one of Zhuge Zhan's men came to report that someone had come to visit. I sat back down in my chair and said to Zhuge Zhan, "Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives. It seems I'll have to see them first."

  I guessed it right, they were indeed representatives of several major financial groups. Seeing them come so neatly, I couldn't help but ask: "Did you all come together today, or did you coincidentally arrive at the same time?"

  The representative of the former smiled and said: "Fellow traveler."

  I couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Please take a seat, everyone."

  They didn't stand on ceremony and sat down with a thud. Someone had already brought them tea.

  I took a sip of tea and smiled, asking: "Since you've all come together on the same road, I'm sure it's to bring good news to me?"

  The man smiled again and said: "Your Majesty is right. We have indeed discussed a cooperation plan."

  I suddenly felt invigorated and ordered Zhuge Zhan to have several tables moved over, and the two of us sat down around them with the people who had come.

  The man then pulled out a document: "Please take a look at our plan, Your Majesty."

  I took the file and looked at it carefully. It turned out to be a plan to form a joint-stock company. With several large financial groups taking the lead, and my reputation being involved, we quickly gathered enough shareholders. The plan converts my current assets in the game into 1 billion RMB, with 20% of the shares going public. The other shareholders will raise the remaining 80% of the shares, with a registered capital of 5 billion, initially investing 2 billion to establish "Zhang Haogu Co., Ltd."

  "After reading this plan, I proposed: "My brother Zhuge Zhan is currently in the game industry with a 10% stake, and can also be invested."

  "When the man said: 'Of course, as General and Governor of Qingzhou at present, it is not excessive.'"

  "I didn't hesitate at all: 'Since it's like this, we can draft the contract.'"

  Everyone saw my calm face and couldn't help but respectfully say: "Your Majesty is indeed very pleased."

  I smiled and said: "There are no outsiders here, so just call me Hao Gu or Mr. Zhang."

  Everyone nodded: "Yes, Mr. Zhang."

  After signing the draft, the representatives stayed and had some tea together. They agreed to ask their bosses to meet at 8 am the next morning at Tai'an Xinshou City's new government office for further discussion, and then the meeting came to an end.

  As soon as they left, Zhuge Dan couldn't help but sigh: "In the midst of chatting and laughing, my elder brother has already brought me assets worth 50 million."

  I smiled and said: "With our current conditions, even if the price is ten times higher, it's not excessive. However, one should not be too greedy, being able to make a small profit is also a gain."

  "Damn it, this is still a small profit?"

  I actually blushed a bit: "Hehe, bird gun changed cannon, attitude shifted."

  Things here in Qingzhou have been more or less settled. Now I should think about that pressing matter.

  No matter what time it is, hiding one's light and keeping a low profile should always be my top priority. I did well enough yesterday, but unexpectedly I was made emperor in the end, now I'm being forced to take action again.

  This time there is no need for Sima Hui to remind me, I have already thought of a way myself.

  Return to the imperial palace, invite your sister out and let her announce that "Li Jue and Guo Si's rebellion" has begun. This will give players something to do and shift their attention.