According to the plan, Black Emperor II will visit Sand Port for two days and then return to Dawn City in the Imperial City.

Zhou Yi heard that he is a diligent emperor, continuously paying attention to all areas of the country, not the type to throw everything on others. He operates in a completely opposite mode from himself.

However, upon arriving here, Black Emperor II expressed his desire to stay a bit longer.

Zhou Yi had no objections at all.

But the other side stayed for a whole month... which left him somewhat dumbfounded.

"If you don't return, won't there be issues in the Heavenly Kingdom?"

"There won't be any."

Black Emperor II said, "The Heavenly Kingdom has a very well-defined division of governmental departments, with a gubernatorial responsibility system in each region, and a relatively mature political operation process. As long as there are no major changes or disruptions, daily maintenance is stable. The role of the emperor is often to adjudicate departmental differences and propose new directions based on the country's current situation."

"Specific affairs are promoted and handled by each minister. When I am not in the Imperial City, there is a Chancellor acting on my behalf to manage state affairs."

"I personally am in charge of the Heavenly Kingdom Extraterrestrial Development Group, an imperial state-owned corporation group established for Mars development."

"If any issues arise, I can also make decisions remotely."

The Minister of Commerce and Minister of Agriculture, who came with him, soon returned to their country.

Shortly thereafter, a plane from the Heavenly Kingdom arrived, with deputy ministers of internal affairs, commerce, agriculture, and labor, along with advisors and professionals, to discuss collaboration details and learn technologies with the company.

During this time, Luo Bo, as a lecturer on Monster Radish cultivation and processing, became a figure in high demand, explaining numerous precautions to agricultural experts.

Farmers who learned and returned obtained seeds from here and started a loud and vigorous cultivation of Monster Radish across different regions.

The Heavenly Kingdom progressed the fastest. According to images sent back from the field, the seedlings were growing well, and the farmers' management of the fields was also up to standard, living up to the name of an agriculture-mature empire.

...

The reason for such a long stay in Sand Port.

Black Emperor II candidly said, "I want to learn successful experiences from you."

Zhou Yi did not dislike the Heavenly Kingdom Emperor's humble request for advice.

As the most powerful person on this land, Black Emperor II's willingness to immerse himself and lower his face is remarkable. Such a pragmatic and stable attitude ensures the stability of the Heavenly Kingdom's rule, which is also beneficial for the company.

But the problem is.

This emperor lowers his face too much.

Black Emperor II ran to the Agriculture Ministry, Manufacturing Ministry, Program Department, Medical Department, and assumed a false identity to work as an intern inside.

He showed a keen interest in the profits and salaries of the Agriculture Ministry, paid great attention to the processes and personnel management of the Manufacturing Ministry, and conducted a detailed study of the budget process and simplified applications of the Medical and Program Departments.

Zhou Yi was not afraid of leaks.

The company's system is interlinked, and even if one part were learned, lacking related support would make it useless. Even if they cobbled together a complete device, without those reliable parameters derived from extensive testing, it would not operate.

Most importantly, the company's core secret technologies had long been transferred to the Moon for development and testing, making them safe from theft.

After a month of grassroots learning, Black Emperor II requested again: "I want to stay another month."

Again?

Zhou Yi was somewhat annoyed with him, about to find an excuse to send him away.

But the other side provided him with a reason that was hard to refuse.

"I have to admit, your company has indeed embarked on a unique path. I plan to launch the Heavenly Kingdom Paradise, to assist in boosting the cultivation and production of Consciousness Nerve."

"The unique ability of the Heavenly Kingdom Paradise is [Imperial Will]. Once activated, it can exert ideological influence on citizens from the conceptual level, thereby massively advancing certain policies and group behaviors."

Black Emperor II explained it this way: "If this ability is launched, it can prompt suggestions from the consciousness side to dispel citizens' hesitations and doubts, thereby allowing them to quickly join this segment."

"It can even create a fervent trend in a short period. The minimum duration can reach 3 years, with further duration dependent on feedback results."

"The shorter the interval of using this ability, the less effective it is. Since this consumes the Empire's credibility and conceptual consciousness, this ability must be used where it matters most. The last use of Imperial Will was to advocate for the Heavenly Kingdom to build locomotives as an industrial pillar, which was over 70 years ago."

"However, I believe it is very necessary this time."

"The Consciousness Nerve industry can benefit every citizen of the Heavenly Kingdom, perhaps covering a broader scope than during the locomotive industry era and generating even higher value."

Seeing such sincerity from the other side.

Zhou Yi couldn't say much in response.

In fact, the effect of Imperial Will was even better than Zhou Yi had expected.

Once the ability was activated, in just two weeks, those regional frontier officials and Governors who were once hesitant almost all took action, participating in Monster Radish cultivation and factory construction.

All 52 states of the Heavenly Kingdom initiated a grand planting strategy, and many lands originally used for corn and sweet potato planting were converted into Monster Radish fields.

It was most clearly visible on satellite maps, with many wastelands and barren fields being reclaimed by locals, used for cultivating this new type of economic crop.

To participate in this industry, personnel from all over the Heavenly Kingdom flocked to Sand Port, resulting in the company's foreign trade department becoming overwhelmed with reception duties. Red Kestrel, accompanied by Ye Zhao, busily negotiated with each regional leader.

Most of the visitors were rulers of lands with populations of tens of thousands. There was a need to fully communicate with them, making them aware of the value and long-term benefits of this industry to actively promote planting.

The activation of the Heavenly Kingdom Paradise ability had a tremendously effective subjective impact.

The company was not idle either, with the Land God also applying the Sealing Soil ability on the Heavenly Kingdom's Monster Radish farms, making them grow faster, enabling potentially two harvests every year.

The side effect of the Sealing Soil is the emergence of E or D grade Guangna Species from the land, some of which might be aggressive and could potentially damage the crops.

But that's not a problem now.

Because the accompanying Wasteland Armor will be equipped at every Monster Radish farm.

This C-grade strength armor, equipped with the "Sealing Fist," allows even ordinary people to open the "Jade Eye" and resolve lower Guangna Species in a few punches.

...

What Zhou Yi is more troubled by.

Now Black Emperor II is no longer going to departments at the grassroots level; instead, he's following behind Zhou Yi.

"The company's system and results are ahead of any group on the ground. In comparison, the Heavenly Kingdom is already lagging in cultural development and leadership."

"I want to observe and learn your governance and management methods."

This Heavenly Emperor is very frank.

An attitude of simply following and learning to do things as Zhou Yi does.

Fortunately, he knows how to keep a low profile, usually wearing a black mask and robe, so others don't recognize him.

After a week like this.

Black Emperor II expressed inner doubt: "Are you always this idle?"

"I'm quite busy, okay..."

Zhou Yi was displeased hearing that.

Dude only goes to departments when there's business; otherwise, he just checks the news, reviews reports, and keeps an eye on the latest occurrences outside.

Going around for inspections without reason just adds confusion and increases the burden on departments, doesn't it?

Black Emperor II was puzzled: "Aren't you afraid departments might act recklessly? Overly lax management could lead to corruption and power collusion."

"Not at all."

Zhou Yi stated: "Daily management is constructed by Mechanical Life into a company internal management system, maintained by Mechanical Life to uphold the program, with Recursive City overseeing all departments of the company..."

Though Mechanical Life can be somewhat rigid, their adherence to rules truly reassures people.

Now 404 City has been assimilated.

The terminal "Destiny," originally used against the Taishan Knight Order, has officially been taken over and transformed by the company into a program processing center. Together with Recursive City, it provides problem-solving options for the company and digital evaluations of departmental affairs.

Black Emperor II remarked: "The company is entirely different from the Empire. The Empire cannot delegate extensive power to Mechanical Life and programs; many aspects still require human leadership."

Zhou Yi wasn't concerned.

It's merely a difference in approach.

The empire system of the Heavenly Kingdom concentrates power highly in the Emperor, advantageous because as long as the Emperor is reliable, the entire Empire will maintain forward momentum.

The drawback is it demands extremely high standards in various aspects of leadership, as theoretically, all decisions are made by the Emperor, with a low margin for error, making social class stagnation more likely. Once a mistake is made, it cannot be corrected.

The company, on the other hand, follows a departmental responsibility system, where department heads are answerable to Zhou Yi as the chairman. Departments enjoy a high degree of freedom, benefiting the emergence of changes and innovations, primarily pursuing rapid development and transformation.

The downside is that competition intensifies internally for allocated company resources, with increasing pressure on department heads. The scene is winner-takes-all, with weaker departments subsisting on basic allocations.

Additionally, the company had a tendency toward short-termism and prioritizing profits in its early days. Fortunately, Zhou Yi interrupted this trend early on, fostering a culture of long-term planning and valuing innovation.

For Zhou Yi personally, ensuring basic livelihoods changes are beneficial, as it brings everyone more opportunities and upward mobility.

"...This is my thought."

Zhou Yi honestly expressed his thoughts.

This rendered Black Emperor II silent for a long time.

"..."

"You have regard for the world's people, no wonder the Dream Demon Clan values you."

Zhou Yi laughed: "But in this world, with people like me and detailed managers like yourself as emperors, we make the world more diverse."

"The Heavenly Kingdom is the ballast of this world, the most crucial means of maintaining stability between the Eastern and Western continents. Precisely because the Heavenly Kingdom is steady, I can freely try various things."

"In the end, let's all work together to create a golden age."

"What exactly are you trying to do?"

Black Emperor II asked: "What is your ultimate goal?"

Zhou Yi replied seriously: "I want to conquer the Dead Sea and transform the Dead Sea and the Dead Sea Master to let it flow for us."

"I see."

Black Emperor II's expression eased slightly: "In light of such a grand objective, gains and losses of individual cities and territories seem trivial. On this point, I believe we stand together. If you need anything, feel free to ask; the Empire has vast territories and populations available."

"Alright."

Zhou Yi nodded.

He thought quietly to himself.

After conquering the Dead Sea, the next step is the Heavenly People.

Take it slow.

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