Capítulo 1272: Chapter 1270: Li Shimin: Am I Actually the Younger Brother?
The Flame Cloud Entertainment City relocated to Chang’an City. This matter can be considered significant or trivial, depending on how others perceive it.
With several towering figures carrying a few buildings of the Ming Sect directly to an empty plot on the outskirts of Chang’an City, the relocation of the Flame Cloud Entertainment City was thoroughly finalized.
This event naturally caused quite a stir among the citizens of Chang’an City, bustling with excitement for many days.
The Flame Cloud Entertainment City is not only a playground for Immortals and Buddhas and Demons; even ordinary mortals can enter.
Therefore, in the days following the relocation of the Flame Cloud Entertainment City, it appeared even more lively.
The citizens were not merely eager to play; they wanted to seize this opportunity to perhaps glimpse some legendary Immortals and Buddhas.
Of course, it would be ideal to see these Immortals and Buddhas, but even if they don’t, it doesn’t matter.
At least they can play in the same place as those high and mighty Immortals and Buddhas, and even play the same things, isn’t that so?
With the relocation of the Flame Cloud Entertainment City, the Immortals and Buddhas were not worried.
As long as they play within the Entertainment City, whether in the wilderness or in the vicinity of Chang’an City, it doesn’t matter.
However, those truly concerned about their own safety were the Demons. Initially, these Demons were somewhat anxious.
But as the days passed, some of the demons couldn’t resist secretly playing a few times and, not encountering any danger, gradually relaxed.
In just about a month, the Flame Cloud Entertainment City regained its previous bustle.
In fact, with more mortals coming in to enjoy themselves, it seemed even more lively than before.
“Jiang Liu, can you see anything?” Li Shimin and Jiang Liu stood on the palace tower, gazing at the brightly lit Flame Cloud Entertainment City, and suddenly asked.
“What does Your Majesty mean?” Jiang Liu turned his head, looking at Li Shimin with a puzzled and questioning expression.
“I don’t know if it’s an illusion; recently, I’ve been sensing that the destiny of the Human Clan seems to be gradually enhancing!” Hearing Jiang Liu’s inquiry, Li Shimin responded.
“The destiny of the Human Clan actually enhanced?” Hearing Li Shimin’s words, Jiang Liu’s face showed a surprised expression.
As the protagonists of this world, the original destiny of the Human Clan was already vast. On the day Li Shimin became the Human King, it merely gathered the scattered destiny of the Human Clan, but the total amount of the Human Clan’s destiny didn’t change.
Lately, the destiny of the Human Clan began to enhance?
“Indeed, I wouldn’t sense this incorrectly!” Li Shimin nodded, responding earnestly.
“Then, Your Majesty, what do you think is causing the destiny of the Human Clan to gradually increase?” Jiang Liu pondered and asked Li Shimin.
There must be a reason for the enhancement of the Human Clan’s destiny, right?
But, according to Jiang Liu’s own observations, it seems nothing major has happened lately, especially not anything significant enough to boost the destiny of the Human Clan.
“If my guess is correct, the reason should lie with the Flame Cloud Entertainment City!” Li Shimin answered, clearly having thought of this earlier.
“The Flame Cloud Entertainment City?” Upon hearing this, Jiang Liu’s face showed a flash of contemplation.
Upon closer thought, it might indeed be true!
Initially, why relocate the Flame Cloud Entertainment City near Chang’an City? Wasn’t it to allow the citizens of Chang’an City to frequently see Immortals and Buddhas and Demons, gradually dispelling their awe towards them?
Now it seems, the effect is starting to show?
Similarly, if these mortals gradually dispel their awe towards Immortals and Buddhas, without the so-called Immortals and Buddhas pressing down on them in their hearts, then, wouldn’t the destiny of the Human Clan slowly rise, as is only logical?
“So, in that case, the situation isn’t just unfolding as we expected, but even exceeds our expectations?” Understanding the circumstances, Jiang Liu spoke with a hint of joy.
“Regarding the current situation, that’s indeed the case!” Li Shimin nodded upon hearing this.
“That’s good. I hope that the next step, Your Majesty, will continue to find ways to integrate those Immortals and Buddhas into the lives of the common people!” With a slight nod, Jiang Liu followed up with this suggestion.
“Your meaning is? Not just the Flame Cloud Entertainment City?” Understanding Jiang Liu’s intent, Li Shimin asked.
“That’s right, the Immortals and Buddhas playing at the Flame Cloud Entertainment City are indeed visible to any mortals who enter, but the games at the entertainment city are mainly centered on gambling! It’s not about promotion!”
“If we want the existence of Immortals and Buddhas to be more closely integrated into the lives of the people, we must find a way to divert their attention away from the Flame Cloud Entertainment City…” Jiang Liu nodded and responded thoughtfully.
“Hmm, indeed, your words make sense. Only by getting those Immortals and Buddhas to focus on more than just the entertainment city can we truly integrate them into the lives of the people!” After considering Jiang Liu’s suggestion, Li Shimin nodded in agreement.
However, while Li Shimin understood Jiang Liu’s reasoning, he was at a loss for how to attract these Immortals and Buddhas’ attention.
After pondering for a moment, Li Shimin found himself completely clueless.
Logically speaking, these Immortals and Buddhas have existed for countless years, and it would be extremely difficult to attract their attention, wouldn’t it?
“Actually, although there aren’t many ways, if we’re willing to think, there are quite a few!”
“Why are these Immortals and Buddhas so engrossed in the Flame Cloud Entertainment City? Isn’t it because their lives are long, and repetitive things have long lost their interest? This entertainment city offers something comparatively novel? So, if we start from this point, it won’t be a problem!” Jiang Liu analyzed earnestly.
Seeing Li Shimin still a bit confused, Jiang Liu sighed inwardly.
Although Li Shimin’s intelligence and emotional intelligence were quite remarkable, he was still limited by the era he lived in!
“Let me offer a few suggestions, Your Majesty, please consider them!”
After some thought, Jiang Liu said, “For example, the game ‘Legends of the Three Kingdoms,’ you can have the relevant officials organize a tournament and name it the Great Tang Cup? And in the future, we could even create a league with other countries—call it the World Cup. If such tournaments are set up, wouldn’t the Immortals and Buddhas be unable to sit still?”
“Similarly, with Mahjong, you could organize something like the Mahjong Saint Tournament and so on…”
“Ah? Indeed, that’s a good idea!” Upon hearing Jiang Liu’s suggestion, Li Shimin’s eyes lit up slightly, and he nodded in agreement.
These Immortals and Buddhas love Mahjong and Legends of the Three Kingdoms, so organizing a grand tournament with enough scale would surely pique their interest, wouldn’t it?
“Since it’s a tournament, of course, there should be an audience, right? When the time comes, we randomly distribute thousands or even tens of thousands of tickets to the audience, and when the Immortals and Buddhas compete, countless mortals will be watching. Wouldn’t that perfectly integrate Immortals and mortals?”
“Huh? Distribute those tickets for free? If so, holding such a competition would mean incurring a massive loss?” Li Shimin frowned slightly at Jiang Liu’s words.
“How would it end up in a massive loss? We can seek advertisements and sell some related merchandise…”
Jiang Liu was bringing all the applicable models from his previous life in one go.
“Advertisements?” Staring blankly at Jiang Liu, Li Shimin, as the Human King, certainly didn’t lack intelligence, yet somehow he always felt as if he were clueless before Jiang Liu.
Even Jiang Liu’s words were hard for him to grasp!
Originally, Li Shimin and Jiang Liu had pledged brotherhood, with Li Shimin as the Imperial Elder Brother and Jiang Liu as the Imperial Brother.
But now, Li Shimin looked bewilderedly at the animated Jiang Liu, nearly unable to comprehend a word…
Suddenly, Li Shimin felt he himself was more like a younger brother!
Seeing Li Shimin’s bewilderment, Jiang Liu went on to simply and straightforwardly explain some business models of the competition venue to him.
“Ah, I see. It’s a really good idea!” Upon hearing Jiang Liu’s explanation, Li Shimin suddenly understood, his eyes glowing brightly.
“But why did you choose to distribute the tickets randomly and for free, when they could have been sold for money?” Confused but enlightened, Li Shimin posed his question.
“Your Majesty, just think about it. If we distribute the tickets randomly, what would the wealthy do if they don’t receive any? They would naturally pay high prices to buy them from the commoners, right?”
“If the impoverished sell them, it also provides them with an extra income. Isn’t this a win-win situation?”
“After all, our purpose isn’t just to make money! And the free distribution of tickets can even more greatly ignite the interest of all the commoners. Otherwise, if tickets were sold, the competition would seem irrelevant to many poor individuals!”
Jiang Liu answered thoughtfully, analyzing the rationale.
“Hmm, you truly have a compassionate heart, and this is indeed a great plan. If executed successfully, the advertisements and similar elements would truly become the main focus, and the tickets wouldn’t be worth mentioning!” Listening to Jiang Liu’s explanation, Li Shimin nodded in agreement.
After thoroughly discussing the details of hosting the tournament, Li Shimin had a draft plan in his mind and prepared to swiftly put this plan into action.