I came to this world to enlighten the gods

Chapter 609 Xiamen Special Zone
In the blink of an eye, two years have passed, and the city of Shanghai has undergone earth-shaking changes in just two years.

Not only the Ming Kingdom, but also all the surrounding countries and Freedom Chambers of Commerce went to Shanghai City for trade.

Gems, weapons, armor, ores and other materials from the Dwarf Kingdom were transported to all parts of the country through Shanghai City, while food, cloth, spirits and other materials from the Ming Kingdom were also transported to the Dwarf Kingdom.

The bustling trade brought innumerable profits, and Shanghai City gathered businessmen from the whole world in just two years.

During these two years, the king Li Qing stayed here longer than the capital, and most officials of the Ming Kingdom even moved to Shanghai.

The stable management gave Li Qing more time, and he spent most of his time thinking about the continued development of the kingdom.

Use the power of the whole country to develop Shanghai City, attract the whole world by building a foggy world lighthouse, and thus open up beliefs to the surrounding area.

"The gods of the void in the West put all their energy into developing beliefs, but never thought of improving the living standards of ordinary people in the form of kingdoms or territories. This is the limitation"

Li Qing stood at the gate of the God of King Power's shrine, and did not enter. He came out for a casual stroll today, passing by here by chance and expressing his feelings.

The western void values ​​individual beliefs, while collective beliefs such as kingdoms and realms have been neglected.

The Eastern Void is just the opposite. Most of them gather the power of everyone to improve mana and cultivation, and even develop a complete luck system.

"In the name of the god of kingship, I don't need the lords or even the royal family's beliefs. As long as I continue to promote system reforms and even train qualified officials, I can intercept the luck of each place, and then pass through the status of the king of the Ming Kingdom to absorb the luck of this world. "

Li Qing smiled lightly, turned around and left the deserted temple. Most of the original believers converted to Romon, the Lord of Nature. As for the priests, they all converted, but their general strength decreased.

Walking on the streets, you can see many priests and paladins of the gods along the way. There are thirteen temples in the entire Shanghai city. This is the core of the kingdom, and the major churches will naturally not let it go.

Going through the center of the city is the dock area and the free trade area, where you can often see caravans from the dwarf kingdom.

From time to time, you can see them blushing and thick necks arguing with human merchants, but there are knights and priests guarding the market, and if they find something wrong, they will separate immediately and order both parties not to trade.

This is supervised by the tax officials of the major churches of the heavenly system and the kingdom in turn to prevent conflicts between the dwarves and the human race and act as an arbitrator.

"Your Majesty, you are here too."

Li Qing used magic to cover his face at this time, and it was difficult for ordinary people to see through his disguise. When he looked back, he found that it was the Duke of Berkeley and Earl Andre.

Immediately, he was stunned for a day. Ever since Earl Andre was instructed by him to secretly join the Duke of Berkeley, the relationship between the two parties had broken down long ago after he finally betrayed.

It's really strange that the two of them appear here together!

"You two are not staying in the territory, what are you doing here?"

The Duke of Berkeley and Count Andre looked at each other, and said casually: "We are here to learn."

The two smiled wryly. The Kingdom had developed five counties near Shanghai City, surpassing the traditional city of Poxiao in just two years. How could the two of them not be tempted.

Apart from being excited, they also want to learn. According to their analysis, the success of Shanghai City is not unrepeatable.

"Our two territories are close to the underground world. In order to defend against the dark elves, we spend a lot of gold coins every year. We are all thinking, if we also trade with the dark elves according to the model of Shanghai City, can we turn expenses into income?"

Hearing this, Li Qing smiled. It turned out that they also wanted to build a free trade zone, and it was an idea of ​​the dark elves. I have to say that this is a good idea.

But he has no reason to let go easily, since the other party came to talk to him, naturally he has to give up most of the benefits.

In order not to be discovered by the trading crowd, Li Qing led Berkeley and Andre to the nearby tavern.

It was close to the trade area, and the business in the tavern was very good. Li Qing ordered some fruit and rum, and the three of them sat together.

They didn't talk to each other. The profits of the free trade zone are too big. At present, no one wants to be the first to show weakness, so as to avoid shrinking in the distribution of benefits.

Li Qing is dispensable, even if he wants to monopolize the two nobles, he dare not say anything. He is thinking about the relationship between the heavenly gods and the dark elves once the trade zone is established.

It was a boring plan, but the businessman next to him was chatting to attract his attention.

"We have traveled to so many countries, and we have never seen a city as clean and tidy as Shanghai, let alone excellent public security and business order."

The person next to him laughed and said: "You still have the nerve to talk about law and order, don't you make a living by robbing?"
Some of the chambers of commerce that often travel by sea are clean, and the sea pays attention to fists and weapons.

Other merchants were also infected, and praised: "Yes, here is also a complete range of goods, as long as you travel to a city, you can find all the supplies you need here. The only pity is that you have to carry a lot of gold coins, and there is no justice for the priest of the Goddess of Wealth."

Li Qing's heart moved. From their conversation, he heard two meanings, one was complaining about the inconvenience caused by not having the Temple of the Goddess of Wealth, and the other was about the sale of stolen goods.

He doesn't reject stolen goods, and the profits are no less than normal trade, but Shanghai City is not suitable for selling stolen goods if it wants to maintain its image.

"Perhaps we can choose a deserted island in the sea in the future and specialize in pirate business"

Li Qing groaned, and wrote down this thought, this piece of fat should not be eaten by the Goddess of Trade and Wealth.

In fact, the two questions they mentioned were related to the Goddess of Wealth, and he had already been prepared for this.

But what he heard next made his face darken instantly!

Because the Church of the Goddess of Wealth has secretly released news to block Shanghai City, requiring Arthur Kingdom Chamber of Commerce not to go to Shanghai City for transactions.

Not only that, they also secretly influenced chambers of commerce in other kingdoms and territories, asking them not to trade with Shanghai City.

If you need dwarven supplies, you can only buy them from the Goddess of Fortune Chamber of Commerce. After going around, the other party wants to use this method to monopolize the trade of the dwarven kingdom.

Grand Duke Berkeley and Earl Andre looked serious. This is not a trivial matter. If Shanghai City does not fall, their territory will not be much better.

He couldn't help but look at the king with worried eyes. It's no good to fight against the goddess of wealth. If possible, it's better to continue to cooperate.

But he didn't think that Li Qing didn't care at all, and instead talked about the topic he suppressed just now.

"You said just now that you plan to establish a free trade zone and conduct trade with the underground world. In principle, I have no problem.

The trade zone is located in Xiacheng, which is not far from the entrance of the underground world, which is just right, but it’s not appropriate to call it Xiacheng as a trade zone.”

After pondering for a moment, Li Qing said: "Since it is a trade portal with the underground world, let's call it Xiamen!"
(End of this chapter)