"Besides the loans from our Imperial Bank, there are also debts from other banks!"
"Mm!" Kaiyadun nodded, indicating understanding.
However, Seta's words were not yet finished.
Seta continued, "Your Majesty, I believe Liu Kai Xuan is deliberately playing us for fools!"
"According to industry regulations, the debts undertaken by Liu Kai Xuan have nothing to do with us!"
"Our dividend should be calculated based on the company's settled profits!"
"At the same time, the taxes levied by the empire should also be a fixed percentage!"
"These figures are not something he, Liu Kai Xuan, can decide with a single word!"
Kaiyadun inquired, "Then what is your suggestion..."
"We should demand this money back and not let it drag on any longer!"
"Demand money?"
Kaiyadun's face contorted in distress, "That Liu Kai Xuan is a complete bandit!"
"If I were to reason with such a person, I would at least need them to be open to reason!"
Years ago, Kaiyadun had dispatched the imperial army to launch a fierce attack on the Kai Xuan Oilfield.
The result was that although the Kai Xuan Oilfield was captured, his royal palace was reduced to rubble.
In the end, Kaiyadun, under pressure, had no choice but to compromise and concede.
In fact, back then, Kaiyadun had wanted to bring the management rights of the Kai Xuan Oilfield under the control of the royal family.
After all, with Liu Kai Xuan's massive investment in its development, the oilfield's profits were now extremely substantial.
If he could control the oilfield, the Kai Ya Kingdom would instantly become incredibly wealthy.
However, reality was harsh. After losing that battle, Kaiyadun had never harbored such thoughts again.
Seta continued to explain, "Your Majesty, since Liu Kai Xuan is a businessman!"
"He must conduct himself according to the rules of the business world!"
"We are currently not engaging in armed conflict with him, but rather pursuing a legal process!"
"As long as we are in the right, we are bound to succeed!"
"Good!"
Kaiyadun nodded in agreement, "Then, in that case, send someone to communicate and discuss this with Liu Kai Xuan!"
"If this issue can be resolved through communication and negotiation, that would be the best outcome!"
"Even if an agreement cannot be reached, try to avoid any friction!"
Seta could only heave a sigh of helplessness at this point.
Given Kaiyadun's timid nature, the idea of him going to demand money from Liu Kai Xuan was simply wishful thinking!
The late Duke Maken had opposed Liu Kai Xuan and was ultimately eliminated by him!
If Kaiyadun were to confront Liu Kai Xuan now, the outcome would likely not be any better.
In that case, this matter could only be left unresolved.
Seta considered Kaiyadun to be weak and incompetent, but in reality, Kaiyadun had become smarter!
He had learned from his mistakes and possessed the ability to do so!
In fact, petroleum resources were not scarce in the Kai Ya Kingdom. If Kaiyadun wished to extract oil and make money, there were other oilfields to develop.
However, extracting oil in the Kai Ya Kingdom had certain difficulties, requiring both capital investment and technical expertise.
Liu Kai Xuan had invested a colossal amount of funds in the Kai Xuan Oilfield back then.
And all these investments were visible to the naked eye.
Numerous drilling facilities were built within the oilfield, and a significant amount of infrastructure was constructed around it.
Finally, to transport the oil resources out, Liu Kai Xuan had spent a fortune building a port and clearing out pirates.
The current glory of the Kai Xuan Oilfield was all built through Liu Kai Xuan's hard work.
If Kaiyadun were to try and seize assets from Liu Kai Xuan now, Liu Kai Xuan would undoubtedly fight back with all his might.
Understanding this, Kaiyadun actually lost much of his interest in plundering.
He sat in his royal palace, doing nothing, and simply by collecting taxes and dividends, he could make an endless amount of money.
Why should he risk his life?
...
Kai Xuan City, Liu Kai Xuan's office.
Ouyang Yu burst in, shouting as soon as she entered.
"Brother Kai Xuan, something bad has happened! That old fellow Kaiyadun is causing trouble again!"
"Just now, the governor of the Imperial Bank, Seta, sent a notice!"
"They are demanding that we hand over the detained 3.3 million yuan to the Imperial Bank!"
"If we cannot submit the funds in full by the stipulated deadline, we will face severe legal sanctions!"
Liu Kai Xuan smiled faintly, "Oh? I would like to see how severe the empire's laws truly are!"
Ouyang Yu was anxious, "Boss, their actions are clearly an intentional provocation!"
"No matter what, we absolutely cannot let their plans succeed!"
"We should take immediate action, assemble all our troops, and prepare for battle!"
Liu Kai Xuan waved his hand and smiled, "No need for such a grand mobilization. Just have the guards strengthen their vigilance."
Ouyang Yu's eyes suddenly lit up, "That's right, Boss. What if we assemble the guards and conduct an inspection!"
"This way, without engaging in battle, we can deter potential enemies!"
"Good!"
Liu Kai Xuan nodded in agreement, "Xiao Yu, that's a very good idea!"
"How about this..."
"When our oilfield celebrates its third anniversary in the future, let's organize a grand event!"
"Ah..."
Ouyang Yu pouted, "The third-anniversary celebration is still more than half a year away!"
"The trouble we are facing right now is significant. If we hold a military parade half a year from now, it might be too late."
Liu Kai Xuan said in a deep voice, "That's not how you should look at it!"
"Our Kai Xuan City is very safe right now. Since the Imperial Bank wants to take us to court?"
"Then there's nothing more to say. We will fight them in court!"
"Ah, fight them in court..."
Ouyang Yu was slightly taken aback. Liu Kai Xuan continued, "Hire a group of lawyers and establish a legal department!"
"In the future, if there are any legal disputes with the empire, let the legal department handle them!"
"Since we are doing business in the Kai Ya Kingdom, we must be prepared for long-term struggles with opposing forces!"
"Alright, I'll arrange this matter immediately!"
After Ouyang Yu left, Liu Kai Xuan put away the blueprints on his desk.
Then, Liu Kai Xuan couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "It seems someone else is stepping out to play the role of a buffoon!"
Once the company's legal department was established, its first task was to sue the Imperial Bank.
Since they wanted to play this game, Liu Kai Xuan was naturally prepared to see it through to the end!