Despite such a high level of economic development in Penglai Island, in reality, it did not bring much income to Luyang. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoDue to the low tax and high welfare policies of Penglai Island, the Penglai City Government is in a deficit state. In the first three quarters of this year, the fiscal revenue of the Penglai municipal government was only 250 billion, and the fiscal expenditure was as high as 630 billion!

According to Yu Hao's report, the fiscal deficit of the Penglai municipal government will reach 500 billion yuan this year, equivalent to a quarter of the fiscal deficit of the central government in China.

Lu Yang read the report, and the current government investment is mainly in the infrastructure construction of Jinlong District, Sihai District, Baiyu District, and Kunlun District, and the investment in the subway alone has reached 120 billion. In addition, there are expenses for the International Space Agency, Penglai University and other educational expenses.

In fact, Luyang did not include national defense spending in the government budget, otherwise the Penglai municipal government's fiscal deficit would have been even higher. This year, Penglai Island has carried out a major military expansion, just in terms of the navy, the cost of only two aircraft carriers is as high as 80 billion, which is still the cost price, the overall cost of 12 Royal Forest Army-class destroyers also exceeds 60 billion, plus 5 nuclear submarines, the total cost of these equipment is more than 155 billion!

However, just because of the government's fiscal deficit, Luyang should not be considered to have lost money on Penglai Island, in fact, the prosperity of Penglai Island has brought Luyang far more than the 500 billion yuan.

Although the Penglai municipal government ran a financial deficit, the Penglai Group made a lot of money for Luyang and filled the hole.

According to Su Yan's report, in the first 11 months of this year, Penglai Group's total revenue reached 7.9 trillion yuan, and the annual revenue should be able to reach 9.0 trillion yuan. Behind the high revenue is high profits, preliminary estimates, Penglai Group will bring about 3000 billion revenue to Luyang this year, and this is where Luyang's confidence lies.

Penglai Group is not a listed company, except for the core management, it is difficult for the outside world to know its operating conditions. However, from the operation of the subsidiaries of Penglai Group, it is not difficult to estimate an approximate situation. This year, Forbes magazine estimated Lu Yang's net worth at $10 trillion, although this is an unreliable number, but there is some basis.

And because of the existence of Lu Yang, the richest man in the world and the richest man in China have long been without a trace of suspense, and the second place in the annual list is the focus of everyone's attention.

"Wait a few more months, and you can build a second island." Lu Yang said in his heart.

Before New Year's Day, there is another festival on Penglai Island, and that is Christmas. Considering that 20% of the island's residents have a Christmas tradition, Luyang finally set Christmas as one of the official holidays on Penglai Island. It was not easy for Lu Yang to make this decision, in fact, he hesitated for a long time. Before that, more than 100,000 people had already called for it online.

Although Lu Yang compromised in the end, and the Christmas holiday began this year, he did not have the habit of celebrating Christmas. On December 24, Lu Yang returned home at five o'clock as usual.

"Why are you eating so early today?" Lu Yang asked with a smile when he saw that the food had been placed on the table. On weekdays, when Zhu Xiaotong is at home, their family starts dinner at 6 o'clock.

"After eating, we're going to Red Wall Square to watch the Christmas parade!" Lingling's mouth was quick, and he was the first to reply.

"Christmas parade? How did I not know? "It's the first time Lu Yang has heard of it.

"You've never paid attention to these, how can you possibly know." Zhu Xiaotong gave her husband a blank look.

Lu Yang smiled: "Okay, let's go together as a family." ”

"Are you sure you want to go to the Christmas parade?" Zhu Xiaotong looked at him strangely, as if he had seen something strange.

"Hey, it doesn't matter what festival he has, as long as it's lively and happy." Lu Yang sat down at the table and said.

After eating, Lu Yang's family, accompanied by bodyguards, went to the Red Wall Square.

Located between Huanghuai District and Sanxian District, Red Wall Square is the first large square on Penglai Island, named after the surrounding red wall. The square covers an area of 50,000 square meters and can accommodate 100,000 people to hold grand opportunities. Many festivals and gatherings on Penglai Island are held here, including traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival.

Near the Red Wall Square is a commercial area with all kinds of goods, and in fact, it is also one of the most prosperous commercial centers on Penglai Island. Red Wall Square is also a famous tourist attraction on Penglai Island, with more than 3 million tourists visiting it last year.

When Lu Yang and the others arrived, more than 30,000 people had gathered in the square.

"Why are there so many people today?" Lu Yang looked around, his brows furrowed, many of the people present were like them, they were the whole family, and there were many faces of Orientals.

"Everybody likes to be lively." Zhu Xiaotong held the two children and said with a smile that she liked this atmosphere very much.

In the center of the square, the Christmas parade has already begun.

Looking at the cheering crowd, Lu Yang was a little uneasy: "Wife, there are too many people here, let's go upstairs." ”

There is an antique castle tower on the east side of the Red Wall Square, which is the best place to see the square, but it is not open to ordinary people.

"Okay." Zhu Xiaotong looked around, and was also a little worried, although there were bodyguards around to protect them, they were carrying children after all.

Lu Yang and his group of twelve people were still at the edge of the square at this time, and they did a little to cover up and did not attract the attention of the surroundings.

Just as Lu Yang was about to go to the city tower, in the northwest area of Red Wall Square, where Western immigrants were most concentrated and the celebrations were the most enthusiastic, Mao Kunpeng and Liu Ze got together with a bag on his back.

"Is everyone ready?" Mao Kunpeng said in Liu Ze's ear.

Liu Ze nodded very contradictoryly: "It's all ready, but do you really want to do this?" ”

Mao Kunpeng's eyes showed a look of madness: "Do you regret it?" ”

Liu Ze said fearfully: "No, no." But we are here to promote the people, sovereignty and freedom of Penglai Island, and if we do so now, won't it become terrorism? ”

Mao Kunpeng lowered his body and grabbed Liu Ze in front of him: "We are freedom fighters, not terrorists, you have to remember this clearly!" ”

Liu Ze nodded.

"Don't be afraid, I've already arranged it, and there will be no danger." Mao Kunpeng saw that Liu Ze was trembling, and he was disdainful, but he still comforted him.

"I'm not afraid, I'm just worried that it's useless to do this, and I will have to sacrifice in vain in the end." Liu Zeqiang argued.

"Let me tell you, I've been here for more than three years, and I know the situation here best. No one knows better than me what works and what doesn't! Mao Kunpeng said fiercely.