Many surrounding countries were unable to use force against Downton due to the intervention of Maximilian II, so they all held their breath and waited to see his joke.
A commoner who has not received higher education, no, he should be a postman who dropped out of school, will definitely destroy Delankfurt. The Hand of the King is not that easy, but more than a month later, they were surprised to find that this
The country is developing in a benign direction that they did not expect, especially the two major projects of the free trade zone and reconstruction projects, which shocked them even more.
They can't learn about the free trade zone because it is limited by the geographical environment, but they can learn about the reconstruction plan. You must know that the weaker the national power of a country, the more slums it has, which means that the potential that can be tapped is huge, so the reconstruction project
In an instant, it spread to many northern countries.
Of course, the demolition work in other countries is not as peaceful as Downton. The big businessmen and nobles are the type who cannot afford to do anything early. Driven by huge profits, they even do not hesitate to use force to clear out the poor and compensate them?
Damn it, the noble Lord has been kind enough without breaking these people's heads.
You must know that this is the Western Continent where slavery has not been eliminated. To the nobles, human life is just a number!
Downton didn't know that his plan had brought huge shock to the northern countries. As the violent demolitions spread and bloodshed continued, the people's dissatisfaction and anger were also accumulating. When it reached the boiling point, sooner or later it would explode.
And that's when his army will arrive.
For more than a month, Downton was very busy, immersed in documents every day, but the harvest was huge, especially the arrival of the Lombard envoy, which made him overjoyed.
The previous unification war proved that Downton was a rising star. Maximilian II was very satisfied, but he did not expect that an even bigger surprise was yet to come. Downton's reforms allowed him to see this.
The outstanding talents of young people in domestic affairs.
Even if he doesn't care about Sissi's face, the second generation will intervene in the government affairs of Frankfurt and drive a nail in the north. He will help Downton, but the price will be huge. After all, there is no such thing as a free lunch.
, but after seeing Frankfurt’s performance in the past month, he decided to make the contract as favorable as possible.
"Free help? No need, it should be mutually beneficial!"
When facing the middle-aged envoy, Downton remained humble and did not say anything.
"Haha. You probably don't know what His Majesty's words mean." The corner of the envoy's mouth twitched. "If other kings received such a promise, they would kneel down and kiss His Majesty's boots with joy."
"Let me say it again, Frankfurt does not need charity. Our cooperation is a win-win situation. If you are not willing, I can find other empires!"
At the negotiation table, Downton's tone gradually became tougher.
"you……"
The special envoy looked at Downton and laughed angrily. He had also been to many countries. Wherever he went, he would not only be entertained with delicious food and drinks, but also receive large sums of bribes. But this one was good, he only had three meals a day.
Let's not talk about the normal level, and start negotiating. It's like an uncle, as if he is rushing to ask for help.
"Don't want to? Then please come back!"
During the first negotiation, Downton left after saying these words. The special envoy originally thought that Downton was just pretending. But it was not until he left and showed off to him for three days that the special envoy really became anxious.
The special envoy is not an idiot to be able to get such a position. I heard that Princess Sissi and this young man are good friends, and His Majesty also appreciates him very much, otherwise he would not have given such preferential treatment.
During the third negotiation, the special envoy failed to see Downton, and was replaced by Abagong.
Not to mention third-rate countries, even second-rate countries did not dare to let a goblin show up. This would cause war, but the envoy tolerated it in the end.
"This is impossible!"
Looking at the various cooperation agreements handed over by Abagong, the special envoy almost went crazy.
"Don't worry, if there is no dispute, what is negotiation?"
Abagon is very confident that the contract he made with Homer is not only full of traps, but also extremely beneficial to himself.
"I feel unwell today, so the negotiation will be rescheduled!"
The special envoy found that the subordinates he brought could not understand the contracts at all. He was so nervous that he wiped his sweat and left. After studying for a night, he could only send a message to the country and send professional economic experts to solve the problem.
The contract was too harsh, and the special envoy could not make the decision at all. He could only send back a copy and let the second generation make a decision.
"Haha, yes, this is the style that the young people I like should have!"
When the second son looked at those contracts, he was not angry. Instead, he admired Downton even more. After all, he did not rely on Sissi's relationship to blackmail him, but showed his true talents and learning.
The newly established free trade zone in Frankfurt requires various supplies and exports of various raw materials. After all, with the strength of a third-rate country, some items cannot be processed, so it needs to cooperate with a big empire.
Of course, the commercially developed Lombardy is the best partner, but other empires are also fine. Besides, at the national level, economic cooperation is actually a complement to political cooperation.
After II replied to the letter, Downton not only signed dozens of cooperation agreements, but also opened the logistics company agreed with Sissi, named Sword and Rose.
On the day the contract was signed, Downton informed the whole country in the form of an announcement.
The people were excited. You must know that when a big empire signs a contract with a weak country, it always takes advantage. However, the "Twenty-One Agreements" signed by Downton are mutual aid and take advantage of each other.
Rumors about Sissi and Downton being a couple began to spread, sweeping the streets across the country. Otherwise, why would the Second Prince treat Downton so favorably? Unless he was his illegitimate child.
The contract brings more orders and more trade, which naturally creates more job opportunities. As long as people are not lazy, the salary they can get will definitely increase. This is the most direct proof that life has become better.
Therefore, Downton's reputation has skyrocketed, and it is unparalleled for a while.
If the influence of the previous country is completely eradicated, it will naturally lead to a better life to make the common people forget about it.
Downton had captured a lot of money from several wars. With his current financial resources, he could completely support the army, so he planned to exempt the country from taxes for three years. However, Homer stopped him in the end.
"Absolutely fair, but unfair. I just want to ask, why do northerners enjoy the tax exemption policy? Have they contributed to your cause?"
Homer's words made Downton fall into deep thought.
"Treating everyone equally will make the civilians feel lucky. They feel that they can get rewards without paying, and then they lose their ambition. Of course, they will also be dissatisfied. At least those people from the southern border who follow you to fight will feel that they have suffered a loss."
What Homer is most satisfied with is that Downton can listen to advice. No matter how proud he is, he will never be complacent.
The Downton Fire killed more than 100,000 young people in the Southern Territory, causing many families to be broken up and their lives in trouble.
Downton issued a declaration of guilt and made every family tax exempt for five years.
As soon as this decree came out, the families who were originally resentful towards Downton suddenly became a little angry after seeing his sinful edict and enjoying the preferential policies.
You know, these people died in the battle with Downton. It stands to reason that not only will they not be able to enjoy these policies, but they will have to increase taxes to make up for their mistakes. In comparison, these families are undoubtedly living in paradise.
After experiencing the dream world, Downton knows the importance of public relations, so he has been working on it. As long as there is an opportunity, he will always imprint a positive image in the minds of ordinary people.
Downton was born in the West, so when people from the West walked on the road, they felt superior to others and thought they would enjoy the most preferential policies. However, after the decree was promulgated, everyone was dumbfounded.
All the hometowns of soldiers who fought with Downton will enjoy tax exemption policy, while other areas will have their taxes doubled.
The people in the West were in an uproar and were dissatisfied, but after the reason was announced, all the voices disappeared. No one sympathized with them, but despised them. Even the people in the West were embarrassed to shout.
As the Duke of the West, Downton directly promulgated the tax exemption decree and brought a bumper harvest in the first year, which was quite impressive. However, how did the people of the West repay him when they faced the war? They actually ignored the mobilization of the police.
make.
"People in the West just feed unfamiliar wolves!"
I don’t know when, the people of the Westerlands have become synonymous with traitors. Wherever they go, they will be looked down upon. This is also an invisible reminder to the people at all times not to betray Downton.
The northern and eastern territories are tax-free for one year, but because Downton re-enacted the tax law based on the data provided by Homer and abolished dozens of exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes, the lives of common people are better than before.
In addition, Downton has also established a direct inspection agency. Once citizens are exploited by tax officials, they can report directly. Once verified, the tax officials will be hanged directly.
The citizens are not stupid. After looking at the clear tax collection details, they calculated the taxes to be paid, and then they were full of hope for the next three years. At least in these three years, no one hopes that Downton will fall.
Downton is young and energetic. While carrying out economic development, he also began to review the public service system. A large number of idle public officials were eliminated. These all entered the government through connections, received salaries and high benefits, but passed the exam.
With a leisurely life, he would never allow this kind of thing to happen.
The Dark Rangers like conspiracy and assassination the most, so Downton set up an agency called the Eye of Odin, which is responsible for monitoring officials at all levels and spying on intelligence.
Beyoncé served as the top official. Within a week of taking office, nearly a thousand officials were hanged. For a time, the officialdom was in chaos, and no one dared to have any small thoughts anymore.
When the officials govern the Qingming Festival, officials no longer have a condescending attitude. Civilians are the easiest to feel it. In the past, people always ignored them when doing things, and the efficiency was extremely slow. But now, they all work with smiling faces, and they have no regard for these people.
He had a good impression, but knowing that these changes were brought about by Downton, his prestige rose again.
While politics, economy, and people's livelihood are all being resolved, Downton has not forgotten the military. After all, only by seizing military power can his rule be stable.
Downton lent the Ancient Spear to Tarnan and asked him to return to the far north of Iceland and recruit another group of barbarians. In fact, he had thought about building a portal between the two places, but now everything is waiting to be done. Homer
He really couldn't leave, and the cost was too huge, which he couldn't afford, so he could only put the plan on hold for the time being.
The eight mistresses moved very quickly and sent a message, saying that soldiers were being selected and the most elite subordinates must be selected for Downton.
After enjoying the sunshine and breeze on the surface, the Dark Iron dwarves never wanted to go back underground, so Barty took a leave of absence and returned to the tribe to move all the tribesmen here.
Downton told him to recruit as many dwarves as possible, and the salary would definitely be satisfactory.
Batty patted his chest and assured that there were many dwarf tribes, and as a member of the tomb-guarding clan, he had a lot of friends.
As his rank increased, Downton could no longer enter the lava secret realm, but Thyssen's father could. He went back and recruited as many Krupp giants as possible.
Whether it is the construction of steam airships, the construction of goblin bombs, or even the construction of armor, a large number of Krupps are needed. Downton will never let these outstanding craftsmen go. In the past, he had no money and no status, so he wanted to
When recruiting, people would ignore him, but it was different now. As the King's Hand, he had the confidence to throw money and official positions at him. He didn't believe those Krupps could resist the temptation.
Abagon sent people to Lombardy with a large amount of money to buy goblins who worked in major chambers of commerce. They knew the value of these slaves, so they naturally refused to agree, but the second son sold it to Downton to save face and stand up for him.
, so those big businessmen had to let it go.
As a large number of goblins entered Frankfurt, Downton gained the nickname of Goblin Duke in addition to the nicknames of Native Duke and Savage Duke.
No way, ordinary people don't know that these goblins are talented people who are good at economics.
The foreign orcs didn't contribute much in the war, but because of Charlotte, Downton didn't treat them badly, but there was no need to think about the tax exemption policy.
On the third day after Barak became the Hand of the King in Downton, he sent people to send heavy gifts and greetings. The current tauren is not the down-to-earth tauren of the past who could even hit the son of a town with a plate on his face.
I have to accompany the guy with a smiley face. His business group has radiated almost one-fifth of the tribes on the Sunset Prairie, and it is still spreading.
Downton's increased strength also means that Barak's expansion speed can be accelerated.
Why did the Second World agree to those contracts? This business road also played a major role. Because of tens of thousands of years of war, racial beliefs, and contradictory relationships, orcs and humans hardly trade with each other.
There are several trade zones on the border, but they are always destroyed by extreme racists, so they cannot last long. So, driven by huge profits, there are countless smugglers on this trade road, but this is not the case.
The guy with the waistband dared not even close his eyes while sleeping.
Downton is different. He only needs to hand over the goods to Barak, which can save a lot of trouble.
There are many races in the orcs, and internal fighting is constant. It is very risky for Barak to haul goods, but he is an orc after all and can easily establish many relationships, at least much easier than a human like Downton. (To be continued.