Cru Fernando sat absently at the huge round table in the royal conference room, looking at the gorgeous chandeliers on the ceiling, listening to the imperial finance minister Luke reading a big article about the Empire's tax revenue throughout the year last year, but he was thinking in his heart
A lot.
Cruy Fernando was crowned at the age of 20 and became Fernando XIII in order. It was the tenth year this year. Over the years, the imperial government has almost been almost always ruled by Luke, the Imperial Minister of Finance and Chad
Controlling, many times, Fernando XIII was just a symbol of a country.
This kind of life made it difficult for the ambitious Fernando XIII to accept. Fortunately, his father, Fernando XII, left him with General Orlando. Although this devout Holy Knight married Luke's eldest daughter, he was in charge of the royal family.
With the blessing of the God of War and the trust of His Majesty, he became the highest military commander of the imperial capital, commanding the most powerful army of the empire, the Royal Knights. This powerful cavalry unit has not yet been established since it was established two hundred years ago.
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Originally, the Imperial Finance Minister Luke and the Imperial Government Minister Chad were mutually restrained, and there was also the head of the Royal Knights Orlando and the highest military commander of the imperial capital. The empire has been in good weather for the past ten years, and the government is harmonious. Although there are still rebellions such as Senate from time to time,
All were eliminated one by one by Orlando.
But in the heart of the young Fernando XIII, he always held his breath. He claimed to be healthy, energetic, had time and ability to restore the glory of his ancestors, and fulfilled the wish that Fernando I did not fulfill: "Conquering the orc tribe in the north
, completely resolve the orc invasion in the south; the south devours the various lords and no longer let them rule the throne," and make the sacred alliance empire established by Fernando I a truly unify the entire continent.
So, after several years of preparation, Fernando XIII began a series of plans, first selecting capable personnel from the Royal Competition and reusing them, and then let the Royal Academy secretly cultivate the needs of the country to govern.
Talents from all walks of life were gradually promoted and recruited. At the end of last year, Fernando XIII seized the opportunity and used an optional excuse to undermine the imperial finance minister Luke, and to all the talents he had cultivated in recent years.
Promoted and took over the collection of Imperial taxes.
In the view of this young Fernando XIII, everything needs to be rich at the beginning. As long as you control the source of the economy, you can make a big move. He has even made a comprehensive and huge plan to prepare for the future
We will unfold one by one within a few years, and hope that this plan can achieve its wish within ten years.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty?" Fernando XIII was distracted by his huge plan, and felt his sleeves being pulled. He came to his senses and saw the royal magician Catherine Lanti sitting beside him.
Gently pulling his sleeve, Fernando XIII looked at her with inquiring eyes, and then heard Luke's slightly unhappy voice saying, "Your Majesty, you are distracted!"
Fernando XIII turned red. During this period, he was a little proud and often immersed in his beautiful design. He had been distracted many times like this.
"Mr. Luke, Your Majesty has been busy with government affairs these days and has some lack of rest. Please forgive me." Catherine Lanti, who was appointed as his magic consultant by Fernando XIII, explained to Luke in a low voice, resolving this embarrassment.
atmosphere.
Luke frowned slightly, and then immediately unconscious. Although he knew that Catherine Lanti was just reveling Fernando XIII's distractedness, he was facing the ruler of the empire, so he was not convenient for him to say too deeply.
, too heavy. So Luke picked up the wooden cup in front of him and took a sip of the water inside. In the huge plan of Fernando XIII, saving money was a very important part, including the fact that he could only drink water during the Royal Conference.
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Luke took a short break with the action of drinking water for a few seconds, and gave Fernando XIII time to adjust his mind, and then said, "Your Majesty, I just remembered the income situation last year. The tax revenue of the imperial capital was 9 million yuan the year before.
Last year it was 8 million; the tax on sunrise city the year before yesterday was 8 million, and last year it was 6 million; the tax on Haifeng City the year before yesterday was 18 million, and last year it was 15 million; the total tax on chambers of commerce, business alliances and other cities in the south led by Liberty Paradise was
22 million, only 19 million last year. The tax revenue of lords in various places was 12 million the year before yesterday, and last year it was, well, less than 1 million. Among them, Sek City just recovered, without any taxes, and an additional 350,000 was spent."
Luke did not read a set of numbers, Fernando XIII's face turned pale. After Luke finished reading all the taxes of the empire last year, Fernando XIII asked in a stiff voice: "What was the total tax revenue last year."
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Luke hesitated for a moment and read a number: "49 million."
"Damn it!" Fernando XIII stood up in disobedience, slapped the table with his hand and said, "Luke! As the Imperial Finance Minister, how do you explain this matter? 49 million? This little money is not enough at all
The Empire’s normal expenses, what else to talk about 'conquering orcs and integrating the South'?"
Luke closed his mouth tightly without answering. Chad, who was sitting beside him, still his face remained unchanged, but his heart was filled with laughter. His old rival Luke was scolded by His Majesty in person. This was always a joyful thing
The royal magician Serena Lanti attended such a meeting because of Fernando XIII's favor. She was very self-aware and basically only listened and didn't say anything from beginning to end. As for the other dozen officials present, she attended the meeting.
, in terms of identity and status, they were not as good as Luke and Chad. When they saw His Majesty get angry, they buried their heads deeply, fearing that His Majesty will suddenly be angry with him.
Fernando XIII didn't care about other people's behavior. He stared at Luke with his eyes. He was even more angry when he saw Luke dealing with him with such an uncooperative attitude. His shouting was in the empty royal conference room.
Echoing inside: "It's a total of 20 million less than the previous year, 20 million is enough to build another Royal Knights! What's going on? Ah, I understand, it must be corruption, damn it, these killings
There are endless greedy guys, I will let someone investigate this matter thoroughly! Luke, I know that many of your tax officials are not clean, you must give me an explanation!"
A trace of anger appeared in Luke's eyes, but he immediately suppressed it. Facing the supreme ruler of the empire, Luke would remain rational even if he was angry. Luke slowly stood up and adjusted it.
In his own mood, after Luke stood up, he calmly said to the furious Fernando XIII: "If you insist on giving you an explanation, please remove my position as the Minister of Finance of the Empire, as for me
Maybe they are a little greedy for the tax officials under their charge, but I can guarantee that they will only embezzle more than one million yuan a year."
"Very good!" Fernando XIII gritted her teeth and pointed her finger at Luke's nose, saying, "Luke, you admit that you are corruption, it's great! Do you think I dare not kill you?"
"Your Majesty, as the supreme ruler of the empire, you can kill anyone you want to kill." Luke calmly replied in the face of Fernando XIII's accusation: "But I must remind you, first, I just said
It was to admit that my subordinates were corruption, not to admit that I was corruption; second, the taxes last year were not collected by my subordinates.”
As soon as Luke finished speaking, the entire royal conference room suddenly became quiet. Even the furious Fernando XIII closed his mouth. That's right, it was this Fernando XIII who undermined Luke last year.
The power to collect taxes that were originally within the scope of the duties of the Secretary of Finance led to the current situation. No matter how unreasonable Fernando XIII could not punish Luke for this matter.
"No matter what, the tax revenue of the empire has greatly reduced. As the imperial finance minister, you have an unshirkable responsibility!" How could the young and competitive Fernando XIII admit in public that it was his impatience that caused this in front of his subordinates?
There were serious consequences, and at the same time he felt a little angry. If Luke buried his head in admitting and humbly accepting his scolding, he would satisfy Fernando XIII's vanity about power, maybe he would slowly find a way to make up for this matter, but now
Luke actually confronted himself in a humble tone, so Fernando XIII said: "Now I announce that I will be removed from the position of Minister of Finance of the Empire of Luke and I will serve as the other person in person!"
"As you wish! Your Majesty." Luke calmly accepted the orders of Fernando XIII. His face remained unchanged, slowly stood up, bowed slightly to Fernando XIII, and then said: "Abide by you
The will of I have now become a civilian, and I have no power to appear in the Royal Conference Room, please allow me to sue."
After saying this, Luke looked at Fernando XIII deeply, turned around and walked out.
Fernando XIII looked at Luke with a pale face. He didn't expect that the other party could accept such a calm order. In order to hit Luke hard, Fernando XIII changed his mind and added another order:
"Given the sharp decline in tax revenue of the Empire last year, Victor will no longer serve as the Royal Chief Magician from tomorrow, nor will he teach at the Royal Academy of Magic. The Empire will give Victor a monthly subsidy of 250,000 gold coins and 150,000 magic materials.
Subsidy cancelled!”
This sentence made Luke, who was walking at the door, tremble slightly. Fernando XIII raised his head high with the pleasure of revenge, and looked at Luke from top to bottom. He even
I hope to see Luke begging him for a moment. But Luke just stopped for a moment, and did not look back, and continued to walk out of the Royal Conference Room.
Fernando XIII watched Luke walk out of the room, then turned his gaze to Chad, who was sitting at the round table, who looked at Fernando XIII with an extremely respectful attitude. This action gave Fernando XIII's vanity unprecedented
Satisfied, from now on, he expelled Luke and conquered Chad, and the real rule of the entire empire will officially belong to him.
Fernando XIII looked around and said in a majestic voice: "Now, let's discuss how to deal with this financial crisis, I think..."
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Without discussion or objection, Fernando XIII made a series of plans according to his wishes with confidence, and other personnel in the Royal Conference Room had either buried their heads lower or had been imitating Chad's appearance and showed their faces.