Chapter 1057 The talk of the monarch and the minister
There are basically three places where the palace handles government affairs and receives nobles.
The outer court is the largest and most formal hall, responsible for discussing and handling the internal and foreign affairs of the empire. The inner court basically handles the government affairs of the emperor's direct territory. There are imperial prime ministers in the outer court and consuls in the inner court, each leading a group of
State ministers and officials handle less important aspects on behalf of the emperor, or improve the details of decision-making.
The emperor would deal with the parts that required imperial writing or personal reading in the imperial study. Sometimes the emperor would also receive ministers in the imperial study, but only those who were very close to him, or the prime minister or the consul himself, had this honor.
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The Grand Duke of Kawei grew up wearing the same pants as the emperor since he was a child. After entering the palace, he was directly led into the imperial study by his personal guards. Here, the old emperor was rushing to spend the end of the year for his New Year's holiday.
The government affairs accumulated during this period have been processed.
Duke Kawei, who was allowed to enter after a general communication, met with the old emperor's warm greetings: "Old guy, he looks alive and kicking, he's not dead yet."
"Your Majesty, I have become a transcendent and have beaten away the messengers of death countless times. Those who want me dead have to wait. Not only can I continue to serve you, but I can also serve your son. You
Your grandson, your great-grandson, for generations to come, I don’t know how long I can serve.”
"So, you have made up your mind to come back and help me, right? That's why you are so anxious. I have to complete the one-month journey in three days. Those who don't know may think that I am dead, and you rush over to attend the funeral.
Let’s divide the power by the way.”
"Ha, Your Majesty is serious. Sir, I am very old, my eyesight is dim, and I have to stop and take three breaths every two steps. I can no longer be used by Your Majesty. Throwing me back to my own territory to wait for death is the best choice."
After saying that, the old Duke pretended to cough twice and took a few breaths.
Seeing this poor acting, the emperor didn't even have the intention to criticize. He asked directly: "Tell me about it. What's going on?"
Although he didn't say it clearly, Kaweigong knew that this was getting straight to the point, and he didn't continue to pretend. He came to Beijing with such a high profile this time, and he had the intention of building momentum for the car. The purpose was not just to make himself famous.
He wanted to make money from his own industry, and he also wanted to promote the good things he realized to the entire empire. In fact, he had a heart of loyalty and strengthening the country.
Therefore, Mr. Kawei did not hide anything. After getting permission to use the water mirror screen, he explained the content prepared with the magician in advance to the old emperor using the earth's briefing method. And the old emperor immediately
At first he was curious about this novel way of explanation, but later, his attention was entirely focused on the content of the old Duke's briefing.
The advantages and disadvantages of cars are actually the same as what the old Duke and his son said. The same thing is said again here, just with an additional briefing to assist the explanation. But after all, the person speaking is different, so the old Duke is prepared to be different
Explain from a high point of view.
Even if military use is not considered, the economic benefits of trucks are considerable. The convenience that small cars bring to individuals will indirectly stimulate economic growth. This can be seen from the development of technology guilds.
Get clues.
When the sales staff responsible for contacting business and the craftsmen on duty began to deploy a large number of cars, the technical guild could be said to have experienced a wave of explosive growth. From the original operation only in District VI of the Holy City of Estali, it expanded its tentacles in one breath
It extends to the entire Holy City and absorbs all the craftsmen in the Holy City.
The key to allowing them to travel to every corner of the Holy City is a very convenient car.
What the Grand Duke said is not just a picture, but an actual situation supported by data from the Automobile Center, the Jialong Chamber of Commerce and the Technology Guild. Compared with strengthening the army, the transportation capacity reform brought about by automobiles can become a better
The key to a strong country. And this is something that no promising emperor, no matter how old he is, cannot care about.
The picture of skillfully operating the water mirror screen shows that the old emperor often uses related magic. The fingers of the other hand gently clasp the table, making a rhythmic and pleasant tapping sound. The emperor
Armin Kazharnia asked in a calm tone: "Old guy, are the numbers and growth changes you proposed really correct?"
"Are you worried that I am lying to others? If you are worried about this, send someone to the Holy City of Estali to stay for a while and see how the magician city looks now. How is it different from the past? Although the magic is still there
There are many towers, and it is a mess without proper planning. But I believe that anyone who is not blind can see the changes in the past and present. It is also obvious where the source of vitality is."
In the eyes of the Grand Duke, in the current Holy City of Estali, cars have not only entered the families and businesses of mainly technical guild members, but have also become a popular thing among magicians. The model and purpose of the car are more important than
In the past, there were many more to satisfy the mood of the masters who could not afford customized cars but still wanted to show off. And all of this was developed in just over a year.
The old emperor did not raise any more questions about the authenticity of the matter. In fact, he just asked casually before. As for the reason for not going into details, whether it was because he trusted the Grand Duke of Kawei or something else, others did not know. But he
There were still other things I wanted to know, so I asked: "You have said so much, what do you want me to do? You have never said this from the beginning to the end."
"Send personnel to study at automobile manufacturing and R&D centers, and then open automobile manufacturing plants in the capital for production. In terms of the military, we will gradually replace equipment and carry out military reform at the same time. In terms of people's livelihood and economy, we will use the convenience of automobiles to foster ownership
The technological middle class. Let their advantages expand, and while they earn money, their taxes can also increase."
The 'tax' of Lost Land basically depends on the mood of the lord. But as an empire, of course, it is impossible to have no system and regulations, and everything depends on mood. In addition to the land tax that has always been there since ancient times, Gwana
The empire also imposed taxes on commercial transactions.
At first glance, this prospect sounds pretty good, but it is not perfect enough. The old emperor asked: "Isn't there any other better way?"
Kaweigong spread his hands and said, "This is the best way I can think of."
"Moving the automobile manufacturing and R&D center you mentioned to the capital, or hiring that magician to build a second center? Wouldn't this be better than the method you thought of?" Old Emperor
Tell the story.
"The automobile manufacturing and R&D center I am talking about does not belong to me alone. In addition to the magician, there is also the Jialong Chamber of Commerce, who are also partners in that center. No matter what major decision is to be made,
All three parties need to agree. Even if you can handle the Jialong Chamber of Commerce, you know how complicated it will be to move the center. Instead of moving it, it is better to rebuild it."
Although the Grand Duke's tone was a bit high, more like he was blaming someone. But the old emperor pretended to be stupid and said: "Oh, this means that you also agree to build the second center."
"This should be a better method. But unfortunately, the magician will not cooperate obediently."