All members of the Second Branch arrived at the Orchid Tower, and the camp and the special train "Deflinger" were handed over to the "Railway Gendarmerie" for management.
The dinner party has not officially started yet, and the Orchid Tower is still being decorated intensively, but distinguished guests have already arrived one after another.
The reporters came earlier than the distinguished guests. Looking at the whole of Semlia, these Western reporters also have one of the best speeds.
Whenever a guest arrives, they will announce it immediately.
However, within a few minutes of the broadcast, he was taken away for tea because the reporter's report was unrevealing.
Even if Henry McDowell, the leader of the local representatives and Speaker of the Assembly, did not appear at the Orchid Tower, he should not casually say that he was excluded and hurt the feelings of the citizens. This would be very detrimental to the empire's united front work.
They were taken away for tea, and the temporary substitution of people without direct arrest was considered relatively restrained.
Li En, who was at the rear, happened to see this scene when he came in from the side door. When he saw the familiar strand of pink hair in the team, a few drops of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
As expected of Weiwei's team, they dare to broadcast and speak about anything.
However, Weiwei belongs to the "Empire Times" after all, and she has accumulated achievements in the civil war. The most she can do is scold her, and she will be fine after being detained until the dinner is over.
So I just laughed it off and followed Rufus' instructions all the way to the VIP lounge next to the banquet hall to line up and wait for the VIPs to receive me.
It was Prince Oribat and Princess Elfin who were notified before. In fact, Governor Rufus, President Irina and Chief Regniz also participated.
The highest-ranking dignitaries in the inspection team and the highest local officials gathered together, which put considerable pressure on the students. Each one of them stood in a standard military posture and did not dare to breathe.
The distinguished guests did not participate in the reception casually, each of them had a close connection with Thorz.
Olibat is the former chairman of the board of directors of Thorz. He also graduated from Thorz and was ranked first in the academic year at that time.
Rufus, Regniz, and Irina are the former directors who worked with Olibat.
Even if they no longer have the status of directors, the three of them are inseparable from Thorz. The second branch is interning in the jurisdiction of Rufus. Rivers, where the school is located, falls under the jurisdiction of Regnitz. All the guidance equipment in the school
They are all provided by Irina - in comparison, the identity of the director is not important at all.
Alfin's twin brother Cedric is studying at the main school, and Alfin himself has considered transferring to Thorz.
Even Elysee, the only one who is not considered a VIP but is just a follower of the princess, also has the identity of Rean's sister.
This interview was actually just about introducing each person one by one, explaining their relationship and hopes for Thorz. After every important person had spoken, the interview came to an end.
Large-scale interviews are like this. If I really want to say something, they are all individual appointments after the large-scale interview.
After the reception, the students officially began their security duties and were taken to the designated floor where Michael explained and issued specific requirements.
Rean, the new Class VII and Tida were taken to the VIP lounge on the 36th floor, where the big bosses had to have individual appointments.
Because they are all related people, there is no need to be as restrained in speaking as in a group interview.
The first people I met were Chief Regniz and President Irina, as well as Machias's father and Alyssa's mother whom I met before. Just visit them as juniors.
Tida is the same. She currently has a good relationship with Irina and keeps in touch. Erica shows off her daughter to Irina when she has nothing to do - why is my daughter so cute, why is my daughter so good - let
The latter is very nerve-wracking.
Tida had no choice but to do this. After all, her mother had been doing the same thing for more than ten years. It is estimated that Tida's name was already resounding throughout the world of Sisemlia.
After the usual pleasantries, the two of them also shared some big news. This was the fundamental purpose of the meeting.
Regnitz revealed the eight major cities that will soon be revealed, namely the five major cities of the original empire, the crimson imperial capital Heimdall, the azure sea capital Ordis, the emerald capital Baleahat, the black silver steel capital Lulei, and the chalk
The old capital of Saint-Jacques, together with Chulai City, the former Chulai City State, Khaliask, the capital of Northampton Autonomous Prefecture, and the commercial city of Closbell, which were successively annexed in the past ten years, formed the core of the eight new empires.
The purpose is of course not to show that there are more "cities" in the empire, but to further promote reforms and allow the eight major cities to adopt a unified tax rate.
Originally, because the empire adopted the aristocratic system of enfeoffment and territorial states, local lords had the right to independently determine the tax rate except for the portion paid to the imperial capital. This directly led to different tax systems in different regions and greatly hindered the development of business.
The adoption of a unified tax system will not only free major companies from cumbersome tax rate calculations, but also fundamentally curb the ambitions of the aristocracy - if you have taxes, you will have money, and if you have money, you can rebel. On the contrary, if you don't have money, you just want to
The rebels can't afford equipment or military pay.
Although this will definitely be strongly opposed by the nobles, this is the general trend, and the three new major cities plus the imperial capital governed by Regnitz will definitely vote in support. On paper, it is already four to four.
If things go on like this, the decline of the aristocracy is inevitable. In the end, even if it will not be abolished, the aristocracy will become in name only, closer to honor and a guarantee.
I have to say that this is a very subtle move, and it is difficult for people in the state like Yuna not to support it - because the same tax rate as the imperial capital is a tax reduction for Crossbell, which means that the entire Crossbell economy will
With further development, people's income will also increase.
Irina provided some data on train guns.
Dragunov class, new train gun.
The successor model of the train cannon that was once equipped in Galeria Fortress and deterred the entire territory of Crossbell.
In addition to maintaining firepower comparable to the old model, it also overwhelmingly improves mobility, solving the train gun's biggest shortcoming.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! The original train gun could only be installed in a fixed location, and it was extremely troublesome to disassemble and assemble. Although it was powerful, it was not difficult to target. But now it is different. It can be moved at any time if necessary.
When moving, you can rely on major railways to move and carry out devastating strikes against designated targets.
It's just that there are advantages and disadvantages. It's convenient for you to use it, and it's equally convenient to use it if it falls into the hands of the enemy. Before the comeback, someone used the train gun in reverse, posing a major threat to Haidu. The next internship location of the second branch is
In Haidu.
Rean is already thinking about how to eliminate this threat. This thing is no child's play.
Personally handing over such a large-scale order is also one of the important reasons for Irina to come here.
If what Regniz brought was good news, then what Irina said was absolutely bad news. Except for Altina, everyone including Tida looked unhappy.
Of course, Irina didn't say this to scare people, but she wanted the students to see clearly the current situation, the empire's, Crossbell's, and the possibilities and grim realities they will have in the future. How to face all of this is
The world of adults.
Yuna couldn't help but ask about Speaker McDowell. Neither of them knew about this and had no chance to meet. This made Yuna even more worried about whether there was something wrong with his health.
That person is very old. He works hard for Crossbell all day long and has won the respect of the residents of Crossbell. The words that the reporter said that hurt the feelings of the citizens are definitely not lies, otherwise he would not have been taken away by the security personnel -
- If he continues to promote it, it is really possible that the people's hearts, which have finally settled down, will become unstable.
It is worth mentioning that when leaving to go to the next VIP room, Irina stopped Rean alone.
"I've heard what Sharon said about it, and I've seen all the information you sent me. That person is not wrong. Regarding his matter, we will set up a special time to have a talk. You can contact Sharon directly, and I will
Make time specifically.”
"I understand, I will arrange it as soon as possible." Rean nodded, and the fists hidden in his sleeves clenched involuntarily.
If Irina's support can be won, there will be a lot more room for maneuver.
Black Alberisi, just wait and see.
PS: It’s been a bit boring recently, but I have to write. I will find a way to jump over it as soon as possible, and it will be over soon if I endure it for a while. Next, let’s see my cool operation, how to ask the heart of Lloyd, and the entire support department - Li
The biggest difficulty that I thought of before will be revealed, and that is by no means empty talk.