Denis is sitting on a high stone chair covered with a red carpet, her eyes are bright. These days, the pile of official documents she has approved has grown to a height of one person. And the number is still increasing. Pavel's delegation of power makes her even harder.
The once-satisfied Tsar is now immersed in the luxury of the palace and the food and wine. Sometimes, Dennis will feel tired. Why does the person who made the promise look like this now? But what can be done?
What? Perhaps her father had already seen all this clearly and advised her not to become a queen before Pavel ascended the throne. However, how could she understand all this at that time? She liked the Game of Thrones, but this was another story.
The poison made her addicted to it.
"queen?"
Minister Antonovich kindly reminded Denis. Only then did Denis recover from her thoughts of memories. She read the last official document and lay back tiredly. The soft feather cushions wrapped half of her body.
Dennis also showed a rare relaxed look.
"I'm thinking it's time to implement some new policies."
The queen held her forehead with one hand and frowned.
"Queen, do you have any new ideas?"
Antonovich also frowned and asked. Since the establishment of the Ministerial Office, several ministers have accompanied Queen Denis and helped her handle many affairs, making the state institutions operate at a high speed and reversing Kislev's post-war fatigue.
Situation. Although it was a bit forced to join when it was first established, after this period of operation, several ministers are still satisfied with the results of their work.
However, whenever the queen has an idea, everyone always frowns and looks troubled. It’s not that the queen’s idea is unrealistic or difficult to implement. It’s that the queen’s idea has always been to centralize power, and new ideas are often
Going in this direction. As a result, whenever new policies are announced and implemented, they will always be looked down upon by the Kislev nobles and local lords. Antonovich and his colleagues saw the eyes of the nobles of the kingdom.
There was resentment and dissatisfaction. They watched helplessly as their interests were swallowed up little by little, but they did not dare to say a word. Because Pavel, who was the Tsar, forcibly disarmed their armed forces. Everyone knew that Queen Denis was behind this.
No one dares to say who is causing trouble.
"I have read the latest financial report. The royal family and various administrative agencies still have a lot of expenses. Although the expenses for that day and that week are not too shocking, but when summed up, this is still a terrible number. If these expenses can
Save it…”
Dennis paused mid-sentence. Everyone present looked at each other. Needless to say, they already knew what the queen was planning. It would be understandable if this was an ordinary family. However, the royal family is different from ordinary aristocratic families.
Every move has extraordinary meaning and effect.
"I think so. If it can be saved, the funds will be enough to help the poor in the city."
Denis said thoughtfully. She did not notice that what she said to herself made the ministers present look at each other. The trend of frugality has been like this since the early days of Kislev. However,
The kings passed down from generation to generation did not inherit the fine traditions of their ancestors. More often, it was the complete opposite. While the poor were picking up garbage in the city and eating rotten food, the royal nobles still lived a picky material life.
, even fruits must be eaten freshly picked, and meat must be wild.
"The trend of frugality starts from the palace."
Dennis suggested.
"I'm afraid His Majesty the Tsar may not agree..."
Minister Tolichka whispered.
Dennis's face darkened, but when he thought about it carefully, Torichka's words were not unreasonable. To promote frugality, the first and most difficult thing to do is probably the Tsar himself... Pavel is now sitting on a throne made of silver.
, wearing a gold crown inlaid with precious stones, and even the servants around him wore underwear made of silk. It is indeed difficult for him to be frugal...
But Denis has made up her mind. She remembered Pavel's vow that he would do anything for the revival of Kislev. Denis only hoped that he could still remember these words now.
"On the Tsar's side, I will find a way."
"My queen, I'm afraid the problem is not just as simple as His Majesty the Tsar. How to set up frugality, how to set limits, and what are the penalties for exceeding it? To what extent are frugal rewards given? Should it be spread nationwide?
Or should we pilot it in Kislev first? These are all matters worthy of discussion. Of course, we will respond to your call, Queen, and contribute our own strength to Kislev. But people’s hearts are unpredictable, and I’m afraid it’s not the case.
Every Kislev noble thinks so..."
Torichka reminded in a low voice.
As a veteran of the previous dynasty, Tolichka witnessed the changes of the two dynasties. He knew that as early as the reign of Snow Queen Katerina, there were many internal conflicts in Kislev. Some conflicts were resolved after the civil war, and
Some have been retained.
And Dennis also knew the meaning of the minister's words. A seemingly simple and sensible policy may not be so easy to implement. The frugal policy can indeed save a lot of expenses, but whether the tsar, who is accustomed to a luxurious life, can accept it and whether he can adapt to it is still a question.
Something happened.
In addition, it is difficult to ask Kislev officials, large and small, to practice frugality. It is bound to be resented by some people. If public expenditures are reduced, no one will be happy with it, and there are even some people.
, originally reaping the benefits of public expenditures, once the frugal policy comes down, it will be difficult for these people to make money from it... There will definitely be a lot of complaints in the entire Kislev Palace. The most important thing is, is it necessary to make enemies for yourself because of this matter?
This is a question worth considering for Dennis. After all, since the establishment of the Ministerial Office, there have been constant gossips in Kislev. The nobles are talking privately about the queen taking power and excluding the king. They are discussing that the Ministerial Office will
All power was gathered together, and Tsar Pavel was left alone...
Those voices did not dare to be mentioned on the stage, but were discussed quietly in the dark. They were like a group of rats squeaking in the sewer, always making annoying noises in invisible corners.
Fortunately, Pavel has always ignored such voices, or rather believed in his wife. But trust always has limits. As the saying goes, a lie will turn into the truth if told a thousand times. This is always a suspense
A sharp sword in Dennis' heart.
It is difficult to be a king, but it is even harder to be a queen who holds power... At this time, Dennis always hopes that he has a backing, even if it is just a spiritual backing. Unfortunately, his father is not around, and Pavel... alas...