Chapter 346

"Ah!" The chancellor of the exchequer trembled suddenly and cried, "Your Highness! It's not going to work! "

Unexpectedly, the Regent was not angry because he was against his orders. The young monarch took a deep breath. His eyes were complicated, and then slowly, word by word, he said: "Lord MUNEs, take the orders! My decision will not change. "

The financial secretary, Mr. MUNEs, felt a deep heaviness in his eyes! It's too heavy to breathe.

However, as the finance minister of the Empire, he still firmly remembered his duties. The old man bit his teeth and suddenly fell on his knees. He looked up at the Regent

"Your Highness! No taxes! For many years, the Empire's military expenditure was huge and heavy. Although the southern provinces were rich, they had increased taxes six times in the past ten years for military expenditure! If you add more, I'm afraid there will be trouble! And... To set up a main combat corps, the first year's military expenditure should be at least 10 million, and the next year's military expenditure should be at least 8 million! With the current financial strength of the Empire, it is impossible to do so! If only by raising taxes... I'm afraid there will be riots in the south in less than two years! "

The Regent's fierce look in his eyes turned again, and suddenly he gave a long sigh: "I know what you said, MUNEs. In this way... The tax increase will only be increased for one year, and the original tax rate will be restored next year! But this year's tax must be increased!! As for later... Later. "

talk later?

The chancellor of the exchequer can't help bursting with fire!

What do you mean later? How could he be so irresponsible?!

A 200000 army of landlords. To build it up, we need at least 10 million gold coins for military spending! Then, 200000 people live every year, weapons, horses, grain and grass have to be maintained and replaced... No matter how much money is saved, more than 8 million gold coins are needed every year! Tax will be increased this year, but not next year. But from tomorrow, where will the eight million gold coins come from? Let these 200000 people starve to death?!

Unfortunately... The old Chancellor didn't know. The Regent's mind at the moment is different!

What is the annual military expenditure in the future?

Hum... There's no need to consider these!

Once the war starts, 100000 people or 200000 people... What more money do you want after you die?!

Besides

Do we have a choice?!

Just above the hall, everyone was stunned. They didn't know this wise monarch. Today, everyone is suspicious, but they dare not speak

Suddenly, outside the hall, a court waiter came in in a hurry. Then knelt on the ground: "Your Highness! Tulip is here... "

The Regent raised his eyebrows and looked at the waiter angrily: "son of a bitch! Now that tulip is here, just let him come in directly! What else is to be announced? "

The waiter trembled with fright and said quickly, "Your Highness... Duke tulip, he didn't come alone. He brought a hundred people and fifty carriages... He said that all these things would be brought in and transported to the gate of the hall... The guards wanted to check the things in the carriage, but tulip was not allowed to... "

"Oh?" The Regent was stunned.

Originally, today's convener came to the meeting, even if Duwei was late, why did he bring dozens of carriages to the meeting... And drive them to the gate of my palace? Don't you let the guards check? What the hell is he doing?

instant. Prince Chen made a decision: "let go! No one is allowed to stop, please tulip grand duke and his people come in together! Well, I'll see what this guy is up to. "

In the hall, everyone looked at each other, even kneeling on the ground, the old Chancellor of the exchequer, also Leng there.

A moment later, I heard the sound of Xiaoxiao's boots outside the hall. Then. Dewey came in.

To everyone's surprise, Dewey didn't wear his usual magician's clothes. He didn't wear aristocratic gorgeous clothes. When he came in, he was wearing a close fitting leather armor, and at the back, he also approved a cape. It seems that there is something heroic about it!

Huh? A military uniform?!

Looking at Dewey bowing in front of him, the Regent said with a faint smile, "Dewey, what are you doing?"

Outside the gate of the main hall, I heard the wheels rolling. Dozens of carts, under the close surveillance of the imperial palace imperial guards, had stopped at the gate.

"Your Highness." Dewey looked up and said with a smile, "I'll give you a big present!"

"Gifts?" The Regent browed: "what gift?"

"Money Duwei's reply surprised everyone.

With that, he turned abruptly, went to the door outside the hall, stood next to the carriage nearest to the door of the hall, then suddenly pulled out his long sword from the waist of an imperial warrior nearby, held it in both hands, and fought hard to strike a big box on the carriage

Click!! Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, who! Gold!! A box full of gold!! However, this is not enough. Du Wei smiles and points up five fingers to the people in the hall: "military expenditure! Fifty million... Gold coins! " This time, everyone in the hall has changed color! 50 million gold coins? What's that concept? Almost equal to the total revenue of the whole Loran empire in one year!! The Regent couldn't stand any longer. He strode out of the main hall and came to Dewey. He carefully looked at the broken box in front of him... The golden land is gold piece by piece!! As like as two peas, there are not many boxes that are exactly the same. Dewey... Where did you get so much money! " The Regent approached Dewey. Suddenly he grasped his shoulder tightly. Dewey laughed and then whispered, "Your Highness, I make all this money. Do you want it or not?" Prince Chen's eyes turned, and then a strange smile: "yes! Why not! " But after a pause, he whispered, "what's your condition? Hum, you guy, there's nothing in return. I'm afraid you can't do it. You... What do you want? " Dewey stopped laughing. His face was dignified. Then he took a deep breath and said his answer: "I want to..." his voice suddenly changed from low to firm and decisive“ I want the feicui River to be renamed Luolin river! I want the province of Cote to be renamed the plain of Lorraine! I want the Rowlings to be exonerated, my brother Gabriel, to take over as the hereditary Earl of the Rowlings Prince Chen heard this. He quickly calculated in his heart, and then came to a result. The military expenditure of 50 million gold coins is enough to build an elite main battle corps, and the support in the next few years will be free from worry... One main battle corps, another Lorraine plain. What's more, it has been hundreds of years since the restoration of the plain was originally the domain of the Rowling family. Now it's just returning to its original owner. As for the restoration of Rowling's title. Although it's a bit disrespectful, it's a bit shameful to change my order... But at this time, face is not important“ OK, I'm sure Chen Prince immediately nods to promise to come down“ Ha ha, there is a second condition. " Dewey grinned“ And a second one? " Chen Prince frowns, looking at Du Wei: "Du Wei, you don't want to push an inch." Du Wei said faintly: "Your Highness. I spent a lot of money, so naturally I have to pay more. " Chen Prince looked at the gold nuggets scattered on the ground: "say it."“ Since the return of the Lorraine plain, the title of the Lorraine family has also been restored... Then, the private army of the Lorraine family will certainly be reestablished! " Du Wei light way: "I want land not much, 50000! Originally, there were more private troops in the Luolin family, but I know your highness is not sure that there are too many noble private troops below. So I don't want much. Fifty thousand will do Prince Chen looked at Du Wei strangely: "fifty thousand private troops are not many. And the private army is the private army of the nobility. I won't interfere. You don't have to discuss this with me. "“ But. These 50000 private troops... I want to mobilize to the northwest! " Du Wei this words, immediately let Chen Prince facial expression a change“ Don't be surprised, my highness. " Du Weiwei smiles: "obviously, in order to cope with the future war, before you fight against the foreign enemies, I guess you must be eager to eliminate the internal troubles first, otherwise, if the tiger outside comes in and there is a wolf at home, it will be over. Therefore, I think you are planning to solve the northwest army as soon as possible in the near future. In the chaos in the northwest, my army is not enough to protect myself... The Luolin family and I were originally the same family. I asked the private army of the Luolin family to transfer to the northwest to help me, isn't it too much? You have to nod your head. Otherwise, tens of thousands of troops will be transferred at will. That's the crime of rebellion. " At this court meeting in early 963, under a resolution, the fifth main battle army of the future Loran Empire, which is also a famous and invincible army, was born! From its birthplace, the Legion has been deeply branded with duvet, the tulip Duke, as if it had foretold its future destiny. And this legion, in history, also has a loud name, the whip of Thor!