Chapter 596： Paul's suggestion

Chatting with the new king lasted nearly three hours, and Rodney XVIII humbly consulted Paul on every aspect of the Northwest Gulf change.

Paul did not hide it, and told him about his many measures in agriculture, industry, and commerce, and even formed a customs union with other lords.

Of course, it also includes some discordant content, such as the attack he encountered from the Kent family and the rebellion he encountered not long ago.

"I can imagine that your journey has been quite difficult."

Rodney XVIII sighed with emotion.

But what Paul saw from his frown was more worry.

When Rodney XVIII was talking with Paul and others, Princess Catherine just listened quietly, thought about it most of the time, and occasionally interrupted to ask a few words.

In the end, Rodney XVIII asked sincerely; "If I want to replicate your achievements in the Northwest Gulf, what do you think should be done?"

"Ah? Well..." Paul didn't know how to answer.

In history, all reforms have touched the old forces, and the person in front of him is logically the general representative of the old forces.

"Your Majesty!" He carefully organized his words, "Forgive me for not being able to answer your question directly. The situation in the Royal Land is very different from that in the Northwest Gulf. In terms of population alone, it is several times that of the Northwest Gulf. Therefore, what you encountered The problem could also be several times the problem I have."

There were some things he couldn't say in person. Compared with the royal territory, his own Arda could be called a blank sheet of paper, allowing Paul to describe it freely. The Gleiman family was unable to entrust their own vassals because of their previous status as criminal ministers, but it also allowed Paul to not have too many constraints after he took office. Inside the territory, what he said was the only law, and the opponents he faced were nothing more than a group of people without A country landowner of noble status.

But what about on royal lands? What about Jingyao?

Since the founding of the Kingdom, the major families have been entrenched here, and each of them is a noble with a detached status in the law. They have deep roots and luxuriant branches. They fight with each other and connect with each other, weaving an inseparable The airy net is not only the supporter of the king's power, but also the cage of the king's power.

Every decision the king has to make has to consider issues that may come from multiple aspects, and has to balance the interests that may involve various factions.

In fact, Paul had some suggestions that he really wanted to say.

"Your Majesty, if you really want to advance the development of the times, why don't you go back to the Northwest Gulf with me, from where our brothers will start to fight the whole territory of Aldo again, and shoot anyone who doesn't open their eyes, from a certain angle In general, founding a country is much easier than reforming, and Aldo, who has become a blank sheet of paper, is not at our mercy. Arda's cannon is matched with the name of the king, it is a match made in heaven, but...you have to listen to me of."

Of course, Paul didn't have the guts to speak out about his ambitions in front of the king. He just said:

"Your Majesty, only the feet can know whether the shoes fit or not. Some things cannot be applied mechanically. Therefore, I suggest that you leave enough room for trial and error. It is better to open up a test field first."

Rodney XVIII asked: "Trial and error space? Experimental field?"

Paul nodded and said: "Yes, before planting new seeds on a large scale, don't you first pick a piece of land and try to plant what fruits it can bear? Perhaps, you can first carve out a piece of land in the royal family's territory The region must be absolutely loyal to you, and must be able to execute your orders smoothly. Promote your new policies in this region, observe the effects of these policies, and if there are problems with the policies, then make corrections and make changes , until they both fit the real situation and serve your purpose."

Rodney XVIII and his sister Catherine looked at each other, and then looked at Paul again.

"Interesting." The king stretched out his hand, "Please continue."

Paul cleared his throat and continued: "This area, maybe we can call it [Special Economic Zone]. If one of your policies is effective in the Special Economic Zone, it can bring huge benefits to the kingdom. , then you can block the mouths of those who may be opposed, so that more people support your reforms, and then you can implement those successful policies to other parts of the kingdom, and the resistance you will encounter will be much smaller. If your policy is harmful—I mean if—then you can also keep the harm small and only affect a small area of ​​the special economic zone.”

"Count Gramain, your suggestion really refreshes my eyes and ears." Princess Catherine said.

At this time, she looked at Paul, and Paul who heard her voice also instinctively looked at her.

"A little immature suggestion." He looked away shyly.

"This should be an idea worth trying, right, Your Majesty."

Catherine asked her king's cousin.

"Hmm..." the king rubbed his chin, as if he was still recalling Paul's words just now, "I should think about it."

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Three hours later, Rodney XVIII and Catherine stood at the door of the living room and sent Paul and his party away.

Rodney XVIII looked at Catherine, "What do you think? My dear sister."

Catherine asked strangely: "You mean the earl's suggestion just now? Didn't I say it? It's worth a try."

"Oh, no, no, I mean... what do you think of Earl Gramain?"

When her cousin asked about this, Catherine thought for a while and said: "He seems a little shy and introverted, not very talkative, and he can talk without saying a word."

Rodney XVIII nodded, "Oh? Shy, introverted? Yes, I think so too. I asked about it when I was in the Northwest Bay. Everyone said that the Earl is not good at socializing. What else? ?”

In the eyes of Rodney XVIII, not to mention that Paul is indeed introverted, he also knows about his own sister, and every young nobleman who sees her is full of desire for expression and talks endlessly. Compared with the two, Paul It seems that there are fewer words.

Catherine frowned, and said with some displeasure: "I don't know why, when he looks at me, his eyes are always evasive, as if I am so vicious."

"Ahahaha..." Rodney XVIII laughed playfully.

"Your Majesty, don't you think this is rude?"

"It's a little rude, especially when facing our princess. Oh, by the way, what do you think he looks like?"

"It's more than a middle-aged figure. In short, it won't be annoying." Catherine thought, "Oh, in front of our heroic Majesty the King, any man will pale in the dark."

Catherine, who had been somewhat melancholy since her father's death, made a rare joke, and seemed to be in a good mood now.

"Catherine, I know your eyes are always accurate, so I take it seriously."

Rodney XVIII accepted his sister's joke with a smile.

"Well, let's talk about something else." The king changed the topic, and he asked, "Catherine, do you know what the current state of the kingdom is like?"

"Yes." Catherine's expression became serious, and she said with a sneer, "That guy Giles still wants us siblings to fight each other. UU Reading "

The king looked at her and asked, "I want to know how much you are willing to give to your kingdom?"

"I have sworn it before my father, my brother! My answer is—all!"

"all?"

"Yes, all of them." Catherine said with great certainty.

Rodney XVIII said with great relief: "Okay, I get it. Now we must be united and not let outsiders see the joke."

"Then let's start now. Thank you for your trust. I want to return to the military camp immediately to handle military affairs."

"You go to work."

Seeing the figure of his sister leaving, Rodney XVIII's eyes were a bit complicated.

"Catherine, I hope you won't hate me then."