Du Wei’s mood at this moment was weird. This Prince Chen did something really unexpected.
Is he playing tricks at such time?
What does he want to do? Push me into pit?
Supporting the Minister of Finance would offend the military. Supporting the expansion of the military would offend the Minister of Finance.
Just as everyone in the hall was staring at Du Wei, Dewey suddenly smiled. He slowly stood up.
“His Royal Highness!” Du Wei smiled softly, but there was a hint of slyness in his eyes: “Everyone sitting here are wise seniors. I am just a junior…”
After saying that, he pause for a while and then said in low voice, “I saw the Prime Minister sitting firmly all the time. Lord Rob Scher seems to have a good idea. His Highness, why don’t we listen to the advice of the Prime Minister? With his rich experience, maybe there is a better way. ”
With these words, he kicked the ball to an old prime minister.
Although this hot potato was thrown to Old Rob Scher by him. However, it seemed that the old prime minister was not very angry. His half-closed eyes finally opened slowly, as if he had looked at Dewey, and there was no dissatisfaction in that look, but there was a flash of appreciation.
Hmm, this young lad can understand that he is not strong and hides his powers… It seems that he is a good candidate but he is still too young.
Just … let me make a final little contribution.
When Prince Chen heard Du Wei’s words, he smiled slightly and could not help but be satisfied.
This was indeed a test and a test. If Du Wei really listened to him and dared to evaluate the Minister of Finance and the military leader, that would be a stupid performance! No matter how aggressive you are, no matter how talented you are… in this circle. What matters is seniority!
Even if you are right, you are smart. But in some things, if you don’t have enough qualifications, then don’t talk about it!
Retreat when needed… It seemed that this boy had been doing well in Northwest for more than a year.
This little boy was still on correct road!
“Well, then Prime Minister please tell what thoughts you have.” The regent looked at the old Rob Scher who had been dozing off with a smile.
The old prime minister smiled and he barely stood up. His old body looked even weaker but at this moment his smile showed the calmness of an old politician!
“His Royal Highness!” Rob Scher said with a smile. “Please forgive my silence … but I have only been thinking about two issues.”
“What is the problem?”
The old man raised his two fingers: “One is ‘Urgent’ and the other is ‘Relax’.”
He turned around calmly and looked at the Minister of Finance and the old General Hughes: “In my opinion, both of them are justified. There is no right or wrong in this matter itself, one is an ‘urgent’ and other is not so ‘urgent’. “
The old man raised his two fingers: “One is ‘Urgent’ and the other is ‘Relax’.”
He turned around calmly and looked at the Minister of Finance and the old General Hughes: “In my opinion, both of them are justified. There is no right or wrong in this matter itself, one is an ‘urgent’ and other is not so ‘urgent’. ”
The old man opened his mouth. After all, he had been the prime minister for twenty years. Although he had gradually become dormant in recent years, his words still has weight. When he spoke, none of the heavyweights below spoke, but he quietly listened to the old man.
“Let’s talk about the Minister of Finance’s suggestion… the problem of the combat effectiveness of the local garrison in the empire. Well, we must understand that there are some things that can be done quickly! But some things are not solved in a day or two! The combat effectiveness is low, yes. The numbers are too large and it is true also. Military expenditure is too wasteful, it is also true.”
He glanced at the old General Hughes who seemed to want to argue. But before waiting for the other party to speak, he said: “Hughes, my old friend. Don’t refute these issues first because they are indeed facts. Of course … I also don’t agree with the idea of removing local defence forces now. After all, it is not a good time! We are facing many problems. The empire is not stable. What is more important is that the vast territory of the empire requires large number soldiers to guard it. This problem needs to be solved slowly and even if disarmament took long time. ”
Old Hughes’ face was a little complicated. He finally shook his head and didn’t speak.
“Next… about the situation of the Stormwind Corps is urgent! It is urgent. The lack of military force is an undeniable fact.” Rob Scher took another look at the Minister of Finance: “Well, Munes, you too don’t need to refute. I think your idea of ‘Let the local defence forces go to the north’ is a very stupid idea. The combat power of the Stormwind Legion in the north is second to none in the Empire’s main battle army! If they even can’t stop those damn beasts … Oh, sorry, Your Majesty. My words are a bit rude and I lose my identity…”
He said calmly, but Du Wei suddenly opened his eyes!
Because in this sentence that the old guy just finished, his title to Prince Chen seemed to be habitually wrong. Or deliberately … his title, unconsciously, changed from His Highness to “His Majesty”!
About this title, Prince Chen seemed to be unaware of it…
“If even the Stormwind Legion can’t stop those beasts, so what reason do we have to believe that the local defence forces can do better than the brave Stormwind Legion? Munez, my old friend, I understand your financial concerns. In fact, I also agree with you, but you must understand that… In the north, there is a vast fertile land! If the north is chaotic, then this spring the financial revenue will be greatly affected! So, if you are worried about financial issues, then you need to consider more. If we do not inject fresh and reliable fighting power into the Northern Stormwind Corps, once our northern barrier is lost… then north will be in chaos. Fiscal revenue will be even greater! Gentlemen this is a difficult time! I can’t think of a perfect solution, but we may be able to weigh the advantages and disadvantages. Then choose a more important and more urgent problem to solve as for the other disadvantages, we might as well endure it for a while. ”
Du Wei heard and sighed…
Is this the experience of an old politician for a lifetime? Using soft and hard approach at the same time… He clearly accused the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Military Affairs but at the same time he also supported the two… Finally, he expressed his position politely.
“So, do you agree with the expansion?” The Prince Chen laughed.
“No, Your Highness, I don’t agree with ‘expanding the army’, but I think we can make some adjustments appropriately. My suggestions are that this matter should be done in three steps! The first step, we can start with the mobilization of Wangcheng Guards to north immediately! The second step, which can be carried out at the same time as the first step, was to order the Southern Army stationed in the Southern Marsh to send a division to supplement the Wangcheng Guards! Last step is recruiting! But these recruits are used to supplement the Southern Army. And this recruitment must be conducted in accordance with the fighting standards of the main army. At the same time … I suggest reducing some of the military spending on local defence forces next year and we can make some adjustments. ”
Prince Chen thought for a while and murmured: “Take the two divisions of the Wangcheng Guards to the north … Prime Minister, will this be a little risky? Northwest…”
The “Northwest” was sensitive topic. Everyone was silent, especially the army leader General Hughes. His face was a bit ugly; after all, it was Lu Gao of the Northwest Army who got promoted vigorously. This was almost an indelible stain in his political career.
“So, I think this is a decision that requires courage.” The old prime minister said a word gently but they seemed to carry a heavy weight.
“The decision that requires courage…” Prince Chen nodded his head and after a while, he smile: “Well, yes, this does take courage. However, my Augustin family never lacks courage! Not to mention in the short term, I think we have a well-known Duke of Tulip in the Northwest! ”
He finally glanced at Du Wei.
Du Wei’s mood at this moment was weird. This Prince Chen did something really unexpected.
Is he playing tricks at such time?
What does he want to do? Push me into pit?
Supporting the Minister of Finance would offend the military. Supporting the expansion of the military would offend the Minister of Finance.
Just as everyone in the hall was staring at Du Wei, Dewey suddenly smiled. He slowly stood up.
“His Royal Highness!” Du Wei smiled softly, but there was a hint of slyness in his eyes: “Everyone sitting here are wise seniors. I am just a junior…”
After saying that, he pause for a while and then said in low voice, “I saw the Prime Minister sitting firmly all the time. Lord Rob Scher seems to have a good idea. His Highness, why don’t we listen to the advice of the Prime Minister? With his rich experience, maybe there is a better way. ”
With these words, he kicked the ball to an old prime minister.
Although this hot potato was thrown to Old Rob Scher by him. However, it seemed that the old prime minister was not very angry. His half-closed eyes finally opened slowly, as if he had looked at Dewey, and there was no dissatisfaction in that look, but there was a flash of appreciation.
Hmm, this young lad can understand that he is not strong and hides his powers… It seems that he is a good candidate but he is still too young.
Just … let me make a final little contribution.
When Prince Chen heard Du Wei’s words, he smiled slightly and could not help but be satisfied.
This was indeed a test and a test. If Du Wei really listened to him and dared to evaluate the Minister of Finance and the military leader, that would be a stupid performance! No matter how aggressive you are, no matter how talented you are… in this circle. What matters is seniority!
Even if you are right, you are smart. But in some things, if you don’t have enough qualifications, then don’t talk about it!
Retreat when needed… It seemed that this boy had been doing well in Northwest for more than a year.
This little boy was still on correct road!
“Well, then Prime Minister please tell what thoughts you have.” The regent looked at the old Rob Scher who had been dozing off with a smile.
The old prime minister smiled and he barely stood up. His old body looked even weaker but at this moment his smile showed the calmness of an old politician!
“His Royal Highness!” Rob Scher said with a smile. “Please forgive my silence … but I have only been thinking about two issues.”
“What is the problem?”
The old man raised his two fingers: “One is ‘Urgent’ and the other is ‘Relax’.”
He turned around calmly and looked at the Minister of Finance and the old General Hughes: “In my opinion, both of them are justified. There is no right or wrong in this matter itself, one is an ‘urgent’ and other is not so ‘urgent’. “
The old man raised his two fingers: “One is ‘Urgent’ and the other is ‘Relax’.”
He turned around calmly and looked at the Minister of Finance and the old General Hughes: “In my opinion, both of them are justified. There is no right or wrong in this matter itself, one is an ‘urgent’ and other is not so ‘urgent’. ”
The old man opened his mouth. After all, he had been the prime minister for twenty years. Although he had gradually become dormant in recent years, his words still has weight. When he spoke, none of the heavyweights below spoke, but he quietly listened to the old man.
“Let’s talk about the Minister of Finance’s suggestion… the problem of the combat effectiveness of the local garrison in the empire. Well, we must understand that there are some things that can be done quickly! But some things are not solved in a day or two! The combat effectiveness is low, yes. The numbers are too large and it is true also. Military expenditure is too wasteful, it is also true.”
He glanced at the old General Hughes who seemed to want to argue. But before waiting for the other party to speak, he said: “Hughes, my old friend. Don’t refute these issues first because they are indeed facts. Of course … I also don’t agree with the idea of removing local defence forces now. After all, it is not a good time! We are facing many problems. The empire is not stable. What is more important is that the vast territory of the empire requires large number soldiers to guard it. This problem needs to be solved slowly and even if disarmament took long time. ”
Old Hughes’ face was a little complicated. He finally shook his head and didn’t speak.
“Next… about the situation of the Stormwind Corps is urgent! It is urgent. The lack of military force is an undeniable fact.” Rob Scher took another look at the Minister of Finance: “Well, Munes, you too don’t need to refute. I think your idea of ‘Let the local defence forces go to the north’ is a very stupid idea. The combat power of the Stormwind Legion in the north is second to none in the Empire’s main battle army! If they even can’t stop those damn beasts … Oh, sorry, Your Majesty. My words are a bit rude and I lose my identity…”
He said calmly, but Du Wei suddenly opened his eyes!
Because in this sentence that the old guy just finished, his title to Prince Chen seemed to be habitually wrong. Or deliberately … his title, unconsciously, changed from His Highness to “His Majesty”!
About this title, Prince Chen seemed to be unaware of it…
“If even the Stormwind Legion can’t stop those beasts, so what reason do we have to believe that the local defence forces can do better than the brave Stormwind Legion? Munez, my old friend, I understand your financial concerns. In fact, I also agree with you, but you must understand that… In the north, there is a vast fertile land! If the north is chaotic, then this spring the financial revenue will be greatly affected! So, if you are worried about financial issues, then you need to consider more. If we do not inject fresh and reliable fighting power into the Northern Stormwind Corps, once our northern barrier is lost… then north will be in chaos. Fiscal revenue will be even greater! Gentlemen this is a difficult time! I can’t think of a perfect solution, but we may be able to weigh the advantages and disadvantages. Then choose a more important and more urgent problem to solve as for the other disadvantages, we might as well endure it for a while. ”
Du Wei heard and sighed…
Is this the experience of an old politician for a lifetime? Using soft and hard approach at the same time… He clearly accused the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Military Affairs but at the same time he also supported the two… Finally, he expressed his position politely.
“So, do you agree with the expansion?” The Prince Chen laughed.
“No, Your Highness, I don’t agree with ‘expanding the army’, but I think we can make some adjustments appropriately. My suggestions are that this matter should be done in three steps! The first step, we can start with the mobilization of Wangcheng Guards to north immediately! The second step, which can be carried out at the same time as the first step, was to order the Southern Army stationed in the Southern Marsh to send a division to supplement the Wangcheng Guards! Last step is recruiting! But these recruits are used to supplement the Southern Army. And this recruitment must be conducted in accordance with the fighting standards of the main army. At the same time … I suggest reducing some of the military spending on local defence forces next year and we can make some adjustments. ”
Prince Chen thought for a while and murmured: “Take the two divisions of the Wangcheng Guards to the north … Prime Minister, will this be a little risky? Northwest…”
The “Northwest” was sensitive topic. Everyone was silent, especially the army leader General Hughes. His face was a bit ugly; after all, it was Lu Gao of the Northwest Army who got promoted vigorously. This was almost an indelible stain in his political career.
“So, I think this is a decision that requires courage.” The old prime minister said a word gently but they seemed to carry a heavy weight.
“The decision that requires courage…” Prince Chen nodded his head and after a while, he smile: “Well, yes, this does take courage. However, my Augustin family never lacks courage! Not to mention in the short term, I think we have a well-known Duke of Tulip in the Northwest! ”
He finally glanced at Du Wei.
