Gold is Justice

Ariel was silent.The tide over there also shrank his neck and dared not speak.

"I don't know what happened to the Murderer Empire. In the past year, we have continuously provoked wars on our borders. The country has encountered a severe drought. The food in many areas has failed, and many refugees have begun to change. Became bandits and robbers! Sigh... I don’t know how those nobles disciplined the people under their rule, how could they cause so much trouble for me? It really gave me a headache.”

Ariel silently closed her mouth, still not speaking.

But after a while, Menglang exhaled slowly, smiled at Ariel, and said, "However, someone recommended a method to me. I believe that I will be able to solve the economic problems in a short time." question."

Ariel is very interested. Who proposed a method that can solve the various difficulties that the Blue Bay Empire is currently facing?

Meng Lang said with a smile: "Actually, you also know this person. He is your teacher. Do you remember him?"

Ariel was taken aback, and couldn't help but covered her mouth and said in surprise, "Connor Conservative Teacher?!"

Meng Lang nodded, continued to smile and said: "That's right, it's him. He proposed three strategies for me, and said that as long as I can follow these methods, the Blue Bay Empire will definitely be able to slowly return to its original state!"

"The first one is the one he admires the most. Let me tell you now, don't tell anyone else, I'm afraid he will get into trouble, you know?"

As he said that, Menglang turned his head and glanced at Tidal next to him. Tidal rolled his eyes and said, "Brother Emperor, you know I'm not interested in politics or economics. If you want, I'll leave now Bar."

Meng Lang quickly shook his head and said, "How can this be possible? Ariel is your mistress, how can I be alone with your mistress when you're not around? I trust you, so don't tell anyone, haha."

Chao Chao once again showed an expression of indifference, and stopped talking.

Meng Lang then smiled and said: "First, your teacher recommended that I make peace with the Hunter Empire for the time being. You can even cut some land, pay some money, and admit the strength of the other party. Then, use this paragraph to make peace with the Hunter Empire. Peaceful time, let me promote reforms in our empire as soon as possible, and then distribute a large number of various noble titles, and it is best to even give them some noble titles to the untouchables in the slums."

Ariel was stunned, and blurted out: "What is this for? If the titles of nobility are randomly awarded, then the nobility is not a bad street?" Meng Lang nodded, and said in full agreement: "I think so too, so I ask you Teacher, but your teacher said that the purpose is to make the title of nobles rotten. Because only the titles of nobles are rotten, and there will be no nobles at that time. Aristocrats whose wealth refuses to be handed over to the treasury.”

Speaking of this, Meng Lang folded his arms in anticipation, and said, "Oh...why don't I know how much money those nobles earn? They don't need to spend money to manage the country, they only need to spend money to manage the country. Just take the money in your own pocket. But the royal treasury is not only used to support our royal family’s food and clothing, but also to maintain the entire country! If possible, I really want to put a few of them Pull them out and squeeze them dry! See how much oil and water they can get!"

Ariel also had some longing in her eyes, and said, "This is really an exciting scene! Then, Your Majesty, is that all?"

Meng Lang smiled and said: "Not only that, he also suggested that I take the method of supporting the people, reduce taxes as much as possible, and let the royal family eat together with the rich and powerful nobles for several years, or even ten years. , Decades of hard life. In this way, perhaps when my son grows up, the Blue Bay Empire can regain its former glory."

If that's the case, then maybe it's a path worth taking... isn't it?

Thinking of this, Ariel nodded lightly, and said, "It sounds like a good method."

"Alas..." It's a pity that His Majesty's sigh just let Ariel know that this best strategy is definitely gone.

"It sounds good. The land my father left me, how can I immediately cede the land and pay for it less than a year after taking over it? I am still a person who has been on the battlefield. The empire is begging for mercy, what's the face of the royal family? Ariel, you can be considered as a member of the royal family, do you think you will have face like this?"

Ariel was speechless for a while.

"Of course, the face of the royal family doesn't matter now. More importantly, how can noble titles be awarded casually? Those old guys have already been nagging me for a long time when I made you a nobleman. If I distribute a large number of noble titles , is that okay?"

"As for extracting oil and water from those nobles... well, I think so too, but now I still have to rely on them to maintain my empire. I can't do this kind of thing that extracts the pillars of the country."

"As for the method of recuperation... I won't talk about it. My hope is to be able to be a little faster... a little faster. I hope that these problems can be resolved within five years, instead of waiting until my son grows up and he inherits the throne. Only then can we see such a glimmer of light. I don’t know what the environment of the whole world will be like at that time, what if the Hunting Seat Empire starts to attack us again during this process?”

From Menglang's speech and behavior, Ariel heard the helplessness and urgency in his tone.

His Majesty the newly appointed emperor hopes that his name can leave a strong mark in the history of the Blue Bay Empire, and that he can become a capable and responsible emperor.I hope that the huge empire left by the late emperor can continue to rise without falling into a trough in his hands!

This is a hope!

And isn't this kind of hope what human beings need most?

"So... what are the other methods my teacher suggested?"

Ariel swallowed and asked.

Meng Lang laughed and said, "The worst plan your teacher made was to immediately declare an all-out war against the Hunting Seat Empire, cut off all bilateral trade, and stop any exchanges between the two sides. Then, send those disobedient bandits and refugees They will be exiled together and sent to the border to fight with the murderers."

"War is the fastest way to die. As long as the extra refugees die, there will be fewer mouths to eat. As long as there are enough mouths to eat, the problem of food shortage caused by drought can be suppressed. And continue The war can also make those adventurers work harder, because this is a better way to make quick money. We can adapt them into mercenaries, so that we can have a low price, and may continue to die for no money Team."

"In the course of the war, the civilians will feel that as long as they are alive, it is the best thing, so at this time, they plunder their land as much as they want, so that all their land is in the hands of the royal family. With the land, there will be Taxes, there will be money. At that time, our Blue Bay Empire can develop again."

After hearing this bad strategy, Ariel felt that this was really an extremely bloody strategy...to maintain the current social system without shaking by greatly reducing the number of poor people in the country!If ordinary people view wars from the perspective of the cruelty, blood, justice, etc. of war, I am afraid that only the head teacher of my economics department will give this kind of calculation of human life from an economic point of view. The Fuguo way!

But fortunately, since the emperor is the first to say this is the worst policy, it means that this should also be rejected, right?

In this regard, Ariel felt as if she was relieved.

"So... May I ask Zhongce, what is it?"

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Facing Ariel's question, Menglang shrugged slightly, and said with a smile: "Ariel, when I heard Connor say these three strategies, I think he has already made up his mind to take me Choose his middle strategy. The other two options are purely made up by him, right? When I first listened to it, I thought it made sense, but now that I think about it, your teacher is really wicked. ~~~"

Ariel could only smile awkwardly, and stopped talking.

Meng Lang didn't delay any longer, and continued: "He gave me the middle strategy, which is actually the method he most wanted to tell me that can be implemented."

"This strategy requires me to send an important envoy to the Hunting Seat Empire to meet their queen and communicate with the Hunting Seat Queen. Peace talks can be held under the condition that the face of the Blue Bay Empire can be guaranteed. Of course, your The teacher also gave me a specific bargaining chip to implement this middle strategy, which is to increase the trade between our Blue Bay Empire and the Hunting Seat Empire."

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Hearing this, Tidal, who had been silent next to him, couldn't help but burst out laughing. He shook his head and said, "It's really from the Department of Economics. I think about economics all day long. If I feel that the economic connection is good, I don't have to." There's a war, right?"

After Tidal finished speaking, Ariel immediately said: "This is the direction my teacher has been researching. The teacher feels that the reason why there are so many wars and disputes in this world is in many cases caused by the overlapping distribution of industries. If two countries completely produce two different things, then they can be completely united through mutual trade. In this way, one party will always have someone to buy the other party’s goods in order to be able to obtain its own goods. Then the two sides will definitely not embark on the path of hostility."

Meng Lang squeezed his chin and nodded, and said, "I've also heard Connor talk about this. Among the ministers, some agree with him, and some are skeptical. My understanding of the economy may not be as good as that of Your teacher is so strong, but if you explain now, I think I can understand."

Ariel nodded lightly: "So, Mr. Connor probably wants to use this method to stop our dispute with the Hunting Seat Empire forever..."

Meng Lang exhaled, and said: "He suggested that I can completely open the sales window of Du Lengjia. In the past, Emperor Father was determined not to allow Du Lengjia to flow out of the border, but now he said that he would open it... In addition , since the relationship between us and the Hunting Seat Empire has not been very good, our fishery exports are not very large. Your teacher also suggested that we start exporting a large amount of fishery products. In addition, the textile industry in the marginal provinces has also been affected recently. It's very good, and your teacher also suggested that I can do it."

Ariel tilted her head and thought for a while, then said: "Fishery and its accessories, textile industry, plus... Du Lengjia, are indeed the main industries of our Blue Bay Empire. So what can the Hunting Seat Empire sell to us? ?”

Meng Lang smiled, and said: "According to your teacher's research, there are actually quite a lot of intertwined industries between the Hunting Seat Empire and ours. If you insist, the forging industry should be their strength, right? But if the forging industry relies on imports, it means that our weapons and armor and other national defense equipment have to rely on foreign imports? This is not a good thing no matter how you think about it.”

"However, regardless of the real usefulness of Connor's method, at least one thing I agree with is that once a temporary peace can be reached and a certain degree of trade is formed, then I will be able to spare time to solve the problems within our empire. Some 'troublesome stuff'. Likewise, increased trade would increase the economy of our empire, allowing me to have more funds to deal with the mess."

Hearing this, Ariel knew what the emperor was thinking now.After pondering for a while, she said, "So... what should we do? First of all, we need to carry out this envoy mission?"

Meng Lang nodded gently, looked at Ariel with anticipation in his eyes, and said slowly: "Actually, when Connor just told me about this method, I thought of you right away, Ariel ·Garcia. You are a member of our royal family. It is absolutely no problem for you to be the ambassador to attend. On the other hand, the Huntsman Empire is now ruled by the Queen, who is also a woman like you. I believe it will be much better for you to speak .”

Ariel exhaled slightly, turned her head and glanced at the scenery outside the window.At this time, the dark clouds covering the cemetery had completely dissipated, and there were no more thunderstorms over there.It seems... the problem should be solved, right?

At that moment, she said, "But Your Majesty, I understand your thoughts very well, and I am very happy to have this honor to represent the Blue Bay Empire as an envoy. But there is a small problem here."

After a short pause, Ariel said the excuse she had thought up a long time ago: "Are you really sure that if I attend, it won't anger the Queen, but will make things more troublesome?"

This topic surprised Meng Lang a little, he looked at the girl in front of him who looked a little sad, and said, "What do you mean?"

Ariel glanced at the tide next to her, and slowly said: "I am the mistress of His Royal Highness, everyone knows about it. With this level of status, I can indeed be regarded as a member of the half-royal family."

"However, this is only within the territory of the Blue Bay Empire. In the territory of the Blue Bay Empire, my identity can be honored by the grace of His Majesty and the Prince. However, once I leave the Blue Bay Empire, my 'mistress' I am afraid that not only will the identity not gain any respect, but it will become a handle to anger the other party, right?"

Chao Chao snorted, and said, "Brother Huang, that's true. This...Ariel, although she is my mistress, but in the end, she is really just a mistress. As a mistress, in our The royal family can treat her identity tolerantly, but once she arrives in a neighboring country, the status of this mistress is too low. I think it will be difficult for such a low status to enter the capital of the Murderer Seat Empire."

Ariel is very clear that the current tide is not talking for herself, but purely wants to humiliate herself.

But she is very happy that His Royal Highness can humiliate herself at this time~~~ Humiliate yourself to your heart's content!Better to belittle yourself to nothing!In this way, you don't have to go to neighboring countries!Whoever wants to go will go.

Ariel quickly added, and said in a more dignified tone: "Your Majesty, if it is really me who is sent to the Hunting Seat Empire, then my previous identity as a maid will definitely be exposed. This kind of thing is not good It cannot be concealed. Once exposed, I think we need to prepare for the worst before we know the character of the Queen of the Murderer Seat Empire."

Meng Lang had already slightly thought about the possible outcome, but he still pinched his chin and asked, "Worst plan? Tell me."

Ariel: "The worst plan is that the queen knows that our Blue Bay Empire has sent a slave to meet her. This may be considered a humiliation to them by our empire. I was executed It's a trivial matter, but I'm worried that I might not be able to complete the work of this envoy, which will make the relationship between the two countries worse, thus hindering your Majesty's domestic reform steps and disrupting your policies and strategies. "

Such words did make Meng Lang hesitate.

He got up silently, walked slowly behind the desk, sat down, and thought hard for a moment.

While he was thinking, Ariel glanced furtively at the cemetery outside the window, but she still couldn't see anything even though it was far away.I don't know what happened to Jelly and the others...

"Your words do make sense. I need to think about this matter carefully."

Finally, Meng Lang nodded slightly, and said slowly——

"Although we can't lower our stance in front of the Murderer Seat Empire, we can't deliberately humiliate each other and make things worse. Um...Ariel, so, you go back first. I will discuss this matter with the ministers Discuss and discuss, let’s talk about it after we have the result.”

Ariel breathed a sigh of relief, walked to the desk and saluted the emperor slowly, then turned around and walked towards the gate.

"By the way, write your handwritten letter tomorrow. I'll check it out and send it back to you if there is no problem. Let all your guild members come here to live a happy life."

Forced to helplessness, Ariel could only turn around again to thank the emperor.

But after leaving the office, she even wished she could lift her foot and kick the closed door hard!

What is a happy life?Your own teacher has asked you to take the initiative to deprive those nobles of their wealth, will you let the members of Mermaid Song live comfortably?

It took Ariel a lot of patience to maintain her decent, polite and ladylike image in front of the maids around her.

But from now on, she has to think carefully about how to deal with her current affairs.Is there any way to get out of this?Yes...it is indeed necessary to think about a method...

After Ariel left, only violent waves and tides remained in the office.

The two brothers, the emperor and the prince, are relatively silent now, Meng Lang's face is full of sadness, while Chao Chao's face is a little indifferent and impatient.

After sitting for a while, Chao Chao got up, rubbed his shoulders, and said, "Then brother, I'll go first."

Meng Lang raised his head and looked at his younger brother. Originally, he wanted to wave his hand to let him go, but his raised hand froze suddenly, and he asked instead: "What do you hold about your mistress... What kind of relationship? Do you... like her? "

"Ariel?"

For a moment, Chao Chao didn't seem to understand what his own brother meant. After thinking about it, he said——

"Brother, what do you mean? You won't fall in love with her!"

Facing Chao Chao's astonishment, Meng Lang was also taken aback for a moment, but then he gave a slightly tolerant smile and said, "Yes, I did fall in love with her. However, it's not the kind of fancy you imagined." .”

Menglang lay on his armchair, closed his eyes, and said slowly: "She is the most special woman I have ever seen. But it is not the kind of special woman who is emotionally related to men and women. She is very There are ideas, and these ideas may not even be able to understand me."

Chao Chao frowned: "Brother, I think you are really tired, to think that such a woman would be so elusive."

Meng Lang opened one eye: "Really? Then, have you touched her so far?"

With just one sentence, Chao Chao was too afraid to speak.

Seeing this, Meng Lang also sighed slowly, and said: "I really hope that she can be used by me. I hope that she can concentrate on serving me and the Blue Bay Empire. In many places, she has a A very unique vision, able to understand when and what kind of decision should be made. Just like just now, although she appeared to be very obedient to me on the surface, she was silently resisting me in her own way."

Tide curled his lips, sat on his sofa again, and took a sip from the wine glass next to him.

Seeing this, Meng Lang smiled bitterly: "I'm not trying to preach to you."

"Yes, yes, yes~~~! Your Majesty, you are just explaining your strategy for governing the country, not preaching to me~~~! It's okay, anyway, I've heard it since I was a child, and it doesn't matter if I listen to it now!"

Meng Lang frowned, and said earnestly: "Chao, you are my younger brother and one of the members of the royal family of the Blue Bay Empire. I know that you have no interest in governing the country since you were a child, but I hope you can at least Be sensitive and don't spend all your time on art, music, and stage plays. My son Uzumaki is still young. If something happens to me, then you will take on the role of regent. You are a It is a very important reserve force, and it should have a sense of responsibility."

Tide still showed a nonchalant attitude towards Menglang's earnestness, waved his hand and said: "Okay, my dear brother, I know, I know! If it doesn't work, I am the regent, I am the regent Okay? Let’s talk about that woman, do you value this woman so much? To be honest, if it’s not because of Alice, I really don’t want to see this woman no matter what. I don’t know what happened to Alice The thing is, I always miss her so much. If it is really troublesome, can you just use the emperor's order to oppress her? I still don't believe that a woman can defy the emperor's order."