Horse Racing-Marat ignored Cowlier's glance at his envoy, and said after a few seconds of silence:

"It has proved impossible for the Prime Minister's Government to manage all the towns in the Kingdom, and the local government will not have a higher level of management to hold it hostage, which will lead to unimaginable disasters. As if he had opened up, his voice became more and more determined, "The management model of the towns of Balan and Seka is not applicable to all districts, and the prime minister's government is too high for many local governments. ”

"I'm willing to bet that even the liaison officers in the prime minister's government don't know how many areas they need to be responsible for, let alone the officials who are responsible for managing them. ”

"Yes!" Pedi nodded in agreement, not as angry as the others had imagined.

In fact, Pedi had thought of these things for a long time, but as a king, he did not want the local government to have too much power, so after abolishing the right of the nobility, he made it possible for government agencies above the town to be exempt from the orders of the local capital. Later, in order to make it easier to manage, he passed the Prime Minister's government to stipulate that the local capital could coordinate with the local government.

These two contradictory orders were intended to strengthen the power of the crown by keeping the local government and the capital consulate in check. In fact, the scepter in Pedi's hands has indeed reached unimaginable heights because of the struggle between local governments.

Scholar Paul once warned Pedi that the strengthening of royal power would inevitably lead to inevitable contradictions.

At that time, Pedi had no way of understanding this sentence, but now he has a deep understanding of this sentence, and it is precisely because of the meaning of this sentence that he is now in this conference room.

In the conversation of the meeting just now, the conversation between Morinda and Sekka Marat came to an abrupt end, also because it touched on the two contradictory orders at the beginning. Although the government of the capital is legally subordinate to the local government, it is directly under the direct leadership of the prime minister's government, and contradictions naturally arise!

"Shasha" Pedi carefully flipped through the report of Saike Marat, there was no anger or joy on his face, he said calmly and with a hint of indifference: "You propose to plan the Harrens Territory as a whole, and you call this whole by 'continent'?"

"It can also be called a 'province' or a 'state', and we can take Harrens as a province or state, and then establish a state government, a city government, and a town government to administer the entire province or state. Saike-Marat knew his report well, and as Pedi read it, he explained: "The state government is the former capital council, and a state is divided into several municipalities and has a municipal government, and the villages and towns below the municipal government have a town government... With the exception of the town government, which is elected by the local townspeople, the remaining government officials are directly appointed by the prime minister's government. ”

"It's a good report indeed. Pedi didn't rush to make a statement, he looked around, "What do you think of Sir Marat's plan?"

"I think it's good. Drahir spoke his mind without hesitation, "Although the current government can keep your regime in a delicate state of balance, the balance is relative, after all... All balances have the potential to be upset one day. ”

"I agree with General Drahiel. Morinda leaned forward slightly from the sitting position he had been keeping, and looked at Pei Di with a serious expression, "If there is no undead legion, we can deal with the corruption of the local government in a relatively gentle way, and then slowly change the internal government structure of the kingdom, but the problem is that in the next ten years, the external environment of our kingdom will be in a relatively chaotic situation." ”

"In the midst of a chaotic external environment, it is necessary to maintain relative stability within the kingdom... And Sir Marat was right when he said that the hardest part we have already gotten through, is... The framework of government is already in place, and all we need to do now is make a slight change. ”

Morinda shifted his gaze to Saike-Mara as he spoke, "The most difficult part of this plan is to deal with the contradictions between the different levels of government after the government structure is completed... The key to resolving this conflict lies with the top local government officials, and we need a strong local chief executive to deal with the accumulated corruption and social conflicts. ”

"I agree with this plan. Seeing that Pei Di showed interest, Collier immediately couldn't wait to express his attitude, "Your Excellency Morinda is right, because of the threat of the undead legion, we need a relatively stable internal environment, I think we should take advantage of the current stage when the external environment of the kingdom is relatively stable to completely complete the top-down reform, improve our government functions, and create a more stable internal environment for the upcoming war." ”

"I'm not against that. Baron Hanina, seeing that he was the only one left to say nothing, did not remain silent any longer, "But according to the documents recorded by the police department, the problems of the local governments are very serious... I believe that none of you here has more experience in investigating and handling cases than I do. She looked at Seke-Marat, "Do you agree with what I say? ”

"Agreed!" Seke-Marat nodded without hesitation.

"Of all the cases I have investigated in the past, corruption cases have been the most difficult and the most difficult to investigate. Hanina turned her head to look at Pedy, "If we're in a hurry, we may end up with nothing... In investigating this kind of case, the most important thing is to look at the person who investigates the case. ”

"We don't have to set up provinces across the country. Morinda hurriedly said, "Since this plan was proposed by Sir Marat, we can use Harron Collar as a pilot first... I believe that Sir Marat is the most suitable person to investigate the Harron Collar corruption case. ”

Hanina instinctively nodded when she heard Morinda's words, but she still didn't rush to make a positive statement. Seeing this, Morinda had to look at Collier, hoping that the other party would be able to say something, but Cowlir found that his king was only interested, so he did not speak again.

Saike-Mara couldn't help frowning when he looked at the appearance of everyone present, showing a look of wanting to say something.

"It's not obvious, why are you still hesitating?" said Drahir, looking at Pedi in confusion.

Pedi ignored the Elven advisor's words, and he carefully flipped through the report written by Seker-Marat.

At this time, Baron Hannina looked at Seke-Mara with a very serious expression and said: "You have to think clearly, this is not a simple matter, and it cannot be done only by determination and patience, it will involve a large net covering the entire kingdom, as long as you move one point, the whole net will shake back and forth." ”

"When I was writing the report, I thought it very clearly. Seke-Marat also responded to Hannina's question with a serious expression, "Look at me, I'm already full of silver hair, do you think people of my age would be hot-headed and impulsive to make certain decisions? ”

"You can't die, damn the officials and nobles who ignore the laws of the kingdom. Pedi looked up at Seke-Marat, and he pointed to the document in his hand, "I took a general look, the plan is perfect, it's good... I've got to take him and take him back to Kawar Fort to study it. ”

Pedi still didn't say anything,

No, or he has already made a statement, and his consideration is to make a statement!

Seke-Marat had a palpable look of loss on his face, but he wasn't surprised.

Drahil couldn't help but say, "What's there to think about this kind of thing?"

"Your Majesty is responsible for the entire kingdom, not only the common townspeople, but also the merchants, nobles, and new immigrants of orcs and goblins. Morinda looked at Drahir, "You said you've studied the Human Empire for ten years, but apparently you've only scratched the surface. ”

"Let's settle this matter. Pedi closed the document he was reading and pressed it under his hand, looked around and said, "Except for Morinda and Collier, everyone else will go out first." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" everyone stood up and saluted.

"Oh, by the way, the content of the meeting just now is confidential. Pedi turned his head to look at the clerk in the corner of the conference room, "Leave the minutes and go out first." ”

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"A good report. Pedi complimented the others as they left the room, but didn't mean to let Morinda and Cowlier look through the report.

When the two of them were about to start evaluating Seke Marat's plan just now, Pedi changed his tone and said, "There is another matter that needs to be discussed with you because I want to keep you. ”

Morinda immediately said, "Is it about sending troops to Iruk?"

The same can be said. Pedi picked up the half cigar from the ashtray, "I'm thinking about the commander-in-chief to support Iruk City this time. ”

"Isn't it Siala Marne?" Cowlier asked subconsciously, and then the thoughts in his head instantly came alive.

"Sir Marne has been diagnosed with heart failure, and for the sake of her health, I think she should be removed from the front line in time. Pedi spread his hands.

"Heart failure? It's a life-threatening disease!" Cowlier was a little surprised, "Is it genetic?"

"It's acquired. Pedi said regretfully: "It may be that Sira Marne has been in a tense state for the past two years and has not been able to relax... Now that I think about it, maybe it was my fault that she was entrusted with such a heavy responsibility at such a young age. ”

"I can understand the feeling. Morinda may have recalled something, with more or less nostalgia on his face, "Tens of thousands of people are waiting for your decision, maybe this decision of yours can lead them to victory, but maybe it is an abyss... Commanders on the front line need a strong heart and a cool head. ”

"I think Sir Marne is very calm every day, not very nervous. Collier couldn't help but say.

Pedi and Morinda both shook their heads when they heard this, and then Pedi said, "There is no doubt about Sira Marne's commanding talent, but I have to make sure she is healthy first... She would continue to serve as the Kingdom's Minister of War and Staff Officer to the War Analysis Office, but would no longer be involved in front-line command. ”

"I don't plan to personally participate in the battle of Iruk City anymore. The heavy smell of the cigar entered Pedy's lungs, and the refreshing sensation made him close his eyes, "Do you think there is anyone other than Sir Marne who can be the commander-in-chief of this campaign?" ”

"Sir Hades, it just so happens that he is now the Chief of Staff of the Eastern Garrison of the Eluk Territory. Cowlier's immediate thought was that the military advisor who had been following Pedi from the Fortress of Cologne.

But Pedi was obviously not very satisfied with this candidate, he shook his head and said: "Harrens has enough military command skills, and it is indeed enough to command the battle of Iruk City, but I want more than just command skills, I want a commander who can help me capture Iruk City." ”

Morinda frowned, "In other words, this candidate must not only have the ability to command the Great Army in battle, but also have to fight against the professional politicians in Iruk City without falling behind. ”

"How are you going?" said Collier, staring at the Morinda.

"Me?" Morinda shook his head immediately, "I'm going to be at a disadvantage in a confrontation with the politicians of El Ruk City... This candidate must be born into the traditional noble family of the kingdom, and only in this way can he be recognized by the local celebrities of Iruk City. ”

"The Marquis of Daisily Pombo?" Cowlier proposed another man.

"This man has too many thoughts, and although he is suitable, I don't like him. Pedi said it bluntly, and as Collier snickered to himself, Pedi looked at Morinda Morinda, "You seem to have a candidate?"

"There is one person who should be a good fit. Morinda smiled and looked at the king and said, "I just don't know if my candidate is the same as the one you have in mind." ”

Pedi put the cigar in his hand on the ashtray and did not respond to Morinda immediately. As a king, of course, he had a plan in mind, but he was used to listening to other people's opinions before he made a statement.

"Marquis Pombo and Hades can't do it, and Sira Marne needs to rest again... Is it possible to use the nobles who are idle at home?" Collier was completely unprepared for the question, and he spoke with caution.

"So, which nobleman do you think is up to the task?" Pedy's gaze immediately fell on Collier.

The old mage's eyelids jumped, and he hurriedly said, "You should know that I basically have no contact with these people, and my knowledge of them is limited to documents, so... I do not know. ”

"Sir Bowenwright-Denny... What do you think?" Pedi followed and asked, "You must have spent a lot of time with him in Sekka Town, so what do you think of him?"

"Sir Bowenlet?" said Collier, with a lot of thoughts in his mind, but on the surface he said calmly, "he is a serious nobleman, a nobleman with a high reputation, and a commander with excellent military command talents. ”

"Sir Danny is the one I am proposing. Morinda immediately added after hearing the conversation between the two now, "However, he is from the Danny family..."

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