153 Security Issues
"What does it mean to move the capital to Ferry City?" Chris looked at the bill in front of him, frowned at the ministers in front of him, and asked suspiciously.
Defense Minister Kastner replied, "Considering the impact of the assassination, we think it would make a lot of sense for you to set up a capital even further away from the realm of magic. β
"If you don't think it's appropriate, we can set up a companion capital in Ferry City, so that similar high-level mage assassinations will become easier to defend against." He looked at Chris and spoke out of the Defense Department's defense plan.
"That's why you vetoed me to visit Veronza personally?" Chris didn't continue with the question, but looked at Desel and the others and asked a seemingly unrelated question.
A few days ago, he was going to visit the Veronsa region ceded by the Magic Empire, but his idea was suppressed by the Guards Command. Later, the Ministry of Defense and the military were involved in this plan, and Chris's westward plan had to be abandoned.
Dean nodded, acknowledging Chris's speculation, and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, if you go to the magical realm, we can't guarantee your basic safety, and it's not enough to rely on a great magician, Frentzberg. β
Alan Hill, who is not very strong in individual combat ability, can only use the Forbidden Demon Realm to protect himself, which is a strategy, a brilliant strategy to use the characteristics of mortals to protect mortals.
According to Iran Hill's idea, that is, when Ellan Hill's individual combat ability can improve in the future and can protect His Majesty the Emperor, then let Chris go to the magical realm to operate.
Castena agreed, nodded and said, "If you rush into the realm of magic, maybe the puppet empire will send killers to attack you, which will make us very passive." β
Desel also joined in at this time: "We thought before, if we could hire or contact Grican, if we could hire a more advanced magician to protect your safety...... But in the end, we decided that it would be very unsafe to put your safety on the side of Grecan. β
"So I can't set foot in the realm of magic for the rest of my life? Just because, afraid that a magician will come and assassinate me? Chris smiled and pointed to the tip of his nose and asked the humanity in front of him.
Dessel, who was on the side, immediately answered: "Isn't this enough? Your Majesty! If something goes wrong with you, we're in a leaderless situation...... For thousands of years, we have only had one chance, so we can't afford to make any mistakes. β
Looking at the determined-eyed subordinates in front of him, Chris finally chose to compromise. He knew that the other party was all for his good, so he had no way to refuse such kindness.
So he could only nod his head and agree with part of the order: "Okay, I can understand your thoughts, but let me give up Seris and move the capital to Ferry City, this is a bit outrageous, right?" β
In his opinion, he was really a little reluctant to let him give up the city of Seris, which he had run for so many years. I don't know if I can't give up the people here, or I can't give up the foundation here.
At this time, a minister opened his mouth and said to Chris: "According to the information provided by Miss Vivian, the activities of high-level magical powerhouses in the forbidden demon realm are very inconvenient, and if they can effectively increase their activity distance, it will consume their magical energy and effectively reduce their combat effectiveness. β
Another minister in charge of education followed: "So, we have made an accurate calculation, if you are in Ferry City, a strong person of Miss Vivien's level can only fight a draw with Frentzberg there......"
Chris nodded, looked at the ministers who were trying to ensure his safety, and asked, "In other words, if I go to Ferry City, a powerful magician like Vivien will not be able to kill me after arriving in Ferry City?" β
The minister nodded and replied, "Theoretically. And we can also board the boat at Ferry City and retreat further east...... The Wizards could not continue to fly east in Ferry City, so they could not pursue...... In the end, I had to give up and leave. β
"Well, I see what you mean, I won't insist on going to Veronza, at least not until I'm sure I'm safe." Chris nodded, acknowledging the men's words.
Chris really felt that he was too aggrieved to even inspect his own territory as an emperor - he had to be on the lookout for assassins from the west, which had been on the agenda repeatedly since Vivien's arrival.
The ministers advised Chris to move his capital further southeast to the Arrant, preferably to a port close to the coastline. This way, after the troops spotted the invaders, Chris had enough time to take refuge in a boat.
"However, if you suggest that I move the capital, I think it's better not to discuss it for the time being. If I'm all moving to Ferry City for safety, how can I explain it to the soldiers stationed in the far west? He waved his hand and blocked the words of the ministers who wanted to continue admonishing.
"But I can approve your compromise plan, I don't want to die yet, so if I can guarantee that I won't die, I'm still willing to struggle." Chris saw the alternatives and continued.
As he spoke, he pointed to the second plan: "I have agreed to move my headquarters to the outskirts, fortify it alone, and defend it intensively with mines and anti-aircraft guns. β
This set of defenses was almost city-level, with mines laid on all sides, and then heavy reinforced concrete fortifications were built in the core, and anti-aircraft artillery weapons were placed around the fortifications to guard them.
Detection instruments were installed on top of the heavy fortifications, and a large amount of explosives were placed in sensitive locations such as entrances to ensure Chris's absolute safety. The entire new fortress even has its own independent power supply system, as well as elevators to access the second and third basement levels.
Chris nodded while looking at it, and continued: "I also agree to set up a dedicated airport next to the base, so that you can leave immediately by special plane after receiving an early warning. β
He knew that this way, the troops guarding him could take Chris away by plane, and it was also a very thoughtful design.
When his airliner takes off, all the fighters taking off from the nearby airfields will retreat east with Chris, and hundreds of ME-109s are responsible for Chris's absolute safety in the sky: "At the same time, I also approve that all fighter units can take off and escort ...... if necessary."
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"In the end, I am also willing to allocate funds to build a heavily armored and powerful warship as my royal warship, guarding the ferry city, and taking me to the sea for refuge at any time." On the last page, Chris even saw a battleship built specifically to protect him.
With this battleship, Chris's plane can go to sea and leave as soon as he arrives in Ferry City, and even if the mage has a way to chase it, there is no good way to continue the pursuit.
You know, even a magician on a par with Vivien, flying so far in the forbidden realm, doesn't have any magic reserves to storm a steel battleship full of artillery.
"Okay, are there any other issues that need to be discussed?" After he finished speaking in one breath, he continued to look at the other ministers and asked.
"The second topic is the practical aspects of population incentive policies...... We are working to restore the pre-war population and are committed to a new tax law that bans the taxation of children. In terms of childbirth, we provide population subsidies, and the effect is very good. The Minister of Taxation said as he introduced.
The Minister in charge of education also spoke about the progress of his work: "The education system has been supported, although there is still a shortage of teachers in some areas, but on the whole, our five-year compulsory education has been implemented very successfully, thanks to the magic ball of knowledge, there will be no more illiteracy in our country after three years." β
"But our spending on education is too big, even more than the army's spending, do we need to revise it?" Defense Minister Kastner asked.
"Nope! No modifications are required! I also want to appoint the corresponding Minister of Education, and as long as Iran Hill exists, our education will not stand still for a day! Chris waved his hand and vetoed the proposal.
He looked at his ministers and emphasized, "After all, this is what we stand on!" We don't have the fighting power of a magician, so we can only arm ourselves with knowledge...... If we don't value knowledge, we will one day be obsolete by it. β
"The other topic is about the navy...... Because we had a hunch that we would not use the Navy much in the next ten years, General Lawnes's proposal ...... I think it's a bit too wasteful. β
"What is he going to do? Applying for so much money to build 10 large steel warships? Who is he going to hit? Except for the little minions of the Jesno Empire and the Parak Empire, he has no opponents at all! Deser also felt that it was not very cost-effective to invest money in the navy.
"Approve half to him! The other half invests in Port Osa! By building the shipyard there, we're going to make sure we can start building more navies as soon as we need them! Chris pondered for a moment and gave the order.
"Yes! Your Majesty! Several ministers took note of Chris's order and moved on to the rest of the conversation. They have too many decisions to make, because Iran Hill is now, so to speak, every day.