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After more than an hour of detailed discussion, Russell reported everything he had learned and analyzed to the Duke of Norfolk, and his mouth was dry before he saw Norfolk's satisfied appearance.

"Mr. Russell, you stay here first, and after a while, I will naturally look for you!"

The Duke of Norfolk patted him on the shoulder, a faint smile on his face, and then slowly walked away.

The silver-haired butler stayed, smiling kindly at the two of them.

"Please! Two gentlemen—"

Russell did not hesitate to choose to obey the arrangement and walked straight to the guidance place, and the fat man Darren also followed directly.

At this time, His Majesty the King was receiving the Speaker of the Privy Council, Farris, who had no strong presence. Alexander.

Some time ago, with Edward's approval, Sir Moore stepped down as Speaker of the House of Commons. Alexander also served as Speaker of the House of Commons, becoming a veritable Privy Councillor.

Of course, there were some reasons for Lord Moore's age, as well as Edward's decision to tighten his grip on the House of Commons.

After all, when Sir More existed, he was too tolerant of the House of Commons and indulged in the atmosphere of the House of Commons against the crown.

"Your Majesty, the merger of the Expenditure Management Office and the Treasury Department has been completed, and I think they are capable of completing the task of collecting taxes!"

Faris bowed his head slightly, and reported to His Majesty the King meticulously, and His Majesty listened attentively.

Speaking of the Treasury Department, this is the most important financial institution in the hands of the royal family in the past, including the revenue collection court, the general inspector of the royal territory, and the royal revenue institutions such as tithes and first year salaries.

Before the merger, Edward asked Farris, as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Alexander splits them all up and merges them into the Treasurer led by Luna, leaving an empty shell to merge with the Expenditure Management Division.

"Your Excellency, don't be in a hurry about the collection of the subsidy, let's talk about it after a while, besides, the taxes that London pays to the central government every month are enough for the central government's expenditure!"

Edward looked at the Privy Council Speaker in front of him and said lightly.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Farris wanted to continue, but when he saw His Majesty's expression, he could only swallow.

"By the way, I think the Northern Affairs Committee should be rescheduled!"

Hearing His Majesty's words, the doubts in Farris's mind only increased.

"Your Majesty, the French have been braving poisonous water, and although the aristocratic forces in the north have been swept away, for the sake of stability, the existence of the Northern Affairs Committee is still necessary!"

Regarding this matter, Faris felt that it was still necessary to give opinions, which was related to the stability of England, and could not be sloppy, so he couldn't help but say with a solemn expression on his face.

The Northern Affairs Council was not set up to guard against the Scots, and the English were never afraid of the Scots.

The Council was set up solely to suppress the rebellious aristocracy in the northern counties bordering Scotland.

At that time, in 1536, the so-called "Prayer of Grace" religious rebellion broke out in the north, in fact, Henry VIII used the Reformation to sweep away the local separatist aristocracy, and the nobles were unwilling to lose their rights, so they simply rebelled in the name of religion.

Henry VIII did not hesitate to suppress it, and with the help of the Reformation, he swept away the local separatist forces.

From then on, the local nobility completely lost its judicial and military powers, and completely lost the strength of the king to contend with each other.

The Tudor monarchs had no power to hinder their rule over England and Wales.

Listening to the words of the Privy Councillor, Edward had to think that it was indeed not a good way to use the north as an experimental area, and besides, Scotland had not been stable in recent years, so it was not appropriate to move lightly.

"Since Your Excellency is so opposed, then forget it!" Edward said casually.

Hearing His Majesty say this, Faris felt like he was about to vomit out a mouthful of old blood, which was too casual!

Faris muttered slowly in his heart, but his face still had a serious look.

"Your Excellency, please prepare that on the first of April, the Privy Council will hold a public entrance examination for civil servants in the name of the Central Committee and me!"

Just as Faris wondered if it was time for him to leave, the young king's loud voice rang out in his ears.

"What?" Faris cried out for a moment.

He then came to his senses and confessed his mistake to Edward with an apologetic face.

"Please forgive my faux pas, Your Majesty!" Farris hurriedly said, "But this is really a surprising thing! ”

"With all due respect, Your Majesty, at present, more than two hundred people in the entire central government are completely enough to deal with the affairs of England, and there is no need to recruit any more!"

"If it is recruited again, I don't think it will be of any more use than to add to the waste of extra money!"

Faris straightened up and looked directly at the young king, he felt very good at this time, as if he was saving a young and ignorant king, and his glorious deeds would surely be passed on.

In England, Europe, and all over the world, wandering poets continued to promote this loyal minister to the people everywhere, and even hundreds of years later, books recorded about his deeds, and were looked up to by future generations.

"Alright, my minister!" Edward looked at the expression of Faris in front of him as if he had saved the world, and immediately interrupted him.

"Your Majesty, we really should recruit again!" Farris looked into Edward's eyes earnestly, as if he were seeing a child who had lost his footing, and he felt extremely uncomfortable.

"Speaker Alexander, I don't think the Privy Council has yet to make a decision for the king!"

Edward stared at Faris and said in a serious tone.

"My command, you'll understand in a while.

And now, you just have to do what I command! ”

Seeing His Majesty the King speak in such a stern tone, Faris remembered his identity, hurriedly shrunk his neck, and said timidly: "Follow your instructions, Your Majesty!" ”

"Alright, you can get out now!" Edward said with a smirk when he saw that he had immediately restored his prototype.

Just as Faris turned to leave, thinking that the matter was over, a voice suddenly came from behind him.

"You are responsible for this matter, don't let others handle it, if you don't understand, ask Mayor William, I think he will help you!"

"Remember, if I'm not satisfied in the end, I've got you good fruit to eat!"

Hearing the last sentence, Faris felt that he wanted to die, how could such subjective conditions be satisfied?