Gatto's words drew everyone's attention.

"What do you have in mind, though?" Wang Zeren said.

Gatto replied: "While intercepting the dividends of the people, they are also given corresponding war bonds." In other words, we exchange half of the national dividends for war bonds on behalf of the people. In this way, the political risk can be reduced. Because the government just borrowed money from the people, not robbed them. In addition, it is entirely possible to say that part of the national dividends have been replaced with war bonds as a patriotic spirit among the people, and in short, it is much easier to convince the people. ”

"Typical of this place, there are no three hundred taels of silver." Fischl smiled bitterly.

"Most state-owned enterprises have already published their annual financial reports, and a primary school student can calculate the approximate amount of national dividends this year. Even if we don't explain to the people, when they only get 20,000 gold marks, I am afraid that we will immediately suspect that we have done something. ”

Xu Dongqing, the imperial treasurer, said that she had agreed with Gato's idea. It is not easy to get money out of the pockets of the people, but it is not difficult for the people to borrow money that has not yet been received in the form of war bonds, which is not only administratively easy to operate, but also easy for the people themselves to accept.

Archon Wang Zeren hesitated for a moment and said, "It seems that this is the only way to do it." ”

"That's not enough." But Gato hurriedly said, "You can't let your Excellency bear the political risk of this decision alone. ”

Wang Zeren seemed to be inspired and asked, "You mean to leave it to the Senate to decide?" ”

"Yes."

"Rocky, they're not going to agree to that." Günt? Fischl said worriedly.

"They'll say yes." Gatto affirmed, and then analyzed: "No money for war is also something they don't want to see." Besides, we have set a precedent by replacing some of our national dividends with war bonds. If it had been decided by a vote of the Senate, it would have become a customary policy. Roki: They also have to think about the future, once their people are in charge of the Privy Council, they can do the same. ”

"So, we're off to a bad start." This time it was Wang Zeren's turn to let out a wry smile.

"In order to prevent the arbitrary misappropriation of national dividends in the future, I propose that Your Excellency also request the National Assembly to amend the Law on the Operation and Management of Enterprises Owned by the Whole People, and to amend the Regulations of the Senate on the Administration of National Dividends in Enterprises Owned by the Whole People. Let's not take today's actions as an example. Gato suggested.

"You're right, this is the only example we have done." Wang Zeren said knowingly, and then arranged the work: "Gong Xu, as far as our discussion today, you immediately draw up a plan to forcibly convert half of this year's national dividends into war bonds, and I will submit a bill at the regular meeting of the Senate tomorrow." Günt, together with the Judicial Officer, will propose to the National Assembly the amendment of the State-owned Enterprises Act and the Amendment of the Regulations on the Management of National Dividends, and draw up a specific plan and amendments to the General Principles, which have just been proposed by the Minister of Gato, and the general principle is to establish them in the form of laws and procedures, and to prevent any person and authority from arbitrarily misappropriating the national dividends in any form, including the consuls and the Senate. ”

"Do you need to reserve a space that you can appropriate?" Fischer asked that although Wang had said that this was the only "one example" this time, he was still worried about how to deal with similar situations in the future.

Wang Zeren thought for a while and said, "No need. Even if it is forced to do so in the future, it depends on the wisdom of the people in the future. ”

"Yes, Your Excellency. The Minister of Justice and I will do our best to submit a concrete proposal to you. ”

"Lord Gato, I will leave it to you to explain and publicize to the people." Wang Zeren for the imperial proclamator Diego? Gatto didn't have any specific instructions. He also knew that his big-mouthed subordinates didn't need him to elaborate on the requirements, and they could do it very well.

"The lowly office will surely satisfy the people of New Rome." Gatto is already in the chest.

Wang Zeren stood up and said solemnly: "Well, please everyone, for the sake of the Senate and the people of Rome, please all go together." Great work. ”

"Serve the people!"

The chief staff and the two ministers shouted in unison, then saluted the consul with a Roman salute, and when Wang Zeren returned the salute, they all turned and left the consul's office.

Wang Zeren, who sat back in his seat, asked his personal assistant Otto? Bateman: "Did Colonel Jiang Ziyue report to the military headquarters?" ”

"He's already working in the Public Relations Section of the Defense Headquarters."

"Public Relations Section? The original double-hugging studio? "Wang Zeren is frightened, he used to be the imperial military security officer, that is, the minister of defense, the head of the military department, so he naturally knows the organizational structure there.

"Yes."

"It can't be cheap, this guy." Wang Zeren smiled and said, "You go to see him on my behalf tonight, convey my intentions, and ask him to sign up as an auditor at the War University." ”

"Your Excellency, are you afraid that he will make an appointment with a female colleague in his spare time?" Bateman asked, smiling.

Wang Zeren said: "Working in the women's pile will inevitably wear out your spirit." ”

The National Defense Headquarters, or "War Department" as it was often referred to by the people and soldiers of the Empire, was a department of the Privy Council and was the Ministry of Defense of the New Roman Empire, but its power was not as great as that of the Ministry of Defense of the Commonwealth of Immortals. It was more like a logistical administration, responsible for recruiting and equipping the Central Fleet and the Frontier Fleet, and assisting the Senate in managing other military administration and civilian-military work.

The Public Relations Section, formerly known as the "Shuangyong Studio", as the name suggests, is responsible for doing a good job in civil-military relations. One of the hallmarks of the Public Relations Section is that there are so many female military personnel — that almost all of its staff members are. The previous section chiefs were all female officers, but this time Jiang Ziyue was sent to this woman's pile.

"I read the log." Jiang Ziyue, the new section chief, said, "I found that there has been a sharp increase in visits to the families of the martyrs of the 'African' star field recently, and it seems that most of the requests made by the families have not been resolved. ”

"Yes, sir." Department Director Delia? Vasilyevna? Ivanova replied helplessly, "They know very well that people cannot be resurrected after death. But many people want more pensions to make up for their trauma. ”

"We don't have the power to change the pension." Jiang Ziyue said clearly.

Although he had just arrived, he was once the commander of the army, and he was quite clear about the imperial pension system. Bloodshed is a matter of finance, and of course the financial power is in the hands of the Senate. But even a penny more, the Senate was reluctant to do so. They believe that the current pension standard is high enough.

Unlike the Confederation, which pays according to military rank, the Imperial Blood Bonus standard is calculated on a physical basis.

The soldier's body is divided into a hundred parts, each of which has a different price. In the event of a loss of parts or functions in battle, a bereavement pension shall be paid according to the price. Death in action means the loss of all parts of the body, which is compensated for by the total price of all parts. The standard at this stage is 500,000 gold marks per life, whether it is a newly enlisted private or an imperial marshal. Even if the consul is killed, only 500,000 will be paid. As a fallen reserve officer, Lotta? Major Stoldt's martyr, Jiang Ziyue, also received 500,000.

Marshal Zhao Yimin committed suicide and martyrdom that year, and was regarded as a martyr, and his family could only receive a pension of 100,000 gold marks according to the standard at that time, which was no different from ordinary soldiers. Compared with the five-star general of the Federation who died in the battle of the "Himalayas" star field, the family members of the Luoyantal generals of the same rank received 10 million gold yuan coupons, even according to the average exchange rate of 1:7.3 for gold yuan coupons at that time, Marshal Zhao died quite cheaply.

However, at that time, the death pension of a newly enlisted first-class soldier in the Federation was only 100,000 gold yuan, which was about 10% of the Imperial side. Although the Federation has greatly increased the death pension of ordinary soldiers, there is still a big gap compared to the Empire. So much so that some people lamented: "The soldiers of the Federation are cheap." ”

However, it must be noted that the soldiers of the Federation are paid. In addition to professional sergeants, soldiers in the empire were only paid a limited living allowance. In a way, the Federation cares more about the soldiers who are alive.

"A life of 500,000 gold marks, many people can eat for a lifetime with this money." Ivanova's tone looked heavy. Although she is usually the "gossip queen" in the department, she is very serious and committed to her work.

"But how many people are willing to trade the lives of their children, husbands, wives, fathers, and mothers for living expenses?"

Jiang Ziyue deeply agreed with the words of the Russian aunt and kept nodding. She could hear the section chief's words from the bottom of her heart.

"For them, a little more money means a little more care from the state." Ivanova continued, "But this is precisely what our department cannot do. ”

Jiang Ziyue failed to come up with a solution to Ivanova's questions. His mind seems to be better suited to war, to create more opportunities for pension release. So, he asked, "Delia?" Vasilyevna, how did the former section chief receive the families of those martyrs? ”

"They don't usually talk to the families of the martyrs who visit. Because they don't know how to comfort their heartbroken loved ones. ”

Ivanova turned to say happily: "Of course, now the situation is different. ”

"The situation is different?"

"Yes. Because you are a big hero, the section chief, you are known to women and children, and you are a household name. Ivanova said to Jiang Ziyue with her eyebrows fluttering, as if she was about to show her gossip skills again.

"You've won the prize, but I don't understand what you mean." Jiang Ziyue looked quite confused, and he was now thinking more about the dead Lotta.

"This period of time is mainly the visit of the martyrs of the 'African' Star Field Battle. And sir, you are a great hero who fought side by side with those martyrs, and the fathers and villagers naturally have a different mentality towards you. Ivanova didn't say what she thought clearly, but her hints were obvious.

Jiang Ziyue immediately understood the meaning of the other party's words, and immediately agreed, saying, "Then I will receive them." I would like to ask you to arrange that, starting tomorrow, all visitors to pension issues may be called to my office. Please tell Private Pontic that it may be difficult from tomorrow onwards, and that it will be difficult for her to pour tea for each visitor and to register for the welcome and send-off. ”

"Your secretary, sir?" Ivanova asked, wide-eyed. Her keen gossip antennae had been exposed to some kind of super gossip aura.

Before Jiang Ziyue could answer, Ivanova hurriedly followed up and enthusiastically introduced: "Private Dana? Kira? Pontick, the youngest and most beautiful girl in our department and in the entire military department......"

"I see." Jiang Ziyue hurriedly interrupted her. He and Dana are already old friends, but the director in front of him still knows.

"Yes, sir." Captain Ivanova replied, rolling her fox-like eyes.

"It's okay, you can go back to your post." After Jiang Ziyue finished speaking, he buried his head in the information again.

"Yes, sir." Ivanona greeted and turned to leave.

Needless to say, the Public Relations Division has caused another storm of gossip.

Jiang Ziyue spent the first day of his life as a section chief so calmly.

The next day, Jiang Ziyue came to work, but found that the secretary Dana? Private Pontic's troops were delayed.

Ivanova reported: "She called me early in the morning and said that she might have a cold and that she would take a day off to rest. ”

"I saw that her face was very bad on the video, she had become a giant panda, and she might be very sick." Ivanova added that her tone was rather worried.

"In that case, let her be allowed to take a leave of absence and let her have a good rest." Jiang Ziyue had no choice but to make such a decision, "Can you take over her job temporarily?" ”

"All right, sir." Ivanova could not refuse.

If it weren't for her suggestion yesterday, it wouldn't have mattered if Dana had come here today. It's a pity that people are not as good as heaven, and I wanted to take the opportunity to use the young and inexperienced new boss to reduce the pressure of my job responsibilities, but I still couldn't escape the "arrangement of fate", and I was smart and mistaken.

The other colleagues who knew the inside story were all gloating at her at this time.

Jiang Ziyue walked into the office with confidence.

But the next work made him have to complain secretly.

Almost all of the people who come to visit for the pension are not easy to communicate. Some wept bitterly, some didn't say a word, some were full of anger, and some wept and fussed.

At the end of the day, Jiang Ziyue's mouth was dry, and the whole person was simply collapsed. Although he had been detached from the fighting forces, he felt the power of war even more. The families of the martyrs who lost their loved ones were arguably the hardest hit by the war.

Their sons, husbands, fathers, daughters, wives, and mothers at least no longer suffer from life and death, but they have to bear the pain of their relatives if they survive. No amount of money or beautiful words can make up for the grief in my heart.

It is special to have a war hero in charge of the task of comforting the families of the martyrs.

Some of them were even sacrificed because of Jiang Ziyue. A considerable number of the relatives of the visitors were killed in the "faster-than-light attack" and "faster-than-light interception" operations launched by Jiang Ziyue.

To a large extent, this put a lot of pressure on Jiang Ziyue. Many parents do not say it explicitly when they talk about their children, but they can fully appreciate their mentality - our children have died in battle with you, but you are alive and standing in front of us! Although some of them also know that Jiang Ziyue also lost his wife.

Fortunately, the earnest talks on this day went smoothly. Because of Jiang Ziyue's identity and experience, many martyrs had a good impression and even trust in him, so they were successfully persuaded to go home, and expressed their willingness to obey the pension arrangement between the Senate and the Roman people.

With a tired body, Jiang Ziyue left the military building and returned home.

On the third day, Dana still did not go to work, this time without even calling Captain Ivanova to ask for leave.

After a day of comforting the old folks with the visitor, Lieutenant Colonel Jiang Ziyue dragged his tired body out of the office and announced to his subordinates that he would get off work.

At this time, Captain Ivanova proposed to him: "Sir, you better go and see Yidana." ”