They first came to the Royal Privy Council. There was no one in the Privy Council, and several long tables in the room were piled high with official documents.

"Looks like he's left you a lot. Gu Shiyu said to Saiya with a wry smile.

"Oh my God, didn't he ever approve an official document?" said Thea, muttering under his breath. She picked up a copy of official documents, which was covered with a thin layer of ash.

"This is still an urgent document in the border city. "By now, the city of the border has fallen for nearly two months!"

"I think the Privy Council is simply paralyzed. Gu Shiyu frowned.

The old prime minister trotted in all the way, panting: "I'm really sorry, I didn't expect Her Royal Highness the princess to come to this place in person!"

"You should call her His Majesty!" said Seya's guard at once.

"Yes, yes, Your Majesty......" said the old prime minister, wiping his sweat.

"Didn't your Privy Council ever run a business?" said Seya, dissatisfied.

"Report to Your Majesty, there were originally eight members of the Privy Council, but they were all dismissed and investigated by him for contradicting your father......"

"I have heard from the Queen Mother that there are many nobles who want to compete for seats in the Privy Council. ”

"His Majesty has made up for a few members of the Privy Council, but you must know that those people are all from the military, and their political views are fundamentally different from those of our civilian officials, and it is difficult for us to agree on an issue......

"What about them now?" said Seya, trying to find a clean chair to sit on, but it was almost covered in dust.

"Your Majesty, they ...... I heard that they went out of the city hunting with your father. ”

"As the prime minister of a country, don't you think about dealing with these official documents?"

"Report to Your Majesty...... I...... I don't have a good eye, so I can only ask my secretary to select some important official documents for me to read, and then report them to His Majesty......"

"I see that your Privy Council is simply useless!" Gu Shiyu was angry.

The old prime minister hung his head and kept wiping his sweat.

Princess Saiya kept shaking her head and said, "Then tell me, how many gold coins are left in the treasury?"

"Report to Your Majesty...... The treasury has long been empty...... However, His Majesty the Old King has already signed a loan agreement with the Holy Light Island, and the latest loan will be delivered to ...... soon."

"The latest loan, don't tell me that Erathia has been borrowing money to get by!"

"Listen to me, things are not as bad as you think...... the old prime minister hastenedly explained, "Originally, His Majesty the old king was about to gather men to collect the autumn taxes, but he did not expect that Fiona's demon army broke through the border city and began to invade, and Princess Catherine also returned to Erathia. We must be ready to fight two wars at the same time, so ...... Therefore......"

"I see!" Gu Shiyu nodded, "No wonder Kendal stood still when Fiona's army invaded, he was ready to pick up the fruits that fell on the ground!

"That's exactly what he thought at first!" said Seah's mother, who appeared at the door of the Privy Council. She continued, "But since Laurel and Catherine came to talk about an alliance, he changed his mind. Maybe he hasn't forgotten that he's a descendant of House Einfast!"

"Mother, I didn't expect things to be so bad!" Saya was already about to cry: "Seeing that the harsh winter is coming, we need to buy some grain to prepare for the winter, and there will be a period of green and yellow in the spring of next year." We are still facing war! But the treasury is so empty, what do you want me to do?"

"Your Majesty, the loan from the Holy Light Island should arrive soon......" said the old prime minister shuddered.

"Do you want us to draw bread to satisfy our hunger?" Gu Shiyu said angrily: "What's more, the loan needs to be repaid, but it is not given away in vain! I see that you are too old to continue to serve as prime minister! You better go back and rest!"

Neither Saiya nor the Queen Mother spoke. The old prime minister took off the ring between his fingers, placed it on the table with a shaky twist, and walked tremblingly towards the door.

Looking at his slightly hunched back, Gu Shiyu suddenly felt some regret. His grandfather was hunched over like this, but he was still working on the land.

"Your words are too heavy, Your Royal Highness!" The Queen Mother was also a little dissatisfied: "He has worked hard for Erathia for more than forty years, we shouldn't deny his achievements like this!"

"I just think he's old and confused!" Gu Shiyu argued.

"Do you think he's confused? I don't think so!" The Queen Mother said: "He has been the prime minister since the time of Saiya's grandfather, and after so many storms and waves, he is not only alive, but also continues to serve as the prime minister, he is actually smarter than anyone else!"

"I think he sees people talking about people, and he talks nonsense, and completely forgets the duties of the prime minister!"

"Maybe he has already seen how to survive in politics. The Queen Mother sighed: "We still have to rely on his wisdom." ”

Gu Shiyu stopped talking. With his shallow knowledge, in the era where he should have stayed, it seemed that presidents, prime ministers, and the like were almost all old men.

Maybe the Queen Mother is right. As the saying goes, ginger is old and spicy, and their experience and insight are indeed rare people.

"Well, then, we will gather these meritorious and wise veterans and form a think tank, and they will continue to use their wisdom. ”

"What a good idea!" said Thea.

"I haven't thought about this question!" the Queen Mother smiled: "But as a member of the think tank, we have to give them the right to dare to speak, otherwise they will pretend to be confused." She looked at Gu Shiyu and said, "Your Royal Highness, your idea is feasible, but I'm afraid you have to lobby him in person, otherwise he probably won't agree." ”

"Okay!" Gu Shiyu touched his head and said, "Who told me to offend him?"

"Mother, and ...... Millet," Saiya's face flushed slightly, "We now have three thorny questions:

First, we need to get the paralyzed Royal Privy Council back in operation. To that end, a competent Prime Minister must be elected and a cabinet formed.

Second, the treasury is so empty, let alone dealing with war, we can't cope with a year's worth of natural and man-made disasters. How to make Erathia prosperous and how to ensure that the treasury is sound is a problem that we must solve quickly.

Third, it seems that my father has made some kind of deal with the Holy Light Island. Seya looked at Gu Shiyu and said, "If what I think is correct, my father should be on the condition of supporting the Holy Light Island to exterminate Eric, in exchange for the loan of the Holy Light Island and the denial of my sister and ...... The marriage of Millet. ”

"It should be like this...... "The Queen Mother sighed: "Although I have only been the queen for more than ten years, I have seen too many transactions of power and profit." ”

"Everything in the world is all Eli, and all Eli is divid......ed," Seya sighed faintly: "I didn't understand it yet, but now I seem to understand something." ”

Gu Shiyu was silent for a long time. He never dreamed that he would also become a bargaining chip in political transactions. His original idea was simple, that is, to live happily with Catherine and accompany her to retake Erathia. But the gap between dreams and reality is too big!

"Seriously, I'm angry that I have fallen victim to politics!" Gu Shiyu said with annoyance: "Saiya, Your Majesty the Queen Mother, I have to say that until now, I have not accepted this marriage...... I don't want to hurt Catherine, and I don't want to hurt Saiya,...... Because you are all women I respect so much!" He took a deep breath and said, "But since I have become Saiya's husband, both nominally and ...... Then I'll have to use my life to protect her...... In the same way, I will protect Catherine with my life! I have been pushed to the brink, but I will never make any more concessions!"

"Erathia appreciates everything you do. The Queen Mother said in a low voice: "You exchanged your sacrifice for the peace of Erathia and avoided the bloodshed and sacrifice of countless people in the civil war. ”

"Millet...... You, you're really willing to treat me as yours...... Wife?" said Seya as she looked at Gu Shiyu and plucked up her courage.

"Yes, I won't let your reputation be tarnished, but I beg your pardon, I can't forget Catherine either!"

Seya was silent for a moment, then said, "I...... I can't afford to share the same man with another woman, even though this woman is my beloved sister......! I still have a place in your heart......"

The Queen Mother knew Gu Shiyu's intention when she said this. He no longer wants to be a trade-in again, and no matter what decisions he makes in the future, he will no longer sacrifice Catherine's interests to defend her as much as he defends Saiya!

There's no need to say anything more, just hope that time is in your ...... Can I gradually forget Catherine and cherish my daughter Saiya!

"Let's change the subject!" Seya whispered, "Guzi, I'd like to hear what you have to suggest now." ”

What do you suggest? Brother is not a student of politics, and his limbs are well developed, this ...... Simple-minded!

Seeing that Saiya and the Queen Mother were looking at him, Gu Shiyu had no choice but to say, "Uh...... Let's talk about the first question first! Actually, I have one of the most suitable candidates for prime minister, and he is Catherine's assistant Cuthbert. When I was in the Lost Lands, he earned me nearly three million gold coins!"

"Oh my God, he's so capable?!" Saya cried out in surprise.

"I know him. The Queen Mother said: "His father was deposed of the title of nobility because he supported your uncle Geffenhardt. However, their family does have a set of financial management. In terms of wealth alone, their family's wealth can definitely enter the top three in Erathia!"

"He has very good execution skills. Gu Shiyu explained: "I just told him an idea, and he implemented my idea carefully and meticulously!"

"I know, it's the princess soap you made!" Saya laughed, "Honestly, that thing really works!"

Gu Shiyu was a little embarrassed. Alas, that's just a little bit of my own cleverness.

But apart from this little cleverness, he can't seem to think of any other little cleverness. Who told him to desert a lot when he was in physical chemistry class?

"I admire this man!" Saya nodded, "Since you approve of it, then let's adopt him!"

"But I have to say one thing, there is no doubt in employing people, no suspicion is needed, since we agree that he will be prime minister, then the Royal Privy Council will be responsible for forming a cabinet, and we should not interfere too much. ”

Originally, Gu Shiyu wanted to comment on Erathia's administrative appointments and dismissals, but unfortunately he didn't study politics...... Alas, the book is hated less when it is used!

What he is best at is outdoor sports development training. In a team, he knows how to discover a person's potential and how to develop teamwork spirit.

Seeing that no one raised any objections, he said unwillingly: "Then the first problem is solved." I will continue to open my company in Erathia in the name of the country. But I would like to ask, is there a lot of trade between Erathia and the outside world?"

"Not very often. However, because of Erathia's relatively good iron casting technology, Erathia's trade with other continents has been in a trade surplus. That is, a considerable part of the gold coins from other continents flow into Erathia every year. ”

"The treasury has no money, where does the money go?" Gu Shiyu patted his thigh excitedly and said: "That means that the people have money in their hands! They hide the gold coins and are reluctant to use them! We have to find a way to make these gold coins circulate! If consumption is stimulated, there will be more tax revenues and the economy will prosper!"

"How can we get them to use their money? We can't rob them! If I'm right, my father hasn't robbed them for more than ten years!" Seya's eyes widened.

yes, how do you get them to take out the gold coins and use them?

By the way, mint more gold coins! Let the gold coins in their hands depreciate and see if they use them!

...... But does Erathia have so much gold?

Pretending to be gilded with copper or lead? Gu Shiyu immediately thought of the fake gold bars and gold ingots that his mother had bought.

It doesn't seem like a good idea. If a country issues counterfeit money, then it will be repaid?

"That's right, issue bonds!" Gu Shiyu scratched his head for a long time, and finally came up with a solution.

"What do you mean?" asked Saiya and the Queen Mother curiously.

"It is to use the credibility of the country as a guarantee and exchange bonds for currency in the hands of the people! Promise them a higher return, and they will definitely be tempted! Why are they working tirelessly, not hoping to accumulate more wealth?"

"Oh, why are you so smart!" Saya jumped for joy.