"Kislev needs money and resources, and the treasury needs an inflow of money. Rather than deficits and deficits. We need a net inflow, a surplus of money, to feed those who are on the verge of death and driven to the brink of poverty. In order to achieve this goal, you can do it freely. ”

Dennis said.

For a moment, no one could figure out what the meaning of this sentence was, but the queen's eyes were full of seriousness, and it was an unquestionable seriousness.

"Do you want me to make it so clear? All the methods that can make the kingdom rich are worthy of promotion and support. Kislev is not a barren land. A cold climate does not mean that resources are scarce. We had large plains and fertile soil, which the Empire did not have, and to open up a new piece of farmland, they needed to march into the forest and cut down a large number of trees to make a small piece of arable land. And we don't need to, there are many more plains than forests on the territory of Kislev. Crops that can feed people, such as potatoes and barley, can be widely cultivated, whether I am contracted by farmers or cultivated by freelance farmers. In good years, we buy surplus grain at a low price and store it in the granary. Stay until a normal year, then sell it to the market and make a profit. In a disaster year, there is surplus food to resettle the refugees, so that the displaced people do not gather and form a mob. ”

"Unload the burden, the treasury has no funds, nothing can be done. Kislev has a specialty, and at the foot of the Dark Mountains, there are plenty of minerals that everyone is encouraged to mine. As long as the minerals obtained are collected in the national treasury in proportion. It was true that it was Kislev's property, but no one mined it, it was just a barren mountain. Not monetizable. Also, we have ice peppers. ”

Dennis said, turning his gaze back to Caroline. In fact, they had already discussed this matter in private. Ice peppers are one of Kislev's most famous specialties. It's just that the planting process is complex and the conditions are harsh. In order to expand the treasury, Dennis did not care. The plan was for every witch from the Academy of Magic to participate in the task of planting ice peppers......

It sounds incredible, but it's true. It's called learning spells, but it's actually a free part-time job for Kislev. Only those who are particularly gifted will be selected and trained as battle wizards. Dennis knew everything about the Academy of Magic, having been apprenticed to the Academy of Magic since she was eight years old, and she knew that there were so many witches coming and going in the Academy of Magic every day, and there were very few witches who really had the talent for ice magic. Countless commoners' daughters have died inside. Under the rule of Bloody Katarina, the Academy of Magic implements the survival of the fittest, and those who grow up alive are either the daughters of nobles or witches with extraordinary abilities.

But Pavel became the Tsar, listened to the advice of the former king of the North, and was no longer so cruel to witches, so, under the new policy, Dennis allowed more apprentices to survive, at least, they were no longer brainwashed, at least, they could not become battle wizards, they could be gardeners.

"I see what you mean, Queen. "Resources and money are the key to feeding the people. ”

Dennis nodded—

"Well, to put it simply, it looks like this. You can't expect those nobles to come out with money to feed the commoners. No nobleman would do that. Unless they want to win hearts and minds. But under the nose of the tsar, no one dared to do this yet. ”

Dennyston paused, and continued—

"If Kislev wants to grow, if he wants to defend himself against foreign enemies, he needs to have a larger population. Only when the treasury is abundant can it feed the poor and orphans. They are not only the weaker in society, but also a breeding ground for chaos and violence. There is no riot that has not been caused by hunger and poverty. ”

Vladimir nodded from the sidelines, and during the reign of the Ice Queen, he personally participated in several large-scale repressions as a noble lord, commander of the legions. Know what's at stake. He saw how the unarmed men frantically fought back against the regular army and the Kingdom police. It is desperation that makes these civilians with no combat experience pick up the broken copper and iron and rebel against this kingdom.

"With all due respect, Queen. ”

Chancellor of the Exchequer Torichka admonished - Swift Reading

"The best way to increase the revenue of the state treasury is not to buy and resell, but to authoritarian. If His Majesty Tsar Pavel had the determination to regulate certain trades, it would have been of great use to the revenues of the state treasury. ”

"You're talking about monopolizing some industries, right?"

Dennis asked with a smile.

Toricika nodded.

"It's really a fast and steady approach. Moreover, we also have this condition. Most of the nobles in the city of Kislev had been disarmed, and there would be little resistance to forcing certain decrees. However, you can't guarantee that they won't do something in private. Once all the nobles were offended, the position of the tsar was also in danger. We can't stand up to all the nobles. The country was originally made up of them. ”

Dennis got serious.

"Some things need to be done slowly, grab the frog and throw it into the fire, and it will struggle to jump away. However, when you grab it and put it in warm water and cook it slowly, it doesn't react. The result is the same, only, the method is different. ”

Dennis had something to say, and everyone present heard it. As for the means by which the young queen intends to slowly regain economic sovereignty, no one knows. All they know is that the queen will naturally say what she wants to say, and if she doesn't want to say it, they'd better not ask. The great Kislev seems to be ruled by Pavel, but in fact, it is the queen who cannot be offended...... Everyone knew she had such a father.

"One more thing. ”

Dennis turned his gaze to Antonovich, a close minister to the side.

"I've heard that in the north, a brand new machine is roaming the fields, slowly harvesting grain instead of farmers. This kind of machine uses coal water as fuel, and the efficiency is dozens of times that of manpower. Northern farmers named it the harvester. ”

"I've heard about it too...... It is said that the price is quite high. Only Blackhammer and Errengrad were able to produce. ”

Antonovich replied.

"Indeed, my father mentioned it to me earlier. I'd like you to make a trip to Erengrad and get in touch with Alves, the mayor there, to introduce the harvester's technology to Kislev. During busy farming seasons, it can replace hundreds of farmers. ”

Dennis said seriously.

Antonovich nodded. He knew he didn't have the authority to say "no." Although as a minister of the two dynasties, he was very disdainful of dealing with a dwarf, but the queen could not help but listen. Virgil and Caroline, a captain of the forbidden army of the palace, and the president of the Academy of Magic, can be known by fools, and their relationship with Queen Dennis is as unbreakable as steel.