There are basically three places where the palace handles government affairs and receives nobles.

The Outer Court was the largest and most formal hall that was responsible for discussing and handling the internal and foreign affairs of the Empire. The inner court basically deals with the government affairs of the emperor's direct domain. In the outer court, there were imperial prime ministers, and in the inner court, there were consuls, each leading a group of ministers and officials who handled less important parts or perfected the details of decision-making on behalf of the emperor.

The part that needs to be approved or read by the emperor will be handled in the imperial study. Sometimes His Majesty the Emperor would also receive ministers in the Imperial Study, but only those who were very close to him, or the Prime Minister or the Consul himself, had this honor.

Grand Duke Kaveh grew up wearing the same pants as the emperor when he was a child, and after entering the court, he was directly introduced into the imperial study by the guards. Here, the old emperor is in a hurry to finish the government affairs accumulated during the end of the year for his New Year's holiday.

After being allowed to enter after the transmission, Kavi Gong met the old emperor warmly: "Old fellow, it looks alive, and he is not dead yet." ”

"Your Majesty, I have become a transcendent being, and I don't know how many times I have beaten away the messenger of death. Those who want me to die, they have to wait. Not only can I continue to serve you, but I can also serve your sons, your grandchildren, your great-grandchildren, generations, and I don't know how long I can serve. ”

"So, it's determined to come back and help me, isn't it? That's why I'm in such a hurry, a month's journey, and three days to finish for me. Those who don't know think I'm dead, you rushed over to mourn, and by the way, you divided the power. ”

"Ha, Your Majesty is serious. I am too old to be old, my old eyes are dizzy, and I have to stop and take three breaths when I take two steps, how can I continue to use it for His Majesty. Throwing me back to my own territory and waiting to die is the best option. With that, the old duke coughed twice and gasped for a few breaths.

Looking at this clumsy acting skills, the emperor didn't even have the heart to criticize. He asked, "Tell me about it." So what's going on? ”

Although he didn't say it explicitly, Kavi knew that this was to the point, and he didn't continue to pretend. He entered Beijing with such a high profile this time, and he didn't have the intention of building momentum for the car. The purpose is not only to make money from the industry under his name, but also to promote the good things he realizes to the entire empire. It is really a loyal and strong mind.

Therefore, Kavi Gong did not hide it, and after obtaining permission to use the water mirror screen, he explained the content prepared in advance with the magician to the old emperor using the earth's briefing method. The old emperor was at first curious about this novel way of explanation, but later his attention was focused on the contents of the old duke's briefing.

The advantages and disadvantages of the car are actually the same as what the old duke and his son said. The same set, I said it again here, but with more briefings to support the explanation. But after all, the object of the speech is different, so the old duke is ready to have a different level of opinion to explain.

Even if military use is not taken into account, the economic benefits of trucks are considerable. The convenience that small cars bring to individuals will indirectly stimulate economic growth. This can be seen from the development of the Technology Guild.

When the salespeople in charge of business contacts and the craftsmen who are on duty begin to allocate a large number of cars, the technical guild can be said to usher in a wave of explosive growth. From the original operation only in the Holy City of Estali VI, it has extended its tentacles to the entire Holy City in one go, and has absorbed all the craftsmen in the Holy City.

The key to allowing them to run around every corner of the Holy City is the handy car.

What the Grand Duke said was not a cake-like content, but a reality supported by the data of the Automobile Center, the Jialong Chamber of Commerce and the Technology Association. Compared with strengthening the army, the reform of transportation capacity brought about by automobiles can become the key to strengthening the country. And this, as long as he is a promising emperor, no matter how old he is, it is impossible not to care about it.

Skillfully operating the screen of the Water Mirror Technique, it is obvious that the old emperor usually does not use related magic. The fingers of the other hand, gently clasping the tabletop, make a rhythmic and pleasant tapping sound. Emperor Armin? Kazarnia asked in a flat tone: "Old fellow, these figures and growth changes you have put forward are really not wrong?" ”

"Are you worried that I'm a liar? If you are worried about this, send someone to the holy city of Estali to stay for a while, and see how the current magician city looks different from the past. Although it is still the same magic tower, it is not a well-planned clutter. But I believe that anyone who is not blind can see the changes in the past and the present. And where the root of vitality is, it is also obvious. ”

In the eyes of the Grand Duke, in the current holy city of Estali, the automobile has not only entered the family and business of members of the technical guild, but also has become a popular thing among magicians. There are many more models and uses of cars than in the past, so as to meet the mood of the masters who can't afford to buy a customized car, but also have to pretend to be forced. And all of this has been developed in just over a year.

The old emperor did not raise more questions about the authenticity of the matter, in fact, he only asked casually before. As for the reason for not delving into it, whether it was because of trust in Grand Duke Carvey, or something else, others do not know. But he still had other things to know, so he asked, "You said so much, so what do you want me to do?" You haven't said that from beginning to end. ”

"Send people to study in the automobile manufacturing and R&D center, and then open an automobile manufacturing plant in the national capital to produce. In terms of the armed forces, equipment has been gradually replaced, and at the same time, the military system has been reformed. In terms of people's livelihood economy, it is to use the convenience of automobiles to support the middle class with technology. Let their advantages be extended, and while earning money, taxes can also increase. ”

The 'tax' of the lost land is basically determined by the mood of the lord. But as an empire, of course, it is impossible to do things without institutional norms, and things are done according to mood. And in addition to the land endowments that have always been there since ancient times, the Gwana Empire also levied taxes on commercial transactions.

At first glance, this is a promising prospect, but it is not perfect. The old emperor asked, "Is there no better way?" ”

Kavi Gong spread his hands and said, "This is the best way I can think of." ”

"How about moving the car manufacturing and R&D center you call to the national capital, or hiring that magician to come and build a second center? Wouldn't that be better than you could have imagined? The old emperor said.

"The car manufacturing and R&D center I am talking about is not my own. In addition to the magician, there was the Jialong Chamber of Commerce, who were also partners in the center. No matter what major decision is made, it must be agreed by all three parties. Even if you can handle the Jialong Chamber of Commerce, you know how complicated it will be to move that center. Instead of moving, it's better to rebuild. ”

Although the Grand Duke's pitch is a bit high, it is more like he is reproaching people. But the old emperor pretended to be stupid and said, "Oh, that means, you also agree to build a second center." ”

"That's probably the best way to do it, right. But alas, the magician won't cooperate. ”