"How did the finance department calculate?"

Pedi naturally didn't know what Bipp was thinking at this time, and he didn't have time to guess, he picked up the teacup and looked at Derrick and said, "In the war with the undead legions, we will bear most of the logistics supply of the Allied army. What I want to know is how long the Ministry of Finance's current financial capacity can sustain an army of 300,000 in high-intensity combat?"

"Your Majesty, the present budget of the kingdom gives that the total amount of cash that the treasury can currently invest in this war is two million crowns, and this money can sustain the expenses of an army of 300,000 for a year. Derick Danny took out a document and looked down at it as he said, "And, if the Kingdom's trade volume remains unchanged, the Ministry of Finance will be able to spare nearly three million crowns for military spending by this time next year." ”

"What if there is a full-scale war mobilization?" Pedy motioned for Deric to hand over the document in his hand, "and how much will it take to get it done?"

"Your Majesty, even if there is a full-scale war mobilization, the ocean-going trade between the kingdom and its countries will not be greatly impacted, and even... Our trade volume is likely to grow considerably. A smile unconsciously appeared on Darek Danny's face, "Because we control nearly seventy percent of the trade of the Elan continent, if we can intervene in the trade of elves and werewolves as an ally after the outbreak of war, we may be able to control the trade of the entire continent in one go." ”

"Is there a specific plan?" said Pedy, looking at the stats in the file.

"The finance department has been planning this for a year ago, and we have a special plan. Derick Danny said cautiously: "This plan was planned by the Ministry of Finance, the major ocean-going chambers of commerce, and some inland chambers of commerce. ”

Peddy couldn't help but nod when he heard this, he promoted Derick Danny to the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer, that is, he liked that the other party did not have the old-fashioned traditional aristocracy, and could share power with others to maximize the benefits of the kingdom.

"I haven't had time for the last month, so let's... You consult with Secretary-General Wolfma, and in a month I will devote half a day to hearing about your plans. Pedi said this to Darek and Wolfma.

"Yes!" said Derrick's face was pleased.

"How's the Deep Sea Magic Crystal mining project going?" "When Deric was happy, Pedi suddenly changed the topic and quickly flipped through the documents in his hand to find the content related to the topic, "We will consume a lot of magic energy crystals in this war, and the documents of the joint laboratory and the national laboratory urging the magic energy crystal are almost flooding my office.

Barely able to keep up with the king's pace, Darek Danny forced himself to quickly memorize the matter related to the mining of magic crystals, and said: "With our current technology, we can only mine in the shallow sea area, but the mineral resources in the shallow sea area are limited...", he instinctively smiled bitterly, "The mage we spent a lot of money to hire can also establish a mining base at a depth of fifty or sixty meters at most." ”

"I remember two years ago that a mage in the town of Seka could dive into the sea at a depth of three hundred meters with an anti-stress spell and an underwater breathing potion. Pedi frowned, "At that time, I ordered to buy his knowledge at all costs... Why? Didn't the Ministry of Finance buy the knowledge of this mage?"

"No, according to the accounts, the Ministry of Finance spent 20,000 kroner to successfully buy the anti-pressure magic circle, and hired the mage to build the diving equipment for the project, but failed to build an underwater base, because..."

"Okay. Pedi didn't want to listen to the rest of the explanation, because he knew better than anyone that the underwater base needed more than just a pressure resistance, but also more sophisticated building materials and basic living conditions for the workers.

"It's not that it hasn't been completed, it's just that the cost of building it has exceeded expectations too much. Darek Danny sighed, "In the end, the Ministry of Finance chose to buy from werewolves and elves, and with the help of sea elves, they can mine magic energy crystals anywhere in the sea, but whether it is elves or werewolves, there are restrictions on the export quota of magic energy crystals. ”

"Research projects cannot be stopped. Pedi pointed to Deric's very serious command, "But it is not easy to increase investment, with the current magical knowledge and manufacturing technology of the kingdom, it is impossible to make a big breakthrough in a short period of time." ”

"Understood. ”

"If nothing else, the Archon Walter of the Kingdom of Misha will arrive at the mouth of the Manwes Gorge in two days. Pedi put down the papers in his hand, "Before my coronation, we will have a meeting with the elves, orcs, and werewolves, and we will also sign some treaties, and you can choose some people to go to the fortress at the mouth of the canyon and settle this matter as soon as possible." ”

"I'll make a list as soon as I can. ”

Pedi nodded lightly and took a deep breath to suppress his irritability.

Derick Danny knew that this was the end of the matter, but instead of relaxing, he waited more intently for the next topic.

"During the war, the development of our rear cannot be stopped, especially the expansion of cities and the reclamation of wasteland, and we must be prepared for a long war, which my chief of staff tells me may last ten years or... Longer!" Pedy picked up the cigar from the ashtray as he spoke, and took a bite into his mouth.

"That is, the key point of this war is not the battlefield at the front, but the stability of the rear. Pedi spat out a puff of smoke and stared at Daric Danny, "During the war, the Ministry of Finance should reasonably allocate the resources within the kingdom, and if there is a material crisis in the kingdom such as Suke City during the Orc War, I will send you to the Supreme Court." ”

Dyrick Danny's scalp tingles when he hears this, and at the same time there is a hint of excitement in his heart, he loves this kind of challenge.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the kingdom is currently developing steadily in all aspects. "With the kingdom's current trade capacity and resource reserves, it is possible to fight a large-scale war of attrition. With the consumption power of the people of the kingdom, only the manufacturing capacity of one city in Balan Town can meet most of the daily needs of the kingdom, and the grain and livestock produced by the farms and pastures of the Harrence Heights, Krull, and Garmici grasslands, as well as the coastal fisheries, can meet the food needs of most of the Elan continent, plus the magical knowledge we have, even if there is a drought for more than five consecutive years, there will be no problem. ”

"It's good to have faith, but don't be too careless. Pedi was glad that Darik had confidence, but his cautious personality made him warn: "During the Orc War, the Empire had the same logistical strength as ours, but after the outbreak of the war, there was still a material crisis in Suke City. ”

"Yes!" Derik immediately became modest, although he knew that the material crisis in Suke City during the Orc War was fundamentally caused by the struggle between the high-ranking nobles, and the huge logistics of the empire and most of the local power The imperial government was simply unable to mobilize, but he would not be stupid enough to bring it up on such an occasion.

"During the war, the King's Office set up a special supervisory committee. "The committee will regularly listen to the work reports of various ministries, and randomly check and monitor the progress of your work at any time, but will not interfere with your decision-making. ”

Derick Danny was stunned, only to feel the pressure hit suddenly. He instinctively lowered his head, and Wolf Ma recorded the king's orders as quickly as he could.

"You..."

The knock on the door was interrupted by a knock on the door, and Paddy wanted to continue, but Wolfma watched as the king stood up and walked to the door.

"Your Majesty. "It's Willy Jon knocking at the door," Sir Cowlier and Sir Marne have arrived at Lion Castle. ”

"Oh?" said Petdy's eyes, "where?"

"It's in the living room just outside the office. ”

"Let them in!" Pedi didn't hesitate, "Remember, the Minister of the National Intelligence Office doesn't need any briefing in the future. ”

Willy-Jon gracefully gave a chivalric salute, "Yes, Your Majesty." ”

"You go back first," Pedi looked at Darik Danny, "After the calculations here are completed, leave the statistical report, and go straight back to Crewe City to take over the treasury." Also, you ask Mage Leah for a teleportation device, and you may soon have to travel between Suke and Crewe. ”

"Allow me to retire, then. Darik Danny didn't stop at all, he took two steps back and turned around when Sira Marne and Cowlier just walked into the room, and after the three of them exchanged a silent greeting, Darik Danny stood aside respectfully and made way for him.

"Your Majesty!" said Cowlier, with a slight cry in his voice, as he rushed to the couch where the king was sitting and knelt down in front of Sira Marne, "it's been almost two years, and I've finally seen you again." He prostrated himself on the floor and saluted like a servant.

"Hurry up. Pedi laughed a little, "Don't be embarrassed here. ”

"How can this be considered a shame?" said Collier, with a flattering smile on his face.

Derick Danny looked at the kneeling old mage out of the corner of his eye, listening to the other party's flattering words, and couldn't help but speed up his pace and leave the room, while Sira Marne, who followed closely, was extremely embarrassed, she looked at Collier who was kneeling on the floor and didn't know how to salute.

Pedi naturally saw Siala Marne's embarrassment, he turned sideways and patted Collier on the shoulder, "Get up, do you still need me to help you?" After that, he stood up and waved his hand to Siala Marne, who wanted to salute, and pointed to the sofa closest to him, "For such a long distance, sit down and rest first." ”

"Wolf Ma, make two cups of tea. Pedi commanded Wolf Mar and pointed to the seat opposite, "You sit on the opposite side for me." ”

"Are you better?" said Peddy as he pulled back from the filing cabinet with a smile on his face, and handed it to Sheila Marne, "Seeing you, I suddenly have a little more faith in the war that is about to break out. ”

Hearing this, Sira Marne, who had just sat down, stood up suddenly, and said as if taking an oath: "There is no problem with my illness anymore, I can go to the front now, Your Majesty..."

"Sit down, Sir. Pedi interrupted Silah Marne with a smile and turned her gaze to Collier, "Haven't you had anything going on lately?"

"In the past year, the situation in the royal capital has been as calm as the surface of Lake Garmic. Without thinking, Collier said: "The first batch of cadets of the non-commissioned officer school has graduated, Balan Town and Harrence City have established corresponding non-commissioned officer schools in the past two years, and the Magic Academy and the Knight Academy in Seka Town have also had excellent cadets who have graduated early. The first thing he does, of course, is to report on the results of his own work.

"Your reports fill my trash can every day, so don't bother me about those things at school. Pedi shook her head, glanced at Sira Marne and looked at Cowlier, "How's the case in Baron Hanina's hands being investigated?"

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