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GOR Chapter 346 Lightning God's Whip
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"Ah!" The Finance Minister's body trembled violently and he abruptly shouted, "Your Highness! Absolutely not! "
Unexpectedly, the Regent was not angered by his opposition to his order. The young Regent took a deep breath. There was a complicated expression on his face. Then, he slowly spoke out, "Lord Munoz, accept the order! My decision will not change. "
Finance Minister Munoz's heart tightened. He could seemingly see a deep sense of heaviness within the eyes of this young Prince! It was so heavy that it made it hard for him to breathe.
However, as the Finance Minister of the Empire, he still remembered his duty. The old man clenched his teeth and suddenly knelt down on the floor. He raised his head and looked at the Regent.
"Your Highness! The taxes cannot be changed! The Empire's military expenditure has been huge for many years. Although the southern provinces are rich, the taxes have been increased six times in the past ten years for the sake of military expenditure! If we increase it again, I fear that chaos will ensue! "Also … to establish a main army, the first year will require at least 10 million gold coins. After that, the annual military expenditure will need to be at least 8 million gold coins! "With the Empire's present financial strength, this is simply impossible! "If we only rely on increasing taxes … in less than two years, the South will likely fall into chaos!"
A fierce look flashed across the Regent's eyes and he suddenly released a long sigh. "Munoz, I understand what you just said. "How about this … regarding the tax increase, we will only increase it for one year. Next year, it will return to the original tax rate! "However, this year's tax must be increased! "As for the future … we will talk about it later."
Talk about it later?
The Finance Minister was unable to stop himself from becoming enraged!
What do you mean by talk about it later? To think that I had regarded this Regent as the hope for the Empire's revival. He … how could he be so irresponsible?
To establish a main army of 200,000 gold coins would require a military expenditure of at least 10 million gold coins! Then, to feed 200,000 people every year, weapons, horses and provisions would need to be maintained … no matter how frugal they are, they would still need at least 8 million gold coins every year! This year's tax increase, next year's tax decrease … but from tomorrow onwards, where would the 8 million gold coins come from? Were they going to let these 200,000 people starve to death?
Unfortunately, the old finance minister didn't know that the Regent's thoughts were different at the moment!
What about the annual military expenditure in the future?
Hmph … There was no need to consider these anymore!
Once the war started, it didn't matter if it was 100,000 people or 200,000 people … once they died in battle, why would they still need money?!
Besides …
Do we have a choice?!
Everyone in the hall was dumbfounded. They didn't know why this wise monarch suddenly wanted to expand the army today. Everyone was suspicious, but no one dared to say anything …
Suddenly, a palace attendant hurriedly walked in from outside the hall and knelt on the ground. "Your Honorable Highness! The Grand Duke of the Tulip Family has arrived … "
The Regent raised his eyebrows and looked at the servant angrily. "Bastard! Since the Grand Duke of the Tulip Family is here, let him come straight in! What else is there to report? "
Trembling in fear, the servant hurriedly said: "Your Highness … … The Grand Duke of the Tulip Family did not come alone. He brought a hundred people and fifty carriages with him … … He said these things must be transported to the entrance of the hall … … The guards must check the things inside the carriages, but the Grand Duke is not allowed to … …"
"Oh?" The Regent was taken aback.
Today was supposed to be the day of the meeting. Not only was this Du Wei late, but he also brought dozens of carriages with him … … What's more, he drove the carriages to the entrance of the palace? And he won't let the guards check? What the hell is he doing?
In a flash, Prince Son made a decision: "Let him in! No one is allowed to stop him. Invite the Grand Duke of the Tulip Family and his people in! Hmph, I want to see what this guy is up to. "
Everyone in the hall looked at each other in dismay. Even the old finance minister, Munoz, who was kneeling on the ground, was stunned.
A moment later, the sound of Xiao Xiao's leather boots could be heard from outside the hall. Then, Du Wei walked in.
To everyone's surprise, Duwei didn't wear his usual magician's outfit, nor did he wear his noble's gorgeous clothes. When he came in, he was wearing a close-fitting leather armor, and at the back, he even wore a cloak. At first glance, he looked a bit valiant and formidable!
Hmm? A full military outfit?!
Seeing Du Wei coming in front of him and bowing, the Regent faintly smiled: "Du Wei, what are you doing?"
Outside the entrance of the hall, the sound of rolling wheels could be heard. Under the strict surveillance of the palace guards, dozens of large carriages had already stopped at the entrance.
"Your Highness," Du Wei looked up and smiled: "I came to give you a big gift!"
"Gift?" The Regent raised an eyebrow: "What gift?"
"Money!" Du Wei's answer shocked everyone.
After he finished speaking, he abruptly turned around and walked to the entrance of the hall. He stood beside a carriage closest to the entrance of the hall and abruptly pulled out a sword from the waist of a Royal Army Warrior beside him. Holding the sword with both hands, he exerted all his strength and viciously slashed at a large chest on the carriage …
Crack!!
Clatter clatter …
In the hall, everyone exclaimed in surprise!
Gold!!
A chest full of gold!!
However, this wasn't enough. Du Wei smiled and raised five fingers to everyone in the hall: "Military expenses! Fifty million … gold coins!! "
At this moment, everyone in the hall changed their expressions!
Fifty million gold coins? What kind of concept was that? It was almost equivalent to the entire annual financial income of the Roland Empire!!
The Regent couldn't stand it anymore, he suddenly strode out of the hall and came to the front of Du-Wei. Carefully looking at the broken box in front of him … … Those golden pieces, they are all pieces of gold!!
And in the back, there were dozens of carriages with countless identical chests!
"Du Wei … … Where did you get so much money!" The Regent approached Du Wei and suddenly grabbed his shoulder.
Du Wei laughed and then whispered: "Your Highness, this money was earned by me. Do you want it or not?"
Prince Son rolled his eyes and then gave a strange smile: "Of course! Why not!! "But after a pause, he whispered:" What's your condition? Humph, you bastard, I'm afraid you won't do something without a reward. You … … What do you want? "
Du Wei stopped laughing. With a dignified expression, he took a deep breath and said his answer:
"I want … …" His voice suddenly changed from low to firm and decisive!
"I want the Emerald River to be renamed as the Rollin River! I want the Kete Province to be renamed as the Rollin Plains! I want the Rowling family to be pardoned and my brother Gabriel to take over as the hereditary Earl of the Rollin Family! "
Hearing this, Prince Son quickly calculated in his mind and came up with a conclusion.
Fifty million gold coins is enough to build an elite army. Moreover, they won't have to worry about supporting the Rollin Plains for the next few years … … A main army in exchange for the Rollin Plains. Moreover, the Rollin Plains was originally the territory of the Rollin Family for hundreds of years. Returning it now would only be returning it to its rightful owner.
As for restoring the Rollin Family's title, although it's a bit undignified, but at this time, face isn't important.
"Okay, I agree." Prince Son immediately nodded in agreement.
"Hehe, there's a second condition." Du Wei giggled.
"There's a second condition?" Prince Son frowned as he looked at Du Wei: "Du Wei, don't push your luck."
Du Wei lightly said: "Your Highness, I spent a lot of money, so naturally I want more in return."
Prince Son looked at the gold nuggets scattered on the ground: "Speak."
"Since the Rollin Plains is returned and the title of the Rollin Family is restored … … Then the Rollin Family's private army must be rebuilt!" Du Wei lightly said: "I don't want much, just fifty thousand! Originally the Rollin Family had more private army, but I know Your Highness is not at ease with the number of nobles under your command. So I don't want much, just fifty thousand will do. "
Prince Son strangely looked at Du Wei: "Fifty thousand is not a lot, and it's the private army of nobles. I won't interfere, so you don't need to discuss this with me."
"But, this fifty thousand private army … … I want to transfer it to the Northwest!" Du Wei's words immediately caused Prince Son's face to change color.
"Don't be too surprised, Your Highness." Du Wei faintly smiled: "Obviously, in order to deal with the future war, I'm guessing you must be eager to clean up the mess inside. Otherwise, if a tiger from the outside comes in and there's a wolf in the house, then it's over. So I'm sure you're planning to deal with the Northwest Army as soon as possible. With the chaos in the Northwest, my pitiful army won't be enough to protect myself … … The Rollin Family and I are one family, so it's not too much to ask for the Rollin Family's private army to be transferred to the Northwest to help me, right? This will require your approval, otherwise, tens of thousands of soldiers will be charged with treason. "
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At the beginning of the year 963 of the Empire, the Fifth Main Battle Legion of the Roland Empire was born under a decision made by the Imperial Court. This legion would become a famous and invincible army in the future!
From the beginning of its birth, this legion was deeply imprinted with the mark of Duke Du Wei. It's as if this was a foretelling of its future fate.
And this legion also had a resounding name in history — —
Lightning God's Whip!
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