Yes, maybe Xu Yi really has no desire for totalitarianism. Maybe he just hopes to change the lives of everyone on the entire continent through the magic industry as he said. Maybe he really has no intention of replacing the two empires. perhaps…
But this is at most just speculation made by others regarding his approach. No one can be sure that this is indeed his plan, let alone that he will always maintain this idea.
If one day his thoughts suddenly change and he is willing to gain greater power, who can stop him
As the Emperor of the Candela Empire, it is of course impossible for him to place all his hopes on Xu Yi's personal will, and more importantly, he hopes to be able to control it in his own hands.
So it doesn't matter whether Xu Yi is willing to do something that everyone is worried about. What matters is whether he has the ability to do it.
As long as he has the ability, others, especially those who stand at the pinnacle of power like His Majesty Emperor Candela, will never be able to rest at ease.
However, there is nothing we can do about it.
After ten years of development, the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce has become countless times stronger than it was ten years ago. The Xinfei Chamber of Commerce escort team alone has expanded to more than 100,000 people, including seventeen maritime fleets and thirteen A fleet of magic airships.
Relying on the military magic machinery that no one knows the specific situation, but it is certain that it is absolutely top-notch, the combat effectiveness of the New Flying Chamber of Commerce Guards can still absolutely crush other countries in the mainland.
Therefore, no matter how uneasy His Majesty Emperor Candela is, there is nothing he can do against the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and Xu Yi for the time being.
With the current military strength of the Candela Empire, it may be able to continue to maintain an advantage over other countries on the mainland, but it is still powerless against the New Flying Chamber of Commerce.
"Your Majesty, I think... this issue actually has no meaning to consider for the time being." Grand Duke Galbut pondered for a moment and then said: "What approach Xu Yi chooses, the difference is actually not very big for us. And I don't think His thoughts will suddenly change, not to mention that the target he has chosen now is only the Kingdom of Kuranyi. If he really has such thoughts, there is no need to waste this time, right? "
His Majesty Emperor Candela let out a long sigh and slowly shook his head. Shaking away the confusion caused by this news.
Indeed, no matter what Xu Yi wants to do, he has no ability to change it for the time being, so the most important thing now is not to control what Xu Yi does. It’s about finding ways to do your own thing well.
"Grand Duke, the people from the Lampali Kingdom have arrived in the Troll Valley. Please take the time to go there in person and convey my message."
"yes."
"In addition, regarding the investment budget for Troll Valley next year, I plan to increase it by another 30%. What do you think?" His Majesty Emperor Candela asked again.
"Thirty percent?" Grand Duke Galbut frowned. "Your Majesty, our investment in the Troll Valley last year has exceeded 70 million gold coins. If we add another 30%, wouldn't it be close to 100 million gold coins? This amount... I'm worried that the Parliament and the Ministry of Finance will have objections."
His Majesty Emperor Candela waved his hand and snorted coldly: "According to the statistics previously reported by the Finance Department, the empire's annual fiscal revenue this year will probably exceed 600 million gold coins. What's the big deal in investing a mere 100 million gold coins in such an important matter. Don’t they understand? Without the backing of these things, no matter how glorious the empire is now, it will be nothing more than an empty frame that may be torn down at any time.”
Grand Duke Galbut smiled bitterly, knowing exactly what His Majesty the Emperor was referring to in his heart.
From an imperial point of view, His Majesty the Emperor is absolutely right. Otherwise, he, the Imperial Prime Minister, the Imperial Parliament, the Imperial Senate, and the Imperial Treasury would not have unanimously agreed to promote this matter over the years, and for this Continuously increase financial and human investment.
"Okay, I will discuss it with the council and come up with a specific number. As for the Troll Valley... I will go see them when I have time in four days. Your Majesty, do you have anything to say?"
His Majesty Emperor Candela shook his head: "There is no special explanation, you just need to show up on my behalf."
"I see."
The two discussed some policies of the Candela Empire. The Grand Duke Galbut then resigned.
After walking out of the palace gate, Grand Duke Galbut got into an elongated pure black magic car that looked very luxurious at first sight. However, he did not go to the Imperial Parliament, but slowly drove towards the west gate of Wimbledon. .
Today marks the eighth anniversary of Wimbledon's first steelworks. It is also the day when the first steelmaking plant produces its 10 million tons of finished steel.
On this very memorable day, the First Steelmaking Plant specially invited Grand Duke Galbut, who had presided over the completion and commissioning project of the First Steelmaking Plant, to attend, and he readily agreed.
Now that his summons by His Majesty the Emperor had been delayed for a while, I'm afraid the people at the First Steel Plant had been waiting for a long time.
Thinking of this, Grand Duke Galbut ordered the driver to speed up as much as possible.
However, it was ten o'clock in the morning. It is a relatively busy period in Wimbledon, and the road is full of traffic. No matter how skilled the driver is, he cannot leap over the traffic and can only continue to slowly follow the traffic.
Looking at the crowded streets outside, Grand Duke Galbut frowned, thinking that the Imperial Parliament had begun discussing the reconstruction of Wimbledon City last year and should speed up the process.
With the continuous creation of industrial zones around Wimbledon City, Wimbledon City has now absorbed a large number of outsiders. In addition, due to the continuous increase in food production and the stable situation within the empire in the past ten years, the birth rate has soared, making Wimbledon's current population has more than doubled from ten years ago.
In this case, the already crowded Wimbledon City became even more overwhelmed.
Therefore, as early as a few years ago, proposals to rebuild the city of Wimbledon had emerged within the empire, and some even boldly proposed that it would be better to rebuild a new city.
In comparison, Grand Duke Galbut preferred the latter proposal.
Because the renovation of the old city is not only a huge amount of work and extremely difficult, but also the effect is very poor, making it difficult to solve the current problems.
On the contrary, rebuilding a new city may seem exaggerated at first, requiring a huge amount of investment, but in reality, the investment will not be much more than the investment in renovating the old city.
What's more, rebuilding a new city has a very big advantage, that is, it can be re-planned so that it can meet various needs. It is much more convenient than rebuilding the old city.
You must know that with the continuous development of the magic industry, people's lifestyles on the mainland have already undergone tremendous changes. Old cities like Wimbledon, which were founded hundreds of years ago, have long been unable to keep up with the situation, and even It was criticized by countless people as completely behind the times.
To give a simple example, when the city of Wimbledon was first created, although it was built as large as possible, the streets in the city were set aside to accommodate at least six carriages traveling side by side. This was considered to be the largest city in the entire Sainz continent. Incredibly spacious.
But now in the city of Wimbledon, privately purchased and used magic cars are everywhere. If you run on the street, you can see brand-new magic cars flying everywhere.
Coupled with the urban bus system in Wimbledon, the streets in the old town appear very narrow, which is not conducive to smooth traffic at all.
Grand Duke Galbut suffered greatly because of this. Even if he was classified as the Prime Minister of the Empire and a Grand Duke, he would still inevitably encounter traffic jams.
It is because of this that many nobles and wealthy civilians in Wimbledon have moved outside the city to avoid the congestion and various inconveniences in the city.
If a new city is built, this situation can be avoided in the initial planning, and it will naturally solve many problems that are currently plaguing countless people.
Moreover, the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce had already conducted experiments in Bangta City more than 20 years ago to build a new city that adapts to new requirements. After that, the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce simply built a brand new Xinfei in the Principality of Standing. The city has almost become the template for modern cities in mainland China.
With such a precedent, it is not particularly difficult for Wimbledon to build a brand new city.
At least the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and the Amri Chamber of Commerce have made it clear that they can provide technical and personnel support to the Candela Empire. The Amri Chamber of Commerce has even stated to the Imperial Parliament that it is willing to contract the construction project of the new city of Wimbledon. It only requires the Candela Empire. Just provide funds and don't worry about anything else.
Of course, the Imperial Parliament cannot agree, so the empire is currently in contact with the Amri Chamber of Commerce and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce while planning matters related to the construction of the new city on its own.
In this matter, Grand Duke Galbut, as the Prime Minister of the Empire, made it clear to the Imperial Parliament that he supported the construction of the new city and asked the Parliament to provide a solution as soon as possible.
Due to financial and technical problems, the parliament and the Ministry of Finance are difficult to come up with a definite plan in a short period of time, and they are currently in a stalemate.
Now that Grand Duke Galbut is looking at the congestion around him, he naturally hopes that the Armley Chamber of Commerce and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce can make concessions as soon as possible so that the construction plan of Wimbledon New City can be started early and this problem can be solved early.
Of course, there is another solution, which is to move out all the imperial institutions originally established in Wimbledon, and even the palace. Then they don't need to travel to various institutions and the palace. Forced into congestion in Wimbledon.
Unfortunately, it is easy to move various institutions and facilities, but moving the palace is almost wishful thinking.
The Kandra Empire Palace was built at a certain location when the Kandra Empire was founded, and has a history of nearly a thousand years.
Such a palace with great historical and symbolic significance, His Majesty the Emperor will never touch it, let alone move it directly.
Thinking of this, Grand Duke Galbut looked at the scene outside the car window and couldn't help but sigh softly.
Although this ancient empire is powerful because of its antiquity, it is also corrupt because of its antiquity, and will always restrict people's footsteps in various places. (~^~)