The day after he officially ascended the throne, Roland held the third plenary meeting in the castle parlor.
The main content of the meeting was the distribution of power, which was the most concerned issue of officials.
As advocates on the right side, this is undoubtedly the moment they have been looking forward to for a long time - serving the local lord and serving the king are very different concepts, especially since most of them have worked in the city hall, and the new king " With a basic understanding of the centralization concept of weakening local governments and strengthening the central government, this promotion is even more important. This means that they will become the central officials of the Greycastle Kingdom from the once unknown people, and they will no longer manage the Western Region. Their influence can be said to be stronger than that of the great nobles in the past.
Naturally, Roland would not allow this "one step to the sky" mood to continue to swell in his official ranks, so the meeting put the general principles at the forefront, "First of all, I'm here to congratulate everyone - you can be invited to participate. All of you at this meeting will become part of the upper elite of Greycastle. In the decades to come, you and I will govern this kingdom together.”
"You are serious, Your Majesty." Barov took the lead and stood up, stroking his chest and bending over, "It is our honor to be able to serve you! If you have anything, please do not hesitate to tell me, the minister will do it!"
Although he said humility, the old manager's face was full of smiles, and he was obviously full of expectations for the road ahead.
Roland nodded with a smile, motioned everyone to sit down, and then said slowly, "But there is one thing I want to say up front, to take back the enfeoffment rights of nobles in order to replace them with capable people; and to maintain the prosperity of a kingdom, Depends on how many outstanding people it has fighting for it, so I don't want to see you become another kind of noble."
"Of course..." Barov said quickly, "No one can guarantee that the descendants will also have the same talent, and all positions should be selected for the best."
His words immediately aroused a chorus of echoes.
I don't know if it was an illusion or not. Roland always felt that these city hall officials had changed a lot from before. Even the flattery was much smoother, and there was an inexplicable awe in the eyes looking at him - this difference It made him faintly feel a sense of pleasure.
This is probably also the role of the ceremony.
It's no wonder that for this seat, Tifeke and Garcia would not hesitate to drag most of the kingdom into the flames of war.
It's just that Roland didn't let himself immerse himself in this emotion for too long. Even the supreme king rules only a corner of the vast desert continent. If he is only satisfied with this, he will not listen to some people. What's the difference between island chiefs who have said their names
The world is so big, he wants to see it.
"You're just talking about the most basic point," Roland looked around the hall. "In fact, no one can guarantee that someone who is capable will always be competent for his position! The temptation of the outside world, the solidification of ideas, and the desire to expand are all It can ruin a person's future! You- are no exception."
As he raised the volume, the ministers lowered their heads one after another, not daring to breathe for a while.
"So entering the center is just the beginning. Your abilities and achievements will be comprehensively assessed every year, and then whether you will be promoted or lingering in place will be determined by it." Roland paused, "Of course, there will be worse ones. As a result—for example, those who still cause losses to the kingdom will be removed from their positions and sent to the Judgment Hall for disposal!”
"Your Majesty..." Barov asked cautiously, "I don't know who wrote this assessment?"
"I'll be in charge," Roland looked at him. "Any questions?"
Although the real investigator is Nightingale from the Security Bureau, it is more appropriate to carry it out in his name.
"No, sir... gone."
"I know what everyone is thinking," he continued, "I have finally come to this point, it should be the moment to reap the rewards. If you have to walk on thin ice and continue to work hard in the future, then the meaning of becoming a central official will be different. Where. And what I want to say is that the reward does not conflict with the above, but a symbiotic relationship - as long as you can complete the task I explained, I don't mind you going to profit for yourself. It's like sharing the bread, The bigger the bread, the less you get, the more you can fill your stomach, and the smaller the bread, even if you eat it all by yourself. As for the fact that the people who stand in the front are more likely to get the bread, I think you should all know it. "
The resources a high-level official can obtain is far from limited to the salary on the surface. His contacts and power are all more efficient capital. If he can't see this, he doesn't need such a person to continue to stay in the city hall. middle.
The driving effect of the combination of sticks and radishes has been proven by history. Although it is still very jerky to use, Roland has begun to try to get familiar with it.
"Before I announce new appointments, you can choose to give up - those who quit will be compensated with a large sum of golden dragons, enough to spend a lifetime; but once you decide to stay, you have to bear the responsibilities and obligations of officials. Now , make a decision!"
No one got up, even the Minister of Chemical Industry Kemo Stryer, who had been complaining at first and wished to resign sooner, remained silent. Apparently, the two years of political experience made him understand that if he wants to get funds from Barov, the position of minister is particularly important.
"Very good," Roland raised the corner of his mouth, "Then next is your appointment and removal order!"
Compared with the previous city hall, the biggest change in the new regime system is that other towns in various regions are also included in the management framework.
He directly adopted the modern division method, setting those big cities as provinces, and governing the towns, villages and other residential areas in the surrounding areas. The governor of the province is the governor, and the minister is at the same level; each province needs to establish a provincial city hall, and its department is responsible to the Neverwinter City Hall.
This set of transformations has the foundation of the previous second-level city hall, and it is not difficult to operate, but the workload of the minister will increase a lot, and correspondingly, its power is equivalent to an increase of one level.
Barov Hermon got his wish and was promoted to the first hand of the king. He was in charge of the Ministry of Finance and was also responsible for coordinating the work of various departments. As the first batch of managers of Border Town and the old director who has cultivated the most talents for the city hall, this position can be said to be the most suitable - a perfunctory statement made casually four years ago has finally become a reality.
In addition, in addition to the side-by-side institutions such as the Royal Capital City Hall, the army, the Security Bureau, and the Witch League, Roland also added a brand new department: the General Staff Department.
Different from the staff organization specialized in marching operations, the General Staff Department is also responsible for formulating foreign policy. Anything related to the "strategic plan" is made by this department. With the continuous expansion of Greycastle's power, and the battle of divine will In the future, the connection between Chenxi, Langxin, Yongdong, and the fjord will inevitably become closer, and this part needs an agency with a broad vision to assist him in controlling the overall situation.
It is the Northland Pearl Edith Kant who holds the post of minister.