On the throne, the young emperor's face was cold and his eyes were faint. Under the steps, the consul bowed his body and gave advice, neither humble nor arrogant.
After a long time, Xu Sili twitched the corners of his mouth.
He looked respectful on the surface, maybe he didn't know how to arrange his Wen Jishan, and said solemnly: "You said that the mercenary town is not a land..."
"Consul, do you really think so?"
Wen Jishan frowned. He easily noticed the change of the little emperor. Before that, he would never talk to himself like this.
Of course, he never took the little emperor to heart.
From Wen Jishan's point of view, in fact, even the first prince and the second princess, the two heirs, are not worthy of the throne. Si Sheng is the only one who really admires him in the empire.
It's just a pity that Si Sheng is a dead brain.
He didn't know if he was really loyal and patriotic, or if he had other difficulties. Obviously, with his strength, it was absolutely a matter of minutes to overthrow this dynasty.
What's more, Wen Jishan couldn't see how much Si Sheng respected the Roland royal family.
However, he never rebelled.
It has even turned the tide many times. It can be said that if there was no Si Sheng three years ago, the Roland Empire would probably have been destroyed in the beast tide.
Si Sheng is so powerful and mysterious, many times, even Wen Jishan can't see through his thoughts.
At this moment, seeing the change of the little emperor, Wen Jishan was a little surprised, but not too shocked.
The boy is still too young.
He has been able to work with Si Sheng for so long. In terms of aura and cold face, who can compare to the number one powerhouse in the empire
Thinking like this, Wen Jishan continued to bow and said warmly, "Your Majesty, that's true."
The mercenary town is really not a big place!
"fart!"
Xu Sili let out a foul language and looked at him calmly. It was only now that he noticed the favorability label on the top of Wen Jishan.
[cold]
The favorability is even lower than that of Si Sheng!
Xu Sili felt that if his public approval rate was lower than 50%, this guy would definitely be the first to rebel.
This is absolutely unbearable!
The talents that can be used by him are only talents, and those who cannot be used by him are not much better than waste.
At least the trash can't make trouble!
At this moment, Xu Sili's eyes when looking at Wen Jishan have changed. He was genuinely happy just now, but now he doesn't want to see him no matter how he sees it.
Sure enough, Li Zhecheng is better, at least they are loyal!
Guard Li, who was doing self-reflection beside him, suddenly felt a subtle change.
?
What happened again? Obviously he did nothing!
Wen Jishan's expression changed slightly, he endured it, but maintained his courtesy: "Why did your majesty say this?"
This little emperor is actually scolding him!
Just now I thought that the young man had become a king, but now it seems that he is blind.
Xu Sili stared at him without showing weakness.
"The mercenary town is the only way from the inner city to the outer city defense line. It is a node connecting the inside and outside. Whether you go to the front line or return from the front line, you must pass through the mercenary town."
"In such an important place, you actually said that you don't want land?"
Xu Sili narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Let's not talk about the geographical location, let's talk about the population composition of the mercenary town. I have to ask the consul, who are the mercenaries?"
He didn't give Wen Jishan a chance to speak, and continued, "They are ordinary people, and none of them are elemental masters!"
"But they are still fighting at the forefront, licking blood, fighting with interstellar beasts, and using their experience, skills, and life to win!"
"It is true that they are for high bounties, but you can't deny that they are also guarding the empire, and they are an indispensable fighting force for the empire to fight against interstellar beasts!"
"Consul, do you dare to say that they are not important?"
Wen Jishan looked at the little emperor, his expression became serious, he said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the army is also an ordinary person!"
Although the elemental divisions were basically recruited by the army, it was not enough. With a million front-line army, the proportion of elemental divisions was only a few thousand.
This is the accumulation of hundreds of years.
Because the Elemental Master Academy can only send hundreds of 1-star Elemental Masters to the front line every year, and in the beast tide three years ago, many Elemental Masters died in battle, and now there are only so many left.
Xu Sili sneered.
"Then what do you mean, let these mercenaries join the army?"
"Don't say that most of them retired from the front line, and say that these people are recalled to the army, can the empire afford it?"
One million troops sounds like a lot, but they are scattered in five main cities, each of which is about 200,000.
The Roland Empire has a total population of more than 90 million, and the Imperial City alone has more than 30 million. If you really want to recruit troops, there is actually no shortage of manpower.
But... can't afford it!
The army is a state machine, and it is also the beast of a money shredder. The army accounts for 50% of Roland's annual financial expenditure!
If there is another conscription, the country's economy will collapse.
Fortunately, the front-line battle is not tight now.
After the beast tide three years ago, the roads between the five main cities were all occupied by various interstellar beasts, and these interstellar beasts were basically one to four stars in strength.
In fact, they rarely attack human cities actively, because the remaining five main cities are sheltered by large magic circles.
Unless there is another beast tide, under the impact of the beast group, it is possible to break through the great formation.
Therefore, the current war on the front line mainly focuses on cleaning up interstellar beasts and opening the roads to major cities as soon as possible.
Although encountering three or four star beasts, there will still be danger, but the big deal is to fight a guerrilla war with the star beasts after retreating to the big formation.
Therefore, the front-line army of more than 200,000 people is enough to protect the imperial city, and any more is a burden!
Wen Jishan, as a consul, naturally knew this truth.
Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for these veterans to be recalled to the front line.
It is also their personal choice to become mercenaries and continue to fight, and the Empire does not need to pay extra for them.
He wanted to say before that if the mercenaries are ordinary people and they are still fighting, so they need to allocate funds to improve their welfare, what about the soldiers on the front line
Then aren't they more dangerous? Need more benefits
But the little emperor's words blocked him.
Because he also knows that some mercenaries are not actually old enough to be discharged from the army, but the country cannot afford to support them, and can only force some of them to be discharged from the army.
And these people often become the main force of the mercenary group.
Otherwise, if you have never fought on the front line, without that experience, how can you dare to use the body of an ordinary person to fight against an interstellar beast that is born with at least half-star combat power
But if you put it that way, it doesn't make sense.
At the same time, he was also secretly shocked.
How did this little emperor suddenly know so much? Didn't you still look like a faint-hearted king who didn't work hard and didn't distinguish between five grains
Has it been installed before
Wen Jishan thought for a while and said, "I know that Your Majesty is kind and compassionate to these veterans, but I think that the limited resources should be used where they are more needed."
"Oh, where is more needed?"
Xu Sili sneered again, "Do you mean the inner city?"
"Yes, in the past two years, the consul has indeed managed the inner city prosperously. If you want to come to the other four main cities, although you can't see it, under your remote dispatch, it won't be too bad."
Although Wen Jishan looks humble on the surface, he is actually a proud person on the inside, so he can't help but feel a little complacent.
Yes, he's only been in office for two years, but his exploits are real.
He is indeed an ordinary person, unable to fight to kill the enemy, but his contribution to Roland is no less than anyone else's!
"However, that's not enough."
The young man's faint voice sounded, which made Wen Jishan startled slightly, and then frowned.
"not enough?"
A look of doubt appeared in his eyes behind the lens.
Where is not enough? Is there anyone who can do more and better than him
"Yes, not enough."
Xu Sili looked at him and said decisively, "The imperial city alone has a population of more than 35 million, while the inner city only accounts for a mere 3 million!"
"These three million people are indeed rich, but what about the other thirty-two million people? How many of them are still struggling with food and clothing?"
Wen Jishan's face was a little livid, he felt that the little emperor was deliberately making things difficult for him!
He has only been in office for two years. It would be good to be able to organize the inner city like this. According to the little emperor, does he still want to make everyone rich
is it possible? First of all, those nobles will not cooperate!
What's more, what he just said was not what the little emperor said.
He felt that if the welfare of the mercenaries was to be improved, it would be better to give them more equipment.
How useful can it be to renovate and rebuild a town
Most of the people living in the town are family members of mercenaries. They may not necessarily need to live in a good house, and it is almost the same for some living allowances.
But he never expected that the little emperor would despise him! In front of Si Sheng and Li Zhecheng!
No matter how Wen Jishan could pretend, he was a little annoyed at the moment.
"Your Majesty, this minister has little talent and knowledge, and there is really no way to take care of everyone in just two years!"
He gritted his teeth, especially "just two years", these four words were particularly hard.
"Since you know that your ability is not enough, then be humble!"
Xu Sili looked at him and said earnestly.
"Chief Wen, your eyes are higher than the top, and you don't want to make progress. It won't go far. The empire still needs you. This emperor hopes that you will not make such mistakes in the future."
Wen Jishan's face turned green.
The little emperor actually hit the snake with the stick and stepped on him directly!
He narrowed his eyes and looked at Si Sheng subconsciously.
However, Si Sheng did not look at him, but stared at the little emperor, and there seemed to be light flickering in his gray-blue eyes.
Does Si Sheng also think that the little emperor is too much
The little emperor can trample on Wen Jishan like this, and one day he will trample on him like this!
Will he be able to bear it by then
Will it continue to support the Roland Royal Family like this
Wen Jishan gritted his teeth and looked at the little emperor again. He held back, neither getting angry nor admitting it.
joke!
How could his achievements be offset by a few words from the little emperor
"It seems that Chief Wen is still not convinced."
Xu Sili twitched the corners of his mouth, "Am I wrong?"
"You think it is unwise to allocate funds to renovate and rebuild the town, but who told you? I want to allocate funds?"
Wen Jishan was startled.
Without funding, how can we rebuild the town
Should the local residents do it? Isn't that bullshit? No money and no one, what to rebuild
"The Elementalist Academy is solely responsible for rebuilding the town." Xu Sili said lightly, "President Justin will be in charge of this."
"He took the initiative to issue a military order with the emperor."
"After half a month, the reconstruction plan has not been completed, and he will ask for a 50% reduction in the financial subsidies for the elementists."
Wen Jishan took a deep breath.
Good guy, he straight up good guy!
When did this little emperor hook up with the dean of the Elementalist Academy? No, it's not like hooking up!
50% financial subsidy, Justin is crazy to mention it
And Li Zhecheng, who was guarding Xu Sili's side, couldn't help staring at the words.
Did you say that yesterday
Did Dean Justin take the initiative to issue a military order? Isn't that what you forced him to be the old man
Having personally experienced the scene in the Dean's office yesterday, Li Zhecheng, an Elementalist, couldn't help but deeply mourn for Dean Justin.
As for his monthly subsidy of 30,000 yuan may be cut
Anyway, the 50% reduction is also 15,000. His salary as the chief guard is not low, but he doesn't feel much.
just feel...
Your Majesty's heart is too dark! Poor old master.
As for Wen Jishan, he asked in surprise at the moment, "Is what Your Majesty said true?"
He was full of complaints just now, but at this moment, the consul's eyes were full of excitement.
"If Dean Justin fails to complete the reconstruction plan after half a month, he will ask for a 50% reduction in the subsidy of all elementalists?"
Xu Sili looked a little weird when he looked at his shining eyes.
After thinking for a while, he reminded in a low voice: "Rebuilding the mercenary town is a very important first step in this emperor's next plan."
"Chief Wen, this emperor doesn't want anyone to interfere!"
Wen Jishan slapped his mouth and nodded, expressing his understanding, but he felt regretful regardless of his expression.
Of course sorry!
He has been fascinated by Elementalists for a long time, these guys who only take money and do nothing, if their strength does not allow, he can cut off 70% of their financial subsidies!
Now that there is such a good opportunity, that old guy Justin is willing to take the blame. He doesn't do anything, isn't he too sorry for the kindness of the old dean
Wen Jishan's eyes flickered, and he didn't seem to give up his plans to make trouble.
Xu Sili had an inexplicable headache when he saw it, while Li Zhecheng shuddered.
Damn it, it's so dark!
He only thought about whether the old dean could complete the task on time. He never expected that this Wen Jishan would still want to destroy it
No, he must remind the old dean when he looks back, let him be on guard, and don't be trapped by Wen Jishan!
Xu Sili opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but he hesitated for a while, and finally he didn't speak again.
If it is really destroyed, it is because Dean Justin is not capable enough.
He is the dean of the Elementalist Academy and a strong two-star spiritual department. If he is still afraid of an ordinary person like Wen Jishan, what else is there to say
Thinking like this, Xu Sili continued to talk about the mercenary town. He still had some ideas about this experimental base.
"As I just said, the reconstruction of the mercenary town will be the responsibility of the Elementalist Academy."
Wen Jishan restrained his expression and looked at him with some puzzlement. He didn't understand why he had to emphasize it again. Is he really so worried about his petty actions
But I heard the little emperor say: "I'm talking about being responsible, not asking them to pay for the reconstruction, what I mean is - let the elementalists do the reconstruction."
Wen Jishan was stunned for a moment, his words were a little confusing, but he quickly understood.
It's not what he understands, let the Elementalist Academy pay, but - let the Elementalist build the town directly
how can that be? !
"Your Majesty..."
Wen Jishan's mouth was dry, "Is it a little overkill for the elemental master to build the town?"
"What is big use? What is small use?"
Xu Sili chuckled, the young man at the moment felt quite scheming, "Chief Wen, do you know the Elementalist?"
Wen Jishan pursed his lips.
He is an ordinary person, and he has no elemental affinity. Although he has learned about some elemental masters because of the convenience of his position, it is only skin after all.
But if he remembered correctly, His Majesty is also an ordinary person, right
"Oh, it seems that I forgot to tell Chief Wen."
Xu Sili straightened his robes and said softly.
"I went to the Elementalist Academy yesterday and tested my talent. I didn't expect this Emperor to have the talent of a Spiritual Elementalist, and it's a rare sound element."
Wen Jishan's expression was confused for a moment.
No, isn't His Majesty 18 years old? How can you measure talent
"Your Majesty means..."
"The Elementalist Academy has made a major mistake, not only in education, but also in testing methods."
Xu Sili didn't hide it, there was nothing hard to say.
"As a result, some of the children who tested their talents were assigned the wrong department. Yesterday, a martial artist student participated in the test with me, and it turned out that he was also from the spiritual department."
"That is to say, in the future, we may add a new batch of spiritual elementalists."
Wen Jishan is also a smart person. Xu Sili understands why Justin made such a military order.
If it is true, then the error is too big!
But at this moment, he thought of something else.
"Does that mean... that some ordinary people who are judged to have no element affinity are probably also gifted? They were just wrongly judged?"
Just like Your Majesty!
After many years, it can still be detected!
Xu Sili looked at Wen Jishan and wanted to tell him—don't think about it, you really have no element affinity, you are just an ordinary person.
but…
Looking at the hot anticipation in the young man's eyes, he hesitated for a while, but still thought it was over.
Today's shock should be enough, take it slowly, there is no need to destroy other people's mentality all at once.
Xu Sili nodded.
"Yes, but these people may not be able to measure it if they haven't persisted in practicing basic techniques for a long time and have not made progress."
After speaking, he did not continue the topic.
"This is a matter of the future, not the current focus," he said. "The focus now should be - we will add a new batch of spiritual elementalists who have practiced martial arts in the future."
"It's okay to say that when you are young, those students between the ages of 15 and 18 are basically useless."
Wen Jishan couldn't help frowning, and his expression became a little dignified.
Yes, only one-star elemental masters can go to the front line, and these spiritual elemental masters who practice the wrong way are obviously unable to reach the one-star level in such a short period of time.
At that time, they will be assigned to the guards in various places, but then, wouldn't their talents be wasted
Are you deferring your graduation
But after the delay, can they become one-star elementalists? This is an unknown.
In fact, it is not impossible to go to the place, but those are the seedlings of spiritual elemental masters! How powerful is the spiritual system? That is often the existence that can affect the war situation!
The point is, he feels that this may not be a small number, and it is likely to exceed a hundred.
Hundreds of Spiritual Elementalists…
Wen Jishan couldn't help swallowing, and at the same time he hated the Elementalist Academy even more.
Sure enough, they are a bunch of guys who eat dry food!
So many years, how many children should be delayed? How many planes were delayed
Cutting their financial subsidies by 50% is simply not enough!
Xu Sili looked at Wen Jishan's slightly crazy eyes, and couldn't help feeling sympathy for Dean Justin.
He coughed again, drawing the Archon's attention back.
"So for these children, I plan to let them participate in the construction. These five main elements are actually very suitable for infrastructure construction."
"Martial arts focus on oneself, this is another matter, but spiritual elementalists can directly control elements."
"Gold, you can make weapons and build fortresses."
"I don't need to say more about wood and water. They are very powerful in planting and treatment."
"Fire can be combined with gold to forge more powerful weapons and equipment, and earth is definitely a good player in building bridges, paving roads and building houses."
"They are elementalists, and they can do this much faster than ordinary people."
Xu Sili raised his brows and said lazily.
"Do you think Dean Justin is stupid? Not sure if he can agree to a half-month deadline?"
"He is a top-level spiritual elementist of the Earth Element 2-star. It may be a bit reluctant to rebuild the town in half a month, but he is not the only spiritual elementalist in the academy."
Don't talk about the teachers of the college, just talk about the students.
Now the spiritual students in the academy are all talented people who are truly talented. He does not believe that there are no talents in civil engineering.
So in half a month, the Elementalist Academy can actually do it!
"It doesn't take much human, financial and material resources to rebuild and renovate a town in half a month. It may only consume a little treasure to restore magic power."
"Chief Wen, do you think this deal is worthwhile?"
The people in the hall, listening to Xu Sili's words, couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
And Wen Jishan listened to his description, his expression became more and more serious, and his eyes became brighter and brighter.
At this time, he was called and nodded hurriedly.
Great deal, right? !
Doesn't he want to do construction? Doesn't he want to put those resources to good use? Does he not know the gap between the rich and the poor in the inner and outer cities
But no one has no money or strength, what can he do
But now it's different, there are free coolies! Still a very, very advanced coolie!
Let those elemental masters whose eyes are usually higher than the top, or the spiritual elemental masters to do construction, don't think it's too cool to think about it
This group of guys who can control water, soil and wood, he has been eyeing for a long time!
He actually thought about it before, but he didn't dare to go deep into the plan, because he was just an ordinary person.
And the elementalist's status in the Roland Empire is very high! Even if he is the chief consul, he cannot command them.
It is a waste to let noble and powerful elementalists do what these civilians can do, and it will definitely cause a huge backlash.
And now...
On the throne, the young emperor who was originally despised by him, smiled at this moment, and continued: "I don't expect them to go to the front line for this part of the abolished spiritual elemental masters."
"Instead of letting them waste resources in places, it's better to use them and build the empire!"
"Yes, Your Majesty is right!"
Wen Jishan nodded, feeling very excited.
All the previous dissatisfaction with the little emperor has been forgotten at this moment, because this plan is too feasible!
However, he did not expect that the little emperor thought farther than him, and his heart was more ruthless than him.
Only to hear the boy continue to ring in the hall.
"After the mercenary town is rebuilt, I plan to convene all the local elementalists, and let them form an elementalist mercenary group or join the existing mercenary group."
"All Elementalists below one star must become mercenaries!"
Mercenaries also have mercenary associations.
Every year, you must complete a certain amount of tasks in order to maintain your mercenary status, to level up, and to obtain resources and tasks of the corresponding level from the mercenary association!
"All Elementalist mercenaries must complete a fixed number of mercenary tasks every year. If they can't do it, then cancel the Elementalist subsidy!"
"Of course, there will be rewards for those who overfulfill the task."
"Since they are elemental masters, this means that they are stronger than ordinary mercenaries. If ordinary mercenaries can do it, they must also be able to do it!"
The young man's words were loud.
There was a moment of silence in the hall.
After a long time, Wen Jishan helped the glasses that fell down.
He raised his head, his green eyes stared deeply at the young emperor on the throne, and said firmly and enthusiastically: "Yes, Your Majesty is right! It must be possible!"
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