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At the Emerald Palace, Hudson arrived at the royal capital with an investigation team. Before he could make a summary report on the issue of "Ten Thousand Years of Catastrophe", he received news that the Avarat Kingdom's investigation team was coming.

Reform is never a new term.

Not to mention the distant ones, many countries have carried out internal reforms in recent years. There are some successful cases, but most of them have failed.

For example: the extinct Warhammer Kingdom is the best negative teaching material.

Because the political reforms induced by internal power struggles directly led to the country's division, and then its demise in the alien invasion.

A group of small countries in the Northern Continent are also representatives, but the reason for their failure is not the reform, but the fact that they are too small and the time for reform is too short.

We had just decided to imitate the Alpha Kingdom and carry out military system reform, but we were only halfway through the operation when we were finished in the continental war.

If they had reformed ten or eight years earlier, the current situation on the mainland would have been drastically different. Maybe they still can't stop the coalition forces of the Elves and the Ancient Relics Alliance, and at least they can hold on for a little longer.

Unfortunately, there is no if in reality. Only the Principality of Moxi succeeded in the reform that was launched in a hurry during the crisis.

However, the situation of the Principality of Moxi is special. They were able to complete internal reforms only because of the help of the orcs.

The original political and military systems were crippled by the orc invasion.

During the war, the army was again in the hands of Hudson and was deeply influenced by the Alpha Kingdom.

The subsequent reforms were entirely military reforms, which led to political changes.

In fact, the Alpha Kingdom is not very advanced in terms of its political system. It is simply due to external pressure that passively improves administrative efficiency.

At its core, it's still the same as all other countries, it's all a toy enfeoffment system. The difference is limited to stricter regulations on military mobilization.

The remaining political structure and local management model are almost the same as those in mainland countries.

The difference is not very big, and the vested interest groups suffered heavy losses, so that the Principality of Moxi was able to complete its internal reforms.

Behind this is George's crazy accumulation of money. Only with strong financial resources can he pave the way for reform.

Similar operations cannot be replicated by other countries.

Even if the nobles in the country are willing to support the reform, how can everyone make up for the lost interests?

The Principality of Moxi relied on inheriting the legacy of the Warhammer Kingdom, and the Kingdom's government spent a lot of money to calm down the opposition.

The reforms in the three countries of China and Mainland China are currently not progressing smoothly. Including the advancement of military reform, there are also many difficulties.

This is not a question of whether the nobles support it or not, but a matter of vital interests, and no one wants to suffer a loss.

There was no grand scene of reformists and conservatives attacking each other. That was all because there was an alien alliance watching eagerly.

"Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Avarat is too good at making excuses, isn't it?"

Hudson said helplessly.

With the addition of a lofty reason, the nature is completely different.

At the very least, if the Kingdom of Avarat wants to investigate, all countries must cooperate. The specific intensity of cooperation depends on the situation, but on the surface, the relevant work must be done well.

"A catastrophe of ten thousand years is about to break out" came from the Alpha Kingdom. When it comes to matters involving human safety, more needs to be done.

This is the power of righteousness!

“Marshal, maybe the Kingdom of Avarat is just the beginning, and more countries will join in the future.

It doesn’t matter whether they can push forward reforms, nor does it matter to them whether the news is true or false.

As long as the banner of righteousness is raised, those evil neighbors who are spying on them must rein in their claws now.

If something goes too far, the criticism within the human race can throw a big power into chaos.

Of course, the Kingdom of Avalat should really want to reform. Elton VIII traveled to the mainland during his time as Crown Prince, and I met him.

This man became famous at a young age. He did several major things during his time as crown prince and had a very high reputation in the aristocratic circle of the Kingdom of Avarat.

This reform has been brewing for a long time within the Kingdom of Avarat, and most of the nobles support it.

I don’t know whether it will succeed in the end, but it will definitely cause quite a stir.

If they are lucky enough to succeed, the situation in the southern continent will also be affected, which is also a good thing for the kingdom.

As for the political inspection, I hope you all can cooperate fully and treat it as repaying an old debt.

In the past few hundred years, the kingdom has encountered orc crises many times, and all countries in the mainland have contributed! "

Caesar IV spoke to reassure him.

It's not that Hudson is being petty, it's mainly because the Kingdom of Avarat came to inspect this time and directly requested to communicate with him.

The nominal communication was actually asking him to do the reception.

The reason is very practical. The continent of Aslant is dominated by the military system and supplemented by the political system.

The core of reforms in various countries is often military rather than political. Generally speaking, as long as the military strength is strong enough, it is a sign of a powerful country.

In this regard, the Alpha Kingdom is one of the best, and is famous on the mainland for its military violence.

As the founder of the new military system of the Alpha Kingdom, Hudson is undoubtedly a hot potato.

If it weren't for the fact that his fortune in the Alpha Kingdom was so huge that no one would be able to raise a price, the palace would be filled with people who came to poach him.

If you can’t poach people, it’s good to have some exchanges.

"Celebrity effect" is applicable everywhere.

Especially when it comes to such a major reform, how can you convince the opposition if you don't get a few big names to endorse it?

“Your Majesty, I am afraid that the reform of the Kingdom of Avalat will not go smoothly.

In addition to our willingness to support, I guess the Holy See hopes that they can rise from the ashes and muddy the waters of the Southern Continent.

The Iliban Kingdom, which has been eyeing them for a long time, will definitely jump out and cause trouble. If this reform is not carried out properly, it may accelerate their decline! "

The Prime Minister, the Grand Duke of Newfoundland, said worriedly.

If the reforms of the Kingdom of Avarat are counterproductive, then the wave of annexations in the Southern Continent will further intensify.

This pattern of the strong always becoming stronger is not what the Alpha Kingdom wants to see.

Human countries annexed each other, and their strength increased immediately, unlike the Alpha Kingdom, which was so difficult.

Even if the Near East strategy proceeds smoothly, the growth of the kingdom's comprehensive national strength will still require a lot of time to accumulate.

"Prime Minister, there is actually nothing wrong with reform. The Kingdom of Avalat has fallen to the level it is today because of internal conservatism.

If we don’t carry out comprehensive reforms, we will be waiting to die. Rather than sit back and wait for death, it is better to give it a try while you still have chips in your hand.

There is no need for thorough reform, as long as the administrative efficiency and military system are innovated, they will be able to protect themselves in troubled times! "

Marquis Delgado immediately retorted.

The success or failure of the reform of the Kingdom of Avarat has little to do with him, but as the kingdom's finance minister, Marquis Delgado passively became a reformist.

Everything is driven by money. To reverse the fiscal predicament, it is imperative to carry out fiscal and taxation revenue reforms.

It's just that this is very difficult. The Alpha Kingdom uses a tax farming system, and any move will inevitably affect the interests of many nobles. It is simply not something that he, the finance minister, can promote.

If you can't do it yourself, you must build momentum. No matter which country wants reform, he now supports it.

As long as the spring breeze of reform blows, the Alpha Kingdom will inevitably be affected.

Other countries are carrying out drastic and comprehensive reforms. They just want to reform the fiscal and tax collection model, which is not worth mentioning at all.

In this regard, Caesar IV was his greatest supporter.

It's a pity that except for the king, there are few ministers in the court who support him.

It’s not that everyone doesn’t know that direct taxation can significantly increase the government’s fiscal revenue and increase the central government’s control over local governments.

The problem is that this knife cuts myself!

The important ministers in the court were also great nobles, and they were all beneficiaries of the tax farming system. Once tax reform is carried out, the family behind everyone will be severely slaughtered.

This kind of unforgettable pain is not something ordinary people can bear. If the kingdom is in a critical moment, for the sake of the overall situation, everyone might just bite the bullet and agree.

The current Alpha Kingdom is obviously not that good. Except for the relatively poor government, the whole kingdom is booming.

Even the old enemy the orcs were trampled under their feet at this moment. It can be said that the current Alpha Kingdom is in its most prosperous period since its founding.

It’s not that there is insufficient motivation for reform, it’s that there is no motivation for reform at all.

It's useless to understand it with reason or move it with emotion.

It's just that the government is a little poor, but no one takes it seriously.

On the issue of the kingdom's fiscal and tax reform, Hudson chose neutrality.

If everyone agrees, he can also give up the part of the tax package. Anyway, Xueyue Territory is currently in a tax-free state, and most areas of the Mountain Territory are not on the kingdom map.

All parties persisted in their opposition, and Hudson would not choose to be a rebel.

In the thinking of the nobles, the first choice is to protect themselves, rather than putting themselves on the opposite side of interest groups for the benefit of the kingdom.

Of course, it's not like he didn't do anything. At least he stood up and spoke out when the Chancellor of Finance raised objections from various quarters.

This implicit support also plays a significant role.

In addition, Marquis Delgado's reforms are indeed out of public interest, and are just a political idea. They have not been implemented, and they have not reached the point of being unrepentant.

Only then did he retain his position as finance minister.

Otherwise, with the support of the king alone, Marquis Delgado would have been driven home long ago.

After all, Caesar IV was not a strong monarch. Almost every time the ministers agreed, he made concessions.

"Everyone, there is no need to dwell on this issue. Matters in the Kingdom of Avarat are decided by the Avarat people themselves.

Even if we want to interfere, we are beyond our reach.

Rather than being a thankless villain, it is better to choose to watch and wait for the situation to develop! "

Hudson said with a smile.

In order to maintain the stability of the court, he also tried his best.

He also felt very powerless against the political sensitivities of Marquis Delgado. I can’t say not at all, but it’s really not much.

If he hadn't been a master of financial management and could get through the kingdom's financial black hole, he would have been ousted long ago.

There is no doubt that this is not what Hudson wants to see. Once the chancellor leaves office, a gap opens up in the court.

As a king, Caesar IV could not always allow these old guys to be active in front of him. Once you seize the opportunity, you will definitely place your own people.

New and old factions will directly enter the court, and party struggle will become the main theme next.

This is an absolute disaster for the booming Alpha Kingdom.

Deep down, Hudson also knew very well that sooner or later this was going to happen.

"One emperor and one courtier!"

No matter how much Caesar IV could endure, there was a limit. As a monarch, how can you tolerate the loss of power for a long time?

Perhaps the performance of the ministers in the court is good and their loyalty is not bad, but these are secondary factors in the face of power.

The gap between "auxiliary ministers" and "powerful ministers" often begins at the moment when a monarch grows up.

However, a group of ministers also had no choice and climbed to their current position. They were not just living for themselves.

The interest groups behind them would not allow them to retreat, even when facing the king.

Hudson insisted not to join the court because he did not want to be influenced by interest groups. Even though he is far away on the border, there is still a large group of people around him, pushing him to "move forward" behind his back.

Vaguely, Hudson had some doubts that Caesar IV supported the reformists not to promote reforms, but to open a hole in the court.

The end of one topic often marks the beginning of another.

It's a pity that Hudson guessed wrong this time, and everyone's curiosity about the Ten Thousand Years Catastrophe was not as strong as he expected.

Maybe it feels too far away from life, and everyone’s attention is very limited.

After briefly describing the basic situation, the reply I got was: That’s it!

Then there is no more. All politicians have been very flexible on this issue.

The countries on the mainland are watching the reaction of the Alpha Kingdom, while the kingdom's top leaders choose to watch the reaction of the elves.

One link after another, everyone is a smart person.

It’s okay if you don’t know. Everyone knows that the “Ten Thousand Years of Catastrophe” exists, so naturally they can’t sit still and wait for death.

If you have no experience in dealing with it, then learn from those who have experience. Even if the judgment is wrong, everyone will be unlucky together.

After leaving the palace, Hudson's mind was buzzing.

What happened today taught him a lesson. The political wisdom of the indigenous people cannot be underestimated.

Especially when it comes to experience, the performance is even more outstanding.

If you don’t understand the situation, then don’t delve into it and just copy the homework from those with experience.

No matter how the aliens block the news, just follow them and learn from them. Anyway, large-scale war preparations cannot be hidden at all.

…

The Alpha Kingdom was beyond its reach and chose to sit on the sidelines, but the situation on the mainland was still detonated.

The Kingdom of Avarat is not the only country that is also in a stage of decline and needs to rely on reforms to survive.

In the past, no one took action. That was because they had too many concerns and were worried that failure of reform would make the situation worse.

Some of these countries have even reformed once, but ended in failure.

Now stimulated by this, people of insight from various countries have taken action again.

Reform may not be able to reverse the fate of the country, but without reform it will definitely be doomed.

Although the nobles may not be doomed by the change of dynasty, the original interests will most likely shrink.

The older generation seeks stability, but the younger generation has long been unable to bear it and has been clamoring for reform.

For a time, the entire continent was filled with voices for reform, including those within several major human countries clamoring for reform of domestic injustices.

Kingdom of Iberia.

The neighbor they regarded as their meal suddenly wanted to reform and even sent an inspection team with great fanfare. Naturally, Bordeaux VIII had to pay close attention to it.

"What's going on?

The new king has just succeeded to the throne. How dare the Kingdom of Avarat reform at this time? "

Bordeaux VIII asked with concern.

"Reform" is not a trivial matter in any country.

When a change of power occurs under normal circumstances, the first thing the new king needs to do is to consolidate power, not so-called reforms.

If the reform is frustrated, it will be a political accident for the new monarch whose power is not yet stable.

"Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Avarat actually has no choice. It's not that the new king chose reform, but that their internal problems can no longer be suppressed.

At this moment, there is still a glimmer of hope for reform. If it continues to be delayed, there will be no room for further reforms until a balance is reached again. "

Earl Midford, the Foreign Secretary explained.

Political reforms in various countries are similar, and they are usually "forced out of necessity", and the Kingdom of Avarat is no exception.

The young people who support the new king are eager to change the status quo and have already lost their patience. As a king, you cannot have your own way.

Simply take the reform as an opportunity to directly change the court.

After all, Xin Jun is also in his forties, and his team has already been established.

"Um!

Looking at it this way, it makes sense.

Both Elton VIII and Duke Glenarvan are not ordinary people. If they join forces, they may be able to achieve some results.

His hero is my enemy.

Although we and the Kingdom of Avalat are not on a life-and-death battle, the conflicts between the two sides have long been buried deep. For the sake of the kingdom's strategy, it is best not to revive the Kingdom of Avarat! "

Bordeaux VIII said murderously.

Geopolitics is often the most unsolvable problem. The strategic conflict determined that the Iliban Kingdom must prevent the rise of its neighbors.

“Your Majesty, the eyes of all parties are currently on the Kingdom of Avalat, and we should not act rashly for the time being.

If something goes wrong and it is discussed in the Human Alliance Parliament, it will be very detrimental to our international image.

What's more, with this kind of political reform, too much external intervention may lead to rebellious psychology, which will instead promote the internal unity of the Kingdom of Avarat.

We might as well wait and see their reform situation first, find a suitable entry point, and then give them a fatal blow.

Maybe we don’t have to do anything. In the process of reform, they have led themselves into a point of no return! "

Prime Minister Marquis Olmos said with a sneer.