European Emperor Cultivation System

Chapter 171

The brand-new city hall is divided into two parts, inside and outside. The hall inside is divided into meeting rooms and reception halls according to functions. Maintain daily order in Harfleur.

It is still a familiar meeting room, but this time even the decoration has been completely changed from the inside to the outside, drawing inspiration from the layout of the British Parliament and King Arthur's Round Table Conference. The original long flat square table was replaced by a round table. Living in the inner ring to discuss important matters, while the rest of the representatives sat in the outer ring to listen to speeches.

The Catholic symbols scattered in every corner were all replaced by rose carvings by Li Peijun. The red and white roses were like intertwined double blades, hovering enchantingly in the most eye-catching position of the conference hall. This has also become Hafleur's signature. symbol.

"I believe that you can sit in this position, and you must also agree with Hafleur's spirit. I think you have heard about the conflict this time. The problem of refugees has seriously affected internal stability. Do you have any suggestions? Just say it straight."

Although Li Peijun has always held the military and political power in his hands, he still takes into account the demands of all parties when it comes to major issues. look.

The new aristocratic council is not just the members of the chamber of commerce, some advanced members of the surrendered aristocrats have also been incorporated into the new ruling class by Li Peijun after some transformation, and outstanding people from all walks of life are also invited to participate in the council.

Possant was the first to suggest: "I think it is still difficult for local residents to accept refugees. It is better to divide a separate place in the new urban area for refugees to live in."

Oulun, who was seated next to him, naturally spoke from the standpoint of the chamber of commerce. "I think Paissant's suggestion is very good. A new residential area is also under construction. It won't take long for these refugees to be properly resettled."

"Refugees can be recruited into the standing army. If there are troubles, they must be arrested and dealt with in accordance with the law." An advanced nobleman on the main seat spoke, and he is also a representative of the Caen forces.

"Are you talking about partition? I think this will intensify the confrontation between the two sides, and the problem of housing is just an appearance. The most important thing is the difference in identity. I think the current citizens of Hafleur have excessive advantages. Feeling, I also vaguely feel this in everyone.”

Li Peijun summed it up and expressed his own opinion, "Financially, it is no longer possible to maintain huge military expenditures for a long time. Most of those refugees are weak in physique, and many of them are bankrupt handicraftsmen. Pride in Harfleur, but I also want you to understand that this pride is not based on discrimination."

"This kind of arrogance and prejudice will eventually harm us. I understand that most of you here have had similar experiences before. Think about the current situation of others, just like your situation yesterday. Why do you want to repeat the same mistakes?"

Possang also expressed his own difficulties, "The grain stocks of the manor have been exhausted, and it is difficult to support such a large population for a long time. Although we can buy grain from other places and bring it back to relieve the urgent need, it is not a long-term solution."

"Why don't we send people to rob other nobles? Anyway, our fists are so hard that we don't need to buy them with money. We just grab them." A bloody nobleman in the outer circle shouted.

Li Peijun shook his head, "Don't act rashly in the principality now. I'm afraid that a big movement will cause unnecessary trouble. If I really want to go out and rob, the target is Britain."

"Britain? That's across the sea."

"No one knows the situation over there, this..."

"I heard that the people there have inherited the legacy of Rome, maybe even more powerful than us."

From the sporadic chatter, Li Peijun could tell that most people were opposed to this. After all, the expedition is a big-budget and high-risk business, and it may happen if you don’t pay attention. The current good situation was ruined, but in order to divert Harfleur's contradictions, Li Peijun had to move forward the timetable of the expedition to Britain.

"Quiet." Li Peijun slammed his fist on the table twice, and then looked around with majesty, frightening the scene.

"You are sitting here to solve problems, not to create problems. This expedition to Britain is already a certainty, and it will be fully implemented in less than a month. Managers in various places must make preparations in advance. The specific expedition The date will be announced at the next meeting." Li Peijun resolutely passed the decision, which was regarded as a dictatorship.

"I don't want to deal with the issue of refugees in a special way. The handicraft workshop I will build should be able to recruit a lot of people. In addition, I plan to open a school to teach literacy. At that time, some of you will be sent to help."

"Build a school? Are you going to popularize education? Common people don't need to be literate." The traditional nobles exclaimed three times in a row. Li Peijun's decision really shocked many people present. Literacy was the patent of the nobles in the Middle Ages, and the common people were basically illiterate. , Even in the Chamber of Commerce, there are many people who can only record things with numbers.

"It's not just teaching civilians to read, but also imparting some professional knowledge." Li Peijun added.

"Are those skills for making a living? Not everyone has such free time to stay in the house, and most people are still running around for three meals a day." Oulen explained the difficulty, after all, he can't even eat, Where is the mind to learn.

Li Peijun pursed his lips and pondered for a while, "Well, for those civilians who are willing to study, we will provide three meals a day."

I also thought about giving allowances to citizens who participated in the citizens' assembly in the same way as ancient Greece, but the financial situation is not enough to pay an additional fee. After the management area is enlarged, the corresponding expenditure and maintenance will also increase. It is the most basic guarantee.

"My lord, forgive me..." Possant looked anxious, Li Peijun also guessed his thoughts, and said it himself, "The expedition to Britain will spend all the wealth we have accumulated before, not only that, the war The time is also an unknown, the longer it is delayed, the more unfavorable it will be for us.”

Li Peijun smiled knowingly, as if he had been prepared for a long time, "So this time, your chamber of commerce still has two important tasks, one can bring strong financial support to Hafleur, and the other is the first time that the chamber of commerce has acted as an emergency on the battlefield. pioneer."

Hearing this, Possant immediately became excited. He didn't expect the opportunity to try it out so quickly. How effective the weapon that replaced the sword and shield would be on the battlefield.

"The preparations for the establishment of Hafleur Bank and the large-scale procurement plan for autumn harvest grain." Li Peijun slowly mentioned these two important tasks.

(End of this chapter)