Holy Roman Empire

If you can't punish people, you can only change the law.Even if the legal provisions have not been amended, they have been artificially altered during the law enforcement process.

The money was not swallowed by one or two people. The people involved in the case this time were not only the colonial officials who got involved, but also many local people involved in the case.

If we really dig all the way down, not only everyone present, but all the officials in the colony will be involved, and even the local bureaucrats will be involved.

If it is really dealt with, it is not known whether the administration of officials can be changed. The French colonial system will collapse first.

Mai Maiming answered embarrassingly: "Your Excellency, you know that the situation here is special, and the funds allocated by the government are not enough, so we decided to cut down some unimportant projects and concentrate the funds on important projects."

Insufficient funds are inevitable. After deducting all the way, half of it can be obtained in the hands of the project leader.

The people below also have to eat, and some of them are left behind, and some are given to higher-level officials, so there is even less money that can be used to do things.

It seems that it is a heinous crime to cut off some projects on your own initiative, but it is actually inevitable.

If you don't do this, you won't even be able to do face-saving projects to support the scene.Of course, it would be even more convincing if these guys didn't put money in their wallets.

Ablimiti pointed at Maimaiti and said, "You guys! The conditions in Algeria are difficult, and the domestic considerations are not sufficient. This is understandable. Everyone should be considerate.

Insufficient funds, can't you think of a way?To give full play to one's subjective initiative, even if the money is not enough, the project cannot be canceled directly.

This incident is a lesson.If everyone is prepared, even if the task assigned above is not completed, a discount is given, even if it only achieves four or five points, I believe His Majesty the Emperor will understand our painstaking efforts. "

This is from the bottom of my heart. Doing and not doing are two completely different concepts.

Even if only a shrunken version of the project is completed, there are physical objects there, which can prove that the money was spent.

If nothing is done, the project is directly cut off, and the funds are still spent, that is an insult to the IQ of the high-level government.

Maimaiti nodded embarrassingly: "Your Excellency, we will pay attention to it later. But the most urgent thing is to get through this hurdle, otherwise there will be no future."

It's not enough to lose your head, Napoleon IV is not the master of killing and resolute, and the rebels can be forgiven, let alone corrupt criminals.

Ablimiti asked rhetorically: "How dare you think? The initiative is no longer on us. It is His Majesty the Emperor who can make the decision."

At this point, the topic has been clarified, and Mai Mai Timing said slowly: "The emperor has not made a clear attitude, and everyone is very worried.

It is best to find a way to find out what His Majesty the Emperor wants.It would be best if it could be uncovered.

If it really doesn’t work, then we can only take the risk, King Jie..."

……

After random inspections of more than a dozen projects in a row, there were serious problems. Napoleon IV was in despair, and he even lost his sense of accountability.

There is no way, there are too many people involved, so I can't act rashly.

You must know that this is a colony, if you really turn your face, who knows if these bold guys will launch a coup to detain the emperor?

Perhaps because of his talent, after realizing that the atmosphere was not right, Napoleon IV changed his inspection route without comprehension, and left directly by boat when he arrived in Vahlan, leaving no chance for these people at all.

In his own colony, the emperor ran away because he was worried that interest groups would turn his face. I have to say that this is an irony.

……

In the temporary palace in Paris, the trip to Algeria was hastily ended, and Napoleon IV was quite depressed.

At this moment, he suddenly understood why Austria executed tens of thousands of people at once.

That's entirely because the bureaucrats below are too capable of acting as demons. If they don't kill them, it's not enough to deter people's hearts. If they don't kill them, their ideas will not be clear.

If you know it, you know that Napoleon IV is still only envious. If he is really asked to order the execution of tens of thousands of people at once, he will still be persuaded.

In this regard, Austria is completely different. Austria dares to act in accordance with the law. It is because the Vienna government has been fighting corruption for many years, and the people and bureaucrats have adapted to it.

This is not the case for France, not to mention the influence of the people, but this involvement is so extensive that it made Napoleon IV daunted.

"I just went out for a trip, and what I saw was unbelievable, I think you all know it more or less.

The problem is before everyone's eyes. Let's discuss how the government should deal with it next! "

Not knowing how to end it, Napoleon IV kicked the ball to the cabinet without hesitation.

Under the mutual humility of his colleagues, the highly respected Prime Minister Terrence Bulkin was forced to stand up.

"Your Majesty, the corruption in the colony is beyond imagination. The situation we are facing now is like a weak patient. Once the medicine is used violently, it is likely to die and can only be recuperated slowly.

Regarding the corruption problems exposed now, we'd better pick a few typical ones to scare the chickens and monkeys, and keep the rest for the time being to see their follow-up performance. "

Hearing this handling method, Napoleon IV's mentality collapsed directly.

"Killing chickens to warn monkeys" seems good, but in fact it is to catch a few scapegoats who have been pushed to the surface, and the deeper problems are directly exposed.

Officials who know that there are problems must also stay in their posts. It is a joke to hold them accountable.

It is conceivable that after this battle, the central government's deterrence against the colonies will drop to the lowest point in history.

Especially the imperial power will be impacted, and the last awe left in many hearts will also be ruined.

But for domestic stability, this is the price that must be paid.

If you check to the end, let alone whether you can continue to check.Even if it is found out, does the Paris government have the confidence to turn the table?

Napoleon IV has already felt that the government's control over the colonies is not as strict as imagined.

Colonial officials are beginning to develop in the direction of Sidihu, forming a large network locally.

After hesitating for a moment, Napoleon IV shook his head: "No! If you continue to let things go like this, they will see the weakness of the central government. I am afraid that it will not be long before those guys will fight for independence.

Even if they couldn't get rid of all of them, they had to get rid of a few chief officials, and the rest would be settled slowly. "

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Chapter 1 and Chapter [-] are all smart people

Removing officials is easy, just a decree is enough, the trouble is how to deal with the aftermath after the removal of officials.

The bureaucratic-led farm project has proven to be a failure.

If you want to solve the problem, you must replace it with a group of loyal, honest, capable people who don't care about glory and profit, and are willing to go to the colonies to live a hard life.

Such bureaucrats may exist, but they are definitely very few. They are treasures wherever they are placed, and there is no need to throw them in the colonies.

Prime Minister Terrence Bulkin suggested: "Your Majesty, there is no point in dismissing them now, the most important thing right now is to ensure that these projects are implemented.

I suggest to give a buffer time, order them to complete the task within a time limit, and only deal with the guys who can't complete the task. "

There must be a buffer time, and the French government simply cannot find so many substitute officials for a while.

The most important thing is to get these people out, and the money still won't come back.No bureaucrat would foolishly put all his property in his own name.

What's more, the embezzlement of public funds was not done by one or two people, and everyone from top to bottom participated, so there is no way to go deeper.

After calming down, Napoleon IV asked: "Given a buffer time, will they be able to complete the task?"

At this point in the matter, everyone knows that the project funds allocated by the government have been embezzled by the lower levels.The chief officer in charge may have taken the lead, but that's not all.

To complete the previous plan, the biggest problem is money.The government will not re-allocate funds, and the person in charge must find a way to solve the gap.

Napoleon IV didn't think that these bureaucrats could be noble enough to fill the gap with their own money. Even if they cut their flesh for their official title, they had to be able to fill in the hole.

You can't expect these guys to get the money back from the money-dividers, right?

Prime Minister Terence Bulkin explained: "100% completion is of course impossible, but there is still hope for a [-]% reduction.

The government can put pressure on them and punish officials who fail to produce results. "

A typical bureaucratic solution would naturally not satisfy Napoleon IV, but there is no way, this is already the best choice right now.

If you want to clean up these bureaucrats, you can only boil frogs in warm water. If you are in a hurry, there will be big troubles.

……

The internal strife within the French government is not a glorious thing, and the insiders chose to deal with it in a low-key manner very tacitly.

If it weren't for the news from the intelligence department, Franz would not have known that France was about to change again.

But it was already too late at this time, and the best time to intervene was missed.

Otherwise, Napoleon IV will be detained in Algeria after some manipulations, and the awesome French Empire will really fall.

It is easy to detain the emperor, but it is difficult to control the French government. The Paris government will not sit still, and not everyone can launch a coup.

With the integrity of the bureaucrats, it is more likely to directly support the crown prince to succeed, after all, the young master is easier to control.The son of Napoleon IV is still breastfeeding, which is definitely the best choice.

However, the young master couldn't hold back the situation.The domestic Orleans and Bourbon dynasties will not buy it, and the colonial bureaucrats who are cornered can only go to the dark.

Then push the Italians out to join in the fun, and a table of mahjong will be ready.

There is no way, this is the aftermath of the loss of the majesty of the monarch. The Paris Revolution shook the foundation of Napoleon IV's rule, and the burning of the Palace of Versailles made him even more embarrassing.

You can tell the autumn by seeing a leaf, the French colonial system has been corrupted, what is the Austrian colonial system now?

No one can answer this question.Perhaps Austrian Africa, which is in the process of localization, has strict government control and the situation will be better.

As for Southeast Asia and America, where the sky is high and the emperor is far away, it can only depend on the morals of the bureaucrats. Anyway, Franz doesn't have much expectations.

Putting down the secret document in his hand, Franz sighed.Even if there is a problem, it is not something to deal with now.

That was the graduation assessment that Franz prepared for his sons. If the answer was given in advance, what would be the use?

After adjusting his thoughts, Franz's eyes returned to the country. The difficulties encountered by the French ranch plan were also experienced by Austria.

It's just that it's not a farm, but a company or factory confiscated by ransom.Due to too many inspections at one time, it cannot be changed for a while, so it can only be temporarily operated by the government.

Needless to say, this must be at a loss!Enterprise factories can receive directly, but customer orders, personal network, these things cannot be inherited.

The temporary management appointed by the government is more important to stabilize people's hearts and ensure the smooth progress of production.

As for sales, it is still in the process of groping, and the results are naturally very mediocre.

Except for a few companies with their own sales network, which can operate normally and guarantee profits, most companies have a large backlog of goods, and they are either already losing money or hovering on the verge of losing money.

In the Palace of Vienna, Franz asked, "How far has the asset been realized?"

If you don't make money from your own business, you can only sell it off.Since the judgment came into force, the Vienna government has been dealing with it.

Prime Minister Carl replied frankly: "Financial and bond assets have all been sold, and the larger industrial and mining enterprises have almost sold.

In order not to impact the domestic market, we plan to temporarily hold real estate such as land and houses, and then decide whether to sell according to the actual situation.

The most difficult thing now is those small factories. There are so many industries in these industries, and the operation depends on the boss's own personal connections. It is difficult to find suitable buyers.

In addition, we have also discovered the overseas assets of some of the persons involved in the case. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is communicating with the country concerned on this issue. "

The seemingly understated answer is actually full of helplessness behind it.In many cases, you know that it is a high-quality asset, but because the company is running at a loss, you still have to sell it painfully.

Small industrial and mining enterprises cannot be sold. The biggest problem is not that they do not make money. The main reason is that the internal management is too chaotic, and many procedures are illegal, and they are even underground black factories.

For the government, these are junk assets, and they have no value in keeping them in their hands except for increased expenses, and they must be disposed of.

Franz nodded: "If you can sell it, sell it, if you really can't find a buyer, just go bankrupt.

What happened to the French has sounded the alarm for us. Before we have the ability to operate, we blindly start the project, and we can only raise a bunch of moths. "

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Prime Minister Karl replied.

After a pause, Franz continued to add: "The French's farm plan has temporarily failed. Where is the British's food self-sufficiency plan?"

It’s okay not to care, Austria is still the world’s largest exporter of agricultural products, and we must be vigilant against potential competitors.

If possible, Franz would not mind sabotaging the British and French plans to protect Austria's pricing power in the international agricultural export market.

However, this is not possible.The threshold for food production is too low and the importance is too high. The more Austria destroys it, the more Britain and France will push it forward.

Secretary of Agriculture Howes replied: "The plan of the British is different from that of the French. They use the government to subsidize farmers and use economic means to encourage private planting.

However, this policy has recently encountered trouble. The British agricultural associations have protested to the government, demanding that the British government treat them equally and give them the same treatment.

If the London government chooses to compromise, it will mean that the government's fiscal revenue will be reduced by 780 million pounds, and it will also increase expenditure by 1000 to [-] million pounds.

After one increase and one decrease, a small 2000 million pounds will be gone, which has exceeded the financial capacity of the British government.

However, the British Agricultural Association is very powerful. Judging from the current situation, the London government should not last long.

Either abolish the subsidy program, or lower the subsidy amount and subsidize it together with domestic farmers. "

This is a dilemma, and by abolishing the subsidy program, the food self-sufficiency program fails.

Unified standards and subsidies together, the government's finances can't stand it.After all, the direct financial revenue entering the British government is only more than 8000 million pounds, which is cut off by a quarter almost at once.

Franz shook his head: "You are too optimistic, the British government is not stupid. The choice that seems to be a dilemma is actually still flexible.

For example: change the subsidy plan, just give new farms a certain number of years of land reclamation subsidies, and government expenditures will suddenly drop.

This cost can also be reflowed through agricultural product transaction tax, processing tax, etc., which means that it will lose money in the first one or two years, and it is still possible to achieve a balance of payments later. "