On the throne, the young emperor's face was cold and his eyes were gloomy.Under the steps, the consul bowed to speak out, neither humble nor overbearing.

After a long time, Xu Sili twitched the corner of his mouth.

He looked respectful on the surface, maybe he didn't know how to arrange his Wen Jishan in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "You said that the mercenary town is not a place..."

"Consul, do you really think so?"

Wen Jishan frowned, he could easily sense the change in the little emperor, he would never have talked to himself like this before.

Of course, he never cared about the little emperor.

From Wen Jishan's point of view, even the eldest prince and second princess, the two heirs, are not worthy of the throne. The only person in the empire that he really admires is Si Sheng.

It's just a pity that Si Sheng is a deadhead.

He didn't know if he was really loyal to the emperor and patriotic, or if he had other reasons. Obviously, with his strength, it would be a matter of minutes if he wanted to overthrow the dynasty.

What's more, Wen Jishan really couldn't see how much Si Sheng respected the Roland royal family.

However, he never did anything rebellious.

They have even tried to turn the tide many times. It can be said that if there was no Si Sheng three years ago, the Roland Empire would 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 in 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 with this strongest man in the empire?

Thinking of this, Wen Jishan continued to bow, and said softly: "Your Majesty, that is indeed the case."

A mercenary town is indeed not an important place!

"fart!"

Xu Sili swears and looks at him calmly. Until now, he didn't notice the favorability label on Wen Jishan's head.

【cold】

The favorability is actually lower than that of Si Sheng!

Xu Sili felt that if his public support rate was lower than 50%, this guy would definitely be the first to jump out and rebel.

This is absolutely unbearable!

Only those who can be used by him are talents, and those who cannot be used by him are no better than waste.

At least trash can't make trouble!

At this moment, the way Xu Sili looked at Wen Jishan had changed. He was genuinely happy just now, but now he doesn't want to see him no matter what.

Sure enough, Li Zhecheng is better, at least he is loyal!

Guard Captain Li, who was doing self-reflection, suddenly felt a subtle change.

???

What happened again?Obviously he didn't do anything!

Wen Jishan's face also changed slightly, he endured it, and still maintained his etiquette: "Why did your majesty say that?"

This little emperor is actually scolding him!

Just now I felt that the boy had become a king, but now it seems that he is blind.

Xu Sili stared at him without showing any 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 are going to the front line or returning from the front line, you must pass through the mercenary town."

"Such an important place, you actually said that it is not a land?"

Xu Sili narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Don't talk about the geographical location, just talk about the population composition of the mercenary town. I would like 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 is an elementalist!"

"But they are still fighting at the forefront, licking blood, fighting with interstellar beasts, using their experience, skills, and lives to win!"

"It is true that they are for the high bounty, but you cannot deny that they are also guarding the empire, and they are an indispensable force for the empire to fight against the interstellar beasts!"

"Consul, do you dare to say that they are not important?"

Wen Jishan looked at the little emperor, his expression became serious, and he said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the army is also ordinary people!"

Although elementalists were basically recruited by the army, it was not enough at all. In the frontline army of 100 million, the proportion of elementalists was only a few thousand.

This is the accumulation of hundreds of years.

Because the Elementalist Academy can only send a hundred or so one-star elementalists to the front line every year, and in the beast tide three years ago, many elementalists 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 retreated from the front line, just 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, and each main city is about 100.

The Roland Empire has a total population of more than 9000 million, and the Imperial City alone has more than 3000 million. If it is really necessary to recruit troops, there is actually no shortage of manpower.

But... I can't afford it!

The army is a state machine, and it is also a money shredder that swallows gold. The army accounts for 50% of Roland's annual financial expenditure!

If there is another conscription, the country's economy will collapse.

Fortunately, the frontline battle is not urgent now.

After the beast tide three years ago, the roads between the five main cities were occupied by all kinds of interstellar beasts, and these interstellar beasts were basically at one to four star strength.

In fact, they rarely attack human cities actively, because the remaining five main cities are all protected by large magic circles.

Unless there is another beast tide, under the impact of the herd of beasts, it is possible to break through the large formation.

Therefore, the current battle on the front line is mainly to clean up the interstellar beasts and open up the roads of the major cities as soon as possible.

Although encountering three or four star beasts would still be dangerous, the worst thing would be to fight a guerrilla war against the star beasts after retreating to the formation.

Therefore, the current frontline army of more than 20 is enough to protect the imperial city, and any more will be a burden!

As the consul, Wen Jishan 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 anything extra for them.

He wanted to say before that, if the mercenaries are still fighting because they are ordinary people, so funds should be allocated to improve their welfare, what about the frontline soldiers?

Aren't they more dangerous then?Need more benefits?

But the little emperor's words blocked him.

Because he also knew that some mercenaries were actually not old enough to be discharged from the army, but the country couldn't afford it, so they could only force some of them to retire.

And these people will often become the main force of the mercenary group.

Otherwise, if you haven't 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 putting it on the surface like this is meaningless.

At the same time, he was secretly startled.

How did the little emperor suddenly know so much?Didn't you look like a foolish king who didn't work hard and couldn't distinguish five grains before?

Was it always installed before?

Wen Jishan thought for a while and said, "I know that Your Majesty is benevolent and sympathetic to these veterans, but I think that limited resources should be used where they are more needed."

"Oh, where is it needed more?"

Xu Sili sneered again, "Did you mean the inner city?"

"That's right, in the past two years, the consul has indeed managed the inner city to flourish. If you want to come to the other four main cities, although you can't see them, but under your remote scheduling, it won't be too bad if you think about it."

Although Wen Jishan looked humble on the surface, he was actually a proud person on the inside, so he couldn't help feeling a little complacent when he heard the words.

True, he's only been in office for two years, but his accomplishments are real.

He is indeed an ordinary person, unable to fight the enemy, but his contribution to Roland is no less than anyone else!

"However, it's not enough."

Wen Jishan was startled by the boy's faint voice, and then frowned.

"not enough?"

There was a hint of doubt in the eyes behind the glasses.

Where is it not enough?Is there anyone else who can do more and better than him?

"Yes, not enough."

Xu Sili looked at him, and said decisively, "Taking the imperial city alone, it has a population of more than 500 million, while the inner city only accounts for a mere 300 million!"

"These 300 million people are indeed rich, but what about the other 3000 million people? How many of them are still struggling for food and clothing?"

Wen Jishan's face turned livid, he felt that the little emperor was deliberately making things difficult for him!

He has only been in office for two years, so it would be nice to be able to reorganize 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 said just now is not what the little emperor said.

He felt that if he wanted to improve the welfare of the mercenaries, it would be better to distribute more equipment to them.

How useful would it be to renovate and rebuild a small town?

Most of the people living in the small town are mercenary families. They may not need a good house to live in, and some living allowances are more or less the same.

But he never expected that the little emperor would despise him!And in front of Si Sheng and Li Zhecheng!

No matter how good Wen Jishan pretended to be, he was a little annoyed at the moment.

"Your Majesty, I have little talent and little learning. It is really impossible to take care of everyone in just two years!"

He gritted his teeth, especially "just two years", these four words are very heavy.

"Since you know that you are not capable enough, then be humble!"

Xu Sili looked at him and said earnestly.

"Chairman Wen, your eyes are higher than the top, and you don't think about making progress. It won't go far. The empire still needs you. I hope you will not make this mistake again in the future."

Wen Jishan's face turned green.

The little emperor hit the snake with a stick and stepped on him directly!

He squinted his eyes and subconsciously looked at Si Sheng.

However, Si Sheng didn't look at him, but stared at the little emperor, there seemed to be light shining in his gray-blue eyes.

Does Si Sheng also think that the little emperor is going too far?

The little emperor can step on Wen Jishan like this, and one day, he will step on him like this too!

When the time comes, will he still be able to bear it?

Will he still support the Roland royal family as always?

Wen Jishan gritted his teeth, and looked at the little emperor again. He endured it, neither losing his temper nor admitting it.

joke!

How can 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 corner of his mouth, "Did I say something wrong?"

"You think it's unwise to allocate funds to renovate and rebuild the town, but who told you? I want to allocate funds?"

Wen Jishan was startled.

Without allocating funds, how can we talk about rebuilding the town?

Is it to let the local residents do it?Isn't that just nonsense?No money and no one, what to use to rebuild?

"The matter of rebuilding the town is the sole responsibility of the Elementalist Academy." Xu Sili said lightly, "Dean Justin will be in charge of this matter."

"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 himself to cut the financial subsidies of the elementalists by 50%."

Wen Jishan gasped.

Good guy, he is direct 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 that?

And Li Zhecheng, who was guarding Xu Sili's side, couldn't help but stare at the words.

Did you say that yesterday?

Did Dean Justin take the initiative to issue a military order?Didn't you force him to be an old man?

After personally experiencing the scene in the dean's office yesterday, Li Zhecheng, an elementalist, couldn't help but mourn deeply for Dean Justin.

As for the possibility of his monthly subsidy of [-] yuan being cut?

Anyway, the 50% reduction is [-]. His salary as the chief guard is not low, but I don't feel much about it.

just feel...

Your Majesty's heart is too dark!The old dean is really poor.

As for Wen Jishan, he asked in surprise at this moment: "Is what His Majesty said true?"

Just now he was full of complaints, but now the consul's eyes are full of excitement.

"If after half a month, Dean Justin doesn't complete the reconstruction plan, will he ask himself to cut the subsidies of all elementalists by 50%?"

Seeing his shining eyes, Xu Sili couldn't help but feel a little weird.

He thought for a while, and then reminded softly: "Rebuilding the mercenary town is a very important first step in the emperor's next plan."

"Chairman Wen, I don't want anyone to be a hindrance!"

Wen Jishan smacked his mouth and nodded to express his understanding, but his expression looked regretful.

Of course it's a pity!

He has been envious of elementalists for a long time, this group of guys who only spend money and do nothing, if not because of their strength, 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. If he doesn't do something, isn't he too sorry for the kindness of the old dean?

Wen Jishan's eyes flickered, as if he hadn't given up on making trouble.

Seeing it, Xu Sili felt a headache for no reason, while Li Zhecheng shuddered.

Damn, it's too dark!

He only thought about whether the old dean could complete the task on time, but he never expected that this Wen Jishan would actually want to sabotage?

No, he must remind the old dean when he looks back, and tell him to be on guard, and don't be tricked by Wen Jishan!

Xu Sili opened his mouth, and wanted to say something more, but hesitated for a while, and finally said nothing.

If it is really destroyed, it is because Dean Justin is not capable enough.

He is the dean of the Academy of Elementalists and a two-star spiritual powerhouse. If he is afraid of an ordinary person like Wen Jishan, what else can he say?

Thinking of 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 in charge 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. Could it be that he was so worried about his petty tricks?

But I heard the little emperor say: "What I mean by being responsible doesn't mean asking them to pay for rebuilding, what I mean is—letting the elementalists rebuild."

Wen Jishan was taken aback for a moment, his words were a bit convoluted, but he quickly understood.

It wasn't what he understood, asking the Elementalist Academy to pay, but - let the Elementalist build the town directly?

How can this be? !

"His Majesty……"

Wen Jishan was a little parched, "Is it overkill for the elementalist to build the town?"

"What is great use? What is small use?"

Xu Sili chuckled, the young man at the moment seemed to be planning a strategy, "Chairman Wen, do you know elementalists?"

Wen Jishan pursed his lips.

He is an ordinary person, and he has no affinity for elements. Although he has learned about some elementalists because of his convenient position, it is all superficial after all.

But if he remembers correctly, His Majesty is also an ordinary person, right?

"Oh, I seem to have forgotten to tell Chief Wen."

Xu Sili straightened his robe and said softly.

"I went to the Elementalist Academy yesterday, and tested my talent by the way. I didn't expect that I have the talent of a spiritual elementalist, and it's a rare sound element."

Wen Jishan's expression was momentarily confused.

No, isn't Your Majesty 18 years old?How can talent be tested?

"Your Majesty means..."

"The Elementalist Academy has made a major mistake, not only in terms of education, but also in terms of testing methods."

Xu Sili didn't hide it, there's nothing hard to say about it.

"This led to the fact that some of the children who had been tested for talent were assigned to the wrong department. Yesterday, a student from the Warrior department took the test with me, and it turned out that he was also from the Department of Psychiatry."

"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 understood why Justin made such a military order.

If it is true, then this mistake is too big!

But at this moment, he thought of something else.

"Does that mean... some ordinary people who are judged to have no elemental affinity are likely to have talents? It's just a wrong judgment?"

Just like Your Majesty!

After many years, it can still be tested!

Xu Sili looked at Wen Jishan, and wanted to tell him - don't think about it, you really don't have elemental affinity, you are just an ordinary person.

but……

Seeing the burning anticipation in the young man's eyes, he hesitated for a moment, but still thought it was okay.

Today's intimidation should be enough, take your time, and there is no need to collapse other people's mentality all at once.

Xu Sili nodded.

"Yes, but for these people, if they haven't practiced the basic formulas for a long time and have not made progress, they may not be able to detect them."

After speaking, he didn't 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 the way of warriors in the future."

"For the younger ones, it's okay to say that those students aged 15 to 18 are basically useless."

Wen Jishan couldn't help frowning, his expression became a little dignified.

Yes, only one-star elementalists can go to the front line, and these spiritual elementalists who practiced the wrong way obviously cannot reach the one-star level in such a short period of time.

At that time, they will be assigned to the various local guards, but in that case, wouldn't their talents be wasted?

Do you want to postpone graduation?

But after the postponement, can they become one-star elementalists?This is an unknown.

In fact, it is not impossible to go to other places, but those are the seedlings of spiritual elemental masters!How powerful is the spiritual system?That is often the existence that can affect the battle 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 felt even more hatred for the Elementalist Academy.

Sure enough, they are all a group of guys who eat dry food!

After so many years, how many children should be delayed?How many planes were delayed?

Cutting their financial subsidies by 50% is not enough!

Seeing Wen Jishan's slightly crazy eyes, Xu Sili couldn't help feeling sympathetic for Dean Justin.

He coughed again, bringing the Consul's attention back.

"So for these children, I plan to let them participate in the construction. The five main elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth are actually very suitable for basic construction."

"Martial arts focus on themselves, that's another story, but spiritual elementalists can directly manipulate elements."

"Gold, you can make weapons and build fortresses."

"Wood and water needless to say, they are very powerful in planting and healing."

"Fire can be combined with gold to forge more powerful weapons and equipment, and earth is definitely a good hand at building bridges, paving roads and building houses."

"They are elementalists, and they can do this much faster than ordinary people."

Xu Sili raised his eyebrows and said lazily.

"Do you think Dean Justin is stupid? He is not sure that he can agree to a half-month deadline?"

"He is a two-star earth-level top-level spiritual elementalist. 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 those students.

The students of the spiritual department in the college are all the proud ones with strong talents. He doesn't believe that there are no talents in civil engineering.

So in half a month, the Elementalist Academy can actually do it!

"Rebuilding and renovating a small town in half a month does not require much human, financial and material resources. It may only need to consume a little magic power recovery treasure."

"Chief Wen, do you think this deal is a good deal?"

The people in the hall, listening to Xu Sili's words, could not 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, being called by name, he nodded hurriedly.

What a bargain, ok? !

Does he not want to engage in construction?Doesn't he want to use those resources?Doesn't he know the gap between the rich and the poor in the inner and outer cities?

But no one has no money or strength, so what can he do?

But now it is different, there are free coolies!Still a very, very advanced coolie!

Let those elementalists who usually have their eyes above the top, or spiritual elementalists, do the construction, don't think too much about it, okay?

He has been coveting this group of guys who can control water, soil and wood for a long time!

He had actually thought about it before, but he didn't dare to plan it deeply because he was just an ordinary person.

As for the elementalists, their status in the Roland Empire is very high!Even if he is the Chief Archon, he cannot command them.

It is a waste to let a noble and powerful elementalist do what these ordinary people can do, and it will definitely cause a huge backlash.

And now...

On the throne, the young emperor who was looked down upon by him smiled at this moment, and continued: "I don't expect these abolished spiritual elementalists to go to the front line."

"Instead of letting them waste resources in places, it's better to use them to 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 was more cruel than him.

Only the boy continued to ring in the hall.

"After the mercenary town is rebuilt, I plan to gather all the local elementalists and let them form the elementalist mercenary group, or join the existing mercenary group."

"All elementalists below one star must become mercenaries!"

Mercenaries also have mercenary associations.

A certain amount of tasks must be completed every year in order to maintain the status of a mercenary, to upgrade, and to obtain resources and tasks of the corresponding level from the Mercenary Association!

"All elementalist mercenaries must complete the fixed mercenary tasks every year. If they can't finish, then the elementalist subsidies will be cancelled!"

"Of course, there will be rewards for overfulfilling the task."

"Since they are elementalists, it means that they are stronger than ordinary mercenaries. If ordinary mercenaries can do it, they must also be able to do it!"

The boy's words are resounding.

There was a moment of silence in the hall.

After a long time, Wen Jishan helped the glasses that had fallen off.

He raised his head, his green eyes stared deeply at the young emperor on the throne, and said firmly and enthusiastically: "That's right, Your Majesty is right! It must be possible!"

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