The Federation Sea Clan and the Imperial Sea Clan share the same origin, yet the Federation Sea Clan gave their most precious treasure to an outsider.
Charlotte emerged from the moat and looked into the distance.
“This time, the elders do not support me in leading troops to support the royal city. They believe that the other three pillar cities have not taken any action, and if I take action, it will break the balance. I have been thinking about how to shut up these countless mouths when I go back, and now this has given me a reason!”
"The entire army must pursue Prince Flame and seize the Water-Repelling Pearl from his person. Since the Federation Sea Clan is giving the Water-Repelling Pearl to an outsider, then it is ours once we get it back! Notify the elders of the Sea Clan who are stationed here, and have them contact the Sea Clan across the country to block all waterways. We must obtain the Water-Repelling Pearl!"
She had already been criticized by the elders for bringing out 30,000 soldiers, but now that she had a legitimate reason, the elders had no choice but to send troops. The Water-Avoiding Pearl not only allows her to move freely in the water, but it is also the spring from which the sea creatures depend for survival.
It was a bead placed on the throne of the Sea Clan. Even if she liked Qin Feng very much and was willing to send troops to help Qin's army, she would never give away the Water-Avoiding Bead. No wonder the children born in the Federation Sea Clan in recent years have been getting worse and worse. She gave the bead to an outsider, which hindered her own children's future and caused the entire Sea Clan to decline.
What a sinner!
The royal guards have begun hunting down the fugitives and will soon restore order. The remaining deserters have been chased out of the city, and the casualty figures are being tallied. The two queens are sitting in the palace, and there are three women at the round table.
Qin Yiyi and the two queens.
"All casualty data has been gradually compiled. Now we need to figure out how to comfort the families of the fallen."
“Sister, I don’t understand the previous laws, but I often hear people below say that soldiers protect the country, and their families can only eat chaff and wild vegetables at home. If the main force in the family also loses its life, and this compensation is not paid, the family with old and young will also lose its life. I’m afraid it will be difficult to convince the public in the future.” Barbara raised her opinion for the first time in this political situation.
"But the law has always been enforced this way. If it's suddenly changed, what will happen to the empire's finances..."
There's no problem with caring about the soldiers' death benefits, and there's no problem with caring about the empire's finances. The two sides are deadlocked, and they are looking at Qin Yiyi.
Qin Yiyi had already anticipated that in a trio, two would compete, and she would be the one making the decisions.
The problems of the soldiers need to be solved, and the problems of the empire's finances also need to be solved.
"The biggest problem with the compensation is that it's been paid out but hasn't reached the recipients, or maybe 100% of it was paid out but only 10% actually reached them. Solving this problem is the most important thing. As for the Empire's finances... I think the Princess Consort would be happy to donate a sum. Also, my territory will be piloting a cooking program after spring. I've already reached an agreement with the Flying Bird Train; it will immediately connect to my territory from various cities after the war. Of course, my tax rate will be this high..."
The post-war capital was in dire need of rebuilding. It required not only providing compensation but also reconstructing the various buildings destroyed by the war and providing funds for the people displaced by the conflict. The finances had already been overburdened under Peter the Great's rule.
"Send away all of Peter the Great's mistresses. This money can be used to resettle some of the people. The princess will donate some of her property to quell the fire prince's affair. This money, plus the money from dismissing the mistresses, can be used to resettle the injured people in the capital. In addition, confiscate the property of the other families. The money from the confiscation can be used directly for the pensions. The rest is for the construction of the capital."
Killing one rich person would allow so many ordinary people to eat and drink well.
This means that post-war reconstruction will require a large sum of money.
"First, we should formulate new laws and make the pension clause separate. We should recommend my father, Duke Ye Qin, to take the lead. I believe that his character and ability will help us formulate and implement these new laws and plans, which will further enhance the image of the empire and solidify the positions of the two queens."
The two queens were startled, cold sweat breaking out on their backs. They had thought that the war was over and their positions were secure, but Qin Yiyi's reminder was a wake-up call. The war outside the palace was over, but the war inside the palace had only just begun.
"My father will support me!" He had no other choice now and his words were not as forceful as before. She was threatening him with the rise and fall of the family to pave the way.
"Don't worry, your father will support you! Just get the compensation money sorted out for him. He's been paying for it out of his own pocket all these years!"
"What?" the Queen exclaimed in shock.
"No wonder the Duke's mansion is always so frugal, never befitting a duke. I never imagined His Excellency would be so..."
The Queen's eyes showed admiration: "To have done this so quietly for so many years, if we publicized it and added new legislation, we would face far fewer obstacles!"
The three men discussed who they could use, and for at least the next twenty years, the empire would be in the hands of these three women.
Barbara moved to the most luxurious palace, the former bedroom of Peter the Great. She looked at the baby in the cradle, with her maidservants always by her side.
"Your Majesty is so adorable, but you must grow up quickly!"
Barbara looked at her son and pinched his little cheek: "Grow up quickly and grow up well, don't grow crooked, or I'll straighten him myself."
The maid, unusually bold, said, "What if His Majesty becomes disobedient in the future? He is, after all, his own son." He only has this one son, and Peter the Great is no longer alive. Even if His Majesty acts recklessly, no one would dare to stop him.
Born on the throne, he's probably even more... than Peter the Great.
Barbara smiled and said softly, "It's alright. If he turns out badly, just give me a grandson right away, and the throne can go to the grandson."
ah?
The maid was somewhat surprised.
"If Your Majesty grows up quickly, you can rely on Your Majesty."
Barbara smiled slightly.
"Little girl, it's best to keep power in your own hands. What does it mean to have real power? As for your son, if he's filial, send him to the top. If he's not, then raise your grandson. Don't put your hopes on others. Always believe that you can only rely on yourself. As for your children, love and respect them, and nurture them. Just like playing a game, you might accidentally ruin your character. It's okay, you can just get a new account. Keep a calm mindset!"
ah?
The maid looked shocked; she often heard Barbara have such unusual ideas when she was around.
She thought about it carefully and realized that Queen Barbara was indeed right; it's better to rely on yourself than on others.
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