Price of Management

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The next day, as soon as I came to work, I visited the financial government. I was surprised when the officials of the finance government showed up.

I shook my hand.

“All right, all right. I don't care. Work. ”

Then the officials continued to see the work they were doing sitting down again.

I headed to Louie's private office on the far side of the treasury.

As I stepped inside, I noticed a strange sight.

“Huff!”

I groaned in a frightening landscape.

All sorts of documents were etched against all the walls of the office. It was all text and numbers without any gaps. The Movement Administration Plan that I had read before was stuck everywhere.

“Hey, is this hell? ”

This will be hell for all eternity!

“This is my office. ”

Louie speaks lightly.

Louie stands up on a mountain of paperwork.

“Yesterday, I witnessed the work of melting all the eyes of the city of Leaden. He was truly an honorable act because all the people rejoiced. ”

Louie, another sweet compliment to hear!

“Oh, it was nothing. I was just snowing. ”

“Obviously, it was a trivial matter for the President of Treasury to have infinite capabilities. ”

“Hahaha, is that so? ”

Ah. I keep hearing praises and it makes me think I look really great.

“Of course. But what brings you to me? ”

“Oh dear.”

Then I sobered up and opened my mouth after clearing my throat.

“I'm here about the slums. ”

Louie nods.

“Indeed, the treacherous mind of the Chancellor could not help but see the woes of the poor trembling in the midst of the tide. ”

“Oh, no, it's not such a big idea.... ”

“There's no need to indulge. You took the liberty of saving the poor by feeling sorry for them. ”

“Yes, that's right. ”

“It's a warm heart that melts even snow piled up. ”

“Well, stop it. I don't think I'll wake up if I hear any more compliments. ”

“Very well. I'll stop now. Have a seat.”

Then Louis, who stopped his father, reached out to me with a chair.

I sat down to take a sigh of relief and confronted Louis.

“When I saw the reality of the Slum when I closed my eyes yesterday... Cough! ”

I made a mistake. It's all because of Louis' flattery!

I barely kept my mind to myself and said it again.

“My heart was not at ease. At this rate, at least tens of thousands of people will die this winter. What kind of measures do you think we need? ”

Then Louis said:

“In fact, the slums cannot collect taxes, so their population is of no use to the royal family. ”

“That's right. ”

“In addition, today's slums are home to dozens of underground criminal organizations. If you do the Slum Relief Act quickly, the benefits of going back to the good Slum can go to the criminal organization. And there aren't that many good slums. ”

“Is there anything I can do? ”

Louie answered my question.

“Do you remember the plan to evacuate the Leaden Urban people in the Movement Administration into six areas with no strategic value? ”

“Of course I remember. ”

“It's not a show yet, but why don't we evacuate the slums first? Gather all the men over the age of 15 and under 40 and distribute them among the Royal Family. It seems to be two trillion because the criminal organization can be disbanded and the slums can be evacuated from the snow. ”

“You think recruiting so much will cost the Royal Army more? ”

“Approximately 5,000 will be recruited, so the financial burden will increase. But war is upon us. Reinforcing the troops was necessary, and it would be better to recruit them in advance and train them quickly if it was the right thing to do. I think I need to borrow money from some large merchants or noble families. ”

I nodded.

“Fine. I was going to spend it on the poor anyway, so I'll raise the money for the royal court. ”

“How flexible can you be? ”

“First of all, 30,000 Redina. Let me know if you need anything else. Oh, and I'll make you a Refugee Slum. I can't wait to use animosity. ”

It's been a long time since I've built a Mud House.

“If you do so, the royal financial burden will be greatly reduced. As expected, you are the loyal subjects of Mango. ”

“Hahaha, something like this. ”

“If the Kingdom of Leaden overcomes the invasion of the Horn, it will all be in your best interest. He's like a glimmer of hope in despair. ”

“I, I'm going to get up. ”

I woke up swiftly because I thought I would lose my mind if I heard Louis' praise again.

That afternoon, two or more senior officials were called together to hold an emergency palace meeting.

Louie has formally sworn an agenda with me to King Erik.

When it came to the story that I decided to consolidate 30,000 Redinas into the royal family and make a safe place, no one objected.

King Erik nods, making sure it's not bad to hear.

“That's a good story. If we get rid of the Slum population that is detrimental to the security of the Kingdom, we hope that the chaos will decrease even when the exhibition comes. I can't believe my imagination solved the installation of a shelter that was the most difficult to kill there. ”

“A compliment, Your Majesty. ”

I shivered lightly.

But it was then.

Jeron raises his hand and asks for a comment. King Erik nods and Jeron says,

“I'm glad you're here at such a crucial time. His Holiness, the Archaeology, has already accomplished many miracles in the Northern Hemisphere or the Royal School architecture, so I think we should take full advantage of that ability. ”

Well, what the hell.

Jeron praises me, and I get a bad feeling.

“That's why I think it would be very helpful for you to start a war if you could help me rebuild all six residences of the Kingdom of Leaden residents planned for the Movement Administration. ”

Cough.

Looking at me exhausted, Jeron smiles at me. Hey, that guy!

“Jim sounds like a great idea. What do you think of Chancellor? ”

King Erik asked me that, and I couldn't resist. I think you agree with Jeron very much. How do you say, "I don't like it." 'Will you say it!

“Very well. Leave it to me. ”

I sharpened my teeth and replied.

Soon after the palace meeting, whatever you were about to say to Jeron, King Erik gestures separately.

Jeron eventually marched off into the army, and I took King Erik apart.

“You wanted to see me?”

“Yes. The North, the Royal School, and even yesterday, have relied heavily on your spirituality in many ways. Achievements that depended on an individual's abilities reflected a lot, not being the enemy of burden. ”

“Everything I've done is done in your name, and my aesthetics are just good tools. ”

King Erik laughs, I say.

“Thank you for saying that. Of course, it hurts my burden. I don't intend to use your powers for free. As soon as I finish installing six shelters, I will let you win. ”

“Yes? You mean the winner? ”

If I win here again, I win!

Become equal to Marquis Duron, the Royal Family's largest adult.

It is the highest position you can gain as a nobleman, except a duke that is virtually impossible to receive unless you are a royal or a national official.

“God is not so tied up with the title. Enough, no, it's too much, Your Majesty. ”

“You have successfully completed the repairs to the North, and you have founded the Royal School. If you add that to your achievement by this day, you'll also have a chance to win. When I become a Grand Master there, I will become more powerful than after I am sober, making it easier for me to operate. ”

“But……. ”

“And the duc, Chancellor, if only to stop the invasion of the Horn Empire." ”

"Duke," I said, "I've lost my marvel."

“Such a burden is to thank and rely on you. I want you to stand at the highest position in this country and continue to carry the burden. ”

“ ……. ”

King Erik has asked me to stay in the royal family as a treasure trove to come.

It was because I knew I wanted to quit this job sooner or later.

I've been thinking about what to say to King Erik who wants to catch me like this.

When my mind was clear, I opened my mouth.

“Your Majesty, I've made my decision since the day I became your equal. Only until the military threat of the Horn Empire is over can we enjoy this excessive castle. This is because I know exactly what my capabilities are, and I also know that there are people who are better suited to this role, like Louis Concern. ”

“But it was also you who discovered and brought in such a remarkable figure. ”

“Yes, so it's time for them to leave their positions and step back. I've done a lot of things with the help of a lot of people that I can't do on my own, so I'm always thankful to be alive. Now, if I had the grace to step back when I had to, I could say I was always happy in the royal family. ”

“ ……. ”

“Being born human, I know that wealth, power, and honor are worth it, but I also know that if you open your eyes for a little while and close your eyes again, all of that will come to nothing in this short life that ends. I want to spend the rest of my life living for myself and my family. ”

My second life.

Thank you very much.

I give thanks to my spirits, to my family, to God.

I was a horse.

“When the war is over, I will resign from my job as Chancellor. Of course, even after I resigned, I am an unchanging nobleman serving the Kingdom of Ledon. I will fly in whenever you need my help. ”

King Erik sighs.

“There must be no way to catch you. Anyway, we're not quitting right now, so let's stop talking about this. ”

“Yes, Your Majesty. ”

* * *

And so began the great work of migrating the slums of Ledon.

Louie directed the migration of the poor, but the poor generally followed suit. It was a car that almost wouldn't make it out of winter anyway. I couldn't help but follow the royal offer of ceremonial wine.

Men aged 15 years and under 40 years were recruited to the Royal Family. No exceptions were made unless there was a forced physical defect.

Among them, criminals tried to rebel and flee. However, by Louis' strict orders, these men were arrested by the security forces and executed on the spot. Luis didn't miss this opportunity to wipe out the criminal underworld of Ledon.

In the end, the men of the Slum were recruited and assigned to the Royal Army as recruits, numbering over 4,000.

While Louis was struggling, I flew around and built six shelters for refugees to live in. Thousands of them per region.

So I came back from doing my job and helped Louie with the migration problem for the poor.

After the successful migration of the slums, I won the title in recognition of my achievements.

It's still winter.

However, the continuous snowfall stopped and even the harsh cold began to slow down.