Chapter 675: Motivation for the Emancipation of Serfs
After careful consideration, the king finally decided to share his innermost thoughts with everyone. He said with emotion:
"I have always had a bold idea, which is to migrate a large number of people to that vast 6,000-mile mountain area. Although the terrain there is rugged, it contains endless potential and possibilities."
The king went on to explain: “I hope to find a way to fully develop this mountain area and make it full of vitality. The soldiers of the mountain division who have made great contributions to the country are undoubtedly the most suitable candidates.
Placing them there will not only allow them to continue to use their talents, but will also quickly restore the number of troops in the mountain division."
He further elaborated: "These brave people have taken root and multiplied in the mountainous areas. Although the resources there are still abundant, due to the inconvenience of transportation, these resources are difficult to transport out, resulting in certain restrictions on the local economic development.
However, this is only a temporary predicament. As long as the national situation stabilizes, we will give priority to building bridges and roads, improving transportation conditions, and making this area gradually prosperous. "
The king said with a firm gaze: "Today our empire is vast, but the population is relatively sparse. It will take time and effort to make the country truly strong.
I believe that after a hundred years of development, our population will gradually recover. In this process, the development of mountainous areas will play a vital role. It can not only accommodate more people, but also avoid civil unrest caused by lack of resources. "
Finally, the king emphasized: "In comparison, those lands that have been cultivated by humans seem less important. In the next stage, the country's focus should be on those undeveloped territories, fully tapping their potential and laying a solid foundation for the country's long-term development."
Blainey smiled and said, "Your Majesty is a man of great talent and strategy, I think he will not be wrong. The southern Xinjiang area should give priority to the development of mountains, which requires huge manpower and material resources. It is a good idea to resettle the heroes of the mountain division on the spot! I am afraid they will complain, but there are too many wars in the country..."
The king sighed: "Now it's not a question of military strength, but after the war, there is no one to govern, including those believers? Kill them, or not? First of all, if we don't kill them, religious fanaticism cannot be eradicated... So, the future of the empire is difficult, and this king is really worried..."
Blainey said: "Kill them! Just treat it as if the empire has encountered a major natural disaster. No matter how many people die in a natural disaster, there is nothing we can do! But because the land is vast and sparsely populated, the people live freely and the population will recover soon. The national defense issues will be handed over to Magic Island. We have a word, no country dares to invade. Whoever breaks the rules, Magic Island will destroy his royal temple."
The two sides discussed the matter. The king knew that it was a huge benefit for Vita to be in control of the entire Magic Island. Although the Evergarden had not been destroyed, it was only a matter of time. Vita had actually become an authority in the magic world, and it would be helpful to stabilize the situation.
The orthodox magic is in Vita. I have been connected with Vita over the years. I didn't expect that they could protect the empire at the critical moment. With this guarantee, the king no longer has any concerns about the bloody cleansing of the believers.
In the future, when governing the country and giving the people greater freedom, the population will recover quickly and they will be able to obtain means of production everywhere, such as fields, bulls and seeds. In order to retain people, local lords will give the idle houses to free people without hesitation.
The stage of restoring order is also the era of nurturing the people. Society at this time is the most dynamic and passionate, so Blainey proposed to completely abolish slavery and allow the people to freely choose their lifestyle. Under this situation, without the constraints of serfdom, the fertility rate will increase many times.
The king knew the implication, that is, young men and women will definitely "do that" to increase the birth rate. The state does not care about the crotch, as long as you give birth to a child, it is a good thing, no matter what means you use, and temporarily withdraw the laws and morals that restrict free people.
The most scarce resource is population. As time goes by, there will probably be large-scale killings in the future. It’s just that some things are difficult to say openly.
When rectifying the church problem, people discovered an astonishing fact: 99% of the survivors had never set foot in a church. This was not because they lacked religious faith, but because most of them were illiterate and of low status, either serfs or slaves, and were not qualified to enter the church to be baptized, let alone to be saved.
Because of this, the vast majority of the country's population is currently composed of serfs. These serfs have been oppressed and bound for a long time. Once they are given freedom, their gratitude to the country will erupt like a volcano. They will not hesitate to dedicate their loyalty to the country and become the real main force of the country.
Through this exchange, the general direction of national governance was basically determined. Production would be left to the free people to play freely, and the state would give the free people ample room for development, except for necessary intervention in public security issues.
In this way, the creativity and enthusiasm of free citizens can be stimulated while the stability and prosperity of the country can be ensured.
Blainey said: "Your Majesty is receptive to advice. I believe the population will be restored. Since Viteta unified the Magic Island, he has been determined to strangle the church. Therefore, Pumase is the first kingdom to openly resist the church, and its leader must surrender. The high-end combat power of the church will be dealt with by magicians. Your Majesty can govern the country with peace of mind and do not need to worry about the ill intentions of neighboring countries..."
"Haha, okay. With Blainey's mediation, I am confident. The magicians have finally decided to destroy the church. It's also my good fortune. To be honest, if I could start over again, I would choose to back down. The power of the church is not something a single country can contend with. Now the whole country has suffered heavy losses. Alas! I have no choice."
"Your Majesty will also have regrets, that's right. Who would want to leave the country in ruins? Stability is the most valuable. After the new order eliminated the old nobles, the imperial power returned to the king. Now the administrative execution is very strong, and the reconstruction of the prosperous era is just around the corner. There is no need to care about the destroyed country. The benefits are ten thousand times greater..."
The king was in a good mood: "That is, I was taught. The old nobles have monopolized the resources and the right to speak. I am just a decoration. I can't do anything when I see the people starving. All the previous kings were heartbroken and died with hatred.
The previous king had no conditions to change the world, but I was forced to make a choice as soon as I ascended the throne. Alas! I have only accomplished half of the great things in a muddle-headed way, all thanks to the support of knowledgeable people in the country..."
Blaney told the king not to worry and that the lack of money should be solved immediately. The roads and rivers should be planned as soon as possible and the mountains should be developed. The cost of employing people was low at this time and the cost would double if the opportunity was missed.
Blaney: "Your Majesty, rest assured. If you need money, I will take care of it. I will raise some money, first make the mountain roads smooth, and then transport the materials from the mountains to form trade, and everything will be solved. The family has no intention of competing for the throne. It is not so comfortable to sit in your position. If the descendants are incompetent, hey! They will be crushed to pieces.
Our business family has no less than seven generations of mediocre leaders, including my father and brother. With the ancestral norms and talents left behind, they were able to protect the family business. If the family becomes a royal family, seven generations of mediocre leaders will definitely lead to the loss of the country, death and extinction of the family..."
This also shows the attitude that the family is not so ambitious, otherwise it would not have been marginalized by the empire. They deliberately do not marry with the powerful and wealthy, and have their own ancestral teachings, so they can do business safely.
Even if a family has many incompetent rulers, it can still survive safely according to business regulations, so there is no ambition in Conson Castle, which makes the king feel much more at ease.