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Chapter 1254 - 1254 217 The Spring Breeze of Reform Blows Across the Land_2

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“Celebrity effect” is applicable everywhere.

Especially when it comes to such major reforms, how can you persuade the opposition if you don’t have several big names endorsing you?

“Your Majesty, the reforms in Avarat Kingdom are unlikely to go smoothly.

Aside from our willingness to support, the Clergy is probably the only other party hoping they can rise from the ashes and stir up the waters in the South Continent.

The Iberia Kingdom, which has long been eyeing them with covetousness, will surely jump out to cause trouble.

If mishandled, this reform might even accelerate their downfall!”

Chancellor Prime Minister Duke Newfoundland spoke with great concern.

If the reform in Avarat Kingdom backfires, the consolidation wave in the South Continent will only intensify further.

This pattern of the strong getting stronger is not what the Alpha Kingdom wants to see.

Human Kingdoms quickly enhance their strength through mutual annexation, which is evident immediately, unlike the arduous struggle faced by Alpha Kingdom.

Even if the strategy in the Near East progresses smoothly, the comprehensive national power of the Kingdom still requires a significant amount of time to accumulate.

“Chancellor, reform is not necessarily a bad thing.

Avarat Kingdom has fallen to this state precisely because of internal conservatism.

Without comprehensive reform, it’s like waiting for death.

Rather than sitting ducks, it’s better to go all out while you still have some chips in hand.

The reforms don’t have to be very thorough; as long as administrative efficiency and the military system are overhauled, they will be able to protect themselves in times of turmoil!”

Marquis Delgado immediately retorted.

The success or failure of the reforms in Avarat Kingdom is not of significant concern to him, but as the Alpha Kingdom’s Minister of Finance, Marquis Delgado has been passively turned into a reformist.

All because of financial pressure.

To reverse the financial crisis, tax revenue reform is imperative.

However, it’s extremely difficult.

Alpha Kingdom operates on a tax-farming system, and any change will inevitably affect the interests of many Nobles, something a Minister of Finance cannot drive alone.

If he can’t handle it himself, he must create momentum.

It doesn’t matter which country wants reform, he now has a supportive stance.

As long as the winds of reform start blowing, Alpha Kingdom will inevitably be affected.

While other countries are carrying out comprehensive reforms with bold strides, his mere desire to reform the tax collection model is not worth mentioning.

In this regard, Caesar IV is his biggest supporter.

Unfortunately, aside from the King, there are few, if any, supporters among the court ministers.

It’s not that everyone is unaware that direct taxation can significantly increase the government’s fiscal revenue and strengthen central control over local regions.

The problem is that this blade cuts into their own flesh!

The heavy ministers of the court are also Major Nobles, all beneficiaries of the tax-farming system.

Any tax reform would mean their families would be severely cut.

This kind of unforgettable pain is not something ordinary people can endure.

If it were a moment of crisis for the Kingdom, considering the greater good, perhaps they would grit their teeth and agree.

But Alpha Kingdom is clearly not at that point now; apart from the government being somewhat poor, the Kingdom is thriving.

It’s not a lack of momentum for reform; there’s simply no drive for it whatsoever.

Reasoning with them or appealing to their emotions are both useless.

The mere fact that the government is a bit short of money is simply not taken seriously by anyone.

In the question of Kingdom’s fiscal and tax reforms, Hudson chose neutrality.

If everyone agrees, he too could abandon the interests from tax farming, especially since Snow Moon Territory is currently in a tax-exempt state, and most areas of Mountain Domain don’t even appear on the Kingdom’s map.

If all parties remain opposed, Hudson will not choose to be the one swimming against the current.

A Noble’s mindset is to protect oneself first, rather than opposing interest groups for the sake of the Kingdom’s interests.

Of course, he hasn’t done nothing.

At the very least, he has spoken out for justice when various parties challenged the Minister of Finance.

This subtle support also plays a significant role.

Moreover, Marquis Delgado’s reforms are indeed motivated by public interest and are merely a political concept that hasn’t reached reality, not yet at a do-or-die stage.

This is what kept the Minister of Finance in his position.

Otherwise, with only the King’s support, Marquis Delgado would probably have been sent home long ago.

After all, Caesar IV is not a strong Monarch.

Almost every time when ministers’ opinions are unanimous, he has made concessions.

“Gentlemen, there’s no need to dwell on this issue.

The affairs of Avarat Kingdom should be decided by the Avarat people themselves.

Even if we wanted to interfere, we’re beyond reach.

Instead of thanklessly playing the bad guy, it’s better to stay on the sidelines and wait to see how the situation develops!”

Hudson said with a chuckle.

He has indeed racked his brains for the stability of the court.

He also feels quite powerless over Marquis Delgado’s political sensitivity.

Not to say completely lacking, but sincerely not much.

If it wasn’t for Delgado’s knack for managing finances well enough to cover up the Kingdom’s fiscal black hole, he would probably have been ousted long ago.

Without a doubt, this is not what Hudson wants to see.

Once the Minister of Finance steps down, an opening in the court will be created.

As the King, Caesar IV cannot always let this old group flourish in front of him.

Once the opportunity arises, he will surely place his own people.