Chapter 67： trickery (1/2)
Prime Minister Azelio was cold in heart. He reacted. He just stated too fast. He didn't ask the king's opinions first, which caused Charlie Albert's dissatisfaction.
Politics is so delicate. The Kingdom of Sardinia is also a constitutional monarchy. In this case, the Prime Minister bypasses the king to make a decision. If Charlie Albert does not respond, it is estimated that it will not be long before it is suspended.
Obviously, Charlie Albert is not a political liar like Louis XVI, and his political level is at least 90 points. He immediately began to beat him.
After thinking about all this, Prime Minister Azelio said in a frightened voice: ”Your Majesty, now we only need two ways to solve the financial problem, either by collecting a war tax or borrowing from an international consortium.”
Charlie Albert glanced at him fiercely, cursing inwardly: ”Old slippery head”.
Prime Minister Azelio said only half of it, ”collecting a war tax”-to whom, there must be a scope?
Old sites in the Kingdom of Sardinia have long been expropriated. Is the expropriation directed at Lombardy, or is it collected nationwide?
This is an errand that offends people. The ordinary people clang poorly, and squeezing them is obviously a waste of money, so they can only reach out to capitalists and nobles.
Don't look at the nobles and capitalists of the Kingdom of Sardinia who seem to be very patriotic, and they are enthusiastic about donating. If they really want to pay for them, they will find that things are not so different.
There are still fraudulent donations in the era of the highly developed Internet in the 21st century, not to mention this era?
Who can't make a show? They can do even more, donating 10,000 lira, and returning to earn 20,000 or 30,000 lira everywhere.
Borrowing from an international consortium? Who will lend money to the Kingdom of Sardinia now? Except for Britons, is there any other country that lends money to them?
International loans are high-risk and high-yield. Without government participation, who can guarantee the return? In case the Sardinian kingdom is defeated, who do they ask for money?
To find a British person to borrow money, it is inevitable that you will be ripped off. You do n’t know how many treaty treaties you need to sign. No one wants to do this stinky sale.
”Oh, now that the Prime Minister has it in mind, implement it as soon as possible!”
Charlie Albert finalized the result without hesitation.
Doesn't constitutional monarchy allow the king to delegate power? Now he has delegated authority. In short, this matter has nothing to do with the king, all are responsible for the cabinet.
For the boss, there is still something to realize about Prime Minister Azelio. However, the black pot can't carry it on its own, and Azelio is not stupid, of course, it will pull people into the water.
”Yes, Your Majesty! I will go back to a government meeting to discuss this matter and implement it as soon as possible!”
Charlie Albert nodded his head with satisfaction. The Prime Minister took over the responsibility. It was not important whether he was the one behind him or whether the officials below were responsible. As long as it doesn't make him a king difficult, it's a good courtier.
”Well, the cabinet is responsible for solving the military issue, but the military action against Venice must not be delayed, and the War Department must prepare for the war as soon as possible!” Charlie Albert added
”Yes, Your Majesty!” Secretary of the Army Li Qi answered quickly
The meaning of the king, he already understood, no matter how difficult it is, the battle against Venice must first be fought, this is politically correct.
As for how to fight, that's not necessarily the case. Concentrating on all-out attacks is fine. It is also possible to send a small unit of tentative attacks. You must let the outside world see the determination of Sardinia.