Chapter 955: Covering the Sky with One Hand

Renne's words were like a rock and a shocking moment.

The Holy Soul Wizards' reactions were very fierce, and their first reaction was to refuse, especially the dukes who already owned the territory, thinking that they would never give up on their territory.

Territory is the foundation of strength!

Build floating cities, towers and academies, train students, magic experiments and research, weapons and equipment, purchase alchemy materials, form extraordinary legions under their command, personnel remuneration and equipment purchase, maintenance, etc., everything costs money, and it is a big money.

Where does this money come from? Of course it is territory!

If there is no territory, would your dignified Holy Soul Wizard be like a soul hunter, hunting demon souls everywhere and selling money? Hunting demon souls takes time and effort, and is not as ordinary people imagine. You can make a fortune by simply hunting a few holy demon souls.

The value of the Holy-level Demon Soul is high, but there is no market and there are few buyers.

And it is also very dangerous. Even the Holy Soul Wizard cannot guarantee that he will not capsize in the gutter. There are too many unknown things in this world.

The one who can really make money is the legendary demon soul, which has high prices and high demand, but it takes too much time and energy. Hunting the demon soul may maintain expenses, but it is too hard, which can also damage the noble identity of the Holy Soul Wizard.

Where can I collect taxes from the territory be easy?

Not to mention, having a territory can also legitimately form private armed forces and manage them well, and use the territory as a platform to exert greater influence.

The territory can also grant titles, win people's hearts, and cultivate a group of loyal vassals.

In short, there are so many benefits to territory!

For the Holy Soul Wizard, the territory is no less important than the Kingdom of God to the Gods.

Unless he is born indifferent to fame and fortune, is not interested in cultivating power, thinks he cannot manage a good territory, and does not want to waste his energy, he will give up his title of duke and territory, such as Master Euroin, Prophet Medifer and Master Huohuai.

However, when hearing what Rennes said later, the expressions of these people also changed.

They gave up their territory because of their own character and other reasons, but they were a little helpless after all. Giving up their territory was equivalent to giving up building a floating city.

You can do not have a territory, but who doesn’t want a floating city?

The floating city does not require many people to maintain it. It is enough to be alone, and it can come and go freely, and it can hide in any plane. It will not only not drag down, but it will allow itself to be invincible and go further on the magical path!

If you don’t have to worry about managing your territory, you can own a floating city...

Thirty million gold shields!

Several holy soul wizards who had no territory or floating city had their eyes lit up, and they did not hide their affection for this proposal.

The prophet Medefer was the first to break the silence, "Thirty million gold shields are too few."

He wanted to fly the city very much, but he had no talent in management and management, and was also tired of these trivial matters, so he had to give up his title of duke and territory.

The prophet's speech was recognized.

Dean Sabra said softly: "Ren, you know that a core of Iola alone costs 50 million gold shields. With the construction of the shell of the floating city, it costs at least 80 million gold shields, which is normal to reach 100 million. Thirty million gold shields are not enough."

The other holy soul wizards were slightly shocked when they heard this, not because of these well-known words, but because of the speaker.

Dean Sabra!

He has the title of duke and territory. According to his words, would he be willing to give up the territory if he increases the subsidy?

"Sabra, you have to think it through." Duke of Silver Star reminded kindly, "The money the territory can earn for you is more than 100 million gold shields."

"But how many years will it take?" Sabra smiled indifferently and said seriously: "I just want to focus on managing the Bruvorts Academy and be my dean. I really don't have much energy to manage the Duke's Corps. Maybe I may lose money."

If it weren't for the floating city, he wouldn't want territory at all.

Master Euroin and the prophet Medifer both had the same idea. Rennes had been observing the Holy Soul Wizards and found that two others held the same position.

A Master Huo Huai, this is not surprising, he has been living in seclusion for many years.

The other person turned out to be Ma Youfu!

This is very strange.

In addition, the teacher and Oshylia who had similar ideas had once owned the territory, but Magna, the Duke of Purple Flame, who gave up the territory after the construction of the floating city, and eight of the fifteen members of the Supreme Council, were not interested in the territory.

The eight holy soul wizards and great wizards with common ideas are enough to form a majority.

Rennes knew it immediately.

He judged the situation and asked immediately: "Dean Sabra, how much do you think the grant is appropriate?"

It is a test to propose 30 million gold shields by yourself, but there is actually a lot of room for bargaining.

"I can't say anything."

Dean Sabra looked at the others, but stopped talking.

Euroin and Huo Huai were embarrassed to speak. Oxilia didn't want to speak. Ma Youfu wanted to speak, but because he had just entered the Supreme Parliament, he lacked qualifications, and due to the obvious opposition from the Duke of the Grey Eagle, he did not dare to speak out.

Ancivodaus had an idea in his mind, but he communicated with Rennes, and this time he gave it to Rennes to lead.

Renn looked at Medefer, "Master Prophet?"

"One hundred million golden shield!"

Medefault said ruthlessly: "Since you need to make up for it, then we can do it in one step, so that we can find a way to raise money."

Everyone's eyelids twitched.

Including Tim Kennan and Kelstone, the Holy Soul Wizards were all stimulated by this huge wealth. Duke of Silver Star and Queen of Storm, the two sisters' breathing became heavy and their eyes were red. Although they were reluctant to leave their territory, they would not be able to consider it if they could get 100 million gold shields immediately.

"No!" Ren refused without thinking, shook his head and said, "The empire's treasury cannot support such a large expense."

Somehow, the Holy Soul Wizards all breathed a sigh of relief.

Of course, I was a little disappointed.

Medefer frowned and said a little unwillingly: "I remember, how could the empire's annual income of more than 7 billion gold shields last year? And it's not a one-time payment, and it shouldn't be difficult to pay for the next twenty years?"

Renne smiled helplessly.

This prophet really doesn't understand the economic operation of a country at all.

The consuls held annual reports each year in the Imperial Parliament and the Supreme Parliament. The financial situation of the Empire is the top priority. Didn’t Medifer listen carefully?

"The Prophet," he could only explain patiently: "The empire's annual income is a lot, because industrial development increases every year, but the empire's expenditure is more. Last year, the annual income of seven billion gold shields was 8.2 billion gold shields, and the empire's annual deficit was 1.2 billion."

Medefer said, "Why did he spend so much money?"

"The main reason is that I have to invest more than 2 billion gold shields in the empire every year, and it will increase year by year in the future. This is all for the purpose of developing the empire's national strength and will receive results in the future." Rennes did not say much. Now it is not a further study of the annual report. "I will send a financial report to the Prophet to take a look later."

"Okay." Medefer's face turned red, and he heard that Rennes imply that he had not heard the report, "I will read it seriously this time."

Rennes didn't talk about financial difficulties anymore.

Even if the treasury can be taken out, he is unwilling to give it to it.

In the future, the entire empire will be mine, and the treasury is its own treasury. Why should I share so much of my money with you?

"The 100 million gold shield is really too high." Master Ouerin finally spoke, "It's too hot to hold so much money, and I don't know how many people in the empire will be scolded by the people behind my back."

"How much does the master mean?" Renn asked.

"It's not good to have too many, too few are far behind, so let's get a compromise." Euroin has obviously thought about it for a long time, "It's worth 50 million gold shield."

It just happens to be able to create an Iola core.

After solving the core of the floating city, the shell and rune array are not that difficult. You can slowly collect materials. The Holy Soul Wizard is not poor or poor, and he always has some family background.

"Can."

Renn agreed without thinking much, adding: "However, the 50 million gold shields will be divided into five times, and 10 million gold shields will be paid every ten years."

This will allow the expenditure to be distributed over the next forty years and the treasury can bear it.

In fact, just a little operation, such as issuing government bonds, can pay the money within a few years, which will not put much pressure on the empire's fiscal expenditure.

But Renne didn't want to give the money so quickly.

There will be a lot of variables in the next forty years. If you delay the time, maybe you won’t have to give this money.

The prophets Medefer, Master Hawy and Dean Sabra all nodded slightly, especially Dean Sabra, who could not hide his excitement.

Bruvorts Academy has a certain amount of accumulation. When he participated in the floating city auction before, he could take out 40 million gold shields and 10 million alchemy materials. The treasury subsidy of 50 million gold shields was enough to build a floating city!

It originally took more than 30 years to build a floating city, and it was divided into multiple payments, without any impact.

"Then it's set at 50 million gold shields." Rennes sorted out his thoughts and said loudly: "I will ask the Ministry of Finance to set up a 'Supreme Parliament Special Funding Group' to be responsible for your appropriations. Members of the Supreme Parliament will no longer receive territory in the future, and only have the title of Duke of Void..."

"Slow down."

This time it was Rennes' turn to be interrupted.

Kelstone watched coldly for a long time, and saw that he dominated a major reform of the Supreme Parliament. Although it had no effect on him, through this incident, Renn gained extremely high prestige and attracted many holy soul wizards.

The most important thing is that Rennes doesn't have to pay any price.

Renne already owns territory, and the so-called "Supreme Parliamentary Special Fund" was issued from the Empire, so he didn't have to give a copper lisso.

Even if the situation is hopeless and it is unlikely to prevent the resolution from being passed, Kelstone would not want to see Renne so proud.

He said in a deep voice: "Consul, in principle, I agree with your proposal. However, as the initiator of the proposal, you are the last Holy Soul Wizard to obtain the Duke's territory. Is it difficult to convince the public? It is difficult for people not to associate you with the motivation."

This guy finally jumped out.
To be continued...