Chapter 1072: Souls and Dancers (5)

The debate table in the center of the Imperial Parliament Hall is large, elliptical and nearly nine meters in diameter. It is elaborately shaped by a piece of petrified mahogany from the province of Yesa.
At this moment, the table was wiped almost flawlessly, smooth and bright, projecting the light red reflection of the lumen lampstand suspended above the upper area of ​​the hall vault above the head.
Only one stain remains on the table. A tiny, imperceptible dent.
No matter how many times the craftsman has studied and cast it with the best quality resin or restoration compound supplied from a precision injection tube, this flaw has never been completely removed.
It has been permanently attached to the texture of mahogany.
The current prime minister of the Benedict Empire, Jarvedo, has long been bland, even though he has found his gaze to stay on it for years. Whenever countless exhausting nights, the parliamentary meeting lasted until the most irrelevant time. .
All bureaucratic meetings in the Empire have a solemn solemnity.
Kelsey, the newly appointed minister of the imperial trade department, stood on the seat of the exquisitely decorated petition podium at the far end of the central platform.
Almost a dozen parliamentarians were scattered throughout the hall, and they scrambled to the nearest row in order to better hear her.
"I received news that another convoy of requisitioned ships was stationed in the port of Moskar, while the other two fleets were still sailing three hundred nautical miles."
His voice echoed in the empty space.
"According to the order of Her Majesty the Queen, all fleets have to undergo strict inspections before boarding and unloading, but every day more ships arrive from the Western countries and the New California Republic, bringing supplies to wait for inspection-they need more Quickly dispose of in the port area and transfer all
To the'Western Barriers', some merchant ship captains have been moored for several weeks and have nothing to do, just to wait for release...Although we have negotiated to waive the harm charges in their handling fees, as agreed by the Ministry of Transport, this is justified Reasonable, but they encountered at least 50,000 refugees
Climbing over the walls of their cargo bays, in the best case, we will face increasing damage claims, and in the worst case, they may choose to drop the goods and leave. "
He looked at each of the imperial ministers sitting at the table in turn, and then his eyes fell on the imperial minister of finance.
"I need these ships to keep their value, let them move, and let the transportation routes open as long as possible. Can you help me here?"
Although this was only the second time he appeared in the lobby, Kelsey seemed very confident, with the calm confidence that he used to be undoubtedly listened to and obeyed, and he was also listening when others were speaking, And seek common compromise.
Known from Jarvedo's experience, this often shows the difference between an efficient bureaucrat and an aristocrat.
Facing the inquiry, the Minister of Finance pursed his lips and clasped his hands. At the same time, an assistant behind him presented a summary of the document with the cover covered with wax.
"The delay in inspection exceeded our authority."
He sighed, breaking the sealing wax and examining each page in turn.
"The Imperial Security Department (Yeblade) still insists that each docked fleet be inspected before they set foot on Imperial territory."
The Empire Prosecutor shrugged slightly.
"This is understandable. Considering the status quo, our security measures have been breached many times. Those rebels, cultists and wanderers who have flown in from abroad have already posed a huge threat to the order of the empire."
A whisper of consent spread across the round table, and the Minister of Property was undecided. He just took a magnifying glass from the folds of his gorgeous robe and keenly scanned the carefully recorded expense list.
"The total compensation submitted by the Ministry of Trade currently exceeds... 972 million kronor, and another 500 million as compensation for future unforeseen losses caused by current war operations, including miscellaneous compensation, etc. Wait... Of course, I believe that spokesperson Kelsey
Minister, I don’t need to remind you that those questions are not helpful to help us relax the inspection. "
Kelsey turned his head when he heard the words.
"Adult, I also need to figure out-is this a matter of expenditure or loyalty? I feel there is a double standard to some extent. When honest and loyal businessmen are suspected, forgive me. , Many noble families have hundreds of people appear
In the list of wanted cultists. "
Kelsey's eyes glanced at Hadiq, the president of the noble court, and also a grand duke.
As the representative of the imperial nobles in the Parliament, Hadick was accustomed to hearing such opinions. He was as calm and calm as ever.
"The respected Minister of Trade is right."
He said, with a native accent hissing.
"We must remove the obstacles on his way. The merchant fleet is our indispensable resource in the battle of the Empire."
The Chancellor of the Exchequer bowed his head respectfully.
"Indeed, although we must always be diligent, if we speed up the transfer, it will only... For example, a large number of unchecked weapons flow into the civilian population and eventually appear in the hands of rioters and cultists...well, History will not remember our stupidity."
Behind the imperial judge, another uniformed legal officer leaned forward and whispered in his chief's ear that the judge nodded immediately.
"I suggest that we establish a separate area in the port area and do not need to release all supplies-just let them disembark, will that meet the requirements of the security department, and at the same time allow the respected trade minister to redistribute in a more timely manner What about merchant shipping capacity?"
The idea quickly attracted attention, and raised eyebrows and nodded approval spread across the round table.
Kelsey packed up the documents and scoreboard on the rostrum, preparing to return to his seat in the most recent row.
"Adults, with the grace and respect of the Father, may we reach a speedy resolution."
Penta, the Minister of Administration, is exchanging opinions with his own entourage.
Then he turned back to the round table, his palms spread flat on the table.
"Any ship that needs to be able to transport materials in the future will add another layer of logistical complexity,"
He said solemnly, thoughtfully.
"It is best to keep those emergency supplies as close as possible to the border, and use the train to complete the transfer after the necessary inspections to satisfy the Marshal. The current port closest to the "Western Barrier" is Kelos~EbookFREE.me ~We may be able to build a new assembly point on it, how?"
"No."
Yetan's new leader Nutans replied flatly, his cold face didn't even twitch even a micron.
"Kelos has built a defense."
After a pause, other members of the Parliament realized that he did not intend to explain further.
"Why has this matter not been dealt with by us before, Nutans? All actions and deployment of Yeblade must be approved by the council, and you have agreed to these conditions."
Nutans remained unmoved.
"Kellos has established the stronghold of Nightblade, this is the will of Her Majesty the Queen."
Jarvido's heart shrunk a bit, and the actions of Nutans and the Night Blades were not good for them. They had established many political enemies within the imperial ruling clique.
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