The governors of the occupied territories can be said to be like local emperors.
They can even adjust strategies based on local conditions.
This is unavoidable.
Rules are rigid but people are flexible.
Just because this rule is executed well elsewhere does not mean it can be applied here as well.
Policies must be adapted to local conditions with different strategies formulated for different environments.
From any other perspective, being a governor of the occupied area is a lucrative job.
However, at this moment, in response to the chancellor's inquiry, everyone below bowed their heads, remaining silent.
They no longer had any candidates in mind.
Een tapped beside him, looking at the elders with a bit of a headache.
If no one steps forward, the pace of the empire's expansion won't slow down, and the rear must be stabilized no matter what.
If there are no candidates, then you'll have to step up yourselves.
While expanding the territory of the empire and conquering different plains, it is also necessary to manage the development of the empire, all of which require people.
This has led the empire to face a population shortage once again.
The rapid expansion of territory along with the vast population that comes with it has once again overwhelmed the eternal knight empire.
For the regions that surrendered, they can implement the policy of introducing the divine faith, changing beliefs and gradually transforming the subjects of the kingdom.
With the help of the surrender faction, this policy has been carried out very smoothly.
In just a few years, the local subjects will submit to the empire.
However, this is not the case for the conquered regions.
There are troubles such as banditry, insurgents, and resistance forces.
Even if the empire supports a puppet, it is of no use.
Both civil and military efforts must be combined.
The problem is that people who can manage such a large area, no matter where they are placed, are top-notch talents.
The empire itself is somewhat short on such talents, let alone having the capacity to support the management of the occupied areas.
Your Majesty, the construction of the Empire's affiliated kingdoms and the expansion of planes require manpower from all over, and we can no longer spare any other personnel.
Seeing that no one else was speaking, an elder with graying hair had to say.
As soon as he spoke, others immediately chimed in, "Yes, yes, we really can't hold on any longer.
The people the Empire could send out have all been dispatched.
Even those just graduated with no internship experience have been sent out.
We truly have no one left to use.
We don't want to slow down our expansion.
After all, if we let the Hundred Nations Alliance catch their breath and consolidate their internal forces, the trouble will only get bigger.
But if this continues, we will have to draw on internal talents and then the development of our homeland will be affected.
If it really doesn't work, we can only lower the local policy standards, directly select management personnel from the locals, and suffer a bit with the local subjects.
Once we catch our breath, we can make further arrangements.
Agreed.
They were not living well anyway, so what's wrong with enduring a bit longer? Moreover, this is not really suffering.
Compared to the time of the kingdom's rule, their lives have improved after our takeover.
Exactly.
Comparing it to the policies of those nobles in the northern kingdom.
Even if we lower the standards, we still practice benevolent governance and are justified towards them.
The crowd began to chatter and the elder hall instantly became lively as they expressed their opinions, all conveying a similar sentiment.
It can't go on like this.
No more external support if this continues.
The development of the empire's homeland will be affected in the perception of the citizens of the eternal knight empire.
The beings in the world are ranked hierarchically.
The empire's headquarters, the affiliated kingdoms, the surrendered forces, and other forces.
The conquered kingdoms belong to the lowest level of other forces.
They have not been integrated into the system of the eternal knight empire and still belong to outsiders.
Therefore, when they affect the development of the empire, the elders will not hesitate to abandon them.
After all, what sense does it make to sacrifice one's own development to support outsiders? That's just nonsense.
Looking at everyone, Yen furrowed his brows, sighing inwardly, feeling somewhat powerless.
Expanding the territory of the empire benefits the entire empire.
The elders are not short-sighted and naturally understand this principle.
Therefore, their proposed opinions did not include slowing down expansion.
What the elders wanted to express was very simple.
To lower the standards for the conquered regions, there's no need for everything to be perfect.
Maintaining the minimum stability that does not affect frontline operations is sufficient.
After all, they are not citizens of the Empire.
So, if their lives are a bit harder, so be it.
Een understood their intentions.
In fact, this was the best solution for the time being.
After all, the Empire truly had no manpower left.
Not want to slow down expansion.
They could only proceed this way.
However, this also went against the Empire's long-standing principles.
Your Majesty, the Empire's foreign policy has been too benevolent.
Perhaps it's time to make some changes.
A robust elder from the Knight faction spoke up.
For those who have submitted to the Eternal Knight, there's nothing more to say.
Helping them, I accept, as we are all one family.
But what about those rebellious ones? Why should they also enjoy the Empire's preferential treatment? I agree with Elder 7's thoughts.
In the past, when the Empire was rich in resources, supporting them was acceptable.
As we had enough to manage, but now if we continue to provide support, it will affect the internal situation of the empire.
Is this really worthwhile? I asked your majesty to reconsider.
Other elders also spoke up, though their words varied slightly.
The meaning was largely the same.
Lower the standards for the kingdom subjects.
The development of the empire cannot be disrupted because of outsiders.
Een sat at the head seat, deep in thought.
After a long time, he finally spoke.
Since the opinions are not unified, let's discuss this matter again in 3 days.
Lowering the standards would not bring any bad consequences.
At least it would not be apparent in the short term.
But Yan's intuition told him that this matter was not that simple.
Therefore, even though all the elders opposed it, he did not immediately agree, but chose to delay and prepare to consult with others before making a decision.
As you command, very well.
The elders saw this and had to nod in agreement.
After all, Yan was the governor.
Soon, the meeting concluded.
Yan left the elder hall and got into a carriage heading towards the temple.
Upon arriving at the temple, a young priest was already waiting outside.
Seeing Yian approach, he immediately stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your majesty, the high priest requests your presence.
" Yan was not surprised that the other party knew he would come.
He instructed the guards behind him, "You wait here.
" "Yes.
" Unable to enter the temple, the guards felt somewhat disappointed but still responded respectfully.
Following the priest, Yan walked into the temple.
Two and a half days later, Yan emerged from the temple with a smile on his face.
Clearly satisfied with the conversation he had.