Chapter 1628: Harm

Such an open policy, although it indeed condensed too much wealth for the Kingdom of Australia in a short period of time.

But looking at it in the long run, they have buried too deep a contradiction.

These people who are in exile internationally, driven out by the people of their own countries, coming to the Kingdom of Australia, are merely looking to stay here temporarily.

Once there is an opportunity, they intend to counterattack back.

Moreover, these people now, under the Kingdom of Australia's such free environment, have already developed the economy here, and have even become the economic pillar here.

A large portion of the tax revenue for the government established by Xie Fang is contributed by these people.

If the policy is to be changed now, it will inevitably touch the cake of these people.

If they were to rebound, the rule of Xie Fang would definitely suffer a major impact.

Thinking of this, the Prime Minister said: "The problem has now begun to be gradually exposed; if we want to eradicate it, we must proceed in an orderly way."

"Governing a large state is like cooking a small fish."

"One must not be too hasty," the Prime Minister said in a deep voice.

Xie Fang nodded: "Before finding a replacement for them, we must absolutely not be too hasty!"

"However, the matter of military leasing cannot be dragged on any longer."

"This matter must be implemented as soon as possible," Xie Fang said in a deep voice.

The Prime Minister had long ago proposed canceling the policy of military leasing, as the harm of military leasing is too great.

Although Qingyang had once proposed having the Longyan Unit take turns replacing them, now that Xie Fang has established the Kingdom of Australia, this policy has been abolished by Longyan.

Longyan has made a clean break with the Kingdom of Australia.

Now, the military leasing is all done by the Longyan army led out by Xie Fang.

If the loyalty of these troops were to be affected.

Then Xie Fang's own safety could not be guaranteed; the policy of military leasing must be canceled!

It is just that after the military leasing is canceled, what makes Xie Fang's heart ache is that money; that is a not-insignificant sum of money.

"It is just a pity that after the military leasing is canceled, we will have no Method to obtain this portion of money," Xie Fang sighed.

He felt a bit unwilling to give up such huge benefits.

However, compared to the harm of military leasing, Xie Fang still made the decision.

The Prime Minister saw Xie Fang's hesitation, and he understood in his heart.

Military leasing indeed brought them no small profit; now that they have to abolish this policy, they are still very reluctant in their hearts.

After the Prime Minister thought of these things, he pondered for a moment, looked at Xie Fang, and revealed a look of joy: "Your Majesty, I have thought of a good idea."

"What is it?" Xie Fang looked at him in confusion.

The Prime Minister said: "After the military leasing is canceled, the work of maintaining public order will fall onto the shoulders of the magistrates; at first, in order to promote military leasing, the magistrates were just like decorations."

"Then why don't I put these magistrates to use again and establish the prestige of the magistrates? As far as I know, there are still quite a few pirates within the territory of the Kingdom of Australia."

"Just let these pirates establish prestige for the magistrates."

"At that time, we will increase taxes and introduce a security fee."

"Your Majesty, what do you think?"

After Xie Fang pondered carefully, he said: "It is possible, but I do not wish for the tax increased because of this to become a reason for the masses to rebel."

"The tax items must be controlled; the commoners can be spared, but those wealthy fellows must pay!"

"This subordinate understands..."

And at this time, in Europe.

Marie, who was saved by Ling Chen, resolutely decided to offer everything she had left in order to crush Douglas.

But Marie had not the slightest resentment.

Frederick II called Marie a brave woman.

With the help of Frederick II, Marie transformed into a

Noble lady.

Because Marie had a unique temperament, her beauty, which combined charm and purity, was the type Douglas loved most.

Frederick II specially prepared a gown for her.

To be used today, at the ball hosted by Douglas.

Douglas held balls almost every day, and at every ball, he would select the woman he considered the most beautiful that day.

To become the woman he would favor that night.

Frederick II prepared a wine-red gown for Marie, just like the color of red wine.

This gown revealed a hazy and ambiguous feeling.

After Marie put it on, any man who took a look would feel that as long as he reached out and gave a gentle grasp, he could hold this woman of ten thousand charms in his hand.

At the ball.

Douglas held a red wine glass, wearing a gentleman's suit, quietly observing the beautiful women attending his ball.

He now controlled more than half of the Hanover region, and there was never a shortage of Prussia Nobles in Hanover.

Nor was there a shortage of beautiful girls.

They would never refuse Douglas's invitation, because women who were refused often met a very miserable end.

Douglas looked at them with great interest, when suddenly his gaze fell upon Marie, who was also holding a wine glass and sitting alone in front of a table.

At the first sight of Marie, Douglas was instantly attracted to her.

Douglas looked at her, a faint smile appearing on his face.

He walked up to her.

It so happened that there was another person who also took a fancy to Marie.

Marie looked at the other person with a calm expression, and after listening to his self-introduction, she revealed an apologetic look.

Her target was only Douglas.

The other person did not notice Marie's expression and continued to talk incessantly about his own heroic deeds.

Marie gradually revealed an impatient look.

That man was completely captivated by Marie's beauty and reached out to grab Marie's wrist directly.

"Tonight, accompanying this war hero will be your honor."

Marie frowned and struggled twice, but she could not break free at all.

"Sir, please let go."

The man's face sank, and a look of anger immediately appeared on his face.

Just at this moment, a hand landed on that man's shoulder; he looked at the other person and his pupils immediately constricted.

Douglas wore a smile and said indifferently, "Sir, this lady clearly does not want to go with you; do you understand what I mean?"

That person immediately let go and slunk away in defeat.

Marie looked at the man before her who appeared very refined and easygoing, stunned for a moment, and said gratefully, "Thank you."

"May I ask, sir, who are you?"

"I am Douglas." Douglas took off his hat to salute.

Marie's gaze trembled for a moment, then immediately returned to clarity.

She examined the man before her once more; she had not expected him to be Douglas.

She had not expected him to be the mission target.

"Miss, if you don't mind, may I have a dance with you?" Douglas extended an invitation.

Marie smiled and nodded.

"Mr. Douglas, that would be my honor," Marie said with a smile.

Douglas made a gesture of invitation, Marie gently took his hand, and he felt the touch of her fingertips, causing a wicked fire to rise in his heart.