Steel, Guns, and the Industrial Party in Another World-Chapter 622: The Administrative Committee
Chapter 622: The Administrative Committee
TL: Rui88
All eyes turned to the king.
Rodney XVIII said with a solemn expression, “Given how little we know about magic-related information, our first priority is to investigate this mysterious power and gather information about it.”
He looked around at everyone. “We should summarize and conclude the impact this power has had when it has appeared on a large scale before mortal men. We should judge our attitude towards magic based on the overall interests of the Kingdom of Ordo, rather than rushing to curry favor with the Holy See or maintain relations with Eton, making hasty conclusions without a full understanding of the matter.”
Lord Chamberlain Rupert stroked his beard and nodded repeatedly, “His Majesty speaks with reason.”
The king’s words greatly improved his attitude towards Rodney XVIII.
The rest of the ministers also agreed one after another.
“We will observe for a period first, without expressing an opinion, without approval, and without support.”
He looked at the Minister of Foreign Affairs, “Lord Valentin, if the Holy See asks us to take a stance, try to handle it as best you can.”
Count Valentin nodded, “I will do my best, but I do not know how much pressure the Holy See will put on us.”
Rodney XVIII thought for a moment, “It would not be out of the question for us to offer some verbal support, but if the Holy See asks us for substantial help, such as sending troops or sponsoring supplies, then that is not acceptable. I think the Holy See will understand our difficulties. We… after all, still have domestic enemies to deal with.”
“Yes, Your Majesty,” Count Valentin replied.
“During this period,” Rodney XVIII looked at the Minister of Intelligence, “Lord Merlin, you will be responsible for investigating the matter of magic and wizards. While we still maintain good relations with Eton…who can say what the future holds…send people there to gather information. The attitude of the Holy See must also be watched. If the Holy See shows that it is determined to extinguish this power at all costs, then we cannot rashly stand in opposition to the Holy See on this issue.”
Count Merlin stood up, “As you command, my King.”
The privy council reached a conclusion. This was the new king’s first major decision on state affairs, and his composure left a very good impression on old ministers like Rupert.
After the crowd dispersed, the king kept Paul and Catherine behind and invited them to dinner.
Eileen and the king’s two younger brothers also came along.
“This is a family dinner for us.”
Rodney XVIII had a relaxed expression, casually eating the food placed before him with a knife and fork.
“Oh, right, Paul!”
“Your Majesty?” Paul, who was engrossed in his food, looked up at the king.
Rodney XVIII wiped his mouth with a napkin, “Regarding your previous idea of a so-called ‘Special Economic Zone,’ I think it’s very good. Since it’s good, we should put it into practice immediately.”
Paul said with approval, “You truly have courage, Your Majesty.”
“I have considered it carefully. The enterprises we previously collaborated on are mainly concentrated around Port West. We can designate that area as the Special Economic Zone. Port West is a port city, convenient for foreign exchange, and it is also very close to Crystal Shrine, which is convenient for our management and observation.”
Paul thought for a moment, “That should be a very suitable place.”
Rodney XVIII looked at him with a hopeful gaze, “I plan to establish a… committee. Haha, a new word I learned from you. It will be called the Special Zone Administrative Committee. I hope your side can provide a person to be a member of the administrative committee, to provide some… guidance to the other members.”
Paul replied, “In that case, I will go back and consider who would be suitable.”
The king looked at him, “In fact… I already have a candidate in mind. I hope you can part with him. Of course, I will respect your wishes as well as his own.”
Paul asked curiously, “I wonder which lucky person has earned Your Majesty’s favor.”
Rodney XVIII smiled, “You are very familiar with this person, Malron Ganard, your sworn brother.”
Paul retracted his gaze, staring at the bright white plate in front of him, and pondered for a few seconds.
“This… Your Majesty, I will convey your intentions to him when I return. Malron will be very honored. I must say, your judgment is accurate. Malron would be a great help…that is, if he is willing to stay.”
Yes, apart from the professional and technical issues, Malron knew almost everything about the western bay: the administrative system, organizational structure… and so on.
“Oh, of course. I consider you all friends, and I respect your individual will,” Rodney XVIII said with a smile. “I am asking, not ordering. I will not use the king’s power to demand that he fulfill his duty as a vassal.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
Paul said so, but in his heart, he was wondering if this was a reminder to them.
He suddenly thought of something and made a request to Rodney XVIII, “Your Majesty, I have a request.”
Rodney XVIII said with a smile, “Please speak, my future brother-in-law! I will do my best to satisfy you within my capabilities.”
Paul said, “I think you know that a group of scholars from various fields has now gathered in the Northwest Bay. Some study biology, some study chemistry… oh, that is, alchemy. We have… some very interesting discoveries there. So the scholars hope to hold an academic symposium in the Northwest Bay, inviting scholars from other places to share these new discoveries, discuss them together, verify them together, and even argue together, to spark more inspiration.”
As Paul spoke, Eileen, who had been eating quietly, brightened up.
“And with my own reputation, I really can’t gather so many scholars from other places, which would greatly diminish the value of this academic symposium. But if it is done in the king’s name, I think it would have a strong appeal to enough people.”
Rodney XVIII asked, “So you hope I will provide assistance?”
Paul nodded, “Yes, Your Majesty!”
“An interesting request,” Rodney XVIII smiled. “I have always been supportive of organizing scholarly exchanges, so I agree, Paul.”
But he immediately asked strangely, “But I have a doubt. As far as I know, your territory strictly guards knowledge, even getting Crystal Shrine to support your patent law. By organizing this academic symposium, aren’t you afraid…”
Paul knew what the king was talking about. “Your Majesty, what we protect are inventions, not discoveries. Specifically, a discovery refers to extracting the laws that already exist in nature. Whether anyone describes them or not, the laws of nature have existed since the world was born and will not cease to exist just because people don’t know about them. An invention, on the other hand, is something created out of thin air by humans that did not previously exist.”
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Chapter 622: The Administrative Committee
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