Chapter 622 Private Consultation
Affected by public opinion, the imperial center held another imperial meeting. This time, as an important minister of the empire and the lord of the northern border, Perficott attended the meeting.
He was not excluded from the meeting like last time.
After all, the content to be discussed in this meeting is closely related to the Northern Territory. Excluding the Northern Territory lords is somewhat disrespectful to Perficott.
To put it bluntly, even if they were able to reach a resolution excluding Perficott, it would not be able to be implemented in the north without the support and approval of the northern lords.
Therefore, in this royal meeting, Perficott was well invited to attend, and before the meeting began, the Duke of Gloucester specifically met with her in private for consultations, trying to reach a consensus before the meeting began.
Of course, this can also be regarded as a test of the attitude of the Duke of Gloucester and the royalists towards Perfectcourt.
In the past, Purficott has always been regarded as a member of the royalist party. After all, her relationship with Princess Anne is obvious to all. It is not an exaggeration to say that she is a loyal supporter of the royal family.
Not to mention that the royal family itself also attaches great importance to Purfict. The Queen herself and Princess Anne have shown sufficient attention and favor to Purfict.
But with the deterioration of the relationship between Purficott and Princess Anne, and the conflict of interests between the empire's center and the north, Purficott's current position seems interesting.
Whether she is still a royalist or whether the political forces in the north have become their own faction are major events that can affect the rise and fall of the entire empire.
"My Lord Earl, what do you think of this public opinion request to reorganize the Parliament of Nobles and the elected Parliament into the National Assembly?" Even the Duke of Gloucester must maintain enough respect for Perficott now.
This is the confidence that strength brings, and it is also the respect that strength brings.
"What do I think? Just sit and watch. It's just a farce anyway, isn't it?" Purficott didn't care. He just looked at the Duke of Gloucester and said to him: "Instead of caring about what system to use, it's better to think about How do you gain enough voice in this system, do you think so, Your Excellency?”
Being looked at by Perfectcott, Duke of Gloucester felt a burst of pressure, but he still nodded and continued the topic: "Although it is true to say so, the reorganization of the National Assembly has made the entire empire feel emotional. Excitement, if not handled well, will lead to civil unrest
Although your army, Lord Count, can suppress this kind of rebellion at any time, it will ultimately bring turmoil to the political situation of the empire, which is not a good thing for maintaining the stability of the empire. ”
The Duke of Gloucester remembered that what Perficott cared about most was the stability of the empire, so he raised this topic to try to attract her attention.
However, Purficott just shook his head and said: "In the past, it was necessary to maintain the stability of the empire because only a stable empire could complete the northern construction plan, so that the empire could stand firm in the final cold winter.
Now that this plan has been successfully completed, the empire has smoothly transitioned to a new era. At this time, stability is not the first priority for the empire, but rather to solve the hidden dangers.
The aristocratic parliament and the democratically elected parliament are themselves the product of compromise between reformers and conservatives. After so many years, without the impact of this apocalyptic winter, the long-standing conflicts would still have erupted.
Therefore, it is better to block than to open up. If you are still thinking about covering up and compromising at this time, it is better to consider how to suppress possible rebellions and maintain the continued existence of the empire!
Don't forget, if I hadn't blocked the possibility of the independence of the New World, the empire would now be fighting a war of internal and external difficulties for the independence of the New World. ”
Purficott's words were of course referring to the original Seventeen-Day War and the New World Independence Movement. It can be said that if she had not blocked these two things, it is very likely that what the empire would have to face would be to send troops to suppress the New World while also dealing with interference and suppression from countries in the old world. It might even develop into a powerful country in the old world. war between.
Judging from the situation the empire faced three years ago, this is not impossible.
The Duke of Gloucester naturally knew this, which was why Perficott was considered a royalist before.
Because they are really trying their best to protect the royal family and the empire.
But now, Purficott has clearly expressed the fact that her attitude has changed.
However, the Duke of Gloucester still heard what Perficott meant from her short words just now. What she wanted was to resolve the hidden contradictions within the empire, not to overthrow the existing order of the empire.
"If your lordship says so, do you intend to participate in this reorganization of the National Assembly?" The Duke of Gloucester did not play any roundabout aristocratic rhetoric with Perficott. After all, they no longer need it at their current status. Those so-called 'nobles are respectable', it will save everyone trouble if they are direct.
Purficott nodded affirmatively, and then said: "I need to have a channel in the National Assembly, and I should also have an influence commensurate with my status in the National Assembly, right?"
If possible, the Duke of Gloucester does not want the northern line to have too much political influence in the National Assembly.
But this is impossible. After all, no matter how you look at it, the North is not a soft persimmon that can be manipulated.
If Perficott had taken into account issues such as the stability of the empire, then she might have made some concessions. This was also one of the more likely situations as a result of the discussions between the Duke of Gloucester and his staff before arriving.
However, judging from the current situation, Purficott clearly has no intention of giving in.
This made the Duke of Gloucester couldn't help but sigh. Who would have thought that a girl who was ignored by the noble council three years ago could actually grow into a very important figure in the empire in just three years?
Even now, Purficott's attitude and opinions can already determine the future of the entire empire.
Thinking of this, the Duke of Gloucester couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
However, he did not relax, but continued with Purficott: "The election of members of the National Assembly should follow public opinion, shouldn't it?"
"As long as it's fair, just and open, I will follow the so-called 'public opinion'." Purficott looked at the Duke of Gloucester playfully and didn't think it was a big deal.
If the force represented by the Duke of Gloucester is willing to play within the rules, there is no need for Perfectcott to use off-the-table moves, and she will not feel anything wrong even if she loses.
But she doesn't mind surprising the guys if they're not going to behave themselves.
(End of chapter)