dognovel Chapter 481 National Inspection
Chapter 481 National Inspection
Winter soon arrived, and John received two pieces of good news.
The first piece of good news is about refugees. After experiencing the cruel baptism of war, countless people were forced to leave their homes and became refugees.
However, with the end of the war, the situation gradually stabilized, and various resettlement tasks were carried out in an orderly manner, these refugees have returned to their hometowns.
With the guidance and help of officers and soldiers in various villages and towns, they began to rebuild their homes and resume production.
This winter, all regions have sufficient reserves of supplies, including food, clothing, fuel and other supplies. All regions have made full preparations in advance to ensure that every family can spend the winter in warmth.
Compared with last year's freezing disaster, this year's freezing disaster will not cause large numbers of casualties due to the absence of war or unrest and the full preparations being in place, and the people will be able to welcome the new year in a relatively stable environment.
The second good news came from the French King's Hall.
Since the name of the country "Holy Kingdom of Helderland" was reported to the French King's Office, it has triggered a heated debate within the French King's Office that lasted for two months.
Much of the debate centers on the word "sacred."
Some people believe that John did have extraordinary deeds. As an outstanding leader, he demonstrated outstanding military talent and wisdom in the war, led the country to victory, and showed extraordinary character and influence in some major events. He can be called a saint. In addition to the previous resurrection, the use of "sacred" to name the new country is a recognition and respect for him.
But some people hold different views on this, worrying that such a title may cause unnecessary controversy and misunderstanding. After all, if you use the word sacred, is the French Palace more sacred or is your country John more sacred? If it is the former, the word should not be used, and if it is the latter, then you are trying to confront each other.
After a long period of discussion and consideration, all parties finally reached a consensus, and the French Royal Hall approved the name "Holy Kingdom of Helderland".
The King of France, considering that John had indeed made an indelible contribution to the holy war and had been canonized as a saint by the French Royal Hall, finally agreed to the name and sent an envoy to deliver the prepared crown to Helmingen.
When the messenger arrived in Helmingen with the box containing the crown, the atmosphere was solemn and warm. Under the expectant gaze of the crowd, Pros solemnly took the box from the messenger.
He carefully lifted the red goose down cloth above the crown with his hands, and a dark golden crown appeared in front of everyone, the dazzling golden light gleaming brightly under the light.
The crown has a unique design. In addition to the main ring-shaped structure, there are also several delicate golden petals.
The outside of the crown is also printed with the sword, shield and the emblem of the French Royal Hall. This is not only a decoration, but also has profound meaning. It is a symbol that John participated in the holy war and was canonized as a saint by the French Royal Hall, symbolizing John's contribution to the country and religion.
"Oh, this crown is really heavy."
John took the crown from Prosperous and placed it on his head.
The envoy from the Dharma King's Hall said hurriedly:
"Your Majesty, you have not yet undergone the coronation ceremony."
There was a hint of nervousness in the messenger's tone. John raised his eyebrows slightly and asked back:
"If there is no coronation ceremony, then I am no longer a king?"
"No, no, no... But you can't do that in theory."
The messenger hastened to explain, trying to correct John's seemingly "unteaching" behavior.
John didn't care at all and said jokingly:
"It's not possible in theory, but it's possible in reality. Now that we've come this far, I don't need to waste any more time. I can just perform it again during the coronation ceremony."
Looking at John fiddling with the crown on his head in front of the mirror, the messenger continued to remind him:
"Your Majesty, His Majesty the King of Dharma asked me to tell you that you can choose a place in your territory to build a holy place to honor your previous achievements. At the same time, since you and the King of Dharma are both saints, you don't have to go to the Holy Capital to get the King of Dharma's approval."
"Good fellow, other people are kings who don't see kings, but he is a saint who doesn't see saints."
John pondered in his heart.
Even though John and the King of France are both saints, the meanings here are completely different.
John was canonized as a saint in this world. His heroic performance in the war, his outstanding leadership and his contributions to the country won him the respect and love of the people. Of course, the most important thing was that the dignitaries in the French King's Palace thought he was dead at the time, and canonizing him allowed the French King's Palace to be on the moral high ground and win the hearts of the people, so he was given the title of "saint".
The saintly identity of the Dharma King has a deeper meaning. Another name for the position of the Dharma King is the messenger designated by the God of Light in the mortal world. By virtue of this special position, he is a saint.
Although from a practical point of view, John's contribution in the war was much greater than that of the King of France, from a theological point of view, the King's Office acknowledged that the King of France had a channel of communication with the God of Light, while John was only recognized as a saint resurrected by the God of Light, so on the surface the King of France was still a little higher than John.
After seeing off the messenger, John did not dwell on what had just happened, but quickly returned to his daily work.
He first opened the system map and carefully checked the stability of each territory.
After the system was established, John began to appoint officials to various places. He carefully selected most of the military logistics personnel who had made contributions in the war to serve in these positions.
These officers and quartermasters have a certain level of knowledge, can read various documents, and are familiar with administrative procedures. At the same time, they have accumulated rich management experience in the war and can effectively organize and manage resources to ensure that all work is carried out in an orderly manner.
Although they may lack experience in dealing with some complex matters, they are loyal and will do their best to do their job well.
Moreover, for the territories that have just experienced the baptism of war and are like a blank sheet of paper, these new officials can easily carry out some basic work and continuously improve their abilities through practice. This also cultivates a group of practical talents for the long-term development of the country in the future.
John felt a little relieved as he looked at the rising stability.
But John still felt a little uneasy. First, most of these officials came from the military, and their way of thinking and behavior patterns were heavily influenced by the military.
In times of war, violence is often the fastest way to resolve problems, and is also the most direct and effective.
However, this style of behavior may not be applicable during periods of peacebuilding.
These officials, who come from the military, are accustomed to using tough measures to maintain order. When faced with problems, they tend to act impulsively, which may in turn escalate conflicts.
What worries John even more is that he is afraid that if the troops are withdrawn, stability will plummet and rebellions will break out.
The presence of the army is like a stabilizing force, ensuring local stability.
Once withdrawn, those unstable factors hidden in the dark may quickly surface, and various contradictions and conflicts may break out.
Once the rebels appear, they will bring a huge threat to the new country. Not only will they destroy the stable situation that has been established with great difficulty, but at the very least it may cause damage to people’s lives and property, and at worst the foundation of the country will be shaken.
The second is that although the highest officials of each province are their own people, the lower-level official John was not touched.
At that time, the new country had just been established and its foundation was unstable. If a large-scale replacement of small officials was carried out rashly, it would inevitably cause a huge shock. Let alone maintaining a stability of 10%, it would be good to be able to maintain a single-digit stability.
At that time, in order to ensure the initial stability of the country, John could only temporarily retain this group of minor officials.
But as time goes by and things stabilize, John is now most worried about this group of people.
It’s not that I think this group of people can pose much of a threat to me. After all, they are under my control and they can’t cause any big waves for the time being.
The main reason is that John knows very well the nature of most officials in this world: they are afraid of death, greedy for money and lustful.
In such an environment, all kinds of bad practices are bound to breed in the officialdom, and it is difficult for these petty officials to remain immune.
John was more worried that they might embezzle some of the construction funds he allocated to various places.
Construction funds are used to improve local infrastructure, develop the economy, and improve people's living standards. They are an important guarantee for national development.
If these petty officials embezzle construction funds for their own personal gain and enrich themselves, then the resources that should be used for development will be lost and the construction and development of various places will be affected.
Roads may not be repaired on time, farmland water conservancy facilities may not be improved, and various departments may not function normally, which will not only hinder the country's development but also cause dissatisfaction among the people.
More importantly, if the war situation turns unfavorable to them, these people may become guides for the enemy.
In times of war, intelligence and terrain advantages often play a decisive role.
These minor officials are familiar with the local conditions and understand the topography and key points.
If they betray the country for their own interests, provide important intelligence to the enemy, and lead the enemy to bypass fortifications and attack weak links, the country will be in extremely dangerous situation.
So John planned to send people to patrol the new territory and clean out these people.
After reading the list of important meritorious personnel reported, John found a familiar face and said to himself:
"The decision is yours."