#315 - Chapter 315 Soaring to the sky is nothing more than this

Besides education, there's also the matter of military affairs. In other words, the Aurors and Hit Wizards need better equipment.

In another year, Voldemort will be close to resurrecting and returning. When that time comes, the Dark Wizards will surely become rampant again.

Therefore, we must take advantage of the present to strengthen the Aurors and Hit Wizards.

Sebastian didn't elaborate, but instead had Percy explain the details according to the plan.

Percy called this 'Military and Emergency Fund Management,' meaning that the Department of Finance should establish a special fund to purchase equipment and deal with emergencies, such as wars or other sudden situations that affect the stability of the magical world.

Next, Percy further subdivided the responsibilities of other departments within the Department of Finance.

For example, the Department of Finance is responsible for drafting the Ministry of Magic's annual budget and reasonably allocating funds according to the needs of each department, ensuring the smooth operation of various magical affairs.

The Transnational Economic Affairs Department is responsible for managing the Ministry of Magic's economic affairs with other countries in the magical world, including trade agreements, international cooperation funds, and helping to coordinate transnational financial cooperation, ensuring that the British magical world maintains stability and growth in international economic activities.

There is also the most important Fund Supervision Department, which will supervise the use of funds by the Ministry of Magic, ensuring that funds are used properly and preventing misappropriation or waste.

It will conduct regular audits to ensure financial transparency and combat any form of corruption.

Percy, one by one, methodically explained all the details of the plan to Amelia.

After Amelia understood everything and expressed her approval, Sebastian instructed:

"Amelia, you've seen the importance of the Department of Finance, so you must arrange for our own people to occupy all the key positions."

"No problem," Amelia pondered for a moment. "I have a general idea of the candidates. But there's one thing I need to mention."

"Logically speaking, you are cultivating Percy so vigorously because you want him to become the Head of the Department of Finance, but Percy is too young and lacks the seniority. If he were to be directly appointed as the Head of the Department of Finance, he wouldn't be able to convince the public."

"So, my idea is to arrange for him to become the Head's Secretary and train for a few years first."

"As for the Head, I plan to invite our old friend Cyrus to take the position. He is a veteran Wizengamot and Order of Merlin member with high prestige and can convince the public."

"Most importantly, he is older and has a mild temperament and doesn't like to interfere, so he will definitely leave most of the work to Percy."

"As long as Percy's talent can suppress the people below, I can guarantee that after Cyrus retires, Percy will naturally take over his position."

It's settled just like that?!

Percy's mouth was slightly open, his face flushed with excitement, and his hands and feet were trembling slightly.

In his vision, entering the Department of Finance and starting as a small supervisor would be the best outcome.

He didn't expect that the two bosses would arrange the position of Head's Secretary for him during their conversation, and even the position of Head of the Department of Finance was almost in his grasp.

A meteoric rise is nothing more than this!

This is all thanks to Professor Snape, otherwise, Head of Department Bones wouldn't even know who he was.

Percy didn't think that his father would have so much influence in the Ministry of Magic.

Sure enough, if you want to do well in politics, you must find a powerful backer.

He gratefully glanced at his mentor Sebastian, his heart full of gratitude that he had joined his command early on.

Sebastian smiled and nodded, knowing that this was already the best result Amelia could arrange.

Seeing that Sebastian had no objections, Amelia immediately made a decision.

"If there are no problems, I will call a Wizengamot meeting in the name of the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement as soon as possible to finalize the matter of the Department of Finance."

"Coincidentally, Fudge still owes me a great favor, and he must fully support me in this matter."

"Sebastian, you may not know," Amelia revealed a hint of schadenfreude, "I just received news before you came that Peter Pettigrew was rescued by his mother."

"Fudge is in a state of anxiety. He is counting on me to properly try the old case and help him restore some image."

Peter Pettigrew escaped from prison?

And was rescued by his mother!

Sebastian couldn't help but smack his lips.

Fudge has lost a lot of face this time. In this way, he will definitely not dare to offend Amelia, otherwise, as long as Amelia makes some moves, Fudge will completely become a joke.

Sebastian's thoughts drifted a little.

Now, for Fudge, Amelia can help him restore his reputation, but his real chance to turn the tables should be this year's Quidditch World Cup.

According to Sebastian's understanding, after the trial of Peter, Fudge put most of his energy on the Quidditch World Cup and the Triwizard Tournament.

However, the Triwizard Tournament lasts too long, and the closest opportunity to turn the tables is the Quidditch World Cup.

Thinking of this, a playful smile appeared on the corner of Sebastian's mouth.

Poor Fudge, he certainly doesn't know that this year's Quidditch World Cup is destined to be not peaceful, and his reputation will be trampled on the ground by those thugs.

In this case, tax reform should be Fudge's last lifeline this year.

"Amelia," Sebastian said meaningfully, "Don't rush to convene the Wizengamot. First, contact the people who should be contacted in private. Remember to use magical contracts and don't leak the news in advance."

"Also, slow down the speed of trying old cases slightly and try to delay it until after the Quidditch World Cup."

"After the Quidditch World Cup is over, you can convene the meeting. At that time, Fudge will not only give his full support, but may even jump out to be our vanguard."

Fudge, that smooth politician, is willing to be a vanguard?

You should know that although the tax policy is beneficial to the magical world without any harm, promoting it is actually an offensive task.

Amelia couldn't imagine that Fudge would take the initiative to take on the responsibility of charging forward. In her expectation, Fudge should be happy to see the establishment of the Department of Finance, but on tax reform, Fudge should only be a cheerleader.

She looked at Sebastian suspiciously, always feeling that the other party was talking nonsense.

Looking at the other party's suspicious eyes, Sebastian smiled slightly: "Amelia, you have to trust my vision."

In fact, everyone underestimated Fudge.

This is actually an ambitious person, and his pursuit of power and fame has been engraved in his bones.

He has always wanted to be the greatest Minister of Magic in the history of the British magical world.

He looks smooth, but when it really involves his interests, he dares to stand up and be tough.

This can be seen from the fact that he has been using various means to get rid of Dumbledore's influence.

However, although he dares to show his face to Dumbledore, he still cannot be tough when facing the pure-blood families.

Now, there is an opportunity to completely get rid of the influence of the pure-blood families on the Ministry of Magic in front of him, and Sebastian doesn't believe that Fudge will be unmoved.

You should know that although tax reform will offend people, it is indeed a good thing that will benefit future generations, and it will be recorded in detail in many pages of magical history.

Although many people will scold him, more parents and children will remember his good deeds.

What's more, Fudge's face has been rubbed in various ways this year, and he will definitely seize this opportunity to take all the credit on himself.

Sebastian didn't explain anything more, but discussed some details with Amelia and left her office.

When he walked to the hall of the Ministry of Magic, a familiar figure entered his eyes.

Sebastian's eyes lit up, and he hurried to meet him.

"Headmaster Dumbledore, what are you doing here? I was just about to contact Professor McGonagall and then go to your office together tomorrow."

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