Chapter 88: public treasury private treasury

Paul patiently explained to the old housekeeper why he wanted to separate finance from inside and outside.

Although Philip was a little disappointed, he was relieved after thinking about it carefully.

Recently, the income of the lord's mansion has been increasing and becoming more and more complicated, and the expenses are also the same. I am indeed too old to be able to do what I want. If I am not careful, I make a wrong calculation and damage the earl It's a big deal, that's okay.

Philip let go of his grievances, stood up and bowed to Paul, and said, "My lord, I completely obey your arrangement."

Seeing that the old butler was so reasonable, Paul was very moved. He walked around the table again, held the old butler's hands tightly, and said sincerely: "Philip, I will ask you to take care of me in my private life in the future!"

With tears in his eyes, the old housekeeper said, "Please rest assured, Lord Earl."

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In the afternoon, the senior officials of the Government Affairs Council gathered in the Lord's Mansion, and Paul announced his decision to everyone:

"...In view of the above reasons, I plan to divide the treasury of the Lord's Mansion into two parts, the private treasury and the public treasury. The private treasury is used for my personal expenses, and the public treasury is used for public affairs in Ardane."

Everyone in the room didn't understand why he made this announcement. Everyone only knew that the royal family used the public treasury separately from the private treasury, but they hadn't heard of any local lords doing the same thing.

In the end, Manager Ford coughed and said to Paul: "Master Earl, there is no need to divide it so finely. Theoretically, the money is your own property."

Indeed, in this era, lords, big and small, including the king, regard everything in the territory as their own private property.

"I know, I just think that now that such a complex administrative team has been established, it would be better for the departments to have clearer responsibilities."

Of course, Paul would not play any high-spirited tricks at this time. Where the money is spent, he must firmly grasp it in his own hands.

"Since there is a Ministry of Finance, let this department fully spend its role, not just calculate the budget or something."

"Old Philip is getting old, and the income and expenditure situation in our territory is getting more and more complicated. How can you bear such a heavy burden on his shoulders?"

After hearing this, Steward Ford asked strangely: "Your Earl, what do you mean...?"

Paul nodded and said, "Yes, from now on, the private treasury will continue to be managed by Steward Philip, while the public treasury will be handed over to the Ministry of Finance of the Government Affairs Council."

The affairs officers of the Government Affairs Council were all incredulous. Shouldn't money be such an important thing to be managed by their most trusted retainers? Who else in the entire territory besides Philip Butler?

The eyes of several people from the Ministry of Finance stood up immediately and said, "Please rest assured, Lord Earl, we will definitely live up to your trust."

They used to do nothing more than settle accounts, but Paul's change may mean that he has some real power in his hands.

Manager Ford understood Paul very well. As the manager, he certainly knew the current situation in the territory, and he really needed some professional people to take charge of the financial area.

Paul continued: "Next, let's discuss how to distribute the income in the territory, which money goes into the private treasury, and which money goes into the public treasury."

Old Ford said: "It's up to the earl to decide everything."

Paul hesitated and said: "My preliminary plan is that all taxes in Ardane will be collected in the public treasury in the future, and from now on, all kinds of factories, workshops, shops, etc. will be established with the money in the public treasury. All profits will go to the public treasury.”

"As for the harvest of the Gleiman family's estate, the paper mills, porcelain factories established before that, and the canning factory that has been decided to be built, as well as the technology royalties for cooperation with private operators, and the money in the private treasury in the future The income from the investment, the income from these things goes to the private treasury.”

"What do you guys think?"

Steward Ford said: "My lord, I think it is enough to just put the tax revenue into the public treasury, and you should keep the other income in the private treasury."

Paul breathed a sigh of relief. Just now, he was worried that everyone would be dissatisfied because he put too many things into his small coffers. It seemed that there was no need for this at all.

"Ahem, this private treasury is used to cover my personal expenses. If the public treasury doesn't have enough money, I don't want to post it from the private treasury. Conversely, I try not to take money from the public treasury. Money to satisfy my personal desires."

Manager Ford quickly said: "Where is it, Lord Earl, even the money in the public treasury is yours, and you can manage it completely according to your own will."

The rest of the officials also echoed the old Ford.

Paul waved his hand and said, "Okay, since it's said to be according to my will, then it's settled."

Seeing Paul's insistence, Manager Ford didn't say anything anymore. In fact, he was still secretly happy. The lord handed over half of the financial power to the Government Council under his leadership, which would make future work more convenient. With the establishment of industries and increasing tax revenue, the income in the territory will be more and more inclined to the public treasury.

"Paul!" said a voice.

There is only one person here who dares to call the lord's name so directly, and that is Earl Myron Garnard.

Every time Paul called a meeting of the Council of Government Affairs~www.readwn.com~, he would also call up with Myron. When it came to Bairding, he would be asked for his opinion, which made Myron very gratified.

Recently, Macron has become more and more cheerful, and seems to have stepped out of the shadow of the past. He also actively participated in discussions and expressed his opinions during meetings, but fortunately, he never sang an anti-tune.

"What's the matter, Myron?"

I just heard Melon said straightforwardly: "The income of Bairding's territory should also be handled in the same way. The income from the land and shops of the Gardner family should be attributed to my own name, and the taxes on the territory should be included in this 'public treasury'." , unified by the Government Affairs Council."

Bairding's finances are independent, this is to avoid the truth, and give people the impression that Arda annexed Bairding. Although it is said that Mellon obeyed Paul's words, in fact it is almost the same.

Although slightly surprised, Myron's words hit Paul's wishes. Of course, you still have to put on a show.

"Myron, you have to think about it..."

Before Paul finished speaking, Mellon laughed and said, "I must have thought it through before I said it! Recently I was with you and witnessed what you did with my own eyes. This is exactly what I used to do for myself. What a goal you have set. And whether it is you or Director Ford, you treat Alda and Bilding equally, and you don’t see any preference for one. Why don’t you combine the two ropes into one?”

Paul was really moved by him, and he patted his chest and assured the blood-sworn brother: "Since you trust me so much, I swear that how prosperous Arda will be, how prosperous Bairdin will be, and the people of Arda will be able to eat meat." , the people of Bairdin will never just drink soup."

"I have always trusted you, my brother!"

McLone came over and held Paul's hand, saying so sincerely.