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After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Count Francis swiftly steered the conversation towards the three disastrous policies from the Ministry of Finance. Hudson, who initially planned to remain neutral, realized he couldn't continue avoiding the topic.
"Your Excellency the Count, to be frank, none of these three measures are practical.
Perhaps you could travel across various regions to observe the true conditions among the people.
In recent years, while the Kingdom has achieved consistent victories in foreign wars, greatly elevating our international status,
the cost of these victories has driven the Kingdom's finances to the brink of bankruptcy, while industries across the land have been left in desolation.
This is reflected even in commercial tax revenues. The sharp decline in fiscal income from several major cities directly governed by the government is the strongest evidence.
