ONE COULD BE THE KING OF ANOTHER WORLD
Volume 1 (Ch 3 Creating a Broadcast Program) Part 5
For a king to submit to his subjects and followers. The situation was not even caused during David's reign.
"Right now, our kingdom is shifting from commercial crops to food crops. However, I don't expect to see the effect until the fall or later. We are considering the importation of food from other countries, but the situation there is also unfavorable. One reason is that we have nothing to replace our main export, cotton, and therefore we cannot secure foreign currency. Another reason is that every country is in the same situation. They can't sell what they don't have to us."
David's words were more than enough to pressure people. But they were more surprised that David had released this information to the public. Normally, those standing on top did not reveal such information to the people below them. Sometimes because the information included mistakes they made themselves; many times, they also believed that those who embraced them would not understand even if they were told about national policy issues.
In fact, the king's explanation was simple enough that a Japanese high school student could understand it, yet only about three-tenths of the country's population could. However, this young king had revealed such information.
The more educated a person is, the more
their big surprise. Why does he reveal such a national disgrace, which can lead to the loss of his own power, to the people?
"pl, er... Is that something that's okay to tell people?" Poncho hesitantly asked the question everyone was thinking about. However, David's expression did not change in the slightest.
"The more you hide, the more
people doubt you. There are things that we need to hide when it comes to foreign affairs, but for internal policy, I intend to keep revealing such things. You know, I want my countrymen to use their heads. What is best for this country? Is my policy right? I want them to think with me."
"I've never seen a king like this before." whispered someone.
Never before has a ruler asked his people to think about politics with him. Technically, even in this country, there is a People's Congress representing their will, but that, to make it simple, "the place to decide the people's request to the king." The king is free to apply or not to apply it as he wishes, and the content of this congress is limited to things such as the demand to correct price inflation for X or the demand for public works expenditures. That's as beneficial as having a suggestion box, and it's not a place to argue about political decisions.
The feudal system is also still strong in the country. Simply put, the political system in the country is "Those under pay their taxes. The people above protect the souls and possessions of the people below. "That's all there is.
The commoners paid taxes to their masters, and the lords guaranteed their lives and property. Their lords (noblemen) paid taxes to the king, and in return they served in the military in times of crisis, the king guaranteed their lives and property. It was a society with a complete class system.
When there is rot at the top, rot risks spreading throughout. However,
to look at it the opposite way, as long as the people above them were at the level, people did not need to think about national policy; they could think of nothing but themselves. So it's an easy system to be part of that way.
However, this young comrade had asked people to use their heads. He had asked them to think about his policies with him.
There is no clear path for political participation. And even if they were granted that right, it is clear to see that uneducated citizens would descend into mass government. But even so, he sowed seeds.
"I envy the young men who will be able to see that change" one old man added.
"Oh, we're not done yet" said another.
While looking at the young king, the elder narrowed their eyes, as if blinded by his radiance.
With no way of knowing this, David continued his explanation.
"As you can see here, we will have to wait until the fall for a fundamental solution to this problem. It goes without saying that we intend to provide support, but there are volume and geography issues that prevent us from reaching everyone in the kingdom with it. After all, not everyone lives on flat land."
It is a country with many races living together. Fr the dark elves who live in the forest, to the dragonewts who prefer to live in the highlands as in the mountains, to the dwarves who live in underground caves, to the, there are those who live in places where supply lines do not pass through, and it will be difficult to deliver relief supplies. It was the same for those who lived in marginal villages deep in the mountains.
"That is why I came to you, my people, with a request .. no, an order." Here, David stops. Then, after breathing, he said clearly, "Everyone, congratulations until autumn."
When they heard those words come out
from the mouth of the young king, the people swallowed
spit. The meaning of the words is simple. However, his intentions behind them were incomprehensible.
"Since we don't have any cards to play, all of you must hold out for yourself" said the king. "Go to the mountains, to the rivers, to the sea, to find food. Cooperate with each other and bow your head to others if necessary, no matter how embarrassing it is, because I want everyone to survive until the end."
Those words could be heard as a release of responsibility. He told those who suffered to work hard on their own, after all. However, it is also true that only those who work hard will be saved.
The young king lowered his head with
heartfelt. "Please. When I say everyone, I mean every one of you. Don't attack others because you are suffering; don't send children away because there are too many mouths to feed; don't throw away old and fragile ones. I want you all to greet the gift of autumn together. This broadcast is something that gathers in the hope that there will be our help for it."
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