Extreme Cold Era: Shelter Don't Keep Waste-Chapter 707 - 660 Different Routes

Economic development planning, this is an unprecedented new term for the Victor Empire.

Whether it was the former royal meetings or the current cabinet, this is something new that they have never dealt with.

In the past, people did not have a complete concept of economic development planning. While they would plan certain matters, it was usually for a specific issue, rather than for the entire nation.

Implementing an economic development plan targeting the entire nation is the first time for the Victor Empire.

For this matter, Perfikot even invited the currently disengaged Empress to show the importance of this issue.

"As the Empire's first phase of economic development planning, before formulating the plan, one should first have a comprehensive understanding of the Empire's current situation." Perfikot placed a document on the table, and there was a similar document in front of the other cabinet members.

This document contains some of the data that Perfikot instructed people to compile in recent days. Although it's not comprehensive, it's sufficient to give the cabinet a rough understanding of the current situation of the Victor.

"Everyone should have read this document. Based on this document, there should be no objection in formulating the Victor's first phase economic development plan, right?" Perfikot spoke first, taking control of the discussion rights for the meeting.

The cabinet members basically had no objection to Perfikot's argument.

Led by Wellington and Kallen, the Northern Faction would not oppose Perfikot as it does not conform to their foundations and interests.

Although the Royalist Party feels this would further diminish their influence in the cabinet, after seriously studying Perfikot's proposed economic development strategy, they also agreed it would be beneficial to the Empire and would help consolidate their status and interests.

So, the Royalist Party did not raise opposition.

Although having Perfikot lead the meeting affects their weight in the cabinet, as long as they gain enough benefits and interests from the economic development plan, it would be more beneficial for long-term considerations.

Within the Royalist Party, the first to propose this idea was Eldest Princess Annie, who, directly representing the Royal Family, can greatly influence the Royalist Party's decisions.

Of course, she did not merely rely on her words but presented factual evidence.

The Empire's cabinet election is confirmed to be held every five years, even if reelected, it's only ten years.

While this may seem lengthy for individuals, it is not particularly unbearable for a faction.

Currently, although the Northern Faction occupies the cabinet, the Royalist Party is not without influence. Whomever wins the next election in five years is uncertain, and what happens in those five years is unpredictable.

Exchanging the temporary influence in the cabinet for longer-term development benefits for the faction is a calculation everyone makes.

Now, Eldest Princess Annie is no longer the princess who did not want to consider political issues, but has grown into a qualified politician with political thinking.

Though she still appears somewhat inexperienced and cannot be compared with seasoned politicians.

And she does not occupy a significant position in the cabinet, but her status as the Empire's royal heir is enough to earn respect from everyone.

Moreover, relying on the Empress's prestige and the position of royal heir, it is enough to enlist influential elder politicians to assist her.

These seasoned seniors may lack the energy to manage the country's intricacies but their experience and insight remain intact, capable of guiding and advising Eldest Princess Annie.

Because of this, when Perfikot proposed the economic development planning policy, Eldest Princess Annie saw the benefits under the guidance of these aged politicians.

Thus, she knew how to secure enough benefits for the Royalist Party.

"The economic pillars of the Victor Empire are mainly concentrated in the industrial and shipbuilding sectors. It was precisely because of the invention of the steam engine driving industrial development that the Empire became so strong. Hence, I suggest that in this first phase of economic development planning, the focus should remain on industry and shipbuilding," a Royalist Party cabinet official stated.

Though what was said was somewhat obvious, it nonetheless served as a good start.

After all, the reason why obvious statements are considered such is because everyone knows about it, whether said or not doesn't really matter.

But when you say it aloud, there are hardly any people who can refute it.

"Industry is divided into categories. Mechanical manufacturing and textiles are entirely different industries, and we should have clearer priorities," a Northern Faction cabinet official promptly spoke out, opposing the Royalist Party.

The Northern Faction naturally understands what the Royalist Party is strategizing.

Nobles hold massive amounts of capital and have close ties with large factory owners and major capitalists, which is no secret. Even most bankers generally lean towards the Royalist Party.

Correspondingly, the Royalist Party seeks to develop industry to grasp more capital and influence, which is understandable.

Although the vast Northern Territory and dominions are the foundation of the Northern Faction, it is unfavorable for the Royalist Party that has lost the Empire's domestic foundation. They need to find a new base.

Beloburg and Pripyat, in many ways, can be seen as the new foundation for the Royalist Party.

Of course, the premise is that the Royals can establish a foothold in these two cities while developing rather than being swayed to the Northern Faction due to Perfikot proposing new technology or benefits.

After all, the nobles and factory owners currently controlled by the Northern Territory were originally from Langton's Northern Territory. In some sense, they were previously part of the Royalist Party, swayed by interests.

In further disputes, both sides naturally clarified their ideas and inclinations.

The Northern Faction currently focuses primarily on light industry, including textiles, leather processing, food, and other sectors related to daily life.

Although there are distinctions between durable consumer goods and fast-moving consumer goods, such subdivisions can both fall under the major category of developing light industry, according to the Northern Faction.

The main reason for targeting light industry is that currently, the Northern Territory has less demand for heavy industry, whereas ordinary grassroots people need the development of light industry to meet their daily needs.

But the Royalist Party does not view it that way; they still insist on developing heavy industry, advocating for using heavy industry as the national economic keystone to drive overall economic growth.