Green Party (Kokiri and Hylian and Great Fairy)
POSTED ON Sept 28, 2021 3:02:06 GMT
Post by Marianne de Hyrule on Sept 28, 2021 3:02:06 GMT
“I would wish to reiterate part two section seven point two of this proposed Land Valuation Act,” said a stern-faced member of Ministry of Finance, “ 'The value of royalties payable to an owner of land in respect of bauxite or laterite shall, for the purposes of this section, be deemed to be one-sixtieth of the unimproved value of the land.' ”
“And I wish to reiterate part two section six point two of Landholders Act”, ejected Princess Marianne, equally stern-faced,” 'The improved value of such lands as are prescribed in the order, except so far as it may be necessary, in order to determine the unimproved value of such land.' Honored Lords and Ladies, one-sixtieth is too low a compensation for mining rights, basically our citizens surrendering their land and being evicted elsewhere for us to use profit from the land! My earlier argument of using the improved value of the land has been rebuffed, to which I humbly accept our collective wisdom. But on this proposed point, I would wish the value of royalties increased to one-twentieth of the unimproved value of the land.”
There were murmurs around the council’s table as ministers, councilors, and commissioners alike threw sideways glances to each other. Supporters of Princess Marianne and her side were alert, anticipating the next rebuttal. Those opposing her views on the matter seemed smug, as if they were already winning. Meanwhile those undecided looked around with interest, trying to gauge which side had the most obvious merit.
A Councillor stood up.
“And I wish to reiterate part two section six point two of Landholders Act”, ejected Princess Marianne, equally stern-faced,” 'The improved value of such lands as are prescribed in the order, except so far as it may be necessary, in order to determine the unimproved value of such land.' Honored Lords and Ladies, one-sixtieth is too low a compensation for mining rights, basically our citizens surrendering their land and being evicted elsewhere for us to use profit from the land! My earlier argument of using the improved value of the land has been rebuffed, to which I humbly accept our collective wisdom. But on this proposed point, I would wish the value of royalties increased to one-twentieth of the unimproved value of the land.”
There were murmurs around the council’s table as ministers, councilors, and commissioners alike threw sideways glances to each other. Supporters of Princess Marianne and her side were alert, anticipating the next rebuttal. Those opposing her views on the matter seemed smug, as if they were already winning. Meanwhile those undecided looked around with interest, trying to gauge which side had the most obvious merit.
A Councillor stood up.
“Your Highness, with all due respect, I would like to remind you of Mining Act Part fifty-one section three point one, that 'bauxite and laterite are minerals vested in the Crown and that regulated under the Mining Act.' Also, 'the presence of bauxite or laterite, shall, for the purpose of determining the unimproved or the improved value of the land, be deemed to be limited to the value of any royalties payable to the owner of the land.' I am in the position that one-sixtieth of the unimproved value of the land is royalty enough.”
‘Because it is not you who stands to lose the land on which you have lived your entire life,’ cursed Marianne in her mind. But outwardly, she kept her cool as always. “On that matter, I have commissioned a current valuation of bauxite and laterite, in accordance with or New Trade Agreement, and perhaps we can see the real value of the land if, for instance, it is cultivated in other ways than mining. Lord Darrin, if you please.”
Councillor Darrin stood up and began droning on numbers as the rest in the Council Room looked on. ‘He is a reluctant supporter,’ thought Marianne, ‘But on direct calculations, I can always trust in his abilities with numbers.’
Councillor Darrin stood up and began droning on numbers as the rest in the Council Room looked on. ‘He is a reluctant supporter,’ thought Marianne, ‘But on direct calculations, I can always trust in his abilities with numbers.’
***
The meeting adjourned after a few more hours of intense discussion. By the time Princess Marianne went back to her personal room near the empty Throne Room with her trusted aide Miss Eva, it had already long past noon.
“I can’t believe these people!” Marianne exclaimed, positively fuming from head to toe as she opened the door to her room. As always the circular Oak table in the middle were packed full with notes and parchments. It was, after all, the room where most trade delegates, guild leaders, and basically any party with interest pertaining to the kingdom went to these days –an unofficial center of the Kingdom due in no small part to the frequently empty Throne Room just outside its doors. “One-fortieth! One-fortieth was all the concession they were willing to make! Are we such a poor kingdom that we have to bleed our own people dry?”
“As it stands, our treasury is still in a not very healthy shape,” answered Miss Eva calmly, to which Marianne rolled her eyes, “In my opinion, one-fortieth is a win enough, considering their earlier proposition.”
The sheikah’s lips thinned into a smile, “Besides, there are other avenues we can push to basically fulfill your intention, Mari.”
“I knoooow,” groaned Marianne, already sitting on her chair and had pulled the nearest parchment in her reach. “It is just…. It irks me to think how many farmers in Hyrule Field and Ordons might be affected by this new Land Valuation Act, and how little they may receive. And in this uncertain times? It will be hard to find another land to settle. What will become of them then?”
The sheikah kept silent as they both knew that the princess was asking rhetorical question to deflate her own concern about her people. Marianne sighed.
“What is next?”
“The Ministry of Trade has sent their newest suggestions on Road Tariffs, which I see you are already working on,” The sheikah replied, as Marianne wordlessly began to write some words and underlined others on the parchment she had just pulled, “It is already being sent to Ministry of Finance and Agriculture, but you requested a copy. Also, there is a proposition from The Potters Guild and The Fishermen Guild. You will find it stacked on your left."
“Interesting…” mumbled the princess absentmindedly, focusing on task at hand.
“I can’t believe these people!” Marianne exclaimed, positively fuming from head to toe as she opened the door to her room. As always the circular Oak table in the middle were packed full with notes and parchments. It was, after all, the room where most trade delegates, guild leaders, and basically any party with interest pertaining to the kingdom went to these days –an unofficial center of the Kingdom due in no small part to the frequently empty Throne Room just outside its doors. “One-fortieth! One-fortieth was all the concession they were willing to make! Are we such a poor kingdom that we have to bleed our own people dry?”
“As it stands, our treasury is still in a not very healthy shape,” answered Miss Eva calmly, to which Marianne rolled her eyes, “In my opinion, one-fortieth is a win enough, considering their earlier proposition.”
The sheikah’s lips thinned into a smile, “Besides, there are other avenues we can push to basically fulfill your intention, Mari.”
“I knoooow,” groaned Marianne, already sitting on her chair and had pulled the nearest parchment in her reach. “It is just…. It irks me to think how many farmers in Hyrule Field and Ordons might be affected by this new Land Valuation Act, and how little they may receive. And in this uncertain times? It will be hard to find another land to settle. What will become of them then?”
The sheikah kept silent as they both knew that the princess was asking rhetorical question to deflate her own concern about her people. Marianne sighed.
“What is next?”
“The Ministry of Trade has sent their newest suggestions on Road Tariffs, which I see you are already working on,” The sheikah replied, as Marianne wordlessly began to write some words and underlined others on the parchment she had just pulled, “It is already being sent to Ministry of Finance and Agriculture, but you requested a copy. Also, there is a proposition from The Potters Guild and The Fishermen Guild. You will find it stacked on your left."
“Interesting…” mumbled the princess absentmindedly, focusing on task at hand.
“Also, a delegate of The Kokiri wishes to see you.”
Marianne’s eyebrows raised, not looking up from her parchment.
“Really? An official envoy from the People of The Forest?”
“We are still vague about the details. But if it is an official envoy, you are expected at The Throne Room on your usual spot as befitting a delegate of their stature.”
“Understood. Prepare my ceremonial dress for the occasion, Miss Eva.”
“It will be done, Your Highness.”
“It will be done, Your Highness.”
If the visit is as delegation of Kokiri people, then it will be done with pomp and announcers alike in The Throne Room. If it is a personal visit, Marianne's personal room with oak table is available!