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Tension crackled within the resplendent hall; the push and pull of ideas proposed from each Faction creating friction. As the discussion has come to a close, the Queen rose from her majestic throne, standing before the Royal Assembly. The weight of decision moving forward in times of famine bears heavily upon her shoulders as she addressed the politicians once more.

"Esteemed Members of Royal Assembly." Her voice reverberated against the walls, tone heavy with a sorrowful determination, laced with caution of enforcing a new law. "A conclusion of the majority has been brought forth, in which all citizen—regardless of class—will be subjected to an increase of taxes. 10% across all cheonmin and sangmin citizens. 10% across all jungin and yangban, with an addition of 5% temporary cut from their income."

The Queen resumed, "The collected taxes will henceforth be allocated to assist the research of the unknown crop disease as it is impertinent to come to the root of the problem. Furthermore, the government will provide reliefs and open housing food shelter to affected regions."

The Queen paused as she scanned the faces of the officials and with a heavy heart, she concluded, "I understand the concern of the outcome this decree will bring to the nation. As I dismiss this assembly, I urge you to remain vigilant to the voices of our people to swiftly alleviate their sufferings. May our efforts shed light to the cause of the crop disease and may the sacrifices made will blossom to a better nation and strengthen the bond of the citizen in this dire times."

〖 NOTE FOR ALL 〗
The first monthly royal assembly has concluded. Feel free to post in this room (whether to start or reply to any threads). Thank you!

✿ oh bitna 19 hours ago

Dearest Lord’s of every single household, I am Marchioness Oh Bitna from The House of Blue Lion, though I am but a woman, may I be so bold to kindly interject and share my opinions on this famine we are currently facing during this dire time. While I remain quiet here as I am silently listening to all of your declarations, it has dawned on me that our people are indeed suffering many great casualties despite our best efforts we share with one another here to find a resolution, and I am sure everyone simply seeks the same goal when it comes down to helping mankind fight for their survival. The cause of this tragedy is definitely concerning. We know that raising taxes on all classes is one thing, but so is offering more to the sufferings. Pockets are not made of holes, but surely, eventually, all classes will reach their limits. One cannot guarantee survival for another, if they do not first make sure they are in the position to be offering their aid to those in need. Help is the key to solve this maze but I suggest it is done through careful consideration. I agree with Duke Moon, time is truly of essence. Should we proceed thoughtlessly, we will not earn the result we wish to see.

✿ moon hyeongwon 1 day ago

Then we should probably conclude this debate now that the arguments on whether the common folk deserve aid or further taxation have been exhausted. I suggest that we consolidate the points that received strong agreement from the assembly and draft a final proposal. Time is of the essence.

✿ moon jaehoon 1 day ago

Thank you Duke Cha for the pointers. The tiered tax approach is equitable and beneficial. Those with more should contribute more, ensuring fairness. While it may be challenging for Sangmins and Cheonmins, it's crucial for everyone to pitch in during this time of need, even a little makes a big difference. I would suggest for every household to volunteer their people to help with these relief efforts.

✿ jang ilseong 1 day ago

...Because how dare the common people feel secure in being able to rely on the government in charge to help them in times of crisis... Anyway, the time has indeed come for an agreement. We understand that an emergency tax increase is necessary in order to provide funding into researching the disease, as well as alternative agricultural methods and crops. An income based taxation system would be a fair way to ensure people of all classes contribute without having the lower classes take the brunt of the expense. I agree with Marquess Jihoo that relief packages and food distribution centers are still a good idea to look into, however, if some yangban and jungin are hesitant to participate in such efforts, I suppose that is their choice. Let's narrow our focus and come to a concise agreement. I believe those are the core things we should move forward with at this time.

✿ ryu songmin 1 day ago

…i agree that we need to come to a decision soon. not only are we talking in circles, we are also wasting Her Majesty’s time as well as the commoners we are trying to save. i applaud you for the wise words, duke cha. and the solutions you suggested i fully endorse. they provide a good starting point and we should be quick to implement them, but only if the queen agrees to them.

if anyone is willing to write an appeal to Her Majesty, please do make haste while doing so. otherwise, i will continue to twiddle my thumbs as i foresee our forces fighting our own people.. for the good of our people.

✿ song jihoo 1 day ago

I agree with Duke Cha that unfortunately we have not been able to come to a conclusion as a whole. What if we implement a more balanced approach to taxation and resource allocation? We could impose temporary surcharges on luxury goods and non-essential items that are primarily consumed by the upper classes. This would ensure that those who are more financially capable contribute their fair share without overburdening the commoners. I am still behind the proposal that the esteemed yangban and jungin families lend their support to the research endeavors. The taxes will go into funding that research and educating our farmers. However, I would like to emphasize that they will not be forced to exhaust their resources entirely.

Furthermore, sending relief packages and opening up food distribution centers led by a specific group is a good idea to alleviate the immediate impact of the famine and prevent social unrest.

✿ cha kiwoon 1 day ago

my fellow ministers, we are talking in circles. we must consider that raising taxes will be a temporary measure until these hardships are over. sangmins and cheonmins may see a raise of 10% tax rate, whereas yangbans and jungins will see up to over 30%. with the fear of uprising as a consequence in raising taxes, i remind you again that with temporary measures we also only provide short-term relief to the people and fail to address the long-term sustainability of funding for research and the shortage of resources. but for now, it is necessary we research the cause of the plague as soon as possible to combat the disease on crops as this will enable us to find a long-term solution to the cause of this famine. by raising taxes, we ensure sufficient funding to develop irrigation systems and trade routes within our own nation, we can invest into educating farmers and commoners on proper measures taken to raise crops, to provide necessary tools, sustainable plants that are immune to the disease, and wen can make up for shortages and minimize the potential hazards of riots by sending relief packages and opening up food distribution centers in certain regions who are facing the burnt of the famine at its worse. but at the core of this is the issue of funding. i see and hear your concerns, my fellow assemblymen. you may dry your pockets as you please to relieve the commoners from their dues of paying taxes during this time of hardship, however, i remind you all that the more you continue to give to the commoners, the more they become reliant on government aids, and this will cause them to lose their ability to survive on their own.

✿ moon hyeongwon 1 day ago

I concur with Marquess Jang's perspective. We must adopt a farsighted approach. Once we have gathered the required funds, we should establish a dedicated task force focused on identifying the cause and, ideally, implementing a short-term remedy while we develop a more comprehensive, albeit potentially lengthy, long-term solution from the ground up.

✿ jang ilwoo 1 day ago

While it's regrettable that we must resort to taxing the commoners, I echo Duke Chae's stance. Taxation offers only temporary relief. However, it's crucial to allocate these funds wisely, particularly toward researching this mysterious plague. By investing in research teams, we aim for a long-term solution to combat this threat, ensuring the well-being of our people for years to come. This dual approach not only addresses immediate needs but also lays the groundwork for a sustainable future, safeguarding our nation against similar crises in the future.

✿ oh sejin 1 day ago

Then how about we agree on a middle ground where everyone's taxes increase, even the commoners. So we may be able to collect the funds necessary faster to find a swift remedy the situation at hand. However, I still stand with taxing the upper class more than the commoners. Let us not act like we do not have enough saved for situations like this when we are perfectly fine affording worldly possessions prior to this country's current predicament.

✿ jin jaeha 1 day ago

it seems that many of us are looking towards a path of increasing taxes amongst our higher class families, but duke cha brings up an important potential situation that we need to take note of. if we are not careful with our reserves and these taxes, it can leave us in a dire situation that could had been easily prevented. while not a popular opinion, we have to remember that we are going to go through undesired decisions and sacrifices as a whole with this direction we take. as we all ask for swift and efficient answers, we will need to be also proactive in monitoring the resources and funds that we gather in this time, even if it requires us taking on a heavier task load and a larger budget than preferred.

✿ baek junwoo 1 day ago

duke cha and marquess moon are right. just increasing taxes might not fix everything and could make things worse. it's important to find fair ways to handle the money issues without putting too much pressure on some people. we need to think carefully about how we manage money to keep everyone happy and avoid causing problems in the long run. also, it's pretty hard for us too with funds in the military being cut and most of the soldiers are commoners.

✿ moon hyeongwon 1 day ago

Duke Cha makes a valid point. To improve this situation, there would likely need to be a temporary setback for overall progress. This could be the swiftest method of confronting this unfamiliar phenomenon. While I agree that taxation should be universal, I also support the consensus that the upper class should contribute slightly more and allocate resources towards researching the root cause.

✿ cha kiwoon 1 day ago

despite everyone's hesitations in raising taxes for the commoners, i remind you all that raising taxes is a temporary solution as well. money does not relieve any of us from the famine. once the reserves of yangbans and jungins run dry then what other solution will we have? the allocation of funds and salary reductions also means we are depleting those in certain departments of their income as well, and to raise their taxes on top of that, isn't that unjust for them as well? there is no balance here, my fellow assembly men. you are all asking too much from those who can give, but what then when they have grown tired of giving? you fear riots from those in lower positions, but should we not fear those who are more capable of throwing this nation into ruins--those who have power within positions that keep this nation afloat during these tiring times?

my fellow assembly men, i hear your concerns well. but i remind you once again, as a nation there must be sacrifices made.

✿ park yeonghan 1 day ago

i stand on the decision to increase taxes for higher-class families in order to fund for the research of this disease. perhaps those who have a hand over resources can also come together and organize provisions for families who are suffering heavily from this famine.

✿ chae seongyeom 1 day ago

(sighs heavily) as for imposing an increase on taxation, while short term, is it not the most reliable option we have at present that will bring out more funds regardless to aid on research of the plague, finding alternatives for the crops and allocate help to affected areas? as marquess jin have pointed out earlier on, the tax on commoners does not need to be substantial and we may even heavily implement taxation on the higher classes as most have suggested. as duke jin have also mentioned, this law could perhaps only be enforced temporarily—until we find the root of cause or an alternate solution to what crops, as from fish, would fill our belly.

i believe we should come to a decision soon, as time is of essence and we should have a decision to act upon it.

✿ chae seongyeom 1 day ago

the concerns of potential riots are very much grounded. that is to say, small bouts of riots and tension may have already begun between landowners and the working class in contract as unease rises in the midst of this drought and the impending future given that we are still attempting to find the root cause of this infection.

i believe all of us here holds the betterment of our country as priority, hence, why we are all here gathered to come to a common ground. one that i believe we would all agree on is offering our wealth and storage to quell the hunger in the affected areas.

i do share duke park's sentiments of the reality that the threat of famine may eventually force most of us to fend ourselves. but i still believe there will be ones, and i dare hope it is most of us in this room, that knows no bounds and will continue to find ways to offer help and provisions. will it not bring shame to ones, those who has ample wealth, who has decided to close their doors from the silent plea of their nation? perhaps and perhaps not. if not, i say let them be and let them bear the invisible mark of shame for rejecting the cries of their brothers.

✿ oh sejin 1 day ago

Indeed, I agree with Duke Jin's assessment. However, I would like to elaborate that the population of cheonmin and sangmin citizens significantly outweighs that of us yangban and jungins. Given our higher education and resources, I believe we should exhibit more composure and generosity rather than feeling cornered. Imposing heavy taxes on those with insufficient means poses greater risks compared to taxing those of us who are more financially capable. Nevertheless, we shouldn't solely rely on temporary solutions. It's imperative to address the root causes of these issues as a priority.

✿ jin jaeha 2 days ago

i believe many of us do not have an option, but to open up our resources for the time being. unless we want to add a class revolt on top of this issue. duke park raises a fair point that we can only hope that we will work amicably, despite social standing and wealth. perhaps, to ease many of our higher echelon members, the potential taxes are set to a limited period of time under an emergency declaration. no more, no less. afterwards, we can only hope that the incoming funds will suffice for the many months to come. if we continue such taxes, especially after the cutoff date, i can only see any good samaritan virtues disappearing in an instant. increased taxation is a short term answer to our problems.

✿ park yeonghan 2 days ago

while i see it as a noble act for the upper-class to offer up their resources for this cause, how can we ensure the entirety of the yangban and jungin community will harmoniously agree to contribute for the betterment of the whole nation?

a part of me remains hopeful that the gravity of our nation's current situation will encourage everyone from all social classes to work amicably; however, reality paints itself differently. the threat of famine and gnawing hunger may very well push everyone regardless of rank to close their doors and fend for themselves, especially those who have ample enough wealth to keep themselves afloat.

✿ jang ilseong 2 days ago

I agree with many that the best way forward, for now, is to have the upper class give back to their communities through funds and opening up their storages. Not only will this help those in the working class, it will quell emotional unease within the population. In the meantime, funds can be used to research the disease plaguing our crops.

✿ jang ilwoo 2 days ago

I agree with Marquess Oh's proposal. Let's draw from the Yangbans, as we have surplus both financially and in our resource storages. We could sustain ourselves for years with these additional resources, unlike those in the lower class. And as we know, hunger breeds anger. We must avoid dividing our limited manpower resources to manage such riots and discontent.

✿ oh sejin 3 days ago

It's crucial that we transcend a purely systematic approach in our considerations. Our primary focus should be the welfare of our people. Although it may have been mentioned previously, one strategy worth exploring is the implementation of additional taxes on the Yangbans to alleviate the burden on the lower class. Given our relatively better position as the upper class, we are more equipped to handle such unforeseen circumstances. If a taxation measure is necessary, it should certainly be less stringent than what is imposed on our own households. After all, these diligent workers make significant contributions to our nation's prosperity. While we possess the means to sustain ourselves, they already operate with fewer resources, which will only exacerbate in times of famine.

✿ park yeongho 3 days ago

I do agree with my brother, duke park. ignoring the potential for riots among the working lower-class could lead to disastrous consequences for both them and the nobility. the recent uprising serves as a stark reminder of the volatility of the situation. furthermore, the working class plays an integral role in our nation's prosperity, particularly in the agricultural sector. their hard labor directly contributes to our agricultural wealth and overall economic stability. imposing additional taxation on individuals already struggling to make ends meet would undoubtedly exacerbate their financial burdens, leading to widespread suffering and discontent.

✿ jang ilwoo 3 days ago

I believe prioritizing the people is crucial. Without them, Hanseong wouldn't be the thriving place it is now. if taxes go up, the extra money should be used to figure out what's causing the strange disease in our crops. By putting funds into research, we can try to understand the problem better and find ways to fix it at the soonest. This will help us protect our farms and make sure we have enough food in the future.

✿ moon jaehoon 3 days ago

Individuals who have the means should also contemplate contributing not just financially but also by offering up their surplus resources, including manpower. By doing so, they can significantly aid relief efforts by ensuring that essential supplies are readily available to those in need, thus alleviating the burden of scarcity faced by many during this difficult period.

✿ park yeonghan 4 days ago

as many of you have stated, i also agree that it is important not to overlook the potential of riots by the working lower-class. let me remind you of the uprising that occurred in recent memory due to the perceived unfair circulation of the anecdote for the disease we were able to overcome merely a year before.

furthermore, the lower-class significantly consists of the working class—to which their hard labor is something we noblemen and women benefit from directly, in regards to agricultural prosperity and distribution.

if we were to impose this taxation law upon commoners who are already struggling to make ends meet, we ALL will suffer from losses. them, from their financial inability to sustain themselves and their families; and us, from losing their trust and their importance in our nation's economic prosperity.

as suncheon is still a hub of active agricultural wealth and has not yet been plagued with this ruinous disease, i am wiling to convene with local noble folks in arranging a temporary share of rations to the rest of the nation whilst we devise a plan to fund research, whether that comes from direct donations from yangban and jungin families or from conceiving a tax law that does not put our nation at risk.

✿ jin jaeyong 6 days ago

i also agree that we shouldn't overlook the potential for upheaval and riot, given our history. it's not about giving in to fear but about taking a sensible approach to the situation. perhaps the initial focus should be on allocating funds to aid and distribute food to the areas most severely affected.

✿ moon jaehoon 6 days ago

The crisis also affects my duchy, and while relief efforts are underway, they provide only temporary relief. I concur that hunger breeds unrest, emphasizing the urgency of our response. We must address immediate needs while planning for lasting solutions to ease our people's suffering.

Acknowledging the urgent need for aid, I support the necessity of increasing taxation. However, it's crucial to use these funds wisely, directing them toward comprehensive and immediate relief efforts. At this juncture, it's crucial for us to carefully consider the use of foreign resources.

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