"Of course, there is no such thing as excess of money, but we do have some idle funds. It would be unwise to l

"Of course, there is no such thing as excess of money, but we do have some idle funds. It would be unwise to let them lie fallow in your coffers! We should spend the money to increase the profits and glory of the nation. I suggest we invite a famous wizard from Absalom who could command the weather. Such a learned man would not only adorn your court with his presence, but ease the lives of the peasants who suffer from droughts and floods. We might also invest in the younger generation, and pay the tuition fees of promising young men and women at foreign universities. We could even open trade missions in neighboring countries – which could make an excellent cover for our spies!"