Act 13 Territory(7)

When Kerenthia lowered her head, the female mercenary leader shook her long flame-like hair and glanced at the guy with some dissatisfaction. I thought you should be humble and don't take us with you, but she changed her mind and wanted to say something but couldn't find anything to blame. Although she didn't like to hear the silver-haired middle-aged man's words, she had to admit that it seemed like that. Something happened.

In fact, they knew the outcome today since they took that step that night. But Brando is right. After offending one lord, how could they dare to offend another lord? The only thing to blame is that they were too aggressive when they were suppressed by Grudin that afternoon. Being impulsive left an excuse for the other party.

She couldn't help but snorted slightly, but she couldn't help but look at him. When they heard about the new tax policy promulgated by the young lord earlier, these people looked at each other a little bit - the nobles in Warnd did not need to win people's hearts like this at all, not to mention they also understood that there was no point in doing so. big. Because if Brando can compete with Count Jean Denel, then even if he does nothing, these people will not dare to resist such a powerful lord. If the opposite is true, then everything will be in vain.

But if more taxes are collected, they can at least get more profits in a short period of time - with money, the lord can raise more private soldiers.

"Don't he understand this?" she couldn't help but think. But of course Brando doesn't understand. In fact, the young man is quite familiar with the territorial operations in Amber Sword. Funds-resources-construction is a triangular relationship composed of three major structures. Funds come from trade and taxation, as well as income from mines; resources and population are the focus of a place's development. Tonigel is rich in timber and silver, and only fir trees There are nine lumber camps and a silver mine in the barony. In addition, there are two quarries and a large number of manors and workshops in the territory - but in fact, except for silver, this wealth is in most areas of Eruin. They can all be said to be impoverished. If it weren't for the silver mine in Schavlund, this Baron might have been no different from a beggar in the eyes of most nobles.

But this is what Grudin makes Brando look down upon. Even if he is so inferior, he is unwilling to change. Under his management, the entire production method of Tony Geer is still almost half of Eruin's productivity level. centuries ago. There are no more than twenty blacksmiths in such a large Fir City, and this still includes the number of apprentices - not to mention that judging from the documents left by the previous generation of lords, Fir Castle's monthly production limit does not exceed ten. Wear chain armor or leather armor. And you must know that Eruin's magic and technology are nothing compared to those empires that are really at the top, but Toni Geer is considered inferior in this kingdom. You can completely imagine that this person who is at the top The territory on the southern border of the Denel region is such a barren land.

Just like what Sir Sempal of the Lantoniland Geographical Society mentioned, in the entire southern part of the kingdom, the only thing worthy of praise is silver. But it is impossible for all of this silver to fall into the hands of Grudin. In addition to Count Jean Denel, the royal family and the temple must also share part equally. In the end, only a small part fell into the hands of our poor Lord Baron. .

But Brando knows,

If he is quick enough, he can completely control the output of the Schafflund Silver Mine in about two to three months. He couldn't imagine how much money that was. Even in the game, he had never become a lord, let alone handled the management of mines - those had long been monopolized by large guilds, and in those real, professional behemoths In front of him, even the RMB warriors and face warriors were trembling.

Brando guessed that 10 to 20 million Thor should be no problem.

With this money, of course the Fir Baron's annual tax, which does not exceed 270,000 Tor, is completely ignored by him. He asked Antitina to start re-formulating the tax policy. In principle, it was to exempt taxes to win people's hearts, but the real consideration was far more than that - although he was already on the opposite side of most nobles, then he had even more reasons. To win the support of ordinary subjects - but compared to this, Brando is more optimistic about long-term interests. What he needs is not only the hearts of the people, but also the population. Lighter taxes are conducive to the rapid increase of the population. He also needs more subjects to open up the barbaric and ignorant land.

This is a long-term benefit. Not to mention Jutta and others, even Grudin may not have the patience to achieve all of this. Anyway, for him, silver is enough.

Brando lowered his head, looked at Kerenthia who bowed her head respectfully in front of him, and simply replied: "Let's go inspect the territory. Each of you will bring your own people."

kindness?

Fro couldn't help but blinked in confusion when she heard this sentence later. She certainly knew that Brando might face a battle that he had to win next. But even at this time, it seemed that the other party wanted to take the mercenaries to take back the logging camp - there was a whole tribe of cavemen there - and as the lowest level of Qiao Gendigang's underground world The average level of warriors among residents and cavemen is at least above Black Iron. Even if Brando is confident of winning, how can he avoid casualties?

Are those lumberyards that important?

"Inspecting the territory?" Not only Fuluo, but Kerenthia was also stunned.

"The assets under Fir Castle include four lumber mills and two quarries," Brando replied. "Today, our task is to make them our assets."

Juta was stunned. "Sir," she immediately raised her head, "We all know those lumber camps, but they have been occupied by cavemen. You don't want us to take them back."

Brando didn't answer, just looked at them.

Juta and Kerencia's expressions looked a little ugly. They had been here for a while, and of course they knew the cavemen in the forest. They especially liked to fight at night, and their individual strength was so strong that they didn't know what to do in a real fight. How many brothers were killed or injured? You must know that in the battle that just ended, they have already paid a considerable price, and there may be another hard battle soon.

But at this juncture, Brando also asked them to participate in a battle that seemed not so necessary, which was somewhat unacceptable to them.

"Sir..." Kerenthia finally raised her head, "The cavemen... those guys came down from the ground. Their single-target combat capabilities are almost as good as those of us. If we really fight, I'm afraid we will suffer..." He Licking his lips, "Of course this is not a problem, but... I heard that Lord Mintai's army is also gathering..."

He lowered his voice when he said this, thinking that Brando would understand what he said.

Antitina shook her head: "Lord Mintai, Grudin's retainer, why did he attack us?"

The three of them were stunned, wondering whether the noble lady was stupid or in a daze. "Isn't this obvious, Miss Antitina," Yuta replied: "That guy was Grudin's retainer, and we killed Grudin-" She thought for a moment, and added: "What's more? , and behind him is Count Jean Denel. Even if he doesn’t want to move, the old guy will definitely put pressure on him——"

Antitina nodded. "Well said, so our real enemy is actually Count Jean Denel, and Lord Mintai is just a pebble on the way." She replied expressionlessly: "But you think that with us now, we are That Earl’s opponent?”

The three of them looked at each other. In fact, this was what they were most worried about. The noble daughter deliberately ignored the news about the druid and the princess, leaving them even more confused. The three mercenary captains couldn't help but turn their attention to Brando, and if Brando handed them over as a scapegoat, it didn't seem completely impossible.

Brando glanced at Antitina and thought that this staff member seemed to have finally started to catch up with his own thoughts. Since the battle in Chablis, she had grown at an astonishing rate. He raised his head, and the noble daughter coincided with his idea - if it had to be expanded within a month to the extent that Count Jean Denel would not dare to fight him to the death - just relying on such a moment, it seemed Tony Geer is like a barren land. It may seem like an impossible task, but it's not.

He knew that there were Valha, Druids and more variables behind him, not to mention that Antitina held the power of magic in her hands.

But the prerequisite for all this to take effect is not only time, but also resources. In any case, restoring operations in the territory is what he must do at this moment, especially the four logging camps and two quarries around Fir Castle. He must get them back into production as soon as possible. Supplies are needed to rebuild the city walls and train militia camps, magic workshops, and various workshops. Once Roman's plan is implemented, Brando will have to make these things work before his own chamber of commerce is established. stand up.

Therefore, he must also end the war with Lord Mintai before the autumn harvest. Once the territory is on track, there's so much he can do.

Time is running out.

"Miss Antitina is my staff, and her words can represent my words," Brando replied. This sentence made Antitina's expression soften a little: "My family can protect me." Nothing happens in this struggle, but you are different. I am not a person who is used to giving up on my men, but everything has its limits. If I myself fail in this struggle, then you can imagine the result. " He lowered his voice a little, "So we are on the same boat, but there are not only winds and waves in front of this boat, but also opportunities and treasures - "

"At least compared to Grudin, I consider myself a tolerant lord," he replied: "As long as you don't let me down, I won't let you down."

Seeing that Kerenthia was still in a daze, he added another sentence.

"As for the cavemen," Brando paused, "you know, the black tower wizards of Karasu fought a ten-year war with the underground residents when they competed for underground resources."

Fern raised his head in shock, "Lord, do you have any idea?"

"I always have a way." Brando replied lightly, and then added in his heart - it just has nothing to do with the Black Tower Wizard.

...(To be continued, if you want to know what happened, please log in, there are more chapters, support the author, and support genuine reading!)