When Kerencia lowered her head, the head of the mercenary shook her long hair like a flame and gave this guy a somewhat dissatisfied look. I thought you were humbled and don’t carry us, but she wanted to say something but couldn’t find a place to blame. Although she didn’t like to hear what the silver-haired middle-aged man said, she had to admit that it seemed to be the same. Going on.
In fact, since they took that step that night, they understood today's result. But Brando is right. When they offend one lord, how dare they go to offend another lord? The only blame is that they were too much when they were suppressed by Grudin that afternoon. Impulsive, left the other side with a truthfulness.
She couldn't help but snorted softly, but she couldn't help but glanced at each other. 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 Vonde didn’t need to buy people’s hearts in this way, not to mention that they also understood that doing so is actually meaningless. . Because if Brando can contend against Lord Dernell, then even if he does nothing, these people dare not resist such a powerful lord. If not, then everything is in vain.
But if they draw more taxes, they can at least get more income in a short period of time-with money, this lord can usurp more private soldiers.
"Don't he understand this?" She couldn't help thinking. But Brando certainly didn't understand. In fact, the young man knew a lot about the territorial operation in the Amber Sword. Capital—Resources—Building a triangular relationship consisting of three major structures. Funds come from trade and taxation, as well as income from mines; resources and population are the center of development of a place. Tonigel is rich in wood and silver, and only the fir baronial There are nine logging yards and one silver mine in one place. In addition, there are two quarries and a large number of manors and workshops in the territory-but in fact, apart from silver, this property can be said in most areas of Eruin. The above is impoverished. If it weren't for Schafflund's silver mines, this baron might be no different from a beggar in the eyes of most nobles.
But this is exactly what Grudin makes Brando look down on. Even if he is so inferior, he is reluctant to change. Under his management, the entire Tonigel's production method is still almost half of Eruin's productivity. Centuries ago. The largest fir city has no more than twenty blacksmiths, which is still included in the number of apprentices-not to mention that from the literature left by the previous generation of lords, the monthly production limit of fir castles will not exceed ten sets. Chain armor or leather armor. And you must know that Eruin’s magic and technology are nothing compared to those empires that really stand on the top, but Tonigel is influential in this kingdom. You can completely imagine this place in Jean. What a barren land is the territory on the southern border of the Dernell region.
As mentioned by Sir Semper of Lantoniland University of Geography, in the 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 the Earl of Dnell, the royal family and the temple have to be divided equally. In the end, what fell into the hands of our poor baron was actually only a small part. .
However, Brando knew that if he moved fast enough, he could completely control the output of the Schafflund Silver Mine in about two to three months. He could not imagine how much money it was. Even in the game, he had never become a lord, let alone the management of mines—those that had long been monopolized by large guilds, in front of real, professional behemoths. , Even if it is RMB fighters and face fighters trembling.
Brando guessed that ten to twenty million Thor should still be okay.
With this money, of course, the tax revenue of Baron Firce which does not exceed 270,000 Tor in a year is completely ignored by him. He asked Antitina to set out to reformulate the tax policy. In principle, it was to exempt the tax from buying people’s hearts, but the real considerations were far more than that-although he was already standing on the opposite side of most nobles, then he had even more reason to go. Win the support of ordinary subjects-but Brando is more optimistic about long-term interests than this. What he needs is not only the hearts of the people, but also the population. A lighter tax is conducive to the rapid increase of the population. He also needs more subjects to open up a savage and ignorant land.
This is a long-term benefit, not to mention Yuta and others, even Grudin may not have the patience to achieve all of this. For him, silver is enough.
Brando lowered his head and looked at Kerencia, who bowed his head respectfully in front of him, and simply replied: "Let's go around the territory. You bring your own hands."
Yep
After hearing this sentence, Flor couldn't help but blinked in some doubt. Of course, she knew that Brando might have to face a battle that must be won next. But even at this time, listening to the other party’s tone seemed to want to take the mercenaries to take back the lumber yard-there were a whole tribe of cavemen-and as the inhabitants of the lowest level in the underground world of Qiaogendigang, The average level of warriors among cavemen is at least black iron. Even if Brando is confident to win, how can he avoid casualties
Are those logging yards so important
"Visit the territory?" Not only Flore, Krencia was also taken aback.
"Firburg's assets include four logging yards and two quarries," Brando replied. "Today, our task is to make them our assets."
Yuta was taken aback for a moment, "sir," she immediately raised her head, "we all know those lumber yards, but they are already occupied by cavemen. You are not asking us to take them back."
Brando didn't answer, but just looked at a few of them.
And Uta and Krencia’s faces looked a little ugly. They have stayed here for a while. Of course, they are also aware of the cavemen in the forest. The other party especially likes to fight at night. Their individual strength is so strong that they don’t know how to 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 maybe there will be another bitter battle soon.
But at this juncture, Brando wanted them to participate in a fight that seemed unnecessary, which made them somewhat unacceptable.
"My lord..." Kerencia finally raised her head, "Caveman... Those guys come down from the ground, and their single-handed combat power is almost as good as the best of us. If you really fight, I'm afraid you will suffer..." He licked Lips, "Of course this is not a problem, but... I heard that Lord Min Tai's army is also being assembled..."
He said that the voice went down here, thinking that Brando should understand what he was saying.
Antitina shook her head: "Lord Mintai, the retainer of Grudin, why is he attacking us?"
The three of them were stunned, wondering if the noble lady was stupid or stunned. "Isn't it 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, Behind him is Count Jean Dnell. Even if he doesn't want to move, the old guy will surely put pressure on him—"
Antitina nodded. "Well said, so our real enemy is actually Earl Jean Dnell, and Lord Mintai is just a pebble to explore the way." She replied blankly: "But you think that with us now, it is The opponent of the Lord Earl?"
The three 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, making them even more confused. The three heads of mercenaries couldn't help but cast their eyes on Brando, and if Brando handed them over as guilty sheep, it seemed that it was not completely impossible.
Brando glanced at Antitina, thinking that this staff member seemed to have finally started to keep up with her own thoughts. Since the first battle in Chablis, she has grown astonishingly fast. He raised his head, and the noble daughter coincided with his idea-if it had to expand within a month to the point where Earl Dernell would not dare to die with him easily-just by relying on such a moment, it looked like Tonigel like a barren land. It may seem like an impossible task, but it is not.
He knew that there were Valha, Druids, and more variables behind him, not to mention that Antitina had the power of the magic in his hands.
But the prerequisite for all of this to take effect is time and resources. In any case, restoring operations in the territory is what he must do at the moment, especially the four logging yards and two quarries around Fir Castle, and he must put them back into production as soon as possible. Rebuilding the city walls and training camps for the militia, magical workshops, and various workshops all require materials. Once Roman's plan is implemented, Brando will make these things work before his own chamber of commerce is established. stand up.
Therefore, he must also end the war with Lord Min Tai before the autumn harvest. Once this territory is on the right track, there are too many things he can do.
Time is running out.
"Ms. Antitina is my assistant, and her words can represent my words," Brando replied. These words softened Antitina's expression: "My family can protect me. There is nothing in this struggle, but you are different. I am not a person who is accustomed to giving up his men, but everything has its limits. If I myself fail in this struggle, then your results can be imagined. "He lowered his voice, "So we are in a boat, but there are not only wind and waves in front of this boat, but also opportunities and treasures—"
"At least compared to Grudin, I consider myself a gentle lord," he replied: "As long as you don't let me down, I won't let you down."
Seeing that Kerencia was still in a daze, he added another sentence.
"As for the cavemen," Brando paused, "You know, the dark tower wizards of Karasu had a ten-year war with the underground residents when they were fighting for underground resources."
Fern looked up slightly startled, "Lord Lord, do you have a way?"
"I have always had a way." Brando replied lightly, and then added in his heart-it just has nothing to do with the Dark Tower Wizard.
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