The Amber Sword: Act 13 Territory (7)

Thirteenth act territory (seven)

When Kalun lowered his head, female mercenary commander shook his long flame-like hair, and looked at this guy with some dissatisfaction. I thought you humbly bowed and don't take us along, but she turned to want to say something but couldn't find the place to blame. Although the silver-haired middle-aged person didn't like to listen, she had to admit that it really was like that Going on.

In fact, since they took that step that night, they have understood today's results. But Brando is right. If they offend one Thane's, how dare they offend another Thane. The only thing to blame is that they blame them for receiving Grudin ’s *** in the afternoon *** , To the other party to leave the truth.

She couldn't help snorting slightly, but couldn't help but glance at the other side. When they heard earlier that the young Lord Thane's newly issued tax policy, these few people all face each other. -- does not need to buy people like this at Vaunde nobles. Besides, they also understand that it does not make much sense. Because if Brando can compete with Count of Radnor, then even if he does nothing, these people will not dare to resist such a strong Thane.

But if draws has more taxes, they can at least get more income in a short period of time. -- With money, this Lord Thane can usurp more personal soldiers.

"could it be that doesn't he understand this?" She couldn't help thinking. But of course Brando does not understand, in fact youngster knows the territorial operation in Amber Sword quite well. Funds -- resources -- building triangle structure formed by three major structures, funds from trade and tax, and income of mine; while resources and population are the focus of development, Trentheim is rich in wood and silver, only Fir Tree Barony has 9 There is a logging yard and a silver mine. In addition, there are two quarries and a large number of estates and workshops -- in the territory. In fact, except for silver, this can be said to be poor in most areas of Aouine. If it weren't for Shavrund's silver mine, the Lord Baron would probably look no different to a beggar in the eyes of most noble.

However, Correct Grudin makes Brando look down, even if it is so low that people are reluctant to change at all, under his management, the entire Trentheim production method almost stays half a century before the Aouine productivity level. There is no more than twenty blacksmiths owned by a large Fir City. This still includes the number of apprentices. -- not to mention from the literature left by the previous generation Thane, the monthly production limit of Fortress Fir will not exceed ten sets of chain armor. Or leather armor. And know that Aouine's Magic and technology are really worthless compared with those empires that really stand at the top. But Trentheim is considered inaccessible in this kingdom. You can imagine this territory located on the southern border of Radnor. What a barren land.

As mentioned by Sir Semper of the Lantolian Geographic University Association, the only commendable thing in the southern part of the kingdom is silver. But these silver cannot all fall into the hands of Grudin. In addition to Count of Radnor, the royal family and Holy Cathedral also have to share a part, and finally fell to our poor Lord Baron hands, in fact, only a small part.

But Brando knows that if it is fast enough, it can have about two to three months to completely control the output of the Shavrund silver mine. He couldn't imagine how much money it was. Even in game, he never became Thane, let alone mine's management of --, which has long been monopolized by large guild. In front of real, professional behemoths Even if it is rmbwarrior and basement dwellers, they will tremble.

Brando guesses that there should be no problem with 10 or 20 million Tor.

With this money, of course, the taxation of Fir Tree Barony that does not exceed 270,000 Tor a year is certainly not in his eyes. He let Amandina proceed to reformulate the tax policy. In principle, it is exempt from taxation. But the real consideration is far more than this. --. Although he already stands on the opposite side of most noble, then he has more reason to win the ordinary The subjects' support for -- is nothing more than this, but Brando is more optimistic about long-term interests. He needs not only the people's will, but also the population. The light taxation is conducive to the rapid increase of the population. He also needs more subjects to explore the ambiguity of wilderness.

This is a long-term benefit, not to mention Jutta and the 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 Kalun who respectfully bowed in front of himself, and simply replied, "Let's go and inspect the territory. Take your own staff."

Well?

Flo couldn't help but blinked a little in confusion after hearing this sentence. Of course, she knew that Brando might face a battle that must be won next. But even at this time, listening to the other person ’s tone, it seems that they still want to take Mercenary to take back the logging site --. However, there is a whole tribe of Troglodyte -- and as the bottom resident of Gorgon Ravine underground world, the average of warrior in Troglodyte The level is at least above Black Iron. Even if Brando is confident of winning, how can he avoid casualties?

Which ones are so heavy?

"Touring the Territory?" Not only Flo, but also Kalun.

"The assets of Fortress Fir have four logging yards and two quarries," replied Brando. "Today, our quest / mission is to make them our assets."

On the side of Jutta, "Master," she immediately raises head, "We all know the several logging farms, but already is occupied by Troglodyte, you will not let us take them back."

Brando didn't answer, just looked at a few of them.

The faces of Jutta and Kalun are a bit ugly. They stayed here a period of time. Of course, they also know the Troglodyte in the forest. The other party especially likes to fight at night. The individual strength is strong. I really do n’t know how many brothers will be killed or injured. . You know that in the battle that ended, they paid a considerable price for already, and maybe there will be another hard fight soon.

But at this juncture, Brando has to let them participate in a battle that seems not so necessary, which makes them somewhat unacceptable.

"Adult ..." Kalun made it easy raises head, "Troglodyte ... Those guys came down from the ground, the individual combat power is almost as good as the best of us can teach, really fight, I'm afraid they will lose ..." he ** * Lips lips, "Of course this is not a problem, but ... I heard that the army of Lord Minteye is also gathering ..."

He said that the voice is muted here, thinking that Brando should understand one's own.

Amandina shook his head: "Lord Minteye, a family member of Grudin, why did he attack us?"

The three were stunned, thinking whether this noble Young Lady was stupid or dumb. "Isn't this obvious, Amandina Young Lady," Jutta replied: "That guy is a Grudin's family member, and we killed Grudin --." She thought for a moment, adding: "Besides, he still has Count of Radnor behind him. That is, he doesn't want to move , The old guy must have put pressure on him -- "

Amandina nodded. "Well said, so our real enemy is actually Count of Radnor, and Lord Minteye is nothing but a pebble of pathfinding." She replied expressionlessly: "But you think we are now the Lord Count opponent ? "

The three looked at each other. In fact, they were the most worried about Correct, and damsel deliberately ignored the news of Druid and Princess, letting them not understand. The three mercenary commanders couldn't help but simultaneously set their sights on Brando, and if Brando turned them out as guilty sheep, it didn't seem to be completely impossible.

Brando glanced at Amandina, thinking that this Adviser seems to finally start to keep up with the one's own idea. Since the war of Chablis, her growth has been amazingly fast. His raises head, damsel coincided with his ideas. -- If it had to be expanded within a month to the extent that Count of Radnor would not dare to break with him easily, -- alone looks like a barren land at the moment Trentheim. Seems like an impossible quest / mission, but it's not.

He knows that there are Valha, Druid and more variables behind him, not to mention that Amandina has the power of Magicite.

But in addition to time, resources must be available for all this to take effect. In any case, restoring the operations in the territory is something he must do at this moment, especially the four logging yards and two quarries around Fortress Fir, and he must get them back into production as soon as possible. Rebuilding the city walls, training camps for militia, Magicite workshops, and various workshops all need materials. Once the Romaine's plan is implemented, Brando will make these things work before it belongs to one's own Merchant Union.

He must also end the war with Lord Minteye before the autumn harvest. Once this territory is on track, there are too many things he can do.

Time is tight.

"Amandina Young Lady is my Adviser, her words can represent my words," Brando replied. This sentence softened the expression of Amandina: "My family can keep me okay in this fight. But you are different. I am not a person who is accustomed to giving up his men, but if there is a limit to it, if I myself have failed in this struggle, then your results can be imagined. "His voice was lowered. Some, "So we are on a boat, but this boat is not just wind and waves in front, but also has the opportunity and treasure --"

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

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

"As for Troglodyte," Brando paused. "You know, Black Tower Wizard of Callas had a ten-year war with the residents of the underground when fighting for underground resources."

Fern came to raises head for a moment, "Lord Thane, do you have a way?"

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