When Kerenthia lowered her head, the female mercenary leader shook her long flame-like hair and glanced at this guy with some dissatisfaction. She thought that you should be humble and don't take us with you, but she changed her mind and wanted to say something.
But she couldn't find anything to blame. Although she didn't like hearing what the silver-haired middle-aged man said, she had to admit that it seemed to be exactly what he said.
In fact, since they took that step that night, they knew the result today. But Brando was right. After offending one lord, how could they dare to offend another lord?
The only blame is that they were too aggressive when being assaulted by Grudin that afternoon, leaving an excuse for the other party.
She couldn't help but snorted softly, but she couldn't help but glance 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 - in Wo
The Ende nobles do not need to win people's hearts like this at all, not to mention that they also understand that doing so is actually of little significance. Because if Brando can resist Count Jean Denel, then even if he does nothing, these people will not dare to resist such a person.
If a strong lord does the opposite, then everything will be in vain.
But if more taxes are collected, they can at least get more benefits 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 didn't understand. In fact, the young man knew the operation of the territory in Amber Sword quite well. Funds - resources - construction consists of three major structures
Triangular relationship, 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 the Fir Barony alone has nine lumber camps and
A silver mine, in addition to two quarries and a large number of manors and workshops in the territory - but in fact, except for silver, this property in most areas of Eruin can be said to be impoverished. If it were not for Shaf
In the silver mine of Lunde, this Baron may be 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 Tonigel's production method is still almost half of Eruin's productivity level.
A century ago, there were no more than twenty blacksmiths in such a large Fir City, and this still included 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 was also
There will be no more than ten sets of chain armor or leather armor. And you must know that Eruin's magic and technology are simply not worth mentioning compared with those empires that are really at the top, but Toni Geer is worthy of being called
There is no river on it, and you can completely imagine what a barren land this territory located on the southern border of the Gendenel region is.
Just like what Sir Sempal of the Lantonilan 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, except for Jean De
In addition to Earl Nell, the royal family and the temple also had to share a part equally. In the end, only a small part fell into the hands of our poor Lord Baron.
But Brando knew that if he was quick enough, he would be able to 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 has never become a lord, let alone handled the management of mines - those have long been monopolized by large guilds. In front of those real, professional behemoths, even RMB warriors and face warriors will tremble.
Brando guessed that 10 to 20 million Thor should be no problem.
With this money, of course the Fir Baron's annual tax of less than 270,000 Tor was completely ignored by him. He asked Antitina to start re-formulating the tax policy. In principle
It is tax exemption to win over people's hearts, but the real consideration is far more than that - although he is already on the opposite side of most nobles, then he has more reasons to win the support of ordinary subjects - but compared to this,
But Brando is more optimistic about the long-term interests. He needs not only the support 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 this. Anyway, for him, having 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. You each bring your own people."
kindness?
Fro couldn't help but blinked in confusion when she heard this sentence later. Of course she knew that Brando might face a battle that must be won next. But even at this time, it seemed that the other party's tone seemed
I also want to take mercenaries to take back the logging camp - there is a whole tribe of cavemen there - and as the lowest level residents of the underground world of Qiaogendigang, the average level of warriors among the cavemen is at least
Black Iron and above. 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 at the side, "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.
Jutta 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 they were very strong individually. They didn't know what to do in a real fight.
How many brothers were killed or injured? You must know that they have already paid a heavy price in the battle that just ended, and there may be another hard battle soon.
But at this juncture, Brando wanted them to participate in a battle that didn't seem so necessary, which they couldn't accept.
"Sir..." Kerenthia finally raised her head, "The cavemen... those guys came down from the ground, and their individual combat power is almost as good as the best among us. If we really fight, I'm afraid we will suffer..." He
*** pursed his lips, "Of course this is not a problem, but... I heard from the news 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 dumbfounded. "Isn't this obvious, Miss Antitina?" Yuta replied: "That guy is Grudin's retainer, and we are
Killed Grudin -" she thought for a moment, then added: "What's more, there is Count Jean Denel behind him. 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 path." She replied expressionlessly: "But you
Do you think we are the match for that Earl?"
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, which made them even more confused. The three mercenary captains couldn't help but look at each other.
Turning to Brando, and if Brando hands them over as scapegoats, this doesn't seem to be completely impossible.
Brando glanced at Antitina, thinking 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 alarming rate. He raised his head, and the noble daughter and his
The idea coincides with each other - if it must be expanded within a month to the extent that Count Jean Denel would not dare to fight him to the death - just relying on Tony who looks like a barren land at the moment
Geer. It seems 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. Rebuilding the city walls and training militia camps, magic workshops, and various workshops all need supplies. Once Roman's plan starts to be implemented, before his own chamber of commerce is established, Brando
Just make these things work.
Therefore, he must also end the war with Lord Mintai before the autumn harvest. Once the territory is on the right track, there are too many things 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 a 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.
