A Mid-level (Middle-aged) Office Worker’s Laid-Back Industrial Revolution in Another World

"What do you think of the 3 Earls facing the Demon Kingdom from such a William?

Cliff asks.

"Right...

3 Except for the Count House, we think about how to lower the amount of taxes we pay to our King's Capital, and we use the means of bribery rather small.

"And the nobleman next to me?

"Was your brother half about tax evasion, half about the total amount of bribes, half about the knight-approval relationship?

Brother, you have a knight's medal around improving... because you're three times more likely to be facing the demonic kingdom than you are to be in the three counts, right?

Well, if you have more knights, you can hold back the cost of hiring... "

"Really?

"... you didn't notice at all..."

Cliff and Neil look bitter.

"It has been about 600 years since the kingdom of Azpur took the aristocracy.

The aristocracy existed over a total of 100 houses, but now you have 40.

Fifteen families have not been able to detect any signs of bribery in historical aristocracy, of which the Elvis and Godwin families remain.

"Hey... is that true?

Selina asks.

"From what I've looked into, yes.

The common denominator of these two houses was the creation of a territory given to them by His Majesty in Time.

"Hmm? Others would, wouldn't they?

"That's the difference, brother.

Except for these two houses, which have all been named princes and other nobles, the beginning is that these two houses were given directly by martial arts over His Majesty in Time.

I don't know if it's out of loyalty to the state, but it always puts in a determined tax every year even if the territorial management was tough that year.

It seems that when we earned less, we also put our rewards on taxation.

"You're a house like a nobleman's book.

"Right.

So, by the way, when the Temple family was a predecessor, it was a little bit in monetary terms, but they were bribing Wang Du.

I'm not doing it in contemporary times.

I have stopped it since my dowry was decided to be exact. [M]

"Huh? Isn't it usually the other way around?

Lorna listens.

"Well... what do you think?

I don't know unless you ask the Earl of Temple... but maybe you thought it would annoy me and Alma if a bribe was discovered.

"Yes."

Lorna squeaks.

"So at least three Counts have abandoned the means of bribery.

3 The valuation, seen from the Earl's income and tax payments,

Temple territory is rich in land and there is always room for income.

Godwin territory is not out of gold, but it is balanced between income and tax payments.

You manage to communicate and pay taxes every year because Elvis territory doesn't originally earn very well.

"... that's all I ask, Count Elvis is pitiful..."

Neil laughs bitterly.

"... protect your taxes, and do your duty to participate in the war... and I can't believe your household continues to be critical... pathetic.

Amy roars and says, "Mmm."

"Yeah, it's pitiful to be objective.

We pay 1.2 times more in taxes compared to nobles who seriously run the territory but should have the same income.

"Hey, not really... so different?

Cliff listens.

"Yes.

There were events that raised the Elvis family name like that 4 and 2 years ago.

"Four years ago? Am I putting it in?

Leila asks.

"Right, Layla.

You were back then fighting the demon kingdom.

Actually, I suggested it and only me, my father and the Wang Capital Guard returned via Elvis territory.

"Hmm? William, why?

Neil asks.

"At that time, the best way to get home from the battlefield to King's Capital was via Godwin territory.

I asked my father to stop by the Elvis house.

"Why?

Cliff listens.

"At that time, I was tired of first ruling on solemn clearance and watching the dark parts of all kinds of king capitals.

As I explained earlier, I wanted to go see what it was like to be a righteous nobleman who would never bribe me from being made up.

"I see. So, how'd it go?

"Yeah, it was a primitive mansion without gorgeous decorations, but there were counts and beautiful sisters who were more proud of the peace of the people than that.

"I see. That's where you proposed, huh?

"Yes.

When I got back to King's Capital, Alma squeezed me tight.

William laughs bitterly.

"Anyone would be angry if you made up your mind, wouldn't they?

Alma answers the sigh mix.

"Well, that was too abrupt.

So, two years ago, 'Fresh Red' will be born.

Me, both Alice's Oddeye and Mr. Takeo's entry into the Elvis family is a house that I've worked so hard for the people for so many generations, I'm wondering if I could have that kind of reward.

"I see.

Neil nods.

"Besides, Mr. Takeo doesn't rely on tax evasion either. He puts out his wisdom for development in the realm.

"What would have happened if Mr. Takeo had gone to another nobleman?

Leila asks William.

"Right...

It's about Mr. Takeo, so it won't work with personal desire, but...

Wouldn't bribes also be used to develop the territory?

"How do you do that?

"Um... if you send a large number of bribes to Wang Du to start a new business or a new venture, do you want him to grant tax exemptions for a few years?

Even if you open it, it doesn't mention that you opened it in your report to Wang Du?

Well, all I can think of is that...

Wouldn't Mr. Takeo do better?

"Why don't you ask William if he comes to Wang Du around here?

Cliff asks.

"Right. I'll ask you anyway.

William said with a bitter smile.