Continental Hero Senki

18 October 637 Continental Calendar.

The rule of the Duke of Krakowski is good in itself. Having said that, the duties of military inspectors and counsellors are predominantly military and policing in the Duke's territory. For this reason it is not possible to put females into the Royal Army just under the command of the Royal Government, but the private forces of the Duke are free to do so.

The Duke of Krakowski Private Forces, known within the Governor's Office as the "Duke's Army" because it appears to be the chief, have a size comparable to that of the guards stationed in the Krakowski garrison and others. What a total of 15,000 people that number.

The commander is naturally the Duke of Krakowski, but the Duke leaves matters relating to the territory to Governor Vitort, Mr. Maya's brother. And that Viceroy Vitrut is also in a situation where military matters are delegated to military inspectors. Colonel Emilia Silesia is currently in the position of Duke Krakowski Territorial Military Inspector.

In other words, it is no exaggeration to say that this Duke army is Colonel Emilia's private soldier.

I feel like a colonel who leads 15,000 soldiers, but the figure of 15,000 is "total". It would actually be less when it comes to moving it. Colonel Emilia at the time, too,

"Exactly. You're not sure you can move 15,000 people..."

Says. I hear there were a lot of staff roles in the Spring War, and I can tell you that I had no choice but to command the Battle of Laskino before that because it was only platoon-level.

Now, to return to this, there are two main roles for something called a private army unit held by nobles.

One is to contribute troops to the Royal Army in time of war.

"Nobility must serve free of charge when the state is in crisis" is typical of the duty of nobility. Its pro bono services are mainly funded, supplied and staffed. Personnel from private forces are then given priority when providing personnel to the Royal Army. And when that private soldier puts up a medal in war, he receives a reward from the state commensurate with the medal.

Most importantly, the activity of aristocratic private soldiers will be relatively low, as it will conscript people from one end who are likely to be able to use reserves when it comes to total state forces like the Spring War.

Another role is to maintain law and order in the territory.

The policing of this country is primarily the role of the military, but there are three institutions for it. It is the National Police Service under the authority of the Chancellery, the Guard under the authority of the Royal Army, and the aristocratic private forces.

As explained before, the National Police Office has a system of orders in the Chancellery and personnel rights in the Royal Army. As a role, it's a wide-area police force, well, do you feel like an FBI when you say it in the past life style? The other thing that sets the order system apart from personnel rights is measures to stop army runoff, but there are times when the Chancellery runs wild, as was the case in Marinovska the other day. By the way, I hear the National Police Commissioner, who directed the fabrication of evidence, was safely flown into absentia.

The guards, well, you don't have to explain. The Guard is an army, but also a police force. In times of war, he stands on the front line, and in normal times, he works as a police officer. That's all. While it is the Ministry of Military Affairs and the General Operations that oversees this, military inspectors also have certain powers with regard to policing. For example, street blockades, street blockades, street blockades.

So, finally, aristocratic private soldiers. This, well, doesn't make a big difference thinking it's a big version of what an uncle at a town hall meeting at a place I'd say in my previous life would tour the town to look around and sometimes join a big catch. It is the noble principals, governors and military inspectors who command and direct this private soldier for the purpose of policing.

The explanation is longer, well, to sum it up.

"Because there are 15,000 Duke troops, most of them have to be left for policing, so there's about one regiment in action that Colonel Emilia can move! Don't get me wrong!

is.

If it were one regiment, well, it would be a deserving force for the Colonel's identity. If the Royal Army stationed in Krakow is also used for the Grand Duchy, there will only be enough personnel to suppress even if His Highness uses private soldiers to rebel. Now you can rest assured that there will be a lot of backlash!

Well, if you put Sarah, the Kingsguard cavalry, who probably has a lot of supporters on your account, it's gonna be a big deal, sir.

Anyway, I was serving in the past few months in the military reform of the Royal Army Krakow Guard via Radek, a private soldier who could move freely at the discretion of this Emilia, and a Supplementary Staff Member for the Krakow Garrison.

What you're doing is terribly simple. Solemnity of discipline, promotion of the efficiency of all work, review of the formation of each squad and monitoring of the absence of waste of supplies are the main ones. But just to be thorough about this seems to be working, and with only one month of reform I've already started to be able to afford a budget.

The fiscal deficit was successfully compressed. But it doesn't make sense if you don't earn more.

That's why the time has come to use Kone, the heirloom sword.

Exactly 14: 00. Private Savitsky, a graduate, came into the room when the military junta's work came to a halt.

"Lord Counsellor, I see more of the Grill Palzer Chamber of Commerce"

"Okay. As usual, let them through to the reception room. Um... that guy was definitely a tea guy, so I want you to get ready for that. Mine's always good."

"Okay. I'll be ready in a minute."

Savitsuki is also quite capable. I'd promote him to Corporal if I had authority... But I wonder what criteria determine the promotion of an ex-graduate.

In a few minutes, I'll be in the reception room with negotiating material. There was Radek's daughter-in-law candidate, Lisel Elizabeth von Grilpalzer. She is the presidential lady of the Grill Palzer Chamber of Commerce, a trading company of the Ostmarc Empire. Before the Spring War, he was the one who provided me with information on the Imperial Army and attached a promise for the purpose of paying for it today.

"I apologize for taking the time to come to my country"

"No, I wanted to see my beloved Radek, too, so I did."

Radek and Mr. Lisel's engagement was decided on their own by their parents, a so-called political marriage, but for some reason it is a love affair. Probably no lie or falsehood in the word "then".

I'll open her up quickly and let her head under Radek. Nothing. There's no reason why I don't like this guy's love story. It's just a matter of purely prioritizing the happiness of the two of us, and I never really think "I guess it'll be a hassle to talk long" or anything.

"I'll get to the point quickly, but I want to fulfill what I promised before the war"

"So you're saying you'll pay for it?

"That's right. Well, I won't fulfill it in the form of a price."

The consideration sought by Ms. Lisel is not a temporary sale, but a permanent gain. It's not the price we have to pay for it, it's the suggestion. The proposal also speaks to the Secretary of State for Civil Affairs and the Governor General. And I was in charge of the initial negotiations. Most importantly, the final adjustment and the contract will have to be done by the Secretary of State for Civil Affairs and the Governor General on the boulder.

"Mr. Lisel. Are you not willing to base your production on this Duke's territory?

"... ho"

In other words, it attracts factories. In this world where there is no coal or other fossil fuel when it comes to factories, the form of factory is dominated by "factory handicrafts (manufactures)".

Mr. Lisel seemed interested, too, and his eyes became proprietor. I remember when I've been discussing how much to buy Silesian Treasury bonds on the verge of a surge......

"How about a wool textile factory?

The main industry in the Kingdom of Silesia, blessed with fertile land, is agriculture, which also acts as a great barn zone on the continent. And beside making wheat, I have long invested in livestock as well. Cows, pigs, horses, and sheep.

"With that said, the sheep of Silesia and the Eastern Continental Empire are famous for their good quality, whether in meat or hair"

"That's your idea."

"But when it comes to execution, it will be the first construction of a factory outside the country for our Chamber of Commerce. What are the advantages?

"Yes. First of all, my Kingdom of Silesia has a lower price level than the Ostmarc Empire. This means lower plant construction, labor and raw materials costs. If we're going to build the same factory, it's cheaper, right?

"I see. But border tolls and distances will be a problem if it becomes an overseas factory. If that increases your transportation costs, you won't have an original child."

"It certainly is. But distance won't be an issue. The territory of the Duke of Krakowski borders Ostmark, so it is also a few days' carriage journey to Esterburg, the largest consumer. And as far as border tolls are concerned, they have already been adjusted in the direction of reductions. It's going to happen soon."

That's what I'm gonna do. I'm gonna get the file out of hand.

A document containing the average wage chart for each Duke of Krakowski, the estimated transport distance from Krakow to Esterburg and the cost of transportation, as well as the rate of reduction of border tolls, prepared beside working as a military counsellor. The numbers are fairly accurate because the Secretary of Civil Affairs also helped create them.

When Liselle reads it carefully, she puts her hands on her mouth and thinks a lot. Perhaps the numbers should be moving with tremendous momentum in her brain.

"I see. This will likely take away not only fine clothing, but also the production of clothing for the middle class."

All right, good grab.

"But let's build it, that's not why."

"What do you mean?

"Certainly factory construction costs are cheaper than building within an empire. But there are as many places within the Empire where land prices and wages are low. Then you won't be able to get on with this proposal unless you prepare something in the Duke's territory that reduces the risk of factories outside the country."

Is that how it came?

But it's okay, I'm still under the assumption. I asked Governor Vitort to sit down.

"When it comes to factory construction costs, the Duke will give you half."

"... is that allowed? Or can you think of one?

"Whatever, Your Excellency the Governor has given you permission."

The reaction of His Excellency the Governor, who saw my beautiful dungeon, was like "ooh, ooh". He said, "I can't believe you would be grounded even though it's something you would honestly admit if you explained it normally". I mean, there was no point in being grounded. Dull.

"But you're still weak. There are some candidates within the Empire..."

Mr. Lisel seems to be a proprietor, or a negotiator, trying to pull concessions from me.

Then let's get the trump card out here, too.

"… if the factory revenue is in deficit, no asset tax and sales tax will be levied on the Duke's land"

"Regardless of the sales tax, it's huge when it comes to asset taxes."

No business can afford a deficit in the first year. If you have a deficit, you will be exempt from taxes. If so, you will also be able to bounce on factory construction as a chamber of commerce.

But Mr. Lisel still seems to want the terms. Hmmm...... Need the last trump card? I ended up putting it all on the field.

"Even in black, you'll be exempt from taxes for a year."

With that said, Mr. Lisel smiled. Negotiated?

When I turned my anticipation to Mr. Liselle, she said it was short and clear.

"Three years."

"... Huh?

"Let's pass this story on to your father with three years of tax relief"

…………

I accidentally covered my face with my right hand in front of Mr. Liselle. Liselle, on the other hand, seems crazy about it and looks like she's enjoying a laugh.

Three years, yeah. Three years? I mean, won't you get more revenue in the meantime? But well, with the increase in the income of the inhabitants through job creation, we can expect an indirect increase in income......

In the long run, it's black, and I'm not saying that tax revenues don't come in at all because I don't give tax breaks to the kingdom. Thanks to the reduction in border tolls, the Duke's position as a logistical hub will also be raised….

In the end, after a few minutes of worrying, I ended up swallowing the terms. It wasn't something we could call bargaining by just conceding.

Or maybe Mr. Lisel has been anticipating this ending since I made the factory attraction proposal.

Mr. Liselle, a horrible child.