Industrial revolution starting with the undead

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I can't answer too many shocks.

I am a nobleman of the Grand Slam Empire, an empire born and raised. I was studying at the Academy of Magic in Imperial Capital, and I intend to keep my place in the Empire in the future. That's just an offer for me.

No way, dump this country on me, put it in the Heilhorn Union - etc.

"Of course, I can take care of all the procedures. My Lord Count, I have no problem staying in this mansion. It's just that the borders change a little bit."

……

"In that case, this realm will be at the forefront with the Empire, so we will deploy our national standing army. At that time, a few soldiers will come through, so please allow them to pass. Oh, and my country is free about religion, so stop pushing cults. Instead, respond with a standing army to the 'ecclesiastical' mouth..."

"Hey, hey, wait..."

I still haven't caught up with the organization of the information I've just been given.

Or have we not talked about the premise that I will betray my country anymore, this woman?

I am only the Earl of Fleetberg of the Grand Slam Empire...

"Right now, I can't get back to you..."

"Oh. Any questions?

"Yes, no... I studied at the Academy of Magic in Imperial Capital... I'm an Imperial Nobleman..."

"What's that?

smile and stick a smile on that look, that's what the princess comes to say - Annelotte.

Declaring me an imperial nobleman doesn't change my attitude at all.

No, well, sure, it's not like the Empire owers me or my in-laws. I don't really think I can betray you because you're an imperial nobleman.

That. Me, changing the country doesn't change anything in particular...?

"Yes, no, no... I am an empire, born and raised. Promising to go back to the kingdom on this occasion..."

"Does anyone have someone to talk to?

"... no, especially"

"Then the Count's belly is one thing."

……

Indeed, it is true.

I am the lord of this Fleetberg territory, and it is up to me to decide where this Fleetberg territory will go.

If I snort on this occasion, Fleetberg territory will be about three times bigger than it is today, and reform can be done all you want. And most importantly, it means you can take full advantage of the undead without having to worry about being intervened in 'ecclesiastical'. And in the future, I will be promised the Duke...

……

It's too much of a good thing, it makes me want to doubt it.

There are definitely pitfalls in these good stories. While observing it carefully, I choose words carefully to speak.

"By me turning back to your country... what's in it for you?

"Of course, if you can get an undead workforce, that's the first thing. First of all, I ask His Excellency the Count to spread the provision of skeletons from his own territory. We hope that we can use that as a test case and, ultimately, a culture that welcomes the undead as a good neighbor throughout our country."

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I see. The fact is, what you want over there is the workforce?

As Annelotte said earlier, rural ageing is a social problem. Because there are no joints, there are also many agricultural lands that have been expelled. The fact is that Fleetberg territory was so worried about what to do with so many fallow lands.

If that makes it possible to use Skeleton, the workforce problem will be solved. And I'm the only one who can make that skeleton.

Sure, I have no doubt about that word.

"On the contrary... what are my disadvantages of turning my back on your country?

"That's right."

Hmm, and Anne Lotte hands on her chin.

I didn't envisage that question - that's not to say. This is just a pose. I guess I'm pretending to be worried and exploring this one's reaction.

I'm not good at every negotiation like this, but I'll find a way to find out.

"First, the frontiers of the kingdom and empire will be our territory. Especially for the city of Fulcus, the city of Raccoon - two places, a new fort will be built and a permanent reserve will be deployed. Then the relationship between the kingdom and the empire will also deteriorate. Depending on what you negotiate, you could turn into a war."

"I see."

"So far, the Heilhorn Union has fewer standing armies than the Empire. There are frontlines in the South, so if you think about the soldiers you break over there, you may ask His Excellency the Count to supply them when things happen."

"Hmm..."

"But that's just the beginning. Right... about six months."

To Annelotte's words, frown.

For its part, the Union has fewer soldiers than the Empire - it's a good impression not to hide that fact, but what the hell is the period of six months?

Carefully, listen to Anne Lotte.

"As a frontier uncle, I would like to ask His Excellency the Count to run the territory of this land. But in addition to that, one more thing."

"Ho."

"I'd like you to be my country's military adviser. Specifically, of the undead soldiers."

……

I was finally convinced by Annelotte's words.

Not so long ago, to praise my accomplishments. Word from the borderline uncle that he will eventually give to the Duke.

All of it, to me.

By the undead, to make an army that won't die...

"Examination suggests that there are a total of about two hundred skeletons present in the land? I hear most of them were sent within six months of the Count taking office as lord."

"... Yep"

"In other words, His Excellency the Count, it is possible to make two hundred skeletons in six months. Different?

"... it fits. Then, gin is fine. The princess has always called me His Excellency the Count, because I am so proud of you."

"Now, with Master Jin"

Well researched. That's what impresses me.

The skeletons I did send to each village, that's about it in total. And I've been busy here, and since I've been making giant skeletons, there shouldn't be nearly as many rural skeletons after the first six months.

Well, I could have increased it if I had to, because I felt like I had had enough skeletons in the countryside.

"That means it's possible to build four hundred armies that won't die in a year."

"... well, that's right"

"Soldiers are also goldeaters. If you become a standing army, you will be overwhelmed. If we can get every soldier we employ in our country to do another job… its economic benefits are immeasurable."

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That's true, I think.

I've cut my standing guard considerably, too. We have deployed escort skeletons and death nights in the countryside, respectively, so we only let them be practically as guarded by the cities of Fulcus and Raccoon. Such an army is also such as whether it remains 10% compared to the beginning of its term of office.

The young men who conscripted from the countryside let them return to their homeland, and those who hired them from other countries let them engage in another job. The only remaining soldiers are those who have no place to return or who have lost their homeland.

They also cut their salaries considerably because they are just jobs with very little danger.

"Provide a workforce that can work constantly and take on dangerous military tasks with one hand - the only one who can do that is Master Jin, who can use the undead. Nonetheless, the Empire even acquiesces in the attack by strange people of the head, such as' Sacred Religion ', without making a legitimate assessment of Master Jin. Honestly, it's hard to believe you're in the heart of the country."

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"Our country values Jin very highly. On top of that again, I'd like to say"

Anne Lotte lives in the right place.

Then again, with a serious look, he told me.

"Please, come to my country. Dear Jin,"