Mysterious Job Called Oda Nobunaga

I continued to crush the neighboring lords one after another. Originally, if one of the powers that had originally been acorns grows rapidly, it would become a one-sided battle. This is easy to understand in terms of numbers. Assume that each lord's power falls between three numbers from six to eight. However, it is assumed that the one with the larger number does not always win, and it is assumed that the power is almost the same. Then, when the power of 7 absorbs the power of 8 and becomes 15, there is no power that can win by itself.

The second and third captures were, to be honest, much easier than destroying the Marquess. First, increase the number of enemy vassals who will be your ally here. The vassals who are afraid of this attack take this lightly. If you attack there, you will betray and the enemy will be easily destroyed.

Even if the enemy notices it in advance and purges the vassals, it can work out here because it can kill the enemy's power.

Eventually, seven of the twelve counties in the province of Fordneria began to rule half a year after defeating the Marsh Viscount. He had no choice but to send the money to the leaning royal family for permission to use the Earl. This is also important. For example, a lord may be able to obey a position with an order of submission from the Earl, but may not be able to shake his head from pride with an order of a comparable Viscount.

A local lord is a country noble. Aristocrats are noble even if they are in the countryside, so many people show their attention to their faces. That's why we have to improve not only in ability but also in formality.

The royal family's permission to claim the Earl was simple.

This doesn't mean you can't claim the county's name as Count Fordneria, but it doesn't dominate the entire county, so Count Navel is a better choice. Giving the name of the prefecture will also stimulate the remaining power.

As an Earl, I decided to spend some time developing new territories.

First of all, it has created a place where store opening tax is free, in some places where it is desired to develop commerce around Navle. The same system was used in various places as was done in the local city. In addition, the system has been changed so that you can open a store without joining a commercial union.

According to Odanobnaga, this is called "Raichichirakuza". It sounds like an evil spell, but in this case "the" refers to a commercial union. It was a natural opposition from the commercial union, but it was pushed hard because it was a lord's order.

When a commercial union was established long ago, it was valuable as a way to protect merchants, but it gradually became an organization to protect vested interests. As a result, businesses that are difficult for new merchants to enter have increased. In addition, the fact that unions are there leads to higher prices for goods.

With these levers, the city first developed. We can clearly see that the population of the county city, Naivel, is increasing, and tax revenue is steadily increasing. The development of a city also benefits my country (in the territory, the law set by the Naivel family is valid, so it can be said that it is already a country).

A distant merchant came to me. I guess I got my eyes when it became money. Even here, I would be grateful if you could drop more money.

As the city gets richer, we also hire finance officials.

"I'm sorry, Earl," a Werewolf man with dog ears bowed down in front of me. A great merchant called Funnelia. It seems that it originally traded mainly in oil, and from there it began to increase wealth and deal with various items.

"Um, the territory is wide and I can't manage it alone. I'm glad to ask you." "Yes. For me, the abolition of the commercial union makes it easier to do business. It will be a time when small merchants like unions do something. ''

"I agree, so I hired you. I'll ask you." "Yes, maybe, but I think there's a place in the port city facing the river that could be developed further. I'm thinking of an era of trading on big ships. "" Okay. In some cases, I'll pay for port renovations. "

For a while, it was necessary to let Funneria manage the commerce. This is because the situation had to be considered in relation to the western powers.

I fought when I defended the fort, Mineria. The Countess of Curtis has dominated Brantal for generations. Since the largest city is Minelia, it is called Mineria.

At present, the state of war with Mineria is a truce. That's why we spread our power here, but I'm sure we've been worried.

Then the messenger came over from there. He was not a pure vassal, but a priest. Using priests as messengers is common in any country.

It wasn't long before a messenger came, so the castle was tingling.

In particular, Raviara stares at the messenger with a face that seems to say, "What are you going to do?" However, the priest, who was the messenger, was used to such a thing, though it was dignified.

"I'm here to celebrate that the Viscount has earned her Earlhood." "Oh, I'm glad. I'm glad that the Earl's seniors would say that." Respond to falconry.

"Now Minelia is preparing to advance his troops to the north, so instead of calling it a truce, he wants to form a stronger alliance with Naivel. How about doing it in a temple near the border between the two countries? ''

got it. It's decent if you just listen to the suggestions. "Mr. Alsrod, this may be a tricky trick. Be careful," Raviara immediately warned. I have that much concern.

On the other hand, the messenger of the opponent smiles on his expression. He is a very used person. "It may be reasonable to be suspicious. I'll leave it to you. But it's just-" "It might be more thankful to form an alliance because you don't have to pay attention to the West. If Minelia is attacked now, I can't afford to defeat the other lords in the east. " "The story is quick and it helps."

In some cases, it is a threat that you can attack this. Mineria is still clearly larger in national power. The size of the opponent is about twice as large, and the population and troops are higher. For a long time, they ruled a province, so they may be more centripetal than my territory.

After all, the enemy (at least this messenger) is still licking me. You're probably only seeing the upstarts who just earned the Earlhood.

Raviara seemed to know that immediately, and had a steep face. "Did you come to insult Navl and Alsrod? Is it okay to attack from here?" "If a war occurs, you have to ally with the lords near Navl and fight Probably, you won't have enough strength to withstand an omnidirectional attack. "

However, I was grateful for the attitude of Raviara. And the attitude of the messenger.

"Okay, let's talk to the Count of Minelia." I scheduled the meeting and returned the messenger.

After that, when I was alone with Raviara, I was told a lot. "Why did you get that kind of story, Alsrod-sama? On the surface it was polite but the opponent was arrogant."

"That's okay. If you can make the opposite impression in the talks, I'm ashamed that you've scorned them. It's worth pulling in Mineria. It's not time to fight Mineria yet. "How, how do you change the impression of those who despise Alsrod-sama?"

I laughed at me.

"First, train your army thoroughly, not physically, but in terms of command."

So far, most of the army has been walking like a group of miscellaneous soldiers. It only looks like a jumble. But if it comes perfectly in line, the atmosphere is completely different.

"Can you do that in a short period of time?" "I am confident that I can do it because I am not a lonely man."

In fact, it has acquired a new special ability.

――Because you became an Earl-ranked lord, you gained special ability [Sign of the King]. Commanders increase their confidence and concentration by 50 percent.