Otherworld Nation Founding Chronicles

Episode 140: Fiscal Reform

"Next is the disposition of the POWs.

Japan has acquired 11,200 POWs.

The population of our country was 250,000 before the war, and the number of newly increased population is unknown, although it is unknown exactly. Therefore, the total population is 37,000.

In other words, about one-third of the total population was captured.

How many of these are ...

If it were compared in Japan, it would be 4 million prisoners of war.

Yeah, Japan has a lot of population.

As expected, the world's tenth place.

Even now, Japan is a pretty big country.

Although it is inconspicuous because the United States, China and Russia are nearby.

I came to a different world and realized it.

If Japan comes to this world, the king of Rosais will not fly if it blows.

"What do you want your Majesty to do?"

"I want to keep everyone in the workforce."

Workforce of about 10,000 people.

There are many ways to use it.

For example, the construction, roads, flood control and irrigation development of the city that had been canceled in the war.

If you put in 10,000 slaves, it will end in no time.

You don't have to pay.

It can then be used to expand farmland.

The slaves in this world are like tractors.

Basically, about two farmers own slaves.

However……

"Can I feed 10,000 people?"

"How about? But this year's tax was abundant and we can cover at least one year. I think it will depend on the harvest next year."

Hmm ...

Slave cannot sell much.

The reason is that if you send a large amount to the market, the market principle will work and it will be cheaply beaten.

"Let's categorize for now. Those who sell are beautiful, rebellious, injured, sick, or sick. Wool weavers who sell cheaply to the Equus tribe. Who are good at, and other holding groups "

Whether to sell the reservation group or turn it into a labor force ...

"Let's call Ains first."

Let's consult a business expert.

"Well ... if you have 10,000 slaves ... maybe this much?"

Ains showed us the amount.

Hmm, cheap.

"Then it's better to work."

I have to buy grain.

It would be expensive if you buy from a Christian ...

Would you buy from the kingdom of Belvedir?

It is an agricultural nation as much as Japan, and it should be in trouble now due to lack of money.

"By the way, Ains. Japan wants to start a new industry ... Is there anything missing in Greece or Lezard right now?"

"I agree……"

Ains looked embarrassed.

Well, if it can be produced in our country, it is likely to be in Greece.

"Oh, say that ..."

"What happened?"

"Do you know that Greece lost to Persis, right?"

I have heard about it.

It seems that the homeland of Greece has been conquered by the Persian Empire.

However, the Aines seem not to be so shocked.

The Christians are originally a very independent ethnic group.

Although a sovereign nation, it is another city-state.

You may not want to send reinforcements or help just because you are conquered by a foreign country.

Or rather, I can't help.

It may be a problem that the business has become difficult.

"In fact, Persis forbids growing cannabis and poppies."

It is also ...

What about magic and medical care?

"Persis strictly forbids anyone other than the Royal Sorcerer from studying or using magic. Seems to have been burned. It's totally terrible. "

Well, I wonder if there is a lot of cannabis and poppy fields in Greece.

90% of the usage is a favorite item?

"If we make it in the kingdom of Rosais, we can make a lot of money ..."

It's a devil whisper.

I know it makes money.

You can certainly make a lot of money.

But can we do it as a modern Japanese?

It's not a gentleman's country, but selling drugs to other countries and making a gross profit ...

But maybe we don't do it.

And recently the earth has tended to lift bans on cannabis, and poppies can make morphine.

Cannabis and poppy are ethically very safe?

In the first place, I had tolerated domestic production of cannabis and poppy.

It is necessary for the sorcerer.

I was going to regulate in the end, but now I am preparing.

In fact, signs of fashion are beginning to appear in the country.

This is not good.

It might be better in terms of maintaining public security to thoroughly crack down on poorly cultivated people before they appear and adopt a monopoly system.

Once you make a profit, you occupy the taste, and some people imitate it.

However, if you make a crackdown on the country and make a monopoly before you make money ...

"... well, let's think about it."

"I expect a good reply"

Ains smiled with a smile.

Maybe there's no offense.

Drugs are just a luxury item for them.

You may even think it's good for your health.

"The rest is a tree. This is chronically scarce. I need a big tree to build a ship ... because all the big trees in my territory have been cut down."

A tree ...

Because it doesn't come back soon.

Once balding, vegetation does not recover.

On the contrary, every time it rains, a landslide occurs, which can be tough.

There are many untouched forests in Japan, but large trees are mostly used ...

No, there was! ! !

"Oki, maybe we can do it"

"really?"

"Oh, I can't talk in detail ... but I will contact you again when the eyes are up."

"So what do you think?"

"It's a Romania Forest"

Raymond has rounded eyes.

"Sure ... there's pristine wood there. And that's not all. There should be plenty of animals ... Griffon's curse will be resolved thanks to His Majesty ..."

The forest of Romania is a large tree .... A hundred years old, there are many trees that are well over.

Some trees have thick trunks so that only a few adults can surround them.

And a ship needs a big tree.

The three-stage and five-stage ships in Greece have parts called keels.

This is the ship's spine, the lifetime itself.

And the keel is made from a single tree.

Therefore, to make a large ship, you need a huge and durable tree.

"I'm afraid, and I'm going to take control of the Romanian Forest."

"Effective control ...?"

Exactly.

If that vast forest could be incorporated into our territory, our national power would jump.

A surprise attack on the country of King Gilbed and King Faldham will also be possible.

In particular……

"Let's pioneer and build villages around the forest so that the country is not aware of it. The main industries are good forestry and animal fur. The profit margin is high. Build roads throughout the forest to make it easier for troops to move ... declare ownership. "

I, Griffon's son, dominates the forest of Romania.

The cause is also standing.

The country is also Romania.

The Romanian kingdom is established only after dominating the Romanian forest.

I'm confident I'll win in the event of a war.

The advantage of the earth is here.

I can't lose.

Naturally, the use of POWs will be decided.

"The Gauls are used to the woods. They are great slaves to settle."

To prevent rebellion, the ratio of Adernians to Gaul slaves should be five to one.

He tells the Gaulian slaves, "I will release you thirty years later.

I must work with pleasure.

Well, I can't just open up the forest of Romania.

There is still plenty of land available for farmland in the kingdom of Rossais.

You can't eat wood or fur, but you can eat wheat.

A country cannot be established without securing food.

The specific gravity of that side should be considered later.

Also, it may be better to plant trees at the same time.

Just because you can sell a tree, you'll run out if you rarely run out.

That's right ...

To avoid the griffon-like curse, cut the trees deliberately and while planting.

What should I explain?

Curse is a useful word.

"So Raymond. Let's get ready."

"Yes!"

Don't forget to ask Griffon for permission.

Well, I think it's OK.