Otherworld Nation Founding Chronicles

Episode 150: Second Conquest of the South

"The Majesty the King. We want even more loyalty ..."

"It's white."

Lymond has cut down a diplomat in each city who apologizes to me.

The diplomats' faces turn blue.

"Well, don't say that, Raymond. They seem to be remorse. I'll forgive you only this time."

"Thank you for your generous treatment ..."

Lower your head all at once.

He rubs his head against the floor.

Adernians and Christians have difficulty breaking their knees when apologizing.

It is not a provincial culture.

Their attitude is the highest apology.

"But it's not the same as before."

I lower my voice.

The diplomats' shoulders shake for a moment.

"Alliances between cities and me will continue in the future, but political exchanges between cities are strictly forbidden. Be sure to report marriages between residents in each city. Also ..."

I simply say the condition.

1. In the future, cities that have formed an alliance with King Almus will be designated as alliance cities.

2. No diplomatic or military rights of the Allied City will be granted.

3) Residents are allowed to move freely. However, if you marry a non-city resident, you must submit a notification.

4) Allied city residents pay one-tenth of their income to the state. (Tenth of a tax)

5) All mineral resources will be nationalized.

6. Alliance cities cannot refuse to stay troops.

7 King Almus manages all roads, bridges and other infrastructure.

8. Alliance cities offer a certain number of soldiers, depending on the population.

9) Have ten instructors and ten influential students study abroad in the capital city of King Rossais.

10) A permanent embassy will be established between each city and the kingdom of Rossais.

11 Self-government is allowed to the extent permitted by national law.

It has changed a lot and has become very strict.

Until now, it would have been better to pay a few percent of the city's income, but in the future you will have to pay a tithe.

Also, mineral resources ... all the salt was under my control, so if I stopped salt, cities would not be able to get salt through regular routes.

In the past, military service was at the level of "possible range", but was forced by this action.

However, on the Adernia Peninsula, if you lose in the war, you can't complain if you are enslaved without asking questions.

In addition to that, it is still a gentle disposal.

"I have no veto. If you want to disagree, you should return to your home country and prepare for the war. However, do you know what to do if you lose? I only allow rebellion this time."

I looked down at the diplomats in a low voice.

There was no objector.

The punishment for the rebels is over.

Next is the disposition of cities that have remained neutral to the rebellion and those who have soldiers in accordance with the Convention.

"They gathered well, I want you to sit down. It shouldn't be bad."

I talk to the diplomats with care.

On the other hand, they seem uneasy about what to say.

You know, of course, what happened to me (I took Bartolo) who didn't surrender.

And you know that you've severely disposed of the revolting city.

"You all know that there has been a massive rebellion in the south this time, so we're going to amend the treaty for each other."

I proposed the amendment.

1. In the future, cities that have signed this treaty will be referred to as autonomous cities.

2. Autonomous cities have autonomy unless they violate national law.

3) Tax payment is abolished.

4 Instead, cities are obliged to perform military service.

5 Cities can refuse to garrison soldiers. However, emergency situations are excluded.

6) Infrastructure will be developed by each city, but roads and bridges for military purposes will be laid by King Rosais.

7) Citizens of the colonies will be granted the right of citizenship.

8. A permanent embassy will be set up between the kingdom of Rosais and the colony city.

Well ...

It is much gentler than the conditions signed during the previous war.

This is because some of the cities that have stayed neutral this time and those that have been cooperative with Japan have faced harsh conditions in the previous war.

On the contrary, some of the revolting cities have surrendered to King Belvedir before entering into conflict with our country, and have come under their umbrella under natural and relaxed conditions.

In other words, the treaty revision also serves as post-war processing, which had been shelved since the previous war.

"I want to keep in touch with your country. Are you dissatisfied?"

"Well, no way ... I would like to eliminate the tax payment ... No, I'm not dissatisfied. Japan will continue to build friendly relations with His Majesty."

The diplomats bowed deeply.

Thus the rebels' disposal was over.

later……

"Your Majesty, I will report."

Iar, returning as a diplomat to a Greek city under the influence of Lezad and Gehenna in the south, has returned.

The purpose of Iar was to get ready for peace while we were dealing with the revolting cities and solving strikes.

"Every city seems to have a will of peace. But ..."

According to Iar, cities are demanding reparations and liberation of prisoners.

They're terrible though they've lost.

Are you looking down at your feet?

You may think that the refusal of military service has not stopped in our country.

"I can't help it."

I looked at Raymond.

Again, war.

I have issued edicts throughout the country.

To defeat the coward who seduced our people from behind.

The collected force is 40,000.

As you can see from the fact that Japan's population is around 37,000, it is 10% of the population, that is, large mobilization.

Well, if you go to the battlefield for about a week, there is no serious damage to agriculture ...

Still, the large mobilization weighs on the national treasury.

So why did I collect so much force?

There are three reasons.

One is to show the world that the domestic problem has been resolved.

The second is for unity in Japan.

And finally, to succumb the Christian city.

Because I still didn't want to conquer the Greek city.

He thinks it will take another year for the country to be completely contained.

But war requires a cause.

If you miss this, you may not have a good cause.

Of course, if I can't, I will give up immediately.

Even if you force it, it will only be the second dance of this rebellion.

Right now, it is a matter of solidarity in the country.

Thus, the Second Conquest of the Southern Part began.

"I was able to march smoothly."

"I wouldn't have expected that His Majesty would lead the army so quickly. The enemy is completely off guard."

Bartolo drinks in good mood.

No enemy was visible before crossing the border and arriving at the original city state.

No scouts were found.

Apparently, he did not notice until our army appeared.

"But it was a war situation. Why are you so late in responding?"

Lymond bows curiously.

Japan and cities were in tension.

Normally, be on your guard. Normally ...

"Because it's a democracy, and each city is fragmented. You haven't decided yet to fight or peace with me."

The parliament rubs it and the city rubs it.

In the meantime, I was armed at an unexpected rate and approached by the army.

I guess it was a bad thing.

"And your Majesty. What will you do?"

"First of all, let's make a surrender recommendation."

The enemy is not ready to intercept.

If you want to take offense, it will be possible in one day.

But it is easier if you surrender.

"Ial. You tell me the surrender. You've already talked to the influential people in this city once?"

"Yes, I think this city is relatively moderate, so I will surrender soon."

Iar rides a horse and approaches the castle gate alone.

Immediately, a small window-like gate attached to the castle gate opened, welcoming Iar.

In about three hours, the gate opens and Iar comes out.

After that, shirtless men who tied their arms with ropes follow.

It indicates that there is no resistance.

Iar was smiling proudly.

In other words, can we assume that this city will surrender?

Thus, the first city fell in the form of a bloodless castle.

A large wedge was to be driven into the unity of the Christians.