Since I was reincarnated as a poor farmer in another world, I decided to lay bricks and build a castle

Is it about constantly securing the number of troops?

"That's right. Zen says that the number of people who want to enlist is increasing, but the increase is slowing down." So, perhaps in the future, more people will not volunteer because it is better to work normally than become a combatant. "

“That's right, don't worry about it as it stands, but there may be things like that.”

"Isn't that right? That's why I think it's better to put some sort of countermeasure in place from now on." What do you think of Ai? "

Listen to Ai's opinion on what he discussed with Zen.

Well, the Barca Mercenaries will decide on the Orient Army anyway.

I can command the army from the position of Secretary of Defense and Protector of the People, but that's why I can't just pull the guy around here into the army on my own.

We have to go through Parliament.

Therefore, you have to consult Eye, who knows the law better than anyone.

“Yes, I think we should consider the following system. It's about forcing. Would it be a duty for anyone living in the Orient to pass a bill to Congress that would make enlistment in the military absolute?”

"Well, that's the simplest way to solve it." So was the Kingdom of Fontana. You conscript at a certain age to create a sense of national unity, right? "

“That's right, the idea is that we can always secure a certain number of soldiers whenever there is a battle.”

"Hmm, that sounds like no harm to you." Conscription doesn't pose a particular problem, does it? "

"But perhaps the bill won't pass Congress. At least it is likely to be corrected.”

"Amendments in Congress? What do you mean?"

When I heard Ai nodding, I was told something unexpected.

Does that happen?

"The Orient is not the same as the Kingdom of Fontana or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland."

"I know that." There's no king, there's a council. "

"Yes, but there is a privileged class even without a king. There are first-class citizens, second-class citizens, and other people in this country."

That's right. I'm not very aware of it, but I am.

“Yes, and people living in this city also have different restrictions on where they live, how they inherit their property, and their right to vote in Congress, depending on the type of citizenship. Perhaps, but first-tier citizens who have the right to choose their MPs will not be happy with a bill that could lead them to the battlefield.”

"Oh, I see. That's what I'm talking about. First-tier citizens with money and rights are opposed to forced conscription. This means that it will be a law that targets second-class citizens and other people living outside the city."

“Yes, but I suspect it could also be seen as a problem later. When a country is rich, second-class citizens will wonder why they need to risk it.”

"So, who lives in a city is exempt?" The sense of unity in the whole country seems to disappear. "

“That may be the case. But I don't know if first-class citizens will listen to second-class citizens."

I see.

I wasn't very aware of it, but if you ask me, it might happen.

An eye that normally works in Congress and does politics for first-class citizens, and an eye that hears the voices of ordinary people in the Barca Church.

It may be that it is from the point of view of living such a dual life.

However, Congress will pass legislation that will only benefit first-class citizens.

Well, the Vulcan Party may be able to help us.

"Is there any other way?" If possible, in a way that motivated people are likely to gather. "

If so, shouldn't we adopt measures to increase the number of applicants?

"How to increase the number of applicants? Do you have a good idea?"

"I don't know if it's a good idea, but the current problem is that I think it's more profitable to be in a regular position than to be a combatant. If so, I think it would be more profitable to volunteer as a combatant than as a generalist.”

"Increase profits, or. Well, it's only natural to try to say that. Does that mean that if you become a soldier, you'll get more salary?"

“For the time being, that's fine, but later it might be more generous.”

“What are you talking about, for example?”

“I see. For example, if you volunteer and enlist, and complete your military duties for a long time, will you promise to pay for your living expenses every year after you retire?”

"How much do you pay for the year? If you're a soldier, you'll be able to play and live after you retire. That certainly seems very generous."

“Yes, there are many other things you can think of, such as losing interest rates, cutting interest rates, creating special citizenship rights, and so on.”

"That sounds interesting. Maybe even a Vulcan mercenary group that has nothing to do with the law. Let's see what we can do, Ai."

Got it.

Is it a system that gives you the money you need to live a year?

Anyway, you don't have to worry so much about the money, thanks to El-chan and En's system.

However, if there is such a delicious story from ordinary people, they may want to volunteer to become a soldier rather than do a normal job.

In the meantime, let's consider whether we can actually call it a pension system.

I thought about what would be the best thing to do in this country compared to the difference with conscription.