Rise of the Empire Total War

On May 4, 1113 in the continental calendar, which is the Youth Day of another world, Richard returned safely to Nord City with his early general guard.

As soon as he returned to Nord City, the chief financial officer, Volkoma, found Richard. Holding the scroll with the recorded text in his hand, he saluted respectfully before saying, "Your Majesty Caesar, this year's tax It has been stored, this is the bill record, please have a look."

"Bill records?" Only then did Richard remember that it was time to pay taxes in spring, so he took the bill from Walcomer and examined it carefully.

This year's tax is not much different from the figure estimated in the system. There are 24,300 silver Taylors. In addition, because of the custom of paying taxes with things in the Middle Ages, many things have been collected and have not been exchanged. Into Silver Taylor. Some of the more than 24,000 silver Taylors were collected from the direct administration of the royal family, and some were handed over from other nobles. Not only that, the tribute from the Principality of West Connahta and the indemnity from the Kingdom of Ramirez are also on the way. According to the ceasefire contract a few years ago, the Kingdom of Ramirez needs to pay 20% of its national income every year for a period of ten years, but now only three years have passed, and there are still seven years to wait for the money to be collected.

While Richard was looking at the bill, Walcoma seemed hesitant to speak, he thought for a while, and then said: "Your Majesty, it was previously agreed with the Kingdom of Ravana to marry Stephanie after the wedding. I don't know when you plan to start the trip with the Queen."

"What?" Richard froze. He raised his head and focused on Walcoma. It took him a while to show a sudden realization, and said, "Why did I forget about this? Traveling can be done at any time." It can all start, after the war with Pravia Kingdom is over, there are no major matters." "Then, I will send someone to discuss with Lord Douglas, Ravana's chief financial officer." Volkoma Said.

"You are responsible for this matter." Richard said, focusing on the bill again, and then he added: "Don't spend too much money, the kingdom's silver coins cannot be wasted."

"Follow your will, Your Majesty." After finishing speaking, Volkoma took his leave and left.

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Half a month later, after the joint organization of the two governments, Richard and Stephanie returned to Cuban Island again, starting from Cuban Island for a cruise, accompanied by not only the cabinet members of the two countries, but also Richard's subordinates The elite Imperial Guards brigade (the newly formed Imperial Guards of the Kingdom of Ravana were originally prepared to accompany them, but in the end, Stephanie left them in the capital, and instead let only a dozen palace knights accompany them). After spending the night in Brandenburg on the Königsberg on Cuban Island, the parade first circled Nuremberg and then traveled between six towns along paved avenues, Richard riding his beloved The war horses walked at the front of the team, and the civilians they met along the way saw them and hurriedly stood by the side of the road and took off their hats to pay tribute.

The cruise on Cuban Island only lasted for one day (this is also because the area of ​​Cuban Island is not large), and the team drove to the port town that night. After resting there for one night, they took a boat across the sea to Bell Port and started Journey to the Kingdom of Ravana.

It is worth mentioning that Port Bell was forcibly controlled by Richard during the Ravana civil war, and all the officials inside were replaced by Richard's people. However, the local officials are still the same after the war has ended for so long. That batch, was not replaced by Stephanie who took over.

Richard wondered if it was because Stephanie trusted herself too much, so she also trusted the people she appointed? He didn't know, and he didn't intend to ask.

Nothing in Port Belle has changed much. Some of the wall stacks that were demolished in the offensive and defensive battle of Port Belle a year ago because of the need to add artillery to the city wall have already been repaired at this time, and the traces of previous wars cannot be seen with the naked eye.

The port of this city is still so prosperous. Every day, a large number of merchant ships loaded with goods come in and out, and they are moored. The bare-chested workers are working hard to carry heavy goods, sweating like rain for a day's wages.

The streets are full of people, and every day you can see all kinds of people contributing their pockets to the city's tax revenue.

I forgot to mention that although the textile workshop donated to Richard by Douglas' elder brother Osleta eight years ago can no longer provide Richard with so much money, it can still give Richard at least eight or nine thousand a year. (the money is not included in Richard's state tax revenue, and in a sense, the money is privately owned by Richard).

There is no way to do this. With a boss who doesn't care about things like Richard, it's good if he doesn't decline to the point of bankruptcy, so don't think about going further.

After two days of cruising in the territory of Bell, the team headed for the direct control of the royal family of Ravana. On the way, the team passed the ruined Sios Manor. Here, Richard defeated Bandak and Jutian. Allied forces, and personally ordered the hand artillery to shoot and kill the two usurpers, and now revisiting the old place, it is indeed mixed feelings.

I don’t know if it’s an illusion, but everyone has a feeling that the plants growing here are more lush than those in other places, and the colors are more vivid, especially the red flowers dotted in the grass. Like soaked.

After stopping in front of the ruins of Sios Manor for a while, the team set off again, and finally arrived in the city of Ravana that afternoon. In this ancient capital, Richard and Stephanie met the warmest welcome. The citizens of Vannes are not only welcoming their beautiful queen, but also the former Lord Protector who saved the kingdom from danger, today's King Richard.

When the army entered the city, with the appearance of Richard and Stephanie, the whole city was filled with cheers. This was something Richard could not have predicted. He never imagined that he could be outside Cuban Island The place is warmly welcomed by the residents, especially these residents are the natives of this world, ordinary natives who do not have systematic loyalty blessings.

For a while, he had a feeling of being available to the people. The flow of people moved into the city with Richard's team. At this time, Richard observed the buildings on both sides of the street. The traces of the war have been completely erased, and the location that was bombed by the catapult in his memory has also been rebuilt. There are new houses built, which can be seen directly, because those newly built houses are more eye-catching than the surrounding houses, and there is no sense of time passing on them.

After being sent to the Fabrizi River, the crowd had to stop, because ordinary civilians were not allowed to enter the aristocratic district, and even today's special day would not change, so the citizens gathered by the river, watching them fully armed The imperial guard escorted the two kings into the gate of the noble district, and then the gate was slowly closed, completely blocking their sight.