Our country's current industry is paper and salt.
　To these are added the recently taken boxwood (garnet).

　Even today, these three things keep the country's finances in check.
　But we need as much money as we can get.

　Now the flood control, capital construction and road construction will begin.
　We'll also need money for other things, such as the production of ironware and the spread of horses and cattle.

　Besides, I want to spread the money economy in the country as soon as possible. I think we need other industries for that.
　The state has a monopoly on making paper, iron, and boxwood (garnet).

　That will increase the state's income, but it won't make the people richer.
　Besides, our people don't use paper and only a few landowners buy the boxwood (garnet).

　It is important to get foreign currency, but it is also important to increase domestic demand.
　They need to have a product that the common people in King Losey's country can get excited about and buy.


　For the time being, I've been thinking briefly about encouraging the production of whiskey, vodka, grappa and other alcoholic beverages.
　If we change our current single barrel distillers to continuous distillers, we can make mass production of spirits.
　I only know how the continuous distiller works, but I'll leave it to the craftsmen.

　I'm sure they can make something like that. As long as the performance isn't worse than the conventional distillers, we're good. It's just a matter of improving it over a few years.

　If it's wine, they are making it in every village.

　All we have to do is to make it mature properly instead of exporting it without aging it.
　Well, it will take three years or so before we can export it in earnest.

　Grappa can be matured for about six months, so we will make it aggressively.
　The profit margin will be high because you can reuse the lees that have been discarded so far.

　I don't recommend beer.
　I'm not sure, but Adelnians and Cilician people don't seem to like beer.

　Originally, Adelnians drink wine with water.
　They think beer that is drunk and not diluted with water is barbaric.

　Barley is not very popular in the first place, as it is largely a food for livestock.
　That's probably why they don't like beer.

　Vodka is made of barley, but it's probably okay.
　Some people drink vodka by mixing it with water, and it's not meant to be drunk in the first place.

　Well, there are some people who drink it like it's bathed in water.


　And the recommendation to grow flax and hemp.
　The question that bothers me is the question of what to do with hemp.


　'What shall we do with hemp?'
　I asked Julia and Tetra.

　It's a known fact, but hemp is a drug.
　Naturally, if we encourage its cultivation, there will be people who will grow hemp for recreational use.

　It is extremely difficult to crack down on it.

　Originally, there were many farming communities that grew hemp in King Rosais' country, so they did not prohibit its cultivation.
　It would take away jobs and would not be able to meet the demand for fiber in the country.

　But after all, marijuana is a drug.
　Well, I've often heard that "marijuana is less toxic than tobacco".

　I've never tried tobacco or marijuana (that's true), and I don't need either of those things.
　If it's not a fad, it's better to stay out of fashion.

　It would make it less safe and increase health care costs.
　It would also be a source of funding for anti-social organizations.

　I feel that a trend at this stage can be put out if you want to.
　If it becomes a habit, it is impossible to put out what can be put out.

　Nevertheless, clothes can be made from hemp.
　Recently, a large amount of wool has been coming in from the Equus tribe, so the demand can be met.
　But unifying the Adelunian peninsula would likely increase demand more than supply.

　The number of deaths from puerperal fever will also decrease, as they are spreading the disinfection process using spirits via spellcasters.
　Since the wheeled sterilization method is also beginning to spread, albeit slowly, the production of food will also increase significantly.

　This will increase the demand for clothing in the future.

　
　Should we avoid the drug epidemic by making hemp a monopoly?
　Should we encourage the cultivation of hemp so that we can meet the demand for clothes?


　'It should be a monopoly. We should encourage the production of flax, not hemp, for fiber. We don't need what we don't need. Drugs that make people look stupid should be regulated.
　First, Tetra expressed his opinion.

　Flax is a very common fiber in the west.
　My clothes are made of flax, too.
　It's softer than hemp. It also feels better than hemp.

　Well, flax is certainly good enough for me. Hemp may not go as far as recommending it.

　'Hmm, I think I can recommend it. You can't grow flax once, you can't grow a row of crops. On the other hand, hemp is capable of crop rotation, so it can be mass-produced. Besides, even if marijuana were regulated, it would still come in, wouldn't it?　He's a Cilician and a belligerent.

　Come to think of it, a lot of Cilician people were addicted to marijuana...
　If those guys get into the country, will it spread naturally?

　Cilician: "This is so much fun." "Adelian: "Seriously!　Let's give it a try!

　f*ck you, Cilician. Don't let the pure Adelnians go dark.

　'If we're going to forbid its use as a drug, we need to forbid trade with other countries. Otherwise, we might as well just open it up.

　Hmmm, I don't know what to do.

　'Well, let's stop recommending it for now. Let's just encourage the cultivation of flax for now. Let's stop being involved in the cultivation of hemp as a country. We'll encourage it when the demand increases and the supply becomes insufficient.

　Eventually I took a compromise.




　'Hey, the Almus recommends producing cattle, pigs and horses. You don't recommend sheep. Why?
　The Equus raise the sheep. We don't want trade friction. The Equus have a very strong military force.

　It's because of the Alva Mountains that the Equus and King Rosais' country have never clashed.
　It is not easy to cross the mountain range by horse.
　And it seems that the Equus tribe was not that interested in anything outside the mountain range.

　But now that they have formed an alliance, things are a little different.　
　It was very likely that they would come up with the idea of invading the rich King Rosais' country.

　So we're going to squash as much of the conflict as possible. Neighbors, you can never be too close to each other.

　For that matter, cows and pigs have no competition.
　Cows are good for labor and milk.
　Pigs get fat very quickly and are the best meat suppliers.

　We get our horses from the Equus.
　Equus horses are good for war horses but not for farm horses.

　If you buy your war horses from the Equus, you should produce your own farm horses.

　'I prefer river fish to pork.
　I prefer fruit to meat.

　I'm glad you're healthy, but that's why you're a little guy.


　'By the way,'
　Julia lowers her voice.
　'You said you were going to unite the Adelunian peninsula. Do you have plans for that in the near future?
　You mean the war.

　"Not for now. I just became a king myself. I'd like to concentrate on domestic politics for a while longer.
　Right now, they're being manned by construction.
　If we go to war, we'll have to interrupt it.

　At least after we finish training the standing army.





　How's the training going?
　I call up Ron, Rosward and Gram and ask them.
　Ron is in charge of heavy infantry, Rosward is in charge of cavalry, and Gram is in charge of archers and spearmen.

　First, Ron opened his mouth.
　''There is a difference in the level of proficiency between the soldiers who belonged to the standing army in the As territory and the newly joined soldiers, but for the most part they are doing well. In another month, we'll be able to bring them into battle.

　Heavily armed infantry, no problem.
　Next, Gram.

　''Originally, archery requires skill. The standing army this time includes people who have been archers for a long time and those gathered by hunters, so their skill level is reasonable. It's just........it's far from the level of skill I'm looking for. Also, they don't seem to be used to handling the longbow. Although the actual battle is quite possible.

　So the archers are fine.
　And then there's........Roseward.

　'Speaking of which, how's that blonde doing?　Are you still a soldier?
　I heard he bought himself a slave.

　Oh, you mean Villegal? He lost his fortune paying off a prostitute. He's a soldier in the service. Most of the other former slaves are like that, too. They just want more money or something.

　Law, that's good to hear.
　It's not a good thing that the Germanis are out of the picture. The loss of strength.

　''There's too much difference in skill level between the newly added cavalry and the old cavalry. It's out of the question.... Besides, the only ones who can resist the Equus tribe are the Germanic ex-slaves. I can't very well throw in a real battle, but........
　'Difficult?

　''Well cavalry is hard to train. I'm not asking for Equus levels. As long as you can fight decently, that's all that matters.

　It's impossible to beat the Equus.
　They are born cavalrymen.


　''Is there going to be a war in the near future?''
　Ron asked.

　'No, I'm not going to wake you up now. But there's a small chance that I could be woken up.

　King Rosais's country has grown in power in Icky.
　The population now exceeds 200,000.

　The population of King Berdibel's country in the south and King Evil's country in the west is about 100,000.
　It's not funny that they are considered dangerous.

　The stakes will be raised.
　There is a sufficient risk of something like the siege of Nobunaga.

　That's why a standing army is so important. It can be moved quickly. Without the permission of a wealthy family. I look forward to working with you.
　""I get it!"

　Well, we've learned that the standing army is fine.
　I guess it's safe for a while.

　Speaking of which, when are you guys getting married?　
　When I asked, all three of them blushed and turned away.
　They said it's not decided yet. Hurry up and set a date and time.




　"Bartolo. "Bartolo, what's it like in King Domorgal's country?
　'Yes. It seems you're in a tussle over succession issues.

　Bartolo is also responsible for our intelligence on King Domorgal's lands.
　I'm doing the same thing, but Bartolo, whose territory is adjacent to mine, knows more about it than I do.

　Why would he do that?
　'It wouldn't be good if the four nations of Domorgal, Evil, Belvedil and Equus laid siege to us, would it?

　The Equus are our allies, so they don't seem to have to worry about being betrayed, but...
　Because nothing is certain in this world.

　'Well Domorgal, I was wondering if Equus has any intention of invading our country. It's not something to worry about. Domorgal can't afford it, and Equus is a hypothetical ally. The problem is Evil and Belvedil. But as far as King Evil's country is concerned, I thought we could rest easy.

　And the reason?

　'King Evil is a cautious man. Things don't happen that easily. As long as Domorgal and Equus have no intention of invading our country, it will be difficult to establish a siege. King Evil will not make a move.

　On the other hand, if Domorgal settled down and Equus changed his mind, it was possible.

　'What about Belvedil?'
　'Well I don't know. It's just that the king of that country doesn't like the rise of a country. It was King Belvedere who supported King Ferrum's independence. So it's quite possible. But........I can't imagine that the other three countries will move on when they are unwilling to do so.

　Hmmm ... I mean, it's all good for now.

　'I see. By the way, what do you think of our alliance with the Cilician cities?
　'Hmmm, that's good, isn't it?　It won't be a detriment to us. Did you have a meeting with him?
　Ains. That's what they're talking about in Lezad.

　I mean, it's just out.
　That's Ains out there. I think he's trying to leverage my power in Rezad to expand his reach.

　An alliance with Rezad would be a check on Belvedere.


　Why don't you go ahead and do it?
　Hmm?
　'It's your honeymoon. Why not visit Rezad, Gehenna and Nemeth while you're at it?


　That might be ... a good idea.