Not a Witch

She sat under a parasol, and the people in front of her began to report on the results of the inspection.

The first is a young official from the Ministry of Agriculture: "The price of grain here is three times that of the inland provinces, and the supply is even in short supply.".

Then there are people from the Ministry of Commerce, "Many inland necessities are in short supply, such as iron utensils, salt, coarse cloth, etc.,"

The observation point of the Armament Department is different. "These beasts are tall and tall. Although they are not as nutritious as the inland provinces, their strength is still not to be underestimated. In addition, the fur they sell can be used to make many military supplies."

Lorraine Hill picked up the black tea that Mira had made for her, took a sip, and continued to ask.

"If you were the supreme leader of Crancia, how would you treat these orcs on the grassland?"

Hearing this question, the young officials below immediately became interested, and various whispered discussions rang out.

Some of them want to use it as a dumping market, some want to use these orcs as cheap mercenaries, and some want to conquer this land.

"Leaving aside the rest, if it is to conquer this land, what price will Clancia have to pay, and what benefits will it gain?"

Lorraine Hill actually doesn't have much dislike for the current orcs.Maybe humans and orcs once had a deep hatred, but after nearly 2000 years of war and cleansing, these hatreds have long been repaid and dispelled.

Especially after knowing the origin of the orcs from the ruins, there is no barrier. The intelligent creatures on this planet, tracing their origins, are actually different branches of ancient humans.

But she also knows that she can't just rely on her own ideas. She has to understand the current views of the Klancians and convert and persuade most people in the country before she can implement some policies.

"Considering the physique and strength of the orcs, it will take about 30 regular Kelanthian troops, and it will take 1-2 years of conquest to defeat them."

An officer in the Ministry of Armaments estimated, but he didn't know much about the post-war affairs.

A young man wearing glasses helped to adjust the frame and added, "In order to maintain the system, we have to station at least 8 standing troops. This is when the law and order are good. In addition, we have to build castles and establish supply lines."

"The advantage is that we can turn the grassland into Crancia's pasture, providing a large amount of cattle and sheep."

"A large amount? No, no, no..." A young man from the Ministry of Commerce stood up.

"Not so much. We have to transport food for these people on the grassland, otherwise they won't hand over their cattle and sheep, because those are their last food reserves and their lifeline. If we really want to be strong, we will spend more Too much military spending is not cost-effective."

"So I suggest to use it as a vassal. We can exchange a little food for a lot of fur, which can save a lot of unnecessary military expenses."

Others started arguing again. At this time, a radical young man said: "Why don't you be cruel and just clean up these orcs and let the people of our country develop them..."

Although he didn't directly say killing but replaced it with cleaning, the understatement in it still made others feel a little scared.

"This is wrong." A clear voice came from above.

Lorraine Hill put down the teacup in his hand, and sighed in his heart, no matter what era, there are always some cruel and extremely direct people.

"I'm not simply saying that this kind of thinking is bad from a moral point of view, but that this approach will bring extremely bad consequences."

"If it's not a life-and-death struggle, bloody enmity, this kind of practice is not good."

"Perhaps what you think is very simple, everything will be fine after killing the enemy."

"But it's not a person, it's a race, and it's not a person, it's a race that bears this guilt."

"A man's mistakes may be purged and repaid by his death or punishment."

"But a race cannot repay in this way, because repayment means extermination."

"Of course you can say that if I kill, I will kill. But killing a race, this kind of thing is hard to hide, and sooner or later, it will be known to your descendants, outsiders, etc."

"At that time, how do you let the other party accept such a fact?"

"If you teach your children to be a good person, but as an ancestor, you do something that violates the professor's beliefs, it is like smashing the fine porcelain you made yourself, and your other words become no longer possible. letter."

"Or you want to argue again. You can say that you have taught your children to be cruel, ignore the rules, and do everything they can. Then it will be difficult for such descendants to trust and cooperate with each other."

"Groups, organizations, and countries are based on rules and cooperation. Such a division of labor can greatly improve efficiency, and it is also necessary for civilization to enter the next era."

"A purely single individual is no match for a well-trained group."

"Unity means strength, while separation means being weak also means being eliminated."

"The unity of words and deeds can lead to a clear mind and a will like steel. If you only build up a good name in normal times, you will temporarily put aside when you see the benefits, and you will be greedy for the benefits. If you are like this, you know small gifts but no great righteousness. How can you build the faith of a country. "

"Why did the west wind rot, why the weak Crancia spread like wildfire in just one year, why everyone abides by the law and trusts the country."

"The source of everything lies in its righteousness and righteousness, which is the most basic thing to maintain a country."

"And now, for this trivial benefit, are you going to break the foundation of your own existence?"

Lorraine Hill stood up and walked slowly past the group of young people.All these young officials bowed their heads in silence, not daring to look directly at the silver-haired girl, as if they were ashamed of their naive remarks and thoughts just now.

During this period of getting along, the sage, Lorraine Hill, was approachable and rarely reprimanded them, so that they gradually let go of the awe they had in the past.

Until today, they recalled for a while that this seemingly 16-year-old girl is the spiritual leader of this huge country, the mentor of thousands of revolutionary troops, and the existence that can change the fate of countless people's lives with just a few clicks.

"Don't say such things lightly in the future. You have to know how heavy the weight is, enough to bury a country or a nation."

"Yes!"

Chapter 71 Future plans

At night, the hotel outside the market.

The walls made of dark blue stones are filled with some kind of silt, and covered with a delicate outer layer, which is solid and beautiful.Since the founding of Crancia, this style of architecture has been common everywhere, and it has played an excellent transitional role.

Lorraine Hill is currently on the second floor of the hotel, sitting by the open window, watching the market in the distance.

In the evening, the border market will be closed.This is because in the past, there were often incidents of theft and deception at night. After all, it is dark and the vision is not good, and some people with evil intentions will make various small tricks.

So much so that the market was simply closed at night, which can save manpower for maintenance and allow everyone to have a good rest.

The tavern is brightly lit, and from time to time there are lively conversations, the sound of wine glasses colliding and liquid pouring, as well as the sound of bards plucking strings, telling the beautiful and magical legends on the grassland.

Most of these poets are humans, and a few are orcs.

"That day, the morning sun rose from the ground, and the girl in the flame dress sang in the wind."

"Ah, the ancient legend comes to the world again, just like a fairy who came into the world."

"With a wave of her hand, the ashes of the earth revealed green shoots, and the green life germinated again."

"That is the wind of abundance, that is the song of wonder."

...

"The girl born of flame, the crimson diva, Alani."

With the girl's keen sense of hearing, the singing voice that was separated by a distance of nearly a hundred meters and within the wall was extremely clear.What I have done has inadvertently become a legend in the poet's mouth.A strange and complicated emotion lingered in Lorraine Hill's heart.

Curious, shy, proud, restless, the list goes on.

"Miss." With the sound of footsteps on the wooden steps, a girl with rabbit ears appeared on the second floor, holding a plate in her hand, which contained today's dinner.

The warm bread, the fragrant barbecue, etc. seem to be good.

After Lorraine Hill reprimanded everyone during the day, Mira also became cautious, for fear of offending the girl.It was also the first time she heard Lorraine Hill's harsh tone, which was completely different from before.

In fact, the image of Lorraine Hill has changed several times in her heart.

In the early years, she was a great hero who saved herself and her mother. Later, she became a legendary sage who changed the entire race and country. After getting along with her a lot, she felt like a gentle and kind 16-year-old girl. Today, she feels like a strict elder.

It's really hard to imagine that such different temperaments are wonderfully integrated in this girl, making people feel nothing unusual, as if she was born like this.

Changeable but pure, like light and wind.

Lorraine Hill turned his head, looked at Mira who walked in and nodded, unknowingly the girl with rabbit ears was as tall as himself.

"Has Mira eaten?"

"I've already eaten in advance."

Mira put the dinner plate aside, then took out the plate and placed it on the table, then stopped and clamped the plate to the white apron in front of her.Today, she is wearing a maid outfit, which is inexplicably suitable.

Lorraine Hill ate dinner slowly and let Mira sit in the front seat.

"Has Mira ever been to the grassland?"

"No, I grew up in the Tisilan Mountains, and the farthest I went was to the King's Capital of Clancia. I used it as a backup to support Lord Kanda's Knights..."

"Later, I studied in the capital for a period of time, and the angel sequence has become more stable and improved a lot. By the way, Alia came to the capital with me at that time, but she went to Emenas to study later."

Aaliyah is Mira's good friend, a girl with black rabbit ears, whom Lorraine Hill once met at the school in the Tithilan Mountains.

"Hasn't Mira ever wanted to go to Emenas?"

"Thought about it, but actually I want to visit the sanctuary more, because I practice the angelic sequence. As for Emenas, Alia has gone, so I don't have to go. When she comes back, she will take those interesting Tell me funny things."

"The relationship is really good."

Under Lorraine Hill's soft admiration, Mira also relaxed slightly after talking, not as nervous as before.

"What do you think of the orcs on the grassland?"

"Well, although they are all of the same race as orcs, in fact we have not had formal communication for nearly a thousand years, and we have already parted ways."

"There will be no hatred, and there will be no special affection."

"Your Highness, if you have any thoughts, just tell us directly, don't have too many scruples, our family will follow any decision you make." Mira said this, and Lorraine Hill did not feel any hesitation from it.

"Do all the other Rabbit Ears think this way?" She was slightly surprised.

"Yes, Your Highness." Seeing Lorraine Hill asking, Mira explained again.

"Actually, you don't have to worry too much about our opinions. In fact, as long as you open your mouth, many ideas will quickly spread."

Is this so, Lorraine Hill thought, he still didn't have the consciousness to become a leader of a country.

Slowly sorting out the experience in the past history books, maybe to become a king or leader, one must have some kind of determination, and withstand all kinds of pressure to do something.

All things will not spontaneously become ideal, and need to be changed step by step.

After trying to understand the source of the hesitation in his heart, Lorraine Hill no longer struggled.

If you don't understand it, spread it widely so that more people can understand and support it.

If there are obstacles, we will solve them one by one and open up a way forward.

She is no longer alone. Although she was promoted to this position, she also decided to take responsibility for the country and change many things.

She wanted the orcs on the Gufia Grassland to be incorporated into Crancia.

In this way, Clancia will be able to obtain a vast land for animal husbandry, breeding, and agricultural development, as well as a large number of excellent labor forces.At the same time, the Gufia Grassland will also receive support from Clancia, such as food, education, medical care, daily necessities, life improvement and so on.

This has many advantages for each other.

But it is not without resistance, racial differences, suspicion, distrust, rejection, etc. must be resolved one by one, otherwise it will become the fuse of civil strife in the future.