Rise of the Lord of Mount and Blade

Has not been around the inner city a few times, the mayor of Mein City got the news and rushed over, and the mayor also came with the vice president of the city’s business guild. -President, Richard naturally had no reason not to see them, so he took them to the study in the so-called palace.

The former Earl of Mein was also captured in the war. He and his family only took away their own property when they left the city, and the furniture and so on that were inconvenient to take away were kept. This is actually cheaper for Richard, and it also allows him to avoid the embarrassing situation of living in without furniture.

Sitting on a chair with a yellowed wool cushion, Richard summoned Mein Mayor Fulk and Chamber of Commerce President Yuge and Vice-President Robin. Fulk is an old man nearly half a hundred years old. His beard and hair are mixed with many white silks. Although his face is old with many age spots, he looks quite energetic; Huger and Robin are not Richard imagined. They look like businessmen with a big belly and poop. The two are tall and short, of medium build, with neat and tidy hair combed, and a trace of bright light flashes through their eyes from time to time.

After the three of them entered the study, they stroked their chests and introduced themselves to Richard who was sitting, and expressed their intentions by the way.

Fulke is here to meet Richard, the new monarch. He also brought a notepad with a yellowed edge, ready to introduce Richard to Mein City, and the two The president of the commerce guild came to me about the future commercial trade of Meinling, and would like to ask Richard’s views and opinions on commercial development.

This is also quite normal. In this era, the commercial tax of each country is different. It is often the tax law that changes to a lord. The difference is that some lords know how to relax and let wool When the wool grows up and then cut it, some start the work before the wool grows out. The latter is the most feared by the merchants, which does not give them the opportunity to develop. Therefore, when they encounter such a lord, the local business develops. But it will be hit.

Richard also understood their concerns. Therefore, after the two businessmen expressed their intentions, he first asked how the former earl collected taxes. After he asked, Fulk, who knew best Answered for him.

“Lord, the former earl mainly collects sales tax, cargo transit tax and trade concession tax. The sales tax is 70% of the total value. The transit tax collects 50% of the total value of the goods, and the concession tax is Pay a certain tax every month.”

To be honest, Richard doesn’t know much about trade matters. He scratched his head and felt that he shouldn’t until someone with relevant knowledge came to help. It is better to change the policy of the predecessor rashly, and the tax collected by the former earl is still low compared to some nobles he has seen. Other nobles will also charge a road and bridge tax and other messy taxes, but there is no tax here.

So, Richard said to the two businessmen: “For the time being, follow the former earl’s policy and do not need to change it.”

hearing this, both of them are nodded. This result is for them. It’s not bad either. If there is a saying, no change is the best change.

After getting the answer, the two stopped staying, and left together. After they left, Fulk handed over the sheepskin book to Richard, and said, “Lord, This is the population report and financial records of Mein City and nearby villages.”

Richard nodded took it, pinching the yellowed corners with his fingers, and flipping it gently, the eye was full of pages. Bailey’s text, he frowned subconsciously and looked up towards Fulk. Although he could understand Bailey’s text, Fulk directly gave him the text written in Bailey’s text, which made him doubt the other party. Ability and attitude.

Folk quickly reacted to Richard’s gaze, a cold sweat rose behind him, and he quickly said: “Lord, please allow me to dictate for you.”

” No more.” Richard shook the head, coldly said: “Don’t have another time.”

Then, he lowered his head and continued to check the contents of the sheepskin book.

According to the census conducted after the war, there are 5,123 people who own real estate and live in Mein, and they can recruit more than 1,800 conscripts at one time. There are a hundred and 82 soldiers who have been recruited to join the city defense army. Most of them are equipped with the simplest leather armor and carry cheap lances and shields. There are three villages around Mein City. The total population of these villages is more than 600 people. Richard can also canonize these villages if he wants to.

There are many tax items in Mienling, such as poll tax, real estate tax, agricultural tax, handicraft tax, sales tax plus various miscellaneous taxes. Although a single tax does not get much money, the quantity One more, the lord can get a considerable amount of tax every year or even every month. The equivalent to is sitting and receiving the money. For this, they only need to pay the obligation to protect the civilians, and this obligation is also in some cases. You can basically ignore it.

Deducting salary, military expenses, building maintenance fees, and taxes to the Level 1 lords, Richard can get at least 1,200 Silver Coins from Mein City and its subordinate villages every month. The money was more than enough for him to raise cavalry and hacking troops. After reading the financial records, Richard knew that the time had come for him to expand his army.

Putting down the sheepskin book satisfactorily, Richard looked towards Fulk, and said: “It’s business as usual at the moment, no changes are needed. Oh, by the way, I need a population report for the entire Mien Ling, you know Where to put it.”

“If I remember correctly, Mr. Alfons of the city defense army took it away.” Fulk replied.

After speaking, he remembered one thing, and said: “My Lord, since the kingdom of Bailey withdrew from the Nyon, the actions of those thieves have become rampant again. Before you come, I will I have received several reports about road robbers.”

“oh?” Richard eyes slightly narrowed, and then stretched out again. He nodded, said: “I understand, after I deal with it, After the incident, someone will be sent to wipe out the robbers, you can go back and sort out the report to me.”

“Understood.” Fulk responded.

“Do you have anything else?” Richard crossed his fingers on his chin, looked at Mayor Mein, and asked,

“Nothing.” Fulk shook the head and said: “I’ll leave first, Sir Sir.”

In response, Richard nodded, Fulk picked up the sheepskin book, turned and walked out of the study. After he left, Richard did. The commander of the city defense army, Alfons, was invited over. Because of Alfons’ presence, the city of Mein temporarily cancelled the two positions of sheriff and city defense officer. Richard called him over and wanted to return to the city. Enling’s population report, on the one hand, deals with the handover of urban defense affairs.