Daughters can still be heirs if nothings left, right? We arent agnatic, are we?
After the fall of Luathbas, the local leaders noticed that it did coincide with rule of two queens in a row, and so abandoned the Luathbasian model and returned to either male-primogeniture or salic law (female's descendants excluded).
You decide to abstain from participation but give the commanders your blessing.
A week later their troops arrive in Donuth; a week later you receive first report.
Apparently, they scored a minor or major victory, depending on perspective - using element of surprise, they broke up an army of 1.300 stationed at the border, which was belonging to one of Donuth's son, Dau. Said son was slain by Methiant arrow to the face.
Next morning you receive news that the Cydwyls invaded the northern half of Donuth as well, pushing over 12.000 men into the conflict - splitting these into three armies that march toward Rainbow Lizard mountains, Tven peaks and the Donuth's fortified palace.
1096 AD, Winter
4
Your Army sends a report, after getting into a fight with 2.500 men of Aza, one of Donuth's son, your soldiers had to move back a bit to regroup and resupply.
Few days later, after you're done spending hours in the library with your wife (who was too absorbed by her histories to notice your attempts at seduction), when the Treasurer and the Advisor step inside, bearing several scrolls. They don't look happy at all.
"My liege, forgive the intrusion, but the Treasurer has something to say." The Treasurer steps forward and takes off his beret.
"King Yoe! I'm sad to announce that corruption has planted firm roots into the taxation and administration of our glorious country. Me and my loyal, trusted aides has been looking into the books of accounting for last few years. While we were doing the math, we have discovered that various minor and major officials has been siphoning small amount of money earned from selling of jewels, silver ore and proxy trade of Gubtan spices. Ten governors, six military officers and almost sixty minor oficials could be charged with taking of bribes and stealing of Kingdom's money." He then presents you with the a ledger full of monetary information; these numbers are far lower than what you thought you had!
(Economy has been adjusted from
7 to 5)
"Before you become filled to brim with anger," The Treasurer continues, "Let me explain the reason behind this - it is because we develop in land and profits, but lack the people to properly check everything twice. The bureaucracy, especially in matters of coinage, need to be expanded; new offices created and more people hired."
"Do you have plans for such a new system?"
"Well yes. But the sheer amount of people working our numbers and books will require lots of annual expenses; for now we have the profitable mines and trade with Gubta but who knows what will happen in the future. My aides and I however are sure we can bring you the project written down in vellum in few months' time." The Advisor coughs.
"My liege, there's also matter of the corrupt officials. Stealing money from the Crown is a major offense, and thus these unscrupulous men should be dealt with." You think for a while about all this.
About the bureaucracy reform...
A) Yes, we will reform the bureaucracy to make sure our nation runs smoothly!
B) Naw, no need to reform, just a cleansing will do!
As for punishment of corrupt officials...
A) -
B) Tax them heavily! Money stolen will become money recovered!
C) Fire them and find competent replacements, should be enough.
D) Execute the most corrupt ones and deal major punishments to others to make sure nobody tries this again!
//No split votes pls.
//EDIT: Fixed some errors v;
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