Chapter 312
“Customs Union?”
Myron and Henry asked in surprise.
Paul nodded: "Yes, a customs union. The members of the alliance will formulate unified tax laws, abolish customs clearance within the country, cancel the collection of consumption taxes and domestic duties, and allow the free flow of goods."
Myron thought for a moment and understood what Paul meant. Once this so-called customs union and related tax-free policies are established, it will definitely be of great benefit to Arda and Bailding. The people in these two places are not rich now. , the various industries developed through Paul's hands were extremely dependent on exports, and canning processing among them relied heavily on the import of "raw materials" such as fruits, vegetables, and meat from other places. Once the tariffs along the way disappear, you get the best of both worlds.
Paul added next to him: "Of course, we still have to retain tariffs on goods outside the alliance members, and we have to protect our own manors and various workshops!"
"Well...that sounds like Not bad..." Henry twirled his mustache while thinking about the possible benefits and possible disadvantages of the reservation proposal.
Paul said temptingly on the side: "Your Majesty, Duke, if you support my proposal, I can open some agricultural equipment to your territory..."
Henry was interested upon hearing this: "Oh? Are you talking about that magical [harvester]?"
When he was running around in the Anti-Usurr Alliance, he heard that Alda had created a magical agricultural machinery. Just one mule and one person could harvest grain from a large area of land in a short time.
"Haha, it's not just the harvester." Paul said with a smile: "There are also cultivators for plowing, threshers for threshing - which can peel off the ears of grain from the straw and separate the grains, and sowing machines. Seed drills - capable of sowing several rows at a time, as well as mowers, root cutters, mills, etc."
One after another, the names of equipment that he had never heard of jumped out of Paul's mouth. Henry was stunned and stunned. He couldn't help but ask: "Oh my God, Paul, do you have a large number of artificers working under you?"
Paul nodded: "Uh... I did recruit a lot of artificers from the south, let them Let me realize some ideas that I accidentally came up with."
In addition to Guy Burns, Hansel successively recruited many unsuccessful magicians from Jingyao and other places. He made great contributions to the "agricultural modernization" of Arda and Bailding.
“Oh, no wonder, these ideas of yours are quite powerful.”
After listening to Henry's words, Paul stuck out his tongue in his heart. He was able to create them so quickly because he knew the structure and working principles of these machines based on the information he collected in his previous life.
While leading the army to Cente, Paul observed along the way and found that the duchy of Manda was a good place to develop agriculture, with fertile land, flat terrain and abundant water resources.
So he came up with the idea of building Manda into a [big granary], and the land under his direct control was devoted to paving the way for future industry.
Although Paul offered a very tempting offer, Henry still did not agree to Paul immediately, "Paul, I'd better think about this again. I think we should find more people to get together with." Discuss and discuss.”
“Of course, of course.” Paul agreed: “This kind of thing cannot be rushed. Take your time and discuss more.”
At this moment, the guard's voice sounded at the door: "Sir Erwin Schroeder has arrived -"
Henry said happily: "Knight Schroeder is finally here. Paul, you are really, actually. Let your soldiers live outside the city. Schroeder also has a weird temper. You see, it is not convenient to discuss anything with him."
Paul shook his head. Retort: "Stationing in the city will weaken their will to fight. No, no, absolutely not." While the two were talking, Schroeder came in, followed by two others. Neither Paul nor Myron recognized him, but Henry stood up immediately: "Isn't this Sir Hal Duke, the deputy commander of the Watcher Corps? How did you come to Center?"
Paul and Myron looked at each other: "Watcher Legion?"
They knew that this was a legion stationed in the Rodan Valley in the northeast of the kingdom and was directly loyal to His Majesty the King. The Watcher Legion shoulders an important responsibility - to defend against the orc invasion from the steppes.
Schroeder saluted the three Pauls, turned to Paul and Myron and said: "Yes, these two are Sir Duke and his attendant Arthur from the Watcher Legion. Duke Jazz was a good friend of mine when I was serving in the Watcher Corps.”
Then I introduced Paul and others to Duke.
After listening to Schroeder’s introduction, Paul remembered that Schroeder had served in the Watcher Legion before. From previous chats, he learned that he seemed to be because of his relationship with the lords in the Northeast. It was a bit awkward and I had to choose to retreat to my hometown.
Hal Duke led the attendants to salute Paul and the other three. He first said hello to Henry and Myron, and finally turned to Paul: "Count Paul Grayman, although I have heard from Schroeder, I said it, but it still surprises me to see you so young.”
"Haha, thank you for your compliment."
Henry asked Schroeder and Duke to sit down, while Arthur stood behind Duke.
Paul said: "Sir Duke, please take me with you for a while. Let's talk about our affairs first. We'll be back soon. It's like this. Your Excellency, the Duke feels that there are many knights and troops in Manda following Maltz's rebellion. It’s not trustworthy. He plans to create a new army, and before that, he will lend us a group of soldiers to protect the security of the territory. I have no objection in principle, what do you think?”
Schroeder thought for a moment and answered. Said: "I agree. The training of new recruits is not a matter of a day or two, but the supplies..."
Henry interjected: "Don't worry about this, I will take care of the supplies for the Arda army here."< br>
Paul asked again: "How about selecting two battalions with more than a thousand people?"
Schroeder nodded: "Okay, what do you think, Duke?"
Henry said with a bit of toothache: "More than a thousand people, enough is enough."
Paul had talked to him about the food treatment of the Arda army, but for his own safety, just admit it! He, a dignified duke, could still feed and drink more than a thousand people.
So the three of them discussed some details of the garrison.
After discussing the garrison issue, Henry looked at Hal Duke. He asked with a hint of respect: "Excuse me, what is the purpose of Sir Duke coming here?"
Hal Duke first congratulated Henry on his becoming the new duke, and then said his intention: "I This trip is to confirm your views on our Watcher Legion.”
(End of Chapter)