The actual function of the Fortress of Tours is currently the capital of Palchi, because Queen Alfret claimed that as long as she is the capital of Palchi, and she is where Li Tianhao goes, so when Li Tianhao was stationed in the fortress of Tours, this was actually the capital of Palchi. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

Of course, the fortress of Tours, as a military fortress, could not have satisfactory living conditions for the queen, and it did not have administrative and other facilities, but Palchi also had the administrative capital of Ashtidon, the economic capital of Durbans, and the city of Nirru as the old capital of their functions, so it would not have any practical impact on the operation of the country, the only problem was that it was too close to Arubania, and the security of Her Majesty and Her Royal Highness the princess was the most headache for the generals.

Alfrette was not at all concerned about the generals' concerns, and according to her theory, the best troops and best generals of Palchi were gathered here, and if these did not ensure the safety of the queen, then the entire territory of Palchi might not provide better protection.

Of course, everyone also understands that the queen's original intention of doing this is just to get along with her husband day and night, but if this news is known to Arubania, it will be troublesome enough for the other party to pour all the country's troops to attack the fortress of Tours.

After Li Tianhao welcomed Senas and Aram back, the first major discovery was the conflict between Mueller and his wife Elaine. Originally, this was Muller's housework, but unfortunately the couple were both important ministers of the imperial court, even if they didn't care about each other at home, they would definitely meet on official occasions, and the change in the attitude of the two people couldn't hide even if you wanted to pretend to be deaf and dumb, but everyone didn't know what to do and didn't know where to start, so they could only spend the day in an awkward atmosphere.

When there was no one, Li Tianhao called Mueller to ask the reason, Mueller naturally would not hide anything from the young master, but even if he and Pan revealed the truth, Li Tianhao was also helpless, this problem of not being able to give birth to a child is difficult for others to help, and finally Li Tianhao snorted for a long time before scratching his head and said: "Why don't I discuss with Tia and pass on the child I am currently pregnant with to you and your wife?" ”

"Young master, you can't!" Mueller hurriedly knelt down: "The young master's hospitality, the subordinates are grateful, but how can the young master's children succumb to the subordinates' mansions?" The subordinates will definitely take care of their own housework, please don't worry about the young master. ”

Seeing Mueller's resolute expression, Li Tianhao didn't want to say anything more, so he had to let him retreat.

Sending Mueller away, Li Tianhao soon received a letter from Ashtiton. The letter was sent by Prime Minister Wei Song, detailing the results of his administration in Palchi during the year.

During the year, all aspects of Palci improved: the Dils mountain region had a bumper grain harvest this year, the area of arable land had increased by almost half compared to last year, and the irrigation system built on the Naura River had become increasingly effective, and the economy of the whole region had been greatly improved; The agrarian and political reforms carried out in the old territory of Palci also began to get on the right track, and although the old aristocracy still had prejudices about the New Deal, the advantages of the New Deal were gradually seen by the common people, so that they were more and more willing to accept the benefits of the New Deal, and the nobles could hardly stop this fundamental change even if they were unwilling; The reforms in the regions of Epsmilton and Napertes, which had been conquered for a long time, were already very effective, and this year's grain production in that region was more than double the highest yield of previous years, and this year was not yet a good year; As for the grain-producing resorts of Efortans, Durbans, Ehititon and the Nara-River Delta, after the implementation of the new policy, grain production has also increased to varying degrees compared with the past. Overall, Palci is producing nearly 30 percent more grain this year than last year, and this figure will continue to increase in the coming years with the implementation of the New Deal.

In addition, due to the intensification of commercial activities along the Nera River, businesses along the Nera River have developed significantly, and the tax revenue received this year has increased by 20% compared to last year. In terms of overall gains, it was three or four times more than that of Palci before the unification of the sub-unit, so that Palci, who had been in a state of financial constraint, was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

In view of the above situation, Wei Song put forward several suggestions.

First, as a result of the increase in food production, it is foreseeable that the number of soldiers that can be raised throughout the Palchi country will reach 400,000 to 450,000. However, with the current national strength of Arubania, it needs at most 250,000 combat troops, and the rest needs about 70,000 or so security troops, so that the rich grain can be used to raise horses for war needs. According to Wei Song's calculations, Palch could raise the size of the cavalry force to 30,000 men, and this matter must be determined as soon as possible to ensure that there is enough time to select and train this cavalry force.

Second, as a result of the gradual financial easing, it is possible to appropriately increase the amount of investment in the construction of the First Fleet in Palci, so that the fleet can be formed more quickly and become a combat force, so as to gain sea supremacy in the Dichice Sea, so as to obtain the necessary strategic room for maneuver.

In addition, Wei Song also pointed out that the strategic location of the Jinting stronghold was very important, and suggested that Li Tianhao should eliminate all the Arubanian fleets within the Narrow Sea as soon as possible, and destroy the enemy's shipbuilding capabilities in this sea, so that the Narrow Sea would become the inland sea of Palchi, and then he could use the Jinting stronghold as a forward base to seek a war with the Arubanian fleet for maritime control in the Sindra Sea and Pas Bay.

After reading Wei Song's letter, Li Tianhao's face seemed to be bathed in a spring breeze. Wei Song's words all spoke to his heart, and the strategy he constructed in his heart was almost the same as Wei Song's, but he had to be realized step by step due to the constraints of objective conditions. Now Wei Song's letter is like a reassuring pill, it has given Li Tianhao enough confidence to greatly advance the strategic steps that were originally planned to be implemented in five or six years or even longer. With an economic base and an adequate food supply, Palci will be able to fight the war against Arubania in the future. And a new idea popped up in Li Tianhao's heart, that is, if he made a lot of profits in the trade with Frank, then why not use this money to hire Frank's hoplite regiment to join the battle sequence of Palci? This can not only consume the actual combat ability of the Frank country, but also better grasp the strengths and weaknesses of this army, so that even if there are some changes in the future, the Palci army can calmly deal with it.

As a result, Li Tianhao decided to continue the assault on Arubania until Palci was ready to launch a full-scale war.

However, Li Tianhao's plan did not have a chance to be implemented, because his opponent Arubania had a new change. (To be continued.) )