As Carrie explained, someone else had already spoken. Perhaps the black magician's words caused a common backlash, and several people expressed the same opinion, that is, that this punishment was too severe. After all, they never took up arms and went to war.

Luckily, though, vampires seem to have taken these opinions as well. After a short discussion, the decision was made on the disposition of these people. On the one hand, it is a generous reward for those villages who remain loyal, and on the other hand, it is a monetary and other punishment for those unlucky people who see the wrong situation, rather than depriving them of life. This was a much more generous suggestion than the Dark Mage's proposal, so it was quickly unanimously agreed.

The second agenda is what to do with the captive Ryans.

However, there is a striking unanimity in this regard. Everyone, including the vampires themselves, believed that relying on a closed West Vania region would not be stable for construction and development. Therefore, rather than killing or using them as labor, those captives should be used as a powerful bargaining chip in future negotiations.

“...... Using these captives as bargaining chips, first, the Ryan people were required to pay a ransom, and second, they were required to open up trade...... Of course, such agreements can be executed privately, taking into account ecclesiastical considerations. What do you think, Lord Duke?" Neil said. Of course, he didn't know that his opinion was the same as Carrie's.

"Is this possible? The ransom is okay to talk about, open trade, let Ryan, who has just suffered a big defeat, do business with us?...... the church," a dark mage questioned.

"I don't think there's an 'impossible' in this regard, it's just the amount of concessions and how they are implemented. It is important to know that this is also a good thing for the Ryan people. Even if their king disagreed, the governor of Mir City or the lords of the nearby area would agree. Of course, trade will certainly be subject to numerous restrictions and will not be as smooth as it has been in the past. But, at any rate, something is better than nothing, isn't it?, and if the Duke allows it, I may entrust the details to me, and I will arrange the matter in your name. ”

"That's fine, I agree. Ashrufat replied. He couldn't help but glance at Neil, who seemed to have far more insight than a spy leader. "As for the ransom issue...... How much do you think they will pay in exchange for the captives?"

"Traditionally, let's do it separately. Otherwise, it would be a waste...... I suggest that the captives be divided into groups according to their status and rank, and that ransom be demanded from different targets. For example, nobles can ask their families, and ordinary soldiers can demand ransom from the king. ”

"Okay, then I can leave this matter to you. Though he felt as if he didn't need any money, he knew that he had acquiesced in the creation of a new position in diplomacy. Although he has not yet been named, Neil has since become a position commonly referred to as "foreign secretary" in ordinary countries. However, Ashrufat did not claim the title of king, so the title of the position may not be so glamorous.

This is the end of this topic. Ashrufat could clearly feel the subtle changes in the expressions of the others. Those who have an active brain should have their eyes hot by now.

Ashrufat immediately raised the next issue to be discussed, which was the question of the Bin. Except for a small group of people such as Damon who turned their allegiance to him, the rest of the people except for those who died on the battlefield became his captives. And now he is in charge of the construction of roads throughout Sivania. However, in fact, the progress of road construction is quite fast, and it should be completed in a while.

Of course, in fact, from Ashrufat's own point of view. He really didn't think about it that much at the time. After defeating the Bin, he had two options, either bring the men back to Sivania or leave them alone. However, because he had promised Eric, he chose the first option. Now that everything is over, he has no special feelings or hatred for the Bin.

This time, Damon was the first to speak. Ashrufat just pretended to be listening, but was actually thinking entirely about Carrie's proposal.

"Attention, hosts. Damon's tribe already has almost 200,000 Bin. He will try to ask you to give him those captives, but his power cannot be extended further. Otherwise, his strength will be strong enough to pose a threat to you. If you don't want to exterminate the Hama someday, you have to dispel him now. ”

Not many people have spoken on this topic. Originally, Ishrufat thought that Eric would definitely speak, but in fact, Eric didn't say a word, just stared at him.

"I decided to place them on the northwest side of my castle after the road construction was finished. The area is covered with water networks and a lot of swamps, but if you can build drainage facilities, you can use it as good farmland......," says Ashrufat.

After he made a statement, he was not hindered by anyone. This is because for others, the fate of these Hama captives is not a particularly concerned target. For Eric and Damon, as long as Ashrufat didn't intend to kill everyone, they met their bottom line.

The meeting continued. After dealing with these larger things, here's a look at the more detailed things. These things are more trivial and complex, from the supply of iron all the way to the projection of food production. Carrie kept giving him hints and warnings, so that he always paid attention to the reactions of his subordinates around him, the positions of his subordinates and possible doubts, as well as the ideas for basic policies and the distribution of power in all aspects, and the details of various motivations.

Anyway, but when the meeting was finally over, everyone was gone, and Ashrufat was left in the room, he couldn't help but lean back in his chair. Obviously he didn't do any intense exercise, but he felt very tired...... Not physical fatigue, but mental fatigue.

"Carrie. Ashrufat said in his mind.

"Master, you're doing a great job. In this way, you won't have to worry about internal problems for a long time to come. ”

"I don't think I'm really good at doing these things. Ashrufat smiled bitterly. "Is this the trick of power? Everything has to be paid attention to, and the invisible thread is used to lead the human dance...... Why would anyone like to do such a thing?"

"Master, that's because you don't recognize the beauty of power. You must know that your words will determine the fate and future of many others. This is a god-like power. ”

"However, you are only tired once in a while. I'll take care of the day-to-day work. I'm here to manage. Carrie struck in his eyes. This time, Carrie was wearing a dress that Essurofat had never seen before, but she still wore a rabbit-eared hat on her head.

"Actually, I'm still thinking about what just happened. It seems that the steel of the West Vania region is quite dependent on outside inputs. If things are unfavorable for Neil and trade is not resumed in the short term, then the problem of a shortage of steel appliances will soon arise...... In the long run, there is also a certain shortage in terms of food...... Carrie, there are iron ore mines in West Vania, do you have the ability to refine a lot of steel in a short period of time? ”

"I'm sorry, master, but you don't have the permissions. Carrie said with a very embarrassed expression. "If you ask me if there's a way, then my answer is yes. But those methods ...... It's a technique that surpasses the level of science and technology in this world, and you don't have the authority to do so. Master, I can only reproduce for you the technology that already exists in this world. ”

"Any technique is fine?"

"From production, manufacturing, marketing...... In short, anything in terms of technique, as long as someone has done it, I can easily reproduce it for you. For example, in terms of steel, I can provide the best technique in this world, as long as you can confirm the existence of this technique, but I can't provide a technique that has not yet been developed in this world. ”

The sound of footsteps from behind him set out the conversation, and Ashruphat turned his head to see Scarlet standing in the doorway of the room.

Scarlet was still wearing that recon armor. But it must be said that if you look at it from another angle, this set of armor really perfectly sets off the curves of her figure, and it just shows the strong and graceful body of Scarlet.

"What's the matter, Scarlet?" said Ashrufat softly.

“...... Big...... Master. Scarlet still calls him that. Maybe I'm used to it, and I'm not comfortable changing the name. "Mimilu is here again. ”

"Mimilu, hasn't she left yet?" Ashruphat remembered. He actually regretted it a little, he shouldn't have used that method to get rid of Mimilu before. But that time, in fact, he already had the consciousness of dying in battle, so he had to use all means to drive Mimilu away against his will. If he doesn't, it will be tantamount to letting Mimilu die with him.

In fact, now that I think about it, maybe this ending is not too bad. Mimilu has been with him for a long time, and it's time to send her back to her hometown.

"After you drove her away that day, she refused to leave. Scarlet replied. "She is now often seen outside the castle, without entering the door and not leaving. Last time she yelled at me, 'Mimilu will definitely help,' and ran away. Well, I wanted to catch her, but she was out of sight all at once. ”

Ashrufat smiled. Mimilu's natural ability to hide and change color is very strong. If Mimilu deliberately wants to avoid someone, then she will definitely be able to avoid it. Even Ashrufat couldn't catch her. Don't look at Scarlet's armor, it also has the ability to change color, but it's a step worse than Mimilu.

"It's okay. Ashrufat replied. "After a while, Mimilu should be gone. ”

"You really don't want to ...... Let her come back?"

"Actually...... Even if I hadn't, it would have been time to persuade her to go home. Ashrufat replied a little lonely. Mimilu has her own relatives and hometown, and she can't be with her forever. In fact, at the beginning, he was aware. But every time I think about it, I still can't help but feel gloomy.