
In the western part of the Akkadian continent....
By Natasha's order, all military activities deemed to be disruptive [League of Salzburg] were stopped. Despite not having formal diplomatic relations, the two sides agreed not to create unnecessary confrontations.
Natasha, Charlotte, Priscilla, and Rose have consolidated their powers to form a new empire. An empire that would later not only control the western region of the Akkadian continent but also other parts of the world.
But that's a story for another time. Now, let's get back to them.
The empire they had just built was named Eisengrund. Charlotte and the others have agreed to make Natasha his first empress. In its history, this was the first time a woman had created an empire as well as an empire.
Massive construction also began. Natasha intends to move the seat of government from the former kingdom of Dublin to the new imperial capital.
Not only the new capital, Natasha, Charlotte, and Priscilla to implement massive infrastructure development. These included highways linking the entire Eisengrund empire, settlements, industrial centers, a large port for trade access, and others.
The costs incurred to expand the imperial territory were indeed not small. It's even huge. But the results obtained are quite worth it. Natasha managed to confiscate the entire treasury from the kingdom and the nobility she conquered.
He also obtained many prisoners who could be used as manual laborers to help with the massive construction he planned. They will not be paid, but their daily needs such as food and shelter will still be provided. Natasha and the others did not intend to treat them cruelly.
The domestic economy is also increasing rapidly. Crops and farms are growing every year. Similarly, the production of minerals such as iron ore, tin, and other metals is increasingly productive thanks to increased productivity of workers in mines and exploration of other mining sources.
The surplus was traded through HuCass, Charlotte's trading company now held in full by her mother, Cassie. She has long since recovered from the pain and trauma of her husband's death. Now, she got up and worked hard to include her husband's relics not in vain.
In addition to domestically produced goods, HuCass under Cassie's command also distributed luxury imported goods brought by traders from the eastern and central regions of the Akkadian continent as well as traders from other continents. Such as tapestries, weapons, magic equipment, Alchemist equipment, armor, and many other quality ornaments.
With the withdrawal of tribute from the ships leaning on the port, the trading company opened an official branch office in the imperial territory, a tax paid by the HuCas, and the, as well as the increasingly productive domestic production makes the country's income doubled.
Rose was assigned by Natasha on the border between the outer boundary of the empire and the kingdom and principality incorporated in the [League of Salzburg]. It was the former kingdom of Silesia.
A large fort construction looks to be in the process of construction. The fort has the capacity to accommodate more than 5000 soldiers. In it also built settlements, shops, and some other important facilities.
Aside from being on land, Rose also began building an imperial naval fleet. Very few imperial veterans understood naval or naval warfare. But thanks to a gift that Jean gave him in the form of several volumes of books on the art and strategy of war, Rose had a theoretical understanding of the importance of the naval fleet.
"All these reports and documents sucks!! Can we stop here and rest!?"
Natasha leaned back in her chair after finishing reading the entire report given by her subordinates. Selena who accompanied him laughed. He massaged Natasha's shoulders as well as comforted her.
"You can't give up, Natasha. Aren't you determined to prove that you deserve to be next to Jean?"
Natasha breathed a tired sigh.
"Hehhh.... It's true. But still it is! Look, while we're working here, Jean's playing around out there!"
Selena laughed a little. Even though Natasha said so, in fact she gave full confidence to Jean.
Although not directly, Jean has also brought about a change. At least once a month, Jean always sends gifts in the form of books and cultivation notes that are devoted to each woman.
Now, they were all already much stronger and experts in their fields. Although they were not at the point where they were at the top of the world, they were at least strong enough to protect themselves from people stronger than them.
The two secretly smiled. No matter what happens, they will not abandon and betray Jean, no matter how bad the situation is.