50 Episode 50: Territorial Issues

"Is rock salt ... great?"

I said while inspecting the mine that was found.

Rock salt sells very high abroad.

The Adernia Peninsula is not so expensive because of its abundance of salt, but it is said that it is always lacking overseas.

Both the Christian and Persian empires have large populations and need salt.

"No!

Ains approaches me while rubbing her hands.

But Ismare broke into it.

"No, Lord. You don't have to deal with such a merchant. I know how to dig salt."

"What is the architect's mining method? What do humans who have fled to the Adernia without employment ..."

"You're a free merchant, but you really wanted to trade with the east, but because of the fierce competition you buy and sell salt here. No?"

Sparks scatter between them.

"Well, blue light. Are the merchants doing business on the Adernia Peninsula losing?"

When I asked, Akira smiled bitterly.

"Come on ... it's true that the money you make is more likely to be dealt with the eastern ... That's why ... isn't it a winner? It seems that salt trade is profitable. If you bring salt from the Adernia Peninsula to Persis, you can sell it at ten times the purchase price. "

Ten times? It's a gross profit even considering the transportation cost.

So that's it. In other words, is the loser only Ismare?

"Ismare. Do you really know?"

"Yes, of course."

Ismare stretches her chest.

Is there any problem if you know it?

"That's why Mr. Ains. There is another opportunity for mining methods ... but"

I bring my face close to Ains's ear.

"I love you as much as I can."

"That's ... Thank you. I'll give you a service."

We laugh.

"Wow, you have a bad face ..."

Ron pulls dong.

"But it's really good news, brother!"

Rosward raises the tension.

Well, the good news is true ...

"I have a problem ..."

"What's wrong?"

So Young tilts her head.

"Is there a lot of salt that you are having trouble with? Is the market going down? But you can't afford that much."

If you can dig enough to drop, the problem will be offset, but ...

I can't really dig it.

"Here is the former Diber territory"

Tetra said the problem.

"I've just remembered that the eastern part of the Uss territory was originally the territory of the Diber family?"

Rigal called his close associate, Belmet, and his closest relative, Gilberto, and said that.

"It was, of course, the Diber family."

"Sure ... it was the territory taken by King Ferm."

They hit each other.

Eastern US territory.

This was not originally in the Ath territory.

This is where Ferm took control of the Ass territory and then attacked the Diber territory.

After that, he was under the rule of King Ferm for a long time.

And then, the former royal family of Ferm came to Almus.

So you can think that the ownership of the eastern Asus family now belongs to the Diber family.

However, this is a brute force interpretation.

The ownership of a territory is all about war and whether it actually controls it.

Nobody spoke of territorial issues because of that.

But if a salt mine is found, it's a different story.

"Many people of the territory were abducted there during King Ferm's time."

It's more an escape than an abduction, but it's a matter of language nuance.

It is important to note that the eastern part of the territory is originally a Diber territory, and many former residents of the Diber territory live there.

"It was impossible for King Ferm to retake it, but could he go now?"

Regal asks them.

About five years ago, King Ferm attacked the Diber territory, and Rigal fought with King Ferm.

And he lost a lot.

The defeat of Rigaru is as much as defeating while crying.

By the way, Regal is ashamed of it, and if she talks about feces in front of herself, she will be killed, so the topic of feces in front of her is contraindicated.

At that time, King Ferm laughed at Rigal, signing a nonaggression treaty.

King Ferm can defeat Regal Diber at any time. However, it is dangerous to be threatened behind.

If the Regal Diveel does not raise troops, no other goldfish dung (royal family) will send troops.

It is a treaty based on that idea.

It also had the purpose of fueling King Rosais's distrust of Regal Diebel and his pleasant friends who are borderless but do not send troops.

Anyway, Rigal was afraid of King Ferm.

However, King Ferm died easily.

A teenager who is rumored to be in the territory of Uss is Griffon's son or the son of a war god.

It looks easy to retake.

"Okay, let's protest Rigal-sama! What a good thing, if you refuse, you can attack and seize them. They're illegally occupying our territory!"

Gilberto claims loudly.

Despite being a bit brute force, salt mines are very attractive.

Regal also tries to get the idea ...

"Please wait!!"

Belmet stopped it.

"Please be calm, that is the territory that King Rosais has newly sealed to Almus ass. So we can think that our relationship with us has been broken. It is Almus Ass, who has effective control, and King Rossais, who judges the territorial dispute, clearly favors Almus As. Loses. "

Basically, there is a tendency for armed conflict to be worse off if you do not do it first. No matter how good it is.

It is a common story that territorial villages compete for water, and that conflict becomes an armed struggle, a conflict between lords, and an armed conflict.

Nevertheless, the practice of King Rosais's nation states that territorial disputes are discussed in principle and settled by King Rosais's arbitration.

Using force is a bad idea.

In addition, a water battle will result in both parties losing, but it is impossible to win both parties if they take away the salt mine owned by the opponent.

"And I think we should avoid hostility with Almus As."

"The reason is?"

Rigal asked Belmet.

He thinks it's good to destroy him.

There are some tribes who are dissatisfied with the sudden rise of Almus, and they have to lose.

"You should look ahead. If you become king, the country's best royal family will be Almus ass. You should build friendship. Fortunately Almus ass has less ambition. It doesn't seem to seem to be as hostile as possible with us. "

"So why look for a complexion?"

It looks like Gilberto has made Belmet a fool.

Gilberto routinely considers Belmet a coward.

However, Belmet ignores Gilberto and approaches Rigalu.

"Are you good? If you take over the throne, this country will definitely be a little confused. This is irrelevant ... Alms ass will invite King Domorgar into the country. There's a danger, so don't be hostile to Almus Asus, on the contrary, putting him on your side will be a big plus for us. "

Regal worries.

The best thing I can sympathize with for Regal is Gilberto's idea.

Regal is as confident as Almus Ass. There is no basis, but Rigal believes he can win.

However, Belmet is a champion who has supported him and has acknowledged his ability.

Until now, there is nothing wrong with what Bellmet says.

But ...

"They hid the fugitives, aren't they hostile at that point?"

"Sure, that's right ..."

"I can't get along with him. He's an enemy. I want to cut down on my strength.

Regal said so.

Belmet sighs deeply at heart.

It is important to drink together with politics.

You have to get along with bad guys.

In fact, King Rossais has left the Diber family, who had never reinforced himself when attacked by the kingdom of Ferm.

This time, only two hundred fugitives were concealed ... just a small thing.

If you are so worried about how much you will have to compete with the royal family after becoming a king ...

And mines are not so easy to take away.

You will almost certainly lose in the trial. They are criticized for trying to seize them in battle and eventually have to let go.

However, Rigal rarely bends his mind.

Here is the next best thing to do.

"If you file a lawsuit with King Rossais, is the winning rate low?"

Bellmet answers Rigalu's question.

"It will be infinitely low ... if we lose, our reputation will definitely go down."

"When it comes to it, I can't help but rob it."

Gilberto says triumphantly.

It is likely that he will lead his troops right away.

But ...

"Then we're offenders."

"What then!"

Belmet answers that question.

"Let them shoot the first arrow."