You accept the offer of submission.
The Army enters the city next day. Of course, there is some small amount of pillaging, burning and raping but you can't control every soldier after all. Most of the city and its citizenry is left intact and its governor signs the declaration of submission the very next evening. He is then replaced by one of Luathbas noblemen and you conclude the campaign as nothing more can be done.
Congratulations! Llewyn successfully completed his military campaign.
The campaign saw little gain and you couldn't prove yourself either tactically nor strategically nor even in the realm of diplomacy, as surrender of Kwanak was basically given to you on silver plate.
Few days after you embark on a journey to Luathbas, a messenger from Adila brings his congratulatory letter. You are also given a document signed by him and all his sons; in this document, the Khanate promises to treat Luathbas as an equal rather than a weak and inferior target for pillaging and slave raids.
The sweetness of victory is somewhat marred by news on personal front; your sister Igrid gave birth to a boy she called Ainach, but few days later she succumbed to complications of the birth.
865 AD, Midwinter
The festivals hosted this year by the Crown made peasants happier.
The Parsians continue to pay their annual monetary tribute on time.
865 AD, End of the Year
The advisor brings the Scrolls of Kingdom Status to your bedroom.
Happiness: 5
Population: 6
Economy: 4
Army: 7
"The trade advisor had a fit of panic when he was tallying the numbers in recent days, as he thought that the expenses this year actually drove us into debt; the procurement of foodstuffs and sponsoring of Grand Temple being the main culprits behind the expenses." He stretches the collar of his robe a little bit.
"Unfortunately I have some relatively bad news to tell you, sire." From the left sleeve, he pulls out a folded piece of paper. "The investigation into death of your aunt Elsa have been finished and the arrowhead of the projectile that have slain it had the same distinct edge pattern as the sword of the assailant who tried to kill you. Furthermore, our agents and agents of your aunt's husband have determined that this style does not belong to neither Kiwis nor Damdamian weaponsmiths. The spymaster wishes to know if you want to send agents to find more clues about the origin of the weapons, and, hopefully, the assassins and their employer." He pulls out another scroll from the other sleeve and rolls it open.
"The construction of Grand Temple has hit a major obstacle; a catastrophic error in the calculations of the architects caused part of its columnade to collapse and smash some of already put down brickwork for the walls. The manager of the project thus asks for more workers and money if he is to have a chance to finish the construction on the projected date of 868." You raise your hand to speak... but the advisor does the same.
"Apologies, sire, I'm not done yet." He pulls out
another scroll from his robes. One day you will have to investigate if its the fabled Robe of Holding that he is wearing for work.
"The work on the draining of the goldmines is also facing difficulties. The miners unfortunately stumbled upon another layer of aquifer and whilst the subsequent flooding was minimal, this only slows down the progress and forces the mine's manager to contemplate the feasibility of the works. He is asking if you wish to continue, and if yes, are you willing to donate extra money to hasten the works." He puts down the scroll on the mountain of other scrolls that piled up on your desk, and you stare at them with a grimace.
"May I add that this might mean we will be low on cash next year. Of course, we can raise the tax on the peasantry, which haven't happened in Luathbas for a long time, my liege..."
As for the murder spree in your family...
A) Order the Spymaster to put his agents in the guard details of your family members to better protect them.
B) Thank the Spymaster for his offer, but do nothing.
C) Order the Spymaster to send his agents all across the known world if that's what you need to do to solve this mystery!
As for the Grand Temple project...
A) Donate some money from Treasury to keep it on track.
B) Allow for the delay, as it's not entirely super-important for you.
As for the gold mining woes...
A) Ask the manager to close the mining operations as it seems to be only a drain on money rather than its source.
B) Tell the manager that he is to continue his work and you shall indeed donate money for supplies and to pay workers' wages!
C) Tell the manage that he and his men can take their time, as long as they get it done eventually.
And finally, the taxes...
A) Nah, we will be fine without higher taxes.
B) Let's squeeze some coin outta peasants, just in case.
//Remember, no split votes; and this time you have whoopin'
four choices to make!
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