"Please continue talking."
"yes."
With a confident expression, he continued to explain how the 'vast lands' would unite the Nanticoke tribe.
"······The Nanticoke tribe is originally the same people as our tribe. We can speak the language to some extent, and they follow our tribe, calling us the Great Uncle tribe. Of course, exchanges have not been common in the past, but the older elders will be familiar with the Nanticoke tribe chiefs."
As I listened to his story, I observed the reactions of the people in attendance at the meeting. The fact that people kept nodding their heads to the words 'vast land' meant that there was a good chance it was possible.
Nanticoke tribe. According to his description, it was a tribe similar to the Shawnee tribe. Long ago, a Lenape chief brought his people to settle in the state of Delaware.
At that time, 'the vast land' asserted in a strong tone.
"···If we can convince the Nanticoke tribe chiefs, I think they will be able to join our tribe."
If you want to establish a ball, there is no need to block the progress of the 'vast land'. If it was possible to get through to the Nanticoke tribe without going to war, I would welcome it.
I readily agreed.
"Okay, then I would like you to take charge of the Nanticoke tribe at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and persuade them."
'Wide Earth' glanced at the heads of each department attending the meeting, then answered loudly with a firm shoulder.
"All right."
And then the meeting began.
First, I opened the gate and gave some instructions.
"···I think it would be good to install a beacon fire in the central village of each administrative district. The Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Construction should work together to promote the installation of beacon fires."
If possible, I wanted to create a telecommunications network by using beacons. However, there were no homing pigeons in America that could be trained as carrier pigeons.
Instead, it was decided that important information would be conveyed directly by person through written documents.
"All right."
Now it was time to hear each department's plans. First, the Minister of Defense, the 'Brave Wolf', stood up and began to speak calmly.
"······Eight hundred and twenty-two trainee warriors from each region, including the Mohawk tribe, arrived at the training camp and began their first training the day before yesterday. They will undergo intensive training and education to become beginner warriors."
"······."
"······This time, we plan to build a new garrison. We will build a fortress in the village of 'Big Foot', which is the sacred land of the tribe, and the village of 'Baby Turtle', which is located at the southernmost point, to protect our territory."
'Brave Wolf' reported to me, appointing 'Cold Tree' and 'Brave Eagle' as his two lieutenants to assist him on his left and right.
There didn't seem to be any major issues, so the Department of Defense's plan was passed with my permission.
Next, the finance minister, 'Deep and Clear', stood up and began to talk about future plans in a very conservative manner.
"···We plan to investigate and re-establish the food and supplies set for each village. Of course, we will continue to revise them as the population of the village increases."
"······."
"And I would like to politely ask the heads of each department in advance. Our finance department will be very strict about reviewing each department's plans and support. So please don't feel bad about it. If any irregularities or corruption are discovered, we will immediately report it to the chief and cut off all support."
As the Ministry of Finance is responsible for the country's finances, 'Deep and Clear' issued a warning from the beginning and made each minister watch their reactions.
"Oh my! Why is the meeting atmosphere like this?"
"If the Ministry of Finance acts like that, what can they do?"
At that moment, the 'honest bear' I had appointed as captain of the guard stood right next to me and quietly moved his lips.
"I have to look after myself well in the future."
Phew!
I smiled inwardly with satisfaction.
'I appointed him, but he was chosen very well.'
After the Ministry of Finance gave my permission without any problems, the head of the Ministry of Construction, 'Lazy Beaver', got up from his seat while sneaking a glance at 'Deep and Clear'.
"···This spring, we successfully completed the road connecting the 'Big Foot' village and the 'Very Big' village. Going forward, we plan to first build roads starting from the villages with garrisons and fortresses, and then gradually build roads centered around the central villages of each region.
"······."
"We plan to expand the salt farms to ensure a smooth supply of salt. And in the future, we will continue to find new iron mines to supply weapons to warriors and produce tools for daily life at the blacksmith shop. As a side note, we will work with the Ministry of National Defense to construct the beacon fire without a hitch."
In addition, construction technologies such as houses and buildings were to be spread to each village by sending people from the 'very large' village.
And the Ministry of Finance did not question whether the Ministry of Construction's agenda had already passed the review without a hitch.
'Lazy Beaver' sat down with a relieved expression after reporting to me the two managers who would be assisting him for the last time.
"Lazy beaver! If you want to be comfortable, you'll have to teach your assistants well."
"Yes, I will engrave it deeply in my heart."
This time, 'Wind and Cloud', who was appointed as the Minister of Education, stood up.
"···Books to be used as teaching materials are being distributed through the shamans of each village. However, there is a severe shortage of paper to make the books. I would like to ask for your generous support from the Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Finance for the distribution of teaching materials."
The Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Finance responded differently to the Ministry of Education's request for support.
"Understood. I will increase the number of warriors in the paper mill to ensure smooth supply of paper."
After the 'Lazy Beaver' finished answering, 'Clear and Deep' tilted his head and asked a question.
"I looked at the textbook you used last time, but the content was too weak. If possible, how about including some tribal legends or myths in the textbook?"
"Good idea. I'll keep that in mind."
'Wind and Cloud' accepted the opinion, and the Ministry of Education also passed all agenda items without any problems.
Finally, only the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs remains. 'The Moon Rises' got up from her seat and smiled slightly at me.
"···When the Ministry of Construction disseminates construction technology, the Ministry of Agriculture also plans to disseminate sweet potatoes and wild rice."
After a while, all the meetings finally ended. I repeatedly urged the heads of each department to carry out their work responsibly.
"···I hope everyone will do their best in their respective roles."
"All right."
"Yes, Chief!"
The heads of each department stepped down, and only the head of the Information and Inspection Department, the 'Fast Deer', who was my direct administrative agency, remained in the town hall.
"···The Iroquois Confederacy will move soon. We need to keep an eye on them and monitor them."
The 'swift deer' nodded and answered.
"I have already sent soldiers from the Intelligence and Inspection Service to the northernmost village to investigate the Iroquois Confederate tribes."
"good job."
"no."
"Fast deer! You will have to do a lot of work in the shadows from now on. From inspecting each department to monitoring the movements of the surrounding tribes. I will be counting on you to take good care of me from now on."
"I will do my best to assist you, Chief."
After the 'fast-footed deer' who had attended the meeting left, I was left alone in the village hall and let out a long sigh. Since this was the first meeting of each administrative organization, the meeting was bound to be long.
"Now I just need to receive the report and make a decision."
* * *
It had been several days since the 'Heavy Snowstorm' had left to persuade the Susquehannock tribe. Before I visited the Susquehannock and Shawnee tribes, I was busy moving around the village without staying still.
I spoke to the 'honest bear' who was standing firmly by my side.
"I'm going to the blacksmith shop."
"Understood, Chief!"
'The Honest Bear, accompanied by a few high-level warriors, began escorting me to the training camp where the blacksmith shop was located.
A moment later, as I entered the blacksmith shop, the blacksmiths who were making armor came out in a hurry.
"Are you here, Chief?"
"Yes. Did you make the armor as I designed?"
"I don't know if your Majesty will like it, but I have made three sets of armor."
"Let me take a look."
"yes."
As the blacksmiths guided me deeper into the forge, I saw three sets of intricately crafted scale armor.
"······As the Great Chief said, I made armor to protect the head, chest, and arms. The shape was divided into three parts to fit the warriors' body types."
While listening to the blacksmith's explanation, I examined each piece of armor in detail.
"···There was no particular problem with drilling through the steel plate. However, covering the leather with the steel plate took a lot of work."
"Thank you for your hard work."
After listening to their concerns, I gave some instructions on how to improve them.
"···The armor seems heavier than I expected. I wish the iron plates were thinner to reduce the weight."
Should I increase my defense or should I focus on my mobility? In the end, after much thought, I chose mobility. I judged that even light armor alone would be sufficient to block attacks from warriors of other tribes.
"Understood, Chief!"
"Once the armor is completed, you can distribute it to my direct subordinate unit, the Royal Guard."
"Understood, Chief! I will make it as quickly as possible."
After a while, I came out of the blacksmith shop and hurried towards the village.
* * *
In a workshop on one side of the village, 'The Moon Rises' and the village women were waiting for me. Finally today, the day to open the wine made with blueberries last year.
The method of making alcohol with natural yeast has already been passed down to 'The Moon Rises' and the village women.
"A very big two thousand days! Why are you so late? Everyone was waiting for you."
The only person who could criticize me, the chief of the jujube company, was 'The Moon Rises'.
"I'm a little late because I had to stop by the blacksmith shop for a bit. How about a drink?"
"It hasn't opened yet."
"good job."
Nowadays, alcohol is a fermented beverage made from fruit. As we entered the workshop, dozens of pottery pieces appeared.
I picked one jar and opened its lid. He carefully scooped up the fruit wine that had been ripe for a year inside the earthenware jar with a ladle and brought it to his mouth.
The fruit juice left a refreshing taste in my mouth.
'It's delicious.'
Because the alcohol content is low, it suits my taste perfectly. When I turned my head, 'The Moon Rises' and the village women were looking at me with very curious expressions.
"Everyone, take turns tasting it."
"Yes, Chief!"
The reactions of the townspeople and the 'Moon Rises' who tried the fruit wine were all different.
"It looks rotten."
"It tastes strange."
"I don't know why eating this makes me feel good."
"I like it because it tastes different."
The women in the village reacted mostly negatively, perhaps because they were not yet accustomed to alcohol. In particular, 'The Moon Rises' came to me with eyes full of questions and asked me carefully.
"When do you get drunk?"
I burst out laughing without realizing it.
"I won't get drunk on this much. I think I'll get drunk if I eat one jar."
"I see."
After a while, he taught 'Moon Rises' and the village women how to make distilled liquor using specially made tools in the pottery workshop.
The alcohol held in the long spout dripped into the bowl like water drops. And when distilling, it is important to discard the first and last parts.
"The alcohol is as clear as water."
"There aren't many sheep coming out."
At that moment, a welcome notification sound came from inside my head for the first time in a long time.
[Tiring!]
[Brewed alcohol.]
[Tiring!]
[Leveled up.]
[Randomly grants +1 ability and +2 ability points.]
[Your Stamina stat increases by 1 based on the random ability increase.]
* * *
A 'very big' town. A hundred-man bodyguard, consisting of mid-level warriors, fully armed with weapons and armor, was waiting for me at the village entrance.
After giving some instructions to 'Brave Wolf', who had to lead the meeting in my stead for several months, I walked towards the village entrance, escorted by 'Moon Rises' and the tribesmen.
At that moment, the captain of the escort, 'Honest Bear', approached me.
"I'm ready to leave."
"great job."
"Ah, no. Where should we start? Chief!"
The Susquehannock and Shawnee tribes. I had already decided where I was going when I left town.
"We start by visiting the Susquehannock Tribe."
"All right."
'The Honest Bear' ordered the SS soldiers to move quickly.
'I wonder if the heavy snowstorm did much to convince the Susquehannock tribesmen.'
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Nanticoke Tribe - A southern branch of the Lenape tribe that settled on the Nanticoke River in Delaware. The Nanticoke tribe called the Lenape tribe their great-uncle tribe and their cousin tribe. The name Nanticoke means "people of the tide."