'Splendid Sunset' nodded and answered the bank employee's question truthfully and honestly. Name, gender, hometown, occupation, city or town you currently live in, etc.
"Let me ask you again. Brilliant sunset! Is that you?"
"Yes, that's right."
"Please sign here."
'Splendid Sunset' personally wrote her name in Korean and signed it on the paper with personal information handed to her by a bank employee.
"Are you done?"
"I'm sorry, there are still more procedures to be completed."
The male bank employee pointed to another blank space on the paper he had just signed.
"Please write your five-digit password here along with your stage name. However, the password must be numbers only."
Even she felt that the process of opening a bank account was extremely complicated, so she let out a short sigh and quickly wrote down her stage name and password in the blank spaces.
And that wasn't the end of it. I signed another piece of paper with the same content and wrote my password.
"In the future, banks in each region will check the customer's identity based on the information written on this paper."
"okay."
"Please wait a moment."
As soon as she finished speaking, a male bank employee stood up from his seat, picked up the two pieces of paper he had just written, and walked toward the file cabinet in the center of the building.
"…yes."
Meanwhile, the 'splendid sunset' looked at the heads of administrative agencies at other bank windows.
'Everyone must be bored.'
'Splendid Sunset' was lost in deep thought, fiddling with the hand on her knee.
'We need to streamline the process a bit more.'
Not only were the bank employees unfamiliar with the job, but the process itself felt too complicated. 'Splendid Sunset' kept thinking about what could be improved about the bank.
Just then, a male bank employee came back and started talking about some precautions before opening a bank account.
"The name must be yours. If the name on the bank account is not yours, you will be disadvantaged in the future. Do you agree?"
"Yes, I agree."
"No one can withdraw deposits from the bank unless they are you. Do you agree?"
"I agree."
"If you wish to withdraw money stored in the bank, please contact us at least two weeks in advance. Do you agree?"
"Yes, I agree."
'Splendid Sunset' continued to agree with the bank employee's questions. After a while, 'Splendid Sunset' looked down at the bankbook opened in her name.
Name, customer account number, and amount deposited in the bank. The contents were written in order in the bankbook.
"You can keep the bankbook yourself or leave it with our bank. What should I do?"
"I will keep it in the bank."
"Okay, and this is your ID card that proves that you have deposited your money in our bank. Keep it safe, and if you need anything at the bank, just bring this ID card."
The long and arduous process of opening a bank account is finally over. A 'splendid sunset' awaited the heads of administrative agencies outside the bank.
And then, as the heads of administrative agencies who had finished opening bank accounts came out one by one, they talked about ways to improve the bank.
"Senior Advisor! The process is too complicated."
"It's the full moon… I think we need to shorten the period in which we can withdraw money from the bank."
As soon as all the heads of administrative agencies finished their banking duties, people who had been waiting around the entrance began to rush into the bank.
"If people who are doing important work for the country openly entrust their money to the bank, what problem could there be?"
"First of all, I should try saving some money in the bank."
"Rather than keeping it at home and feeling uneasy, I think it would be better to leave it in a bank run by the government."
In particular, market merchants immediately realized the value of banks and actively participated in opening bank accounts.
* * *
South of the 'Sun in the Sky', the pioneer fortress. In the office at the highest point of the citadel, 'Cold Tree' was holding a meeting with several white generals.
"In two settlements, immigrants are rapidly building villages."
"The Cherokee warriors have never invaded or crossed into our land since that last battle."
"We are patrolling mainly along the border, but there haven't been any major problems so far."
While receiving continuous reports from the white generals, 'Cold Tree' regularly organized the contents to be sent to his superiors one by one.
"How is the Cherokee slave hunt going?"
This time, the 'Wounded Arrow' rose and reported.
"Although slave raids have been less frequent since last spring, there still seem to be occasional clashes with the minor tribes in the vicinity. Incidentally, the Cherokee, who have heard of the war between our 'Sun in the Sky' and the Iroquois Confederacy, seem to be watching closely to see how the war will end, as do the surrounding tribes."
"Well! I'd be really surprised if I heard that you're at war with not only the Iroquois, but also the Abnaki and Illinois Confederacy at the same time."
"That's right, Mr. Cheon In-jang!"
"His Majesty the Emperor, the son of God and warrior, is personally participating in the battle. How could he lose?"
"I am sure we will hear news of victory soon."
The white generals who attended the meeting with the 'Cold Tree' had no doubts about the victory of this war.
"Good. Now would be a good time. Wounded Arrow! Spread the rumor to the surrounding tribes that our 'Sun of the Sky' is waging war against the Three Alliances as planned."
"Understood, Your Majesty! By the way, this is my personal opinion, but I think that there will be many tribes that will enter the 'Sun of the Sky' after this war ends."
The 'Cold Tree' faithfully carried out His Majesty the Emperor's instructions, leaving behind his regret of not being able to participate in the war.
"And I will say this again, only when the rear is safe can His Majesty the Emperor and the soldiers who participated in the war fight with peace of mind. The mission we have been given is that important, so each of you do your best in your position."
"Yes, Mr. Cheon In-jang!"
The white chiefs present at the meeting answered vigorously.
* * *
Oneida Lake, Oneida tribe large village. Like all tribes, the Oneida tribe lives in villages located primarily near rivers and lakes.
The large Oneida village, surrounded by a wide fence, consisted of more than thirty long houses spaced appropriately apart.
Looking at the size of the long house, I could guess roughly how many people could live there. As many as a hundred, as few as fifty.
This village was a very large one, with at least a thousand inhabitants. After a brief moment of reflection, we entered the Oneida tribe village proudly together with the warriors of the 'Sun in the Sky', leading over five hundred Iroquois warriors.
"With all due respect to His Majesty the Emperor! Loyalty!"
Our warriors stationed throughout the village, starting from the entrance to the fence, continued to salute me with restrained gestures.
"You're working hard."
I also saluted them one by one, putting my hand on my heart.
Boom boom!
And the Oneida tribesmen who were being held captive in the village were in a state of shock as they watched us.
"Our Iroquois Confederacy is losing the war…"
"The chieftains were also captured."
"But where did the survivors of the war come from? The warriors of the 'Sun of the Sky' aren't being harmed or persecuted for being captured."
Being able to understand their language, I had a rough idea of how the friendly warriors stationed in this village treated the Iroquois people.
'The atmosphere isn't bad.'
Before going on a campaign, all warriors were strictly forbidden from committing any acts of rape, unreasonable violence, or pillaging.
Is that why? The Oneida tribesmen were not particularly hostile to the conquering warriors of the 'Sun of the Sky'. At that time, the white warrior who was guiding me pointed to a long house located in the center of the village.
"Here it is, Your Majesty the Emperor!"
A little while later, a meeting was held right in the house where I was staying, without any time to rest.
"How did you decide to place the prisoners?"
"Yes. We have mobilized the villagers to build ten temporary prisoner-of-war camps. We should be able to place at least fifty people in each camp."
He gave a few more instructions to the warriors stationed in the village in response to the 'brave wolf's' reply.
"Don't lump people from the same tribe together. And I think it would be better to select people of interest who are likely to cause trouble and monitor them thoroughly."
"Yes, I understand. I will instruct the white chiefs and take action immediately."
This time, he looked at the 'heavy snowstorm' and asked.
"When will the thunderous force arrive?"
"The 'Roaring Thunder' unit has already contacted us. They say they will arrive in two days at the earliest, or three days at the latest."
"Three days… That's enough time for our warriors to rest."
"Yes, that is true."
"First of all, I would like our warriors to take turns resting today."
"All right."
Finally, I asked the 'Humble Bear' who was separately watching the Iroquois Confederacy chiefs.
"What do you think? Do you think the Iroquois chiefs have had a change of heart?"
"As His Majesty the Emperor has instructed, we are providing all possible conveniences. So the atmosphere is quite good."
As expected, the 'Honest Bear's' stuttering was a habit. Although it was a bit uncomfortable to receive reports, there were no warriors more specialized in escort and surveillance than the 'Honest Bear' and the warriors who followed him.
I thought about it for a moment and collected my thoughts.
"Okay. Let's meet with the Iroquois chiefs tomorrow evening and try to convince them."
"Understood, Your Majesty the Emperor!"
* * *
The next day. Inside the longhouse where I was staying, the Iroquois chiefs sat facing me in a comfortable posture.
"Are you experiencing any particular inconvenience while staying here?"
"Yes. Thanks to Your Majesty the Emperor, I am doing well without any major inconveniences."
First, I created a natural atmosphere with a simple conversation and then got straight to the main topic.
"The war is over. For the sake of the Sun in the Sky and the future of the Iroquois Confederacy, I hope the Iroquois Confederacy will come into the Sun in the Sky."
As if the time had finally come, 'Heavy Breath' and the Iroquois chieftains exchanged glances for a moment as silence fell upon them.
"...."
At that time, 'Heavy Breath', representing the Iroquois Confederacy chiefs, asked point-blank:
"Even if we refuse, the Iroquois Confederate people will still be ruled by the 'Sun in the Sky'?"
I also told the truth.
"Yes. However, depending on the decision of the chiefs here, the Iroquois Confederate tribes will be divided into slaves or the self-governing 'Sun of the Sky' people."
Silence fell again on the long room, filled with so many implications.
"There's no need to worry, our choice has already been decided."
"yes."
'Heavy Breath' let out a short sigh and looked at the Iroquois Confederacy chiefs for their agreement once again.
"I understand what you are saying. Good. There must be a condition. What must our tribe do to gain autonomy in the 'Sun in the Sky'?"
I secretly cheered and told them the conditions as politely as possible so as not to hurt their pride.
"You have made a good decision. First of all, like all tribes that have joined our 'Sun in the Sky,' the Iroquois Confederation must fulfill its obligations to the Creator and the law. The Chief of Defense of the Sun in the Sky, 'Brave Wolf,' will explain these obligations later. However, the Iroquois Confederation's people of the appropriate age will be required to work on all construction projects in the country for two years. Of course, it will not be free. They will be paid for their labor."
"Two years of service… I understand."
After that, I briefly explained the process of self-government and electing representatives, answering their questions before coming forward to the 'brave wolf'.
* * *
The village of 'Sun of the Sky' and 'Claws'. Before the sun rose, dawn was gradually dawning. At that time, 'Sharp Deer Horn', who was guarding the back gate of 'Claw' village, received an urgent report from the temporary barracks and laughed heartily.
"Poohahahahaha! If you've been hit hard enough, you better learn to eat properly. Alright. Tell Brave Wolf right now. The Illinois Confederates who were trapped are moving."