It's oil. I would never have imagined that an oil field would be discovered in the vast plains where grass grew and various trees formed small forests here and there.
Moreover, since it was quite deep, the amount of oil was also enormous. I held the buffalo's reins with one hand and looked up at the map window.
The oil mark was clearly marked on the map window. Oil is a very important resource, as wars broke out in the Middle East over oil in the distant future.
But, for now, it was just a pie in the sky. Technology is not yet advanced enough to extract oil. Still, we were happy enough to discover oil in this area.
'I know the location, so I can develop it later.'
This thing called 'resource scanning' was really strange. Is it similar to when you go on a spring picnic as a child and look for treasure?
It was exciting and kind of fun. Anyway, if there is oil deposits around here…
'That means there's oil not too far from here.'
They were currently rounding up a herd of buffalo, so we decided to set up a proper investigation the next day.
"Separate that little group from the big group!"
"Everyone, be careful not to get hit by the buffalo!"
Perhaps because of the abundance of food on the Great Plains, the size of the buffalo herds was also on a different level.
At first glance, it looks like there are more than 10,000 buffalo here. A massive body, sharp horns, and muscular legs.
A herd of twenty thousand buffalo, breathing heavily, rushed forward, pursued by the warriors of the Royal Guard.
Knock knock! Knock knock! Knock knock! Knock knock!
A thick cloud of dust rose up, blurring my vision, and the ground rumbled so loud it made my ears sting. As the Royal Guard warriors riding on buffalos approached, the buffalos felt threatened and brandished their horns in a threatening manner.
If you were to get hit by that horn, it would be so dangerous that you would lose your life on the spot. I was in the rear, commanding the SS soldiers, so I had no time to be distracted.
"Focus!"
"As safely as possible!"
"Yes, Your Majesty the Emperor!"
The Royal Guard warriors are skilled at riding buffalo and herding the herd, but accidents can happen in an instant. At that moment, the 'Clear Soul' and the Royal Guard warriors on the right charged forward and cut through the herd of buffalo.
"Threaten with the spear and keep the distance!"
"Try harder."
"The small group breaks away!"
Under the direction of the 'Clear Soul', the guardsmen following her continued to stab with their long spears until a small group broke away from the herd of buffalo.
I also didn't stay still, but ran at a faster pace.
"Now is the time to get that buffalo herd to safety as far away as possible!"
"Yes, Your Majesty the Emperor!"
The Royal Guard warriors were not elite warriors for nothing. With agile and swift movements, they surrounded the small herd of buffalo and drove them away from the large herd of buffalo.
After a while, I and the SS warriors slowed down and waited for the excitement of the herd of two hundred buffalo to subside.
"Your Majesty! It seems the buffalo recognize us as one of their herds."
He nodded at the words 'Heavy Snowstorm' and gave instructions.
"Tell the guardsmen not to provoke the buffaloes."
"yes."
As the 'Heavy Snowstorm' riding the buffalo quietly retreated behind, I continued to watch the herd of buffalo. The herd of buffaloes had slowed down noticeably, perhaps because they had exerted a great deal of energy running earlier.
Moreover, the excitement has subsided considerably as they sense that we have no intention of attacking. My men and I, the guardsmen, kept pace with the small herd of buffalo and drove them naturally in the direction we wanted.
'Two hundred marira…'
I decided to go to the Shawnee and Iri tribes to get to the Abnaki Confederation territory, and since I was already in the Shawnee territory, I decided to hunt a herd of buffalo.
Although the number of buffalo was small, this was the limit and they had to be satisfied with this. If they had taken more buffalo than this without reason, it could have been a burden to the Shawnee people who were taming the buffalo.
The buffalo was a buffalo. Even though I taught you how to tame a buffalo, it takes a long time to control its ferocity. Moreover, it was not easy to breed buffalo, considering the long gestation period.
So, this much was just fine. Anyway, if you go to Shawnee territory, there are ranches to keep buffalo. I shouted at the guardsmen and encouraged them.
"Two days will do. Just hold on a little longer. When we reach the Shawnee territory, I will give you a day or so to rest.
A arduous road lay ahead. While leading a herd of buffalo, the guardsmen are not able to rest properly and have to eat and sleep while riding the buffalo.
"Understood, Your Majesty the Emperor!"
The three thousand warriors of the Royal Guard answered powerfully, knowing my regret.
* * *
The capital of the 'sun in the sky', a 'very big' city. The heads of each administrative organization gathered one after another in the conference room of the government office for the regular meeting.
"The Shawnee warriors played a major role in conquering the Illinois Confederacy."
"The brave wolf force continues to advance northward, and the Abnaki League will soon be conquered."
The heads of each administrative organization also heard the news of victory from the war with the three alliances, and they were very excited.
'Splendid Sunset', who presided over the meeting on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor, carefully checked the agenda for today by looking through the documents on the desk.
"Please take a seat."
As soon as all the heads of administrative agencies gathered, the meeting began. After a while, when each administrative body's report was finished, they began to have an in-depth discussion about how to support and develop the lands of the three alliances they had conquered this time.
The head of the Ministry of Agriculture, Moon Rises, attended the meeting in person while pregnant and was the first to speak.
"Based on the grain harvest this fall, we should be able to feed the tribesmen of the three alliances until next spring. Of course, if we add in the food reserves, we should not have to worry too much for several years."
Then, the heads and directors of each administrative organization began to speak in turn.
"The warriors who completed their military service this winter will be discharged. If we hire them as vigilantes and deploy them to the territories of the three alliances, the security problem will be somewhat resolved."
"We plan to select and develop the central villages of each region, using the capital as a model. First, we will prioritize the construction of fortresses, food storages, wells, schools, and temples. Then, by the time winter comes, we plan to mobilize as many people as possible from the region to build ondol-style residences."
The administration, under the direction of 'Splendid Sunset', designated the central towns of the three federations according to their territorial size and resident population.
The Abnaki Confederation area is 3, the Illinois Confederation area is 4, and the Iroquois Confederation area is 2.
And in preparation for the southern tribes entering the 'Sun of the Sky', two or three more central villages were established.
"Chief! I hope the Ministry of Construction will pay more attention to the rapid stabilization of the three alliances."
'Lazy Beaver' answered 'Splendid Sunset's' request with strength in his eyes.
"I will make sure that the basic buildings are built in each central village as quickly as possible, even if it means burning my body."
This time, it was the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 'Wide Earth', who spoke.
"We have negotiated with the Iroquois and Abnaki chiefs and have successfully concluded the surrender document. However, the Illinois Confederacy is located far from here, so it will likely take some time."
"The market is active and there is a lot of money deposited in banks, so there are no major financial problems."
"The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy has completed preparations to enable stores and shops to open immediately once a market opens in each central town."
The meetings continued for quite some time after that. After a while, when all the meetings were over, 'Splendid Sunset' asked the heads of each administrative organization once again.
"We will hold a general meeting and an autumn festival when His Majesty the Emperor returns. In particular, the autumn festival is a celebration of our victory in this war, so I would like each department to make full preparations."
"All right."
* * *
Cherokee (Holston River) upper reaches, Cherokee tribal village. The Cherokee people's homes, made of a mixture of bamboo and logs, were lined up around a central plaza in the village.
And this time, the Cherokee people, who had captured many slaves, expanded the fence and made separate houses for the slaves to stay in.
"It's already daybreak!"
"Everyone, get up!"
"If I don't work hard today, there's no dinner!"
The interior of the house near the log cabin was a narrow space that could only accommodate about ten people. But at the command of the Cherokee warriors carrying clubs, thirty slaves rushed forward with fear-filled eyes.
Meanwhile, the log cabin where the Cherokee chief and elders met was a very pleasant atmosphere.
"Since the number of slaves has increased, the corn cultivation area has expanded and there are many other conveniences."
"There is a nice girl among the Catawba slaves I captured this time. I plan to take her."
"Aren't you being too greedy? This time, give in to me."
The elders did not hesitate to make embarrassing jokes, which was unusual for old people. The chieftain, sitting on the high throne, exhaled cigarette smoke and spoke, 'Last Breath'.
"I guess it's fortunate that the divine weapons and tamed buffalo we traded for worked."
"It is worth the price. In particular, it is said that slave tribes run away in fear at the sight of a warrior riding a buffalo."
"Hahaha! We must maintain friendly relations with the 'Sun of the Sky' in the future and continue to bring in divine weapons and buffalo."
As if agreeing with the elders' words, 'Last Breath' nodded and opened his mouth again.
"I think it will be tough for the time being. The Sun in the Sky is at war with the Iroquois Confederacy and seems unwilling to trade the divine weapons for buffalo."
"But, if you hand over our territory like last time, wouldn't we be able to trade a few buffalo and a few divine weapons?"
In the opinion of one elder, 'Last Breath' was just a laugh. Introduction of the divine weapons and the buffalo. The decision further solidified his position as chieftain.
Moreover, the great warriors who were dissatisfied with themselves have been quiet these days. Rather, it changed in a direction that supported itself.
"Well, okay, let me step forward and try to make a deal again."
"I totally agree."
"If the Great Chief steps forward, the 'Sun of the Sky' will also make a deal."
Even though the elders' flattery was obvious, 'Last Breath' enjoyed even that action.
"I understand. Then, after finishing the autumn slave hunt, I will go meet the Emperor of the 'Sun in the Sky'."
* * *
The 'Pond' village of the Shawnee tribe, 'Sun of the Sky'. In the distance, the central village of the Shawnee Turtle Clan began to appear.
The stone walls clearly divided the outer and inner walls. Not far from the city walls, in the vast farmland that seemed endless, various grains were ripening deliciously, waiting for the autumn harvest.
And next to it was a large pasture for taming buffalo.
"We'll drive the buffalo herd in a large detour to avoid them going into the farmland!"
"Yes, Your Majesty the Emperor!"
My bodyguard and I remained vigilant and focused until the very end to safely lead the herd of buffalo to the ranch.
Knock knock! Knock knock! Knock knock! Knock knock!
A little later, the buffalo herders who were waiting for us at the ranch opened the fence gate after receiving word that I was coming.
A herd of two hundred buffalo entered the enclosure one after another without incident. The fence gate closed tightly, marking the end of the buffalo hunt.
At that moment, the turtle clan chief and representative, 'Black Tooth', approached me and greeted me warmly.
"Thank you for your hard work in bringing the buffalo herd, Your Majesty!"
I left the soldiers of the Royal Guard who had suffered with me in the hands of the 'Heavy Snowstorm' and walked side by side towards the village while chatting with 'Black Tooth' about this and that.
"The Miami Tribe Chief, who visited our village, has been waiting to see His Majesty the Emperor since yesterday."
"Miami Tribe?"
"yes."