In the Middle Ages, people drew cards to be promoted to nobility.

Hang up communication.

Lothar was still a little sad.

Seleucus was also a famous figure. The empire he founded was even larger than the Sassanid Empire at its peak. I never expected that it would end up in this situation.

The majestic founder of the country turned into an evil spirit after his death.

Although in history books, Seleucus and several other successor dynasties have a poor reputation.

But in fact, as a continuation of the Alexander Empire's rule over the East, the Seleucid Dynasty laid the foundation for the Hellenization of the Eastern world, and even the Roman Empire's inclusion of the East under its rule. It was by no means an insignificant small country.

Human nature is greedy for life. In the face of death, no matter whether it is emperors, generals or traffickers, they are all equally afraid. Even the emperors, generals and ministers who have more will be more afraid.

Prajna's expression was indifferent, and she had been guarding the gate of hell for countless years. She had long been accustomed to seeing the ugly behavior of the so-called big shots before their death.

Indeed, many emperors were wise in their early years, with great talents and strategies, and worked hard to govern. However, in their later years, they inevitably became dim. This is probably the so-called great terror between life and death.

I think of those emperors in the East who sought immortality and even took lead and mercury poisons to seek immortality.

Lothar was convinced of this.

The deeper you get into a high position, the more you fear death.

That is to say, Christianity prohibits suicide. In many places, there is even a tradition of dragging the body of a suicide victim to public places such as markets and squares to be dismembered or beheaded. If the body is not intact, it is destined not to go to heaven.

Otherwise, many people who find it difficult to maintain their lives are likely to choose to commit suicide.

distance.

The sky has turned fish belly white.

It's already this time, there's no need to sleep again.

He took out a pen and paper, thinking about how to effectively rule the Limassol Military District and when to go to see Queen Lagaia.

The situation in Limassol is different from Transjordan, and Lothar has no intention of transferring a series of his policies in Transjordan to this area, which will inevitably lead to acclimatization.

First of all, the powerful locals in Limassol are not pagans. They are all Greek nobles who believe in Orthodox Christianity. Their influence in the Eastern Empire can be described as intricate.

Wanting to get rid of them all would be too difficult and would easily arouse opposition from the surrounding Greek nobles. Secondly, it would also be bad for his reputation. After all, Orthodox Christians are also Christian brothers.

Besides, it's not necessary.

As long as the status quo can be maintained, it is enough for the island of Cyprus to provide him with a large amount of tax revenue every year.

Because of his mediocre combat effectiveness, he didn't even count on recruiting soldiers here. He only planned to recruit a group of Greek sailors to form a Mediterranean fleet.

This ensures that he has a complete trade route from Tianzhu to Western Europe. You must know that the trade routes are interconnected, and the price and cost may double with each additional link.

For the same silk trafficked from Gujarat, Lothar might only be able to gain ten dollars in profit from the silk sold in Ella Port, but if it were sold in Jaffa Port, the profit could reach twenty.

If the income is doubled, the increased cost, even including the time cost, is absolutely impossible to reach ten.

If it is sold in the Port of Marseille in Provence, the profit can instantly soar to fifty. If it is transported across the North Sea and shipped to London, the number will be at least one hundred, or even two hundred.

You must know that this trade route is almost completely monopolized by Lothar. Who allows the territories of the Crusader princes to be connected to the Red Sea only by Lothar.

Lothar's heart was burning.

Now, the influence of the supernatural world on the secular world is getting deeper and deeper.

For Lothar, whether it is to expand the territory or to increase the strength of his followers, a huge amount of money is needed.

The retinues like Mallus and Uldin can still be released later. After all, they are not front-line combatants, but Chelinina, Fringilla, Jeanne, and Prajna must be upgraded to full level first. .

Moreover, Jeanne has elite materials. By helping her advance to the first level as soon as possible, the trump card in his hand against the extraordinary people in this world will be stronger.

Later, I have to find Turiados to come over and swear allegiance to me. With his help, there is a high probability that Limassol can maintain effective rule. At least the local nobles will not treat me too much. If you are disgusted, you will obey the rules and violate the rules.

Want to take a nap?

No.

Lothar shook his head and said: I meditated for a while. The description of the Immortal Dragon Soul has been of great help in improving my mental power. I plan to try to see if the efficiency of meditation is improved.

good.

Prajna said nothing more.

The bond between the two is very deep, and Lothar can now borrow more and more of her power. Many words do not need to be said, and the two have a complete tacit understanding.

Lothar closed her eyes.

The brain gradually becomes empty.

when Wake up.

It's already three poles high in the sun.

During this meditation, in just a few hours, my mental power increased a little. According to this efficiency, in a few years, I would be like Anna, preparing to be promoted to a wizard in the legendary field.

Still too slow for him though.

But compared to the wizards in this world who often need hundreds of years to set foot in the legendary realm, he can already be regarded as a genius.

After a simple wash.

Lothar came to the living room.

Have the specific casualty figures been calculated?

Jeanne looked solemn: A total of two hundred and seventy-six people died in the battle, and thirty-nine were seriously injured, not counting minor injuries.

Lothar looked slightly startled. This number was more than he expected.

The seriously injured here often do not refer to those who were seriously injured. Wounded people of that level are difficult to treat under the current medical conditions, and will subsequently be included in the number of war dead.

It refers to people with physical disabilities.

Remember to arrange for the recovery of the seriously injured, and ask the local government to provide them with more help. If they are unable to farm, they will also be given subsidies as appropriate. The deceased will also receive pensions in accordance with the pension policy we originally set.

Jeanne nodded slightly, but she didn't show any sadness.

The losses of the peasants and soldiers were not small, but the fruits of victory were so rich that they could achieve an exchange ratio of almost one to ten. To say that they were sad or sad would be a bit fake.

After all, kindness cannot command troops.

Although Jeanne is a decent person, she takes matters of casualties much more lightly than Lothar does. What's more, the casualties can be properly accommodated, which is much more tolerant than most lords of this era.

Turiados is outside begging to see you. He was probably frightened by you last night.

Isn't he the only one who is frightened?

Lothar chuckled.

People's first reaction to aliens beyond their own knowledge is often rejection, fear, and even hostility.

But Lothar was obviously not someone they dared to reject.