The foundation of any regime was sound finances.
Finances supported the army, and the army protected the finances.
Who would risk their life for you without money?
In Lynn's view, establishing White Bear Territory's financial system took more than appointing two officials.
The army needed a quartermaster responsible for coordinating between the finance officer and the treasurer, obtaining supplies, provisions, and funds to support the soldiers;
Tax collectors were needed to levy taxes on serfs and craftsmen;
Every warehouse needed dedicated managers;
The finance officer and treasurer also needed offices and staff of their own.
Of course, White Bear Territory was still very small at the moment. The entire tax and financial system could be built with just over a dozen people.
But building the framework was crucial. In the future, they would only need to add more details as required.
Once he conquered new land, he could copy this system over, allowing the new territory to become productive as quickly as possible.
After all, Lynn had long had his eye on the neighboring Shallow Beach Territory.
Over the next week, he did not return to the road-building camp. Instead, he devoted most of his energy to reorganizing the financial system.
He split up the territory's original financial structure.
Lynn transferred out two estate stewards who could read, write, and calculate, assigning them as aides to Yagna, the treasurer.
As for Liya, the finance officer, her aides were the maid she had brought with her. Both had received the relevant education.
Though it smacked of nepotism, it was still better than having no one to use.
Besides, Lynn's castle did not keep idlers. No matter who you were, even a concubine's dowry maid had to work.
Female Serfs still had to toil in the fields every day.
As for their