Recruiting Troops
The population size estimate made by the Number One, based on a combination of Calculation Module and partial data, is considered by Victor to be highly accurate.
After all, the duchy's ability to govern at the grassroots level was very poor, and the independent nobles were unwilling to reveal the actual data of their territories. The duchy's taxation of the independent nobles was determined by the territory area and population size. The larger the territory area and the larger the population, the higher the tax. However, since the independent nobles also had to bear the burden of war, the tax was not much. A baron basically received about 100 gold per year, a viscount 200 gold, and Count 500 gold. The duchy collected about 100 gold in taxes from nearly 200 independent nobles every year.
However, Victor never paid this tax because nobles in the pioneering stage were not required to pay it during the first three years of managing their territory.
Even if the Golden Sunflower Family already has territory, they do not need to pay this tax as long as they are in the period of development recognized by the duchy and the Noble Council.
However, because of this, most nobles would hide their population data, resulting in very inaccurate population data for the duchy.
With such a large population relative to the size of the principality, the population density is actually quite high.
The principality has a very good natural environment, suitable for agriculture. Two-thirds of its nearly 400,000 square kilometers of land is arable land that can be developed. It is precisely because of the high yield of crops and relatively abundant arable land resources that the principality is able to feed such a large population. According to the productivity of the same era in the previous life, peasant uprisings and large-scale famines would have broken out long ago.
However, this also means that there is a great crisis hidden within. As the population gradually increases, most of the resources are controlled by the powerful nobles. These hidden people will become a time bomb over time.
However, this is a good thing for Victor. If possible, when Count Colt leads the Northern Frontier nobles in a civil Civil War in the future, Victor will apply to him to go to the central and Southern Region to fight.
The noble territories there were established earliest and have a deep foundation, which also means that there are a lot of hidden people there. In particular, the three noble counties in the south can produce six legions. Three of these legions are stationed on the border year-round to defend against the East Sea Alliance, and the three legions that were severely damaged in the last Civil War were quickly replenished. The wealth of the southern nobles is indeed very strong.
If he could go there to participate in the war, he would definitely be able to gain more people and wealth. After all, for a Victor, the more people in his territory, the more labor force he would have. The Two Rivers Territory has a more developed productivity and a more scientific governance system than other nobles, Victor can more easily turn the population into the strength of his territory.
At that time, he can take advantage of the Civil War to maximize the foundation and strength of his territory, and prepare for further progress in the future.
Unfortunately, these are just wishful thinking about the future, because the Two Rivers Territory is now facing another labor shortage.
As the territory's army has launched a new round of conscription, this time the conscription is being carried out from the territory's militia forces.
Many former Auxiliary Troops have officially become professional soldiers. Many of them have participated in many battles and have combat experience. The only thing they lack is training level and equipment.
The entire conscription process is in full swing, with a large number of militiamen being selected as new recruits and undergoing the first phase of basic training.
After two years of military reforms, the training system and echelon construction of the entire army in the Two Rivers Territory have gradually gotten on the right track.
The territory's militia force has reached a considerable size. The territory already has a high proportion of young adults, with the population aged 15 to 40 making up two-thirds of the territory's population. The number of militia members has basically reached one-quarter of the territory's population, with a scale of nearly 100 people.
Although these militia members have not received regular military training, they are able to master some weapons and learn basic tactics and techniques relatively well. Their participation in basic training is faster and more effective than that of people with no prior experience.
All the officers were very satisfied with the overall militia organization and the development of the army's echelons, and they highly praised Victor's military reforms.
This opportunity allowed Victor to further establish his authority. It was through these military victories and advancements that Victor was able to continuously push forward new reforms in his territory, even though many people did not understand the significance of these reforms. Now, as long as it was the lord's order, he would just do it.
By May 20, the conscription work was completed in just four days, thanks to the established grassroots governance and militia system.
Nearly 2,400 new recruits were recruited from the militia this time. Half of them who performed well will be converted into reserve soldiers after completing basic training. The rest, except for those who were eliminated, will be reassigned as Auxiliary Troops, but they still have the opportunity to become soldiers. For the sake of their own and their families' treatment after joining the army, these new recruits are very enthusiastic about joining the army and are very proactive in training.
Territory Data: (Updated May 20, 1634)
Two territories
Territory One
Name: Golden Sunflower Territory
Population: 1,000 people (nearly one-third of the population migrated to Two Rivers Territory two years ago; currently there are 8,119 Freemen people and serfs).
Area: 391.2 square kilometers (including more than 80 square kilometers of exclaves exchanged with the Iron Birch Family)
Towns: 2
Villages: 11 + 15 farms
Army size: 1200 men (including 200 archers, 200 crossbowmen, 300 Cavalry, 400 spearmen, and 100 shield-wielders; 1000 of them are being transferred by boat to Two Rivers Territory, while 100 knights and 100 shield-wielders remain behind).
Public opinion: 55
Annual income: 3600
Major industries
Main industry: Animal husbandry (livestock inventory:
More than 100 sheep, more than 600 cattle, and 2,000 horses.
Primary manufacturing, agriculture
Infrastructure:
Castle: A sturdy stone castle with defensive towers and a moat, and two early bastions under construction.
Farmland: a total of hectares, including hectares of wheat (annual production of tons), 2,000 hectares of sunflowers (annual production of oil tons) and other crops.
Pasture: Riverside grassland, used for raising cattle, sheep and horses.
The wharf: the second largest inland wharf in Bole County, attracting numerous merchant fleets.
Territory Two
Name: Two Rivers Territory
Population: 6,127 herdsmen, 1,000 serfs, and 1,000 soldiers and their families
Area: 798.5 square kilometers
Towns: 2 (Sea Song Town, Wood Fort Town)
Villages: 4 (Red Soil Village, Riverside Village, Pasture Village, Green Field Village)
Settlements: Eleven (Districts 1 to 11)
Army size:
Army size: 6,600 regular troops (including 400 archers, 1,200 crossbowmen, 1,200 Light Cavalry, 300 Heavy Cavalry, 1,200 pikemen, 400 Sword-and-Shield Soldiers, and 1,200 Auxiliary Troops, plus 700 soldiers from Green Valley Territory: 200 Light Cavalry, 200 archers, and 200 Pikemen; among them, 2,400 new recruits are undergoing training.)
Logistics Department: 1,100 personnel in the transportation detachment, 300 personnel in the engineering detachment, and 200 personnel in the medical squadron.
Public opinion: 41
Main industry: Animal husbandry (livestock inventory:
More than 1,200 sheep, more than 1,200 cattle, and horses.
Primary manufacturing, agriculture
Infrastructure:
Castle: A brick and wood castle, constructed with special techniques and building materials, sturdy and durable, featuring defensive towers and a moat.
Farmland: 2,000 hectares, including 1,100 hectares of wheat, 200 hectares of various fruit trees, 50 hectares of sugar beets, and the rest mainly planted with alfalfa and soybeans for livestock feed.
Pasture: Grassland sown with pasture, used to raise cattle, sheep and horses, with livestock pens that can meet the needs of all livestock for winter and silage pits with a total storage capacity of 8,000 cubic meters (total storage capacity of pits in tons).
Docks: 5
Factories: brick factories, charcoal factories, cement factories, Steelworks, Machine Factory, Arms Factory.