"Actually, I was supposed to come over to see you yesterday, but there are so many things going on in Streamlands recently that I'm very busy."
Nipo glanced at Ferrum: "Boss Ferrum, you are the mountain lord. I have a question about the territory that I want to ask. I wonder if you can answer it?"
"Generally speaking, if my companions come to me, they usually want to discuss the battle."
Ferrum smiled, "Why don't you ask Lord Streamlands about the territory, and why don't you come and ask me?"
"Streamlands Lord..."
Nipo bared his teeth. "Do you remember the two Tungsten Dragon, Ferrum bosses who went to Windsong Plateau with me at that time?"
"Of course."
"Their surname is Nolantel, and they are the children of Lord Streamlands. They and I govern the west and east of Streamlands respectively. These two guys have been competing with me in private. If I went to ask the lord for advice on territorial issues, it would be very embarrassing if they knew about it."
Nipo said casually, "And I want to make a wild statement. True Dragon is born with knowledge. Everyone has his own Dragon Legacy. Great Dragon, apart from his strength crushing Hatchling Dragon, his wisdom and vision may not necessarily surpass Hatchling Dragon."
"It makes sense, but I have already met Lord Leighton, and I respect him very much."
Ferrum said, "What territorial issue?"
"Pay food."
Nipo's expression became serious, and his tone was no longer brisk and lively. "Streamlands The existing rules are too confusing, and there are many clans. Some clans pay according to the land, some pay according to the population, and some pay according to the population. The meritorious clans also enjoy various reductions and exemptions. Judging from the western region I control, the fields near water sources have the highest harvest every year, but the amount paid is not much more than that of dry land. In this mess, someone is obviously stealing my money."
"That's all my money!"
Nipo emphasizes this sentence heavily.
"What do you have to ask me?"
"I want to re-establish the rules. Windsong Plateau has been developing well recently. As a mountain lord, Ferrum boss must have a lot of experience in this kind of thing. I want you to help me refer to it."
Seeing Ferrum nodding, Nipo continued, "In the future, the grain tax will be collected directly in proportion to the harvest. In this way, no matter whether the year is good or bad, whether the fields are fertile or poor, I can take the part I want."
Ferrum thought for a moment, "It's theoretically possible, how much grain tax do you plan to collect."
Nipo extends three hook toes.
"Thirty percent, feasible."
"I have put so much effort into changing the rules, how can I only get 30%? Thirty percent is reserved for the clan, so I want to get 70%."
Nipo shook his head. "One hundred baskets of grain, I will take seventy baskets, and the remaining thirty baskets will be enough to fill their stomachs."
Ferrum was startled for a moment, seeing that she wasn't joking, so he said, "Are you a fool?"
He originally wanted to say Nipo to Mountain Titan, but that word was too mean and contemptuous for dragons and could easily trigger rage and ferocity, so he changed his mind.
"Have you just started managing the territory? Have you not visited each clan before or talked to the farmers below?" Ferrum asked.
"I was dealing with trade before. After I showed my ability, Lord Streamlands slowly gave me more power."
Nipo bared his teeth. "But, is there any problem?"
"We are not going to discuss the classes and plunder within the clan, but let's just say that the thirty baskets of grain left behind are not only used as rations for the farmers, but also reserved for sowing in the coming year and for supporting cattle and livestock. Such a grain tax will suck out every drop of blood from them."
"So what, I think Red Fort Gray Mountain Black Lake all do this, otherwise how could they afford such a large army?"
"If a hundred baskets of grain are collected, but the clan can only keep thirty baskets, then why do they still cultivate livestock and be loyal to Giant Dragon? Is it just to survive and suffer?"
Ferrum remembered the previous Bearfolk leader Wom: "You said Red Fort Gray Mountain Black Lake's rules are like this, but you don't see that the clans there have been trying to escape and even rebel."
"This is why I came to ask Boss Ferrum for advice."
Nipo didn't take it seriously and asked, "How much grain tax do you think I should collect so that I can get enough money without causing chaos?"
"Windsong Plateau's grain tax is 20%, but that's because we have just conquered Mountain Goblin and Bearfolk and given them preferential treatment. Streamlands's situation is different, so 40 to 50% is appropriate."
Ferrum gives suggestions.
"Then 50%." Nipo did not hesitate.
"I know why Streamlands's rules are in chaos. It's probably because Tungsten Dragon Lord is constantly adjusting grain taxes and has reached different agreements based on the conditions of different clans."
Ferrum said, "If you want to change the previous system, it is easier said than done. The Streamlands clan will definitely resist, and there will be all kinds of troubles next."
"Then it depends on my ability. For my money, I will do it well."
Nipo nodded seriously. "Anyway, Boss Ferrum will stay here for half a year. If I run into trouble, I'll come back and ask you for advice."
Ferrum also nodded. Unexpectedly, Nipo had the talent to take care of the territory. In Windsong Plateau, similar things that Kेलaili, Moqi and Bido were unwilling to do, he did them all by himself.
Nipo looked at the face of Chrome Dragon. Ferrum was famous among Ochre Valley for his bravery. He became even more charming after becoming Archaic Species. Now he is showing off his wisdom, insight and charm without hesitation.
"Is he trying to seduce me on purpose?"
Nipo thought secretly, feeling that her heart rate was rising slowly. Originally, those words she said were playful, but if she continued like this, all her jokes would become true.
"This can't go on like this."
After pondering for a long time, Nipo suddenly asked, "Boss, did Feather Dragon give you a token?"
"What token?"
Ferrum answered subconsciously.
"Then there is no more."
Nipo said firmly, she turned around and walked to the corner, spit out a gold coin and held it in her paws. "I will give you a token, Ferrum boss, do you want it?"
"If you don't want to, I won't come to you in the future. Otherwise, if you keep pestering me, I will appear to be an eyesore and as ignorant as Dragon Hatchling."
Nipo added seriously.
I definitely want the gold coin Ferrum.
"Wait a minute, I have something else to say."
Seeing Ferrum approaching, Nipo took a step back and guarded the gold coin against his chest vigilantly. "Boss Ferrum should know what this means. If you take my token, you can't take anything belonging to other female dragons."
Ferrum stood next to Nipo and held the gold coin in his hand.
"Hehe."
Nipo became happy, took the initiative to kiss Ferrum on the face, and ran away like a little bear in spring.
It wasn't until Nipo disappeared that Ferrum remembered that this was the female dragon's courtship method. It was not that Afterglow didn't give him a token. A long time ago, Feather Dragon gave him a piece of Hematite Ore, which he accepted without knowing it.
However, Ferrum is not worried about this. The concept of dragon mates is somewhat similar to Short-lived Species. Generally speaking, female dragons will not accept polygamy, but if they can become Dragon King, the situation will be completely different.
There is no doubt that Ferrum has developed new ambitions for the future.
He felt the pain and weakness in his body coming back again. Ghost-Iron Element was continuing to accumulate on his claw toes. He was gaining more strength, and he indeed needed more strength.