Steel and Sorrow: Rise of the Mercenary king

Chapter 272: The matter of ruling

Chapter 272: The matter of ruling

While Alpheo led his campaign in hostile territory, Princess Jasmine adeptly managed the governance of Yarzat,dealing with matters of governance alone. The palace bustled with activity as courtiers and officials sought her guidance on various matters.

Among the most pressing issues were reports of coastal villages being raided by pirates. Without the royal army to respond, Jasmine's options were limited, forcing her to focus on providing immediate relief to the affected areas. As effectively she had no way to military prevent those without the return of the elitè army commanded by her husband.

Not everything was bad however , as during this period came the arrival of Doria, an envoy representing the Romelian regent who governed on behalf of the young emperor. Yarzat had cultivated a close trade relationship where in exchange for their prodocuts, the princedom received not only payment in coin but also high-quality weapons or armor, which were vital to maintaining its defenses, especially given the absence of iron mines in Yarzat's territory.It would not be wrong to say that half the campaign was paid from the empire's coffer.

The reason for Doria's arrival, was to express the regent's desire to increase its monthly purchases from Yarzat. Recognizing the mutual benefit of such an arrangement, Jasmine promptly accepted the proposal, maintaining the previously agreed-upon fixed prices. 

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