Neonidas spent the following days engrossed in the accumulated duties of his duchy. Every morning, before the sun even rose, he secluded himself in his study, reviewing the financial accounts of his lands, holding meetings with merchants and advisors throughout the day.
To minimize the economic devastation caused by the last war, he reassessed tax regulations, provided incentives to farmers to boost production, and arranged employment opportunities for the soldiers of his disbanded army.
In just six months, the Oreoned economy had developed so much that it began generating more profit than even Neonidas had anticipated. Tax revenue alone was sufficient to cover the duchy's expenses. When Neonidas went on the Hindonpon expedition, the duchy was making very little profit, but now it was making considerable annual profits and promising even greater potential.
