I taxed an entire populace through the roof, underfed them, drafted them by the hundreds to be sent through a hopeless meatgrinder, and still managed to keep them around for a bloody, stalemate by keeping them heavily drunk, entertained, and fearful of the Lord.

10/10 for historical accuracy.

I taxed an entire populace through the roof, underfed them, drafted them by the hundreds to be sent through a hopeless meatgrinder, and still managed to keep them around for a bloody, stalemate by keeping them heavily drunk, entertained, and fearful of the Lord. 10/10 for historical accuracy.