Zentmeister

Julian Weber is an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a graduate of Westpoint Military Academy with a degree in civil engineering. As U.S. involvement in Afghanistan comes to an end, Lt. Julian Weber finds himself involved in a terrorist attack by the Taliban, which claims his life. However, he quickly finds out that death is not always final as he is reincarnated into the body of a Baron's son and heir in an alternate Earth set in Late-Medieval Europe. In an era of political turmoil and civil strife, the Baron's young son is named Regent of the Barony of Kufstein and forced to contend with feudal powers. Will he be able to institute reforms leading his Barony into the age of industry? Or will he succumb to the pressure of his feudal overlords and a corrupt church that seek dominion overall?

Tyranny of Steel

Itami's wrath had settled after lengthy negotiations with the German diplomat. Though the man had a way of getting on her nerves like few others, she had finally conceded to a point which was satisfactory for both parties.

The Japanese Empire would pay a ransom of 4,000 pounds of gold in exchange for Princess Yi-Min'ah. It would be conducted covertly as to not raise any brows from the German or Japanese public, as both sides would be outraged to learn of this matter.

As part of the negotiations, the German Empire had agreed to bring Min'ah to the Beijing Embassy, where she would be handed off to Itami's royal guards in exchange for the agreed upon price. Though the amount of gold was staggering, especially for Itami, who did not have access to the plethora of gold mines which the Germans owned. She could easily make up for the loss by introducing a form of fiat currency.

The Vienna Accords Part II