Even after the battle was over, they could continue to collect tolls... because the Vineta Army had the right to impose tolls on the Guzhi Roads they constructed, partly using the fees for road maintenance and partly as additional income which went straight into the army's treasury.
This law was originally intended to encourage the Army to engage more in infrastructure construction. As a result, the Guzhi Roads between the major cities of Vineta had become one of the most important sources of revenue for the Army... The most wonderful part was that this income was not included in the military budget, allowing the Army to use it as they pleased... Therefore, the splendid Army headquarters could actually be said to have been built on the sweat of the soldiers working on the roads.
"Where is my mind wandering to..." Winters shook his still somewhat groggy head, hastily straightened his attire, took the newly issued sword from the rack, and said to Andre, "Let's go."