King: Start with tauren plowing

Chapter 124 Old Mark: Master, do you have any strange hobbies?
On the Korimian steppe.

A large troop is moving forward, including tauren, centaur, and humans, which look strange.

This is the troops of the Noxus family. They have evacuated Sunset Fortress and are heading towards Winter Fortress.

They have more than 5000 people, but only a few hundred tauren warriors. There is no doubt that they are a piece of fat, especially for the Feiclaw tribe with one or two thousand and a half centaur warriors.

Then the centaurs of the Flying Claw tribe just stayed where they were, watching them go.

It wasn't that the centaurs didn't dare to attack, but their priests gave a death order not to attack.They had to watch this piece of fat gradually disappear from their sight

Looking at the rapidly increasing number of subjects under his command, Charles felt a rush of pride in his heart.

When the neighbor stores grain, I store guns, and the neighbor is my granary.

But for him, food has become population.

In just a few months, the population of Lindong changed from 7000 to [-], which is really too fast.If you want to increase [-] people through natural birth, it is a dream.

Carlos came over suddenly and said to him: "Master Baron, the Centaur Fang tribe is now in the north, and the Flying Claw tribe did not attack them, should we swallow it?"

"The Fang tribe has at least 1000 centaurs."

"And don't you want to form a centaur cavalry regiment, Lord Baron?"

Charles glanced at Carlos, this guy is addicted to robbery.

Charles shook his head and said, "It's been a long time since the expedition, and the soldiers all want to go home."

Neither the Winter Soldier nor the Tauren are machines.After fighting for so long, I naturally want to go home.Now that they are almost at the door of the house, but they still have to go on the expedition, morale must be low.

Moreover, the most important thing now is to digest these more than 2 serfs and plant the god-given crop Nebula wheat.Transform these potential strengths into the foundation of Noxus.

The Noxus infantry regiment moved very fast, and in just ten or so days, they arrived at Winter Fortress.

Bring the victorious spring breeze back to Winterhold.

The gate of the fortress was still the same as last time to welcome the team.

There are loud winter residents who are shouting loudly, they are the largest in number, and they surround the entrance of the winter fortress.

Some of them stood on tiptoes to look far away, some lowered their heads and squeezed forward, and some even rode directly on top of other people's heads.

"Look there, the baron is back."

"Look at those prisoners, the baron has won the battle again."

"Let me see, let me see quickly."

"Who the fuck fucks up my ass, be careful I'll smash you with it."

……

There are silver fox veterans running around to control order and prevent people from being trampled to death.

There are also small merchants from various territories, some who have just finished shopping and are about to leave, and some who have just arrived with their goods, all of which are blocked here.They wondered at first, but later realized that the Baron of Noxus had won the battle, and it was a celebration.

Everyone was infected by this fanatical and restless atmosphere, like a festival.

Seeing this scene, Charles was very excited.Every victory will cheer up the people of Winter Fortress and increase his prestige.

Victory is superficial, and benefits are real.

After each victory, the living environment of the residents of the winter will improve. There are more areas where everyone can hunt and have enough food.

These are the reasons for these residents to join the victory carnival.

Charles intends to make this atmosphere more lively.

He shouted: "To celebrate the victory of the Noxian family, cattle and sheep will be slaughtered tonight, and broth and food will be provided free of charge. All can participate."

No labor, free food, delicious broth, these are much better than the fake big empty propaganda.

The residents shouted even more fiercely: "Your Baron is merciful."

The waves sound like waves, one wave after another.

Giacomo, who surrendered, watched this scene and strengthened his judgment. The Noxus family is sacred, and Baron Silver Fox is despicable and shameless.

Charles also couldn't help admiring: "This people's heart, if there is a sacrifice, how much faith will be gained. No wonder He will choose him as the favored one, he still has something special."

Henry of the Noxus Second Infantry Regiment, as well as Bruno, Carlos and others, even directly joined the carnival.

The carnival at Winterhold lasted well into the night.

……

the next day.

In the early morning, the fortress was very quiet. Most people carnivaled until midnight, and now they were catching up on sleep. Only the dung truckers walked in the streets and alleys, cleaning up the garbage left over from yesterday's carnival.

Now these manure transporters are not only responsible for replacing the manure buckets of every household, but also responsible for cleaning the streets of Winter Fortress.Of course, their salaries have also been raised. Not only do they take care of the food, but they also have a salary of 5 silver Nair per month.All in all, this is still a job that residents yearn for, and it is still a job for soldiers' families.

It is because of them that Winter Fortress is so clean.Pedestrians don't step on shit while walking.

In the mansion of the Noxus family.

Charles called the housekeeper, Old Mark.

Old Mark pushed the door open and came in. As soon as they met, he said, "Master, is there something wrong with your orientation?"

Charles' face was black, and he scolded: "I'm fine, don't talk nonsense, you old bastard."

Old Mark was not used to him, so he continued, "Master, then you should have a maid at least. You passed out in Sunset Fortress this time, if you happen to..."

Charles was really tired of his nagging. The old guy had watched him grow up, served three generations, and had no daughter yet.

Hitting is useless, and scolding is useless.

"All right, all right, all right, I want a maid, and I will let you choose my maid. But don't blame me for not telling you, you only have one chance, if you pick a bunch of fat pigs for me like last time, don't blame me for turning my back on you."

"Okay, young master, don't worry, I will definitely choose the purest and most beautiful maid for you."

After finishing speaking, old Mark turned around to look at the maid, but Charles hurriedly stopped him. Apart from being interested in the life of his lower body, this old man didn't care about other things at all.

Just like the recent development of Winterhold
Charles asked: "How is the business development of Winter Fortress?"

Old Mark seemed to be thinking about the maid, and said casually: "Master, very good, now we have merchants from the Violet family, the Silver Fox family, the Barbarian family and the O'Hara family in our territory."

"Now the shops in Winter Fortress are almost running out, and you have brought back so many people, Winter Fortress must not be able to accommodate them."

"Master, do you have anything else to do? If not, I'll pick out a maid for you and tell me what type you like, Master."

Charles replied: "If you don't talk much, just look at it."

"By the way, where is Earl Tulip's envoy now?"

Old Mark asked seriously: "Master, do you have any special hobbies for body shape or other things?"

Charles frowned and scolded, "I have no hobbies."

"Where is Earl Tulip's envoy?"

In addition to buying and selling goods, these small merchants who roamed around in various territories also worked part-time as intelligence merchants, and sometimes they would also act as guest robbers.

The vigorous development of business in Winter Fortress naturally made the Noxus family more informed.

Old Mark replied: "A few days ago, a businessman from the Bear family said that the envoys of the Tulip family have settled down in Bear Castle, and they probably will stay for a few days."

As far as Charles knew, one of Earl Tulip's daughter married the son of Viscount Bear.The eldest daughter of Earl Tulip is expected to stay for a few more days to catch up with her sister.

Charles asked again: "Has anything major happened recently?"

Old Mark shook his head, "If you don't count the young master for breaking the Sunset Fortress, then you won't."

Charles waved his hand, "Okay, go down, and call Abdekad, Henry, Bruno and Carlos for me by the way."

Old Mark nodded, and slipped away without looking back. When he reached the door, he suddenly turned around and said, "Master, Abdelkader probably won't come here until after breakfast at home, and you know he's afraid of his wife."

"By the way, young master, do you really have no hobbies?"

Charles took a sip, "Get out."

Judging by the flexibility of this old thing, it is estimated that it will not be a problem to live for more than ten years.

Not long after the old Mark left, the tauren Henry and Bruno came hand in hand, followed by Carlos.

But Abdekad hadn't arrived yet, probably because his wife was a little late cooking dinner today, forget it, Charles just didn't wait for him.

He used to be a bandit, but now he is the commander of his legion, but he is a wimp who is afraid of his henpeck, what a disgrace to his Noxus legion.

Maybe, others thought that the soldiers of their Noxus Legion were all henpecked.

After the three of them were seated, Charles said, "I plan to expand the army."

Now the population of Winter Fortress has increased, the place has become larger, and the places that need to be stationed have also increased.

The first is Winter Fortress, this is his hometown, and there must be a legion guarding it.

The second is the Knockin River.There is a large area of ​​newly cleared wasteland.

And the next farming will also be here, but the terrain here is flat, the river is gentle, and it freezes in winter.Also have to leave a legion to garrison.

In this way, the Noxus family would have no soldiers to use.

Military expansion is imperative.

"Master Priest, do you want to create a new legion? Or expand the number of legions?" Henry looked at Charles and asked.

Charles looked at everyone and responded with a smile: "I want them all."

"I plan to expand the number of Noxus first and second legions to 500."

"And then Bruno's Noxian train, a thousand strong."

"In addition to the first time, I also plan to establish a new militia."

Everyone can still understand the first few sentences, but they don't quite understand the militia group.

What is the use of this militia?

Charles went on to explain: "This militia group is different from what you imagined."

"I plan to place the silver fox serfs captured this time near the Knockin River. According to the form of villages, each village has 1000 people, and then there will be a militia of 100 to [-] people. They train in their spare time and farm when they are busy."

"What do you think?"

Henry said in a low voice: "Master Priest, I think it's okay. These militiamen have military training, and they can be recruited from among them when they are recruited in the future."

Carlos also responded: "Master Baron, you are so smart. You can think of such a suitable method."

Carlos' embarrassment was a little too much.

What kind of smart man is he, but a mediocre man who has saved his life.

The chief of the flying claw tribe reminded him.

The land on both sides of the Knockin River is flat and the river is gentle, which is really suitable for centaur combat.

Not to mention the Flying Claw tribe, even the Tusk tribe led by Biller could come to fight Grass Valley.

The serfs of the Nuokeyin River must be distributed according to the cultivated land, which led to its distribution along the Nuokeyin River, which is very narrow and long.

Throwing a Noxian Legion in there won't do much.Because there are too many places to guard.

If it weren't for the lack of people in Winter Fortress, Shire would have wanted to build a city wall on the north side of the Knockin River.

One stretches from the Black Rock Mountains in the west to the Alps in the east.Surround the entire Winter Fortress.

In this way, the grain-producing area of ​​the Knockin River in the north is stable, and the situation of Winter Fortress has also changed greatly, and it is no longer the best choice for the orcs to invade.

Unfortunately, the cement developed last time could not be made because of insufficient temperature.

If it costs faith, Shire probably can make it.

However, the tens of kilometers of city walls required too much cement, and using belief points to increase the temperature of the furnace to make cement was a drop in the bucket, and the price/performance ratio was too low.

Unless you can think of other ways to increase the furnace temperature.

It is said that magic can engrave runes, and this is not a one-off.

It's a pity that he can't, and neither can Charles. Only a magician can master it.

Now that the city wall was hopeless, Charles thought of the military camp, which happened to be plowing the land and training soldiers, and by the way, could resist the orcs going south.

But any kind of policy cannot be without shortcomings. The combat effectiveness of the militia in the military camp is very poor, and it is no match for the full-time Noxus soldiers.

Moreover, the land occupied by the field soldiers had to be able to support themselves, their families, and the food they needed for production and training.

However, there happened to be a large area of ​​wasteland on the Knockin River. At this time, the military station could not be more suitable for training reserve soldiers, planting wasteland, and producing food.

Charles said again: "The selection of soldiers this time will focus on Winter Fortress first, and then choose from the Silver Fox Deserters and Silver Fox Serfs."

"But before you pick, I have a task for you, Carlos."

Carlos answered and asked, "You said."

Charles said: "First of all, register these people and make statistics, especially count the craftsmen among them, whether they are stonemasons, carpenters, cobblers or blacksmiths, all must be distinguished."

"Tell them that as long as they are craftsmen, they can be exempted from being serfs."

"Serfs who are good at farming and farming are also counted."

"There are also soldiers. Anyone who serves as a soldier in the Noxus Legion can be exempted from serf status as long as he makes military achievements."

Carlos nodded and obeyed the order: "Of course, Lord Baron."

After ordering these few things, Charles let them go about their work.

And he himself walked out of the mansion and came to an open space outside the fortress.

This is a square piece of land, the area is exactly one hectare.

Now the weights and measures are unified, and the entire Winter Fortress uses one size.

The soil on this one hectare is black and looks fertile.Moreover, they have all been plowed with wooden plows, one ridge and one acre, and they look very regular.

This is Shire's own experimental field, used to test the yield of Xingyun wheat.

At this time, the seeds had already been planted. Judging from the growth time of Xingyun Mai, it is estimated that it will have to wait until next spring.

But Charles couldn't wait that long.

There is a large piece of wasteland on both sides of the Knockin River, but the seeds of Xingyun Mai are not enough.

One batch has to be harvested before there are enough seeds to plant.

He called Charles and ordered: "Continue to catalyze it with the magic of light, and try to make it mature within half a month."

Charles said painfully: "Baron Shire, this hectare of land needs at least hundreds of gallons of faith points to catalyze it. It's a pity that so many faith points are not used for cultivation."

(End of this chapter)