Our family is in decline

Under a normal medieval worldview, if the territory had the effect of [increasing agricultural production by 30%], it would definitely be a first-rate place.

But when you encounter such a great benefit in this world, you have to think about the reason. There is no unreasonable advantage. This kind of plant growth that far exceeds the normal level is probably the corrupting power of the ancient god of flesh and blood.

Because corruption not only occurs in humans and animals, plants are also affected and show crazy growth.

Walter didn't understand why the lord frowned when he heard the good news, but he felt something was wrong and could only remain silent.

Lance thought for a while and realized that he really had no choice. Wouldn't so many people want to eat?

After all, people will die if they don't eat for seven days. Although eating these weird things is risky, at least you can still live.

So now he knows that there is something wrong with the things growing in the fields, and eating them may cause changes in flesh and blood, but he can only admit it bravely.

Survival must be the first priority, then consider life, and leave the problems for later.

And to be honest, this small amount of land can feed so many people, which is indeed a good thing in this era.

"You have traveled to many places in your business, and I need you to map out the route to Hamlet and surrounding towns and villages."

"Sir, are you going to start taking back the territory?"

Walter asked a very strange question, which immediately made Lance a little curious. He didn't bother to talk nonsense and asked directly.

"Why do you say that?"

"Don't you know, sir?" Walter's expression was a little weird, as if he was surprised that the lord didn't know about it.

Realizing that there was something wrong inside, Lance frowned slightly, but still explained the current situation to him.

"I'm not a local, and when I inherited the territory, the housekeeper colluded with the mayor to get rid of me, but I got rid of me, so I'm not familiar with the surrounding situation."

Walter felt an inexplicable pressure when he heard this. He killed the butler with a backhand, but you really have it.

However, he still did not dare to doubt the identity of the lord, but told as much as possible about a major event that happened in Hamlet, and it was this incident that complicated the situation in the territory.

Lance also learned from Walter that his surname Hamlet actually represented the Earl of the Empire and the Earl of the Border.

As an earldom, it is naturally impossible for it to be as shabby as a small town. On the contrary, Hamlet covers a large area. This was only the center of the earldom at that time.

The territory is located to the north of the eastern part of the empire, and extends northwest to the end of the branch of the misty mountains in the empire. Also in the northeast of the territory is the very famous strait corridor, which separates the two continents. This is the road Leonard and the others took during their expedition.

As the Earls of the Border, the Hamlet family has to bear corresponding responsibilities while gaining power. They have to deal with two enemies for the empire, one is the barbarians in the mountains, and the other is the aboriginal people in the desert across the corridor.

Therefore, the Hamlet family was originally a powerful lord with a very large territory and a formal army. The territory guarded the main road, and the caravans traveling between the two continents had to pass through here.

There are also furs, herbs produced in the mountains, and rare and exotic objects that ordinary people don't know about.

Under the leadership of successive lords, the territory prospered, and prosperity and power were Hamlet's label until the last lord succeeded.

The lord was arrogant and extravagant, and the border had been peaceful for a long time and the military equipment was deserted. The situation of the territory began to decline. What really triggered the explosion was an incident that happened more than ten years ago.

All the nobles in the territory disappeared overnight, leaving only the previous lord. At that time, rumors spread.

After that, too many strange things happened, and the situation of the territory accelerated its decline. Later, a disaster swept through the town without warning. The original town was destroyed, leaving only a dilapidated ruins.

The current Hamlet is actually just a farming village south of the original city. Those who fled came here to re-establish their territory.

At the same time, after the city was destroyed, the territory ushered in chaos. A large number of residents fled here, leading to further decline. After no one moved around, the roads between the various places were swallowed up by the wilderness, and the places that were originally connected gradually lost contact. , the territory was also divided.

Lance also fell into deep thought after listening to his words. If Hamlet's previous lords were all conscientious people, then the ancestor was a complete prodigal. His set of operations directly ruined the family's accumulated wealth.

Therefore, the buildings seen on the old roads and in the wilderness before are just remnants of Hamlet's glorious past.

"How do you know this?"

"I became a soldier at the age of seventeen, and was in the army when I was young. At that time, Hamlet's name was resounding throughout the continent, and his wealth even made the king jealous. I still remember the prosperity of the past, but it all ended in the end. Make dust~"

Walter is over fifty. When he was young, he witnessed the peak of Hamlet and fought to protect Hamlet. It can be said that he has deep feelings for this place, and his expression was quite emotional when he talked about this.

Who didn’t have the illusion of turning the tide in the face of a collapsing situation when they were young?

It's a pity that he was just a small soldier at the time. He could only watch the territory decline without being able to do anything.

Originally, as I got older over the years, I lost my original enthusiasm. But when I talked about it today, I realized that I had not given up at all. That kind of powerlessness and unwillingness had always been hidden in my heart.

But he soon set his sights on Lance, and he saw some hope for the revival of the territory in the current lord.

To be honest, after the bandits plundered Hamlet, he was immediately divided by several forces. In that situation, even if he was given a complete caravan escort, he would not be able to do what he is now in just ten days, let alone defeat hundreds of bandits.

He still knew something about the strength of those bandits. Whether the lord led thirty recruits or was alone, it all showed how powerful the lord was.

That's why he asked the lord about his intentions when he asked for the map.

Unfortunately, Lance's answer was not what he thought.

"I don't intend to regain any territory, but the things here are enough trouble for me. I only want the map because I need to know the surrounding situation and reorganize the caravan."

Lance has not shown any intention of regaining the territory. Everything he does now must be aimed at fighting against his ancestors and seeking maximum development and growth.

With the thirty soldiers at hand, managing this place is already at its limit. It would be foolish to waste time on regaining territory.