Chapter 185 Free Democracy
At the banquet that night, Ranger Howles brought good news.
“Sir, during this period of time, the underground trading market has successfully gained the trust of the free people in the underground caves, and the transaction volume has increased tremendously.” Howles, as the market administrator, proudly expressed his success, “The transaction amount can It accounts for half of the entire Youguang River Valley cave.”
“Half, it’s okay, but we have to continue to promote it and try to bring all the transactions between the caves to our trading market.”
“Don’t worry, sir, I will use all my energy to get this thing done.” Halls said, “In addition, there have been more than a hundred free people recently who were attracted by the welfare benefits of the territory. After checking that they have no criminal records, , joined our manor!”
“Really, that’s good.” Russell laughed. The territory was most short of people. “But it’s not enough. We need to continue to attract more people.”
“Yes, sir.”
Charles took a sip of wine, savored the aftertaste, and then said with a smile: “Sir, I wonder if the Red Castle has relaxed the restrictions on serf trade this year? If possible, we still have to buy a group of serfs from the volcanic oasis. “
“It’s not clear yet, but I will write to my eldest brother Roland. Roland is working with the Grand Duke now and will be very clear about it.”
In fact, not only Russell lacked the population, but Baron Roman also lacked the population.
The Youguang River Valley covers such a large area, nearly three to four million acres of land needs to be cultivated, and with a population of only 60,000, it is impossible to cultivate it. Most of it is vacant wasteland and mountain forests.
There are not many forests in Wuyao Snake Manor, but there are a lot of wastelands, especially the slopes near Curved Blade Mountain and Jiandao Mountain, which are all deserted.
Therefore, both father and son lacked serfs to farm.
“As long as the Grand Duke relaxes the restrictions on serf trade, not only can we purchase serfs, but we will definitely attract many free people to defect to us,” Charles said.
Russell raised a glass to drink with Charles, and then asked: “Why?”
“My lord, you are the reason why the free people defected.” Charles flattered him righteously, “First of all, my lord, you treat the free people the same as you treat ordinary serfs. This is true of the Wildcat Sisters and the three cave rangers. Can prove it.”
The wildcat sisters nodded involuntarily. Life under the sun was better than the life they expected.
Howles also nodded. He used to follow the lone wolf Lisbon in the caves, and no matter how majestic he was, he was just a group of cave rats who needed to hide. But now he has become the territorial official of the Black-rumped Snake Manor, and the serfs will say hello to him when they see him. .
The difference is heaven and earth.
Charles continued: “Secondly, and most importantly, sir, you have two elves! In the entire Grand Duchy of Shadowflame, no lord or lord is richer and has a greater future than you!”
Russell touched his chin, deeply convinced of what Charles said.
With two elves in hand, his wealth alone is now almost as much as the savings of several generations of his family.
The foundation is so strong. If he is not developed, who will be? “So my lord, your reputation will definitely attract a large number of free people to vote, and the most attractive ones should be the technicians among the free people. I believe that these skilled technicians are more willing to follow a lord with a promising future!”
“It makes sense.” Russell nodded.
He immediately ordered Halls: “After you go back, make a good propaganda plan to attract enough serfs, freedmen, and freedman technicians to defect to you. If you do this well, I will remember your great contribution.” ”
Russell is already quite skilled at drawing cakes.
Halls immediately beat his chest wildly: “Please rest assured, sir, I will definitely live up to your trust!”
Russell looked at the others and said with a smile: “If you do your job well, it is a meritorious service in my eyes. I, Russell Fluorescent Mushroom, am by no means a stingy lord, and I am willing to share my glory with everyone! “
Then he raised his glass: “Come on, everyone, drink this glass with me, and I wish our future will be better!”
“The dragon is watching, I wish you to ride the dragon soon!” Charles shouted.
So the officials shouted: “The dragon is watching, I wish you to ride the dragon soon!”
The red wine enters the throat, sweet and soft.
Russell squinted at the gem lamps on the ceiling, and couldn’t help feeling proud in his heart. He secretly said: “Riding a dragon… Isn’t it a matter of time? And not only do I want to ride a flying dragon, I also want to ride a giant dragon!”
No.
To be precise, he had already ridden the giant dragon, but unfortunately he rode it in a dream and could not make a contract with the little dream dragon.
Sooner or later.
One day he will become a high-ranking dragon knight, stand at the pinnacle of power in Longmian Continent, and experience a different scenery.
The footman came and poured the wine.
After filling up the red wine, Russell raised the glass again: “Drink to win!”
“Drink victory!”
“Drink victory!”
……
It was night, and Xiao Menglong was still digesting the Ice Soul Pearl and failed to show up.
So Russell had many strange dreams that night, some were scary, some were warm, some were exciting, and some were colorful.
But when he woke up in the morning, most of the dreams were forgotten in the corner. There was only one dream that Russell still had some memories of.
In the dream, he transformed into a dragon knight and wiped out all the snow giants on Longmian Continent. He even found the legendary frost giant. After fighting with the frost giant for 300 rounds, he successfully cut off the opponent’s head and then kicked him. Entering the gate to another world.
The moment the door opened, he saw his hometown.
“Huh… I feel a little homesick.” Russell leaned against the bed and was silent for a while, then rang the bell.
Dang Dang Dang.
The maids knocked on the door and came in. Leona, the beautiful head maid, greeted her warmly: “Good morning, sir. You are more handsome today than you were yesterday.”
The feeling of being slightly disappointed because of homesickness quickly increased, and Russell smiled and responded: “I feel the same way.”
Get up, wash up, and change clothes.
Russell put on a set of training clothes, went downstairs to eat the buffet breakfast, then picked up the stainless steel sword and walked to the open space in front of the manor’s courtyard.
Knight Commander Eric also arrived just after breakfast, but Kevin was still hungry, so he walked straight to the kennel and waited until breakfast was served to him in the manor’s courtyard – Kevin’s ownership still belonged to Russell.
Only after Eric becomes a lord, will the Phantom Beast Knight be given to him by Russell and become his personal property.
At this time, not to mention Eric’s contracted fantasy beast, which is the war horse ridden by the knight’s retinue, it is also owned by Russell.
Therefore, whether knights, war horses, or fantasy beasts, they all need to be supported by Russell. This is the responsibility of the lord, otherwise why would the knights work for him?
“Teacher Eric, let’s practice.” Russell confidently made the invitation. Today is different from the past. His strength has changed qualitatively.
Eric was slightly surprised and replied in a muffled voice: “Okay.”
“I’ve had an unexpected encounter recently, and my strength has greatly improved. Eric, you have to brace yourself and deal with it, don’t get hurt by me!” Russell held a sword flower in his hand, and then rushed towards the direction like a sharp arrow. Eric.
What he relied on, apart from his surging fighting spirit, was the sword in his hand and his swordsmanship that even Earl Merlin could not match.
Just one blow.
Eric broke out in a cold sweat. Russell’s strength had improved so much that he didn’t dare to underestimate him.
Immediately he said in a muffled voice: “Sir, I’m going to go all out!”
Bang!
Two fine steel long swords collided fiercely, and then the two figures entangled each other at high speed, the sword light was flying and sparks were shooting out.
(End of chapter)