Chapter 27 I had to
waste time. Soon, two months passed in an instant, and spring came quietly.
The meandering Musta River has thawed, and its gurgling water is full of spring vitality. Hydraulic workshops were built along the river. Although construction has not started due to limited water flow, Li Wei was full of confidence in his masterpieces.
Countless farmers are working hard in the vast river valleys and plains. Many of the new farm tools Levi built in the winter finally came into use.
The curved shaft plow greatly increases the effectiveness and speed of plowing in the territory. The residents learned and used the long farming method under Master Li Wei's repeated orders, and the columbine became a hot commodity during the sowing period.
The steel output of the Ironworks Workshop in the Greystone Territory continues to rise, and the current daily output is close to one ton.
The basic-level extraordinary equipment production line in Fort Monterey has not fallen behind. It has successfully produced 60 sets of basic-level extraordinary armors, 70 basic-level extraordinary lances, and 100 basic-level extraordinary long swords.
The current private army of Fort Monterey can be said to be full of martial virtue. There are 60 fully armed third-level soldiers equipped with at least two or more pieces of extraordinary equipment. Even an ordinary viscount must take this force seriously.
It can be said that the silver-moon-level werewolf Helimu, who made Li Wei extremely embarrassed last time, did not dare to confront these 60 third-level regular soldiers who were armed to the teeth.
In addition, Li Wei also has two senior fourth-level subordinates and Fat Zi who has been promoted to fifth level. The comprehensive strength far exceeds that of ordinary barons, and is about to catch up with the weakest viscount.
Master Li Wei, who was patrolling around, looked at the prosperous scene in the territory and became increasingly satisfied. These are his territory and his property.
At this time, cavalry captain Harland suddenly galloped towards him.
"Lord Baron, here is a letter from Earl Norton."
"Oh?" Levi found the envelope and couldn't wait to open it. Every time Earl Norton sent a message, it was very important.
Levi browsed the contents of the letter, his face uncertain. After a long while, Levi finally finished reading everything and sighed heavily.
"Lord Baron, is there any bad news?"
"Yes or no, let's go. Let's go back to Fort Monterey first. We'll call Uncle Bellam and Grandpa Pedro later, and we'll do the total together."
Soon, Levi and Harland returned to Fort Monterey together, and called the captain of the guard, Bellam, and the old butler Pedro into the conference room.
"There are two main things in Earl Norton's letter this time.
The first thing is that the reward for killing Helimu last time has been handed down. Under the operation of Earl Norton, the Greystone Territory is now officially divided into the Monterey family's fiefdom. ."
"Congratulations, Lord Baron!" The three of them said in unison with happy faces.
"Haha, this is the result of everyone's joint efforts. Uncle Bellam and Uncle Harland, I have decided to reward you two with a village as a food." "
Thank you, Lord Baron!"
"Grandpa Pedro, I plan to You are appointed as the general manager of the four collars of Heishan, Huiyan, Tangquan and Yinsong, and you are rewarded with 500 gold coins."
"Little Levi," Pedro said with red eyes and feeling a little excited,
"This is the last time I will call you that. , the old lord always wanted to be made a viscount during his lifetime, but unfortunately, bad luck, until the end, there was only this Monterey Territory.
And you have successfully brought the Monterey family to a higher level at a young age. I believe that in my lifetime, you will definitely be able to see it. Until the day when you realize the old Lord's long-cherished wish!" Hearing this, everyone present fell silent. Old Gareth, as a Knight of the Sun, had been sitting in the Montenegro Territory for fifteen years, but he never had the chance to make a contribution. In the end, due to the recurrence of old injuries, he died on the bed with regrets.
"Grandpa Pedro, I will definitely fulfill my grandfather's unfinished wish and leave the name of the Monterey family on the stone tablet in the hall of the Kingdom's Noble Council!"
After several people calmed down slightly, Levi continued, "The next thing is about The war situation between the Kingdom and the Orc Empire has changed."
Harland and Beram couldn't help but sit up straight.
"As far as our Green County is concerned, the various orc divisions were defeated one after another a month ago. The small and medium-sized orc tribes near the border are no longer able to invade in the near future." After hearing this,
everyone couldn't help but nodded. Norton The earl's ability is still very strong. With his support, counterweight trebuchets were fully rolled out in Green County, and the situation in the county was quickly reversed.
Now the business activity in Green County has returned to 70% to 80% of the pre-war level, which proves the good situation of Green County.
"In addition, not only our Green County, but also many border counties in the north have stabilized the situation. After all, the other party is just some small and medium-sized tribes of orcs sending troops to feign attack. Although the number is large, the quality is still slightly insufficient.
However, the most critical thing is our Northeast Ministry, five newly expanded counties more than 20 years ago.
Didn't His Majesty the King send a lot of reinforcements to Marquis Ashan a month ago? Marquis Ashan suppressed the main force of the Orc Empire and recovered a lot of lost territory.
But the latest The news shows that the old Beast King of the Orc Empire has raised an army in the country and marched south. It will soon join the main army of the Orc Empire. It
will take some time to mobilize reinforcements from the hinterland county and the southwestern border. The kingdom decided to start with those of us who have stabilized the situation. Due to the situation, reinforcements were dispatched from the northern counties to support the Marquis of Ashan.
According to Earl Norton, we probably can't avoid this matter. But we have a choice, either send some cannon fodder to follow the paddling, or take our wealth with us. Take a gamble. If we choose to take a gamble, Earl Norton is willing to take care of us, and he will help us greet us in Yorkshire." "My lord,
Baron, what do you mean?"
"I am actually more inclined. Give it a try." Levi paused and added: "After all, opportunities are rare."
Cavalry captain Harland nodded and agreed: "Yes, the old baron has not waited for a chance for more than ten years, but Baron Sir, you must not be careless. After all, swords have no eyes on the battlefield."
But the old Pedro, who just now hoped that Levi would fulfill Gareth's long-cherished wish, objected:
"Lord Baron, our Montenegrin Territory has limited strength, and this battlefield is It's like a gambling table. How big the chips are on the big table. I don't want you to risk your own life with your small fortune."
Bellam pondered for a moment and then said carefully: "Lord Baron, I think we should develop our strength at this stage. For the Lord, we only have three fourth-level combatants and sixty third-level regular soldiers. Our family background is too thin."
In fact, Li Wei didn't understand that his family's financial resources were weak and he should develop them first. But the Monterey family has almost reached the baron's limit, and there are many things he doesn't dare to spread anymore.
For example, further expanding steel production or selling extraordinary equipment in bulk are beyond the reach of his little Monterey Baron.
Although the Norton family treats Levi well, they are outsiders after all. Once huge interests are involved, it is still possible for them to turn their backs and eat up the Monterey family in one fell swoop.
No matter how strong the mountains are or how dry the rivers are, the only one Levi can rely on is himself!
If he could earn a viscount or even a count, then he would be able to sit on the card table of the Fontaine Kingdom as a chess player, instead of being a leek that can be harvested at will.
(End of chapter)