Chapter 154: About the small matter of packing a brood of dwarves
. As a dwarf, Sherman is undoubtedly extremely successful.
For example, the noble robe he wore was a symbol of his identity and status.
Sherman is a technical aristocrat!
This was the explanation given by Leon himself when he was awarded the title.
In this era, the reason why most nobles are able to become nobles and have their own noble titles is mostly because of their military merits and opportunities for promotion.
However, Leon opened up another way to become a noble in the land of Antolia.
That is, even if there is no military merit, if you can achieve good results in a certain area and bring enough contributions to Antolia, then you only need to go through the extremely rigorous process of nomination by Leon, review by Leon, and appointment by Leon. After the selection process, you can become a titled Antorian noble!
There is no doubt that as a craftsman who has been loyal to the Jimena family for many years, whether it is the construction of the new city or the operation of the Grum slime factory, Sherman has given an answer that makes Leon quite satisfied. .
This naturally made Sherman the first dwarf to receive a noble title in the land of Antolia!
You know, Leon's purpose in coming to Dorin Valley is to bring back skilled dwarf craftsmen to Antolia.
Obviously, compared to Leon's self-talk, Sherman, who is also a dwarf, is obviously more convincing.
Especially when Sherman walked into the familiar tavern, and while the dwarves around him listened, he exaggerated everything about Antolia and his own life...
Antolia's name must be It will be widely spread among the dwarves living in Dorin Valley.
In fact, from a certain level, the dwarf's character is a bit twisted.
On the one hand, they are proud of their innate craftsmanship and hope to use their abilities to obtain the wealth they dream of.
But on the other hand, it was precisely because of the arrogance in their hearts that they couldn't lose face and actively surrendered to various nobles.
Only when the noble lords of the Andal Kingdom come to Dorin Valley to recruit in person will the dwarves living here show their abilities.
Therefore, since he has come in person, Leon does not plan to go back with only two or three dwarves.
Letting Sherman go out and show off in aristocratic robes might have an unexpected effect.
After all...
the dwarves are indeed greedy for money, but this does not mean that they have no ideas about noble titles.
There is actually no conflict between the two.
The reason why noble titles are extremely rare among the dwarves is not because they don't want them, but because they can't get them.
But Leon is different.
A title of nobility is not a fiefdom of nobility, so why should it be so stuck?
Antolia's talent introduction policy clearly states that for high-end talents who are highly suitable for Antolia's current needs, not only will settlement allowance and talent subsidies be provided, but even noble titles are negotiable!
When BYD figures out the shadow manipulator, Leon will have to arrange an honorary baron for him!
This is also one of the benefits of being promoted to Marquis.
In the past, Leon was only a viscount, and at most he could only be awarded a few honorary knights.
Now, the title of Marquis gives Leon great autonomy and room for operation. As long as it can bring enough benefits to Antolia, let alone titles such as knight and baron, even honorary viscount, Even Leon dares to make him an honorary earl!
All in all, with Sherman's diligent display, it can be said that no dwarf knows the name of Knight Sherman.
So that by the time Leon returned from Dorin Valley, there were already several nests of dwarfs crowded into the carriage behind!
Some of them are good at weapon casting, some are good at precision machinery, and some are as good at building structures as Sherman. Their main focus is a variety of different directions.
And this also made Leon feel an indescribable joy from the bottom of his heart.
Perhaps Antolia today does not need so many high-end talents, but there is a saying that there is no need to be prepared. Anyway, after taking over the wealth of the Bravis family, today's Jimena family is extremely rich.
He can even have a hand in the reconstruction project of Parma City, and supporting a hundred dwarf craftsmen is really not worth mentioning.
What's more, even if the dwarf craftsmen recruited by Leon may overlap in number, who says he plans to stuff them all into the factory workshops in Antolia?
Digging around for available talents can only be regarded as an emergency measure.
In Leon's mind, only by giving Antolia the ability to cultivate talents can Antolia truly become the leading noble fiefdom in the Kingdom of Andal in terms of comprehensive strength!
Of course, compulsory education is outrageous.
Not to mention whether Leon is willing to do it or not, just looking at the current situation in Antolia, it is absolutely impossible to do this.
Compulsory education is a good thing, but it must also be combined with reality.
If all the residents go to class, then who will work in the factory?
However...
although universal education cannot be carried out, this does not mean that elite education cannot be carried out in a small area!
And this is the benefit that Leon provides to the survivors of the martyrs in Antolia!
Before Leon became the lord of Antolia, many people died every year in this land.
The Antolian mercenaries, who are famous for their toughness, have the highest mortality rate in the southern part of the kingdom.
These brave Antolians sacrificed their precious lives for the Jimena family and the stability of Antolia. As a lord, Leon naturally cannot sit idly by.
Pensions and job opportunities provided to the families of fallen soldiers are only one aspect.
Now that Leon has opened up the joints of the dwarves so that these dwarves can serve the Jimena family, it is natural to carry out an elite plan on a small scale.
There is no way, Antolia's talent is too scarce.
And Antolia's development is too rapid.
This time, the Shadow Manipulator can be found in the Dorin Valley with just the right dwarves to build it, but who can guarantee that the precision instruments Leon will need later can also find the right professional craftsmen?
Therefore...
elite education must be arranged!
As for why the dwarf is willing to teach everything he has learned...
the reason is simple, Leon gives him too much money.
If adding money is not enough, add a title. If adding a title is not enough, then add a bigger pie.
Anyway, the principle of the dwarves has always been to earn money from Antolia and spend it without taking any money home.
(End of chapter)