A week later, the area around Black Rock Castle was bustling with activity.
A group of ox carts dragged the huge white rocks forward slowly, and countless craftsmen talked softly and happily.
Behind them, there were also sturdy knight apprentices. None of them were wearing armor at this time. They only wore burlap clothes, and the burlap clothes were soaked with sweat.
As soon as they approached the gate of Black Rock Castle, everyone immediately fell silent.
Walk in with your head lowered under the watchful eyes of the guards, then walk around the living area and come to an open space on the left.
Black Rock Castle covers a very large area, with high thorn walls surrounding a large area of land.
But what is really used is only the entrance part, where the lord lives, and where the servants, guards, etc. are stationed.
The surrounding area has always been vacant.
Until William comes:
There are loud noises and roars all day long in Black Rock Castle, and there are dense crowds of people.
It was the 20th when we arrived at Fengrao City, and now it's the 27th.
During this period, he did not leave Black Rock Castle, and did not even meet with a few local ministers. If it were not for the fact that Gurland could often be seen in the Public Security Department, everyone would almost think that the lord was ignoring the Barron Territory.
"Which batch of craftsmen is this?"
Outside Black Rock Castle, Kelly Ford sat on a high building and looked down, softly asking the people around him.
"This is the third batch today, and there must be another batch next."
Report from my subordinate with a weird face:
"Since the arrival of the lord, the Public Security Department has recruited craftsmen from all over the city, divided them into many batches, and taken turns to enter Black Rock Castle for construction. However, I discovered a pattern, that is, at least two batches of people are there at the same time, and then they rotate day and night.
There is no rest in Black Rock Castle."
"Have you figured out what is being built?"
"Sir, it is a knight's hall made of white rock. It is said that the lord named it: Hall of Justice."
The Hall of Justice...
Kelly Fu chewed and recalled the name, thinking about it over and over but still couldn't figure out why things developed like this?
What is the purpose of building this Hall of Justice?
To show off the lord's financial resources, to show off his insistence on justice, or simply to enjoy great achievements?
I heard that the current king is very happy with his achievements. Could it be that Prince William has inherited this perfectly...
Thinking of this, he shook his head and said, "I always feel like something is fishy."
Ever since William decisively captured Tripp on the first day, Califord has attached great importance to him.
"According to the estimates of the craftsmen, the Hall of Justice will be completed today and tomorrow."
"It's just a knight's hall. With so many craftsmen recruited, even knight apprentices will personally assist with some manual work. It's not surprising that the progress is faster."
He retracted his gaze and looked at the hand-drawn paper on the table:
"It looks spectacular, the Hall of Justice...the Hall of Justice..."
"Gulland, is there any movement from Pisius and the others?"
"everything is normal."
Hearing the short answer, Califord glanced at the man. The man's body was shaken and he immediately stated in detail:
"Gulland took over the Sheriff's Department. In the first two days, he was under familiar hands and punished a person who did not do well. In the next few days, he went about his business as normal, just like Mr. Tripp did at the beginning.
As for Pytheus, he was awarded the title of second administrator. There is currently no chief administrator in Barron Territory. It is thought that as long as he can do things effectively, he will be promoted to chief executive soon.
He has been organizing and collecting the government documents of the Barron Territory recently, such as the harvest, armed forces, inventory, etc. of the three cities..."
"Check the armed forces? Why didn't you check the City of Fengrao?"
"Ah? No?"
When his subordinates heard this, they broke out in cold sweat.
Obviously the news he received was that Pisius had checked the armed forces in the three cities, and even the armed situation in his brother's village had been checked by reading letters. Why didn't Califord know?
Turning his eyes, he suddenly understood:
"Sir, he did check the armed forces of the three cities, but he did not check the Fengrao City garrison."
"It seems that even Pisius doesn't dare to provoke you."
Hearing his praise, Kelly was not happy but worried.
It must have been the original attempt to prevent William from interfering with the garrison that made the lord fearful, so he told Pytheus to ignore him.
This move seemed to highlight his status.
It's actually very bad.
Looking at the majestic and solemn Black Rock Castle in front of him, Kelly Ford sighed and fired his bow with no intention of turning back.
He ordered calmly:
"Pay close attention to the movements of Pisius, Guland, and Scott. If the lord wants to do something, it will definitely be carried out through these few people."
"Yes, don't worry, no one can hide it from my eyes and ears."
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Black Rock Castle.
After the day's practice, William changed his clothes under the service of the maid, and then met his subordinates in the front hall.
In the front hall, Pitheus was chatting with Guland, each talking about his or her position.
Pisius is a middle-aged man with a straight face and white hair on the temples.
Guland is about forty years old, with slender eyebrows, broad shoulders and long arms.
"The Sheriff's Department is difficult to manage. I heard that Tripp has been the director for five or six years, and he has promoted all those people."
Rubbing his eyebrows, Pisius smiled and said:
"I went out today and saw someone stealing on the street. I asked the police officer next to me to chase him, but he told me to mind my own business."
"If you say you are the second administrator, he will definitely run after you."
"This is boring."
The two joked a bit, and Pisius did not take the opportunity to accuse Guland of poor management, but lamented that the two were in very similar situations, both facing exclusion and difficulties from all sides.
In comparison, Gulande is better.
At least he has the strength of a great knight, no one dares to openly challenge him, it's just a small trick.
As long as he gets a hold of the handle, he can be chopped off with a single blow.
But as an administrator, he cannot act recklessly. Fortunately, he has received professional training in the royal capital and can find key information from chaotic intelligence.
Not long after, footsteps were heard outside the door.
The two stood up immediately:
"Lord Lord."
"sit."
He waved his hand for them to sit down, Brayman followed closely, and the guards were behind William.
Because Brayman was born in Thornblade and had great potential, and he was the first to surrender, William valued him and made him serve as his personal bodyguard.
"Have you found out the situation in the Barron Territory in a week?"
Looking at Pisius, he immediately replied:
"I have conducted a survey of all the towns and villages in the Barron Territory, and have a general understanding of the information on agricultural harvest, population, soldiers, finance, etc. This is the compiled content."
Handing over a stack of documents, William flipped through them briefly and nodded slightly: "Not bad, detailed but not messy, well organized. Thank you for your hard work."
"Don't dare, this is my job."
After he finished his report, Guland followed closely:
"As per your request, I have conducted a loyalty check on the Public Security Department, and the situation is not optimistic."
"The previous lord was too laissez-faire towards ministers and officials. Personnel transfers, job promotions, salary payments and other matters were all handled by the ministers themselves, resulting in the weakening of the lord's authority..." This chapter has been completed!