When the imperial capital was in chaos, Roy, who was at the center of the whirlpool, was not idle either.
After leaving Archduke Adolf's Castle, Roy and Kalenich rushed back to Green Tower Manor as quickly as possible.
Roy knew that although the conflict between him and Scarlett was just an accident. However, when this accidental incident in the southernmost part of the empire happened to involve a struggle among the upper class, the conflict unknowingly focused on him.
on the body.
Roy neither regrets nor is afraid of this.
He had already been mentally prepared for his identity to be exposed before he walked into Grand Duke Adolf's mansion. Moreover, he has always had great enthusiasm and interest in causing trouble for the Golden Dragon family. If he can help people who are in a difficult situation at this moment,
Alecia couldn't be better.
However, this does not mean that he is just a stupid and bold young man.
He knew very well that the next few days would be the fermentation period of the "Female Slave Incident". When the upper echelons of the empire reached a balance and determined the rules of the game through various struggles and compromises of interests, he would welcome the world.
The revenge of the top family.
Whether he turned his back and went on a killing spree or played a cat-and-mouse game within the rules, no one could tell. But no matter what, he had to prepare for a rainy day.
At the same time, he must also prepare for the coming war.
According to Moya's analysis at the military meeting and Kalenich's judgment on the carriage, it is certain that the Feili army in the western theater will move south to attack Lulian. If Marquis Ashley cannot withstand Fei Fei's army,
With the attack, the situation in the entire southern part of the empire will be completely destroyed.
Roy will not place his hopes on Marquis Ashley. The tragedy of a year and a half ago is still vivid in his mind. He must never let the people around him fall into killing and war again. Therefore, he must plan a plan in advance.
A safe way out to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
After returning to the manor, Roy immediately convened a meeting.
With Grandet buying the remaining elves, the number of people in Green Tower Manor now reaches more than 400. Among them are 120 elves, more than 90 slaves, and more than 20 servants, cooks, and flowers.
Engineers and truck drivers and more than 200 affiliated farmers.
If we also count the more than a thousand Borabel people in the city's slums, Roy's shoulders bear the wealth and lives of nearly two thousand people.
With so many people, Green Tower Manor alone is obviously not enough. Moreover, once Fei Lie's army approaches the city, Green Tower Manor will also be in the range of war.
From the beginning when he bought this manor, Roy did not regard it as a long-term business place. To him, this was just a small property of his in Munich, and the real foundation must be chosen from a place.
There is more room for maneuver in both space and time.
Therefore, the first topic of the meeting was moving.
"Moving?" As soon as Roy started, Maler called out, "Why are you moving? Where are you moving to?"
The girl's face turned red with anxiety. She stared at Roy like a little hen guarding her nest.
She had just repainted the walls of the manor building, renovated the roof, and built new walls. The vineyards, cotton gardens, orchards and flower fields in the manor had just begun to look a little better, and now Luo
Yi actually wanted to move as soon as she opened her mouth, how much this made her suffer!
Not only Mai Ya'er, but everyone who hurriedly came to attend the meeting was also a little surprised. You know, everyone has just settled here. After living a stable life for a few days, why are they moving?
While looking at each other, the elf doctor Philomena was the first to realize something was wrong and asked: "Master Roy, what happened?"
Roy nodded and briefly explained the current situation to everyone.
As soon as they heard that the Feili people might attack Lulian from the north and south, everyone suddenly became nervous.
They did not expect that during this day of carnival in the city, the situation would have become so serious. If the war situation really develops as Roy said, then there is no way that this small manor will be swarmed under any circumstances.
Those who survived the coming Fei Lie army.
The noble lords may still have their own castles to rely on, but Green Tower Manor doesn't even have any fortifications. Once attacked, these people present will just fight back. Those civilians and slaves without force will be the lambs to be slaughtered.
Roy frowned and said: "I don't know yet whether Munich will be attacked, but we can't risk putting all our eggs in one basket."
Mai Yaer asked: "What do you mean?"
"I want to transfer some people to leave Munich first and run a base of ours in the north to prepare for unexpected events." Roy unfolded a map of the empire's territory made of sheepskin and said to everyone: "The problem now is,
Which one is more appropriate to choose?”
This idea has been swirling in Roy's mind for a long time.
In the jungle, if the same group of wolves can occupy a territory suitable for survival, the group may double in size within a few years. But once they lose their survival territory and are forced to wander, the group will suffer from severe cold and hunger.
It continues to weaken and eventually dies.
No one understands the importance of a safe and warm nest better than Roy. Especially in this crisis-ridden world, if you want to have stronger power and protect the people you want to protect, you must have a safe and warm nest.
own territory.
Roy's original plan was to first become a formally registered knight in the Knights Hall, then rely on meritorious service to obtain his own fief, and then become a lord. This path is not too difficult for him. If he is willing, Meiding
His achievements in the Battle of the City were enough for him to achieve his goal.
However, it was after experiencing the Battle of Medin City and the first training camp that Roy discovered that that was not the most suitable path for him.
First of all, once you accept the solicitation of Archduke Adolf or others, it means that you must be dependent on the other party. You will be prosperous and you will suffer losses. No matter whether you accept the decision made by the other party or not, you must be absolutely obedient.
This is not in line with his character. It was also because of this reason that he refused Kahn's recruitment in Baron Medin's castle.
Secondly, in the huge aristocratic system of the empire, a small new noble is just a small fish next to countless giant sharks. Although he has obtained the status of a noble and has the power of a noble, but the price paid
.But it was exposed in front of everyone.
By that time, everything about him will be public. His territory, the armed forces of the guards, his identity and factions will all be clearly visible in the Heraldry Court. It will simply make him and the people around her a target.
, welcome the open and hidden arrows.
It won't be long before he will be eaten to the core!
Because of this, Roy simply dismissed the idea. Of course, this did not mean that he gave up on his path as a knight. However, he was not prepared to take away the people in Green Tower Manor before he had enough strength to protect himself.
Everything is related to your public identity.
This also means that what he needs to build is an unknown secret base.
If a few days ago, this idea only existed in his mind because of immature conditions, then after he cheated Scarlett of a million gold lang at the auction, he already had enough capital to buy it.
Next is a small territory.
Roy unfolded the map. On the map, more than a dozen circles had been drawn with red pen. These circles represented the targets he was planning to attack.
The noble territories of the Saint Solan Empire are divided into two types. One is the lifelong territory and the other is the hereditary territory.
The so-called lifetime territory refers to the land awarded by the royal family or a hereditary lord based on a person's merits. During the person's lifetime, he can be supported by the output of the territory, but he does not have the power to buy and sell underground resources and land.
Once he dies or leaves his allegiance to the lord, the territory will be taken back by the person who rewarded him.
Most of the knights in the empire belong to this category. Although the knights receive a lot of money from their territories every year, in fact, many of them have never even been to their own fiefs. They only send their own stewards.
Just go and do business.
Hereditary territory refers to the land that the royal family entrusts to hereditary nobles. According to the laws of the empire, hereditary lords have ownership of all resources and outputs on the ground and underground within the territory. As long as the family exists and there are successors, the lord's title and
Land can be passed down from generation to generation.
The five principal principalities and many top nobles of the empire are the most typical examples of hereditary lords. In addition, there are also many small hereditary nobles like Baron Bolabel, who occupy more than one-fifth of the total land of the empire.
three.
It was hereditary territory that Roy chose.
He could easily buy a lot of information about the hereditary nobles who were in urgent need of selling their land at Shishitang. From baron to marquis, from a barren enclave the size of E-level to a B-level territory with strong castles and prosperous towns, everything was available.
If you are willing to gamble, you can even spend a little money now to buy the ownership of many coastal territories that have fallen into the hands of the Feili people and have even been reduced to ruins. If you are destined to wait until the empire counterattacks one day, you can immediately shake it.
Become extremely rich.
From this information, Roy carefully selected a dozen E-level territories that were in decline and could not make ends meet. It wasn't that he didn't want to choose more, or that he chose better ones, but that he had more than 700,000 gold left after buying the elves.
Lu Lang didn't give him many choices.
A piece of land with permanent ownership cannot be measured in terms of money. Take Paulabel for example, although Baron Brian's annual income is less than 10,000 gold langs, most of it has to be used to pay various
cost, but after all, it is a long-term benefit.
Without this war, Polabel would have been passed down from generation to generation under the control of the Pioneer family. No business acumen is needed, as long as you work hard, you can live a life that everyone would envy by relying on this old hen that lays golden eggs.
Happy days. Even if the income is less, no one is willing to sell the land.
Of course, the situation is different now. The spread of war is threatening the security of the territory. The lords have to consider the possibility of a fight. Especially those lords whose territory's output is meager and cannot make ends meet are eager to use their hands to make ends meet.
Get rid of the land here.
This is also Roy's best opportunity. If it were in the past, 700,000 Jinlulang would not even have these dozen options. Moreover, the purchased territory would have to be at least one level down.
After hearing Roy's words and seeing the red circles on the map, everyone's eyes lit up and they gathered around. Especially Mai Ya'er, who was even more excited, and the previous dissatisfaction had long been forgotten.
Things like that are her favorite.
"I like it here." Malyaer said, pointing to a place relatively close to the imperial capital.
From the information, this is a small town located 60 kilometers southwest of the imperial capital. It has no special products or minerals. Its main economy is agriculture. It has a population of about 4,000 people. It is one of the dozen alternative territories.
The one with the largest population. The lord asked for 800,000 gold coins.
"It doesn't work here." Kalenich shook his head. His previous territory was near the imperial capital, so he knew the situation in that area best.
Although on the surface, the conditions of this place are good, in fact, this E-level territory is located between the surrounding territories of many top nobles. There is almost no room for development. Moreover, it is close to the imperial capital, no matter who becomes the owner of this place.
, all mean living under the noses of the imperial nobles. For a base that needs to be low-key and secretive, it is really not a good choice.
"What about here?" Malya'er's first choice was rejected, and he immediately changed his hand and pointed to another red circle. He was very interested.
A lively discussion kicked off.
Maler and Grandet only selected those that seemed to have the largest territory, the largest population, and the most business potential. Michie and Philomena were very interested in the marginal territories close to the mountains and forests. The nature of the elves made them instinctively exclude them.
Options for those in prosperous areas.
Knights such as Kalenich and Ivan preferred places with traditionally tough folk customs and rich war horses. Hans and Father Ken, on the other hand, preferred the eastern coast that was far away from the war and had ports.
For a time, everyone gathered around the map, talking and arguing endlessly.
As each choice was eliminated, Roy's eyes suddenly fell on a place that everyone ignored.
It was a small town called Bandez, with a population of less than a thousand. It was located in the northeast of the empire, less than fifty kilometers away from the traditional border with the chaotic land. Its territory was mostly mountainous and jungle, remote and barren.
Transportation is inconvenient, and there are often gangs of bandits around.
This town is the hereditary territory of a viscount. However, since he purchased a piece of land in the heart of the empire thirty years ago and moved his family away, the viscount has never returned.
In the past twenty years, the Viscount has tried to sell Bandez several times, but failed. In addition to Bandez being too remote and barren and having little value, it is also because the local security situation is so bad.
Not only were bandits rampant, but the people in the territory had always been unruly. Several administrators sent by the viscount were all driven back by the local residents.
I heard that the last housekeeper sent five years ago was even killed by someone who colluded with bandits.
Judging from the map, Bandez is shaped like a running dog, with a river called the Wild Horse River crossing the middle, dividing Bandez into South Bandez and North Bandez.
Most of the local residents of Bandez live in North Bandez, which is close to the chaotic land. It is also the place with the most chaotic security and the least control. South Bandez, where the security is relatively good, has only one Viscount.
The old small castle left by the family and a small amount of cultivated land nearby.
For many years, the administrators sent by the Viscount have stayed in South Bandez. Whether it is political orders or influence, they have never been able to cross the Mustang River and touch North Bandez. The only one who tried to go north under the protection of soldiers
The housekeeper whom Bandez attacked was the one who was killed.
It is said that the ancient name of Bandez is Bandefosa. In the ancient language of Avalon continent, it means bandit's den. In comparison, it is indeed worthy of its name!
Roy looked at this place again and again. The more he looked at it, the more interested he became in it.
First of all, this place is far away from the war zone and its location is hidden. Few people will notice this place. Secondly, although Bandez is barren, the land area is the largest among all the selected targets, almost reaching the size of a C-level territory. In addition,
It is close to the Broken Sky Mountains where monsters are infested, so you can hunt, and you can be self-sufficient even if you don't rely on land production.
As for the Land of Chaos, it may be a threat, but people in the Land of Chaos rarely take the initiative to cross the empire's territorial lines. Moreover, from another perspective, the Land of Chaos can provide the base with many materials that are difficult to obtain within the empire. As long as
With money, you can buy anything you want in the Land of Chaos. Even the city defense magic cannons strictly controlled by the empire!
And more importantly... Roy's eyes fell on a place on the map a hundred kilometers northeast of Bandez. There was a name closely related to him marked in eye-catching fonts.
The Principality of Farrington!
After thinking carefully for a while, Roy expressed his thoughts to everyone.
Roy originally thought that his idea would cause a lot of controversy. After all, compared with several other candidates, Bandez has no advantages at all in terms of transportation, topography, or population. Spend money to buy this place.
.It’s like throwing money into the water.
Unexpectedly, after hearing his decision, everyone did not say a word. They all nodded in agreement. He asked him to prepare any reasons to persuade everyone, but none of them were used.
Everyone took this for granted.
For the elves represented by Mickey and Philomena, Roy was originally their savior. Especially Mickey, who had experienced the caravan robbery with him, had great trust in him. As long as it was
None of them would have any objection to the decision he made.
Moreover, as aliens who were captured in the human world, they really had no objections. At least the place Roy chose was on the edge of the human world, close to mountains and jungles, which was enough for the elves.
There are also several knights such as Kalenich and Ivan who have the same mentality. As Roy's following knights, it is their instinct to obey Roy's decision. Don't say that Roy chose Bandez.
Even if they choose to go to other empires, they won't hesitate.
As for Malt, Ken and Hans, let alone that. No matter what Roy wants to do, they will never say no.
The final result of the negotiation was that Grandet came forward to purchase Bendez. After all the procedures were completed, Ivan and the three heroes first protected the non-combatant members of the Green Tower Manor and the residents of Borabel who were willing to follow, in batches.
Migrate there.
The task of the early immigration is to build up South Bandez first and have a place to stay. North Bandez will not be touched for the time being, and the relationship with the local residents will be maintained at a level that does not break out conflicts.
All matters of taxation and government were put on hold.
As for how to develop in the future, Roy doesn't want to worry about it now.
For him, as long as he could relocate all the non-combatant members under the current situation and avoid the ravages of the war, it would be a big sigh of relief.
After confirming the purchase of the territory, Grandet, Father Ken and others left first. The remaining people continued to discuss the formation of the Green Tower Manor Guard. This is the most urgent priority of the manor at the moment.
Green Tower Manor's first organized armed force will be born among the elves.
There are now a total of 123 elves in Green Tower Manor. Among them, 73 are women and 50 are men. Except for the medical woman Philomena and a few middle-aged elves, they are all young people.
.
Elves are naturally born jungle hunters. Their speed, eyesight, agility and bow and arrow talent are unmatched by any race, including humans. Even a novice can become a qualified bow and arrow with only a short period of training.
Safari.
Because of the complete cooperation of Miki and Philomena, this part of the negotiation went smoothly.
Everyone finally decided to select 80 young elves who are good at running and shooting, with Miki as the captain, to form an elf hunter guard. And the three members were Kalenich, Aguli and Debata.
As instructors, they teach martial arts, fighting spirit and instant fighting knowledge, and conduct unified training.
Once the training is completed, the eighty natural-born bow hunters will be formidable opponents for anyone who tries to take advantage of Green Tower Manor. The manor's armed strength will immediately rise to a higher level.
Roy is even planning to purchase a complete set of magic armor for the elves and engrave magic patterns on the black wood bows. By that time, their strength will increase exponentially. Even a great bright knight like Kalenic will
I don't dare to challenge him directly.
Of course, relying solely on the Elf Guards is not enough. Elves are different from humans. Their training in fighting spirit must rely on the combat form after transforming into a butterfly to achieve significant improvement. The speed of improvement is not obvious just by relying on the first form.
But now, where can I find so many butterfly jade plates?
Moreover, in battle, the archer hunter is a long-range auxiliary profession. It is very convenient to wander alone in the jungle for reconnaissance or pursuit. However, in frontal combat, you must rely on the cover of a knight to maintain distance and safety. Once someone gets close,
He's like a lamb under the butcher's knife, with no power to fight back.
Therefore, Roy knew that the most important thing for him now was to build a powerful melee force. That was his greatest asset in facing the coming war and the Golden Dragon Family's revenge!
Of course, there is no need to talk about these things at the meeting. This kind of problem can only be solved by yourself.
The meeting was over, and everyone yawned and dispersed.
Just when Roy was full of thoughts, wondering whether he should ask Philip or Mo Ya to help recruit knights, or simply go to the mission hall to find Franklin to introduce some good mercenaries, Kalenich, who was walking at the end, stopped.
Turn around.
"By the way, Master..."
As the night passed, the sky gradually became brighter. The scenery outside the living room of the small building had already revealed familiar outlines in the morning light.
Kalenich looked back at Roy, who was standing in the empty living room, and felt a sense of emotion in his heart.
In tonight's meeting, Roy did not tell anyone else about the conflict between him and Scarlett, let alone the danger he was about to face. All night long, all he considered was the safety of the manor.
Sometimes, seeing how much Ma Ya'er and others relied on him, it was hard for Kalenich to believe that the boy in front of him was only eighteen years old.
"Well..." Roy, who was thinking about the problem, turned around and asked absently, "Mr. Kalenich, is there anything else?"
"It's about the nursing camp..." Kalenich said to Roy with a smile, "Someone has already arrived. Do you want to meet him?"
Roy's eyes suddenly lit up!
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