Chapter 411

"Okay, deal!"

Elquet nodded with satisfaction: "We will camp nearby these days and start exploration work. When the agreed date comes, we will notify you. When the time comes, please bring the silver key and come to meet us."

"It will take some time, no problem."

Field agreed immediately, just giving Night Territory a chance to breathe. The shadow of the previous war has not been completely dispelled, and Night Territory needs to recuperate.

"By the way, Mr. Field, if possible, we can start trade." When talking about trade, Elquet immediately changed his face to that of a businessman. His face, slightly brown due to sun exposure, immediately showed vitality, "Trade wherever you go, the whole world is a trading partner."

"Why not, I respect the tradition of commercial countries."

Field gave a thumbs up. The goods of Night Territory can also be sold to them to make a quick buck.

After the verbal contract, Field led the team to leave, and Ashina carefully covered the rear, cleaning up all the footprints of everyone leaving to prevent the other party from following.

After returning to the territory, Field immediately called everyone to a meeting and made a series of arrangements.

First, in terms of the army, the army was reorganized, and the previous guards, border troops and the direct army of the Night Lord were disbanded. Soldiers who performed well in the border battle were promoted as cadres and reorganized into the First Army and Second Army of the Night Lord, each with 500 people.

One hundred heavy cavalry and one hundred looting cavalry, temporarily organized separately.

As for the temporarily recruited militia, they went back to their homes and looked for their mothers.

Of course, the army is not full now, and it will take some time to replenish the troops and train them.

"This time the ore exploration mission failed, fortunately the casualties were minimal. We investigated the course of the incident, mainly because of the sudden attack of the corrupted beavers, and the command of the convoy was also immature and reckless."

After not finding the Holy Light Ore in the original lake, they should not have gone upstream.

Fortunately, the Night Lord's army did not fight to the death from beginning to end, but hid in the chariot formation, preserving most of its strength. Seven slaves and one soldier were sacrificed.

"Sergeant Newt commanded well throughout the whole process, and he is still transferred back to the First Army to serve. As for Miss Alexia, continue the courses in Night Territory. In addition, assist your father Tate in managing slaves. Many slaves will come to Night Territory in the future."

Originally, I wanted Alexia to be the village chief, but now it seems far from enough.

"Yes, sir."

Alexia bowed her head silently, but compared with before, she was much calmer, and had the feeling of a big sister, not the little girl before.

Field secretly sighed: Night Territory lacks someone who can stand on his own.

"Now let's talk about the internal affairs and economic issues of the territory." Field turned the page.

"Sir, I've thought about it. We got a lot of food in this battle, so much that the warehouse can't hold it."

Butler Kao raised his hand and put forward this sweet burden: "Now the weather is hot, without qualified warehouses to store, the food will easily go bad. Perhaps we should export some food. I heard that the three western provinces are suffering from famine, and there are also a large number of displaced people in Rick Province. We can make a lot of money!"

The food stored in the border fortress alone is enough for two or three thousand people to eat for a quarter. Later, they plundered the three outer territories, defeated the rebels, and seized a large amount of baggage. Simon also sent some.

It can't be eaten up, it can't be eaten up at all.

"But, but those poor people don't have money to buy food." Tisifa pouted sadly. As a believer of Holy Light, he couldn't bear to see people suffer. "We can donate some, and everyone will praise your kindness."

Ashina didn't care: "I would rather the food rot in the Night Territory than donate it. Why didn't our soldiers have any support when they were bleeding and sacrificing their lives?"

Field nodded secretly, without refuting anyone's words.

"Are you afraid that there is no place to use the food? Now Starry Night City is an empty city. We need population, a large population." Field gestured with a feather pen twice, "This time I purchase slaves, I want the territory's population to reach 5,500 people."

"So many people."

Kao's face fell immediately. Now the territory has about 2,800 people, and the lord wants to double the population. It can be foreseen that he will be busy in the coming days.

"It's not that I don't want to send food to those in need, but it's hard to implement. The losses, taxes and exploitation along the way may leave only half of the ten bags of flour." Field gently rejected Tisifa's proposal.

"Sorry, I just want to help the suffering people." Tisifa sighed.

"How about this, we can absorb some of the victims. In troubled times, women have a bushel of rice. The three western provinces and Rick Province suffered from famine.People and children will inevitably be in trouble. I will appoint Alexia to take in women and children. If there are technicians who are good at iron smelting, weaving, brewing, etc., they will also be brought back. The number will be set at 800. "

Most of the civilians in Night Territory are men. When Field bought them to work, he naturally chose male slaves.

Now that they have become free people, they need to marry wives. Let's see if we can bring some refugees back.

"That's good, that's good."

The various non-commissioned officers of the military looked happy, and they were worried that the soldiers had no partners.

Tisifa showed a grateful expression. As long as she could help the poor people, she felt very happy.

"My lord, I promise that I will not disappoint you this time." Alexia almost

"Yes, my lord, this time we harvested so many supplies, we can throw them to the market in Night Territory." Charlotte, who has been busy farming, rarely made suggestions, "Many people complain that the price of food is too high. Throwing more food to the market will reduce it. "

"You're right. "Field gave an encouraging look, "clothes, furniture and daily necessities should be put on the market at the most favorable prices as a benefit for the territory. But for food, just put a little bit, and reduce the price by 10% or 20%. "

"Why?" Charlotte leaned back slightly, looking confused.

"Because we need to keep prices stable. If the price of food changes from time to time, the people in the territory will be worried. In addition, the harvest will be coming soon."

"No farmer would want to see the fruits of his hard work suddenly become worthless."

Field explained: "Even after the harvest, we have to buy some food from farmers."

"By the way, starting with this batch of slaves, the cost of redeeming them as free people is no longer the original one gold coin."

"Ah? My lord, you are not going to make it free, are you?"

Kao jumped up from his chair.

"Of course not, I want to increase the price of the redemption fee. It was originally one gold coin, and now it has increased to two gold coins and fifty silver coins. "Field smiled and said, "After all, we can't let outsiders enjoy the fruits of everyone's labor for free."