Chapter 190: The territory is doomed

Ethan only had time to chat with Angelina briefly before he took Embiid and others into the study.

He had to get the territory up and running as soon as possible.

When he stepped into the study again and looked at the familiar objects, Ethan felt as if he was in another world.

At first, he was timid and nervous here.

Now, only a few months have passed, and he is the master when he steps into this place again.

Life is like a play, that's true.

Ethan sat on the armchair that Rand often sat on and smiled slightly.

It's not very comfortable, it seems that he needs to change to a new one.

Thinking about it, Ethan looked at the three people who followed him into the study.

In addition to Embiid and Kemp, there is also Papalia who looks like Leo.

"You did a great job, I'm very satisfied.

Especially you, Papalia.

I'm very honored that you are willing to work for me!"

"Lord, thank you for your praise. The smooth reception of the territory is all due to the Lord's planning, the wise leadership of the lady, Embiid and Knight Kemp, and the dedication of all the soldiers.

I didn't do anything."

"Haha! Very interesting!" Ethan laughed: "Well said, but don't do this next time.

If you work for me, your contribution is yours.

After this period of busy work, you will formally pledge allegiance to me, and I will confer you the title of knight."

After hearing this, Papalia was stunned for a while, and then said with a strange expression: "Lord, I thank you very much for your praise.

It's just..."

"Haha!" Ethan laughed: "Just worried that it's against the law, right!"

Papalia nodded awkwardly: "The law stipulates that a baron can have at most two knights, a viscount can have ten, and an earl can have no more than fifty..."

Papalia didn't even dare to say that Ethan was just a knight and had no right to confer other knights.

However, Ethan would not fail to understand these principles.

Without any extra nonsense, he took out the order of conferring the title from his arms and handed it to Papalia.

"Please frame it for me and hang it in the study."

Papalia took the document handed by Ethan with doubt.

At a glance, his face immediately showed joy.

"Congratulations to the master for being conferred the title of Earl!"

Embiid and Kemp stood up and came over to check with joy on their faces.

They had to be happy. Although they had pledged allegiance before, because Ethan was just a knight, their knighthood was fake.

Theoretically, they had lost the title of knight.

Now that Ethan was conferred the title of Earl, it meant that they had regained their knighthood, and they were following a great swordsman, so the title of knighthood was just around the corner.

The three of them were holding the order of conferring the title, smiling, and seemed to be happier than Ethan, the master.

Papalia even changed his name.

However, Ethan knew that there was still a lot to do, so he interrupted them.

"Okay! Let's talk about the situation in the territory first."

Papalia came to his senses after hearing Ethan's question, and quickly took out the information he had sorted out these days and put it on Ethan's desk.

"Master, this is the information I sorted out these days, as well as some plans and some problems I found.

Since there is a lot of content, the report may take a long time.

I think I should let Embiid and the Knights report the defense situation first, and then I will explain it to you slowly."

After listening to this, Ethan liked Papalia more and more.

This kid is so smart. He knows the situation in the territory, and it is best not to let these soldiers know, so he let Embiid report first.

So he nodded.

Seeing this, Embiid immediately stepped forward.

"Master, there are 167 soldiers in the territory, and I have arranged them in teams of 10.

There are three patrols a day.

There are 47 permanent guards in the manor, and they also patrol in three periods.

This is the list of soldiers and the schedule.

Master, do you think there is anything that needs to be improved?"

As he said, Embiid took out the information he had prepared long ago and gently placed it on the desk.

Ethan took a quick look, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

But he asked, "What's the difficulty?"

Embed heard Ethan's question and hesitated: "No difficulty!"

Ethan saw Embiid's hesitation and sighed softly.

This Embiid is very smart and sensible, and he never embarrasses himself in anything.

But he doesn't understand his own temperament and speaks too cautiously.

"Embid, now that I have taken back my territory, I need to develop it.

Although Maro City is relatively peaceful, I don't want any problems with defense.

What I need is not a yes-man who only cares about my feelings, but a warrior who can go to the battlefield.

If you still want to follow me, please show your ability to go to the battlefield!

So, please speak up."

"Yes, Master!" Embiid stood at attention and saluted, and then said confidently:

"There are several problems at present. The first is the lack of horses.

Currently we have only 12 horses, and most of them are old and weak.

There are three villages in the territory, and they are far away.

This not only makes patrolling inconvenient, but also makes it difficult to react in time if something happens.

So, we may have to consider adding some horses."

Ethan was overwhelmed when he heard it.

Adding horses is a huge expense. Where can the money come from now?

But he nodded expressionlessly and signaled Embiid to continue with his eyes.

Embid saw this, cleared his throat, and then said: "The second is armaments.

Now the brothers don't even have basic military uniforms, let alone weapons and training clothes.

Every time we go on patrol, the people are very unhappy.

So..."

"I understand!" Ethan nodded: "Anything else?"

Embid nodded: "Yes, I carefully explored the terrain of the territory. Although it is flat all the way, there is a river running through the middle.

But there are only two dilapidated wooden bridges connecting the two banks.

Once we have to march quickly, or the wooden bridge is destroyed, we don't even have the ability to pass.

So, we may have to consider building a solid stone bridge.

There is also a large forest on the north side of Leta Village, which is very close to the village, and there is often a south wind here.

If someone sets a fire, I'm afraid the village will not be saved, so it may need to be properly cleaned up.

Also, the barracks are too small, and there is no..."

After Embiid started talking, he was endless, this problem, that problem, endless, Ethan thought the territory was going to be ruined.

And everything he said, to sum up, is just one word: money!

Ethan had a headache.

After finally listening to him, Ethan asked Embiid to submit all his needs in writing.

The most important thing is to count the supplies first, such as how many horses are needed, the number of types of weapons, clothing, etc.

Ethan is going to prepare these first, and then slowly find a way to solve the others.

After giving the order, Ethan asked Embiid and the others to retreat first.

Only then did he have time to listen to the most important situation of the territory.