Chapter 56 Construction

The conditions at Birch Castle were very simple, but the host and the guests enjoyed themselves.

Derek chose the bonfire party, which was unique to the nobles of the North.

Knight Cesar approached quietly and asked somewhat embarrassedly: "Viscount Derek, I have a son who is about to undergo knight training. I hope you can accept him."

In a short period of time, the gap between their identities has widened.

Although Cesar has many opportunities around the earl, it is impossible for him to leapfrog across the class.

So Cesar corrected his mentality and did not think that the little friendship between the two could ignore the current gap.

Although Derek wanted to climb to a high position, it was not for the kind of very low-level show-off.

He knew how he should treat different objects with what attitude.

For example, Knight Cesar, the other party was the confidant of the old earl and had helped him before.

It seems glorious to be in front of the other party, but the reputation will be affected.

But ignoring the class gap of the nobles will also cause dissatisfaction among many people.

So he drank the beer in the cup in one gulp, showing a little drunkenness, and then reached out to hold Knight Cesar.

"Cesar, my friend, this is a small matter. Give me your son and I will give you a good boy."

Ignore the status and only talk about the friendship.

Just like this party, it is rough and not presentable, but it can bring everyone closer.

This kind of atmosphere cannot be felt at a banquet with goblets.

Just like the expression of Knight Cesar, even if you know that Derek has intentional elements, you still can't help but be moved.

A little kindness from the superior will give people a stronger emotional impact.

With Derek's identity, he can still keep his original intention, and Cesar thinks it is worth it.

The two seemed to drink a few glasses happily as before.

Derrick was drunk and smiled and drank with another nobleman.

Believe it or not, Cesar will definitely side with Derek next time he encounters something?

And what he paid was just some insignificant kindness.

After the party, Count Pereira came in a hurry and left quickly.

The Holy Mile Province is now a mess, and everyone has a lot of troubles in their hands, and they can't do without him.

Derek also sent away waves of nobles. Although the war has ended, they originally came to support, and this friendship cannot be forgotten.

Then, it's time to sort out the things at hand.

Under the threat of war, many things can only be handled roughly, and there is no need to care about so many things.

Now that we have a brief peace, we can free up our hands.

The next day, a heavy snowstorm hit.

The twentieth day after the winter solstice, the first snow finally arrived.

Derek took the cavalry and walked through the border sentry first. After making sure there were no omissions, he left the Birch Castle and returned to the territory.

Because of the "goodwill" of the barbarians, the population of Augusta Territory exploded.

Fortunately, even during the war, various constructions did not stop, so that people would not freeze to death in the snow.

The entire barony territory is actually a patchwork of several direct territories of the former Holy Cross Kingdom.

The original intention was to let Derek take the lead, so the nobles of the capital made a big move and put together a considerable baron territory.

The original pattern of one town and four villages has formed a new pattern of one city, eight towns and several villages after the population has increased more than ten times.

The huge population has also brought some troubles to the baron territory.

First of all, there is the shortage of arable land, and then the relative shortage of resources.

Fortunately, Derek took the initiative and occupied a lot of resources in the province of Saint Miller.

There is no problem in this regard in a short time.

Derek braved the snow and came to the city being built in the center of the territory.

A large number of people gathered here and have formed a relatively complete settlement.

With the original town as a corner, a new urban area of ​​about one-fifth of the new city was built.

Although the city has been planned in advance, it is still inevitable to be chaotic and dirty.

Adrian was waiting early, and he was watching Derek from behind during his time in Birch Castle.

Seeing Derek coming, Adrian walked out of the roadside pavilion quickly and led the warhorse.

Derek turned over and got off the horse, and he swept the snow off his cloak for him.

"Sir, according to your plan, everyone should be settled before the snow falls.

The next step is to build an inner city in the center, built to the specifications of a castle.

Then gradually improve the entire city and build a new city belonging to Augusta."

Build a new city from scratch and become the new center of Saint Miller Province.

This is a feat. If it succeeds, the Augusta family will completely leave its own mark in Saint Miller Province.

Derek took off his gloves, handed them to the servants behind him, and walked into the pavilion.

The four sides had been surrounded by linen, and the stove in the middle was crackling.

"Sit closer, it's too cold."

Derek stretched out his hand to signal everyone to form a circle.

They were all familiar faces, old friends who had accompanied him all the way from the northern province.

So don't be too restrained, everyone sat down naturally.

"This winter is very important, we have to do two things well.

First, create the characteristics of the new city, which is an extension of Augusta's will and a manifestation of our authority in the Saint Mitre Province.

Second, to reorganize the army, I need a knighthood, which can be smaller in size and accept some noble children. "

The wind and snow outside suddenly became stronger.

After initially finding his feet, Derek had to think more.

"Our forging technology is definitely unique in the North. We can let Master Tru bring people over. The complete and cheap weapons and armor can attract a large number of caravans." Adrian has obviously considered this issue.

“Weapons and armor can become a pillar industry, but it is still not enough.

All craftsmen can recruit a group first.

Augusta has relatively few resources per capita, so take another path. "

Derek listed some industries, which are high value-added industries.

If you want to develop quickly, there is no other way but to plunder.

Compared with plunder by force, plunder brought about by technological progress is more subtle.

“Also, our racecourse must be strictly controlled, and I want to build a cavalry with absolute superiority.

Don't ignore the knights and attendants sent by each family. In the future, they will enter the grassroots level of the Northern Province and St. Maitreya Province to serve as officers and local officials. This is an excellent opportunity to exert influence. "

Derek knew that the guys under him might not realize this.

After all, his background limited his knowledge. Even if he had memories of his previous life, he didn't realize this at first.

It was after observing Count Pereira that he came to his senses.