System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 1195 - 325: No Diplomacy for the Weak
Previously on System: Build My Own Territory...
Even if there is a distance of dozens of miles,
the cavalry can quickly approach the city walls.
Behind Lynn’s territory, there is the Aladia River, hundreds of meters wide, as a natural barrier.
In front, there are steep, impassable mountains as a defense.
Although there is a hundred-meter-wide forest path between the mountains,
after constructing the city walls and Weng City,
unless there is a large-scale armored force with heavy siege equipment,
the enemy wouldn’t even dream of stepping foot into Lynn’s territory.
Perhaps the cultivated land area in Lynn’s territory is not as vast as in Kakasong City,
but within the territory, there are several exploitable open-pit mines.
The value possessed by open-pit mining is naturally incomparable,
with ordinary farmland that can only be used for planting crops and economic plants!
Compared to Kakasong City,
Lynn felt that the only two disadvantages were:
Firstly, there isn’t a dock like Fisherman’s Wharf, where long boats can dock for merchants!
The other disadvantage is,
Kakasong City has a labor force far superior to Lynn’s territory.
However,
to Lynn, this is not a difficult matter!
As long as he has enough armed soldiers and a sufficiently strong military force,
the enemy’s labor force can become Lynn’s labor force.
The enemy’s granary can become Lynn’s granary!
As Lynn gazed into the distance, the sound of footsteps approached.
Coming closer, they halted behind Lynn, and a respectful voice spoke.
"Lord."
Gathering his thoughts, Lynn turned to face Victor.
Without needing Lynn to inquire, Victor began to explain first.
"Lord, the entire forest’s remnants have been examined one by one."
"In total, about twelve thousand charcoal corpses, no survivors!"
Lynn nodded slightly and said: "Divide the soldiers into two groups."
"The first group is to collect all kinds of metal items from the corpses,"
"and transport them to Morgan Town. After that, transport them back to the territory for re-forging!"
"The second group is to dig a deep pit."
"Bury all the charcoal corpses in the deep pit."
"This is to prevent the bodies from decaying and spreading disease!"
Victor’s expression became a bit serious, and he quickly answered.
"Yes, Lord!"
Lynn responded with a sound and directly dismissed Victor.
Although twelve thousand corpses seemed like a lot, making transportation seem challenging,
However,
these charcoal corpses have already been baked in the Lorin fire for three or four days at high temperatures!
Though they haven’t turned into ashes like those trees,
the moisture and blood within the corpses have long evaporated, indistinguishable from the charcoal produced in a kiln!
Each armored soldier can easily carry four or five charred corpses...
Watching Victor lead the armored soldiers to begin their tasks,
Lynn glanced around the now desolate Lorraine Entrance.
From a visual distance, Lynn could confirm.
The distance between the two steep mountains is about a thousand meters.
Which is roughly consistent with his previous estimation!
To construct defensive works similar to city walls and Weng City at such a forest entrance,
is simply not achievable in a short time!
Therefore,
Lynn abandoned the idea of building city walls and Weng City.
He could only wait for the basic engineering in Morgan Town to be completed before making further plans.
As the sky gradually darkened,
Lynn called for Victor once more.
He instructed him to remain on-site after completing the current collection and burial tasks,
then Lynn walked toward the forest exit in the direction of Morgan Town.
Perhaps because the sky grew darker and the temperature gradually dropped,
or perhaps because over twelve thousand lives were burned to death in Lorin,
The mountain wind, smelling of scorched earth, swept in,
making Lynn feel a chill.
With Red by his side, he emerged from the forest, and after the guards led up Mo Ying, Lynn agilely mounted the horse.
Grabbing the reins with both hands, he gently squeezed Mo Ying’s belly with his legs.
With Mo Ying’s joyful neighs, it galloped toward the distant Morgan Town.
Likewise mounted on warhorses, Red and a few guards followed closely.
By nightfall,
with the guards at the manor castle gate bowing in greeting, Lynn returned to the manor castle.
Climbing the steps of the city wall, crossing the open courtyard,
Lynn entered the reception hall, sitting down on the throne of the aspiring eagle.
Instantly,
the strong comfort from the throne’s cushion made Lynn exhale a breath of warmth.
Despite now, Lynn controlled the entire Morgan Town, possessing a great labor force,
it seemed Lynn never had a moment’s rest beyond normal meal and sleep times.
He was either instructing farmers on cultivation and planting,
or issuing various combat directives to several commanders.
Otherwise, he was engaging in skill training!
However, Lynn understood.
It was precisely due to this effort,
that he managed to transform that patch of weedy wasteland into a truly prosperous territory!
Moving his right arm, he rested his elbow on the throne’s armrest, his hand supporting his chin.
Watching the constantly flickering light of the oil lamps burning in the reception hall,
Sitting sideways, Lynn’s thoughts swiftly turned, contemplating the future development path for the territory and Morgan Town.
Whether it was Morgan Town beneath his feet or his territory,
Lynn felt there were too many matters awaiting his planning and management!
In Morgan Town,
first and foremost,
Lynn needed Gavin to lead eight thousand one hundred farmers.