Tyrone warned his men about the lord's strength after they remarked on the territory's unusual tranquility and secure environment. Meanwhile, Lynn oversaw the ongoing harvest and processing of barley and a large quantity of vegetables. Earl arrived with carts of food from Morgan Town, reporting that the 500 Free People brought by a merchant were aiding in the accelerated harvest.
"The total is twenty thousand pounds of wheat and ten thousand pounds of barley."
"Due to the limited number of draft horse carts, we can only transport thirty thousand pounds at a time."
"At the Manor Castle, there are at least two million pounds of grain waiting to be transported."
Upon hearing this, Lynn glanced past Earl and looked at the carts behind.
Currently, there are five hundred Free People in Morgan Town.
Even if their harvesting skills are not proficient, they can harvest nearly two acres a day.
Even with a yield of one hundred pounds per acre, a Free Person can still harvest two hundred pounds a day...
From the time he sent Gavin to Morgan Town, nearly twenty days have passed by now.
Making rough calculations.
There are two million pounds of grain in the Manor Castle, and the numbers match up.
Seeing Lynn not ask any questions, Earl continued speaking.
"In addition to reporting the harvest matters to you."
"The Free People hired by the Boer Merchant who came to Morgan Town want to inquire of you."
"How can they become your Townsmen?"
Upon hearing this, Lynn raised his eyebrows slightly.
Earl noticed the change in Lynn’s expression and quickly explained.
"They said they want to stay in your town and sign a long-term employment contract with you."
"If you are willing to accept them, they are even willing to bring all their family members to live permanently in Morgan Town."
Upon hearing this, Lynn had already understood.
The surprise in his heart dissipated.
With the vast farmland and the almost scarce population that Morgan Town currently has.
These Free People who came to Morgan Town naturally want to stay.
In a land that is vast but sparsely populated, the Lord of the territory will naturally need to recruit more labor to tend and manage the farmland.
Additionally, they are enjoying the policy of ’harvesting one hundred pounds of crops and getting ten pounds as a reward.’
Even if Lynn doesn’t look into it, he can guess.
He is certainly labeled by those Free People as ’generous’ or ’foolish with money.’
Lynn said calmly, "Does Wesley know about this matter?"
Earl replied, "Master Wesley is already aware."
"But he said he requires your instructions."
Lynn nodded and said, "When you return to Morgan Town, convey my words."
"To become the Townsmen of Morgan Town, they must join the Manor Castle and become garrison soldiers."
"Once they become garrison soldiers, they can receive fifty acres of farmland for planting!"
Hearing this, Earl raised his eyebrows.
Although he is not interested in becoming a Soldier Commander.
The words spoken by Master Lynn about each garrison soldier receiving fifty acres of farmland.
He understood very clearly.
"Each garrison soldier can engage in cultivation during the busy farming season and undergo training during leisure time."
"As long as the garrison soldiers complete the task of paying public grain, the remaining grain is entirely theirs!"
"To meet the needs of themselves and their families."
Earl lowered his head in response, "Yes."
Lynn continued, "In addition, garrison soldiers can also receive military pay—one shilling per month!"
According to current prices, a monthly military pay of one shilling is only twelve pence, which is indeed not much.
It can only buy twenty-four pounds of barley.
But this is additional pay for the garrison soldiers!
Hearing this, Earl quickly responded, "Yes, Master, I will convey your instructions as soon as possible."
Lynn asked, "Is there anything else that needs to be reported?"
Upon Lynn’s inquiry, Earl quickly replied.
"Master, there is another matter!"
"According to the patrol soldiers stationed near Morgan Town."
"There have been several unknown cavalry units appearing on the outskirts of Morgan Town."
"To verify this, I also observed personally."
"Just as the patrol soldiers said, there indeed are unknown cavalry lingering outside Morgan Town."
"When I led the cavalry to chase after them, they had already left in advance..."
Lynn couldn’t help but frown, facing Earl, he asked.
"Centurion Earl, share your opinion."
Earl did not hesitate and answered directly.
"Master, I suspect that other lords or manor lords are probing the situation in Morgan Town."
Lynn said in a deep voice, "Continue."
Earl frowned slightly, "If it is indeed cavalry arranged by other manor lords and lords."
"The most likely candidates are Bo Xi Town and Alba Town, near Morgan Town."
At this point, a troubled expression appeared on Earl’s face.
He hesitantly said, "Master... I’m not sure about anything beyond this..."
Seeing the embarrassed look on Earl’s wheat-colored face.
Lynn didn’t mind.
He echoed Earl's sentiment, adding to the discussion.
"Indeed, the likelihood that the adjacent manor lords are involved cannot be disregarded."
"However, we must consider this from a different viewpoint."
"If I were a manor lord situated in Bo Xi Town, what reason would I have to dispatch cavalry to scout the neighboring town?"
"Centurion Earl, every action stems from a motive."
"Since cavalry ventured into Morgan Town, they must have observed something of considerable value."
Earl hesitantly agreed with a nod.
After a brief period of contemplation, he ventured, "Master Lynn, is it possible they are targeting Morgan Town itself?"
"But the manor lords of Morgan Town have already been thoroughly dealt with by you."
"Perhaps, in their view, Morgan Town has become unowned territory, and they intend to seize it?"
Lynn dispelled this notion with a shake of his head, stating, "That is not accurate."
