Chapter 82 Burning the Wasteland(1/2)
Early in the morning, Ende's temporary villa park.
It is said to be a temporary villa, but it is actually a small park centered on the Hunter's Lodge.
However, the plan did not change quickly, and before the Hunter Park came in handy, Ander became a lord. This small park naturally did not deserve his identity, so he had to be called a "temporary" villa.
People were surging near the park. Almost all men, women, young and old in Wall Village came, and everyone talked and laughed, waiting for the show to debut.
As autumn gradually approaches, this period is now the last opportunity to start the groundbreaking of the year. Otherwise, when the weather completely cools down, the soil will become as hard as the stones and cannot do anything. We can only wait until the permafrost melts in the spring of the coming year.
Grass is the enemy of wheat valley. If you want to open up farmland under the freshly released Lord Ander leadership, you must remove the weeds first.
The so-called slash-and-burn planting refers to burning out weeds and vegetation with fire before ploughing. Therefore, this method of deforestation is called burning wasteland.
The weather is dry and the autumn wind is cool, which is a good time to burn the wasteland. The embers of the plants and trees can be buried in the soil and become fertilizer.
Moreover, it is the dry season in autumn. After burning out weeds, it is easier to dig canals and plan fields, which is much more relaxed than doing these things again next spring.
"Has the fireproof belt been opened? Hank, you and Rowe will go patrol again." Haru shouted loudly. He was the leader of the team burning the wasteland and the subordinate of the merchant Emerd.
"Okay." The two of them walked to the sides, carefully checking the fire belt and the pre-prepared buckets.
The so-called fire protection belt is not about worrying about causing forest fires. In fact, there is no such thing as environmental protection these days, and forests are not just something that can be burned just by wanting it. Some strange trees have fire extinguishing functions.
This fire belt is designed to protect the park that Sir Ander has just renovated.
This place is located at the end of the weeds. If the burning fire burns Sir Ander's newly built small park, they can't afford it.
"I'll say it again. No one is allowed to go in and pick up the scattered scatter before the fire is completely extinguished! Otherwise, it would be in vain if it is burned to death, do you know?" Haru turned around and shouted loudly to the villagers of Wall Village who were rushing to see the fun.
When burning the wasteland, a large number of small animals living under the weeds will be burned to death.
At this time, there is no need for hunters to take action. If you go in and pick them up, you can pick up many burned animals. You can even save the barbecue skills. Take them back and chop them and eat them.
Burning wasteland is a big show for these villagers, and there is also the opportunity to improve food for free.
"You are so generous that you are willing to let the villagers share your prey." Sales Guta stood beside Ander and said respectfully.
Burning wilderness is not something that can be done casually. Even the prey in the forest belongs to the lords. The animals that burn dead are naturally also belong to the lords.
"It's nothing." Ander smiled and said, "How come you, Cyrus, are you willing to come to my territory?"
Sellers is a physician apprentice, good at identifying herbs and the only person in Wall's village who acquires herbs. He often uses his herbal knowledge to help the villagers.
In Ende's opinion, this is a medical talent. Of course, a formal doctor is ten times better than him, but a doctor is a professional who can use basic magic, and Ende cannot recruit him.
“I am willing to obey your will.”
To Ender's expectations, Cyrus half-kneeled without hesitation and performed the loyalty of a retainer.
"Sellers?" Ander didn't expect the other party to express allegiance.
"Mr. Ender, you avenge my father, and I am willing to follow you!"
Well, when it comes to other things, Ender is not guilty, but when it comes to avenging Sellers' father, Ender is really guilty of accepting it.
However, at this time, on the platform on the top of the Hunter's Roof, there were more than two of them watching the burning of the wasteland.
Ander reached out to help Sellers, who was half kneeling, and a sincere smile appeared on his face: "Mr. Sellers, then I will feel wronged."
"Mr. Ender, it is my honor to be loyal to you." Sailers said seriously.
Cyrus Guta is a free citizen, so he can choose his own territory to live without the permission of the Leicester family.
"Mr. Ender, we also hope to be loyal to you." Seeing that Ender accepted Sellers, someone became jealous and said.
The person who spoke was Kelly's mother, Il, who was more familiar with Ender.
Around Il, the families of several other apprentices nodded hard.
Among the general territorials, the highest-ranking people are of course the town of Leicester. It is said that this time the three baron territories were annexed, and many townsmen were promoted to manage villages and other affairs in the new territories. Some people seized this opportunity and changed their social class.
This kind of good thing is not the turn of ordinary villagers, so following Sir Ander, who has just started, is the shortcut to change his own social class.
What's more, Ende's territory was established here, cutting off the road to the forest. Unless they completely change careers, they must follow Lord Ende to survive. This is a very realistic problem.
In addition, my child is Lord Ande's apprentice, so it would be too stupid to not take advantage of such good conditions.
"Yes, as long as you want, I will redeem your family from Baron Leicester." Ander nodded in approval, which was a good thing for him.
Although a lord is not big, it is still very affordable to accommodate dozens of families, which can also allow disciples to work hard for themselves.
While speaking, a group of people responsible for burning the wasteland ignited the fire, and the flames burned wildly, burning into the weeds.
"It's burning, it's burning!" Many villagers cheered.
This flame means that the area of human civilization has expanded and it also means that it has become more prosperous.
This is good for everyone. At least, with the Lord Ender, who is standing in front, you don’t have to worry about thieves coming to attack Wall Village - you can sleep much more at ease.
Amilia looked at the burning weeds, then looked down at the wooden boards in her hand. The boards were Sir Ander's planning and some explanations for the cultivated land. Many of the work had to be carried out. Can she control these projects and carry out at the same time?
Amilia has a headache - single-threaded work and multi-threaded work can be two different things.
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The original Drood Castle is now an unnamed castle.
"Boss Telligan, our territory is coming down!" Cory rushed into Telligan's office, shouting, holding a map in his hand.
Lerira behind him was much calmer. She walked in steadily. Although she was also speeding up, she didn't run at least.
"Oh, come and take it and see it!" Trigan stood up in surprise.
The three of them did not withdraw their territory, but were appointed by the Baron Leicester to suppress the DeRodes.
Now the three of them are stationed in the Castle of Drod, and they are considered independent officials.
The map slowly unfolded on the desktop, and Telligan, Corey and Lerera were all staring at the unfolded map.
The three people's territory was circled with red pigments on the map, marking their names and territory status descriptions.
The territory of Telligan is the largest, located in the place where the Wirtet destiny is close to the Marquis of Ottor. What is particularly amazing is that there is a ready-made village in his territory!
This is a very generous reward. Most people are granted a title, and it is absolutely impossible for them to bring ready-made villages in their territory. They all have to start from scratch.
Looking at the map, Telligan looked up at the ceiling to prevent tears from spilling out of his eyes.
After more than ten years of adventure, I received the position of deputy captain of the town guard;
Working hard for seven years in the position of deputy captain of the town guard, in order to get a knight title, he even proposed to a widow who was almost fifty years old - he was rejected by others!
Finally, there was a chance for this territorial war, so I led the way and fought desperately - the most important thing was that the Night Demon helped him capture the Drood Castle!
Now, not only is he a knight, but he really has his own territory, and can inherit the family and make his descendants a member of the nobles. He has finally fulfilled the expectations of the family throughout the ages and is worthy of his parents and ancestors.
When she returned to Leicester, she officially married the butler Betha. She also followed her for a while. From now on, she would no longer have to contraceptive. The Tligan family needed one, no two, no, maybe three children.
Corey's territory is in the Locove territories, and it is not small in size, so it can only be regarded as a well-behaved lord.
However, Corey was not dissatisfied with it. As Tilligan's deputy, his main contribution would naturally not fall on him. If the Night Demon had not taken action this time, killed Baron Drood and captured Drood Castle, even the Lord would not have his share.
He was already very satisfied with having a position as a lord, not to mention that he and Lairella are husband and wife, and their income can be calculated together.
Lerira has the smallest fief, but her fief is five square kilometers of land near her manor outside Leicester Town.
This is the absolute center of the future Viscount Leicester. Just as the price of a house in the inner ring of the capital and a house in Hebei is far different. Her five square kilometers of land is probably much more valuable than the twelve square kilometers of land in Corey.
The messenger also specifically explained that this was because Lerira was pregnant, so Lord Surrey Lester took special care of her and arranged it in the center of the territory so that she could take care of her baby.
Territories like Telligan and Corey are all within the newly established territory.
While building their territory, they also have to be borrowed by the Lord Leicester, responsible for combating thieves and suppressing some rebellious gangs.
Trigan is even more responsible for defending the border and dealing with pressure from the Ottoll family, but this is the duty of the knights, and no one can tell the fault - let alone a village was given to him.
Lord Surrey Leicester is very skilled and does not hesitate to reward him. Even if he makes up his mind to separate the three of them, he can do it so much that it is very grateful.
The three of them looked at the map carefully and studied the text instructions next to the map. They couldn't put down this sheepskin scroll.
The guards stood outside the door, waiting for the call of the three adults.
After a long time, Telligan's voice came from the gate: "Please go to the chamber of conventions and we will arrive soon."
The messenger who sent the map was not a big shot, but was just a team leader. However, at this moment he represented the Lord, so he naturally had to say the word "please".
"Vera, thank you for your kindness on my behalf. I will do my handover work, please rest assured Lord." Tligan did not stand on the steps, which was the baron's position. He and Vera stood under the steps.
The Baron Leicester will not let a castle be in the hands of others for a long time. Although the envoy of Vera brought a map of the gift, it was also to inform them to attend the Leicester reward ceremony at that time. Before that, someone will take over the castle.
"Mr. Tilligan, congratulations on your promotion to Knight."
"Congratulations, Captain Vera, too." Trigan said with a smile.
Vela was originally a regular soldier, but was promoted to the squad leader in this war and entered the squire class.
"Stay here for dinner today, let's have a few drinks."
After finishing the matter, Corey went forward and patted Vela on the shoulder and said happily.
"Mr. Corey, Lord Lerera, I'll bother you. I heard that there are good wines stored by Baron Drood here, and I want to ask you for your blessings."
"Just just drink openly, there are some good wines!"
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To be continued...