Free Web NovelChapter 875: Chapter 522: A New Day in the Territory
Improving the level is actually equivalent to increasing strength.
The level is also an indicator of the warriors’ battle strength.
Stepping away from the Lord’s Small Tower, taking a breath of not-so-fresh air.
Zong Shen decided to call Marie to inquire about the territory’s development,
so he took out the Communication Crystal to contact Marie.
The communication was connected quickly, just as Zong Shen expected, Marie was in the living area.
Upon receiving Zong Shen’s notification, she immediately put down what she was doing and rode back on her horse.
It took only six or seven minutes to arrive outside the Lord’s Small Tower.
Dismounting from the horse, she walked up to Zong Shen and bowed in greeting.
"My Lord..."
Zong Shen nodded, looking at the little girl in her bustling manner, he couldn’t help feeling a bit emotional.
Marie now possesses a tendency to become a workaholic.
"Marie, you’ve worked hard recently."
"I already saw the situation in the living area last night."
"You’re doing a great job."
Zong Shen praised her generously.
The facts indeed supported this, and he was quite satisfied with the little girl’s performance.
The territory’s transformation is in no small part due to Marie’s contribution.
"Hehe..."
"It’s all because of your excellent guidance, my Lord!"
She gave a proud, toothy smile.
She didn’t care about others’ praise, but Zong Shen’s praise was different.
Marie felt like she had tasted honey, her heart sweet and content.
At the same time, a sense of pride from being recognized welled up within her.
"What were you doing in the living area just now?"
Zong Shen asked with a smile.
The development of the territory has already entered into a steady rhythm.
At least the subjects won’t run out of things to do.
Hearing his question, Marie modestly looked down at her chest.
"I went to plant trees."
"The necklace you gifted me can evoke the power of Natural Magic."
"And the refugees who joined a few days ago still need a new round of adjustment."
Marie’s necklace has a skill for "Tree Planting."
Zong Shen had almost forgotten about it, but she clearly kept it in mind.
There is still a large amount of unused land in the territory.
Planting some trees is an all-benefit, no-harm activity.
If it becomes troublesome, the farmers can just cut it down.
"Oh? Where did you plant them?"
"By the way, how many people do we have in the territory now?"
Zong Shen continued smiling, asking two successive questions.
The first question was minor, but the second was crucial.
Hearing his words, Marie raised her head again.
The smile on her face faded a bit and became more serious.
"My Lord, I planted them beside the Ancient Guardian."
"Even with the support of magic skills, it will still take several months to grow a small grove."
"Regarding the population issue, I have already made the statistics."
Marie said as she took out a homemade notebook bound with iron wire from her storage grid.
The iron wire comes from the Blacksmith Shop.
The two Blacksmith Apprentices would occasionally make small metal items,
making some iron wire is no problem.
The pages are ordinary paper found in this world.
Made from plant fibers, beaten, soaked, shaped, and dried using traditional methods.
She carefully bound them together.
Zong Shen accepted the notebook, which seemed so simple it was almost comical.
He gently opened the first soft page.
From the second page on, it documented the situation of the territory.
Including the consumption of materials and food.
And the quantity of resources exchanged through the "Market" trade.
Along with some memorandum-like information.
It recorded her thoughts on the upcoming construction.
She even deduced it down to the level of details.
Flipping to the end reveals the latest population statistics.
Currently, the territory has a non-warrior population of 752 people.
Among these seven hundred people is the little boy he brought back from Boss Bang.
As well as figures like Quete, Alanna, and the Dwarf Uncle.
Among them, the newly joined refugees numbered 378.
Regarding the warriors, the Wolf Cavalry has the highest number, reaching 70.
Followed by the Dragonized Spear and Shield Warriors, Immortal Gun Cavalry, and Rodok Crossbowman, which have all satisfied a small team configuration of warriors.
The total number of warriors is 152.
There are also 135 warriors from the destroyed Odu Village without equipment.
Zong Shen hasn’t incorporated these warriors yet, treating them as Free People for now.
This can also save some Command Value.
Additionally, there are 268 Kobolds.
This data is dynamic, compared to the previous count Zong Shen had, it’s an increase of 10.
This is not surprising, as the breeding ability of the Dogman Tribe is not weak.
During the move, there were dozens of eggs for incubation alone.
Adding ten more Kobolds over these days isn’t too far-fetched.
As for prisoners, there are a total of seven in the territory.
Apart from the five Cold Crow Halberd Warriors, there’s also a Cold Crow Scout and the quadriplegic Isidore.
Of course, there’s also a Frost Raven.
These situations are clearly and thoroughly recorded.
Judging by population alone, Zong Shen’s territory is already a solid thousand-person territory.
Zong Shen carefully read through Marie’s notebook, and he had a clear understanding.
He returned the notebook to Marie.
He gazed deeply at the ground, entering a state of contemplation.
Now, as the number of farmers in the territory is increasing, it’s essential to make sure everyone is utilized effectively.
Thinking to this point, Zong Shen’s first thought was the mine.
The scale of the mine was already quite substantial, and the existing tunnels alone could be mined for a long time.
Plus, there’s the gemstone mine in the mountain and forest.
The future demand for miners in the territory will be significant.
It’s entirely feasible to dispatch two hundred farmers into the mine for training as miners.
Having made up his mind, Zong Shen looked up.
But then he thought of a crucial question.
"Marie, among the newly arrived refugees, are there any talents with outstanding potential?"
The answer to this question wasn’t in the notebook, but Zong Shen believed Marie must have already done the corresponding talent classification.
