Li Ang Why should Ramon buy food? Because he knows that soon the entire continent will be short of food...
A large flock of birds has appeared in the fields around Long River Town. The birds are constantly flying in for food, and no matter how hard they are driven away, they cannot completely solve the problem.
The fields around Wheat Fragrance Territory have long been burned down by Kairos, so don't count on this year's harvest.
White Deer Fortress has also reported large-scale pest infestations in the past two days, and the corn fields of Li Ang and Amy are basically finished.
Kewen Village There are no residents, and all the fields are deserted.
This year, Li Ang's territory will definitely not be able to produce enough food.
Therefore, we must purchase food in advance before other countries react. We must not only store food for the winter, but also store seeds for next year.
Next year, it will be difficult to farm normally in the Long River Town or White Deer Fortress area - birds and insect pests are not so easy to deal with. Birds will live nearby and insect eggs will remain in the ground, forcing them to be abandoned for a year or two.
Therefore, it is necessary to move some farmers back to the vicinity of Lion City and use the land of Deerheart Lake for farming. This is also an important task that Amy is about to face.
At the same time, Li Ang is preparing to enter Bacchus Empire, and Erudition City--Erudition City has a large amount of grain in stock.
The war with Bax will inevitably continue. Regardless of whether Emperor Marius catches Antonius, the war cannot be avoided - Baxian destroyed Wheat Fragrance Territory, and Li Ang's earliest followers lost their homes; after Noldo Forest was burned, the hatred of the Noldor will be difficult to suppress.
No matter what aspect you consider, Li Ang must attack Bax, and it is impossible to negotiate peace.
Emperor Marius also knows this, so he just wants to exchange Antonius for one month.
As for exchanging food for the Shadow Legion, that is incidental - no matter what, they are soldiers of the empire, and the empire has the obligation to redeem them.
But one month later, after completing this transaction, Li Ang will still send troops to Bax.
And we will use all our strength to send troops.
On the one hand, he wants to fight a battle to found the country, let people see the combat effectiveness of New Kingdom of Pendor, and let his soldiers and civilians have enough confidence in the future.
On the other hand, he wants to use the grain stored in the Bacchus Empire to solve the upcoming famine.
In the past two years, all countries were dragged down by war, and only Bacchus Empire received a lot of money and food.
Li Ang Got to make them spit it out.
Of course, fighting also requires a lot of food and fodder.
Therefore, in the month before the war begins, Li Ang will use Ramon's assets to make large purchases.
"Good brother, it may be difficult to buy large quantities of food now..."
Ramon had some doubts. "Baxian may not sell food to us, Fieltzwe and Dexia don't have much food either..."
"Of course, that's why I treat you to roast lamb..."
Li Ang pointed to the roasted whole lamb on the table. "The Rinya people raise a lot of sheep. We can purchase sheep in large quantities... and preferably goats."
"Ah? Why? It's more cost-effective to buy sheep. They can produce wool, milk, and eat meat... Well, the Crow people also use sheep for many other things..."
Ramon's eyes became serious as he spoke.
"But goat is more delicious... What do you think of this roasted lamb?"
Li Ang is quite serious, he helped Ramon cut a piece of meat.
"This roasted lamb does taste good... but if it's just to be full, why bother with it?"
Ramon asked, not understanding.
"Because I want the Raven people to raise more goats... It is best to let Gatu people also raise more goats. I heard that Gatu people has changed a lot under the leadership of Zakar. They are even openly trading with the Raven people - they are transforming from a raiding gang to a grassland country."
Li Ang pointed to the roasted sheep on the table again. "I plan to make them and the Linya people become professional goat farmers..."
"Why do I always feel that you have some conspiracy..."
Ramon scratched his scalp and murmured.
"Anyway, wheat is also food, and mutton is also food... Just go and buy it. Remember, if you meet a sheep seller, you will only pay half the price. If you meet a goat seller, you will pay more than twice the high price... Don't worry about dinars, no matter how much you spend, I guarantee that you will get five times the return in two years."
Li Ang looked at Ramon sincerely.
"Okay. In fact, money is not important. I hope you can give me a promise... to ensure Xingar's independence in the future and let Xingar rule Xingar. Of course, I promise that Xingar will always obey your decrees."
Ramon nodded towards Li Ang.
"That's no problem. It is beneficial to leave a free trading city on the mainland. In fact, if you are willing, I can make Xingar an independent principality... Do you want to accept it? Duke Ramon?"
Li Ang asked.
He did not forget Ramon's true identity, and Ramon himself was qualified to be called a Grand Duke.
"I... forget it, no, I'm just a businessman, I don't want to be a loner. I just want my brothers to live a more comfortable life in the future."
It seems that Ramon still has some doubts in his heart and does not want to become a lord.
But he is willing to do his best to support his friends as a big businessman - he is not loyal to Li Ang. So far, he has only been Li Ang's partner.
A few days later, the flag of New Kingdom of Pendor was planted in all the castles of Lion Territory.
Isildur and Lord Aldarian and other Noldor lords also came to Long River Town.
But they are not here to meet the new king, but to quarrel...
Fenway Family Elf King Felgornsal held a meeting of the four major Noldor families. At the meeting, he asked all Noldo Elves to pay allegiance to Wendilf.
But the offer was rejected...
"We must unite and obey the unified command. This is related to the life and death of the entire ethnic group. Lord Aldarian, you should be able to understand this!"
Felgornsal tapped the table with the cane in his hand. He did not expect that the Noldor would reject his proposal.
"I understand, of course I understand... But, father, many people are not willing to be loyal to an underage child... You can let Wendy become Queen of the Fenway Family. I will respect her, but my subordinates may not be able to accept fighting under the command of a child. They hope to choose another adult Queen to marry His Majesty Li Ang..."
Lord Aldarian actually respects Felgornsal, after all, he is his adoptive father.
"Humph... an underage child? This underage child has fought against demons! This child has wiped out the tribe of 'Destroyer' Zhuda! This child has saved countless tribesmen! Her contribution to the tribe is ten times that of yours! Lord Aldarian, you are an ineffective child!"
Felgornsal tried to hit Lord Aldarian on the head with a cane. "Choose another Queen? Do they want to choose Vendathir? But you love Vendathir, everyone can see it! Do you want her to marry someone else?! You idiot... Are all your brains full of muscles?"
"Don't, don't, don't... don't do anything, Your Majesty Felgornsal, Lord Aldarian is just expressing the opinions of his subordinates, he himself has no such intention..."
Isildur quickly stopped the crutch.
"Hmph...Isildur, what about you? Why don't you agree?!"
Felgornsal's crutch hit Isildur's shoulder.
"I don't disagree... I am willing to support Wendy. His Majesty Li Ang's help to us is obvious to all. Wendy is also the only candidate who can be recognized by both humans and Noldor..."
Isildur spread his hands and shook his head. "But you also know that any resolution made by the Aino Family requires a family meeting vote... and the result of our family meeting vote was four votes to four, and no result was reached..."
"Don't you have nine family elders?! How can it be four against four?!"
Felgornsal's face was so angry.
"Because there is another elder who has disappeared and abstained... After the fire, he took his clan members to seek revenge and never came back. But I think you can guess what his opinion is..."
Isildur sighed, "I personally support Wendy, but I can't convince others."
"Keleborniel, what about you? Tell me about your decision..."
Felgornsal frowned and looked at another old Noldo who was about the same age as him in the venue, that was Elf King of Finarfin family.
"I abstain... let the three of you decide."
Keleborniel shook his head. Obviously, Finarfin family's internal attitude towards this was probably half and half.
Oh, four family leaders, two opposed, one abstained, Felgornsal sat on the chair depressed.
"At this time, your family is still arguing internally...Li Ang will only accept Wendy, and only Wendy can be recognized by both humans and Noldor. The elders in your family are idiots! But you are the family leader, and you should make a stronger ruling. The elders council system is simply not suitable for this time!"
Felgornsal looked at the three people with contempt.
"Strong ruling... we did it three hundred years ago. But the result was that Lord Aldarian became an independent tribe, and your Fenway Family lost most of its warriors... Lord Aldarian, I don't mean that there was anything wrong with you back then, we just had different ideas at the time..."
Keleborniel said slowly.
Lord Aldarian lowered his head and said nothing, while several others sighed in unison.
"Dong dong dong..."
After several knocks on the door, Li Ang opened the door and poked his head in. "Ahem, everyone, I think... it is necessary to add an observer to your meeting."
The four Noldor leaders turned their heads and looked at him in confusion.
Li Ang reached out and pushed the door completely open, making a 'please' gesture towards the door.
An elf came in and frowned as he looked at the four Noldor leaders present.
"I am Maltis."
In the room, the four family leaders fell into a daze at the same time.
Of course they have heard of Maltis, but they don't know that Maltis 'works' here at Li Ang. This is also the first time they see Maltis.
The moment they saw Maltis, they all realized that this was the real Sindar Elves...
"I heard that some of you are dissatisfied with Wendy becoming Elf King? I have never seen a Noldor who refuses to be loyal to Sindar... Isn't it a matter of course that Sindar like Wendy becomes Queen for all Noldo Elves?"
Maltis looked around, his purple eyes flashing coldly. "Who is dissatisfied? Let me hear it..."
Li Ang was behind Maltis, winking at Lord Aldarian.
Lord Aldarian glared at Li Ang, but Maltis was right in front of him, so he didn't dare to say anything.
"Huh? Didn't you say that someone was dissatisfied?"
Maltis curled his lips.
"Ahem... I, Felgornsal, propose on behalf of the Fenway Family to recognize Wendilf as the Queen of the entire elf race, and suggest that from now on, all races will be loyal to the only Elf King Wendilf. If you have any objections to my proposal, please speak!"
Felgornsal immediately put forward his suggestion again. This time, he did not ask if he agreed or disagreed, but let those who disagreed speak.
No one spoke...
After a few seconds of silence, Felgornsal made a decision directly. "Since no one has any objections, it's decided! Tomorrow we will crown Wendy! If there are still people in your clan who are dissatisfied, then let them die!"
Pendor Calendar 358 July 12.
His Majesty King Li Ang of New Kingdom of Pendor enfeoffed Amy·Sonade in Long River City as Duke of Lionheart, and granted the entire Lion Territory to Amy as a dominion, and Duchy of Lionheart was established.
At the same time, the new Elf King Wendilf Finwe accepted the canonization of His Majesty Li Ang and became the first Duke of Noldor. Noldo Forest, White Deer Fortress and Shield Wind Fortress were all included in Noldo Territory, and Duchy of Noldo was established.
These are two autonomous principalities, that is, two independent countries.
The two duchess will also be called Queen - the supreme head of state of the independent principality will be called 'Your Majesty'.
The superior mother country of the two principalities, New Kingdom of Pendor, currently does not have an inch of territory. Li Ang has become a king without direct jurisdiction.
Although everyone obeys the leadership of Li Ang, nominally, Godric is the subordinate of Prime Minister, Herriwold and Forster of Duchy of Lionheart. Although loyal to Amy, even Leofric is considered Amy's subordinate Earl--the territory is within Lion Territory and is directly under the jurisdiction of Duchy of Lionheart.
The four families of Noldo Elves also swore allegiance to Wendy.
Since this allegiance ceremony had nothing to do with Li Ang, he did not participate. However, he assigned a special employee to witness the elves' allegiance to Wendy.
That special employee is, of course, Maltis.
So these things ended smoothly, and no one expressed any dissatisfaction.
I have no choice but to refuse. Wendy has a strong backer. Li Ang, Vendathir and Maltis are all Wendy's teachers...
Of course, Maltis is still not loyal to anyone, and she herself has no interest in power. What she cares more about is whether Sindar Elves can be passed on - she only cares about Wendy.
Therefore, Maltis left after the ceremony. She wanted to find a way to restore sanity for her subordinates.
Maltis's subordinates are of course those Adder Vanguard, but they have been changed back to their original names by Maltis - Second Royal Guard of the Sindar Empire.
The name Adder Vanguard was given by the disciples of Snake Worship Cult, but Maltis does not admit it.
At present, all the members of the Guards are the living dead, but their bodies are still active, and they still retain the subconscious mind of being elite soldiers.
Maltis believes that when she froze herself and her troops, the Spirit Gathering Technique she used may have had a certain impact on these soldiers - their souls may still be there, but they have become incomplete and difficult to wake up over a long period of time, so they look no different from the undead.
But no one knows how to wake them up.
So Li Ang gave her a suggestion, asking her to go back to the ice field of the Vengdarian Continent and see the underground base where they were originally - maybe those incomplete souls still remained there.
He suggested that Maltis could try using Spirit Gathering Technique there to see if he could retrieve some people's souls.
Maltis thought this idea was reasonable, so she led her troops south to Imperial Port.
She is going to find the armored ship hidden by Kloze in Imperial Port, and then form a fleet with the armored ship as the main body to go to the Vengdarian Continent.
In the hands of ordinary people, ironclad ships are indeed not suitable for ocean voyages and can easily cause problems.
But if it is in the hands of Maltis, or in the hands of the undead, there will be no problem at all - even if the mast is broken in a storm, Maltis's tireless subordinates can row the ship away.