"Look at this territory planning map! I plan to divide the territory into three areas: residential area, commercial area and agricultural area!"
The lord knocked on the wooden board and raised his voice.
The workers in the audience were confused. They couldn't figure out why these two eggs and a sausage were the territory planning map?
"A residential area will be built here, and the team will be stationed here." Li Ang pointed to one of the circles.
"Oh..." The subordinates said they understood.
"This is a business district. I want to build a comprehensive market here and open a winery." Li Ang pointed to another circle.
"Oooh!"
"The large area behind is an agricultural area where a large amount of wheat will be grown. The climate here is very suitable for the production of ale."
The lord pointed to the simple lines like sausages with a serious face. After looking at it, he thought it didn't look like it, so he added a few strokes on it to represent wheat, "Wheat Field Manor will divide the territory into pieces, and then it will be the real Wheat Fragrance Village."
"Oh oh oh!"
All the subordinates seemed to understand. Only Ansen covered his forehead and exhaled a long breath, as if he was relieved, but also seemed to have given up.
"Okay, does anyone have any suggestions regarding the development of the territory?"
Li Ang looked at his subordinates with great anticipation.
Sarah was the first to speak, "Sir, it seems that you should confirm your flag and coat of arms first, and file them with the county first."
Li Ang slapped his thigh. "Yeah! I never cared about it... What do you think is appropriate?"
Sarah shook his head. "Sir, this should be your family matter, you can make your own decision."
Kloze raised his arm. "Sir, when I was polishing your sword yesterday, I found that your sword seemed to have two layers, and some patterns were worn on the sword. Is that a sword passed down from your family? I think you should use the coat of arms engraved on the sword..."
Li Ang didn't pay attention. He didn't look at the sword again after it was handed over to him.
Just pull out the sword.
The sword does appear to be two layers!
Probably the outside of the original blade was re-plated with a layer of silver.
No wonder it's so easy to dull...
After being re-polished by Kloze, a lot of the outer layer of the sword body was worn away. The part of the sword blade close to the hilt revealed some black inner layer and a small part of the inscription marks.
Like a wing.
Li Ang I can guess what kind of coat of arms this is, but I have never seen the specific style. Now that I can find the family coat of arms, I definitely don't need to design it myself.
He handed the sword to Kloze: "Remove the outer layer and have a look. If it fits, then use it."
The part-time blacksmith nodded.
"Okay, now the heraldry problem is solved..."
"Let's continue, how to build this place specifically, please give us some suggestions!"
Li Ang continues to host the meeting.
This time, Ansen gave his opinion very directly. "Sir, I think the residential area must at least have some houses and fortifications..."
"Well, I am personally responsible for the civil engineering construction inside Wheat Fragrance Territory. Ansen, after you take care of the wounded, you will lead the carpenters to repair the available rooms first."
The first task is for yourself, this is the principle of Li Ang.
However, whoever makes the suggestion is responsible for the specific implementation. This is a workplace rule...
But Ansen is an honest kid, and he seems very happy that he can help.
"Sir, we have to build the road to the Aier River so that the caravan can move." Lesley put forward his own opinion.
"Very good! It's about building roads... Eric, John, you are familiar with the terrain. I appointed you as acting administrators. Your first task is to build roads. The roads should be built to the west all the way to the Aier River, and a little further to the east. At least the road to White Deer Fortress should look spacious..."
Li Ang pointed out two unexpected names.
"Oh..."
The mercenaries looked at each other, Eric, who was still injured, was a little confused. "Sir, do you want us to become administrative officials?"
"What? Not satisfied? I said everyone has a chance, and may even become apprentice knight--by the way, can you write?"
"Will... will be some..."
The two semi-literate people were a little excited, never expecting that such a good thing would happen to them.
Since the lord made the appointment publicly, it was natural that it was not just a matter of talk.
So the two lucky men completed their magnificent transformation from mercenaries to village committee directors.
Pande Continent's lord administrator is different from a civil servant in the modern sense.
Except for the taxation within the territory, which is the exclusive responsibility of the tax officer, the administrative officer can coordinate any other matters in the territory, and most specific matters will be related to them.
At the same time, they also have a very important power - administrative law enforcement power.
They can control all inappropriate things that appear on the territory, and are responsible for the safety of roads and business travel - roughly equivalent to a combination of the urban management department and the traffic control department.
This is of course a very important position, and is usually held by the lord's steward or a close servant.
Don't underestimate such seemingly inconspicuous officials. Once the territory develops, there will be a lot of money. Administrators and tax officials in wealthy territories may have a better life than ordinary small nobles.
Eric now feels that the arrow wounds on his body don't hurt anymore - although Li Ang's territory has not even built a village now, Gou Sheng has no doubt that the lord will lead them on the road to wealth.
Li Ang was of course appointed this way deliberately.
For Li Ang, the abilities of his subordinates can be discussed later, but subordinates who have proven to be loyal must be promoted first.
Although there is nothing at the moment, as the boss, what I have to do is to encourage employees to be more proactive in creating value.
"Sir, the biggest problem now is... there is no manpower! We should find the villagers from Ailedge Village..."
Sure enough, the audience's suggestions became more proactive. This time, the two 'refugees' from Horton village were the ones speaking.
But now, the two people who had received some spoils no longer looked that poor. They were now wearing nomadic leather clothes and were in much better spirits than before.
"That's right! By the way, I will give you a farm, and you have to plant wheat, otherwise it won't be called Wheat Fragrance Territory..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Ang felt that the team interface seemed to have changed.
I subconsciously glanced at the team list.
These two refugees are already shown in the team list as "residents" - this is a name that Li Ang has never seen before, and has never been seen in the game in his previous life.
Moreover, the familiar plus sign '+' appears after the line of leader!
This means, they can be upgraded!
So that's it...
Li Ang realized that this was a remarkable change. Just looking at the literal meaning of "leading the people" can show that these are the people who truly identify with themselves.
Granting land to refugees will of course gain their greatest recognition, so they become their own subjects.
In this system, you can only upgrade your own citizens.
If this is the case, then let more 'refugees' become your own citizens. After all, farmers and fields are the real fundamentals of a territory that can develop in the long term.
"The matter of retrieving the villagers will also be left to you. As my representative, you will be responsible for finding and bringing the surrounding villagers... Tell them that I will allocate the fields to them, and they do not need to pay taxes with money. They only need to hand over 30% of the grain during harvest!"
"Sammer, take a few locals to patrol the surrounding areas to protect the safety of the villagers and escort them back here."
"Kloze, the security and defense of the territory will be left to you..."
As tasks were assigned one by one, this grassroots team gradually began to move closer to a real territory.