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Ryan has 130,000 people.
This answer made Ryan's heart beat much faster for a few days after returning to Frozen Earth Territory.
In less than three years since he became Baron, he has become Northwind Province, the noble with the largest population in the territory besides the three great nobles.
Even if the unrecorded population hidden in Count Soron's city was not as large as expected, he could even be ranked above the opponent.
The most important thing is that his people are all high-quality people.
Whether they are Aixnier's people who survived the cold wind, Bilki World's one hundred thousand people, or Mountain Forest World's uncivilized Natives, their quality is all very high.
As long as the logistics are sufficient, Ryan can have a large army.
Well, this is also the biggest problem.
Northern Lands, can't grow much food.
Soldiers eat more than ordinary people, and extraordinary soldiers eat more. There are still so many Armored Bear, and Bilki World can still be self-sufficient for now, but as a lord, Ryan has no reason not to give them extra meals, right?
Every once in a while, some food must be transported over to show his dominance and majesty over them as a lord.
The huge number of people brought the first victim, which was Eteria. The joy brought back by Ryan was accompanied by the wail of Eteria.
"I don't even have time to forge!!!"
She screamed, the consul was not so relaxed, especially now that the population was soaring.
Ryan also began to think that Eteria is the same Hero Unit as Brandt, Borgeld, and Brock. Her talent in government affairs can make her qualified for the position of consul, but it cannot affect her own extraordinary path.
"It seems that we need to increase our manpower."
Studying has become Frozen Earth Territory's current second priority.
The first important thing is still farming.
"If we manage hundreds of thousands of people, we must have a reserve of 2,000 people with the corresponding knowledge."
Ryan called his female officer, and then quickly saw the Viscountess, and Borgeld following the Viscountess.
She pinched the female official's butt curiously, and the latter avoided her, her face turned red, but she could not get rid of the powerful Armored Bear girl.
"So you like this kind of thing."
Borgeld said, before Ryan could react, she had already ran out.
Faced with Ryan's inquiry, the female officer also gave an answer.
"Sir, now Frozen Earth Territory we have trained only four to five hundred people who can master and understand that knowledge, and most of them are teenagers. They are not qualified."
The female officer said with some helplessness that it is difficult for older civilians to absorb precious knowledge, even if they know that it is very precious and can be passed down to the family.
Only young people can think outside the box and be able to absorb it continuously, but at the moment it seems like they are just wailing.
Let them learn from this and let them take charge of power and government affairs. If something goes wrong, it will be very troublesome.
But in fact, Frozen Earth Territory does not lack people with knowledge and management skills. Those people are all nobles, nobles from Aixnier, a small number of people from Svadilfari Wilderness World, and those Wandering Nobles who have recently migrated from Bilki.
They have knowledge and understand power, but Ryan doesn't want to use it.
The reason is very simple. Just like the common people, the knowledge and behavior of these nobles are also very solid. There may be geniuses among them, but Ryan believes that most of them are mediocre people who are used to being masters.
He will give them opportunities, but the conditions are harsh. What Frozen Earth Territory needs now is the vision and ability to develop and explore, not someone who can be a stable master.
"Let those Lordship recommend two or three people each to come forward."
Ryan finally said helplessly that Lordship was absolutely loyal to him, but he couldn't think of any better way, which was to let power move downwards in a pyramid.
At least the person recommended by Lordship can help Lordship if something goes wrong.
"Then select some young people from the former nobles, let them study in the school for a month, then practice for a month, and then send them out to govern."
The female officer was a little speechless. She was also a so-called former noble and a noble viscountess. Now this title can only be used sometimes.
"That's right!"
Ryan's eyes lit up and he remembered something.
"All political officers must take exams every year. Only those who pass the exam can continue to govern."
Frozen Earth Territory currently has three parts, government affairs, military and economy.
The economy is the lord's pocketbook, so it is directly managed part-time by steward Bilder. The military is quite simple. Brandt is the captain Imperial First Legion. Now there is one more Borgeld, and below that are the centurions and ten captains.
Government affairs are the most cumbersome and the key to connecting everything in the entire territory. The talented Eteria now needs a large number of assistants. At the same time, this part is also a headache for Ryan, because many times, he may not be able to see everything in the entire territory.
Therefore, it is crucial to check the ability of administrative officers through examinations.
As for things other than ability, it's even more troublesome, but ability is the most basic thing, isn't it?
In addition to these three main bodies, there are also craftsmen controlled by Brock. They belong to the economy, government affairs, and even the military. Therefore, they can be independent and directly responsible to the lord Ryan.
The second is those Lordship, Frozen Earth Territory and Lordship. There are already more than a dozen, and I am afraid there will be many more in the next few months. They are also directly responsible to the lord.
There is also the land reclamation team, Ryan will also directly intervene. Transportation, storage, diplomacy, etc. can only be fished for three days for the time being.
"I still have to go Otherworld."
The importance of Gold Mine is self-evident. When Otherworld Portal was opened last time, he had no time to go there in the ice and snow. He had to go there for two months of Gold Mine ore, otherwise after it was discovered that so many Gold Mine were stored there and not transported away, Ryan was worried that the nobles would have small thoughts.
Not afraid is not afraid, trouble is trouble.
This winter, everyone at Northwind Province was quiet under the snowstorm, only Ryan and Frozen Earth Territory were in full swing.
"Next year, it should be interesting if someone gets restless."
Ryan glanced thoughtfully in the direction of Dragoon Viscount's Territory. He now wanted to scare the monkeys.
But...
"Food."
There is no clue about the food problem yet, Ryan first faces another trouble.
Grand Mage Macken looked at Ryan, a little angry.
"It was you who lured me here in the first place! Look now, look at these war horses!"
"They've all lost weight."
Looking at the tall war horses in front of them, they ate the potion fruit plate, fresh hay, and from time to time ran out for a walk, galloping on the endless wilderness.
I can't tell I've lost weight.
But Ryan had no choice. The place where he squandered the most spiritual energy was here. Lord Ryan needed a lot of war horses, and even formed a bloodline solidification inheritance, so that the descendants of the war horses could smoothly and naturally grow into tall war horses.
Massive investment is inevitable.
Ryan can only think about the future, whether it is for sale or for personal use, it will be a huge return on wealth.
"This batch, and this batch, yes, yes, that batch over there too!"
Grand Mage Macken looked excitedly at the war horse bathed in the divine blessing. After receiving the blessing, the war horse grew faster than he imagined, and the final result will definitely be better than what he predicted through research.
"Northern Warhorse will definitely become the most powerful war horse in the empire!"
He is extremely confident, but Lord Ryan has been drained of nearly half of his spiritual balance.
"It's not enough."
It was as if he had fled back to Frozen Earth Territory. Wilderness World was not too deeply affected by the winter, which made him relieved. At least for a long time, he would not have to worry about the living environment of the war horse.
Below Rhino Horn Mountain, deafening shouts of killing came from the foot of the mountain to the north. It was a large number of troops training.
Although spirituality can save soldiers the most important years of high-intensity training, daily training for soldiers is also indispensable. This is a basic element of war. A strong body can allow them to adapt to the rhythm of the army and the frequency of war faster.
But the sound was so loud, it was the first time Ryan heard it.
Bilki's people are indeed a natural source of soldiers.
Starting today, his Lord Ryan regular army will exceed three thousand, and in the coming winter, the number will increase. The final scale he envisioned will be five thousand standing troops.
That is, twenty-five hundred people of Frozen Earth Territory Imperial First Legion, Stag Guardian Legion.
Frozen Earth Territory Imperial Second Legion, Berserk War Bear Legion, six hundred people, there is no way, currently there is only this number at most, after all, this number must be multiplied by two, Armored Bear is also a unit.
And finally, the patrol Frozen Earth Territory, and the two thousand regular militiamen who travel to Otherworld from time to time.
Imperial First Legion and Imperial Second Legion will form the first mature Extraordinary Legion under Lord Ryan. Because the number is too small, they cannot be separated to form an independent Extraordinary Legion.
In fact, Lord Ryan has not equipped those two thousand and five hundred Knight Retainer with war horses or complete sets of standard weapons and equipment.
This made him feel a little ashamed. The completeness of the Extraordinary Legion could only be patched up little by little over time.
This winter is just the right time to allow the new soldiers to adapt to real legion warfare and strengthen their combat skills.
Fifteen miles north of Rhino Horn Mountain.
This place is located on the ridge at the foot of the mountain, but it seems that the ridge spans too much and gradually forms a canyon. It is warm in winter and cool in summer, and a large number of wild animals take refuge here in winter.
But with the arrival of Rose Jackson, the beasts had to choose their homes again.
"Why are you running in such a hurry? I didn't say I want everything. I will leave some territory for you when the time comes."
As his words fell, most of the beasts returned to the valley and stayed quietly beside Alchemist.
Rose walked around the valley, and then stood on the edge of the valley. Although it was a valley, because the altitude was really not low, he could actually look at the frozen Northgar Lake mooring in the distance.
There, a large number of Bilki people marveled at the hugeness of the lake. There were more than a dozen Armored Bear trying to break through the solid ice to see if there were any fish inside.
Looking to the south, you can see Rhino Horn Mountain in the wind and snow. From a distance, it looks like a huge rhinoceros horn protruding from the earth.
The wind and snow have become lighter in the past two days. If the snowstorm continues to break out in the next two days, I am afraid that Rhino Horn Mountain will be completely obscured in the field of vision.
Turning his head and looking in other directions, the majestic mountains helped South's world block too much wind and snow. Northlands's cold winter stopped here, making South warm, but it also made the world in front of him white and lonely.
"This place is very good. Tell Baron when you go back. This is it."
Rose said to the soldiers following him that this is the place he chose, and I'm afraid he will have to stay here for many years to come.
Behind him, his shadow was also very satisfied, wandering past the snow-covered Mountain Forest trees, turning into a bloody mouth that seemed to take a bite out of the world in front of him.
This scene was a bit disturbing, and the soldiers ran away quickly.
In the castle, Ryan got the answer from Alchemist, which was a bit surprising.
"Mage Luna said he was trying the power of life, but it wasn't magic."
"Shadow Mage, transformed into life Alchemist?"
Ryan shook his head. For such a Saint Realm, he could not seduce him with anything now, so he simply chose not to ask those secrets. It was scary enough that he could recruit such a Saint Realm. If he told it, none of the three nobles of Northwind Province would be able to accept it.
But there is no such thing as loyalty without reason. Any loyalty has a purpose. Ryan only needs to know this. It is enough.
Frozen Earth Territory soon had the first beneficiary of the skyrocketing price increase.
Victim Eteria's brother, Master Brock.
He was excited to stay in his blacksmith shop all day long, hammering metal Iron Ore tirelessly. His task was huge. He had to help the army forge weapons and armaments, help Armored Bear customize armor, and forge special weapons for orders from far away, but he never tired of it and was immersed in it.
"I can feel that my opportunity for breakthrough lies in the sublimation of forging skills."
"I will forge the most perfect armor and weapons for myself. At that time, I will become Sky Knight."
"However, the materials I have come into contact with so far are too low-level. I need to continue to refine them to extract the ultimate power from the materials."
"They are not inferior, but the forging skills cannot allow them to express themselves."
Brock is talking, Eteria is listening, and Ryan not far away is also curious.
He did not bother and went to Frozen Earth Territory's newly built inn.
Roland is back.
"How is it? How is Countess Winter's skills?"
Roland showed a knowing smile and said:
"The countess's Space Magic attainments are profound and powerful. If Northwind Province hadn't failed to happen Legendary, I think she would have become Legendary."
"Only those who change the world can be called Legendary."
"At present, it seems that Northwind Province is still difficult to change the world structure."
Ryan said, of course he does not want Countess Winter to become Legendary Space Mage, that would be very scary.
"Countess Winter It may be difficult to wait for such an opportunity, but I may be able to catch up with her one step faster."
Roland said seriously, and then looked at Ryan.
"Baron-sama, I'm here to say goodbye to you."
"Are you going back?"
Ryan is surprised, the hammer has not been forged yet.
"No, I'm going to the empire South."
"This won't work..."
Ryan reacted just as he was halfway through speaking.
"Is this your father's order?"
"Yes, my father wants me to visit some of the great nobles of the empire as a descendant of MacReynolds. If possible, I will meet with the emperor."
Ryan's scalp was numb, but fortunately Roland gave an explanation.
"Sir Baron, you don't have to worry. I won't expose my stay at your place. This time when I go to South, I will be with several nobles. They will bring their women to visit Qin family in South. No one will know that I am here in Imperial Capital."
It would be a miracle if he didn't, Ryan thought, but he also relaxed. At this time, there were nobles going to South to help him cover up, maybe Grand Duke McReynolds had promised some benefits.
"The nobles of the kingdom appeared in the imperial capital. If this matter is exposed, I'm afraid the Church will be very unhappy."
Ryan said this, but Roland obviously had no choice.
"They won't know, and I'm not a noble."
"Until now, my father has not given me the identity of Lordship."
"I'm just a kid."
Roland said with a smile, not frustrated. He had no feelings about the noble status and was more interested in the path of the demon Mages. Otherwise, he would not take the huge risk to visit Countess Winter.
This is just an exchange between demons Mages.
Ryan said no more, so Roland said goodbye and left. If the hammer is forged, Ryan can arrange for someone to send it directly to the Grand Duke.
"That will have to happen next year. With this year's snowstorm, no one will dare to travel through this savage Mountain Forest."
"Next year is fine too. My brother can certainly afford to wait. It's so cold this winter the North, my father and the others will definitely not launch an attack."
Roland's back is handsome, but Ryan doesn't know if he can see him again.
"You can be considered a friend after you have been with me for so long. I hope you can survive."
Ryan is pessimistic in his heart. Roland can only predict life or death.
Why?
Northwind Province produced a Marquis of Northwind that got Divine Grace, and then immediately discovered that the prince of the kingdom began to contact the empire. The important thing is that it was a subjugated country so far away from the Church Holy Mountain.
The mountain is high and the emperor is far away. What are you thinking? The Church It's hard not to make wild guesses.