Viewed from the sky, the Tatshaw Territory was a typical coastal plain.
Of course, a few hills dotted it here and there.
Far-Sail Port occupied an excellent location. It was a fine deepwater harbor, forming a somewhat irregular oval along the coastline.
A river flowed through the thriving city on its way to the sea, supplying abundant fresh water.
The city had an inner and an outer section. North of the river now lay the Noble District and the commercial district.
The Noble District housed those with titles, with knights being the lowest-ranking residents. The territorial seat also stood here, at its heart.
The administrative district housed retainers, impoverished nobles, professionals, wealthy merchants, and territorial officials of administrative officer rank and above. The city hall stood there as well.
The commercial district was the most prosperous area.
After the outer city was expanded, all the commoners' neighborhoods were relocated there, freeing up large amounts of land and giving the inner city more room for development.
Although this meant longer journeys for workers and ordinary citizens, it was the lord's command. Besides, with many workshops also relocated to the outer city, quite a few workers actually ended up closer to their workplaces.
Once completed, the outer city could accommodate fifty thousand people. In this world, it would not need expanding again for several centuries. Construction of arrow towers had therefore begun, and the outer walls were curved to strengthen the defenses.
All the barracks had also been relocated to the outer city, forming several military camps.
Prince Xiusenya's Count's Estate had not been demolished or relocated, so he could stay in his own residence.
With mixed feelings, Prince Xiusenya surveyed the city through his carriage window. For a city, a mere five years was a very short time.
Yet this city