Of course.
Before that.
Xiluo had naturally issued a citywide announcement.
He explained all the implications of building a defensive warning wall to his subjects.
Then.
Naturally, a wave of praise followed.
"Lord Xiluo truly is the most upright, greatest dragon, the one who cares about us most!
Just one war made him think of so many things."
"Exactly! Once this defensive wall is finished, we'll truly be safe. We won't have to fear enemy attacks anymore."
"In all of Gerlo, following Lord Xiluo really is the only way to have a future."
"Compared to Lord Xiluo, the other noble lords are nothing but a bunch of damned bastards!"
"Heh~ I told those relatives of mine to come along before, but those stubborn fools wouldn't listen.
They'd better not regret it when enemies attack them later!"
"You shouldn't put it that way. They're our relatives, after all. I think we should keep trying to persuade them. Maybe we can convince them to come this time!"
"Niro City's great family needs more people to help build it!"
They chatted happily.
If this sort of event had happened in a game.
Then Xiluo would now have gained.
Increased subject happiness!
Increased subject sense of security!
Increased subject loyalty!
Increased efficiency in attracting newcomers!
Increased population reproduction rate!
And other bonuses.
These were all hidden bonuses that would slowly bring him greater returns in the future.
Construction crews of several hundred people each soon headed three kilometers beyond the outer city under the subjects' gazes.
Quite a few subjects followed out of curiosity.
They watched these people get to work with great enthusiasm.
They dug up earth and mixed it with some water and iron ore powder to make cement.
Only then did they begin erecting the wall on the ground.
Watching these