Lord: Taken away from inheritance at the beginning.

After Elrond left, Chahar was the second person to come.

"Master, you are finally back!"

Chahar ran over from nowhere and was breathing heavily.

Luo Ning looked at the other person up and down. His former butler, now the financial officer of Wubei Territory, had improved his attire.

Although the original Chahar clothing was still decent, it was far less gorgeous than it is now. The fabric should be made of high-quality woolen cloth.

"I haven't seen you for two months, you are much more energetic."

"hey-hey."

Chahar couldn't help but look at himself, and said helplessly: "I can't help it. I am representing Wu Bei Ling when I go out to run business. If you dress too shabbily, wouldn't it be an embarrassment to you?"

Luo Ning signaled Bella to pour some tea for Chahar. After the latter took a sip, he said: "Master, if you don't come back, I will be worried about the funds in the territory!"

"What, the money has been spent?"

He left thousands of gold coins in the territory when he left last time, so he probably won't use them all.

"That's not true, but in the past two months we have spent a lot on purchasing and renting a storefront in Muma City."

Chahar quickly explained: "And you may not know that the number of extraordinary people in Wubei Territory has now reached 24. According to the standards you set, the monthly remuneration needs to be nearly 280 gold coins, plus the expanded number of servants. , caravan, village chief, team leader, assistant..."

Faced with such a huge expense, Chahar always thinks about it every time he sleeps. If the lord doesn't come back in time, how should he explain the unpaid wages to these people?

It's okay for village chiefs, team leaders and the like, but he doesn't have enough confidence in front of those extraordinary beings.

In fact, Luo Ning currently spends a lot on territory personnel.

After all, in addition to Wubei Territory, there are also Boulder City and Waiheke Island. The total number of people in these places costs more than 500 gold coins per month just for remuneration.

"I will allocate another three thousand gold coins to you as a reserve."

Luo Ning said: "But you must also manage the fiscal revenue of the territory well. You must establish sales channels such as ironwood workshops, paper workshops, porcelain, cattle and sheep, fish and shrimps as soon as possible."

"I see!"

Chahar reported, "Two batches of Ironwood weapons and equipment have been sold to the outside world, and the gross profit has been more than 500. The other items you mentioned are still in stable production, and it is expected to be effective after more than half a year. "

"The nobles in the royal capital need more than seventy sets of silk dresses. This is their order."

Luo Ning handed the order to Chahar, "When you go back, ask someone to inform Ziguo Village and ask them to make it according to the design and try to complete it before June next year. In addition, let"

"Okay, okay, I'll let someone notify you right now!"

Chahar has been particularly sensitive to gold coins since he became a financial officer. At this time, looking at the order worth three to four thousand gold coins in his hand, his eyes shone.

The last person to come was Wilson, the Parliamentary Secretary. It was said that he was presiding over the reclamation of paddy fields in the fields.

He could see that the lord valued "rice". In order not to affect next year's spring plowing, he paid special attention to these experimental fields.

"Sir, this is the population situation of the territory."

The population register that Wilson now submitted to Luoning was recorded on new paper produced in Hillwood Town.

When he uses this kind of paper, besides finding it convenient, he doesn't feel any heartache.

If you use parchment to register this information, you don't know how much money it will cost.

According to Chahar's story, this kind of paper will definitely sell well in the market. The lord is really a genius.

"During this period, Rognar transported back 25,000 people from your father, Earl Wiggins, and 10,000 people from Brilliant City, as well as two groups of slaves brought by Anthony and those who defected on their own. Freedmen, the population of Wubei Territory now reaches more than 55,000.”

"Not bad!"

Luo Ning is very satisfied with this population growth.

Wiggins brought him 25,000 people at once, which was quite impressive in this matter.

However, more than 55,000 people may seem like a lot, but in such a large earldom, it is still too few.

Wilson continued: "These people have been distributed according to your instructions. Now the population of Shanlin Town, Sanfang Town, Black Earth Town and Swamp Town has exceeded 10,000."

As soon as Luo Ning took it, four lines of text appeared in front of his eyes:

[The achievement of "Prosperous Population" is achieved, attribute points +300, energy essence +600]

[The achievement of "Prosperous Population" is achieved, attribute points +600, energy essence +1200]

["Siege the City" achievement achieved, attribute points +400, energy essence +800]

["Siege the City" achievement achieved, attribute points +600, energy essence +1200]

He smiled happily.

He gained 1900 attribute points at once, which was enough for him to break through and become a seventh-level transcendent!

Luo Ning called up the achievement interface and checked the new content of these two achievements:

[Prosperous population: The registered population of the territory reaches 1500, rewards: attribute points +3000, energy essence +]

"With the population of Boulder City, Chishan Town and Waiheke Island, I wonder if we can complete this achievement?"

He looked at the next achievement:

[Siege the city: own five towns with a population of more than 1000 at the same time, reward: attribute points +2000, energy essence +]

The four towns in Wubei Territory all have a population of more than 10,000. With the addition of Chishan Town and Boulder City, this achievement can be completed.

By then, Ronin's total amount of energy essence will have risen to a high level, which should be enough to support Elrond to become an eighth-level magician.

If it is a magister, it will be more attractive to the outside world, and perhaps many magicians will join the Wubei Territory.

"You did a great job on this!"

Luo Ning was in a very good mood, "Now that the population of Wubei Territory has increased sharply, the temporary housing in the territory must be built by the construction team. In addition, there is another important thing. You must organize manpower for the next construction. Terminals and harbor preparations.”

Wilson's mind moved, thinking of the visitors from Point City a while ago.

"The three knights Kurami, Jewett, and Sim are accompanying Baron Hamet and his party to find a suitable location for building a port. It has been nearly a month now, and I don't know if there are any results."

"There should be results soon."

Luo Ning ordered: "It won't be long before Jiaojiao City will send a group of craftsmen and experienced workers. When the survey results come out, you can have people build residences and stockpile food near the construction site in advance."

"My subordinates are already doing it."

Wilson had considered these things after meeting Baron Hammett. He had already made relevant plans, which could be regarded as some preparation in advance.

Luo Ning briefly described the details of the cooperation with Angle City, giving the Minister of State Affairs a clear idea.

"On the corridor outside is a new variety of food called 'potatoes', which will be planted in March or April next year. The planting process is similar to growing wheat, but the growth of potatoes requires soft and highly breathable soil. , also need to stay hydrated.”

This batch of potatoes is similar to the rice collected by Luo Ning before. They both exist as seeds. After one or two years of planting and cultivation, it will be possible to promote it on a large scale.

Wilson was not sure about rice planting yet. Unexpectedly, there was a brand new crop, and he suddenly felt a lot of pressure. He was afraid of losing the seeds.

However, he couldn't complain to the Lord. After all, entrusting these matters to him was a sign of trust in him.

After thinking about it, he could only record all the precautions Luo Ning said, and plan to sow several more test fields separately. Eggs cannot be put in one basket.

After meeting with Elrond, Chahar and Wilson, Ronin announced that a meeting of the Northern Territory would be held in the fortress hall of Swamp Castle three days later.

This was not only a public meeting with the newly joined extraordinary beings, but he also wanted to take the opportunity to formulate the next development plan for the Wubei Territory.