Heroes of the Invincible Knight

Ironwood City

In the past few days, the entire Ironwood City has been immersed in an atmosphere of joy,

The news that Li Cha led the army to cooperate with the dragon knight Thor of the town to defeat the ogre and was awarded the earl has spread in the city.

Not only the members of the Hunter family were preparing to celebrate this happy event, but thanks to Richard's popularity in Hunter Territory, the entire Hunter Territory felt honored.

Only Iger, the chief manager of the Hunter family, is in a complicated mood. Richard is really good at spending money. Once the territory expands, according to the nature of Richard, road infrastructure, city and castle renovation, and village management will be settled down.

The territory's finances, which had finally improved slightly through the soap trade, were about to start to tighten again.

Although these investments will eventually yield greater returns, it is obviously a long-term process, but Richard has been taking great steps to expand, and has always been frantically pretentious on the verge of bullshit.

…

"Master Iger."

"Master Richard's urgent message."

Iger, who was working before the case, became tense for no reason when he heard Li Cha's letter.

After reading the letter, Iger's worry turned into actual anxiety.

Not to mention the 20,000 newly formed army in the river valley, the letter also requested to continue to expand the army, to expand the Flying Bear Army to 20,000 people to form a legion,

He also ordered to immediately send people to the valley to buy grain to prevent possible famine,

Iger really had the urge to directly put down the pick. He issued a large amount of bonds some time ago, and finally had some money in his hand, and was immediately withdrawn by Richard for most of it for no reason.

It is simply not a human thing for Hunter to lead the chief executive, or Richard is doing human things when it comes to spending money.

…

At this time, Richard still didn't know Iger's broken mood. He was walking back to Ironwood City with the newly recruited soldiers from Boulder Fort this week.

Boulder Fortress was not far from Ironwood City. Now that we have arrived at the gate of our house, we still have to go back.

At this time, the strength of Li Cha's troops was

Elite Centaur (140), Halberdier (130), War Dancer (75), Marksman (125), Elven Archer (24), Royal Gryphon (56), Crusader (53), Diamondman (2 ), Champion Knight (1)

The royal griffins originally only had six a week, but because Richard held the statue of the god-eyed bird, the output was two more.

The force of the barrier (elf) force is still in Ironwood City,

Most of the troops are still staying in Town Demon Castle to guard against any emergencies in the wilderness,

Only a fraction of this week's production was carried around.

Because they are all system soldiers, they can march quickly, and they have the double bonus of knight gloves and god walking boots. Without the dragging down of tortoise arms such as diamond men, Li Cha and others quickly returned to the iron fort from the boulder fortress. wooden city.

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"Master Li Cha is back! Master Li Cha is back!"

"What is it, Master Li Cha, now he is called Uncle Hirano, Lord Earl!"

Although the Hunter family is an aristocratic family, the rules of the family are not as strict as some old nobles. In addition, Viscount Salter and Richard don't care much about this, so when it doesn't matter, the servants behave more casually. .

"My lord, my lord."

The servants who were reminded along the way did not change their words, and Li Cha also responded slightly,

Until Viscount Sauter also appeared in front of Richard and shouted:

"The Earl of our Hunter family is back, and we didn't say anything in advance, otherwise we would have to come out of the city to meet him."

Li Cha rolled his eyes when he heard this, and ignored his father's joke,

Viscount Soter made fun of himself, rubbed his head and followed back,

In addition to Viscount Salter, Richard's two uncles and more than a dozen relatives of the Hunter family also came out to welcome him, and surrounded him like stars holding the moon into the banquet hall.

Although Li Cha didn't say hello in advance, the Hunter's house is now a noble family after all, and they only started preparing before Li Cha entered the city, and now they have served a few tables of good meals.

"Come, come, let our Lord Earl sit on the throne!"

Li Cha's second and third uncles pulled him and pushed him to the main seat,

Richard can feel that the joy of these relatives is indeed from the heart. Now the Hunter family is very close. After all, strictly speaking, it has only passed down two generations. It is still different from the nobles like Lancet. .

To be honest, although Li Cha didn't make any arrangements in advance, this kind of feeling like returning home is really not bad.

No wonder people like the Overlord of Western Chu and Han Gaozu Liu Bang like to go back to their hometown to show off after their achievements. It feels really cool.

In the lively atmosphere, Li Cha, who didn't like to drink alcohol, made an exception and drank some.

Everyone looked at Li Cha with a deep smile when they were drinking, but when Li Cha and Butler Iger looked at each other, they saw a pair of resentful eyes.

…

The banquet has already ended. Given Richard's busy schedule and Hunter's finances, which are almost being ruined by Richard, the celebration is not complicated.

Those who should be drunk have been carried away, and those who should not have remained sober.

"Master Richard, Lord Earl! You really can't continue to carry out your orders. The soap business has just started, and there is not much income. The previous military expansion is already at its limit."

Originally, the expansion of the Flying Bear Army by 10,000 people was already a matter of digging money out of teeth. According to the size of the Hunter family, even with the addition of a dozen noble families attached to the Hunter family, the population is only a few hundred thousand. , and going to the original lord would take away most of the tax revenue, and the remaining money would be enough to support more than 10,000 professional soldiers.

It is also fortunate that the Hunter family has other ways to make money besides the land, so they can barely maintain it. Now Richard has not only received another 20,000 soldiers, but also continues to expand the army. This is simply killing Iger.

"The army must be maintained, as long as the newly acquired territories are restored,

Send people to the valley to sell soap, and by the way, sell some of the Hunter's bonds to the gang of big dogs in the valley, and give 50,000 kinnars first. "

Iger was taken aback by Li Cha's operation. Let's not talk about why others want to subscribe. Last year, Hunter's total income was only more than 10,000 kinaals. Come and spend.

"It's okay, as long as this period of time passes, when the soap opens up the market, the Kinner earned back will definitely be more than this amount. No one understands finances better than me. Listen to me."

This sentence is not for Li Cha to brag about. Originally, Li Cha was born in the School of Economics and Management. The knowledge he has learned is definitely at the top in this era. In his hometown, this set of skills is basic.

"You don't need to issue bonds in the name of the Hunter family, and you can directly tie the name of Ye Bo. It's better to mention Lord Saul's name when purchasing grain and selling bonds."

"this…"

Li Cha's move was going to use Sol all together, and Iger hesitated.

"It's okay, Iger, just go ahead and send someone there earlier, and you can't stop food procurement and military expansion."

"Yes, master."

Iger finally opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but seeing Li Cha's resolute attitude, he could only agree in the end.

Of course Richard wouldn't be worried that Sol would be dissatisfied with him for borrowing his name. Richard could find a way to get money from the nobles in the River Valley by himself, but it was too late for Sol to support him.

Compared with Saul's method of using a knife to force everyone to pay for money and food, Richard's behavior of cheating and selling bonds has already been said to be very civilized.

But after Iger took the order to leave, Li Cha was a little troubled,

With the expansion of the territory, even an old man like Iger is not enough.

Let him manage the Hunter family's basic situation step by step, and Iger can basically be competent, but now that the territory has expanded so much, Iger's ability is a bit reluctant.

For no reason, Li Cha thought of Lin Te's handsome face,

"Perhaps try..."