Lord of the Oasis

A few days passed.

A new week continues to begin as dawn approaches.

However, the first system message that appeared was about the payment of troop wages.

1384 dinars just disappeared.

At present, Kant's deposit is only 2,452 dinars. Thinking about the huge deposit of nearly 6,000 dinars a few days ago, more than half of it has been consumed. I have to feel that maintaining the army is simply burning money.

Just like the current sentry oasis, there are only 300 troops, and the weekly cost is 1,500 dinars.

Salaries to maintain troops are of course the main expense.

The food that can be consumed per week also costs more than 100 dinars.

Inside the Executive Hall.

Kant was also troubled by these trifles.

The dialog box on the retina disappeared, and Kant couldn't help rubbing his eyebrows.

The gnoll threat is temporarily gone.

Without the enemy, the development of Sentinel Oasis needs to be put back on the agenda.

After all, the current "Dehrim" is still in its most elementary form, and the buildings that can be built have not yet been built. Most of the farmers and soldiers sleep in simple tents and sandpits at night.

"Open data list."

Kant's mind moved slightly, communicating with the system in his mind.

And the system popped up the current data list on his retina in an instant.

………………

【Drehem】

[Lord: Kant]

【Deposit: 2452 Dinars】

[General: Fatis]

【Category: Swadia Village】

【Current population: 200 people】

[Buildings: Administration Hall, House (5), Watchtower, Desert Bandit Stronghold]

[Buildable: houses, walls, mills, wells]

[Resources: Date palm trees (2 mu), 7.5 mu of wheat fields]

[Overview of the troops: 95 infantry and 17 cavalry. 】

[Current troops: Swadia Militia (70), Swadia Light Infantry (25), Desert Bandit Elite (17)]

[Available to recruit: Swadia Recruits (Consultation Hall), Desert Bandit (Desert Bandit Base)]

[Evaluation: "Dehrim" looks good. Clear and cool springs flow in rough canals, nourishing the arid and barren land. The energetic farmers are busy in the date palm trees and fields, appearing very energetic. However, due to the lack of buildings, the village is still rudimentary. But it is worth noting that the village does not have any ladies. 】

………………

This is the overall stats for the current "Dehrim".

Kant's expression was a little heavy, and it seemed that his village was indeed quite bad.

It's really too rudimentary.

A few days ago, in order to deal with the threat of the gnolls, Kant devoted all his energy to the construction of the army. It can be said that he basically ignored the construction of the territory, and also delayed the development of "Dehrim".

There is no way.

After all, the threat of the gnoll is too strong.

If it weren't for the Hobsonian knights and Hank scholars from the Principality of the Lion, it is estimated that Kant alone would not be able to resist.

2,000 strong gnolls are not something he can resist.

"Simply everything is fine."

Kant breathed out a sullen breath, and he already had a plan for the development of the territory in his heart.

The current "Dehrim" and the evaluation of the system are right, the building is seriously lacking, at least he wants everyone to live in the house now, instead of sleeping in tents and sandpits.

Make up your mind, Kant Communication System: "Build a house."

【ding...system prompt】

[Building a house will cost 100 dinars and take 7 days. 】

【Yes/No choose to build? 】

A system dialog box pops up,

Routine inquiries.

"Yes." Kant chose without hesitation.

With his affirmation, the crisp collision of metal coins sounded, which was somewhat pleasant, but 100 dinars disappeared directly from the deposit, which was about the cost of Kant building a house.

[costs 100 dinars]

【House: under construction】

【Completion date: 7 days later】

Select End, and the system dialog box refreshes its contents.

And just behind the dunes not far away is a team of 5 carriages drawn by 10 haulers.

More than 30 sturdy workers followed on both sides, helping to push the carriage to walk among the soft sand dunes. Looking at the full load of wood and stone, they knew that they should be a team transporting building materials.

The leader is a fat man, although his face is simple and honest, but his eyes reveal the cunning of a businessman.

Soon, they arrived at the sentry oasis.

Ten Swadian militiamen were holding heavy spears, meticulously inspecting their cargo.

These construction workers are also not surprised.

There are many rules in the territory of the nobles.

"Construction leader, Lord Kant invites you to meet at the Consulate Hall."

At this time, a Swadian light infantry was walking quickly, swept over the construction team, set his eyes on the conspicuous fat man, and said in a very rude tone: "Come with me."

"Okay, okay."

The construction team leader didn't look ugly at all, but nodded again and again and followed him with a complimenting smile.

If you can survive in the troubled Calradia continent and earn dinars happily, sometimes you have to give up something, such as dignity and face, how much is that thing worth?

The building leader briskly entered the Consulate Hall, which he was relatively familiar with.

Kant was sitting in the hall, looking at the parchment scroll in his hand.

It was densely written with various items. This was what the Riwadin caravan still had. He planned to buy some scarce supplies before the caravan left.

"Good morning, Dear Lord Kant."

The construction team leader bowed and saluted very respectfully, and at the same time his voice was filled with joy: "Your faithful servant greets you."

"It's you, we meet again." Kant put down the parchment scroll in his hand and nodded to him as well.

However, he still picked out the error in the statement of the construction team leader, and pointed out lightly: "Be careful, I am just your employer, and you are not my servant."

"In my heart, you are a noble lord far exceeding King Haraus."

The construction team leader didn't care, instead he flattered attentively: "It's the light of dawn in Calradia."

"Haha." Kant chuckled.

For such typical flattering remarks, he has never been dismissive.

And Kant knew that this construction leader was quite slick. Although he could complete the construction tasks on time, when he was taking care of free meals on weekdays, even if this guy couldn't eat it, he would secretly hide a few pieces of bread for supper.

Definitely a greedy miser like Grandet.

With a solemn face, Kant looked at him and reminded him: "This time, the house construction must also be serious."

"Please rest assured, my construction team and I rely on good reputation to pick up jobs."

The construction team leader lowered his head again and again, apparently aware that he was flattering himself, as if he was hitting the horse's leg.

Kant nodded, expressing satisfaction with the attitude of the construction leader.

After chatting briefly with him, showing how concerned he was about the building, he waved him to leave. After all, the development of the territory is the most important thing, and the team leader of the building has a clear priority.

Mainly, Kant had other things to deal with.

He turned his head and instructed the light infantry guards behind the door, "Go and ask the caravan leader to come over."

"clear."

The Swadian light infantry nodded, and immediately walked out of the Consulate Hall.

After a while, the caravan leader walked in quickly.

"Lord Kant, are you looking for me?" His attitude was still respectful.

"That's right."

Kant took out the sheepskin scroll and pointed to the materials on it: "Before you leave, I plan to buy these materials."

Zhivadin's caravan only stayed here for 7 days.

Today is the day to leave, everything is packed, and the hundreds of gnoll captives are tied with both hands.

"2 cans of oil, 10 tools."

The caravan leader looked at the goods that had been marked on it, and said softly, "5 pieces of linen."

"Is there a problem?" Kant asked.

This is the material he has decided to buy for future development, so plan ahead.

However, Kant is also a little helpless about the price.

Prices in Calradia are very high, basically 30% higher than in the real world.

Considering that only his own system can sell himself things, Kant can only accept it with gritted teeth. After all, wool comes from sheep. As long as he is strong and has enough capital, he can completely make those gnolls pay the bill.

The slave trade is very exciting.

PS: The reward for No. 6.7. Thanks to "Chen She" for the 100 starting coins~Thanks to "Otaku Dashu" for the 100 starting coins~Thanks to "Rym" for the 100 starting coins~Thanks "Book Immortal 1985" for the 100 coins starting coin~