Mount & Blade: Wind of War

Rhodes was working in a dilapidated stone house from the beginning, regardless of political, military, economic or other difficulties.

As long as new officials come to ask questions, Rhodes can give them answers and formulate general policies.

There is no way, the gap in knowledge and experience between the two sides is really too big.

Seeing Rhodes handling these matters in an orderly manner, Fatis once again confirmed in his heart that he had found a heroic master. This man in front of him might really change the world greatly and improve the overall quality of a considerable part of the human race. destiny.

"If we set up the rules, there is nothing wrong even if all the property is temporarily returned to the government. We will make a secondary distribution in our hands, and the people can accept it. We will distribute it directly to the people now, and we will want to use this wealth later." It would be difficult to take it back and redistribute it.”

Just when Rhodes was explaining economic policies to people like Mad, Su Xiu, Valian, Guido, and Moken, a loud scream suddenly came from outside.

Everyone in the room was naturally distracted, and not long after, one of the human slave leaders, the "Black Devil" Qiao Lin, walked in with a group of vicious-looking men. His men also grabbed a A red-winged harpy girl who is obviously young.

The wings of this harpy were broken, and the exposed skin was covered with bruises, scratches, and burns. At this moment, the eyes it looked at humans were filled with extreme fear.

"My lords, I'm sorry to disturb you all from handling government affairs. I captured a harpy noble and sent it to you, Lord Lord."

"Jolin, you did a great job."

Rhodes came out, looked at the abused harpy girl, and praised Qiao Lin, which made the slave leader feel ecstatic.

"Little guy, I don't bother to bully you, but you'd better show your worth and tell me everything you know. Otherwise, hand you over to my people and let them vent their anger. Your only value."

Rhodes glanced at the scars on the harpy girl's body, but he didn't care.

For more than two hundred years, the entire mountain fortress was built and prospered on the withered bones of human slaves. Can she repay one ten millionth of the cruelty that has befallen her now?

Since we have enjoyed it when the race was prosperous, there seems to be nothing to feel aggrieved about being implicated when the race is in decline. This is a relationship of mutual prosperity and loss.

Seeing the human man approaching and hearing Rhode's question, the harpy girl wanted to turn her head away. However, Rhode smiled slightly, and Qiao Lin next to him immediately understood and walked up without caring about the girl's cheek. She was dirty, pulled her chin over, and slapped her hard twice, causing blood to flow directly from the corner of the girl's mouth.

"You'd better not pretend not to understand me. You harpies have your own heritage and have formed a unique civilization. Now tell me everything you know, otherwise I will let you know the secrets of the human race. cruel!"

This harpy girl was not a tough girl. Under Rhode's psychological offensive and Qiao Lin's physical beating, she quickly gave in and said whatever she asked.

"What is the main economic lifeline of the mountain fortress? What are its main financial resources?"

"It's high-quality weapons and underground terraces. In recent years, it is said that the town's commercial tax revenue has also been relatively considerable."

"What channels are used to purchase large quantities of food, and where is the witch's treasure?"

"Our main source of food is through trade with the Iron Heel Tribe. As for the witch's treasure, I really don't know where it is. Aren't all the warehouses already occupied by you? I can't know about other secret warehouses and the like. of."

A red-winged harpy with a certain education provided information, which greatly accelerated Rhodes' control of the overall situation of the entire mountain fortress.

After learning about the existence of the underground arsenal and underground terraces, he tied the harpy girl's neck with an iron chain belt, and then she led everyone there.

The underground terraces are okay. After all, the area is not small and requires a large number of human slaves to cultivate and work. They grow a plant similar to underground mushrooms, and the yield and taste are not bad. Of course, this is just as a supplement to your omnivorous diet.

As for the underground arsenal, most human slaves only know that it exists but do not know where it is. Although it is not impossible to find it, it will be much more convenient if someone can guide the way.

This underground arsenal was controlled by a dwarf tribe of about twenty people. When Rhodes led his army to find it, the leader of the dwarf tribe was already waiting there.

"Strong human lord, I am the elder of the Bloodbeard tribe, Nicolte. I am here to salute you."

"Oh, please get up."

Seeing that the other party was obviously planning to have a good discussion, Rhodes had no intention of continuing to use force. He indeed could not afford to lose any more of his soldiers, especially unnecessary losses.

"Lord, our Bloodbeard tribe was originally a failed tribe in the tribal war. After fleeing nearby, we were rescued by Her Majesty the Witch. As dwarves, we must repay this kindness, so we reached an agreement with Her Majesty the Witch. She Provide us with food and protection, and we provide her with the forging of iron."

"Now, more than ten years have passed. Since Her Majesty the Witch has died in your hands, the Bloodbeard Tribe is unwilling to intervene in the dispute. Are you willing to accept the original agreement and continue to provide food and protection for our tribe? Of course, our tribe will also provide you with a certain amount of ironware in return."

Even after more than ten years of recuperation, the number of people in the Bloodbeard Tribe has not recovered much (dwarves are also a magical race, relatively longer-lived than humans, but with a relatively lower fertility rate). They really don't want to intervene in the dispute again. Rhodes can understand this idea: the tribe is almost exterminated, and it is normal to have high anti-war sentiment.

"I can accept your request, but you also have to agree to accept some human apprentices. After all, the Mountain Fortress needs to expand its production scale in the future."

"I can accept this request, but Lord, you must understand that the dwarf's forging technology is sometimes inherited from the bloodline, and it is difficult for human apprentices to reach the level of dwarves in a short period of time." When saying this, Elder Bloodbeard's eyes revealed confidence.

But Rhodes didn't care about this.

When it comes to war, quantity is more important than quality. Moreover, the smelting and forging talents of humans and dwarves do not reach a qualitative difference. The dwarf forging is only relatively more advanced. Rhodes believes that this is more due to the influence of culture and tradition.