Night Ranger

Behind Ma Wen was a complete map of the White River Valley.

The map was left by Marvin's grandfather and was perfected by Marvin's father himself. However, in Marvin's generation, there was no further territorial survey.

This map can only be regarded as a sketch at best.

After all, the current Baihe Valley has expanded at least twice.

Directly from the mines in the north to the White River in the south, from the junction with River Beach City to the coast.

Marvin made up his mind that when today's meeting was over, he would go to River Beach City to find two map surveyors to draw a detailed map of the White River Valley.

But for now, just put it to use.

Daniela has no stage fright at all, and seems to really regard herself as Marvin's fiancée.

She walked to Marvin's place, pointed to the coastline on the map and said:

"Are you going to build a port here?"

Marvin nodded: "Indeed."

"It's better to go further south."

Her slender fingers moved down the coastline, and pointed at the mouth of the Baihe River.

"It is the most suitable place to build a port. Outwardly, you can develop maritime trade. Inwardly, as far as I know, the inland rivers in your south are also very deep."

"A few days ago when I was bored, I went to the Baihe River to see it. The river is open and the water is very slow, but the water is very deep, and many sea boats can come up."

"If you build a port here, and then repair the previous abandoned dock, you can completely open up the east-west direction of your territory."

Daniela spoke eloquently.

Marvin nodded. Said: "That's what I planned at the beginning."

"However, the geology at the mouth of the White River Valley is very poor, and it is very unsuitable for building a port. Because of the erosion of the river, it is very difficult to build a city on that land. Not to mention, it is closer to the wilderness."

Daniela said confidently: "This problem is on me."

"Isn't it just that the soil has softened a bit? As long as you trust me to handle it, you will definitely see a brand new port in half a year!"

Everyone was skeptical of Daniela's words.

Only the alchemist who came to join in the fun suddenly said, "Steel powder?"

Daniela looked at the alchemist in surprise: "It's not bad, there are people in such a rural place who know [Steel and Stone Powder]."

The corner of Marvin's mouth twitched slightly.

He said it as if he didn't know about steel stone powder. It's just that the price and channel of that thing cannot be afforded by the current Baihe Valley, right?

But he thought about it carefully. Daniela is right.

The mouth of the Baihe River is indeed a very important strategic location. If you can occupy this place, not only externally or internally. All very convenient.

He pondered for a moment: "What if I asked you to build the port within three months?"

Daniela shrugged: "The budget needs to be doubled."

Marvin nodded, Daniela's estimation ability is still very strong. Building a brand new port requires a lot of manpower and material resources. Great money is required.

After the port is established, you also need enough ships.

At present, Marvin only has the Nanfang that he snatched—this ship was dealt with by Marvin as early as after the war ended.

Most of those slaves chose to leave on their own, and for the few who stayed, Marvin let them live in the eastern part of the White River Valley—that is, near the new port.

They may become the first residents of the new port. The Nanfang, on the other hand, docked silently on the beach and started the first phase of renovation work.

Engineers from River Beach City have already started the overall transformation of the South.

The renovation period takes about a month. After the transformation is complete, the Nanfang will become a completely different ship—at least in appearance. Even if the Taurus Chamber of Commerce wanted to say something, there was nothing they could do. Because once the face was broken with Marvin, Marvin could sue them for the private slave trade.

The Southern Wizarding Union does not explicitly prohibit the slave trade, but it must have a license. Obviously, the Southern does not have such a license, so it can only disguise itself as a merchant ship to secretly transport slaves. Anyway, Marvin now. It's not as easy to knead as it was at the beginning. The White River Valley is also gradually developing and becoming stronger. Don't be afraid that the Taurus Chamber of Commerce will come to your door.

...

In the following time, Marvin took the initiative to sit by the side, while Daniela became the protagonist of the meeting.

With regard to every point of opinion raised by Marvin, it has been perfected.

The northern mine will continue to operate. According to the information left by Marvin's father, there is not only a deep iron vein in the northern mine, but also other associated veins.

However, due to the economic insufficiency of the White River Valley, there has been a shortage of miners.

Daniela's opinion on this is to buy slaves. And buy in bulk.

"Building a territory requires manpower. The cost of a slave is one-fifth of that of a freeman. Although their lifespan is a bit shorter, the benefits are much higher than hiring miners." Daniela said calmly: " I don't know the market in the south, but in the north, this is our common practice."

"If you want to leave a reputation of benevolence, it's very simple, give these slaves a promise: if you work hard for three years, you will automatically become free."

"Most people, you just need to give them a little hope, and they will work hard for you."

"This is different from the slaves you freed before. The slaves on that ship were southerners, and most of them were children and women, and you promised them freedom. The slaves you need to buy are young and strong men. North There are frequent wars between city-states, and many people are defeated and captured as slaves. I know of a place that is the best place to buy these slaves."

Before Daniela finished speaking, Marvin added lightly: "Bass Port."

The former nodded approvingly: "It seems that you are not a lord for nothing."

Marvin sighed. As a person who has received a higher education in civilization. He was indeed very opposed to slavery.

But in this situation, if Daniela's method is not followed, there is indeed no way to quickly build the territory.

He is not a saint. It is impossible to help everyone. As Daniela said, he really needs a group of young, strong and obedient slaves.

...

After talking about the northern mine and the new port, Daniela turned her attention to the south.

It has to be said that although she stayed in the White River Valley for a short time, she basically got to know everything about the territory.

To the south of the Baihe River is a very fertile land. It's just that there will be more monsters to harass the residents.

With the staff of the guard, there is no way to clean up all these monsters.

But Daniela suggested another approach.

Build 【Adventurer Camp】.

In the west south of the White River. Set up an adventurer's camp near the beach city.

Here, build a village-like place for adventurers to rest, supply, repair weapons... and vent their desires.

This idea has been brewing in Marvin's mind for a long time. But Daniela was able to raise it in such a short period of time. It has to be said that the future Ice Queen does have the ability to govern a country.

As for how to build the specific facilities of the adventurer's camp, Marvin already had a plan in mind.

The solution is also very simple: ask for it from River Beach City.

Anyway, the deal between Madeline and him was still going on, and she would grit her teeth and agree to any request Marvin made to River Beach City.

Don't take advantage of the fire to squeeze it out now, do you have to wait for her to be promoted to a legend before asking for it?

...

According to Daniela's idea, once the adventurer camp is established, the adventurers who were attracted by the wilderness development order can be effectively settled there.

They can start exploring south. It was wild land. But once the popularity gathers, the wilderness will be gradually driven out.

Marvin can properly issue some monster hunting orders, so that the bounty hunters who come here to hunt monsters will be like a crucian carp in a river. A steady stream.

Moreover, there are indeed many economically beneficial monsters in the south of the Baihe River. If they are killed, the adventurers themselves can make a fortune.

This will become the southernmost adventurer's paradise on the mainland.

...

In addition, the recruitment of Rangers and Sentinels was also put on the agenda by Daniela.

Because in her conception, such a vast territory must establish a sufficient defense mechanism. Otherwise, it would be too easy for the enemy to infiltrate.

"Here. Here, and here. The most important thing here is to build a sentry tower."

The place Daniela pointed at was the top of the Ogre Mountain.

As she said, the location here is very superior, overlooking the entire White River Valley. In the north, you can see the location of the spider crypt, in the south, you can see the future adventurer camp, in the east, you can see the beach city, and in the west, you can see the new port.

This place must establish a sentry post on daily duty.

As for the other places that Daniela pointed out, they are also critical.

Marvin looked at Daniela with more and more appreciation.

Although this girl is younger than herself, her strategic vision is terrifying.

"Now, do you trust me?"

She blinked and looked at Marvin: "I am a woman who can draw architectural drawings at the age of four."

Marvin made the final decision: "Okay, the overall design plan is up to you to perfect."

At this moment, the rest of the people finally couldn't sit still.

Seeing Marvin and Daniela come and go for a long time, Anna and Pooh couldn't help asking:

"Master Marvin (brother), you have talked so much, but where is the money?"

Marvin and Daniela looked at each other and responded tacitly:

"borrow!"

...

Borrowing money, borrowing money crazily, this is the most important reason why Marvin wants to attack Ogre Mountain.

With this gold mine, he used it as a fulcrum to borrow money everywhere.

Inside the Wizard's Tower outside Riverbank.

Madeline looked at a list that Marvin sent over recently with an ashen expression.

A large number of materials and manpower requirements are listed above.

Damn, there is such a weird need for a dozen prostitutes!

What made her feel even more crazy was that at the end of the list, it said 2000 wizard gold coins!

"Do you really want to squeeze me dry?" Madeline choked on the list.

But in the next second, her face looked a little better.

"So it's a loan, half a year?"

She hesitated, and finally approved all of Marvin's requests.

The same scene happened at the headquarters of the Southern Wizarding Union.

However, the demand for this loan has suddenly increased to 10,000 wizard gold coins!

... (to be continued)

ps: The update is here~ Ma Wen is going to be heavily in debt, do you want to support me a little?