The Extraordinary Earl

Pompeii.

It has been more than eighty days since Luther went deep into the forest. Now that Pompeii has passed the spring plowing and sowing season, the farmers' burden has been reduced a lot.

Pompeii is very, very beautiful at the moment.

From Pompeii to the south, there are endless farmlands, straight and wide roads, various villages, wineries, pastures, etc.

The sounds of cattle and sheep are heard all the time, and the sounds of chickens and dogs echo each other. Children are playing everywhere. Farmers are doing their side jobs because it is not the busy time for farming.

Some make small crafts at home, and some are simply carpenters, masons, etc.

The whole of Pompeii is a scene of people living and working in peace and contentment.

The only slight drawback is that Pompeii is still empty. In addition to the four major military areas, many new buildings were also built throughout Pompeii.

But many residential areas are empty without residents, which is really embarrassing, embarrassing.

In order to attract residents, officials headed by Pompeii Mayor Lelouch struggled.

No, Lelouch couldn't help but hold a meeting in the city hall again.

In the city hall conference room, Lelouch was wearing a snow-white shirt, a coat, and a Prussian-style black hat on his head.

He has two big beards on his handsome cheeks and looks very majestic.

Below are a group of city hall officials, about twenty of them.

Lelouch glanced at the officials and sighed inwardly. Nowadays, the residents of Pompeii are supported by the families of knights and officials. There is an embarrassment that there are more officials than residents.

Lelouch brewed the atmosphere for a while before speaking: "Now that the busy farming season is over, a considerable number of farmers have listened to our advice and planted rapeseed and olive trees. Today's autumn harvest will allow us to have crops that can be self-sufficient or even exportable." Oil. We will encourage planting of other crops next year, and we must diversify our crops in Pompeii. But that will happen next year. Now we have a lack of residents in Pompeii. A city with only farmers and no residents cannot develop. Do you know what you think about this?”

"Mr. Mayor, I think we can use low housing prices to attract residents to move to Pompeii. We can use low commercial taxes to attract businessmen to Pompeii and bring in some people first. In addition, our current sales of Pompeii wine are very good. The caravans came to Pompeii specifically to purchase Pompeii wine, which has brought a certain amount of popularity. I believe that after a few years of development, Pompeii will become more prosperous.”

An official stood up and said.

The official's name was George Pompey. He is young, only twenty-six years old. According to his seniority, he is Luther's cousin. He is quite talented and is Lelouch's right-hand man.

Lelouch nodded. This strategy was quite similar to Luther's strategy of attracting unemployed people with land.

But it is quite different, because this time serfs cannot be purchased. Because serfs are not suitable to live in the city and lack spirituality, serfs can do well as farmers.

Recruiting free people is much more troublesome than buying serfs. There are twenty or thirty nobles in Orange, and there are not many lords who are harsh on free people like the Marquis of Parker.

Almost all the people who could be recruited in the territory of Marquis Parker were recruited last time.

Recruiting free people from other territories is tantamount to poaching the nobility. After all, the number of residents and merchants also represents the prosperity of a city in a sense.

"Let's try it first, but we have to go through official channels first. We will only recruit free people if they allow us to recruit them. If they don't allow us to recruit free people, we will leave immediately. After all, even if a noble with a title in the field goes to recruit free people in other territories It is also a taboo thing for the people, not to mention that our Pompei family is too small. "

Lelouch warned, and then said: "I will discuss the specific recruitment with Knight Commander Stone and ask him to send knights to protect you."

"yes."

the officials responded.

The meeting ended quickly, and Lelouch was the last one to leave. He looked at the empty conference room and sighed: "Where did Luther go? He has a lot of clever ideas, and he may be able to recruit residents quickly. "

Lelouch was a very talented man. He managed Pompeii in an orderly manner and had his own way of developing it. He knew how to encourage farmers to plant crops other than wheat.

But Lelouch knew that he couldn't match Luther's clever ideas. That guy could make Pompeii rise to a higher level with just one plan.

It's really irritating to see people compare to each other.

……….

Pompeii Castle.

This castle is basically the same as when Luther came through time. There are one hundred guards stationed in the castle, commanded by Magellan.

The number of male servants, maids and various types of servants has not changed much.

It’s the little girl Lily Pompeii who has to go in and out of Pompeii Castle almost every day.

Lily and Mary are very good friends, and they are often inseparable.

Mrs. Sophie is looking at the account books in the study. As the person in charge of the Pompeii family's business, Mrs. Sophie is currently very busy. She not only has to run the original business, but also expands the pasture and establishes an oil pressing workshop in accordance with Luther's wishes. They also need to open many shops in the city to engage in various businesses such as clothing and jewelry.

Very busy.

"No, the family's business is getting bigger and bigger. I have to hire some professional assistants, otherwise I won't be able to bear it." Mrs. Sophie suddenly felt dizzy, stretched out her white fingers to rub her temples, and then rubbed her plump breasts. After stroking her up and down and feeling relieved, she felt much better.

Mrs. Sophie is very healthy, but the huge workload is too much for her.

"Madam, Miss Ruth's letter has arrived."

Da da da.

There was a sound of small leather shoes touching the floor, and little Maya walked in from the outside. She was still dressed as a maid, wearing round-toed shoes, which looked so cute.

She held an envelope in her hand. After coming in, she bent towards Madam Sophie and then handed the letter to Madam Sophie.

"This is already the third letter. Miss Ruth seems to be in an emergency. But Luther claimed that he was going to Kaiyue City to see Miss Ruth. It has been more than eighty days. Where has he been?"

Mrs. Sophie's pretty face showed worry and complaint. After taking the letter, she hesitated for a moment and did not open it. Instead, she put it in the desk drawer.

There are already two letters inside, and this is the third one.

This world is very fashionable, and parents still won't open and read such personal letters.

"He must have been fooling around somewhere." Little Maya said with disdain.

"Why do you say that?" Mrs. Sophie felt a little surprised.

"Madam, you see that he usually takes Xiu Xiuya with him when he goes out, but he didn't take Xiu Xiu Ya with him this time. There must be some secret. I guess he went to find the Newton Knights and hang out with those fair-weather friends."

Little Maya guessed.

I have to say that little Maya is really familiar with Luther.

Knowing that Luther didn't take Xiu Xiuya with him, there must be a secret, but the direction was wrong.

"Man, hey." Mrs. Sophie didn't know whether it was helplessness or sighing with emotion. Recently, she discovered Old Sol's secret.

That guy was hanging out with a beautiful maid in the castle.

Mrs. Sophie almost burst out of her lungs when she found out.

Just look for a mistress outside, just turn a blind eye and look for the maid next to you in the castle. When Mrs. Sophie thinks about it, she can't help but get angry.

The main thing is the sour taste.

My appearance and figure, how can I be worse than that maid?

Madam Sophie looked down at her breasts.