Throne of the North

Lane has 130,000 people.

This answer made Ryan's heart beat much faster for a few days after returning to the tundra territory.

In less than three years since he became a baron, he has become the noble with the largest population in the territory besides the three great nobles in Beifeng Province.

Even if the unrecorded population hidden in Count Sauron's city was not as large as expected, he could even be ranked above the opponent.

The most important thing is that his people are all high-quality people.

Whether they are the people who survived the cold wind of Exnir, the one hundred thousand people of the Bilge world, or the uncivilized natives of the mountain forest world, their quality is all very high.

As long as the logistics are sufficient, Lane can have a large army.

Well, this is also the biggest problem.

In the northern land, not much food can be grown.

Soldiers eat more than ordinary people, extraordinary soldiers eat more, and there are still so many armored bears. Bilge's world is still self-sufficient, but as a lord, Ryan has no reason not to give them a meal. Isn’t it an extra meal?

Every once in a while, some food must be transported over to show his dominance and majesty over them as a lord.

The huge number of people brought the first victim, which was Etheria. The joy that Ryan brought back was accompanied by Etheria's wailing.

“I don’t even have time to strike!!!”

She screamed, the consul was not so relaxed, especially now that the population is soaring.

Ryan also began to think that Atria was a heroic unit like Brand, Bogeld, and Bullock. Her talent in political affairs could make her qualified for the position of consul, but it should not affect her own extraordinary path.

"It seems that we need to increase our manpower."

Learning has become the second priority of the Tundra Territory.

The first important thing is still farming.

"If we manage hundreds of thousands of people, we must have a talent reserve of 2,000 people who know the corresponding knowledge."

Ryan called his female officer, and soon saw the Viscountess and Bogeld following behind the Viscountess.

She pinched the female officer's butt curiously, and the latter dodged, her face turned red, but she couldn't get rid of the powerful armored bear girl.

"So you like this kind of thing."

Bogeld said that before Ryan could react, she had already ran out.

Faced with Ryan's inquiry, the female officer also gave an answer.

"Master, there are only four to five hundred people we have trained in the Tundra Territory who can master and understand the knowledge proficiently, and most of them are teenagers. They are not qualified."

The female officer said with some helplessness that it is difficult for older civilians to absorb precious knowledge, even if they know that it is very precious and can be passed down to the family.

Only young people can think outside the box and be able to absorb it continuously, but at the moment it seems like they are just wailing.

Let them learn from this and let them take charge of power and government affairs. If something goes wrong, it will be very troublesome.

But in fact, there is no shortage of people with knowledge and management skills in the Tundra Territory. Those people are all nobles, nobles from Exnir, a small number of people from the wilderness world of Swadifari, and recently from Birki Those wandering nobles who migrated out from section to section.

They have knowledge and power, but Ryan doesn't want to use it.

The reason is simple. Like those commoners, the knowledge and behavior of these nobles are also very solid. There may be geniuses among them, but Ryan believes that most of them are mediocre people who are used to being masters.

He will give them the opportunity, but the conditions are harsh. What the Tundra Territory needs today is the vision and ability to develop and explore, not someone who can be the boss safely.

"Let the lords each recommend two or three people to come forward."

Ryan finally said helplessly that the Lord was absolutely loyal to him, but he couldn't think of any better way, and that was to let power flow downwards in a pyramid.

At least the person recommended by the Lord can come forward and he can take care of the Lord if there is a problem.

"Then select some young people from the former nobles, let them study in the school for a month, then practice for a month, and then send them out to govern."

The female officer was a little speechless. She was also a so-called former noble and a noble viscountess. Now this title can only be used sometimes.

"Right!"

Ryan's eyes lit up as he remembered something.

"All political officers must take exams every year. Only those who pass the exam can continue to govern."

The Tundra Territory currently has three major parts, namely government affairs, military affairs and economy.

The economy is the money bag of the lord, so it is directly managed part-time by Butler Beard. The military is quite simple. Brand is the commander of the first army. Now there is one more Bogeld, and then there are centurions and ten captains. officer.

Government affairs are the most cumbersome, and they are also the key to connecting everything in the entire territory. The talented Atria now needs a large number of assistants. At the same time, this part is also a headache for Ryan, because many times, he may not be able to see the entire territory. of all.

Therefore, it is crucial to check the ability of administrative officers through examinations.

As for things other than ability, it's even more troublesome, but ability is the most basic thing, isn't it?

In addition to these three main bodies, there is also a part of craftsmen controlled by Bullock. They belong to the economy, government affairs, and even the military. Therefore, they can be independent and directly responsible to Lord Lane.

Next are the Lords. There are already more than a dozen Lords in the Tundra Territory, and there will probably be many more in the next few months. They are also directly responsible to the Lord.

There is also the land reclamation team, Ryan will also directly intervene, transportation, storage, diplomacy, etc., for the time being, they can only fish for three days.

"I still have to go to another world."

The importance of the gold mine is self-evident. When the portal to another world opened last time, he had no time to go there in the ice and snow. With two months of gold ore, he had to go there, otherwise so many gold mines would be discovered. After it was stored there and not transported away, Ryan was worried that the nobles would have small thoughts.

Not afraid is not afraid, trouble is trouble.

This winter, everyone in the Northwind Province was quiet under the snowstorm, only the frozen territory of Lane was in full swing.

“It should be interesting next year if someone gets restless.”

Ryan glanced thoughtfully in the direction of the Dragon Viscounty. He now wanted to scare the monkeys.

but……

"food."

Before the food problem could be solved, Ryan faced another trouble first.

Archmage McCann looked at Ryan with some anger.

"It was you who lured me here! Look now, look at these war horses!"

"They've all lost weight."

Looking at the tall war horses in front of them, they ate the potion fruit plate, fresh hay, and from time to time ran out for a walk, galloping on the endless wilderness.

I can't tell I've lost weight.

But Ryan had no choice. The place where he squandered the most spirituality was here. Master Ryan needed a lot of war horses, and even formed a solidified inheritance of blood, so that the descendants of the war horses could smoothly and naturally grow into tall war horses.

Massive investment is inevitable.

Ryan could only think about the huge wealth returns in the future, whether for sale or for personal use.

"This batch, and this batch, yes, yes, that batch over there too!"

Archmage McCann looked excitedly at the war horse bathed in the divine blessing. After receiving the blessing, the war horse grew faster than he imagined, and the final result will definitely be better than what he predicted through research.

"The Northern War Horse will definitely become the most powerful war horse in the empire!"

He is extremely confident, but Master Ryan has been drained of nearly half of his spiritual balance.

"It's not enough."

It was as if he had escaped back to the tundra territory. The wilderness world had not been too deeply affected by winter, which made him relieved. At least for a long time, he would not have to worry about the living environment of the war horse.

Below Rhinohorn Mountain, deafening shouts of killing came from the foot of the mountain to the north. It was a large number of troops training.

Although spirituality can help soldiers save the most important years of high-intensity training, daily training for soldiers is also essential. This is a basic element of war. A strong physique can allow them to adapt to the rhythm of the army and war faster. frequency.

But it was the first time that Ryan heard the sound so loud.

The people of Bilgi are indeed a natural source of soldiers.

Starting today, Master Lane's regular army will exceed three thousand, and the number will increase in the coming winter. The final scale he envisioned will be five thousand standing troops.

That is, the 2,500 men of the First Legion of the Tundra Territory, the Stag Guardian Legion.

The second legion of the Tundra Territory, the 600 men of the Furious Bear Legion, has no choice. At present, they only have this number at most. After all, this number must be multiplied by two, and the armored bear is also a unit.

And finally, the two thousand regular militiamen who patrol the tundra territory and travel to other worlds from time to time.

The first legion and the second legion will form the first mature extraordinary legion under Master Ryan. Because the number is too small, they cannot be separated to form an independent extraordinary legion.

In fact, Mr. Ryan has not equipped the two thousand five hundred knights and attendants with good war horses and complete sets of standard weapons and equipment.

This made him feel a little ashamed. The integrity of the extraordinary legion could only be patched up little by little over time.

This winter is just right for the new soldiers to adapt to real legion warfare and strengthen their combat skills.

…

Fifteen miles north of Rhinoceros Mountain.

This place is located on the ridge at the foot of the mountain, but it seems that the ridge spans too much and gradually forms a canyon. It is warm in winter and cool in summer, and a large number of wild animals take refuge here in winter.

But with the arrival of Rose Jackson, the beasts also had to choose their homes again.

"Why are you running in such a hurry? I didn't say I want everything. I will leave some territory for you when the time comes."

As his words fell, most of the beasts returned to the valley and stayed quietly beside the alchemist.

Rose walked around the valley and then stood on the edge of the valley. Although it was a valley, because the altitude was really not low, he was able to overlook the frozen North Gale Lake in the distance.

There, a large number of Bilgi people marveled at the hugeness of the lake. There were more than a dozen armored bears trying to break through the solid ice to see if there were any fish inside.

Looking to the south, you can see Rhinoceros Mountain in the wind and snow. From a distance, it looks like a huge rhinoceros horn protruding from the earth.

The wind and snow have become lighter in the past two days. If the snowstorm continues to break out in the next two days, I am afraid that the Rhinoceros Horn Mountain will be completely obscured from view.

Turning my head and looking in other directions, the majestic mountains help the southern world block too much wind and snow. The cold winter in the north stops here, making the south warm, but it also makes the world in front of me white and lonely.

"This place is very good. Go back and tell the Baron, this is it."

Rose said to the soldiers following him that this is the place he chose, and I'm afraid he will have to stay here for many years to come.

Behind him, his shadow was also very satisfied, wandering past the snow-covered mountains and trees, turning into a bloody mouth that seemed to take a bite out of the world in front of him.

This scene was a bit disturbing, and the soldiers ran away quickly.

In the castle, Ryan got the alchemist's answer, which was somewhat surprising.

"Mage Luna said he was experimenting with the power of life, but it wasn't magic."

"The shadow magician turned into the life alchemist?"

Ryan shook his head. For such a saint, he couldn't tempt him with anything now, so he simply chose not to ask about those secrets. It was scary enough that he could recruit such a saint. If he told it, Beifengxing The three great nobles of the province could not accept it.

But there is no such thing as loyalty without reason, any loyalty has a purpose, and Ryan only needs to know this.

The Tundra Territory soon had its first beneficiary of the surge in population.

The brother of the victim Atria, Master Brock.

He was excited to stay in his blacksmith shop all day long, never tired of hammering metal iron ore. His task was huge. He had to help the army forge weapons and armaments, help the armored bears customize armor, and forge for orders from far away. A special weapon, but he enjoyed it and was immersed in it.

"I can feel that my opportunity for breakthrough lies in the sublimation of forging skills."

"I will forge the most perfect armor and weapons for myself, and at that time I will become a Sky Knight."

"However, the materials I have come into contact with so far are too low-level. I need to continue to refine them to bring out the ultimate power in the materials."

"They are not inferior, but the forging skills cannot allow them to express themselves."

Bullock was talking, Atria was listening, and Ryan not far away was also curious.

He did not interrupt and went to the newly built station in the Tundra Territory.

Roland is back.

"How is it? How is Countess de Winter's skills?"

Roland showed a knowing smile and said:

"The countess's knowledge of space magic is profound and powerful. If there were no legendary events in Beifeng Province, I think she would have already become a legend."

"Only those who change the world can be called legends."

"At present, it seems that it is difficult for Beifeng Province to change the world structure."

Ryan said that of course he did not want Countess Winter to become a legendary space magician, as that would be very scary.

"It may be difficult for Countess Winter to wait for such an opportunity, but I, perhaps, can be a step faster and catch up with her."

Roland said seriously, and then looked at Ryan.

"My Lord Baron, I have come to bid you farewell."

"Are you going back?"

Ryan was surprised that the hammer hadn't been forged yet.

"No, I'm going to the south of the empire."

"This won't work..."

Ryan just reacted mid-sentence.

"Is this your father's instruction?"

"Yes, my father wants me to visit some of the great nobles of the empire as a descendant of McReynolds. If possible, I will meet with the emperor."

Ryan's scalp was numb, but fortunately Roland gave an explanation.

"Don't worry, Lord Baron. I won't expose my stay here. This time when I go to the south, I will be with several nobles. They will take their women to visit the Qin family in the south. No one will know about me. Appeared in Imperial City."

It would be a miracle if it didn't happen, Ryan thought, but he also relaxed. At this time, there were nobles going to the south to help him cover up, maybe it wasn't because Archduke McReynolds had promised some benefits.

"The nobles of the kingdom appeared in the capital of the empire. If this matter is exposed, I am afraid the Holy See will be very unhappy."

Ryan said this, but Roland obviously had no choice.

"They wouldn't know, and I'm not a noble."

"Until now, my father has not given me the status of Lord."

"I'm just a kid."

Roland said with a smile, not frustrated. He had no feelings about the nobility and was more interested in the path of a magician. Otherwise, he would not take the huge risk to visit Countess Winter.

This is just an exchange between magicians.

Ryan said no more, so Roland said goodbye and left. If the hammer is forged, Ryan can arrange for someone to send it directly to the Grand Duke.

"That will have to happen next year. With this year's snowstorm, no one dares to travel through this savage mountain forest."

"Next year is fine too. My brother can definitely afford to wait. It's so cold in the north this winter. My father and the others will definitely not launch an attack."

Roland's back was handsome, but Ryan didn't know if he could see him again.

"You can be considered a friend after you have been with me for so long. I hope you can survive."

Ryan was pessimistic in his heart. Roland's departure could only lead to uncertainty of life and death.

Why?

The Beifeng Province produced a Marquis of the North Wind who received divine favor, and then immediately discovered that the grand duke of the kingdom began to contact the empire. The important thing is that it was a subjugated country so far away from the Holy Mountain of the Holy See.

The emperor is far away, and it is difficult for the Vatican not to make blind guesses about what you are thinking.