CHAPTER 289: CHAPTER 175: WAR... DRAWS NEAR (10,000 WORDS)

Even in the entire enclosed room...

Ackman’s gaze glanced at Aiden, only to find those two fair bodies still entwined on Aiden’s.

He quickly bowed his head, "Master, do you have any instructions?"

Aiden, eyes closed, enjoying the maid’s massage, slowly opened his eyes.

He placed his right hand on the maid lying on his legs and said, "Chief Attendant, I’ve suffered heavy losses recently!"

"The Storm Mercenary Corps, hired at great expense, chose to ally with a Bandit Corps and plunder my villages together."

"Burning, looting, killing!"

"Women imprisoned as slaves, men conscripted, forced to become bandits!"

"Now it’s winter, so there’s no need for farming, but what about when spring arrives tomorrow? Who will help me farm these nearly ten thousand acres of farmland?"

Ackman remained silent, listening to Aiden’s words with his head down.

Aiden’s questioning voice reached Ackman’s ears.

"Akoman, you are my chief attendant! Not only must you protect my safety, but also the safety of the territory!"

Ackman hesitantly replied, "Master, my name is Ackman..."

Aiden’s face tightened, "That’s not important!"

"Tell me, how can I get rid of that damned Iron Blood Brotherhood Bandit Corps and those renegade Storm Mercenaries!"

Upon hearing this, Ackman’s mind began to turn quickly.

Sitting on the chair, Aiden’s right hand continuously roamed and kneaded the maid’s body.

A moment later.

Ackman hesitantly said, "Master, I’ve thought about it and feel there are two ways to handle this..."

Ackman sneakily looked up at Aiden.

But he found his view blocked by the maid’s fair body, so he quickly bowed his head again.

Aiden’s voice sounded, "Speak."

Ackman said with his head down, "First, the Storm Mercenary Corps was dispatched by the Mercenary Guild in Kakasong City with whom you cooperated."

"You’ve paid fifty percent of the commission, so the Mercenary Guild must take responsibility for you!"

"If they don’t, and you cause a scene, who would dare to cooperate with them in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Aiden immediately frowned, losing interest even in kneading the maid.

"The other one!"

Ackman’s heart grew slightly tense, "The other way is to seek Marquis Duca’s assistance..."

"As long as Marquis Duca’s army presses the border and suppresses these bandits and mercenaries, only then can your territory be truly free of worry!"

Aiden fell into silence.

But from his shifting eyes, it was clear he was contemplating something!

Aiden said nothing, and naturally, Ackman dared not speak either.

Honest and still, he stood with his head bowed.

Until a few minutes later.

Aiden spoke in a deep voice, "Prepare a carriage for me! I want to go to Kakasong City!"

Upon hearing this, Ackman’s heart instantly relaxed, and he quickly bent his waist.

"Yes, Master, I will arrange it right away."

...

Inside the castle.

Lamps along the walls illuminated the spacious hall, clearly revealing the silhouettes of several busy attendants.

They pushed wooden carts, placing trays of food made through cooking in front of Lynn.

Golden roasted pork ribs, fragrant pan-fried river fish, boiled chicken soup turned yellow and white, wheat-baked bread, and a pot of wheat and pork porridge, plus a large jug of beer...

Looking at these foods, Lynn’s eyes showed satisfaction.

After inviting Kuisi to dine together, Lynn showed no restraint, chewing heartily.

As for the ritual of prayer before meals...

What Lynn cared about least was etiquette!

After dinner, Lynn sat on a chair with leather cushions and backrest.

He watched the glowing anthracite burn slowly in the fireplace, without spurting flames.

Even though the castle’s hall was close to three hundred square meters, the use of glazed glass for windows provided good sealing.

Compared to the three-degree temperature outside the castle, the interior was at least ten degrees.

Furthermore, being near the fire, Lynn felt hardly any chill.

Thoughts in Lynn’s mind were continuously turning, planning future territorial development.

First, the papermaking workshop is already constructed and can begin production tomorrow.

The wood for the tools and tree bark for papermaking, cut down over these days, is at least initially sufficient.

Next, a lumber mill should be built in the forest for fixed cutting and sawing, producing the needed lumber boards and bark.

No need for many workers at the lumber mill; thirty people at most will suffice.

As long as no major projects are undertaken, their daily output can support the entire territory’s needs.

In this way, stable production of lumber boards for the territory is ensured, along with sufficient bark materials for the papermaking workshop.

Once the papermaking workshop is completed, workers need to undergo skills training.

Fortunately, he used the Memory Pearl to replicate the knowledge of constructing the papermaking workshop to Colin.

Colin can be responsible for training the papermaking workshop workers.

Next, the current most important project for territorial development.

Construction of the territory’s rail system!

From the town to the Salt Factory, to the open-pit coal mine, to the city walls, and even later to the ranch and Red Brick Factory...

With sufficient labor, the rail can be built, utilizing it for transportation!