Pioneer Lord: A Leisurely Imperial Life

Chapter 29 Tradition and Prospect

Inside the large tent.

The flickering lamplight reflected on Richard's slightly troubled face.

His fingers tapped the table irregularly, revealing his turbulent emotions.

The desk was just made by Owen today, and it still has a faint pine scent. Unfortunately, it hasn't been exposed to the sun or been varnished and waxed, so it feels a bit sticky and watery to the touch.

In order not to affect its use, a layer of cowhide was laid on top, and then a tarpaulin was placed over it.

Although it is covered up, the truth will still be exposed once it is uncovered.

Richard shook his head.

Ultimately, he abandoned his plan to inform Earl Runwolf that he had become a "Life Magician".

The main problem is that some of the system's functions are too bizarre, and even Karl occasionally pops up to make his presence known, posing a few questions that are difficult to answer.

He didn't think he could hide certain details from the shrewd Earl of the Wolf.

Let's ask my second sister for help.

Thinking of this.

He began to write a letter.

First, I expressed my longing for my second sister, then I told her that the land reclamation was going smoothly and asked her not to worry.

Let's get to the point.

The first thing to do was to ask her to help hire a mercenary group and then escort Karl and the other guards' families to Chiffon Territory.

Their families are mostly settled in Benlang Territory, so it's easy to notify them.

The mercenary group needs to be carefully selected. It must have a good reputation and be relatively strong. It cannot be a newly formed rookie group. He does not want any accidents to happen to these family members.

They are all future citizens of Chiffon City, so we need to show them our sincerity. We shouldn't let small things cause unpleasantness, otherwise it will make everyone look bad.

From sending out the letter to getting the families settled in, and finally the mercenary group bringing the people over, it would take at least a month, enough time to build a house and settle them in.

The second thing was to tell her that he had been very lucky and had caught a large number of silver starfish in a river within his territory, and ask her if she could help sell them.

She opened a dessert shop in Frostfoil Territory, and her customers were either nobles or relatively wealthy free citizens or adventurers.

If you ask her to sell your products on your behalf, your business will definitely be good.

Despite the seemingly cold and impersonal traditions of the Benlang family, the siblings actually have a very good relationship.

After all, they grew up together and both knew that he couldn't inherit the title, so how bad could their relationship be?

Since he is the "temporary" youngest child, he naturally receives more affection.

He chose to become a pioneer lord, and Earl of the Wolf only provided him with ten guards, a little over a hundred serfs, and a few cartloads of supplies.

But this is tradition; our ancestors built their fortune in the North using this team, and they didn't have a single extra penny.

Fortunately, his older brothers and sisters secretly provided some help, otherwise his situation would be even worse.

The elder brother gave him five gold coins and a magical protective gear, a fox fur robe.

My second sister gave me a fine steel longsword specially made for the dwarves.

My third brother opened a blacksmith shop in the capital. I heard that he now enjoys fishing, so he forged several exquisite fishing rods overnight and delivered them to him.

Fourth Sister is a resident scholar at the Universal Library of the Demon Spirit Empire, and probably only just found out that he has become a pioneer lord.

However, Richard knew that she must have prepared a gift for him as well, but it was still on its way and he didn't know when it would arrive at Chiffon Territory.

The only thing that needs to be handled officially.

Only the father, Earl of the Wolf.

Richard was just considering whether to use Silver Star crops to exchange for some standard-issue magic potions and other military supplies from the Wolf Territory.

Thinking about it now, I'd better forget about it.

Even if we have to change it.

We should wait until chiffon cakes become more established before making any further moves.

If you have the money, it's not impossible to buy some things in Frost City.

...

After finishing the letter, I sprayed some of my second sister's favorite marigold perfume on it and folded it into an envelope.

Remove the lampshade from the pine oil lamp, boil a spoonful of sealing wax until it is liquid, and drip it onto the seal of the envelope.

After it has cooled and solidified slightly, press it onto the chiffon cake mold, and then gently tap the top of the mold with a delicate little hammer.

After loosening it, gently blow-dry it; the circular storm pattern will be clearly visible.

When Fenens passes through Frostfowl Territory, he can simply hand it over.

After writing the letter home.

Richard pulled out a new sheet of paper, dipped his quill in ink, and prepared to write a shopping list.

Chiffon Wasteland is too remote and the land is so barren that the only possibility for caravans to come here is to get lost.

Although there are now two extraordinary guards.

But the quantity is still too small.

If they are assigned to caravan missions, the security of the territory will be greatly compromised.

Therefore, Finnster's appearance was like sending charcoal in snowy weather, and Richard did not want to miss this opportunity.

A newly developed territory requires many things, and the five gold coins given by the elder brother are for him to use to buy other supplies along the way.

However, the various functions of the system require a lot of money, so he kept them all.

They simply sold two thousand kilograms of rye before setting off, exchanging it for a bunch of random things like nails, hemp ropes, wooden buckets, and tung lacquer.

The territory is now producing goods.

This allows them to purchase large items that were previously difficult to transport, or less important supplies.

This portion consisted mainly of items such as bedding, clothing, and toiletries, which were used by serfs to exchange for work points.

He also needs some luxury goods to meet his daily needs.

After the serfs have exchanged all the daily necessities they need, housing will be opened up for exchange, and finally, they will be granted the status of free citizens.

At that time.

Once they are promoted to free citizens, they will have no more worries.

This period was also enough for them to witness their methods and the future development of Chiffon Territory.

Those who are willing to stay at that time will basically be the ones who are useful.

And then.

Purchase a new batch of serfs and invest them in construction. Once this model is in place, Chiffon Territory will be completely transformed in a year.

He will also have a loyal and reliable team.

of course.

Whether things go according to plan depends on whether any unexpected problems arise.

...

Just as Richard was about to pick up his pen, he caught a glimpse of Celia out of the corner of his eye. She was standing quietly by the wall, her hands clasped together, looking sweet and adorable.

Richard laughed:

"Celia, would you like to learn to write?"

As a personal maid, I will definitely need to help convey some instructions in the future.

If it involves paper documents, it can be quite troublesome if you can't understand what's written on them.

Furthermore.

Were all the servants of nobles illiterate?

The other nobles will laugh at us!

Upon hearing the lord's question, Celia's eyes lit up, and she nodded vigorously without even thinking.

"Yes, sir, I wish to learn!"

Richard smiled.

"Then come here. I'll teach you slowly every night from now on. Once you've learned it, you can teach Lina and the others."

Seeing the girl step forward.

He moved the chair back a little, patted his knees, winked, and smiled:

"Come..."

"Sit here, it'll be easier for me to teach you."

Celia's pretty face instantly flushed red. She had fallen asleep in the tent last night and had naturally heard the noises coming from inside.

And now...

"master..."

"I..."

The girl blushed and hesitated for a long time before she could utter a complete sentence.

Richard chuckled.

"If you don't want to, I won't force you. Go get a chair and sit across from me."

Celia understood the hint and knew what the consequences of each of the two choices would be.

My heart is pounding.

However, without hesitation, he sat directly on Richard's lap.

Embarrassed, she turned her head away, unable to meet his gaze. Her fair neck was covered in a pinkish tinge, her chest heaving, and her breathing rapid and disordered.

Richard laughed heartily.

Let her hold the quill pen and begin teaching.

next moment.

His palm appeared where it shouldn't have.

"Master...hand..."

"Hehe, the vocabulary for 'hand' is very simple, just five words. I'll write them down for you."

"Hmm~"

...

—Suddenly.

"Master, something terrible has happened!"

Outside the tent, Betty's shouts broke the enchanting atmosphere.