Wesley thought of something and continued speaking, "By the way, Master!"
"After Rose killed Aiden and the seven followers, he found a large amount of money on the carriage."
"Five hundred and twenty Gold Pounds, over a hundred shillings, and thousands of pence."
"These funds have also been handed over to Steward Kuisi."
After finishing,
Wesley's words paused for a few seconds, after a brief recollection and confirmation that nothing was omitted, he then concluded.
"Master, that's about it."
Lynn nodded and said, "You've done well, go and rest now."
Wesley bowed, made a gesture of respect, and retreated, leaving the reception hall.
Recalling all the items Wesley had mentioned, Lynn felt a surge of emotion.
Indeed.
Feeding war with war is indeed an excellent strategy.
Through war, swiftly plundering local wealth to replenish one's resources.
Moreover, frequent wars allow soldiers and commanders to gain more combat experience, enhancing their combat abilities.
However, it is only suitable for chaotic times!
In times of chaos, all lords strive to acquire more resources and occupy more lands.
Even if other lords are overthrown and their territories seized, no one will come to attack.
A multitude of heroes arise!
For him, this is a chaotic era, as well as a golden era!
Rising in chaos is a golden era!
After lunch, Lynn, accompanied by Red, left the castle.
They arrived at the Lord's Square in front of the town.
The two thousand peasants and captives who had had lunch were carelessly lying and sitting on the limestone pavement resting.
Upon seeing Lynn's arrival, the guards began to move, making everyone stand up.
Lynn didn't mind this.
Standing in front of the crowd, Lynn glanced at those skinny faces.
Perhaps due to being well-fed, there was a bright glint in their eyes.
Their gazes towards Lynn were filled with trust and respect.
They were originally the lowest peasants.
Simply a part of a manor lord's property, with no rights whatsoever.
Let alone having full meals, it was a great kindness from the manor lord just to ensure they weren't starved.
But the present Lord not only let them eat to their fill but even provided stewed meat soup!
Naturally, they were grateful to the Lord standing before them.
After scanning them, Lynn said, "From now on, you will become the townsmen of this town!"
"I will assign you to various positions within the territory."
"As long as you work diligently at your posts, you can have such full meals every time!"
"Not only that."
"Every two of you will get a Red Brick House of your own, for your future living."
The townsmen widened their eyes, looking behind.
While they were resting earlier, they already saw teams of people moving back and forth among the Red Brick Houses.
They were still sighing, wishing they owned a Red Brick House.
Unexpectedly, in just a moment, the Lord truly promised them the Red Brick Houses they desired!
Instantly.
Their gaze towards Lynn changed once more.
Compared to Master Lynn, their former master Aiden Morrison was simply a bloodsucking and exploitative beast!
Looking at these newly arrived townsmen, whose eyes were full of admiration.
Lynn began to assign posts to these two thousand people.
First of all.
The most important is the Weng City that Avery is building.
Lynn directly instructed a team of ten guards to lead four hundred townsmen towards the direction of the city walls.
Even if these townsmen don't know how to build, they can still transport materials and use brute strength.
Moreover, as they continue to engage in construction and accumulate construction experience, it won't take long for them to grasp basic construction skills.
That's enough.
Secondly.
Are the Blacksmith Workshop of Ehrelo and the Textile Workshop of Yimini.
He directly dispatched four hundred male townsmen to the Blacksmith Workshop under the guidance of the guards.
The minimum requirement for blacksmith apprentices is at least strength and a healthy body.
As for those with weaker bodies and the female townsmen, Lynn assigned them to the Textile Workshop.
Compared to wielding axes and hammering, the weaving work at the Textile Workshop is naturally more suitable for them.
Then, Lynn allocated fifty each to Beo's Glass Workshop,
and Lex's Brewing Workshop, as well as the Fisheries Workshop and Miscellaneous Workshops.
Even though these workshops only serve as a supplement to the territory's development.
More manpower is still required.
Further, there is Colin's Woodworker Workshop, for which Lynn also allocated a hundred townsmen.
Producing large siege machinery requires ample labor.
Looking at the remaining four hundred townsmen, Lynn assigned them once again.
Two hundred people to the Open-pit Iron Mine forty li away, for iron ore excavation.
With the expansion of the Blacksmith Workshop and the increasing number of blacksmith apprentices, the daily consumption of iron ore will naturally increase.
The efficiency of iron ore production must be accelerated.
Two hundred people to the Open-pit Salt Mine, a hundred for salt mining, and a hundred joining the Salt Factory.
After spring, more traders will arrive on his territory to exchange goods.
The production of fine salt must be increased!
Otherwise, if Alan brings dozens more warhorses again.