Chapter 114 Kayo Dalton

Chapter 114 Kayo-Dalton

Winter has gone and spring has come, and the earth is full of vitality again. The scars left by the war have faded from the counties of Wright and Whiteton.

The joy of a good harvest can warm people's hearts the most. The spring grain has been stored, and the days of shortage have come to an end. The mountain territory is also immersed in joy.

Master Hudson, who was in a good mood, even generously invited the people to taste white bread. He raised the conscience of the lords to a new height again.

Even the poor slaves finally enjoyed a lunch without eating dirt on this day.

It was all the bad start of a group of northern nobles. Master Hudson never added dirt to bread.

Since the rumor that orcs can eat dirt was learned, 10% of salt soil was added to the low-quality bread provided to these guys.

The effect is very good. The territory's expenditure on salt alone has dropped by one third. The expenditure on rations has also been reduced a lot.

By the way, it also shocked people's hearts and greatly improved the progress of land reclamation. Especially the few guards who were at the bottom of the progress, all of them were working hard, fearing that they would have to eat dirt to live after being at the bottom for a long time.

After all, Master Hudson was still kind and did not let everyone eat dirt directly.

However, the "guards" at the bottom of the land reclamation did have a hard life. Replacing the guard chief was a basic operation. The rations could only take the lowest share among the people, and various benefits had to be delayed.

Also affected were the work groups with the slowest progress in the mining area. The last elimination system was obviously played by Master Hudson.

After all, he became the person he hated the most.

After all the tossing, the effect was also significant.

The production capacity of the mining area continued to rise, and the monthly output value on the books directly exceeded the 15,000 gold coins mark.

According to this output value, it is still a long way to pay off the debt.

It was all caused by opening up new markets. Master Hudson, who was addicted to collecting advance payments, could not stop at all.

As the price of expanding production, the net profit of the product plummeted. It was mainly the middleman channel that took away part of the profit.

Everything is worth it. The result of the concession directly led to the Mountain Territory becoming the largest iron products trading center in the southeast province.

The endless flow of carriages every day looks prosperous. The booming business has greatly enhanced the confidence of the creditors.

In order to provide better services to business travelers, Lord Hudson even stopped the construction team of the Lord's Mansion and built hotels and taverns as quickly as possible...

Looking at the rising transaction volume, Hudson was not happy.

Compensating for price with quantity has never been a good business model.

Compared with the excess profits brought by the production of weapons and equipment, the production of these ordinary daily necessities is completely incomparable.

Even with the addition of supporting service industries, the net income of the territory has dropped by 20% compared with the peak period.

Fortunately, it is not a listed company and does not need to release financial reports to the outside world, otherwise the stock price will fall continuously.

Prosperity can cover up all crises, and the scene of heavy traffic has successfully created a persona of not lacking money for Hudson.

As for the debts owed, as long as they do not need to be paid in real money, they can all be ignored.

Even if someone comes to collect the debt, it is also evidence of the booming business. As long as the mine is not hollowed out, the show can go on.

The crazy money-making is finally reflected in the construction of the territory.

The slag road under construction has been completed for 7 miles and is still expanding at a rate of 3 miles per month.

There is no mechanical equipment, it is purely completed by hand. The terrain gives face to this speed.

In addition to the repair and widening of the original road, the avenue that can currently accommodate two carriages has exceeded 18 miles in total mileage.

There are even more forked paths. It is not included in the statistics just because it does not meet the high requirements of Master Hudson.

The results of land reclamation are also far beyond expectations.

The result of internal circulation is significant. The original plan of 20,000 acres has directly increased to 33,000 acres.

The data directly made Master Hudson abandon his uneasiness of conscience. Facts have proved that dawdling is indeed unacceptable.

Of course, the increase in labor in the later period is also one of the reasons for exceeding expectations.

The only thing that has not seen results is the swamp. After all, the development time is too short, and only a few hundred acres of land have been successfully isolated.

In this regard, Hudson is the least anxious. Those rows of ditches will not deceive people. Once connected, they will form a water network.

The raised land in the middle is just right for growing rice. Hudson even asked someone to buy the seeds back.

Although the Alpha Kingdom does not have the habit of eating rice, this does not affect Hudson's decision at all.

If you can't sell it, you can eat it at home, just as a way to improve everyone's living habits. Anyway, judging from the situation in the mountainous territory, there will be no food to sell for a long time in the future.

Behind the remarkable results, there must be a dark scene.

The serfs are okay. Although there are some losses, the population has increased slightly, including those in the pregnant women's stomachs.

The loss of slaves is a bit large. It may be that they have no experience in managing slaves for the first time. More than 500 people were lost in less than two months.

Half of them were swallowed up by the swamp.

Most of them died stupidly. They were careless and sneaky when working, and did not take safety production seriously at all.

The supervisors were also very helpless about this situation.

They reminded the workers “again and again”, but they couldn’t speak the same language, so it was like playing the piano to cows, pigs, mice, etc.

Perhaps because they did not inherit the intelligence of their second brother, the casualty rate of Pigs directly topped the list.

If they want to make up for the losses, they only need to lock up male and female Pigs together and let them mate freely, and they can add a new litter in a few months.

There is no doubt that as an orthodox noble, Hudson will definitely not do such a thing to expand the orc population.

A race that is not good at anything and ranks first in eating is obviously not the labor force that Master Hudson needs.

Survival of the fittest is the law of nature.

There are a lot of these slave races in the Orc Empire, and it is far from the point where endangered species need to be protected.

The Mountain Territory is booming, and other nobles are not idle.

Baron Kately, who has been cheated by Hudson many times, finally got some light this time.

Benefiting from the increase in business travel to and from the Mountain Territory, the casinos and entertainment venues in the Maple Leaf Territory have also been boosted.

Although it is not hot, it has finally achieved profitability.

Especially the hot performances of foreign beauties, which can attract a lot of eyeballs every time.

Unfortunately, Baron Kately has a rule that these women usually only receive nobles overnight and do not accept business from merchants.

Only the monthly auction, where the highest bidder wins, can be an exception.

A typical self-raising price, but everyone is still very fond of this.

Originally, Baron Kately could have earned more, but unfortunately Baron Sis followed suit in Dadier City and snatched away a large number of noble customers.

Without waiting for Hudson to do anything, the conflict of interests made the relationship between the two worse.

This kind of money is destined to not last long. If nothing unexpected happens, many northern nobles will follow up.

Even some guys who are jealous and do not have the conditions to follow the trend will directly sell foreign beauties.

There are more than just these two northern nobles who have developed well. Each place has its own characteristics.

Some smart nobles have already sold some special products of the North in the local area. The business is not very good, but there is money to be made after all.

Why fight and kill when you can make money by doing business?

The days of establishing prestige are over, and what is needed now is integration. Smart people have adjusted their mentality early.

If this peaceful life lasts for a hundred or eighty years, it is estimated that the label of "Northern nobles" will gradually fade from people's sight, leaving only a folk story.

Unfortunately, reality is cruel. Hudson received an unexpected letter just after arranging the spring plowing.

Miss Melissa, who was studying in the capital, suddenly wrote to tell him that Kayo Dalton graduated early.

This familiar yet unfamiliar name quickly awakened Hudson's memory.

The lord of Fallen Leaf Town in Wyden County, who has not yet taken office, happened to be called this name.

If it was just this identity, it would not be enough to move Hudson. He had long since ignored a mere baron.

But the problem is this guy's surname - Dalton.

Hudson used his own connections to inquire about it. This guy is the nephew of the current head of the family, Earl Pierce, and he is also the only nephew.

If he had not been from a powerful background, he would not have been listed in the Kingdom Mage Corps, and after a few contributions, he would have gotten a rich fiefdom.

Reincarnation is a technical job that cannot be envied.

Although he is not here, the development of Luoye Town is not slow at all.

Even if there is only one steward in charge of the territory, relying on the name of the Dalton family, it is still smooth sailing.

With a strong background and developing within his own sphere of influence, as long as Baron Kayo is not an idiot, there is basically no suspense about the position of the county governor of Whiteton County.

The nobles of Whiteton County are far less active than those of Wright County, and it is estimated that this is also the reason.

Knowing that they cannot compete, naturally no one will easily stand out and cause hostility from the future county governor.

Unlike Wright County, from the initial competition among many heroes, it has developed to the present time with two heroes.

Until the final result comes out, no one dares to assert who will laugh last, Hudson or Sis.

From Hudson's perspective, he naturally hopes that this guy will spend a few more years in the capital.

Without Baron Kayo, Hudson is the most dazzling child among the local nobles.

The first few active representatives had already been taught a lesson by the northern nobles in the previous struggle.

Losers have no right to speak.

Hudson, the only one who has repeatedly opposed the northern nobles and has not been beaten by society, has naturally become a spiritual leader.

This identity has no substantial power, but it has a great influence among the local nobles.

The smooth development of the mountain territory is also closely related to this invisible influence.

In addition to the military strength and financial resources of the mountain territory, even if it goes outside, it can be looked up to.

Unfortunately, all of this combined is not as good as the surname "Dalton".

It cannot be said that all the local nobles will be pulled over, but it is inevitable that Hudson's right to speak among the local nobles will be diverted.

Knowing that soft power will be weakened, Hudson can't do anything about the initiator.

Hudson immediately responded by writing a reply letter as quickly as possible, arranging a gift and asking someone to take it over as a token of gratitude.

Although the members of the Koslo family are widely distributed, most of them are concentrated in the lower class of the aristocratic group, and their penetration into the middle and upper classes is too weak.

Logically speaking, with Kayo's identity, he should be noticed by the family.

But about such important news as early graduation, it was Miss Melissa who first informed Hudson.

Are the family members in the imperial capital deliberately slacking off, or are they really powerless? Hudson prefers to believe it's the latter.

Stalking at the Magic Academy is obviously not something ordinary people can do. With the size of the Koslow family, it would be simply boring to get close to them.

If someone catches him, he will be a magic test subject +1.

Seemingly gentle and gentle mage masters, they are never merciless when it comes to tormenting people. Running up to people and wandering around furtively is just a sign of boredom.

Letters one after another kept flying out from the mountain leaders, as if parchment was free of charge.

As the letter spread, a bloody storm that was about to unfold around Wyton and Wright counties began to brew secretly.

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In the royal capital, Baron Cayo, who had completed his graduation ceremony, was looking at the campus with nostalgia for the last time.

"Master, it's time to hit the road."

The butler's words pulled Kayo out of his memories.

"Well, let's go!"

After saying that, Baron Cayo turned around and left.

Rather than inheriting the territory, he would rather become a great magician and explore the true meaning of life in order to one day become a saint.

It's a pity that magician is a profession that requires talent. The magic academy gathers magic elites from the entire kingdom, but in the end, only a few are qualified to delve into it in depth.

He is almost thirty years old and has not yet been able to become a high-level mage. Kayo's path as a magician has basically been declared dead.

Children of nobles can have ideals, but they are never allowed to deviate from reality.

After encountering a bottleneck and being unable to break through, Cayo had to change his path.

A magician is much more expensive than a knight's gold, but just being an intermediate magician is still dispensable to the Dalton family.

Unless he can become a mage, Kayo won't have much say.

Including the current title, there are many interested children in the family. If his uncle were not the head of the family, such a good job would never happen to him.

From the moment he entered the carriage, Cayo kept looking through the information. It not only contained the development of Luoye Town, but also clearly recorded everything that happened in Wyton and Wright counties.

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The background of the big nobles is not comparable to that of the small nobles. Not long after Baron Cayo's motorcade left the royal capital, Sis received the exact news, and even the route they took was marked.

"Based on the data, this Baron Cayo is a magic madman. I really don't know what the Dalton family thinks about letting such a person be the Lord of the Fallen Leaf.

I think our Baron Hudson will have something in common with him, after all, they are both magicians! "

Sith said contemptuously.

It's not that he looks down on people on purpose. In fact, they are all magicians, and they are also divided into three, six or nine levels.

Wild mages like Hudson, who rely on luck, have always been the most despised.

Others have worked hard for decades, but in the end they become magicians with the guy who took advantage of the talent of World of Warcraft. Normal people will feel unbalanced.

Especially for a lucky guy like Hudson, who got the talent of the Earth Bear, it would be even more hateful.

With equal cultivation levels, there is a high probability that an orthodox mage who practices hard will not be able to defeat a wild mage who comes out of nowhere. Who wouldn't have a broken mentality?

This is especially exciting for students who have been dismissed from the magic academy due to lack of talent.

It just so happens that Cayo and Hudson are still competitors. If there is a little jealousy mixed with the interests, the scene will be even better.

Once the two got into trouble, the local aristocracy was divided. For the nobles of the North, that was a great thing.

"Master, this information may not be true. The Dalton family wants more than just a fallen leaf collar. Their appetite is much greater than that.

Wyton County seemed peaceful, but that was because the main character, Baron Cayo, was not here, and everyone deliberately restrained their thoughts of fighting.

Once this guy's performance falls short of expectations, I'm afraid it won't be so peaceful next time.

The competition is so fierce now that no matter how willful the Dalton family is, it is impossible for a pig to be promoted to the position of county governor. "

Butler Feren's words made the Sith Baron's face darken.

In a time of great strife, all families continue to allocate resources to the best children.

If left in peacetime, an illegitimate child like him would be incompetent. If he really wanted to achieve extraordinary abilities, that would be the way to die.

Now, illegitimate children can all receive part of the resources because of their abilities, which is enough to prove that it is a precursor to the coming storm.

In this context, it is obviously illogical for the Dalton family to invest precious resources on a waste.

“You’re right, you really shouldn’t look down on anyone.

Although on the surface, the Hudson guy will be affected by Cayo's arrival, after all, the two are not in the same county, and the probability of a conflict breaking out in a short time is low.

On the contrary, because of Kayo's arrival, some nobles who were originally suppressed by us will become active again.

It just so happens that Kayo also needs to establish his prestige, so he might point the finger at my descendants from Northern Xinjiang.

The northern nobles in Wyton County were affected, and it was difficult for Dadir City to survive alone. Once the storm escalates, I'm afraid I will have to face it in the end. "

Sith said with a frown.

Facts have once again proved that it is not easy to be the boss. Even though he doesn't have much to do with him, he still has to stand up for his younger brothers.

"Master, this is not a 'maybe', but a 'definite' event.

As a newcomer, Baron Kayo only has the surname Dalton, and it is difficult for him to suppress the mountain baron in terms of prestige.

If we rashly provoke internal disputes, we will not only disappoint the nobles who want revenge, but also push many originally neutral local nobles to the opposite side of him.

Unless Baron Kayo can give up the leadership competition of the local nobles, even if he does not want to turn against us, he will probably be forced to do so."

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