Chapter 130 Recruitment

Chapter 131 Recruitment

The day after Feridon sent the ransom, Ronin set out to return to Shanlin Town.

He brought a large group of people with him when he came, but only took McKen with him when he left.

Although it seems that there will be no new conflicts between the Gray Earth Village and the Black Collar Tribe in the near future, if there is a war between Shanlin Town and Sen Territory in the future, it is likely to be in this place.

Therefore, keeping the knights here to live and familiarize themselves with the environment in this area is still very beneficial for future actions.

In the past few days, although Rydar was resting, he just didn't use his sword or fight. He didn't stop some daily affairs.

For example, he discussed the training plan with McKen, screened and eliminated unqualified militiamen, commanded the construction of sentry towers and several scout camps at the border, and formed a knight hunter team to sweep the Gray Earth Village and the surrounding mountains and forests, etc.

Seeing that the defense here was arranged in an orderly manner by Rydar, Ronin was naturally very relieved to hand over the front line of Gray Earth Village to Rydar.

He couldn't help but think of the other party who said he was the commander of the Flame Expedition when he summoned him.

Now it seems that although Rydar's memory is incomplete, his commander's talent has been slowly reflected.

After returning to Shanlin Town, Ronin immediately found the political officer Wilson and asked him to cooperate with McKen to select 64 soldiers to form a complete knight squad.

After handling this matter, he only needed to focus on the construction of iron smelting and kilns, and oh, yes, daily dog ​​training.

Black Tiger grows very fast. It has only been more than ten days, and its body has grown to 30 centimeters. It looks like a puppy.

Perhaps it was because he had been mixed with several dogs caught in the past few days. Ronin slurped a few times, and the little guy ran over like other dogs, with his tail wagging constantly.

Sure enough, the environment is really the best way to change a person, no, a dog.

However, Ronin also knew that raising a black tiger with a dog could only train obedience. After all, the black tiger was a magical beast, and it could not be treated as a dog. Targeted training was still needed.

Now Irene had to prepare lessons every day. In the evening, she would take an hour to teach David, Bella and others to read and write. Ronin needed to undertake some training tasks.

He planned to take the black tiger to Wushan Mountain to hunt some small animals when he was older.

The temperature gradually dropped. After entering December, the daytime temperature was at most a few degrees, and it would drop to zero degrees at night. According to past experience, Shanlin Town would soon usher in a snowfall.

In order to spend the winter safely, the farmers had stopped the work of reclaiming wasteland. Most of the time was spent repairing houses to resist wind and snow, and storing enough firewood and wild vegetables for the winter.

In the past, this time would be a tense season. The people in the territory needed to pay money, food or labor to buy the right to cut trees from the government officials. For them, every tree they obtained had to pay a certain price.

Some people did not have these three things, so they could only pick up some dry branches secretly.

But a few dry branches can't solve the problem, so people have frozen to death every year because of the cold.

But now it's different. Ronin has opened up the policy of cutting down trees.

As long as they are within the range he has specified, the people in the territory don't have to pay any price to cut down trees.

This is a great thing for all the people in the territory.

So, except for staying at home overnight, the families with able-bodied men basically spend the rest of the time in the mountains.

Even if they use stones to chisel one by one, they have to bring back one or two trees before dark.

Although it is hard work, they praise the lord's policy while working.

In fact, this is just a win-win situation.

Ronin used their enthusiasm to increase the speed of clearing obstacles and speed up the road to the outside world and the three villages in the north.

"My lord, according to your request, I have changed the open kiln into a sealed one."

On December 5, the potter Jim brought a happy event. The transformation of the kiln was completed.

Ronin looked up and down and left and right at the two-meter-high kiln room in front of him with his hands behind his back. Although it was only the first version, it was somewhat similar to the appearance in his impression.

Moreover, the independent kiln chamber, air duct, fire channel and other structures he required were all available, but the construction materials were a little poor, and no refractory bricks were made.

"Not bad, now the materials and site are complete, we can try to fire the first kiln."

Recently, the steps of refining mud, repairing blanks, and drying blanks have been completed;

A large number of feldspars needed for making clear glaze have also been excavated. After cleaning and grinding, they have now become powders. They only need to be made into slurry before glazing.

Luo Ning is very much looking forward to it.

However, it is obvious that the results will not be seen today. After glazing, it needs to be dried and prepared for a few days.

The kiln here is ready, and the next key point is the blast furnace for iron smelting.

The construction of the newly built blacksmith shop is also in full swing. Luo Ning has drawn a simple drawing of its internal structure. It is much more targeted to build than the kiln for firing porcelain.

However, compared with the kiln, the blast furnace for iron smelting needs to be combined with a larger blower, and the separation of molten iron and slag at the bottom also needs some design, and the overall complexity is much higher.

Luo Ning took the opportunity to inspect the construction of the new blacksmith shop. He was quite satisfied with the progress. He believed that by the beginning of next spring, there should be a lot of gains.

"My Lord!"

On the way back to the castle, Ronin met Wilson who had rushed back from Qingzhu Village, followed by three newly recruited cavalrymen who were able to ride horses.

"It's Wilson, how is the situation over there?" Ronin asked.

In the second half of November, Wilson took the village chiefs and team leaders of Shanlin Town to Qingzhu, Ziguo and Huitu Village.

In Ronin's words, it is called agricultural technical guidance. Wilson needs to lead people to teach the current planting plan of Shanlin Town to Ceres and others, so that the planting technology of these three villages will gradually approach Shanlin Town.

"This time I went there mainly to check the winter preparations of these three places."

"Your kindness to the people in the territory has given them enough firewood and food, so there should be no problem in wintering."

"I have also conveyed your order to the commander, Knight Horn and Village Chief Ceres. No one in the territory is allowed to freeze to death or starve to death due to the cold."

Ronin nodded. Wilson is indeed becoming more and more like a "master", and his enthusiasm and initiative have been greatly improved.

He was about to praise, but he suddenly felt a chill on the tip of his nose, and found that snowflakes had begun to float in the air.

"It's snowing!"

This was the first winter he had seen since he crossed over.

"Everyone has worked hard, come back to the castle with me."

At the same time, outside the Gray Earth Village.

Rydal brought Baburin, Tom and others to the border to have a year-end contest with Joffrey, the former leader of the Black Collar Tribe.

Originally, Rydal had no interest in this inexplicable battle, but the other party had been mocking, scolding and provoking the sentinels and scouts for several days in a row.

With the mentality of teaching his opponent a lesson, he took action.

Rydal thought that Joffrey's strength was average and he could not last more than a few rounds under him, but he found that the other party's level was not low. He should also be a high-level peak knight, and he was only one step away from entering the bronze level.

However, under Rydal's strong offensive, Joffrey was quickly defeated by the quick sword.

"Tell me, why did you invite me out for so many days in a row?" Rydal pointed his sword at Joffrey lying on the ground.

"Hey, you are really strong!"

Joffrey wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said with a smile: "Baron Leisen asked me to tell you that as long as you are willing to follow him, he will not only not pursue the previous things, but on the contrary, he will give you a manor, servants, beauties, mounts, etc., which are a hundred times better than your current treatment!"

"Oh?"

Rydar was a little surprised. He didn't expect that the person who had been clamoring for so many days to lead him out was actually recruiting him for Baron Leisen.

Joffrey threw away the sword in his hand, sat on the ground, and continued in a low voice:

"Ronin is just a small baron trapped in this mountain. It is difficult for him to get out of here. And I heard that his qualifications are very poor. He can only be a senior knight in his life. You are very strong and talented. Following him will only bury your talent."

"Do you want to be trapped in this forest forever? Don't you want to get rid of your civilian status and become a noble?"

He looked at Rydal seriously, and his eyes revealed a sense of cherishing talent. "Following Ronin will not have a future. At most, he can canonize you as an honorary knight, the lowest noble."

Speaking of this, Joffrey changed his tone, "But Baron Leisen is different. He has the ability to become the new viscount of the north of Wushan Territory and has a bright future!"

"With your strength, if you are willing to follow him, you will definitely become a baron in the future!"

Rydal waved the sword in his hand and slowly put it into the scabbard.

When Joffrey saw this scene, he thought that his words touched the other party, "How is it?"

Rydar smiled, "You only see the trees, but not the forest."

He said, and took two steps forward, approaching the other party.

"If you follow Leisen for glory, for the opportunity to go out, and for a future, I can be a middleman and recommend you to my master."

"Huh???"

Joffrey stared, and it took him a while to realize that the other party was actually trying to recruit him in return.

He was a little happy, "Rydar, what qualifications does Ronin have to compare with Lord Leisen?"

"Lord Leisen is at least a bronze-level knight, with a complete knight team and rich connections, while your master has nothing!"

Rydar shrugged and did not answer the question.

After all, Ronin's true strength is still a secret to outsiders. The extraordinary people in Shanlin Town have been asked not to tell the outside world.

"If you are here to recruit me, you don't have to come here anymore. Of course, if you are here to serve my master, I welcome you anytime."

Rydal looked up at the group of knights behind Joffrey, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.

He then turned around, with his back to Joffrey, and said loudly as he walked: "Think about it carefully, Joffrey. Sometimes the choice is more important than your own strength. Hillwood Town is more suitable for you than Thane County!"

Joffrey frowned tightly, then snorted disdainfully, bent down and picked up the long sword.

He must be crazy to follow a lord with no future.

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