Chapter 207: The Expansion of Changxiang City

Simon returned to the Lord's Hall and opened the parchment letter. There was nothing special on it.

It was just a notification letter, so he lost interest and threw it on the bookshelf for storage.

"Mailan, go and notify the kitchen to immediately prepare yellow bread for two thousand soldiers for three days.

In addition, let Mad prepare a month's worth of food and grass, which must be completed today.

The deadline for this meeting is tight, and we have to set off tomorrow." Simon ordered.

"Yes! Sir! I will notify them right away!" Mailan responded and left immediately.

Simon went to visit Winnies and other family members, and also visited his mother Bara, explaining that he was about to travel far to attend the meeting.

In the evening, he returned to the Lord's Hall.

At this time, Mad came to see him and said, "Baron, all the food and grass have been prepared. We can set off at any time tomorrow."

"Okay! After I leave, you should keep an eye on the affairs in the territory, especially the copper mine, which is the top priority.

Add more mining manpower, do not withhold food, and transfer all the dog-headed slaves to the mining area.

In addition, train new smelters to increase the output of bronze armor and arrows." Simon ordered again.

"Yes! Sir! Don't worry, I will do these things well." Mad replied solemnly.

"Go, call Mai Lan in." Simon nodded and said.

"Yes!" Mad immediately left the lord's hall.

Mailan, who was guarding the gate, stepped in and saluted respectfully, saying, "Sir! What can I do for you?"

"This time when you go to Changxiang Territory, take all the guards with you.

In addition, draw a thousand people from the East Guard Army and let Shelt and Knight Phyllis accompany you." Simon arranged.

"Yes! Sir! I will go and notify the mobilization right away." Mai Lan responded, and then took the flag Simon gave him and went to work.

Nothing happened overnight.

At dawn the next day, the soldiers got up one after another, put on their armor and weapons, and gathered on the training ground after breakfast.

The East Guard stationed in the mine was also transferred to a thousand ordinary shield spearmen, and they had also assembled at this time.

Simon rode the red flame horse and brought the griffin with him.

And a carriage was specially arranged for the griffin, pulled by two horses, with a widened carriage board and thatched mats.

When it gets tired, it can go up and rest.

Simon is not so good to himself...

The team set off just at dawn.

Now there are hundreds of various boats on the Qingshui River, and the army crosses the river much faster.

When it is completely bright, the soldiers and various baggage arrive at the pile of stones.

Simon had been to Changxiang Territory once before, and now he was familiar with the route. Following the traces of the caravan, he headed east.

Seven or eight days passed in a flash, and they came to the hilly area where the goatmen lived again.

Now that he had a strong army, he naturally no longer worried about the attacks of the goatmen.

And these days, Simon rode a griffin every day to drive around and scout nearby, and he had seen the situation here clearly.

Now the goatmen are still entrenched in the hills in the north, because the terrain is really favorable to them, and the Protector Corps has not been able to wipe them out.

Now the Corps has a military camp at the entrance of the valley, which can accommodate about thousands of soldiers.

Moreover, they set up checkpoints to charge fees, and all passing caravans have to pay a toll.

As a baron noble who was summoned to Changxiang Territory to attend a meeting, Simon was naturally exempted and passed safely.

In this way, he arrived in Changxiang City one day ahead of schedule with smooth sailing.

Simon truly felt the changes brought about by the increase in strength, and even vampires did not dare to harass them at night.

The caravans he met on the road, regardless of their background, were all polite and respectful to him.

The team of more than 2,000 people stretched for hundreds of meters.

"Baron, the wall of Changxiang City has been raised by several meters." Mai Lan looked at the scene in the distance and smiled.

"Yes, I think it has been expanded.

Prince Feddi owns a silver mine and has good financial resources." Simon also smiled, but there was not much envy in his eyes.

"Let's go, Shelt will lead the troops to camp outside the city by the river, you and Phyllis will follow me into the city.

Bring a hundred elite guards, and the griffins will also stay outside the city. Please keep an eye on them and arrange them in the center of the military camp." Simon ordered.

"Yes! Sir! Please rest assured, there will be no mistakes." Shelt, who was not far away, immediately promised after hearing this.

"Without my order, the army is not allowed to be mobilized in any way, and you are not allowed to leave the military camp when I am not there, understand?"

Simon reminded again.

"Yes! I will obey your order!" Shelt replied solemnly.

Simon nodded and led his men to Changxiang City.

Not long after, they arrived at the foot of the city.

"But is it Baron Simon Hollen of Yongyi Territory?"

The city gate was open, but there were many soldiers guarding the city. An officer-like man looked at the emblem on their flag and asked.

"Yes, this is Baron Simon Hollen!" Mai Lan responded immediately.

"Baron, please come this way! Follow this road to reach the area of ​​the Lord's Inn."

The man said respectfully, and many soldiers also cast their eyes over, with curiosity and envy in their expressions.

It was as if Simon was a famous figure.

Simon smiled slightly, nodded kindly at him, and took his men along the way.

Not long after, they arrived at a wide street with stone courtyards on both sides, and many servants coming and going.

"Baron, would you like to stay? One golden eagle per night, we will provide food and guarantee your satisfaction.

This is Prince Fedi's property, you can rest assured about the safety...

And there are several large bunk beds in each separate hotel courtyard, which can accommodate hundreds of people.

Oh, by the way, we don't care about the meals of your followers, if we do, you have to pay extra."

A middle-aged man who looked like a steward, with several guards, came not far from Simon and said respectfully.

Simon smiled and said calmly: "Stay for two nights, we won't bother you with our meals."

Hearing this, Mai Lan immediately took out a few golden eagles from his waist bag and handed them over.

"Yes! Baron, please! We also have the top-quality Yingtiao female slaves bought from Slave Bay. If you are interested..."

The steward took the coins with a smile on his face and continued to introduce and promote.

"No need, you can go down." Simon waved his hand.

"Yes!" Hearing this, the steward bowed respectfully and left. There was no dissatisfaction on his face. He was obviously a specially trained waiter.

Such high-end service personnel only serve nobles.

It is said that there is such an academy in Eagle City, which specializes in training people like butlers. The admission threshold is not low.

At least they must be businessmen with some achievements. Most of them are second sons or illegitimate children of small and medium nobles.

"Go in and search." Simon looked at the courtyard of the Lord's Hotel beside him and ordered.

"Yes!" Mai Lan and others responded and left.