Schafflund's silver mine came from the rich silver reserves under Mount Grahar. This mine extended from the Kalanga Mountains to Tónigel. It was only a small part of the Black Forest, but it was enough to benefit Erouine greatly.
In fact, the real silver mine was in Tobadlan Castle, east of Mount Grahar, on the southern shore of Green Lake. As for Schafflund's silver mine, it was only at the end of this vein.
Tónigel's backwater was not just for show.
"Amandina, tell me about Schafflund's situation." Brando asked.
Amandina's eyes lit up. [My lord wants to make a move on the silver mine?] She immediately replied: "My lord, Schafflund has always been one of the most important sources of income in Tónigel. During the Year of the Cave Beasts, the previous lord built a fort here to mine and transport silver. But after that, the town of Schafflund slowly became what it is today."
"The Year of the Cave Beasts?" Brando calculated in his mind: "That was almost thirty years ago?"
Amandina nodded: "Currently, the highest authority in this town is an adjutant and a clerk. But I found out that these two people do not report to Graudin. They are directly appointed by Count Randner. Therefore, although this silver mine produces nearly 15 tons of silver every year, our Lord Baron doesn't really get much of it. "
[Graudin is a really useless lord.] Brando could not help but sympathize with the pitiful creature. "So you're asking me to touch Count Randner's cheese, Amandina?" He smiled faintly.
Amandina smiled back: "Didn't you already touch it, my lord?"
Brando turned his head and saw Jutta looking at him. He noticed that even though she still maintained a reserved expression, there was a hint of anxiety in her green eyes.
Seeing that Raban and Cornelius had been appointed, Jutta did not want her people to be betrayed in the end. Even though the young lord seemed amiable, she had dealt with many nobles, both big and small. In her heart, she maintained the necessary disdain and suspicion for these fellows. Even if it was just a little, she knew how despicable these people could be when they turned hostile.
Jutta pleaded with a hoarse voice: "My lord, please let me take over Schafflund! I know the situation there. There are only a hundred soldiers stationed in the mine. "She pressed her hand against her chest:" My men and I have more than enough to take over this place. "
But Brando said: "But Schafflund is too close to Palas. I'm afraid that our other knight is eyeing it. Even if we attack it, we will not be able to control it in a short amount of time.."
Amandina was speechless.
"Can't we think of a way? Even the Subterrane Dwellers can't use it? "Amandina asked:" Or do you not trust them? "
[It's not that I don't trust them.] Brando thought. He had sworn an oath to Tagiv, and the Subterrane Dwellers would not dare to go against it.
But the purpose of taking over Schafflund was to open up the mine. If Palas harassed them from time to time, no one would be able to stand it.
"How big is the shortage of food?" He asked.
"We are short of 17,000 bushels." Amandina replied.
Most of the units in The Amber Sword used the English system, and this world also used it. This made Brando feel extremely uncomfortable. But in terms of grain, a bushel was about 27 kilograms. He roughly calculated and found that the shortage was close to 500,000 kilograms. This was not a small number.
"Including our men, how long can the territory last with the amount of food in Abies?"
Amandina frowned slightly: "My lord, if we calculate based on the data, it can last for two months. But considering that there are still some food in the territory that has not been counted, it will take no more than three months. "
"So there is a shortage of close to two months?"
Amandina nodded.
Brando thought for a moment: "That's fine. First, recruit soldiers from the citizens as usual. Also, if Bosley wants land, people, and money, give them to him. The same goes for Jutta and Raban. But the Magicite Workshop will have to be delayed. "
Amandina nodded again. She was just bringing it up. After all, Tónigel did not produce Amber Ores.
"The Roman's plan will also have to be delayed." Brando said again.
The Roman's voice came from the back of the hall. "Of course, Brando. There is no point in doing that now." Amandina did not sound dispirited.
"Also, we have to at least ensure that the next battle can be fought. As for the budget, you can decide for yourself. Of course, you know that the only requirement is that we don't get chased into the Dark Forest in the end. "
The girls present couldn't help but smile when they heard his words.
Amandina rubbed her forehead. In truth, she really wanted to be chased into the Dark Forest. Of course, it was only a thought. "My lord, do you have any ideas?" Amandina raised her head. She was keenly aware of Brando's intentions.
"Of course it's still the silver mine." Brando smiled: "With such a large piece of cheese in front of us, there is no reason for us not to touch it, is there?"
"But —?"
Metisha seemed to have thought of something: "Are you saying that we should change the method, my lord?" The Silver Fairy Princess raised her head. Her silver eyes flashed with a hint of understanding, and her eyebrows raised slightly.
Brando looked at her with praise: "Yes, you and Scarlet will make a trip with me. We will meet with Count Randner's subordinates." He turned to Jutta and said: "Miss Jutta, you should come as well."
Jutta was startled, but she immediately reacted: "Do we need to bring people?"
"Of course, but we don't need too many." Brando thought for a moment: "Twenty to thirty people should be enough."
Amandina nodded silently, but then she felt a little strange. Brendel was clearly much younger than her, but his words made her feel as if she was a head shorter than him. It was not just because of their status, but also because he had a special aura that allowed him to maintain a natural advantage in front of anyone.
She was a little uncertain, but she subconsciously thought that this young man would be the same even if he met the king. Even though this thought was a little ridiculous, Jutta subconsciously told herself that it was right.
But that was not important. Brando's appointment allowed her to breathe a sigh of relief. She immediately took action. She bid farewell to Brando and went to gather her men.
Amandina watched as the woman left. "Do I have to go with you?" Amandina turned her head and asked. She was obviously a little unwilling. After all, it was not easy for her to settle down, and she was not a person who liked to run around.
"You can stay." Brando saw her reluctance and replied: "Help me organize a plan while you're at it."
"What plan?"
"The plan to rebuild Abies."
"Ah?" Amandina's eyes widened.
Brando knew that she would be surprised, but this was one of his original plans. In his plan, he would not allow the tragedy of history to repeat itself. But if Princess Gryphine did not marry Duke Arreck, then the Royal Faction's army would face defeat in the rewritten history. At that time, the Northern Dukes and the Princes' army would be swept away.
Brando hoped that at that time, the newly built city of Abies would be able to become the final fortress that could stop this terrifying army. It would protect Erouine's remaining territory south of Abies' territory, especially Valhalla, which was his hope of turning the situation around in the future.
Other than this reason, Abies' location was also very good. It was close to the sea to the west, and connected to the Schafflund Silver Mine to the east. In the future, it would also become the center of Tónigel and Valhalla. The importance of the location was self-evident.
But because of the existence of Valhalla, Abies was not the ideal location for the capital. In Brando's plan, Erouine's future capital would definitely be Valhalla. But this place was more than enough to be the last solid barrier for Valhalla to connect to the outside world.
In Brando's mind, Abies had to be built into a fortress, but it was not possible here. He had to choose another location.
He had already ordered Tagiv and the Subterrane Dwellers to head north to find a suitable location to build a fortress. The ideal location not only had to be large enough to accommodate the future fortress, but it also had to be easy to defend and difficult to attack.
North of the Gus River was a large area of hills, and Brando thought that it would not be a problem for the Subterrane Dwellers to find a suitable location. These Subterrane Dwellers were not good at sieges, but that did not stop them from becoming the best builders in Jorgendy Ridge.
He looked at Amandina's puzzled eyes and replied: "Don't be so surprised. This matter will not be done overnight. We have one to two years, and this is just a long term plan. "
Building a fortress in one or two years sounded inconceivable in the real world. But it was not impossible in Wohnde. With the help of magic, some things were easier than expected.
Of course, building a complete city in one or two years was difficult, but it was more than enough if it was just a prototype.
"What do I need to do?" Amandina took a deep breath when she heard the news. Building a fortress was not a small matter. There were too many things involved, and this was the first time she doubted whether she could do it well.
"It's fine. You can observe Abies for a while, and think back to everything you saw in Braggs. Look at how our predecessors did it, and then think about what we need. "
Brando emphasized that the new Abies would be a fortress, and he continued: "Also, The Shire should be able to help you. Even though he's a wizard, most wizards come from books, and simple engineering knowledge should not be a problem for him."
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