Over the next few days, it was time for harvest.
Count Peregrine Falcon did not come to retaliate and reclaim his territory and castle, allowing the Coral Island Orders of Chivalry to completely plunder Falcon City.
"Not a single sprite worm was found, and none of the Knight who paid the ransom was willing to contribute sprite worms … Before the war began, Count Peregrine Falcon and his followers were ready to transfer the important sprite worms and other materials away." Viscount Jonas complained.
Viscount Tricke sighed with emotion, "At least the materials we obtained are far more than in the past."
He recalled the past, "In my memory, following Sir for nearly 20 years, there were only three times when the harvest was greater than this time. The first time was a thousand-mile raid to plunder a large iron mine, which led to the pursuit of the Dragon Knight. The second time was to capture the Sky Knight and get two lesser sprites as ransom. The third time was to plunder a large number of gems. "
"Indeed, this time we not only plundered a lot of materials, but also completed the involvement of the surrounding territories. There will be a lot of meritorious service. Moreover, we can incorporate prisoners, which is of great benefit to the replenishment of our Knight subordinates. "
"Speaking of which, if it were not for the sudden rise of Viscount Liszt, it would not have been easy to achieve such a brilliant victory." Tricke said, "Without Dosen's siege deterrence, forcing the Burning Sword Sage to charge, we would not have had a chance to break through Fragrant Chariot Castle."
"He has not only Dosen, but also eight Blizzard Beasts. No wonder everyone calls him the Son of Glory … This time, his harvest is second only to the Count's. He chose to buy serfs. With his spoils of war, he can probably buy more than 10,000 serfs, and the development of his territory will soon surpass ours."
Tricke suddenly asked, "Jonas, where do you think Viscount Liszt will be in the future?"
Jonas frowned and thought for a moment before shaking his head and replying, "I don't know, but I believe that if Sir Count goes further and becomes the new Marquis of the Grand Duchy, then Viscount Liszt will be worthy of the status of Count in the future."
"I think so as well … Who would've expected that the inconspicuous second son of the Tulip family would become such a dazzling existence? The Knight's glory is all on him."
"Actually, it's not just the Knight Glory's blessing. His strength is also outstanding. I feel that the strength he displayed this time has already surpassed mine. Especially his archery, he can already participate in a battle between Sky Knights. If he cooperates with Dosen, I have no doubt that they can defeat a Sky Knight. "
"Is that so? He's already so powerful? He was a Trainee Knight before he came of age, right? "
"I don't know how he cultivates, but it won't be long before he becomes a Sky Knight." Yunas recalled his interactions with Liszt and made such a prediction.
Tricke was a little skeptical: "I don't feel that his aura is stronger than during the battle of Iron Hoof Island."
"I also noticed this, but his strength has indeed become stronger." Yunas shrugged his shoulders. "As for whether it's true or not, perhaps we'll find out soon enough."
"Maybe."
… …
Others were discussing the strength of Liszt.
In the past year or two, his limelight was so strong that it was unparalleled on Coral Island. The birth of Lesser Elves, the breeding of Intermediate World of Warcraft, the promotion to Viscount, the acquisition of a fief island, and the strength of the Elite Earth Knight, which even surpassed that of the veteran potion school, had changed too much.
On the monotonous Coral Island, no one would refute calling Liszt the Son of Glory.
In the past, Liszt was very opposed to such a high profile.
However, after a conversation with Marquis Merlin, he understood that being low-key was not necessarily the best choice. He was the son of an Earl and had the blood of a Marquis. He was born to be superior. Showing his talent, as long as it was not too shocking, would only bring benefits and no harm.
If he had hidden his strength during the battle of Iron Hoof Island, how could he have been granted the title of Viscount on Black Horse Island?
If this development made him hide his strength, how could he collect military merits, spoils of war, buy a large number of serfs, and rob a large number of craftsmen in Hayami City?
"Sir, after negotiations, we have 'persuaded' 110 craftsmen to take their families to settle on Black Horse Island." Markus said excitedly.
"Very well, after these craftsmen board the ship, be sure to tell the accompanying retainer Knight to take care of them and not let them die needlessly."
"Understood, Sir!"
"By the way, Teacher Markus, what is the result of the serf trade with the mercenary group?"
"We have submitted enough spoils of war, and the mercenary group is driving the serfs to the port to trade with us. The fleet of Red Crab Island has also rented us twenty merchant ships to transport serfs. Together with the merchant ships of Coral Island, we have thirty merchant ships to transport serfs. "
A two-masted merchant ship could carry 300 people while ensuring that the serfs could ride in good health.
Thirty merchant ships would carry 9,000 people.
"Our spoils of war are enough to transport two serfs, right?" Liszt asked again. He was mainly responsible for the war, and Markus had become his right-hand man in the serf trade.
Markus shook his head. "The mercenary group is too ruthless. The spoils of war here are generally one-third to one-fifth cheaper than on Coral Island. After we save the cost of renting merchant ships, we can probably buy 13,000 serfs."
13,000 serfs.
This was far beyond the bottom line of Liszt's mind.
But he was still greedy. "I will find a way to borrow some money and try to fill the merchant ships again!"
"Sir, we have bought so many serfs, I am afraid the food stocks in the territory are not enough." Markus said, "Before you left, you had stored enough food for 10,000 people for the winter. If we transport 18,000 serfs, the food will certainly not be enough."
"Then borrow money, rent the idle merchant ships of other nobles, and transport food back."
The more bold a person was, the more productive he was.
He was no longer satisfied with small businesses, what he wanted was leapfrogging development.
"Renting merchant ships at this time will certainly require a high price. Every great lord comes to the Eagle Kingdom to plunder supplies and transport them back to their territories."
"This is not necessarily true. Not all lords can lead the Orders of chivalry to capture the castle and plunder so many supplies. I remember that during the last Orders of Expansion, the family fleet was not loaded with supplies, and several merchant ships returned empty. "Liszt motioned to Markus to go ahead and rent them.
As long as he was willing to spend money, empty ships could definitely be rented and food could definitely be bought.
Borrowing money once was borrowing money, borrowing money again was still borrowing money. He believed that he could get enough gold coins from Count Leewilliam and Uncle Messillo to buy empty ships and load food.
At the same time, he would also send a letter to Gort, so that Gort would increase his efforts to purchase grain and store more food for the winter.
"But then again, Gort is too slow. The smoke mission has not been completed yet. I don't know if he has not stored enough food … Without the smoke mission, I feel that the rewards of this Orders of Expansion may not be more than the rewards of the battle of Iron Hoof Island."
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