140.Dawn of the Scarlet Keep
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Chef Xiao Wan made a "self-explosion" and accidentally revealed some of his past "connections".
But seeing Lord Cadman being so tolerant and not resisting these channels that were difficult to bring to the table, others understood..
Co-author: Today I am not the only one who can leap over the dragon's gate.
If the operation is done well, maybe even family and friends can get a bowl of public food..
As a result, their speeches became more active and radical.！
Mr. Portman even proposed setting up a slave-catching team. Taking advantage of the fact that the Yankees had just taken over the Cabohoka Great Plains and had no time to manage it, they would cross the border to plunder some people and return to enrich the territory. They could go back and forth for up to ten days. It worked well. Can bring hundreds of people back at once.
There are plenty of good farmers over there, you can use them if you bring them back！
These days, the people can't even talk about being loyal to the country. As long as Murphy can guarantee the rights and future lives of these slaves, they don't mind changing their lords..
To be honest, this suggestion was very implementable and made Murphy's heart beat, but after thinking about it carefully, he still didn't adopt it..
Given the current dire situation in Transia, it is not a good idea to rashly provoke those brutal and bellicose Yankees. Professor Malcolm also strongly opposes this inhumane behavior..
Of course, the shrewd professor also gave a very formal reason：
“The war refugees will arrive soon, everyone.
I have almost completely experienced the Ten Years' War, and I can tell you that in the six provinces surrounding the war zone, the number of people displaced by the war is absolutely astronomical, so we don't have to challenge the Yankees for the benefit of a few hundred people..
What we need to do now is to build a series of basic administrative structures to ensure that we can accommodate the people who will arrive soon..”
Professor Winston Malcolm pushed up his glasses frame and said seriously：
“The southern borders of Cato, East Prussia and Sachs were for hundreds of years the borders of the Confederation of Bosia and are now occupied by the Plantagenet Kingdom.
General Loren's army indeed has strict military discipline, but other border guards have been tortured to the point of going crazy by the war. It is common for them to plunder, humiliate and even massacre the local people. As long as the earl opens his hands to them, there will be many Oppressed civilians are willing to migrate here.
In my opinion, the population problem is not very important. What must be solved now is food and the restoration of order throughout Transia..
Even a nominal recovery is enough to reassure people.！”
Having said this, the professor hesitated, looked at Murphy, and said：
“And, Lord, I think you should think carefully about what happens after the war is over. If neither the Kingdom of Plantagenet nor the Kingdom of Nordtof intend to annex Transia, but regard us as a military buffer zone between the two countries. If so, then I estimate that envoys from both sides will come to visit soon..
Please be sure to be prepared to negotiate with them.
This is really important！
Although it would appear that we have no dignity, the smooth transfer of power in Transia now depends on the attitudes of the two countries..”
“They will agree with my rule! I have no doubt about it.”
Murphy shook his head, looked at everyone, and said：
“Everyone, I have important news to tell you. I have received exact information from my fellow vampires. A once-in-a-hundred-year black disaster, originating from the Dark Mountains, is already brewing..
In six months at the latest, they will wreak havoc on the continent again. Unfortunately, Transia will be tested again..”
“Oh my god！”
Everyone exclaimed.
Even Professor Malcolm stood up in shock.
It is impossible for people living in Transia not to know about the "Black Disaster". After all, they are the first to suffer every time that disaster occurs. It is a disaster that is passed down from generation to generation. The worst thing is that it Not only in legends.
The gnoll bandits that are now everywhere in Transia are the "memorials" left to this land during the last black disaster.”.
When they heard that the black disaster was about to happen, everyone who had been complacent about getting official positions and knighthoods suddenly changed their expressions..
The change of expression that immediately ran away could not be concealed at all..
“Everyone, you are all people with status, please be decent..”
Murphy knocked on the table to silence the conference room..
he said：
“Don’t be too panicked. The Blood Eagle Clan has decided to fulfill our centuries-old responsibilities. We will be active on the front line against the Black Disaster. Before we collapse in the blessed night, you are all safe..
The most important thing is, even if you run away now, if the Transia region cannot withstand the swarming gnolls, you will still suffer disaster..
Unless you can escape directly to the legendary new world.
So in my opinion, we have to continue to do what we are doing right now..
And have to speed up！
But think on the bright side.
In the context of the approaching black disaster, whether it is the Plantagenet Kingdom or the Yankees of Nordtov, they will never take over the hot potato of Transia at this time, which means that as long as we can survive this In the event of a black disaster, we will be able to stand on the mainland as an independent country.
And they need the Transians to stand in the way of the vicious gnoll tide..
They need us to die in their place, which means we can open our mouths.
As long as it's not too much.
I think everything we need now can be obtained from them, whether it's weapons, resources, or even population！”
The vampire lord said in a long voice：
“What's more important is that Countess Under Armor's territory can be divided into at least three baronies, and she currently lacks talents who can stand alone in times of crisis. Like me, she lacks outstanding retainers to serve her..
Think about it, if we can build ten cities in Transia, then there will be ten positions of city lords waiting to be allocated. What if we build twenty?？
What if our territory continues to expand?？
As far as I know, the large area beyond the Filthy Swamp and close to the Dark Mountains is fertile land, but no one dares to take it just because it is close to a dangerous place..
That's a territory that's about the same size as the entire Transia region.！
This means that two to three earls and at least eight barons can be born there. Even King Louis and the Wolf Girl dare not deny the merits of establishing rule in a dangerous place.！
The entire human race and the entire continent will view us as pioneering heroes.！
Okay, everyone, I admit that I am using the power I have not yet obtained to seduce you and draw you a fragrant and round cake out of thin air..”
Murphy narrowed his eyes.
His ears were listening to the changes in the mentality of the people in front of him, like an unskilled pianist trying to grasp the rhythm..
he said：
“But the opportunity to make a class jump only comes once in a lifetime. If you miss it, you will miss it. Your children may blame you in the future. And when you grow old, in a strange country that does not accept you and treats you as a fugitive. When you are alone and waiting to die, will you even be filled with regrets for a moment?！
Why didn't you be brave when Lord Cadman showed you a bright future?.
In fact, it only takes a little courage to become a hero and a pioneer.！
I will declare to you that when the black disaster comes, I will fulfill my duties as a lord and stand in front of you. Before I fall, your ideals and ambitions will not end, and as long as we do not stop, the road to the future will be bright. Stretch all the way.
I firmly believe this.
Even if I am a vampire, well, why don't I take this opportunity to explain my reconstruction plan for Cadman City to everyone and my current retainers?.”
Murphy stood up.
In the depressing atmosphere, he strolled up to Miriam and put his hand on the Baroness's shoulder..
he said：
“I will build a large and prosperous city on the ruins of the old city. I will make this new city the most dazzling pearl in all of Transia.！
I will stand the sculptures of the ruler and the first generation of pioneers in the most conspicuous place in the square, so that everyone who sees them will praise the supreme wisdom of the first generation of scarlet ruler from the bottom of their hearts. With her, she is enough to make any man the courage to feel ashamed！
By now, they will know！
Even a woman with no surname from a commoner background can still leave her own glorious mark in history..
We should not let ourselves be complacent because of the noble bloodline that we cannot choose. We should let the bloodline be noble because of people.！”
Miriam's heart beat suddenly.
Murphy's words perfectly hit her deepest desire and deepest ideal..
Or ambition
But the vampire didn't stop.
He continued forward and put his hand on Professor Malcolm's shoulder.
he said：
“I will establish a new order for the new city, and there is only one basic rule in my city! I will make everyone equal in this city and even in my territory! All who enter here, all who wish to live here！
Regardless of their race, origin, belief, or past, as long as they are willing to dedicate themselves to this land, then they are my subjects and they are citizens of Transia.！
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