Chapter 69 69. Retainers

After dinner.

Bruno reported to Lovey on the progress of the work and the organization of personnel to set off tomorrow.

"So fast?" Lowe thought it would take at least a few weeks to prepare.

"Master, the sooner we clean up the wasteland, the better. When the weather gets cold and the ground freezes, it will be very troublesome." Bruno explained patiently.

Lovi was thoughtful: "I believe in Lord Bruno's decision. It is mainly about the preparation of materials. Will there be any difficulties?"

Of course there are difficulties, Bruno thought: "There is a big gap in the supply of agricultural tools, and there are no oxen or buffaloes that can be used. In addition, the area near the primeval forest is very dangerous, and a certain amount of military force is needed to guard it. Otherwise, it will be difficult to guarantee the personal safety of the people who are reclaiming the land."

Luo Wei struggled with words and responded palely: "Don't worry about the military force. The Guards will send a certain number of people."

"My suggestion is to conduct the autumn hunt in advance and send Zoe to clear out the dangerous creatures in the nearby forest." Bruno said directly.

"This garrison may continue forever. Would Zoe have any objection if we rely on her alone?" Lovi put himself in her shoes and did not want to be exiled to a deserted place.

"After the shallow areas of the forest are largely cleared by the autumn hunt, you can consider calling Zoe back. Head maid Triss can also be replaced for a period of time." Bruno was silent for a while and mentioned Evelyn's name.

"It's hard for me to command my mother." Lovey knew his own limitations.

"Master, Count Evelyn's strength is actually far more than what you see on the surface. If you are willing, there will be a solution." Bruno has a deeper understanding of Evelyn's strength.

She was a person obsessed with cultivation, even willing to give up power and noble honor.

With such persistence and determination, coupled with her hobby of collecting, Evelin's accumulated strength has long surpassed others' imagination.

Perhaps, we have reached a new level. "Okay, I'll go ask."

After Bruno left, Lovi asked someone to call Lodel and Zoe and talked about the autumn hunt and escort.

Zoe readily agreed: "As long as there is wine, it's fine."

She loved hunting and eating meat, and with the wine, she thought her life would be very enjoyable.

Lodel couldn't help but envy him, but she had to stay beside the lord and couldn't move around at will: "Zoe, if there is prey, you must send some back as soon as possible."

"Of course." Zoe laughed heartily.

Since she broke through the boundaries, her style of doing things has changed a lot. She is no longer the cautious little woman she used to be. Her personality can be imitated by Cailan.

It has to be said that strength is the source of people’s confidence.

It was getting late, so Lowe turned off the magic lights in the conference room and went upstairs to rest.

A brand new day.

The weather was fine, the soft morning light shone on people, and the air was fresh and refreshing.

The wine shop was filled with a strong aroma of wine, which could be faintly smelled even from Fulin Castle, which was hundreds of meters away.

In fact, the wine has been steaming since last night.

Greedy Evelyn personally supervised the construction of the fire-burning stove, which produced dozens of barrels of distilled wine in one night.

Now that you have inventory, you can start thinking about business operations.

But now there is something more important. Lovi watched the first group of people leaving for the land reclamation on the roadside. There were about 700 of them.

The huge team is like a long snake.

Most people carried packages and farm tools on their backs, while a few wealthy people brought their families and carts filled with supplies.

The elderly Bruno went with Zoe, and the internal affairs of Eastport City fell into Lowe's hands again.

"There is a talent shortage!" Lowe shook his head and sighed.

He was not in a hurry to go to Donggang City because he had something to announce to everyone.

The proposal for Xiqi to become a retainer was just a formality. No one would reject someone who brought great value to Fulin Castle.

But everyone was a little bit unbelievable and couldn't understand why Xiqi chose to join.

For money? Obviously impossible, Donghui Chamber of Commerce is richer than Fulin Castle.

To get the protection of power? Fulin Castle is only authoritative in its own territory. Outside the territory, other nobles will not give it face at all.

There is only one possibility. Evelin hugged Lowe excitedly: “Son, it turns out that being born well is useful, hehe!”

The last piece of the wealth puzzle was completed. Why couldn't she get rich? Xiqi was appointed as the business manager of Fulin Castle. She could set up caravans, manage city shops, and appoint business subordinates. She didn't need to ask the lord's opinion. She had great autonomy.

There was once a business manager in Fulin Castle named Bogans. He died of illness on the road while traveling for business in the winter. The position remained vacant for several years.

Xiqi was very grateful for Luo Wei's trust, and returned the favor by making an additional investment, a full 1,000 gold royals, as the start-up capital for the Fulinbao caravan.

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It is said that this is only the first phase, and Donghui Chamber of Commerce will add more later.

Evelyn was very satisfied with this, and that evening she arranged to weaken the curse for Xiqi again.

Xiqi was nervous and full of anticipation.

Laudel's mood was extremely complicated.

"Why, she's obviously an old woman." She didn't believe that people could become younger, but an extremely absurd scene appeared before her eyes.

Xiqi's appearance changed from her forties or fifties to her thirties. She looked radiant and her beauty had directly risen by two levels.

The image of the beauty was shown for the first time, winning cheers from everyone.

Xiqi's smile became more confident.

Lodel was a little emotionally broken.

People's personalities don't change.

She knew that Luo Wei was extremely obsessed with looks and had made arrangements. She didn't expect that he would choose such a beautiful person.

This is just a joke.

Could it be that the bad wishing device brought about the change of fate? Lodel came to Evelyn's magic warehouse with a heavy expression, holding a sword.

Damn the wishing lantern, how dare it tease the great female general like this! Unforgivable crime She searched for the wishing lantern in a rage, searching the warehouse over and over again, but couldn't find it.

Evelin sensed the movement and came over to ask, “Dale, what are you looking for in the warehouse?”

"A wishing lantern! A wishing lantern that doesn't work." Lodel put away his sword in embarrassment. Since my mother is here, I probably can't do anything, so I can only look for another opportunity.

"Where do we have this kind of magic equipment at home?" Evelyn wondered.

Luo Deer was stunned for a moment, and her pupils slightly dilated: "No. 13: The wishing lantern that doesn't work. You told me before that I shouldn't use it unless it's absolutely necessary."

"Number 13 is an underwater breathing mask." Evelyn frowned, "Dale, did you remember it wrong?"

"No, I can't remember it wrong." Laudel felt a chill running down his spine, "Mom, don't scare me."

"What do you think a wishing lantern looks like?" Evelyn asked.

(End of this chapter)