[Chapter 232: People for People]

In fact, even if David did not take action, the orcs would not be able to resist these soldiers under David.

The equipment and combat methods of the Winter Knights are several generations ahead of these orcs. If the backers behind the orcs do not take action, these orcs will not pose any threat to the Brunnia continent.

Unfortunately, David drove the Tomcat fighter to bomb several times, but did not see the orcs use any special power, which also made him lose interest in continuing to drop bombs.

Leaving Arcee to cruise in the air and specifically attack the regrouped orc group, David flew directly back to Snow Castle.

Then, under the watchful eyes of Maddox and several Snow Castle knights, he jumped from the fighter plane into the air, and the black Tomcat fighter suddenly shrank countless times and entered David’s “body”.

Then the Lord Baron of Glamorgan landed steadily on the top of the city wall and stood in front of Maddox Hawke.

“Lord Baron!”

Maddox was a quick reacter. He had seen too many magical things before, whether it was the holy light of Lord David Glamorgan, Arcee who could turn into a pink flying dragon, or Baron Glamorgan who could release a black giant bird. These things had already shattered his worldview, which also made Maddox’s acceptance ability much stronger.

“Well! After today, the orcs will not threaten Snowforest Castle in a short time.”

David turned around and looked into the distance. The inspector was holding his triple six-barreled Vulcan cannon and killing people. With the giant grenades thrown from time to time, the orcs could not cause any threatening impact on the Spartan heavy infantry regiment.

Sylvanas on the flank led the elven rangers and lawbreakers to clean up the orcs who wanted to attack from the flank. The fighting style of this small group of high elves was the most familiar style for Maddox and others.

However, this small group of elves all possessed mysterious powers, which made Maddox and others secretly sigh at the power of Winter Town.

As the battle continued, the Spartan heavy infantry finally engaged in close combat with the orcs, and Maddox and others once again witnessed the “wealth” of Winter Town.

The armor on these heavy infantry seemed to be attached with magic protection. When the orcs’ weapons chopped on these infantry, except for a flash of light, they could not cause any damage to the soldiers. The

Spartan heavy infantry was almost in absolute safety, constantly slaughtering enemies who could get close to them.

With no hope of victory, the orcs’ fighting spirit gradually collapsed, and orcs began to run towards the periphery on the battlefield. After seeing this scene, David knew that the battle was over… The

subsequent finishing will take a lot of time, and David is not going to waste time here. Next, he will start to take over the Snowfield Castle and build it into the current border fortress of Winter Town.

The most important thing is the people in the Snowfield Castle!

David came to take over the Snowfield Castle specifically. What he wants is not just a border fortress, but he will not let go of these people in the Snowfield Castle.

“My etiquette officer has taken a letter to the capital of Tiran, which will report the situation in the northern plains to His Majesty the King in detail.”

After arriving at the office that originally belonged to the commander of Snowfield Castle, later used by Maddox, and now belongs to David, David directly confronted the former acting commander of Snowfield Castle in front of him.

“According to the current situation, if there is no accident, all the military and livelihood of Snowfield Castle will belong to me. What do you think about this?”

“…”

Maddox Hawke glanced at his confidant Lemuir. He had expected this situation. As a lord, David Glamorgan would not spit out the meat in his mouth.

But there was one thing that exceeded his expectations: according to the Lord of Winter, not only the original residents of Snowfield Castle, but also the garrison and reinforcements stationed here by Iron Tree Castle seemed to be accepted! Was

he also assigned to the Lord of Winter?

The confidant Lemuir was originally worried about the future of his master, and wanted to find an opportunity to suggest to Lord Hawke that if it didn’t work, he should surrender to the Lord of Winter! It’s better than staying in Iron Tree Castle and being held accountable later.

Lord Glamorgan is actively recruiting us now. We must seize this opportunity!

Madox winked at Maddox Hawke, but Maddox Hawke had already retracted his gaze and lowered his head to think for a while: “Sir, from a legal point of view, there is no problem with Snowfield Castle being included in your territory. It’s just that the affiliation of the army and the people is probably not that simple.”

Maddox did not refuse, let alone protest, and he had already expressed his attitude.

David also heard that Maddox did not object to Baron David Glamorgan taking over all the resources of Snowfield Castle. He just said, “There will be troubles beyond the legal principle that must be solved first!”

“The original residents of Snowfield Castle are easy to say. These people came to the northern plains to reclaim new land and were originally planning to settle here… When you take over Snowfield Castle, these people will naturally become your subjects.”

As for the artisan farmers received from the surrounding areas, these people are basically contract farmers of the nobles of Iron Tree Castle. They all have contracts and are not free people themselves. They cannot decide where to go at will.

This is why many villagers returned directly to Tieshubao after Tieshui Village was destroyed by David.

However, in the current situation, these people are considered as the property “rescued” by Lord Glamorgan, which means that if Lord Glamorgan wants to detain these people directly, it is not completely unreasonable.

If the nobles of Iron Tree Castle come with the contract to ask for people, David can also ask these nobles for a “reasonable ransom”, just like the Barnett family, the family behind the Iron Water Village, paid the corresponding ransom afterwards.

If they don’t pay, David can also refuse to release them.

The real trouble is the army. It cannot be said that it is completely impossible for David to recruit these people directly, but the hope is really small.

These soldiers are the soldiers of Marquis Dudley Morgan, the lord of Iron Tree Castle. Many of them have wives, children, and parents in Iron Tree Castle. Family reasons alone make it difficult for them to join Winter Town directly.

“Then what suggestions do you have?”

“Let the soldiers choose freely!” Maddox said his suggestion very happily: “Those who are willing to stay can be reorganized into the army of Winter Town, and those who can’t leave their families can leave… However, you can also ask the Lord of Iron Tree Castle for a reasonable fee.”

The cost of an elite soldier is much more expensive than that of a farmer. In addition, weapons and equipment can also be charged separately, unless Lord David Glamorgan is not prepared to return these equipment.

However, after seeing the combat effectiveness of the soldiers of Winter Town and those novel weapons and equipment with his own eyes, Maddox did not think that the Baron of Glamorgan would look down on those ordinary equipment.

“If this matter is left to you to handle, how long will it take you.”

Maddox realized that this was a formal invitation from Baron Glamorgan to him, and it was also a test: to test whether he was really willing to surrender to him, and also to test his ability.

“The specific situation depends on how much money you are willing to pay.”

If David asked for a high price, it might take more time to bargain; if the price was right, then the deal could be completed in half a month.

“I don’t want money, I want people!”

David doesn’t need gold or silver, he needs more people to enrich his territory, so he offered Marquis Dudley Morgan the following: No matter how many farmers and craftsmen I have, you must send me the same number of young and strong people.

As for soldiers, one soldier will be exchanged for five young and strong people or ten children. As a discount, Marquis Dudley Morgan will give him a discount on weapons and equipment, half selling and half giving!

If there are families that don’t want to pay and don’t want to hand over the contract to David, David believes that Marquis Dudley Morgan will let those people complete the transaction willingly.

As the ruler of Iron Tree Castle, Marquis Dudley Morgan will definitely not refuse the transaction, because he can’t afford such a huge military loss. Even the Lord of Iron Tree Castle has to pay the “ransom”, and you, the nobles of Iron Tree Castle, still want to default on your debt?

As for whether these people will make Winter Town develop rapidly? At this time, Iron Tree Castle should not care about these things, and the rising momentum of Winter Town cannot be suppressed at all, which they should also realize.

After explaining these things, David asked the former commander of Snowforest to handle the matter.

After Maddox and Lemuel left the office, David said to the dark corner: “Keep an eye on him and observe his performance, but don’t interfere with his actions.”

“Understood!”

Vanessa’s figure flashed in the corner. This gradually growing excellent assassin left the office when Gareth came in to report.

Only David and Edwin knew that Vanessa Van Cleef was in Snowforest. Originally, Vanessa’s task was to observe in Snowforest and collect various information.

But now she has received a more important task: to evaluate whether Maddox Hawke really wants to surrender to Baron David Glamorgan.

This observation report will determine what kind of treatment Maddox will get in Winter Town in the future.

After explaining this matter, David did not plan to stay in Snowforest any longer.

The garrison, reconstruction and renovation work here need to be arranged back in Winter Town. After the orcs’ troops are completely defeated, the northern plains should be calm for a while.

Besides, he also wanted to see how Tony’s test robot was doing.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he returned to Winter Town, he welcomed a newcomer: a guy wearing a large brown cloak that covered his entire body, so that even his face could not be seen clearly.

(End of this chapter)