After several months of activities, the chief guard, Knight Magellan, recruited guards and expanded the guard team to 5,000 people.

Among them, four thousand people were stationed at the city gates. A military area was planned near each city gate, with one thousand guards and several knights assigned to it.

The remaining one thousand guards were stationed in some important facilities in the city, such as Pompeii Castle, City Hall, etc.

These guards are now veterans leading new recruits. The veterans are naturally capable, but the new recruits are a bit disappointing.

But he did learn simple things like standing guard, and he looked pretty good at it.

When Luther and his party entered Pompeii from the north gate, the old guards saw the coat of arms of the Pompeii family, and then saw Mickey, Williams and eight other guard knights.

He knew who was coming, so he called out to the new soldiers, lined up, bowed, and saluted, saying, "Governor."

Luther in the carriage waved to the leading guard through the glass on the window, but did not get off.

But it was enough to excite the guard.

He looked more serious and held his head high.

When the team entered the city wall, Luther felt a little familiar. Ahead was a straight main road leading to the center of the city, but except for the military area seen when entering the city gate, there were no buildings on both sides of the road.

According to the original plan, this will be a medium-sized city with a population of about 100,000.

But before Luther left, the population of the city, including guards, male and female servants, etc., was only about 20,000. Even if guards were recruited during this period and some residents moved in, the maximum number of people would be 30,000.

A medium-sized city with a planned population of 100,000 only has about 30,000 residents, and most of the population is concentrated in the old city in the south and the industrial park. The north is of course empty.

But the empty areas have been leveled and tidied, and construction of houses can begin at any time.

The biggest difference inside the city is that a castle stands to the east of the main road in the northern city. This castle is much larger than the original Pompeii Castle.

It is square, with walls on all four sides. The height of the castle walls is slightly lower than that of the city walls, and the walls are also covered with military facilities such as arrow towers.

There are two gates on the four walls facing the main road. Two flags are hung on the walls near the gates, with four mountain peaks embroidered on them.

This is the emblem of the Knights of the Mountains.

The main body of the castle stands in the middle of the four walls.

When Luther saw the castle, he knew it was the headquarters of the Knights of the Mountains. It was a very important military facility.

The Count of Libya, the Duke of Ferger, the royal family, these huge forces all have their own knightly orders.

They deployed knights in important cities because although there were many guards, they were responsible for standing guard, patrolling, maintaining law and order, etc., and the knights were the important fighting force.

Moreover, the Knights are the most powerful force among all the forces.

Compared to the family guard knights, the members of these knightly orders are elite knights who have experienced many battles.

Because the family's guard knights have rest time every day and frequent holidays.

However, these members of the Knights Templar are on call around the clock and have only one month of vacation each year.

It's almost the difference between a ragtag army and a regular army.

And now Pompeii had his own order of knights, the Knights of the Mountains.

Of course, because of the hard work and the formality of the work, the salaries of these knights are higher than those of ordinary guard knights.

But the people in this castle are not just knights, there are also a small number of guards who are responsible for gatekeeping and logistics.

"Let's go and take a look." Luther said to the driver. Then the team slowly arrived at the castle gate.

"Who is it?" The people on the castle seemed to be new recruits. They didn't know Mickey, Williams and the other eight knights guarding them. They couldn't help but draw their bows to full length, and the leading guard shouted.

"Wait a moment, I'll go ask the general." Upon hearing this, the new soldier did not let Luther in. Instead, he said something and turned around and went down the city wall.

Mickey, Williams and the other eight guard knights, including the half-baked Luther, all knew a little about military affairs, so they were not dissatisfied with the guards, but rather admired them very much.

"Dad really doesn't brag for nothing. He disciplines the troops very strictly." Luther couldn't help but praise him as he sat in the carriage.

"During my father's time, Knight Pompey's prestige and strength were not as good as Knight Gandalf and Knight Wilson, but he was brave in battle and good at leading troops. Now that he leads the Knights, he is also very powerful. But you, the next generation Knight Pompey, are much worse."

Miss Alice was lying opposite Luther with her legs bent, revealing her smooth calves and half of her thighs, with a lazy look on her face.

In retaliation, Luther took a few fierce glances at parts that he shouldn't have looked at.

The look was so aggressive that even Miss Alice could not stand it. She quickly sat up, put her legs together, and sat like a lady.

Soon after, the castle door opened and a group of guards came out in a line.

"Your Excellency the Governor."

The guards held their heads high and spoke loudly.

Luther waved to them in the carriage and then entered the castle. There were some military buildings inside the castle, such as stables, blacksmith shops, guard quarters, etc. The rest was flat ground.

This arrangement facilitates military operations.

After arriving at the main part of the castle, Luther got off the carriage and asked Alice, Mickey Williams and others to wait outside. He walked in and asked the guard, "Take me to see General Qunshan."

"yes."

The guard nodded and led the way.

The main body of the castle was very large and tall, with an estimated 200 to 300 rooms. There were already many knights in the castle, and they were curious about Luther, but the knights were well-known for Luther Pompey, so they could guess Luther's identity with a little guessing.

So they nodded to Luther with respect.

Luther nodded in response. Soon after, the guards took Luther to the basement.

That's right, old Saul's office is in the basement.

Luther also understood this. In order to prevent their own mastermind from being killed, the general's office of the Knights' station was usually located in the basement.

The office has been specially reinforced, with runes covering the surface and the lighting fixtures are also magical creations.

The office was simply furnished with a large table, a few chairs, and a large bookcase with some maps on the table.

Old Thor came to the door without waiting for Luther to come in, then hugged Luther and said with a little pride: "Luther, I have heard that you have successfully started to rule in Silver Wing. I am proud of you."

"If those clowns can't take it down, I might as well just slit my throat and commit suicide." Luther rolled his eyes, not feeling proud at all.

"You kid are really giving your dad less and less face." Old Thor said angrily.

I hadn't seen my son for several months, so I gave him a loving hug and praised him. I didn't expect to get such a response.

So sad.

"How many people has the Knights recruited now?" Luther didn't bother to talk to his father, walked to a chair and sat down, then looked up and asked.

There's no point in being so clingy with your dad. You're not a beauty.

The affairs of the Knights are the important affairs.

(End of this chapter)