Zhou Bai further confirmed his previous guess in his heart.
The Marquis of Boyle definitely has a close relationship with the village of Fassal.
The question he just asked was to use other people's mouths to find out the secret of why Hope Village defeated Fasal Village.
But what he didn't expect was that she would tell the "secret" without hesitation.
In fact, Zhou Bai really didn't care about the outflow of cement.
Since they have decided that the future route will be mainly defensive, and they have no intention of attacking others with their territory, there is nothing wrong with selling it to others for defense.
Speaking of which, although cement plays a great role in enhancing the defensive power of city walls, it does not mean that there will be no worries after using it.
Just like the attack on Fasal Village this time, the most important thing was that they used the defensive power of the city walls to prepare properly, otherwise it is unknown what the price would have been!
As for the defense of other territories, the village level basically relies on itself.
However, at the town level and above, in addition to the physical defense of the city wall itself, there are also various defensive magic arrays. The stronger the territory, the more magic arrays there are.
...
...
Therefore, when cement is sold, the places where it really takes effect are the village-level territories.
In this case, there is no harm in selling to these territories, especially when the other party is willing to provide the raw materials themselves.
Thinking about this, Zhou Bai spoke to Marquis Boyle, "Is the Marquis also interested in cement?"
Marquis Boyle paused for a moment, then said, "I just feel that there are so many good things in Hope Village, which is really surprising! Also, you, the village chief, are quite capable. You were able to escape unscathed from the attack by Fasal Village."
It can be seen that there is no shadow of war in the entire territory.
If the lord was not present, the command of Zhou Bai, the village chief, would definitely be considered powerful.
"Just luck." Zhou Bai said directly.
"I wonder if the village chief is interested in going to Lovisa City. I will give you a position that suits you." Suddenly, Marquis Boyle spoke, obviously trying to poach someone.
Zhou Bai was stunned.
Does this mean that she still has some ability?
The thought flashed through my mind and was quickly suppressed.
Humph, this Marquis Boyle has bad intentions to begin with. He must have poached her in order to make Hope Village lose a helper.
He showed an embarrassment on his face. "Thank you for your kindness, Lord Marquis. But Lord Lord has been very kind to me, and I saw Hope Village being built. I can't leave him anymore. I'm sorry."
"It's okay. If you change your mind in the future, you can come to me." Marquis Boyle smiled gently, showing how to be courteous.
Zhou Bai silently repeated one word in his mind: pretend.
But I became alert in my heart.
Would the Marquis Boyle secretly poach people from Hope Village?
You must pay attention to this.
"Thank you, Lord Marquis." Zhou Bai thanked him.
"Since the village chief is busy, please feel free to do as you please! We can just walk around by ourselves." This time, Marquis Boyle gave a definite answer. He looked at Viscount Conrad and his party and added, "You can do as you please."
"Yes." Viscount Conrad and his entourage also hurriedly saluted.
Immediately afterwards, Marquis Boyle left with Theodore and others.
After they left, Viscount Conrad and his party also said goodbye to Zhou Bai.
"Let's walk around too!"
“I look forward to other surprises from Hope Village.”
"When the time comes, you must discuss things with us, Village Chief!"
“…”
The attitude of the nobles towards Zhou Bai at this time was as attentive as possible, which was in stark contrast to their arrogance when they first came to Hope Village.
Apparently, there were a lot of things in Hope Village that made them concerned, especially cement.
This makes them willing to put down their pride.
Face is not worth mentioning in the face of interests.
Zhou Bai sighed in his heart.
Then he smiled as if he had calculated it, "Of course, Hope Village is willing to cooperate with other territories."
If there was only one Blue Star territory like Hope Village in the world, she would definitely be hiding a lot of things.
But she knew that there were thousands of Blue Star territories, and there must be many capable people among them.
Whatever Hope Village currently has, as long as they are given enough materials, they can definitely replicate it.
After all, the people of country C are born with such genes.
Therefore, she could only let Hope Village go first.
Although the price of taking the lead is to face countless gazes, this is both a challenge and an opportunity, and she is reluctant to let it go.
And as long as Hope Village succeeds, it may also provide a new way out for those Blue Star territories.
Thinking of this, Zhou Bai's eyes became more determined.
After getting confirmation from Zhou Bai, Viscount Conrad and his companions left with peace of mind.
The crowd surrounding them instantly dispersed as they left, leaving only Zhou Bai and Bayer at the scene.
"You seem to be particularly concerned about Marquis Boyle. Are you suspicious of something?" Bayer had been with Zhou Bai for so long that he knew him a little, so he asked without hesitation.
Zhou Bai listened and paused, "I just think that Marquis Boyle may be related to Fasal Village."
"You mean, he is the one behind Fasal Village."
"It's very likely, there are too many coincidences..." Zhou Bai explained his findings bit by bit, "I even think that the other party deliberately let us know, hoping to recruit us into the group?"
The last sentence was also Zhou Bai's own guess.
"Since the other party didn't openly try to win us over, you should just pretend you didn't hear anything, Village Chief. Even if he really wants to get Hope Village to join, he needs to talk to the Lord of Hope Village, not you, Village Chief," Bayer hinted.
In the past, he felt that there was no need for the lord to hide his identity, but now, he really felt that hiding had its benefits.
My Lord has foresight.
"No wonder he just asked where the lord was." Zhou Bai recalled Marquis Boyle's earliest words and couldn't help but speak.
"Village chief, you seem to have determined that he is the man behind this." Bayer said helplessly. Although it was just a guess, it was obvious that his lord had already determined it.
"Intuition." Zhou Bai said.
"I think, if he is really the one behind this, then he has only two purposes for coming here this time, one is to win us over, and the other is to find out. Both of these are being implemented. If they fail to win us over in the end, I'm afraid that Hope Village will become the next target of their attention."
This attention is not a good word.
"It's okay. We just need to secure our own territory, do business well, and develop well. The next territory war is about a month away. A month is enough time for changes to occur in our territory." Zhou Bai said confidently.
Fasar Village has nothing to fear as it has the city of Loviisa as its backer, and the city of Loviisa cannot actually attack Hope Village.
At this moment, Zhou Bai was quite grateful for the rules set by this world for the territory.
Although each level is like raising Gu, it at least guarantees the safety of some small territories.
"Well, Hope Village will be brand new in a month." Bayer nodded, full of confidence in the development of Hope Village.
but……
“Can cement really be sold?”
"You can sell it, but not now. And it will be a long time before they buy the shells." Zhou Bai said bluntly, "The limestone incident must not be known to anyone."
Although many people on Blue Star know about limestone, it is definitely not easy to find similar mines.
Hope Village was found first, and this is the "root" of Hope Village.
"Don't worry! The people who are going to find another group of goblins this time are your father Zhou Zhengping and the soldiers he leads. They have all signed the contract." Bayer said hurriedly.
The contract plus Zhou Zhengping provides double protection.
No matter what, Zhou Zhengping could not find anything good about Hope Village.
In fact, even without the status of lord, Zhou Bai was able to firmly control the entire territory by himself.
"Then when will they set off?" Zhou Bai asked.
"After the cave is handed over, Victor and Dunlop can lead the team to set off." Bayer said.
Yes, this matter was handed over to the two goblins who joined Hope Village the earliest. Victor was eloquent and loyal to Zhou Bai, so he was more reassuring. Together with a few goblins with strong mining skills led by the goblin chief Mills, this team was complete.
"Make sure to ensure their safety." Zhou Bai said seriously. After Victor and Dunlop joined Hope Village, they really dug a lot of iron ore for Hope Village. It was also because of these iron ores that the military strength of Hope Village would increase rapidly.
"Of course, I asked Heidi and several other undead who have advanced to intermediate professionals to follow. In the nearby land, intermediate professionals are considered to be the top existences."
"Yeah." Zhou Bai nodded. Bayer considered things much more carefully than she did. She was really relieved to leave these chores to Bayer.
The two of them walked towards the lord's mansion while talking to each other.
What they said before were not excuses, there are really a lot of things happening in Hope Village right now!
While Zhou Bai continued to be busy with the affairs of Hope Village, on the other hand, a unique territory was slowly unfolding in front of Marquis Boyle and others.
At this time, they had already arrived at the blacksmith shop and tailor shop in Hope Village.
These two places can best reflect the military strength of a territory.
"Mr. Marquis, the equipment in the tailor shop is mainly orange equipment, and the weapons in the blacksmith shop are mainly gold weapons." Carlisle came back after getting the news. He was slightly surprised when he said, "They have already formed large-scale production. They each have their own workshops. The reason why the blacksmith shop is one level higher is because there is an advanced alchemy workshop."
"Advanced alchemy workshop? How can a level 3 village have one?" Theodore asked in disbelief.
"It's a new acquisition this time. It should have been taken from the village of Fasal. We were quite lucky." As Carlisle spoke, there was a hint of surprise in his eyes.
A high-level alchemy workshop! That is definitely far beyond what the village can currently support.
Fasar Village, it really suffered a big loss this time!
"There must be someone who can control this Fasal Village. I heard that he has captured several territories, and his methods are too cruel." After being surprised, Theodore spoke excitedly.
When Marquis Boyle heard what Theodore said, he glanced at him and then quickly looked away.
But Theodore clearly felt that the temperature around him seemed to have dropped a few degrees, and he shivered all over.
"Let's go!" Marquis Boyle said immediately, and took the lead.
Then, we saw the Hall of Valor, the Temple of Beasts, and the residential areas of various races.
Carlisle seemed to have noticed Marquis Boyle's concern for these buildings, and he spoke up, "I heard that there are three tribes in Hope Village: Undead, Orcs, and Goblins. The Undead and Orcs are mostly in the military camps and are very strong. The Goblins also work in different positions in the territory. They have a foundation for their livelihood, and they all respect the head of Hope Village."
"Hope Village is quite eclectic in employing people." Marquis Boyle chuckled.
"Yes! The undead, orcs, and goblins are not very good creatures and are excluded in most territories. Only in Hope Village do they receive the same treatment. For some reason, the residents of Hope Village did not object and have a very friendly relationship with these non-human races." Carlisle's expression was filled with a bit of disdain.
As he had said before, he was disdainful of the undead, let alone the goblins who lived as slaves in their territory. He looked up to the orcs, after all, they were powerful, but the orcs were rivals of their human kingdom, so he didn't have much good impression of them.
Lord Boyle remained silent.
Regardless of other people's attitudes, what he saw was that Hope Village used the territories of these races and was wholeheartedly building Hope Village.
The most important thing is that I hope the villagers can be united and support wholeheartedly whatever the territory does.
Such centripetal force should not be underestimated.
Marquis Boyle couldn't help but weigh the matter in his mind again.
Then I walked further forward and saw a school crowded with people.
At the same time, Theodore also saw a familiar figure inside.
"Morrison?" Theodore looked at Morrison unexpectedly, his eyes deepening.
He knew that Morrison had brought his family and children to Hope Village this time. He originally thought that the other party was just bringing his family for fun, but he didn't expect that he was sending his children to Hope Village to go to school.
Then the child will be handed over to Hope Village.
When Morrison bumped into Theodore and his party, he was stunned for a moment, but after reacting, he quickly saluted, "Greetings, Lord Marquis, Lord Carlisle, Lord Theodore."
"Are you bringing your children here to school?"
"Yes, I don't know if he has a talent for magic, so it's better to let him come here and learn something."
"What can this school in Hope Village teach?" Theodore's tone was a little disdainful.
Morrison didn't care. After all, how could the nobles, who were high up, know how difficult it was for the lower-class people to rise?
Since he brought his child with him and followed Theodore, he was not afraid of this matter being discovered.
Since he couldn't do business in Loviisa village, he could go somewhere else.
The products in Hope Village are really easy to sell.
After seeing the courses taught at Hope Village School, he has made up his mind to let his children go to school here.
Morrison thought about it and spoke objectively, "Blacksmith, tailor, carpenter, ore identification, farming, breeding, physical training... and some math and Chinese. There are quite a lot of courses to teach."
After listening to this, Theodore was stunned for a moment. He didn't know what math and Chinese were, but he knew the above.
Can these be learned in school?
But I hope that you can learn it in school. If you start learning from a young age, if you have talent, it will be easy to develop, and you may even become a professional earlier.
But why would Hope Village do this?
These children of the nobility knew very well where their status came from; knowledge and profession were their important bargaining chips to control the residents.
After all, without knowledge and skills, ordinary residents would have no channels for upward mobility. Even if there were individual exceptions, they would be surrounded by the nobles.
But Hope Village did this, allowing these residents to learn from a young age. The more they learned, the stronger they became. Once they became strong, it would not be easy for the nobles to control them.
Hope Village, this is also shaking my rule!
Subconsciously, Theodore looked at Marquis Boyle.
Marquis Boyle was indeed a little dazed at this time.
He was really surprised.
By doing this, Hope Village has, to a certain extent, broken the inherent rules of the human kingdom, or rather, the inherent rules of the territory.
Normal territories would not do this.
At this moment, Marquis Boyle understood one thing.
The image of the lord of Hope Village gradually took shape in his mind, and it also made him understand one thing: Hope Village could not be won over, not from the beginning.
"Father, Hope Village's approach actually has its merits." After being shocked, Theodore's mind started working quickly.
Although children of ordinary residents cannot be allowed to study, the children of their subordinates can be allowed to learn. In this way, the other party will definitely be more dedicated, which can be regarded as winning people's hearts.
Look, Morrison would also send people from afar to Hope Village for their children.
More importantly, isn’t it better to keep talents in our own hands from an early age?
After listening to Theodore's words, Marquis Boyle understood his plan.
But it still doesn't work.
The city of Loviisa cannot afford such turmoil.
The most important thing is that having the corresponding knowledge and skills but not getting the corresponding rewards is the most frustrating thing.
Hope Village has built a school to impart knowledge and skills. At the same time, Hope Village also provides channels for advancement. Ordinary people can become staff members of the territory by passing exams, and professionals can become soldiers by contributing to the territory.
But... the city of Loviisa is not possible.
Learned
And with the size of the city of Loviisa, allowing people from the lower classes to rise up, that is definitely a force that cannot be ignored.
If it can be controlled in one's own hands, it would be good, but who can be sure that this power can be well controlled and not used by the enemy?
He is at a critical moment and will not ask for trouble.
"Let's talk about it later!" Marquis Boyle said calmly.
And his attitude says it all.
Theodore was silent.
Morrison saw this scene and had an idea in his mind.
Yes! Not all territories are willing to give the lower-class residents hope like Hope Village does.
"Let's go! Let's go in and take a look." Marquis Boyle continued, and he took Carlisle to visit the school.
Theodore remained where he was, not understanding why his father did not accept it.
"Lord Theodore, I'm going to take the children and settle them down first." Morrison said bluntly.
Since they are going to go to school here, naturally I have to let the children become residents of Hope Village first, and buy them a house, renovate it and let them move in quickly.
"Go!" Theodore said.
After Morrison left, he took a long breath, adjusted his mood, and followed him.
Although his proposal was not adopted by his father, he had to admit that Hope Village allowed him to see many new things.
If he can learn some, it will be beneficial for him in managing his subordinates and doing business in the future.
Although he is just an illegitimate child, as long as he is strong enough, he believes that his father will give him more opportunities.
And when Marquis Boyle and his party entered the school for a visit.
Viscount Conrad and his companions also visited the lord's mansion in Hope Village.
The faces of several nobles became a little serious.
It’s really because their worldviews have been refreshed by Hope Village.
"I thought Hope Village was already impressive enough for its unique approach to business, but I didn't expect it would be so innovative in its domestic affairs."
"Yes! Public examinations! Let ordinary residents have the opportunity to get involved in government affairs."
"It would be great if I could use these to exchange for favors!"
"Do you hope that the village lord doesn't know about this? If not, remind him."
"But no one knows who the Lord of Hope Village is. How can we tell him?"
"Obviously, Hope Village was planning to do this."
"Yes! The school accepts 6-year-olds, regardless of identity or race."
“…”
After talking for a while, they all fell silent.
Hope Village actually dares to do this!
"Come to think of it, I am also somewhat tempted. Students who study in this way will definitely have solid knowledge in the future and will be able to serve the territory. I am just a small territory. Although I have sold many positions before, those people's ability to do things is not very good. They have dragged down my territory several times." Viscount Chaplin, the lord of Zackley Village, thought for a moment and spoke.
It was a coincidence that he became a lord. Although he had the support of his family, the family was relatively small, and he did not dare to trust certain elders too much, so he basically relied on himself.
Therefore, he can understand the feeling of being alone.
After looking at the model of Hope Village, he felt that the model of Hope Village was suitable for people like him who had no one to rely on or have any connections behind him. As long as he held the identity of the lord and the military power of the territory, the territory would be absolutely firmly under his control, and he could let the talented people under him do their work without any worries.
"I think it's a good idea. If I had a territory, I would do the same." Baron Patton agreed.
As for Viscount Conrad and Viscount Keynes, they did not speak. They knew very well that their positions as lords depended on their own families, and some positions in the territory would have to be returned to their own families and those who supported them.
If they dare to do this, they will be sidelined in minutes.
"Chaplin, you can try." Viscount Keynes said to Chaplin.
"Yes! Let's see if this method of governing the territory can work." Viscount Conrad also echoed.
"This Hope Village tells us that we can make it! This Hope Village is really good. As long as nothing unexpected happens, it may create a territory with a unique style as it develops." Chaplin said.
"But the success of Hope Village does not only rely on this method, but also on the residents of their territory. Some of the residents, like those of Hope Village, suddenly arrived on the Stan Continent two months ago. Perhaps they came from another dimension. They may be living in such an environment, so there are so many novel things, and... humph, they look disrespectful." Conrad couldn't help but snorted when he thought of the residents who had ridiculed him before.
They have never been treated so strangely in other territories!
Also, the way those people looked at them at that time was really as if they were watching a play, as if they had some serious illness.
It makes me angry just thinking about it!
If it wasn't on someone else's territory, I would definitely teach him a lesson.
Now it seems that other people's ideas and education are different from theirs from the beginning to the end.
These people are the most basic component of Hope Village, and those who join later are also constantly influenced by them.
That’s why there were people who knelt down and kowtowed to the Marquis unconsciously, and similarly, there were also people who stood up on their own after others spoke to them.
Although I don't want to admit it, in fact, the people in Hope Village are more like people with independent thoughts.
Of course, as nobles, they don't like such people.
"So let me try it!" Chaplin said. He also hoped that his territory would become stronger through this method.
Of course, this is definitely not something that can be accomplished overnight.
Others understand too.
After a while, Viscount Keynes said, "If Hope Village succeeds, and you succeed too, then there will be a new development model in the world. I don't know if it's good or bad?"
As we were talking, it was just after school and a group of children came out of the school and walked in groups on the specially designed sidewalk in Hope Village.
Among them were human cubs, as well as orc and goblin cubs, each with a bright smile on their face.
Viscount Keynes' expression paused.
Anyway, Hope Village is doing pretty well at the moment and looks... vibrant.
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