After careful consideration, Krober finally decided to follow the Grand Duke's orders and embark on a journey to the Three Daughters Islands to wipe out the pirates and become the Baron of Black Feather Island.
During his communication with Marquis Daniel, Kroeber keenly realized that the world's understanding and utilization of marine resources is still at a very elementary level.
Although this vast ocean is different from the previous life and has no mineral resources, its large amount of biological resources is still a wealth that cannot be underestimated.
In addition, there is sea salt in this world, which is the kind of natural sea salt that is toxic.
The world lacks efficient means of processing sea salt.
However, Kroeber was confident because his previous world had a complete set of sea salt processing methods and seawater salt filtering methods.
In his eyes, the turbulent sea was like a treasure house containing endless wealth, waiting for him to discover.
But Marquis Daniel disagreed with this idea from the bottom of his heart.
Marquis Daniel hoped that Krober could walk steadily on the path he had arranged for him.
Krober only needs to practice peacefully under his protection, and after breaking through to the Sky Knight, he can expand the family with him. There is no need to take risks to fight for a small baron title when he is weak.
If Kroeber wanted, he could make him a viscount on the spot.
Marquis Daniel naturally knew the interests behind Black Feather Island, he just didn't want Krober to take risks for these small interests.
If Black Feather Island is compared with the barony alone, it will definitely become a hot commodity that everyone will fight for.
Even among the Viscounts, Heiyu Island is like a hen that lays golden eggs, generating considerable tax revenue every year.
However, the Golden Rose Family was wealthy and powerful, and they simply looked down upon the meager profits brought by maritime trade.
In addition, their family territories are all located in inland areas. For an enclave so far away from the family, it would be of no use even if they got it. It would be better to manage their own territory well.
"I have no choice, Grandfather. This is the order of the Grand Duke. You can't ask me to disobey it, right?"
Krober had no choice but to move Grand Duchess Veronica out.
"It's easy to talk to the Grand Duke. I just want you to go and wipe out the pirates. I can directly send an Earth Knight and a team of regular knights to go with you."
"But you shouldn't accept the title of Baron of Black Feather Island. If you want a fiefdom, I can carve out a viscounty for you from my marquisate. It's much better than the title of Baron of Black Feather Island!"
It can be seen that Marquis Daniel really cares about his grandson, and even generously expressed his willingness to directly grant him the title of Viscount.
However, Kroeber had different ideas:
"Grandfather, I think the Grand Duke might want me to go to Black Feather Island to hone my skills. After all, it's the royal territory, and the Grand Duke sent me there out of trust and desire to train me.
So I think that I should not only go to Heiyu Island, but also govern it better. Only in this way can the Grand Duke see my abilities and entrust me with important tasks in the future.
Besides, I can help the family expand trade routes, cultivate maritime power, and even go out to sea to find new islands. My Black Feather Island can become the family's base."
Marquis Daniel couldn't help but fall into deep thought after hearing his grandson's words.
Looking at the energetic and confident young man in front of him, Marquis Daniel sighed. It was obvious that what Krober said really touched his heart.
The Golden Rose Family did lack a maritime force of their own. Most of the other marquis families had merchant caravans organized by their own fleets, which shuttled back and forth between the Emerald Kingdom and the Principality over the years. Although the Principality's shipbuilding technology was not mature, it was sufficient to support ships in near-sea and long-distance trade, although the profits were not lucrative, and it could even be said that they were not very profitable.
But if we could organize a fleet...
The Golden Rose Family may be able to open up more markets with its own strong strength, rather than being limited to the Emerald Kingdom.
To put it bluntly, if one day the Emerald Kingdom and the Golden Duchy fall out and their trade is cut off, the Golden Rose Family will suffer a great loss. The current economic situation in the territory is more inclined towards growing cash crops, and the proportion of agricultural crops has dropped to as low as 30%.
The Golden Rose Family relies on importing almost 10% of their food every year. If a war breaks out...
As the leader of a family, Marquis Daniel must think of the worst possible scenario. Now he is doing his best to maintain the family's 30% crop ratio.
The terrain of the Golden Rose Family's territory is mainly forests and mountains, which is not suitable for large-scale cultivation of crops. On the contrary, it is very suitable for growing economic crops, such as agarwood and medicinal herbs.
This means that although the territory of the Golden Rose Family looks extremely prosperous, if the food supply is cut off, it will cause a devastating blow.
At this time, if Black Feather Island could become a frontier station for the family to open up their own trade routes...
Marquis Daniel secretly sighed in his heart: "Perhaps it is a good thing to let Krober experience some hardships..."
"You have a point. The Grand Duke might admire you and want to give you a chance to hone your skills. Black Feather Island might actually bring new benefits to the family."
Marquis Daniel paused and continued:
"You came to me this time with the number of men you plan to take. Let's be clear first. Since the Grand Duke wants you to be tempered, I naturally cannot give you too much power. The Great Knight is the strongest power I can give you."
.....
It was as if the person who had just asked the Earth Knight to go with them was not him.
"Grandfather, I don't need many this time. Just two squads of soldiers will do. It would be best if I could have two official knights. I don't need a Grand Knight. Knight Foster is about to break through, so I'll take him with me on this mission."
There are two teams of soldiers, which means twenty people in total. The Three Daughters Islands are located at the easternmost part of the Principality. It is not suitable to travel too far with too many people. Twenty people are just right.
"Okay, I'll arrange two elite teams for you. If you're a full-fledged knight, Herman and Hyer will accompany you. I'll prepare enough supplies for you to use for a month. After that, you can replenish them at the various chambers of commerce of the Golden Rose Family."
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