158: Upgrade the town
γ name: Lin Yue
Title: Pioneer
Identity: Military General (Great Qin)
Nobility: Viscount
Official Position: Colonel
Cultivation Art: "Killing God Art" (Second Layer 96%)
Martial Power: 62
Intelligence: 33
Command: 37
Politics: 22
Charm: 99
Reputation: 4480 (Slightly Famous)
Talent: Amiability
Skill: Art of Recognizing People γ
Lin Yue had finished cultivating all thirteen chapters of The Art of War these past few days, and his Command had finally risen to 37.
His Killing God Art was also only four percent away from reaching the third layer!
Once his mental energy recovered, he would be able to begin his second round of cultivating The Art of War!
Lin Yue got up and walked out, and Xia Qing and Xia Lian brought over breakfast.
A bowl of plain porridge and a plate of pickles, though simple, greatly whetted his appetite!
After Lin Yue finished a bowl of plain porridge and put the last bit of pickles into his mouth, Xia Qing and Xia Lian came over at the right time to take the bowls away.
He couldn't help but sigh, marveling at how wonderful the ancient people's life of having everything handed to them was!
Of course, the prerequisite was being born into a good family.
Afterward, Lin Yue wiped his mouth and walked out, seeing Feng Cai waiting with the three men in the council hall.
"My Lord," Feng Cai stood up and offered Lin Yue a cup of tea after seeing him.
"Mm, how have you three observed?" Lin Yue sat down, took a sip of tea, and asked.
"This old man observed very carefully; this place is simply too good!" Old Man Qin, the eldest, said.
"It was already getting dark when you arrived last night.
Did you see clearly, or do you need to observe more?" Lin Yue asked.
"No need, thank you for your consideration, my Lord.
The three of us stayed up all night, walking around your Fief.
We were completely immersed in this beautiful scenery.
This old man couldn't imagine that a scene where doors weren't locked at night and nothing was picked up from the road could still be seen today.
It wasn't until the sun rose that this old man woke up from this fairyland, which felt like a paradise," Old Man Qin exclaimed with a face full of disbelief.
"My Lord, I have a question.
I wonder if my Lord can enlighten me?" Ah Bin asked, making a comical bow in a feigned manner.
"Ask away," Lin Yue said with a smile.
Only by dispelling all the doubts of this group of people would the possibility of Song Yi staying here be greater.
Song Yi, as a wandering hero, could not be restrained by high positions and generous salaries.
Only these villagers who watched him grow up and lived with him day and night were Song Yi's ties.
"I have a question.
In your Fief, every household doesn't lock its doors at night.
Are your villagers not afraid of Mountain Bandits attacking?" Ah Bin asked.
Feng Cai stepped forward, and after seeing Lin Yue nod slightly, he explained to the three puzzled men:
"You must have already seen the defensive works of our village yesterday, plus a hundred powerful crossbows, coupled with thirteen hundred guards.
I can't imagine what the villagers would still have to worry about under such circumstances.
This old man believes that if the Mountain Bandits don't have upwards of five thousand men, they probably won't even be able to enter the village!"
"There are actually thirteen hundred militiamen?" Old Man Qin asked incredulously.
"Of course, this is even after streamlining, and this old man can guarantee that no matter when, at any given time, the number of people guarding the village will not be less than five hundred!" Feng Cai extended a palm to indicate.
"My goodness, that's more than the population of our village!" Old Man Qin exclaimed.
Feng Cai smiled without speaking, clearly satisfied with Old Man Qin's surprised reaction.
"We're going back now," Old Man Qin suddenly stood up and said.
"Aren't you going to have breakfast before you leave?" Lin Yue asked.
"The sooner we arrive, the sooner the villagers will be safe.
I can't wait to go back and tell the villagers this news."
"That's fine then.
I'll send people to escort you back.
This way, you can also avoid the harassment of Mountain Bandits when you come," Lin Yue said.
"That would be even better!" Old Man Qin did not decline.
If the three of them encountered an accident on the way, the safety of the three of them was minor, but the future of the entire village's five hundred old and young was major!
Now, having someone escort him was more than satisfactory!
"Feng Cai, send five hundred men to escort them back, and deploy all the carts, donkey carts, ox carts, and so on from the village.
If they're moving here, they'll have a lot of luggage, bringing their families along," Lin Yue said.
"Yes, My Lord!" Feng Cai nodded in response, then led the three men out.
Lin Yue, having nothing to do, began to wander around the village.
He could never get enough of exploring his Fief; only in this Fief did he feel it was his own property!
Less than an hour later, Feng Cai returned.
"My Lord, the three of them have already left, and the troop led by Zhang Wenfeng is also about to arrive at the village.
Wang Hu is currently leading men to search the mountains to prevent nearby Mountain Bandits from descending to plunder.
Your hundred powerful crossbows have already been distributed.
This old man plans to use the watchtowers after the expansion," Feng Cai reported everything in detail.
"Very good, let's begin now then," Lin Yue nodded and said.
"Understood!" Feng Cai respectfully retreated to the side upon hearing this.
"Upgrade to a Level 1 Town!" Lin Yue silently recited in his heart.
γ Player, do you want to upgrade the Level 3 Village "Houjia Village" to a Level 1 Town "Houjia Town"? γ
"Yes!"
γ Upgrading... Upgrade successful! γ
There was no earth-shattering scene as imagined, and even the entire village didn't change at all.
The only change was the town's panel.
γ Town: Houjia Town
Level: 1 / 3
Population: 10000 / 100000
Area: 200 square kilometers
Public Sentiment: 95
Prosperity: 1100
Buildings: Level 2 Residential Houses: 12000 units
Lord's Mansion (Town Level) LV3
Council Hall (Town Level) LV3
Academy LV3
Blacksmith Shop LV3
Militia Camp, Elementary Barracks, Intermediate Barracks, Advanced Barracks
... γ
"How come the number of residences in the town is more than the population?" Lin Yue asked, puzzled.
"This old man had considered that My Lord would upgrade the Fief, so I took the liberty of building some extra residences.
Please punish me, My Lord," Feng Cai bowed and pleaded guilty.
"You did well.
It's already winter now, and it's not good to build more houses.
Fortunately, you prepared in advance, otherwise, I really wouldn't know what to do," Lin Yue patted his shoulder and said with a smile.
Feng Cai was indeed worthy of having been a Record Keeper in the Military Camp for over twenty years, cautious yet not lacking the boldness to act decisively.
With him as the village chief, he could venture out with peace of mind!
γ Congratulations to the player for upgrading the Level 3 Village "Houjia Village" to a Level 1 Town "Houjia Town"! γ
γ Congratulations to the player for establishing the seventh town in the Great Xia Region! γ
γ Reward: Title "Great Xia's Seventh Town"! (Player Reputation +1000, Town's chance to attract wandering people +10%) γ
γ Reward: Player receives Golden Military General Recruitment Order Γ 1 γ
Great Xia's Seventh Town!
This title not only increased his reputation but also attracted more wandering people.
As time passed, his town would gradually widen the gap with other towns!
But how could it be Great Xia's Seventh Town?
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