Release that Witch Chapter 367: The first step to building a city

Petrov stepped out of the cabin and did not smell the expected wood smell. The trestle on the side of the ship was obviously newly repaired. The original old dock doubled more than once, and no more squeaking noises when stepped on , But a reassuring snoring -- Obviously the joints between the boards are very strong, and the materials are quite thick.

After walking down dock, several guards in uniforms came over immediately. The first person looked at the family emblem hanging on the H.M.S. Lion Heart mast with two eyes. "Excuse me, are you ... Honeysuckle Family's Hull?"

"Yes," Petrov nodded. Such an inquiry made him very useful. "I am Petrov Hull. I came here at the invitation of His Highness."

"Master Iron Axe has already explained to us, please follow me," the guard gestured.

"Walk?" He froze slightly.

"Yes, the stables have been demolished," the other side said with an embarrassed smile. "Rest assured, the road in the town goes well."

Petrov quickly understood that the "good walk" in the guard's mouth was What does it mean.

The dark streets are flat and spacious, and the snow on them is swept away. Even the standing water can't see much. -- pavement seems to be made by condensing many black stones with small gaps in the middle. , After soaking in water, it looks smooth and translucent. And to his great surprise, there was more than one road like this, and one straight staggered crossroads could be seen every hundred steps. Its regularity was like a square drawn with a stroke. After walking for a quarter of an hour, he didn't see a muddy place.

Petrov was surprised to find that this small town does not correspond to what it looks like in memory.

"Sir, this is really ... Border Town?" Seth widened his eyes and looked around, "Isn't this place just a temporary residence place set up for mining?"

"It used to be this way," the guard said with a smile. "But since the palace came down, everything has changed. Like the roads in the town, construction started six months ago. Every day for that time There are thousands of people busy, and one can be built in almost a month. "

Petrov noticed that there was unbelievable pride in his tone, as if he was proud to be a member of small town.

But ... it's incredible! On both sides of the street are evenly arranged large trees. He can imagine the scene of lush leaves covering the hot sun above his head once it is summer; then the low mud house of -- and the shabby wooden hotel are gone. They are all angular brick houses, each with two to three floors, almost identical in style, it is obvious that they were built from the same batch of Stonemason.

In a year, how can he transform a barren small town into this look!

With surprise and confusion, Petrov followed the guards into the castle area, and the guides changed to a Knight wearing armor, and all of his attendants was left outside the fence.

It wasn't until stepping into the feudal lord castle that Petrov found what it was a year ago.

It doesn't seem that much has changed here. Compared to the fortress of stronghold Duke, the prince's castle is obviously much smaller.

Knight pushed the door of the sitting room and made a pleased gesture. He soon saw the prince sitting on the main seat.

His Royal Highness Roland Wimbledon.

"Welcome to Border Town," Roland smiled, "Mr. Ambassador". "

It seems that His Highness has not changed, and Petrov is relieved inexplicably. He raised his hand and stroked his chest, and saluted respectfully, "Honeysuckle Family salutes you, Your Highness."

"Sit down," the other party nodded, "I asked you to come because of a very big important event. This matter is related to the entire Western Region's future, and naturally includes Longsong Stronghold."

"Please say it."

"I plan to build a city here. The city will reach Hidden Forest in the west and Longsong Stronghold in the east, including half of Western Region. At that time, stronghold will be a stronghold in the east of the new city, and it will be the first to face the Church army The line of defense, not like the city now. "Roland stated methodically," In this vast territory, the same law must be implemented and unified management by the new city government office. No noble can intervene in the affairs of the city , Western Region Five Major Families is no exception. "

Petrov just felt shocked! One year ago, he also had the idea that -- allowed Duke Ryan to move the defense line of resistance Evil Beast's to Border Town, while using the land between the two places. But I did not expect that the prince would adopt this method a year later, and the method was more thorough than he thought. Make Longsong Stronghold a part of a city? Just imagine how amazing this city will be!

He subconsciously wanted to raise a question and swallowed it as soon as he reached his mouth. His Highness -- has told him about it and has made a decision. No one can stop him from carrying out this plan now. .

Petrov never thought of resisting the prince ... Duke Ryan's fierce defeat gave him too strong impression. He even felt that the ash-grey hair man impossible was defeated, at least ... impossible was defeated by himself. Then the only thing we can do is to seek our own interests in this huge change.

"You said that Five Major Families cannot intervene in the affairs of the city, so how can Honeysuckle work for you?"

The prince was silent for a while, until Petrov felt slightly uneasy, he chuckled out loudly, "You are really surprised me, Mr. Ambassador, whether it was previously proposed to me to redeem stronghold, or it is now revealed Positive attitudes are wise decisions rarely seen in noble.

After sighing, he converged and said seriously, "As long as Honeysuckle Family is willing to accept my governance, you can continue to help me manage the Longsong area."

"I and my father always follow your will --"

"I'm not talking about individuals, but territories." Roland interrupted, "The noble who will receive my asylum in the future will only have the ownership of the territory, but will not have the right to govern the territory. -- Whether it is law, enforcement or other policies , Are subject to the decree issued by City Hall. "

"This ..." Petrov hesitated.

"Territory can be inherited from generation to generation. Just like the title, your family can also run farms, workshops or other livelihoods. These industries together with the land belong to Honeysuckle Family and will not be infringed by others. -- This is also I promise the blessing. Except for the right of governance, the land you own has not changed in the past, and it will grow even more prosperous even under the stimulation of the new policy. "Prince continued," Of course, you can also choose to return Own territory, and then make a traditional fief noble. But when I completed the expansion of the new city and expanded outwards, the area it occupied no longer belongs to its original owner.

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