System: Build My Own Territory-Chapter 655 - 235: Spoils of War (10,000 Words) (4)

Chapter 655: Chapter 235: Spoils of War (10,000 Words) (4)

Lynn stood up and nodded, "Arrange a hundred cavalry and two hundred light infantry to escort them back to the territory in advance."

They still had to go to two other manors.

It was naturally inconvenient to transport a large amount of goods.

And to have the slaves follow them.

As for whether there would be any escape or resistance during the escort,

Lynn was never worried.

With a hundred cavalry in standard plate armor and two hundred fully armed light infantry,

facing two thousand unarmed peasants,

to suppress them would be too simple!

Wesley responded, "Yes, Master, I will arrange it right away."

Lynn nodded and watched Wesley retreat and go afar to start arranging their respective assigned squad leaders.

After a while.

Teams of peasants were gathered in front of the manor estate.

Their figures were stooped, cheeks deeply sunken, and cheekbones protruding.

A layer of dry skin clung tightly to their bony frames.

Obviously.

The Manor Lord, to exploit their labor, hadn’t let them have a full meal for a long time.

Looking at the squads of cavalry and infantry in standard plate armor,

there was not much fear in their eyes, more numbness and confusion.

Since these soldiers did not kill them,

it meant they still had some use.

Nothing more than,

going from this manor to another and continuing to be peasants.

On Wesley’s command, the soldiers began to drive these peasants.

The peasants either carried bags of items on their backs,

or pushed carts of wooden beds,

or led carts filled with horses and cattle...

Over two thousand people formed a long line, moving along the road ahead.

Watching the procession leave,

Lynn mounted his horse again, urged Mo Ying underneath him, and headed towards the next manor.

With Wesley and Earl in charge, he could have returned to the territory in advance.

But thinking of the rare chance to leave the territory,

he could take the opportunity to explore the map outside his territory in advance.

Indeed.

If he found a mine nearby that could be exploited,

he could plan for it in advance.

Until night fell.

Sweeping clean the last Will Manor.

Lynn, along with Red and others, headed back to the territory.

Although some accidents occurred while annexing Will Manor,

dozens of guards refused to submit,

preferred death as resistance.

Then he could only fulfill their wishes!

Under the pressure of the heavy infantry assault, dozens of guards barely stirred a ripple.

Eventually, they fell in pools of blood.

In the face of absolute power, they were just putting up a last stand!

As he had previously speculated,

the number of peasants acquired from the three manors nearly reached six thousand!

What does this mean?

It means,

the labor force on his territory would surge!

One must know, there are only nine thousand three hundred people on his territory now.

He just needs to wait for the six thousand to settle in his territory,

develop a sense of belonging,

and gradually increase loyalty.

Then he can expand the army again!

He can expand the army again without needing to be as cautious as before,

only recruiting one or two hundred soldiers each time to ensure the territory’s production.

He can recruit a thousand soldiers with good physical fitness in one go!

If weapons and armor are equipped accordingly,

the territory’s military strength will be significantly enhanced!

Thinking of this,

Lynn’s heart was filled with anticipation.

The battle for imperial authority was imminent.

He needed a stronger armed force!

To face the impending chaos, to protect his own safety, and his piece of territory.

Under the night sky,

the soldiers held torches in their hands, some riding horses, some walking on the edges,

illuminating the gravel path under the peasants’ feet.

Lacking food to satiate their hunger, and their bodies extremely thin and weak,

the peasants’ pace was not fast.

Until late at night,

Lynn and others passed through a woodland,

arriving at the outpost fortress Avery was constructing with the stonemason workshop.

Although the outpost fortress had just excavated the building foundations,

he could clearly feel the role of this outpost fortress.

It could be said.

Any team wanting to pass through this road in the forest must pass by the outpost fortress gate.

It could serve as a guard alert,

and could also have archers arranged within it as a defensive fortification to resist enemies!

Satisfied with a few glances, Lynn withdrew his gaze.

And continued towards the city wall dozens of miles away.

Though far from the city wall,

Lynn could still see the faint glowing flames burning on top of the city wall.

Lynn’s heart slightly relaxed.

Until entering the iron gate, which opened with a heavy creaking sound.

Lynn and his group entered the Weng City.

The iron gate closed with a heavy ’bang’.

Only then did Lynn feel a strong and comforting sense of security!

Even though he led a fully armed force outside the territory,

there was always the possibility of encountering all kinds of unknown dangers!

Or, a larger force of heavy cavalry.

Or, a rain of arrows covering the sky and ground.

And so on.

Only behind the city walls would he have a chance to fend them off.

Lynn exhaled hot breath.

Looking at Wesley and Rose, who stayed to guard the territory,

he instructed, "Temporarily keep these peasants and captives around the Weng City."

"Keep a watchful eye on them, and if anyone stirs trouble, execute them immediately!"