"On the pull side, it's almost time to stop for a while. Saul said to Staunt and Diller, who were beside him.

"With that farming family yesterday, it seems that the current territory is just over 500 people, right?" Diller calculated, a little puzzled.

"Five hundred is enough, digest these people first, and then move on to the next stage. There are actually many problems caused by different living habits and ideological differences caused by different regions, but they have not yet been exposed. ”

"Population growth is not a good thing, and the pressure on territorial security will increase accordingly. There will inevitably be contradictions, and there will be a destroyer of order, which is inevitable brought about by human nature, or this is an inevitable problem for all intelligent races. ”

"You two usually help to watch more, once someone violates certain bottom lines, even if the other party is human, you don't have to be soft, sometimes it is far more useful to cut off a few heads directly than to warn repeatedly. Thor spoke his thoughts to his two companions.

In fact, there is a set of systems and norms in the territory, but it is not something unique to the territory, but in combination with the specific situation of the surrounding areas and the territory of the Free City, the Thor and several people sat around the table to finalize it together, and in the end it was similar to other territories.

This set of institutional norms covers many aspects from major events to trivial matters. For example, theft, robbery, wounding, murder, fornication, etc., all have the final verdict and corresponding punishment.

The whole system was introduced when Saul first pulled up the collar, and some details were modified later as appropriate. The old consultes have all completed their literacy studies, and the new consultes are currently learning.

As for the enforcers of the system, there are Inquisitions in every territory in the south, and there is an order tribunal in the Northern Freedom Alliance, which are actually institutions with similar functions, but they are just different names.

At present, the size of the territory of the Free City is not large, and the rule of law is still like many small territories, relying on the Protector Corps to maintain the daily order of the territory, as well as a series of processes such as conviction and execution.

Of course, although each territory in this continent has a relevant legal system, the personal will of the lord is actually above the legal system. Just like the original Diller in the town of Falling Eagle in the territory of Finro, he was sentenced to be hanged by the local lord for stealing cattle.

Stealing a farmer's cattle is indeed a felony in the direction of destroying the production of the territory. But as far as sentencing is concerned, depriving the thief of his life for stealing is still a bit too heavy, which is obviously the manifestation of the will of the lord.

Thor personally doesn't like these trivial things, and he himself has never liked the constraints of rules, but a territory must have relevant laws or rules, so Thor has been thinking about where to kidnap a good talent.

What Thor had just explained to Staunt and Diller was telling them not to be concerned about their attitude towards transgressors, and not to be afraid of being a human because they were aliens.

"You're going out again?" said Stein, who asked a different question.

"Sort of, at least maybe I won't be there for a few months, and I'm at the threshold of being promoted to the fourth order. Saul explained.

The reason why Thor has not fallen asleep during this period of time is mainly because he is waiting for the population of the territory to reach a certain number, and he can leave with peace of mind after the situation is roughly stable, and now it is almost time.

After listening to Saul's words, Stant and Diller were a little silent, and in the end there was nothing to say.

Every promotion can be a farewell, and ordinary comforts are meaningless.

"Damn, you'd better come back quickly, or you'll not be able to make a mess of it. Diller grumbled.

"The dwarf is right, I'd rather go to the wilderness and bleed than be wrapped up in these things. Staunt answered.

"What's so wrong with this? After the current population of 500 stabilizes, we will gradually expand and develop based on this. The development direction and system are roughly already there, just use them, and what you have to do is nothing more than continuous improvement. ”

"The reason why I have not raised the issue of collecting taxes from the people is actually to prevent me from coming back. It was only after the lord began to collect taxes from the people under his rule that the subordination between them was truly established. ”

"If I don't come back, a few of you push a lord out by yourself, and the others just need to be there to help, this kind of life is actually much more stable than you wandering around. In terms of taxes, you can collect them symbolically. ”

"I'll leave all my stuff with Beth, and set aside a large amount of money, and if you have anything to spend, just ask her for money. ”

"The territory will not be short of money for a long time, you can manage it well, and you can enjoy it for at least ten years. ”

"But no matter how you play, I'd suggest you don't break up easily. Living in this world, sometimes the lack of strength is not a big deal, as long as you have a heart to pursue strength, the trustworthy companions in this process are truly rare. ”

"What does it matter if you really can't play it in the end? if someone else comes to fight or the population loses the territory and can't sustain it, just throw it away and leave, there is nothing to feel sorry for, just go through a long adventure. ”

Saul is saying it lightly, but Staunt and Diller are feeling a toothache, and this guy is throwing off the burden again.

"Then let's do it first, we'll see you off when you're gone. Seeing Goblin Scott approaching in the distance, as if he had something to say, Stint and Diller nodded at Scott and then turned and walked away.

"Your Excellency. Scott stepped forward and gave a solemn salute.

"What's the matter?" said Saul, who had always had a good impression of Scott.

As the only goblin in the territory, his mentality has always been very stable, and his work is also conscientious and impressive. Even in the previous territory defense battles, he had a brave shot and performed well, which was in great contrast with the subjective evaluation of the goblin clan on the mainland.

"I would like to apply for a new errand on the side of what I am currently responsible for, and I would like to request a significant fee from you. Scott's posture was low, and there seemed to be an inexplicable fanatical adoration in his tone.

At present, Scott has broken away from the distribution point and has begun to take charge of the trade side, which is nothing more than the collection of taxes from some stalls, the contact and exchange with foreign merchants, and so on.

"Oh, what errand, how much money do you need?" Thor raised an eyebrow with interest.

"I want to lead someone to build a lord's mansion, and the funds need at least about 100,000 silver coins. This estimate is a rough estimate I made after collecting some consumables, and it may increase later, so I hope that the lord will let me take the lead in this matter. ”

"You're still proficient in architecture?" asked Thor subconsciously.

"No, I'm ashamed, my lord, I don't know much about architecture. However, there is a master builder from Moganda, who once built a lord's house for the local lords, and now chooses to settle in the territory of the Free City because of his old age. ”

"I was sure to convince him to get involved and complete the last work of his life. However, he is only good at the field of construction, and he needs to have a lead in the movement and organization of personnel in the territory. Scott replied truthfully.

Lord's Palace?

Saul hadn't really thought about it, and in his opinion it should be a matter of personal enjoyment. And for Saul, who has suffered all kinds of hardships, what to eat, what to wear, and what to live in has always been something he has been too lazy to spend, so that he has never thought about it.

"My lord, this is a very meaningful matter, and you can improve the quality of life with your family. But more importantly, externally, the grandeur of the Lord's Mansion can also be regarded as the signboard and façade of the territory, which is a very necessary thing for the development of the territory. ”

Seeing Saul's thoughtful look, Scott hurriedly added.

It's not a whim, it's just that some powerful businessmen who come and go, occasionally propose to visit the Lord's Mansion, or admire the grandeur of the Lord's Mansion. Scott was often embarrassed to answer, and he couldn't tell anyone that the lord lived with the commoners.

Although thrift is a virtue, the problem is that Scott gradually discovers that Lord Thor is not thrifty, but does not think about it at all, or does not think about it at all.

Recently, it is said that the lord went to the land of knights, and relied on mysterious deception to amass a large amount of wealth with a wave of his hand at will.

After the shock, Scott felt that he had to stand up and take advantage of the money in the lord's hand to completely solve this embarrassing matter, otherwise if he didn't mention it, I was afraid that no one in the entire territory would mention it.

The meaning of Scott's words was instantly clear, and it was nothing more than a façade.

"Isn't it too hard for you to suddenly increase your workload?" asked Thor, who was not sure.

"No, my lord, I am only responsible for command, coordination and scheduling, and it is my honor to serve your lordship. Seeing Saul loosen his mouth, Scott finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Well, I'll be away for a while, but I'll keep enough money in Beth. It's up to you to preside over this, and if you have any expense needs, just go straight to Beth when the time comes. Thor agreed.

"Thank you for your trust, and I will do my best to do this well. Scott saluted and left.

In fact, Scott is still a little selfish, in his opinion, the status has risen, and the corresponding pomp must also be up. Even if it is not for vanity and enjoyment, but the manifestation of status depends on these luxurious things.

And the group of people around the lord probably won't pay attention to these except himself. If you don't mention it, if you want to build a better residence to improve your life in the future, you won't be able to build it, and you can't live better than the lord.

The crowd around him suddenly became noisy, and Thor turned his head to look, it seemed that another group of merchants from another territory had spontaneously formed a team and came to trade in the Free City.

It came at the right time, and the addition of a new population here would definitely make them feel refreshed, and it would be better if they could keep a few merchants.

Looking at the caravan and the cargo, Thor laughed, because he noticed that Petty's little shiitake mushroom had also arrived, and was following the thieves in the group.

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