Money and commerce are an inseparable whole, and in order to increase the happiness of the people of Blackstone, it is necessary that the remuneration they earn can be exchanged for physical goods.

Therefore, while making money, a state-run market is also on the agenda, which can sell basic daily necessities in the early stage, such as salt, maltose, flour, crop seeds, poultry, agricultural tools, household utensils, and so on.

Among them, salt is an expensive commodity, and the rock salt made by Qin Song in the Sage Canyon can greatly reduce the cost of salt, so that the people can get real benefits and feel the value of paper money.

Relying on Luna's divine powers, the agricultural problem was basically solved, and the first wave of mutant barley was harvested in the next few days. As for industrial construction, Robles has also recruited hundreds of workers and is undergoing basic skills training.

As a Chinese man with the blood of infrastructure madness in his bones, Qin Songtai understands the importance of infrastructure, and now half of Daotan Town is under the control of the Black Stone Collar, so the traffic problem between the Black Stone Collar and the Daotan Town needs to be effectively improved.

If you want to get rich, build roads first.

The construction of a highway connecting Heishi Ling and Daotan Town in the Black Rock Gorge and the development of corresponding means of transport to improve the convenience of transportation will not only be of great help to the flow of goods and people, but also improve the mobility and logistical capabilities of combat units militarily.

In addition to agriculture, industry, and commerce, it is the importance of military affairs, that is, to build an arsenal in the true sense of the word, and to thoroughly standardize and scale the production of weapons and equipment, in order to meet the next challenges.

In short, if you want to develop a territory, you need to think about every aspect. This is not a person who can complete things, but fortunately, Qin Song has the full support of everyone, and only needs to put forward ideas and plans, and after discussion and supplementation, they can be assigned and let various departments start to implement.

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The two-day celebration banquet was prepared and held as scheduled.

All the combatants were present as observers. Of course, due to the large number of people, the venue of the banquet was chosen on the campus of Daotan Port, where everyone sat on the floor, and the dough was served openly, and there was a large pot of stewed vegetables, as well as wine and ale.

Almost everyone, whether a veteran or a new recruit, feels the joy of victory while enjoying the food.

It was the legendary Templar, and the terrifying Golden Idol.

But the result?

With few casualties, the Blackstone Lords were able to defeat them and capture dozens of Templars.

Who are they?

A group of ordinary people who have undergone a short period of training!

Being able to get this victory shocked everyone, but it also felt unreal.

"Mr. Cox, how do you feel?" Harald sat on the floor, holding a wooden wine glass with a scarlet wine in it, and a proud glint on his face.

And his father-in-law-to-be, Sir Cox, had a somewhat unpleasant face, he was not directly involved in the battle, but he was involved in the pre-war preparations, which was considered a logistics officer.

As a nobleman of the Duchy of Vendôme, he knew very well that the foundation of the Kingdom of Tia was the Church, that is, the Holy Spirit Knights and Templars, and their status in the Kingdom of Tia was equivalent to that of the Mage Guild in the Duchy, noble and full of glory.

When he learned of the triumph of victory and witnessed the disarmed Templars, his whole perception was completely turned upside down.

The first feeling is – how is this possible?

He knew Harald's skills too well, but he was an illegitimate child, a minor nobleman, a little nobler than ordinary people, but he couldn't compare with the mages of the Mage Guild. Even his father had to be respectful to the mages.

There are other people, I heard that they are all pirates and so on.

In his eyes, it was even worse than the rabble, garbage, scum.

But this is the same group of people who defeated the Templars?

Are you kidding?

These Templars are impersonating, right?

"Hehe......" Cox didn't dare to question, just smiled awkwardly.

"Victory, a victory against the Templars. Harald took a sip of wine and sighed with embarrassment: "I know you don't believe it, but it's the truth." The Templars, who had been looked up to by countless people, were defeated and taken prisoner before us. To be honest, even I don't think it's true, but that's the greatness of the commander and the source of my confidence. ”

"Look at our ranks, from a few dozen to hundreds now!" Harald said in a proud tone, glancing at the soldiers drinking on the school grounds, "We will surely become an invincible army that sweeps away all evil." ”

Harald is now mature and confident, and he no longer looks like the gentleman Cox remembers.

Cox also understood that he couldn't change the status quo, and he didn't have the confidence to question the facts, so he sighed faintly: "Is evil really like you said, starting to run rampant?"

"Yes, Mr. Cox. Harald nodded: "I've been in communication with my friends lately, and the situation in the Duchy is very bad, with a tidal wave of fish monsters landing on land, plundering and slaughtering. The mages of the Mage Association were almost all dispatched. But - it is a pity that there was no victory to rejoice about. ”

"My daughter, how is she?"

"Not in danger yet, your territory, oh yes. I've heard that the Mage Guild has a squad of mages stationed in your territory. ”

"That's good. Cox breathed a sigh of relief, the Mage Guild took action personally, and that should be no problem.

"With all due respect, Mr. Cox. That doesn't mean Alyssa isn't in danger. Harald's expression was solemn: "The secret you said has been confirmed, and the floating island palace that rises from the bottom of the sea is brewing more demonic minions. Those minions even attacked the naval fleet many times, and most of the current Duchy Navy has retreated to the military port, and the situation is not optimistic. ”

Sir Cox's brow furrowed and he was silent.

"But don't worry, as we purge the remnants of the enemy in Daotan. The Commander will surely build an invincible armada, destroying the spread of demons. ”

"You're so confident?"

"Yes. Harald nodded heavily: "This is the only way to solve the principality's dilemma." ”

Cox was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly said, "Who is the commander you are talking about? I have seen him from afar, and he seems to be a race I have never seen. ”

The Duchy of Vendon was of many different races, and Cox was also well-informed, and he only saw Harald talking to a tall figure from a distance, and that man made the deepest impression on him was his eyes that burned like fire.

Harald blinked his eyes and smiled mysteriously: "It's confidential, no comment." ”