Dragon's Back City, built on the top of a hill, has expanded several times more than it was three years ago.

The walls that originally enclosed the foot of the mountain have long since been demolished, and a large number of new buildings have been built along the hillside to the plain below, and continue to expand outward.

Textile mills, steel mills, fertilizer factories, machinery factories, and processing factories are lined up in the city, as well as countless shops, hospitals, schools, and shrines, all of which have been carefully planned and built to advance towards an industrialized city.

There are still large tracts of vacant land outside the city, which have only been filled in and marked for the foundation, which is reserved for future urban planning.

The train station of Dragonspine City is more than ten miles away from the castle on the top of the hill, and it is still a relatively desolate suburb.

After the steam train entered the station, Wren waited for a while, and after letting the other passengers leave first, he woke up Akaland, who was pretending to be asleep at first, but then really asleep, and the two got off the train together.

"Boss!"

"Lord Duke!"

There was already a large group of men waiting on the platform, led by Cronouan, who was wearing blue armor.

In the adaptation of the ultramarines the year before last, he was appointed by Rennes as the company commander of the third company of the country, and currently leads two combat teams to take turns stationed in Longji City, twenty-four extreme warriors stand behind him, salute in unison, and the human wall composed of tall and strong bodies is daunting.

Wren nodded at Cronouan, his gaze sweeping over each Ultramarine.

Now the total number of extreme warriors under his command has reached two hundred and forty, which is much more than the original target number of recruits.

The two hundred and forty Ultramarines were reorganized into four companies, each led by four company commanders.

Each company has 60 people, under the jurisdiction of five teams, each team has 12 people, and consists of ten extreme fighters, a captain and a deputy captain to form a complete combat team, which is the smallest unit in the extreme war group.

The other three company commanders were Sicarius, Tyrion and Otto.

Among them, the first company of Sicarlius was Wren's personal guard company, which had the strongest combat effectiveness and was stationed in Glamorgan most of the time, the second and third companies were about the same strength, and they were stationed in Longji City, the capital of the principality, in turn, and the company commander was also the supreme commander of all the transcendent legions in the seven cities of the principality, and the fourth company was a recruit company, which was generally trained in the Kongo Fort on the Seine Plateau.

Otto, the commander of the 4th Company, was one of the first thirteen Ultramarines to follow Wren and the third to be promoted to a legend, with a tough, low-key but extremely patient personality, and the highest-level mentor in the warband, best suited to train recruits.

After several years of training and adaptation, the system of the Extreme War Group has also matured day by day.

There are a total of twenty combat squads, and each team of Ultramarines will not act alone when they are out fighting or patrolling, and in most cases, there will be a company of Lance Knight as an auxiliary.

The two sides fight together, and the Ultramarines have the dominance.

The Knights of the Spear Wing were also adapted to a company model, with twelve cavalrymen in each team, but the number of people in a company was one hundred and twenty, which was twice as many as the Ultramarines.

And above the company, battalions were also set up.

Five companies with a total of 600 men formed a battalion, and Wren already had two battalions, and the total number of the Knights of the Spear Wing exceeded 1,200 men, that is, there were ten companies, and they were increasing every month.

The position of the Glamorgan Territory and Dragonspine City is the most important, so there are two teams of Ultramarines and a company of Spearwing Knights stationed on a daily basis. The other six cities of the Duchy of Augustus are also home to a team of Ultramarines and a company of Lance Knights, which rotate once a quarter.

In addition, there are roughly the same number of transcendents, about fifteen hundred.

Most of them were natives of Congatro, who had been recruited by Wren to form a lower level of city sheriffs and guards.

Today, the total number of extraordinary troops under Wren's command is close to 3,000.

Not to mention that in the Congatro Kingdom, even if you look at the empire, this is an extremely powerful and extraordinary force, and no one dares to underestimate it.

Akalande followed Wren out of the car, with a hint of horror in his eyes.

He had seen Ultramarines many times, and he was no stranger, but he was not familiar with it either, because all Ultramarines were loyal to Wren and never had much contact with anyone other than Wren. Such loyalty is comparable to that of fanatics and gods, but Wren is only a mortal, and it is difficult to understand what means he used to raise such a powerful and loyal transcendent army.

Every time he saw the Ultramarines, Akaran was shocked by the strength of these barbarian warriors.

A legend is not scary, what is scary is that there is a whole group of legends!

Even the weakest member of the Ultramarines is equivalent to a high-level pinnacle transcendent, and he may attack the legend at any time. In the past two or three years, Akaland has discovered that at least five Ultramarines have suddenly been promoted to legends, and I don't know how many legends I have never seen!

They put on the armor that Wren created himself, and used the Rambo gun that Wren "invented", and their combat effectiveness increased tenfold!

During the invasion of Wezeland a few years ago, Akalande saw firsthand the power of the Ultramarines. At that time, there were only thirteen extreme warriors, and now the number has skyrocketed, and it is guessed that there are at least more than two hundred people, and the strength of the entire extreme war group will be amazing!

He looked at Wren's back, and he still had the same impenetrable feeling as before, as if he was shrouded in a mysterious and dazzling aura, and he only felt unfathomable.

Wren looked at a man beside Cronouan.

He is in his early thirties, and although he is an extraordinary person, he is only a second-level ranger, and his strength is quite mediocre, and he can't beat any spear-winged knight. Dressed in a neat gray uniform and straight trousers, he was full of spirits and exuded a gentle and wise temperament.

"Mayor Bezmok. ”

Wren called out his name, his brow furrowed slightly, "What are you doing at the station?" I have stressed many times, I will send someone to find you if there is something, and there is no need to make such a false courtesy. ”

This man is the mayor of Dragonspine City.

Three years ago, Wren announced an open recruitment for administrative officials, and Bizmok, a commoner, received the highest score in that bizarre exam, and was so impressed by the interview that Wren was immediately appointed as the first mayor of Dragonspine City.

Later, Bizmok's performance also lived up to expectations.

His strength is indeed mediocre, but he has wisdom and skillful political skills that are difficult for ordinary people to inspire, not only can well understand Wren's industrialization concept, but also implement Wren's will to carry out the plan.

Dragonspine City has grown faster than Wren had expected, and is the fastest and most effective of the seven cities in the principality.

Every year, Wren evaluates the mayor's performance and the performance of his key officials.

Several other mayors have changed, and the bureau chief and other officials under the city hall have changed I don't know how many, and only a very few people have been able to pass many assessments and have been working until now.

Bizmok is one of them.

After a few years as mayor, Wren was very satisfied with him.

The Soul Eye also confirmed that this person had no other mind, so they gave the other party greater power to coordinate the development of other cities in the principality. This commoner-born mayor is essentially the former prime minister of Rennes, with great power and high spirits, and has become an inspirational model for the commoners of the principality.

In order to protect this rare talent, Wren also asked the extreme warriors stationed in Dragonspine City to ensure his safety, and there are two extreme warriors by his side at all times, and the salary is not high.

Even, Wren planned to canonize Bizmok as a baron at the end of the year and carve out a territory in Glamorgan, which was not only a reward for his outstanding political achievements, but also an example to attract more talent.

However, Bizmok's appearance at the station made Wren mutter.

Ultramarines can know the location of the original at any time, and it is normal for them to rush to the station without telling anyone outside, not even the mayor.

He took the train this time on a temporary initiative and did not inform others.

Bizmok was able to arrive at the station in time to greet him, apparently knowing his whereabouts in advance, and as expected, it should be news from the side of Stream City, which shows the depth of his control over the principality.

This is not a good sign.

"He's drifting a little. ”

Wren was displeased, and it wasn't obvious to him.

However, Bizmok was keenly aware of the change in his expression, and immediately became genuinely afraid, knowing that his kindness had caused Wren's dissatisfaction.

He hurriedly explained: "Lord Duke, I was checking the construction progress of the new factory nearby in the afternoon, and it happened that the railway was opened to traffic today, and the first train arrived at Longji City Station. ”

"Really?" Wren was noncommittal.

He glanced at Cronouan next to him, and the other party responded in his heart through the symbiosis of the original body, Bizmok did have official business around him.

Wren, however, doesn't believe it.

The Soul Eye could see very clearly, at least Bizmok wasn't telling the truth, and it was likely that he had deliberately arranged his trip near the station.

"It seems that his baronial title and fief will be pushed back a bit, and we will talk about it in the future. ”

Wren didn't want to pursue it any further.

He stepped out of the platform and got into Bezmok's official car, half a company of spear-winged knights riding bronze pegasus to clear the way, and Ultramarines following to the left and right.

"Lord Duke......"

"It turned out to be the Duke traveling, no wonder even the Spear Wing Knight was dispatched!" many people whispered, and they stopped to look at the car, as if they saw Wren in the car.

Under the awe-inspiring gaze of passers-by, the convoy entered the city along the avenue and drove towards Longji Fort on the top of the mountain.

Along the way, Bizmok traveled with the car.

He began to report to Wren on the recent development of Longji City in the car, without looking at the documents, all kinds of population and financial data were casually reported, as well as the progress of a series of engineering projects, all of which were recorded in his mind, and the report was in good order, and the data was not bad at all.

Wren admires Bizmok as he gets into the work, with a clean and clear focus and excellent results.

The overview of the entire Dragonspine City, Bizmok knows it well.

This shows his dedication to his work.

This can also be confirmed by the Ultramarines who protect Bezmok, who is a workaholic who has a full schedule during the day, constantly running in and out of Dragonspine City, and staying busy until late at night. Sometimes I don't even go home, I just sleep in the office, and the next day I wake up full of energy and continue to work, as if I have inexhaustible energy.

Dragonspine City has developed so fast, at least three percent of the credit is due to Bizmok.

The car drove into Dragon's Back Fort.

Wren got out of the car and entered this small castle, he rarely stayed overnight here, only teleported to stay for a few hours when he had something to do, so there were not many servants, and he directly used the castle as the office of the town hall.

Ultramarines and Spearwing Knights are also stationed at Dragonspine Castle to guard the teleportation array.

There was a Wren office in the castle, and he continued to listen to Bizmok's report, making decisions on several of his requests, and finally finishing the day's work.

In the evening, Wren had a sumptuous dinner arranged in the halls of Dragonspine Castle.

The main officials of Bizmok and Dragonspine City, as well as the municipal officials of the lower levels, a total of dozens of people, received invitations. At the banquet, Wren encouraged his officials and secretly screened them with the eye of his soul to see if there was anything unusual among them.

Every once in a while, he would regularly gather officials to weed out traitors and moths from the ranks.

At the beginning, some ill-intentioned people were often found out, and they were tried and punished by thunder, and even directly sentenced to death.

Later, the officials gradually became aware of the methods of the Duke.

It's both unpredictable and mysterious.

They trembled one by one, and no longer dared to cheat and cheat, and used the power in their hands for personal gain, and anyone who did so did not end well, without exception.

After a few "purifications", Wren was rarely able to find the moth.

The same is true for tonight's banquet.

Everything is normal, the officials laugh and laugh, and although many people are uneasy in their hearts, those who dare to attend the dinner are generally fine, and they are above board and not empty-minded.

Wren sat down on the throne and nodded slightly in satisfaction.

Bizmok, who was in first place on the left, noticed Wren's expression and secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, knowing that he had passed today's test.

He stood up with his glass in his hand and said in a loud voice: "Colleagues, let us toast the Duke and congratulate your first son, Prince Rex, on the birth of your first son!

"Good ......"

"Congratulations to the Duke!"

Dozens of officials stood up and applauded, and Wren, who was holding a wine glass and facing upwards, smiled with congratulations on his face, for fear that he would lag behind others.

"Thank you for your blessings. Wren responded with a smile and raised his glass.

When everyone had drunk all the wine, he announced, "Thanks to everyone's hard work and outstanding performance, I can see that Dragonspine City is getting better and better." I have always been rewarded for meritorious service, and just as the middle of the year is approaching, all the officials of the Longji City Hall will receive a bonus, which ranges from one month's salary to half a year according to the performance assessment. ”

Wren looked at Bizmok, "Mayor, you draw up a list and budget as soon as possible, and I will send the bonus after I sign it." ”

"Yes, sir!" said Bizmok, bowing, his eyes full of surprise.

The officials in the hall were also overjoyed.

Wren's rule is strict, the requirements for officials are very harsh, and they are not allowed to stretch out their hands indiscriminately, and there is only one reason why they are willing to stay and continue to work, that is, Wren gives too much money!

Even the lowest-level clerk in the town hall has a monthly salary equivalent to more than five times that of an ordinary worker, as well as various benefits, such as house allocation, allowances, heating bills, overtime pay, free hospital treatment, etc., and one person's salary can support the whole family of more than a dozen people.

There is no such good job outside, which is both decent and lucrative, and countless people are rushing to break their heads.

The highest-ranking mayor has a basic monthly salary of hundreds of gold alone, plus various welfare bonuses, and the annual salary is more than two thousand gold dong!

Not to mention the power in the hands of officials, so that their status is superior, even more glorious than those nobles with false titles.

As the mayor, Bizmok will definitely get the highest-grade half-year bonus, at least six or seven hundred gold guilders, he has not accumulated much wealth from a civilian background, and he is ready to buy the best villa for himself and his family, how can he not be happy?

Officials at other levels also have more or less a dozen or dozens of gold shields.

This windfall suddenly pushed the atmosphere in the hall to a climax, and the officials cheered happily and patted Wren's ass in a different way.

Wren smiled and accepted the officials' praise.

To put it bluntly, this is actually "high salary and incorruptibility", you can't rely on the screening of the soul eye to oppress the people under you to work, but also give the money in place, so that they can really work hard. Blindly high-pressure policies may be extremely effective in the short term, but in the long run, they will inevitably collapse.

Anyway, the money that was thrown out will be recovered from the fruits of their hard work.

Wren didn't want to pocket the tax revenue of the Duchy of Augustus, and finally invested in the construction of the Duchy, he just grasped the macro control, and even invested tens of millions of gold dong in the early stage, making a loss-making business.

In the process, the standard of living of the people of the principality increased dramatically, and the people changed their faith and became more and more religious, providing the goddess of magic with a great deal of faith power.

After the dinner, Wren ascended to the top floor of Dragonspine Fort.

He looked down at the city, and at night Longji City was lit up with thousands of lights, which was the gas lamp vigorously popularized by the mechanical union, and all the streets were also equipped with the same gas street lamp, looking from afar, there was already a feeling of a city that never sleeps.

At night, more than a dozen temples of the Goddess of Magic are scattered throughout the districts.

Wren's soul eye was in full swing, looking out over the city.

Whether the residents were at home or walking on the road, whether they were men, women and children, most of them had a purple illusory fire above their heads, spreading towards the heights, converging into a huge power of faith and submerging into the void, leading to a distant unknown space.

According to the habit of the past three years, Wren began to pray silently, looking through the layers of void to the heights, and vaguely saw a magnificent and magnificent kingdom of God.

The vague shadow of Vegus Triad appeared in front of his eyes, and it gradually became clear, and the stunning face under the veil of mystery showed an indescribable smile at him.

The apparition lasted for a few minutes and did not disappear until the prayer was over.

Wren was accustomed to this kind of vision when praying, but the goddess never responded, and could only watch from a distance and could not get close, probably thinking that it was not yet time.

"The gods are really insatiable, so much faith is not enough, and I don't know how to feed her. Wren complained to himself, turned and went downstairs to the teleportation array in the castle, and returned to the empire.