Chapter 232: Changing People
In fact, even if David didn't make a move, it would be impossible for the orcs to resist David's soldiers.
The equipment and combat methods of the Winter Knights are unknown to these orcs for generations, and if the backers behind the orcs do not take action, these orcs will not pose any threat to the continent of Brennia.
Unfortunately, David drove the Tomcat to blow up a few times, and he didn't see any special power from the orcs, which also made him lose interest in continuing to throw bombs.
Leaving Alcy roaming the air to strike at the regrouped orc group, David flew straight back to Snowy Castle.
Then under the gaze of Maddox and several Snow Fort knights, he jumped into the air from the fighter, and the black Tomcat fighter suddenly shrunk countless times before entering David's "body".
Then the Baron of Glamorgan landed firmly above the city wall, and stood right in front of Maddox Hawke.
"Lord Baron!"
Maddox was quick to react, and he had seen too many magical things before, whether it was the Holy Light of Lord David Glamorgan, or Arsie who could turn into a pink wyvern, or Baron Glamorgan, who could release a black giant bird, these things had already shattered his worldview, which also made Maddox's ability to accept it a lot.
"Hmm! After today, the orcs won't be threatening Snowy Fort anytime soon."
David turned to look into the distance, where the Inspector was holding his triple six-barreled Vulcan cannon to kill, and with the giant grenades thrown from time to time, the orcs couldn't inflict any threatening impact on the Spartan heavy infantry regiment.
Sylvanas on the flanks led the elven rangers and spellbreakers to clear out the orcs who wanted to attack from the flanks, and this small group of High Elves fought in the most familiar way for Maddox and others.
It's just that this small group of elves all has mysterious powers, which makes Maddox and the others secretly sigh at the strength of Winter Town.
As the battle continued, the Spartan hoplites finally engaged in close combat with the orcs, and Maddox and the others once again saw the "wealth" of Winter Town.
The armor on these heavy infantry seems to have magical protection attached to them, and when the orc weapons are slashed at these infantrymen, they cannot cause any damage to the soldiers at all, except for the flash of light.
The Spartan hoplites were in almost absolute safety, slaughtering enemies who could get close to them.
With no hope of victory in sight, the fighting spirit of the orcs gradually collapsed, and orcs began to appear on the battlefield running towards the periphery, and after seeing this scene, David knew that the battle was over......
The rest of the wrapping up will take a lot of time, and David is not going to waste time here forever, so he will start to take over Snowborne Fort and build it into the current frontier fortress of Wintertown.
The most important thing is these people in Snowy Castle!
Specially came to take over Snowfield Castle, David wanted more than just a border fortress, and he would not let go of these people in Snow Castle either.
"My ceremonial officer has gone to the capital of Tiran with a letter detailing the situation here in the Northern Plains."
After coming to the office that originally belonged to the commander of Fort Snow, later used by Maddox, and now belongs to David, David directly showdown with the former acting commander of Fort Snowfield in front of him.
"According to the current situation, if there is no accident, all the military and people's livelihood of Snow Castle will belong to me, what is your opinion on this?"
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Maddox Hawke glanced at his confidant Lemur, he had expected this situation, David Glamorgan, as a lord, could not spit out the meat that had been put in his mouth.
It's just that one thing exceeded his expectations: according to the Winter Lord, not only the original residents of Snowfield Castle, but also the other party seems to have to accept the garrison and reinforcements sent here by Irontree Castle!
He was also assigned to him by the Winter Lord?
Lemur, a close confidant, was already worried about the future of his lord, and he wanted to find an opportunity to suggest to Lord Hawke, but he couldn't
Defect to the Winter Lord! It's better than staying in Irontree Fort to be settled.
At this time, Lord Baron Glamorgan took the initiative to solicit, and this kind of opportunity should be seized!
Madness glanced at Maddox-Hawke, but Maddox-Hawk had already withdrawn his gaze at this time, lowered his head and pondered for a while: "My lord, legally speaking, there is no problem with Snow Castle being included in the territory of adults. It's just that the army and the people belong to it, I'm afraid it's not that simple."
Maddox did not refuse, let alone protest, and had already expressed his attitude.
David also heard that Maddox did not object to Baron David Glamorgan taking over all the resources of Snowfield Castle, he only said that "there will be troubles outside the law that must be solved first!"
"The original inhabitants of Snowborne Fort are good to say that these people came to the Northern Plains to reclaim new land, and they were originally going to settle here...... Your Excellency will take over Snowy Castle, and these people will naturally become your subjects."
As for the artisan farmers who received from the surrounding areas, these people were basically indentured farmers of the nobles of Iron Tree Castle, they all had contracts, they were not free people, and they could not decide where they went at will.
This is the reason why after the Molten Iron Village was destroyed by David, many villagers returned directly to the Irontree Fort.
However, in the current situation, this part of the people is considered to be the property "saved" by the Lord of Glamorgan, which means that if the Lord of Glamorgan wants to detain these people directly, it is not completely unreasonable.
If the nobles of Irontree Castle come to ask for someone with a contract, David can also ask these nobles for a "reasonable ransom", just like the Barnett family, the behind-the-scenes family of Ironwater Village, who paid the corresponding ransom afterwards.
If he doesn't pay, David can also refuse to release him.
The real trouble is still the army, this part of the people David wants to directly absorb, it can't be said that it is completely impossible, but there is really little hope.
These soldiers were the soldiers of Marquis Dudley-Morgan, the lord of Irontree, and many of them had wives, children, and parents in Irontree, making it difficult for them to join Winterfell.
"Do you have any suggestions?"
"Let the soldiers make their own choice!" Maddox happily expressed his suggestion: "Those who are willing to stay are reorganized into the army of Winter Town, and let them leave if they can't leave their families...... However, you can also ask the Lord of Irontree for a reasonable fee."
An elite soldier can cost much more than a farmer, and weapons and equipment can also be counted as a separate fee, unless Lord David-Glamorgan is not prepared to return the equipment.
However, after seeing the combat effectiveness of the soldiers of Wintertown and the new weapons and equipment, Maddox did not think that the Baron of Glamorgan could afford the ordinary equipment.
"If this is up to you, how long will it take?"
Maddox realized that this was a formal invitation from Baron Glamorgan, and at the same time a test of whether he was truly committed to himself, and also of his ability.
"It depends on how much the adults are prepared to pay."
If Davy asks for a high price, he may have to spend more time haggling; If the price is right, then the transaction can be completed in half a month.
"I don't want money, I want people!"
David didn't need gold or silver, he needed more people to fill his domain, so his offer to the Marquis Dudley-Morgan was: "The farmers and artisans I have here at present, no matter how many people you want to bring back, send me the same number of young men."
As for the soldiers, a soldier will have to exchange five young men or ten children, and as a discount, the weapons and equipment will be discounted by the Marquis Dudley-Morgan, half sold and half given!
If there is a family that does not want to pay and does not want to hand over the contract to David, Davy is confident that the Marquis Dudley-Morgan will make those people willingly complete the deal.
Marquis Dudley-Morgan, the ruler of Irontree Castle, would certainly not refuse a deal, as he could not afford such a large military loss. Even the lords of Irontree Castle have to pay a "ransom", and you Iron Tree Castle are expensive
The clan still wants to pay the bills?
As for whether these populations will allow the rapid development of Winter Town? At this time, the Iron Tree Fort should not be able to take care of these things, and the rising momentum of Winter Town cannot be suppressed at all, which they should also be aware of.
After explaining these things, David asked the former Snowfield Castle Commander to deal with the matter.
After Maddox and Lemur left the office, David commanded into the dark corner, "Keep an eye on him, watch him be, but don't interfere with his movements."
"Understood!"
Vanessa's figure flickered in the corner, and the growing Assassin left the office as Gareth came in to report.
Vanessa Van Cleef was in Snowborne Castle, only David and Edwin knew about it, and Vanessa's mission was to observe in Snowborne Castle and collect all kinds of information at the same time.
But now she's given a more important task: to assess whether Maddox Hawke really wants to defect to Baron David Glamorgan.
This observation will determine what kind of treatment Maddox will receive in Winter Town in the future.
After explaining the matter, David was not ready to stay in Snowfield Castle any longer.
The garrison, reconstruction and other work here need to be arranged back to Winter Town, and after the orc forces are completely defeated, the Northern Plains should be calm for a while.
On top of that, he also wanted to see how Tony's test robot was doing.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he returned to Winter Town, he ushered in a new person: a guy wearing a wide brown cloak who covered his whole body and couldn't even see his face clearly.