Wizard Lords: Building an Empire starts from the panel

The years go by very quickly, two months pass by in a blink of an eye, and spring comes quietly.

The meandering Musta River has thawed, and its gurgling water is full of spring vitality. Hydraulic workshops were built along the river. Although construction has not started due to limited water flow, Li Wei was full of confidence in his masterpieces.

Countless farmers are working hard in the vast river valleys and plains. Many of the new farm tools Levi built in the winter finally came into use.

The curved shaft plow greatly increases the effectiveness and speed of plowing in the territory. The residents learned and used the long farming method under Master Li Wei's repeated orders, and the columbine became a hot commodity during the sowing period.

The steel output of the Ironworks Workshop in the Greystone Territory continues to rise, and the current daily output is close to one ton.

The basic-level extraordinary equipment production line in Fort Monterey has not fallen behind. It has successfully produced 60 sets of basic-level extraordinary armors, 70 basic-level extraordinary lances, and 100 basic-level extraordinary long swords.

The current private army of Fort Monterey can be said to be full of martial virtue. There are 60 fully armed third-level soldiers equipped with at least two or more pieces of extraordinary equipment. Even an ordinary viscount must take this force seriously.

It can be said that the silver-moon-level werewolf Helimu, who made Li Wei extremely embarrassed last time, did not dare to confront these 60 third-level regular soldiers who were armed to the teeth.

In addition, Li Wei also has two senior fourth-level subordinates and Fat Zi who has been promoted to fifth level. The comprehensive strength far exceeds that of ordinary barons, and is about to catch up with the weakest viscount.

Master Li Wei, who was patrolling around, looked at the prosperous scene in the territory and became increasingly satisfied. These are his territory and his property.

At this time, cavalry captain Harland suddenly galloped towards him.

"My Lord Baron, here is a letter from Earl Norton."

"Oh?" Levi picked up the envelope and couldn't wait to open it. Every time Earl Norton sent news, it was very important.

Levi browsed the contents of the letter, his face uncertain. After a long while, Levi finally finished reading everything and sighed heavily.

"Lord Baron, is there any bad news?"

"Yes and no, let's go. Let's go back to Fort Monterey first. We'll call Uncle Bellam and Grandpa Pedro later, and we'll do the total together."

Soon, Levi and Harland returned to Fort Monterey together, and called the captain of the guard, Bellam, and the old butler Pedro into the conference room.

“Earl Norton’s letter this time mainly contains two things.

The first thing is that the reward for killing Helimu last time has been reduced. Under the operation of Earl Norton, the Gray Stone Territory is now officially divided into the Monterey family's fiefdom. "

"Congratulations, Lord Baron!" The three of them said in unison with happy faces.

"Haha, this is the result of everyone's joint efforts. Uncle Bellam and Uncle Harland, I have decided to reward you two with a village as a food."

"Thank you, Lord Baron!"

"Grandpa Pedro, I plan to appoint you as the General Manager of the four territories of Black Mountain, Huiyan, Tangquan and Yinsong, and reward you with 500 gold coins."

"Little Levi", Pedro's eyes were red and he was a little excited.

"This is the last time I call you this. The old lord always wanted to be granted the title of Viscount during his lifetime, but unfortunately, he had bad luck. Until the end, he only had this Montenegrin territory.

And you have successfully brought the Monterey family to a higher level at a young age. I believe that in my lifetime, I will be able to see the day when you realize Sir Alex's long-cherished wish! "

Hearing this, everyone present fell silent. Old Gareth, as a Knight of the Sun, had been sitting in the Black Mountain Territory for fifteen years, but he never had the opportunity to make meritorious deeds. In the end, due to the recurrence of old injuries, he died on the bed with regrets.

"Grandpa Pedro, I will definitely fulfill my grandfather's unfinished wish and leave the name of the Monterey family on the stone tablet in the hall of the Kingdom's Noble Council!"

After several people calmed down slightly, Levi continued, "The next step is about the war situation between the kingdom and the orc empire."

Harland and Bellam couldn't help but sit up straight.

"As far as our Green County is concerned, the various orc divisions were defeated one after another as early as a month ago. The small and medium-sized orc tribes near the border are no longer able to invade in the near future."

Everyone couldn't help but nodded after hearing this. Earl Norton was still very capable. With his support, counterweight trebuchets were fully rolled out in Green County, and the situation in the county was quickly reversed.

Now the business activity in Green County has returned to 70% to 80% of the pre-war level, which proves the good situation of Green County.

"In addition, not only our Green County, but many border counties in the north have also stabilized the situation. After all, the other party is just a small and medium-sized tribe of orcs sending troops to feint to attack. Although the number is large, the quality is still slightly insufficient.

However, the most critical thing is our northeast, the five newly expanded counties more than 20 years ago.

Didn’t His Majesty the King send a lot of reinforcements to the Marquis of Ashan a month ago? Marquis Ashan suppressed the main force of the Orc Empire and recovered a lot of lost territory.

But the latest news shows that the old Beast King of the Orc Empire has raised an army in the country and marched south, and is about to join the previous main army of the Orc Empire.

It will take some time to mobilize reinforcements from the hinterland counties and the southwest border. The kingdom decided to first mobilize reinforcements from our northern counties that have stabilized the situation to support the Marquis of Ashan.

From what Earl Norton means, we probably can't avoid this. But you have a choice, either send some cannon fodder to follow in the water, or take your wealth and gamble. Lord Norton would look after us if we chose to take the gamble, and he would help us find a good home in Yorkshire. "

"My Lord Baron, what do you mean?"

"I'm actually more inclined to give it a try." Levi paused and added: "After all, the opportunity is rare."

Cavalry Captain Harland nodded and agreed: "Yes, the old Lord has not waited for a chance for more than ten years, but Lord Baron, you must not be careless. After all, swords have no eyes on the battlefield."

But the old Pedro, who had just hoped that Levi would fulfill Gareth's long-cherished wish, objected:

"Lord Baron, our Montenegrin Territory's strength is limited. This battlefield is like a gambling table. The stakes are as big as the chips. I don't want you to risk your own life with your small fortune."

Bellam pondered for a moment, then said with careful tone: "Lord Baron, I think we should focus on developing our strength at this stage. We only have three fourth-level combatants and sixty third-level regular soldiers. Our family resources are too thin."

In fact, Li Wei didn't understand that his family background was poor and he should develop first. But the Monterey family has almost reached the baron's limit, and there are many things he doesn't dare to spread anymore.

For example, further expanding steel production or selling extraordinary equipment in bulk are beyond the reach of his little Monterey Baron.

Although the Norton family treats Levi well, they are outsiders after all. Once huge interests are involved, it is still possible for them to turn their backs and eat up the Monterey family in one fell swoop.

No matter how strong the mountains are or how dry the rivers are, the only one Levi can rely on is himself!

If he could earn a viscount or even a count, then he would be able to sit on the card table of the Fontaine Kingdom as a chess player, instead of being a leek that can be harvested at will.