Knight Lord: Start with Daily Intelligence

In this dark and desperate world, peaceful and tranquil life is impossible.

If nothing happens for a year, it's probably brewing something big.

For example, if a village suddenly becomes harmonious and loving, united and helpful, with high enthusiasm for farming, and actively paying taxes, then there's no doubt, it's probably plagued by Slaanesh.

In this world, a life that is too peaceful makes people feel uneasy.

On the other hand, some threats in the forest, with crises everywhere, can't make the situation much worse. At worst, we'll just meet soldiers with generals and dams with earth.

The territory now has two divinely chosen knights, so even if there are some powerful and terrifying monsters in the beast horde, we can still cope.

As long as those legendary lords who are famous throughout the entire beastman race don't appear, Black Forest Territory will most likely be able to withstand it.

And those true legendary beastman lords probably wouldn't bother to attack a small frontier pioneering territory. Duchies and Elector Count territories are their targets, or at the very least, a County.

So Su Li continued to say to Hiluth: "The hidden dangers in the forest cannot be eliminated. Let's clear them little by little. The arrival of the Green Field Knights may be able to provide us with some assistance."

Hiluth nodded. Life in the Frontier Prince Territory is like this. This fertile and vast land provides fertile fields, but also breeds a large number of monsters and dangers. Farming and fighting are the norm that every pioneering territory must face.

"Then I will arrange for you to meet with them."

"Go. Before meeting with the Green Field Knights, arrange for Oliver to see me first."

Choosing a garrison location for the Green Field Knights and negotiating with them still requires listening to Oliver's opinion.

Hiluth's efficiency was extremely high, and she quickly arranged everything.

The Iron-Blooded Prime Minister of Black Forest Territory arrived in front of Su Li in just over ten minutes, and saluted Su Li, saying: "Greetings, Lord, may the light of the Goddess be with you."

Su Li waved his hand and said, "No need to be formal, sit down, my minister. I asked you to come here because I want to ask about the development of the western Blood Pine Forest."

The territory has invested heavily in developing this area. Every household of territory residents who voluntarily go to the western Blood Pine Forest can receive three bags of winter wheat and two draft horses.

As of now, the number of horses invested by the territory has exceeded 600, and thousands of grains have been distributed.

Su Li had to pay attention to it both emotionally and rationally.

Oliver knew the situation like the back of his hand and immediately replied: "Lord, we have formed a fortress in the western Blood Pine Forest, with 4 pioneering outposts and 6 small villages and farms."

"The reason why we spend a lot of money to develop here, in addition to military considerations, is that the fertility here is no less than that of Bjorn Bay, especially near Lake Aesonid. As the prosperous core of the western Blood Pine Forest, we have built 3 villages and 2 outposts there. Last winter, its winter wheat yield averaged about 220 pounds, second only to Bjorn Bay in the territory. It greatly satisfied the needs of the garrison in Storm Shadow Fortress, saving us from transporting food across hundreds of miles."

The area around Lake Aesonid is really a treasure land, not only is the land fertile, but also there are a large number of mines, resources, and gemstone deposits.

If it weren't for this place, the Green Dragon wouldn't be so rich.

Su Li said: "The Green Field Knights have arrived at Silver Spring Valley, and it is estimated that they will soon come to the Purple Thorn Palace with Grand Commander Constantine. It is necessary for us to provide certain support and sponsorship in exchange for the Green Field Knights to be stationed in our territory."

"My minister, what conditions do you think we should provide?"

Although Oliver is not a believer in the Sun Goddess, he is knowledgeable and knows something about the Green Field Knights.

He pondered for a moment and said: "As far as I know, the Green Field Knights have a close relationship with the Flame Sun Knights. Although this knight order is different from ordinary knights, and is even regarded as a heretic by many imperial knights, they often conduct tactical exercises with the Flame Sun Knights."

"The Sun Halo Knights are a branch of the Flame Sun Knights. I estimate that the Green Field Knights will also send a branch to garrison in our territory. As a secular lord, the support you provide does not need to be too much, as long as an open attitude and a piece of land for them to use as a garrison."

"I think the areas of Silver Mountain Valley and Flower Whisper Spring are good. You can choose one to give to them."

This Iron-Blooded Prime Minister treats everyone equally with tough methods.

Silver Mountain Valley and Flower Whisper Spring are one of the three eastern areas overlooked by the Storm Shadow Fortress, and together with Lake Aesonid, they constitute the heartland of the Blood Pine Forest.

However, Black Forest Territory's pioneering efforts are basically focused on the area around Lake Aesonid, after all, it is close to water sources, has flat terrain, and is fertile.

Although the other two areas are also good, the terrain is relatively rugged and has not been developed at all.

The low-lying valley of Silver Mountain Valley has a relatively gentle terrain. The valley floor is covered with dense coniferous forests and shrubs. Mountain streams crisscross, forming small waterfalls and pools. The peaks on both sides of the valley are towering into the clouds, the rocks are bare, and the surface is rich in mineral resources.

Although the degree of development is currently low, Silver Mountain Valley is rich in mineral resources, especially iron and copper, which can be used to develop the mining industry and create weapons. In addition, the soil in the valley is fertile, which is suitable for them to carry out self-sufficient agricultural production after they have assets and slaves in the future.

Flower Whisper Spring is located in the central area near the Blood Pine Forest, about 50 kilometers from Lake Aesonid. Unlike Silver Mountain Valley, Flower Whisper Spring is a relatively closed basin.

The terrain is relatively low-lying, surrounded by low mountains and forests. There are many lakes inside the basin, the spring water is crystal clear, and various rare flowers and herbs grow around it.

But how to settle them specifically still needs Oliver to arrange.

Su Li doesn't need to worry about his talent. After the two talked for a while, Hiluth walked in and said to Su Li: "Lord, Commander Constantine and the knights of the Green Field Knights have arrived."

Su Li replied decisively: "Please invite them in."

Soon Constantine, wearing a vibranium rune battle armor, led three knights of the Green Field Knights into the room.

The difference in their armor and dressing styles is too great. If the Flame Sun Knights are luxurious gilded nobles, then the armor of the Green Field Knights is full of forest wilderness rangers.

Their armor is generally dominated by chain mail, made of refined metal, and the surface is covered with a layer of dark green coating, as if integrated into the color of the forest.

Under the chain mail, the knights all wear a leather short coat, the material is specially tanned animal skin, showing a dark green color. Some vines and leaves are wrapped around it, making it easier for them to lurk in the forest.

Unlike the steel greaves of other knights, his boots are all high-topped leather boots, made of tough leather, and the soles have deep grooves, making it easy to walk on muddy or slippery ground.

It can be said that they embody the close integration with the forest in all aspects.

As soon as Constantine entered the door, he introduced to Su Li: "Lord, please allow me to introduce to you, my old comrade-in-arms, Beast Hunter, Eagle Falcon Eye, Light Arrow Knight Order Commander Alfred Hendall."

Su Li immediately looked at this knight commander. Without a doubt, he also has Champion-level strength. The commanders of the major knight orders, including the Sun Halo Knights and the Crimson Night Knights, are at least Champion knights.

Although he is regarded as a heretic by other knights because of his use of bows and arrows, there is no doubt that he still has the common characteristics of knights. He is tall and burly, with distinct muscle lines, broad shoulders, giving people an unshakable sense of majesty.

A thick beard covered most of his face. The beard was slightly messy but full of wildness. His eyes were deep and firm, as if he could see through people's hearts. The bridge of his nose was high and his lips were slightly pursed, revealing a calm and decisive air.

His hair was thick and rough, scattered slightly messily behind his head. The color was brownish-brown, mixed with some gray-white traces, showing vicissitudes and experience.

Su Li immediately smiled and said to him: "Welcome to our territory, Commander Alfred. Our territory will definitely provide you with more opportunities to add glory to the Goddess and gain glory."

Alfred was very forthright. He was not as unruly as Grand Commander Constantine when he first came. Of course, the main reason may be that the strength of Black Forest Territory is already different. The divinely chosen knight Hiluth held a sword to protect Su Li, how dare Alfred be presumptuous?

He laughed and said: "Respectable Purple Thorn Flower Lord, this is exactly the goal we seek in your territory. We are willing to serve you under the guidance of the Goddess and fight bravely to pursue more glory."

This contact was undoubtedly very pleasant, and everything went smoothly.

Both sides need each other's support, so the cooperation can be said to be a perfect match.

Afterwards, Alfred Knight personally introduced the two people behind him to Su Li, saying: "These two are the vice commanders of our knight order, Sylvana Windwhisper. And Victor Hendall."

Victor Hendall is a muscular knight, with distinct lines that show he is agile.

He has a different short hair, the color is dark brown, slightly messy and stuck behind his head, which seems a bit unruly.

There is also a scar on his face, which adds to his tough guy demeanor. Even looking at his face, he is a knight who is very popular with women.

Su Li felt that he and Fasterick would be a good pair of cronies.

After he met Su Li and saluted, he was also very unrestrained and said directly: "I heard that the brothels in your territory have a unique flavor and are a special product that makes the territory famous. I came here admiringly."

Perhaps discussing prostitutes in this world is like guests visiting Su Li in his previous life and talking about local delicacies.

Su Li is not sure, after all, no one has discussed this aspect with him.

But the territory's brothels were indeed thriving. The unique experiences offered by the prostitutes there truly made many outsiders linger, indulging and unable to extricate themselves.

Where else could a group of rough old men experience such tender affections?

The beauties' sincere displays of affection were simply meant to completely drain them—both physically and financially.

Last year alone, the brothels provided Su Li with a net profit of 1980 gold crowns!

This number simply astonished the territory's ministers and knights.

So much so that after the year-end meeting, knights were already rushing to various places to purchase prostitutes this year.

1980 gold crowns! That's equivalent to the income of a kingdom's knightly fief!

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If relying solely on farming, it would take thousands of people to create so much wealth for a knight, while the prostitutes, only a few dozen, at most a hundred or so, could simply lie there and do it.

It's not that the knights hadn't been to brothels in various towns and villages; on the contrary, they were regulars, frequenting brothels as often as they went to taverns.

As one of the three major buildings present in every village of the empire, prostitutes were one of the most common female professions in the empire.

The price for their services once was not much higher than the price of a dinner at a tavern, only a few dozen copper coins. Even high-end prostitutes cost only one or two silver coins.

The knights couldn't understand how these prostitutes could generate an income of one gold crown, even if they served hundreds of customers a day.

How did the lord manage to earn 1980 gold crowns?

In fact, the reason why these brothels were so profitable was mainly because their target clientele wasn't the territory's commoners. From the beginning, they had taken a high-end approach, targeting merchant guilds, slave-catching groups, and adventurers.

These people were a transient population and genuinely willing to spend money. Many were risking their lives, and the profits from a trip to Black Forest Territory were likely to be spent entirely in Black Forest Territory before they left.

In this dark and desperate world, 'wine today, worry tomorrow' was a common sentiment. As for planning too far ahead, thinking about things decades later, that was too ethereal.

Who knew if they would even be alive next month after surviving this one? So, when they encountered a woman who genuinely cared for them (at least until they walked out the door), they were willing to spend lavishly to buy the girl some happiness.

That was why Su Li's four brothels could generate such high revenue. Their good reputation had even spread to other cities along with the merchant guilds.

Many ranger knights, rogue knights, and wandering bards, without anything particularly important to do, would specifically come to Black Forest Territory to experience the territory's alluring charm.

And after these people spent all their money, many simply joined the Black Forest Territory's provincial legions or freeman militias.

For example, the Blue Heron Mercenary Group recruited a large number of people from their mercenary base there.

The Blue Heron Mercenary Group's base was located below the Rainbow Terraces in Black Forest Territory.

The Rainbow Terraces were a landmark building constructed with all efforts after the territory won against the Green Dragon Elyria, basically a product of the same period as the Frosty Wheat Whistle in Bloodpine Forest.

This building was located southwest of the Greenleaf Hills Farm, about five miles from the Rainbow Waterfall. Its circular structure allowed the wheat fields to bathe in sunlight refracted by the rainbow throughout the day.

From the terraces, one could also see the huge stone monument spire beside the Rainbow Waterfall and the rising mist.

The Blue Heron Mercenary Group originally wanted to set up their mercenary base beside the Rainbow Waterfall, after all, mercenaries were relatively superstitious. They believed that rainbows could bring good luck, hoping that before their missions, the rainbow and good luck would ensure their safe return.

But unfortunately, they encountered the territory's iron-blooded Prime Minister, Oliver, and the negotiations were not smooth. They could not change Oliver's tough attitude and could only settle for second best, continuing to seek a site elsewhere.

Finally, after a series of negotiations, their garrison was chosen to be below the Rainbow Terraces.

After a series of constructions, expansions, and personnel recruitment, their large mercenary group's branch base in Black Forest Territory already had more than 300 people, including 120 halberdiers, 80 crossbowmen, 40 dwarven rangers, 30 foot knights, and their famous 75 heavy cavalry detachment (60 people).

If you add in the administrative staff, internal affairs personnel, warehouse management, cooks, and financial cashiers, their branch base had already exceeded 500 people in scale.

The three villages and farms near the territory were all serving these powerful mercenaries, with a large number of merchants, workers, apprentices, and prostitutes coming and going around the base, providing them with various furniture, living utensils, food materials, and other services.

In terms of combat power, their strength was not even weaker than the Greenfield Knights.

Perhaps the Harvest Festival's arena competition could also invite them to participate along with the knights of the Greenfield Knights and the Fallen Wolf Mercenary Group.

Just as Su Li was thinking, the female knight next to her spoke with suppressed anger, her fists clenched tightly: "Victor! You brainless fool ruled by your lower body, you've ruined the reputation of our Greenfield Knights! Who would talk about those lowly professions upon first meeting?"

Huh? Does that really happen?

Su Li remembered that, whether it was historical truth or literary embellishment, Cao Cao's first act upon conquering a city was to ask if there were prostitutes there.

In that case, this Victor is a hero like Cao Cao.

Victor didn't take it to heart, spreading his hands and saying, "How are prostitutes lowly? In my heart, they are all unfortunate people with various difficulties. I am comforting them, which is in line with the goddess's doctrine of caring for the world. We can't care for everyone and be prejudiced against me for caring for prostitutes, can we?"

Su Li turned to look at the third female commander, who should be Sylvanas Windwhisper. She was tall and slender, with supple waist muscles and a smooth figure, like a wild little leopard. Although she was young, she exuded an innate elegance and sense of power.

What made Su Li's eyes light up even more was that her features were delicate and three-dimensional, her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque, and her nose bridge was high, giving her a very exotic appearance. A head of silver-white hair cascaded down her waist like a waterfall, as if it were moonlight condensed from the forest. Her ears were slightly pointed, revealing the unique mark of her elven bloodline.

So Su Li asked in surprise: "Commander Sylvanas is an elf?"

Alfred nodded and said to Su Li: "Sylvanas is our knight order's vice-commander, and also my adopted daughter. I found her in the forests of Talabheim, and have been raising her in the knight order ever since. Don't look down on her because she's young, her archery skills already surpasses most of the knights in our order, and she currently serves as the entire order's archery instructor."

Sylvanas currently only has elite-level strength. Her charm is completely different from all of Su Li's female retainers, more wild, and also makes men more desirous of conquering her.

Since they were talking about her, Sylvanas could only temporarily restrain her impulse to teach Victor a lesson, turned to give Su Li a greeting, and then said: "Lord, do you look down on the combat power of us elves? Perhaps you can send a knight to compete with me, and I will shoot off his beard with my arrows!"

Su Li smiled and said: "I don't think you would really want to try it."

Although Sylvanas is the vice-commander of the Greenfield Knights, suppressing all the knights within her order, she just arrived in Black Forest Territory, and if she really competes with the knights of the other knight orders, she will definitely suffer a great loss.

Those knights are not only battle-hardened, but have also emerged from mountains of corpses and seas of blood. The key is that they have too many tools! Black Forest Territory's various specialties have raised their strength to an extremely high level, and in battles within the same rank, they can almost suppress the branch orders of other knight orders.

But Sylvanas was still young and vigorous, and immediately understood that Su Li's words meant that she would undoubtedly be defeated and asking for trouble.

So she immediately snorted and said: "Lord, are you afraid that your subordinate will be defeated and lose face, so you don't dare to send someone to try?"

If an adult said such words, it would undoubtedly be regarded as a provocation.

But when Sylvanas, this little girl, said it, everyone just smiled, after all, she looked like a young woman of seventeen or eighteen years old in human terms.

Hilde, standing behind Su Li, slightly raised the corners of her mouth. When the strength is similar, the other party's words will be regarded as an offense. But when one's own strength overwhelms the opponent, even the challenge seems a little cute.

Hilde replied for Su Li: "Lord, since Vice-Commander Sylvanas hopes to try it, then I will arrange for a knight to spar with her."

Sylvanas immediately straightened her chest and said: "Send your elites to fight, don't just send someone casually to deal with me, otherwise I'm afraid you won't be convinced even if you lose."

Su Li looked at this little girl with a smile, she was truly wild and simple. Perhaps this would be a good candidate for a female retainer.

At least her mind is simple, so there's no need to worry about her turning the Violet Thistle Palace into a smoky mess.

Hilde smiled and nodded, patiently asking: "Since Vice-Commander Sylvanas requests it, in order to show respect, let's also send a vice-commander. We have the High-Ranking Direct Subordinate Deputy General Manager, the Vice-Commander of the Vengeance Sun Knight Order, the Vice-Commander of the Black Forest Guard Knights, the Vice-Commander of the Flame Sun Knight Order, the Vice-Commander of the Crimson Night Knight Order, which one do you choose?"

A sly glint flashed in the corner of Sylvanas's eyes, and she immediately said: "I choose the High-Ranking Direct Subordinate Deputy General Manager, Knight Tiberos."

Huh?

Everyone in the Violet Thistle Palace looked at the girl in surprise, her choice was truly beyond everyone's expectations.

Perhaps everyone had misunderstood her, she was obviously prepared! She actually specifically chose one of the territory's most troublesome knights, the Rogue, Tiberos.