After half a month, Roland finally set out on his way home.
After cleaning up the Four Great Families and the Black Street Rats with the power of thunder, Changge Fortress temporarily turned into a blank piece of paper that he could do. Various relief and resettlement measures are being carried out in an orderly manner. Although the golden dragons and food recovered from the territories of Maple Leaf, Ben Wolf and Briar Rose are not as rich as Duke Ryan, they add up to an astonishing amount of income. It is precisely because of this that he can expand the scope of relief food to the whole city without hesitation, and use the porridge time to carry out policy propaganda, and the effect is not generally significant.
On the day they left, the Second Army had already recruited the planned 500 people, and the police department also had a new team of about 200 people. Roland kept half of the soldiers and Vader who participated in the expedition in the fortress. In addition to daily defense and vigilance, the purpose was to train these newcomers into usable warriors as soon as possible.
He knew that this blank period would not last for too long. If he did not quickly establish a direct connection between the people and the city hall, and deepen his control power to the grassroots level, then the rotten and outdated order would come back and fill this vacuum of power. . Not breaking, not standing, breaking and then standing, he has completed the goal of big breaking, and the next stage is the big standing stage.
What gives Roland confidence is the solid backing of Border Town. The total population has grown to more than 30,000 people, and more than half of the population is receiving basic education. In future generations, it is only the size of two middle schools, but in this era it is extremely high. The education that has spread to every townsman on an astonishing scale is not simply literacy, but also basic natural common sense, political ideology... and the national consciousness instilled in it.
The improvement of the cultural level will allow him to have enough grass-roots personnel to promote change. Compared with the ignorant people who do not know why they fight and are resigned to suffering, the awakening of national consciousness will make them burst into unimaginable power. These residents of the town are the fire he sowed, and one day, they will set off a prairie fire on this continent.
As the sky gradually turned dark, the looming outline of the town appeared in front of Roland's eyes.
"Look at... what is that?" a nobleman behind him exclaimed.
"A... bridge?" the other looked out, "God, it's too long."
"It's impossible, there are only two pillars, how do you support such a long bridge deck?"
"Wait... it looks like it's made of iron!"
On the way back, in addition to the witches, Roland had dozens of nobles on board. They either had a shallow family background or had low titles, and stayed away from the rebellion, so they escaped his cleaning.
According to the plan, they will learn the city hall's hierarchical management method in the town system, and then return to the fortress when the city is officially built, assist Pelor to establish a lower-level city hall, and execute and feedback the orders issued by themselves. After losing the privilege of the noble fief, these people can only rely on their own abilities if they want to go further.
When the fleet crossed the silver-stained steel bridge, Roland heard a surprised inhalation from the nobles behind him. A group of people couldn't help holding their breath, silently watching the iron bridge across the river passing over their heads.
The prince couldn't help but feel a little amused, and the group of people have not stopped sighing since they got on the boat. First, I was surprised at how the hull made of stone could float on the water, and then I was very curious about the rotating paddle wheel and the steam engine that sprayed white mist. It's a pity that the three-way project in the town has not been completed yet, he thought maliciously, otherwise, when these people saw the bright and stable lights, they would definitely be shocked.
As the whistle sounded, the ship slowly docked beside the pier. Barov, Carter, and a large group of city hall officials, who had long received the "message from flying pigeons", had been waiting on the shore for a long time. When they saw Roland appear, they still had a ringing salute. According to the welcome The king's etiquette made a welcome ceremony.
Roland smiled and patted the two on the shoulders, then brought Barov to the many fortress nobles and introduced each other. "The accommodation, life and study of these people will be arranged by you," he whispered in the ear of the chief manager, "don't take their identities and titles to heart, they are only barons at most, what is in the mines? Everyone has them, but they still can’t work honestly. Just train them in the way of fresh graduates, and I want to see the results as soon as possible.”
"Yes, Your Highness."
Returning to the castle, the witches who heard the news had gathered in the hall. Roland had just stepped through the gate, and before he could feel the heat after a long absence, a warm body had already plunged into his chest. Smelling the familiar fragrance from his hair, he smiled and touched the other's head, "I'm back."
"Well," Anna raised her head, waves in lake blue eyes, "I've been waiting for you for a long time."
"I also want!"
"And I goo!"
Soon Roland felt an extra weight on both sides of his arms... You don't need to look to know that, apart from Lightning and Maisie, no other witch would disturb him and Anna's embrace at such a time.
"Hey, you guys just went with him, okay?" Miyue yelled.
"That's right," Lily snorted, "no shame!"
"As long as you all come back safely," Wendy smiled softly.
"We have to celebrate tonight," Scroll suggested.
"Oh! I want ice cream bread!" Andrea cheered. "With Ashes and Sha Wei, I want to eat a big plate!"
The last person who stepped forward was Tilly Wimbledon.
She stretched out her hand and said with a relaxed expression, "It's hard work."
"Thank you," Roland raised the corner of his mouth and held the hand handed by the other party.
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After the sumptuous dinner, Roland returned to the office and let out a long breath. Although the fortress's castle was much larger, this small place made him more comfortable.
Just as he was about to sort out the books that had been brought from the fortress, Anna pushed open the door and walked in.
"You came just in time," Roland pointed to the books stacked on the carpet, "Look, this is a gift I brought you. Most of them are historical records and legends, as well as some secrets from the West, all from the Duke's study. Moved out. By the way, this is"
Before he could finish speaking, he felt a pair of soft lips press up.
Fragrance with a little scorching, dry mixed with moist breath.
"I miss you so much." After parting, Anna looked into his eyes calmly and said word by word.
Looking at the rippling gaze of the other party, Roland felt a heat surge in his heart. "This book..."
"I can see later."
"I think so too."
The two kissed each other again. (.)