Although random villages allow Kant to have additional villages again, it is not in line with the current situation. After all, Kant now needs to recuperate and digest the fruits of victory brought about by the recent rapid development.
Analysis can draw conclusions.
The environment in the Nalun Desert is harsh, and the southern region is not enough to support the two developed villages.
The Sanwaya Mountains also have a complex environment.
In Kant's speculative analysis, it is even more impossible to supply the development of the two villages.
After all, the current "Aaron" town actually still relies on the "Drehem" castle to supply supplies, especially when the population has soared to 500 people, the garrison is 500 people, and the town with a population of nearly 1,000 people, even if there is a town in the Sanvaya Mountains It is still too difficult to be self-sufficient in a short period of time with abundant prey resources.
Therefore, Kant believes that the current situation needs to move forward steadily, not taking too many steps, especially in terms of power building and village development.
After all, what he needs is win-win cooperation.
Such as "Drehem" castle and "Aaron" town.
In the early stage, "Drehem" fully provided for the development of "Aaron". When the town is built and can independently produce various crops and handmade products, "Drehem" will completely turn into a political and military center, allowing "Aaron" is responsible for logistical supplies and business exchanges.
"Drehem" Castle needs to build a more complete and stronger city defense system.
The "Aaron" town needs to let the agricultural, animal husbandry and hunters quickly take shape, and feed back the "Drehem" in the desert as soon as possible.
Now build new villages.
It can only be regarded as disrupting Kant's layout and affecting the development of the two castles and towns.
So he decided to also temporarily seal the village.
As for the obtained water bandit lair.
Kant couldn't help the corners of his eyes twitching slightly, of course he knew these arms.
Water bandits, the bandits who are active in the crossing rivers of the Kingdom of Swadia and Wikia, as well as the Kingdom of Nord, are considered to be the lowest level of wild monsters, their level is slightly higher than that of robbers, but not much higher.
In fact, these water bandits are bandit gangs composed of Nords, Swadians, and Vikians.
Once a spy for the Nord invasion.
The most glorious time was to assist the main force of the Nords and destroy the famous neutral city of Zenda on the Calradia continent. Bandits harassed the kingdoms on both sides of the river, and even the Nord Kingdom, the former employer, suffered greatly from it.
It is because of the inextricable connection with the Nords that these water bandits can be connected with the pirates, so the two sides can fight together without gaps, which adds a bit of threat.
The caravans and civilians traveling between the three countries have suffered enough.
When encountering a small group of water bandits, united resistance may not necessarily result in defeat.
But if you encounter water bandits joined by pirates, since the combat power of the pirates is comparable to Nord 3rd-level infantry, for civilians, it is still a pleasure to surrender, and there will be no unnecessary casualties.
Fortunately, pirates generally do not go deep into the inland, and only operate along the coast. Although there are many pirates along the river, their combat effectiveness is not strong. For a period of time without incident, it can only be regarded as a disaster of skin ringworm.
However, because of the frequent wars in the Three Kingdoms and the chaos in the entire Calradia continent, these gangsters are rampant and domineering.
Kant is equally helpless now.
The construction requirements of this water bandit lair actually need to be built on the bank of the river.
There is no river in the entire Sentinel Oasis. As for the mountain pass in the Sanwaya Mountains, there is, but Kant has no idea of building it because of the small river and the underground river that does not know where it leads.
Moreover, these water bandits also conflict with the current combat system of Kant.
They are all infantry.
There is no comparison with the light cavalry desert bandits who are also bandits.
Placed in the "Drehem" castle, this group of light infantry who can only be used as cannon fodder is useless at all. Even if it is placed in the town of "Aaron", with the infantry of the Rhodok Kingdom sitting in the town, there is no need for them.
Crossing mountains and ridges does not have the physical strength of green forest thieves.
Running in the desert does not have the stamina and ferocity of desert bandits.
Perhaps it is really better to be on a warship, raid enemy villages, and blackmail and kidnap civilians.
But now Kant has nothing to do with the outside world, even if there is, it is located at the natural junction of the Lion Principality and the Yinpan Kingdom, known as the most important supply river of the Lion Principality, and there has been water on the Reese Niston River for a long time. The bandit gang simply couldn't accommodate this group of unfamiliar water bandits.
It is estimated that the two sides will fight over the territory.
What's more, Lionheart City is forming a river patrol team to develop water bandit troops on the Reese Niston River across the East County and North County. Kant will not do such a stupid act.
Perhaps after a step-by-step development, Kant would consider building a semi-naval force like water bandits in the end.
As for the current situation.
It's better to keep it temporarily sealed.
In the final analysis, Kant currently has only a few cards that can be used.
Only building-type post stations need to be placed in the salt mine, and the number of recruits is doubled and locked in the apprentice dormitory.
Others, such as ammunition replenishment, random villages, terrain changes, and water bandit lairs, all need to be temporarily sealed. If Kant needs it later, he will decide to use it separately.
Make the best use of everything, but it's not the time to use it yet.
Was wandering thinking.
There were hurried footsteps behind him, and Kant turned his head to look, and it was the beaming Rolf.
"Lord Kant!"
Rolf grinned his yellow teeth and smiled brightly: "Those businessmen are really generous."
"What?" Kant asked.
"It is a ransom of 8,000 large silver coins, plus a bribe of 2,000 large silver coins. Well, it should be considered a kickback. I promised them the right to trade in the future. As long as they can come to the post station, they can purchase any we produce. Materials, of course, they also have to bring materials for mutual trade."
Rolf showed a treacherous smile: "Of course, as for whether it's okay or not, Mr. Kant has the final say."
Although he is the general who sits in the station.
But the actual ruling power is still in the hands of Kant, including the right to trade.
As long as Kant refuses, Rolf can directly take the blame. For him, he is a qualified gangster after taking kickbacks and bribes, and eating the other party without leaving any scum.
In fact he didn't care about any moral concepts.
Kant understood as well.
But the corner of his mouth curled up into a smile, nodded and said, "Why not, I think it's good."
"Then do you really choose to trade?" Rolf was stunned, lowering his head slightly, he was rough and subtle: "The Baron Dylan in the rocky pass will be affected by the impact of interests, I am afraid that when the time comes If you choose to trade, the other party will retaliate, especially for us, the Stone Pass is the only passage to the Lion Principality."
"Revenge? Then come." Kant's mouth slightly curled up: "It's not the only passage, there are many small roads that can bypass the rocky pass. After all, the Sanwaya Mountains are huge."
"Follow your orders."
Rolf nodded, he didn't know much about business.
But he understands that as long as there are strange troops who dare to appear near the station, then he will lead the light and heavy cavalry to meet the enemy, and let them know why Lord Kant can stand in the desert and become the overlord!
He is a staunch Kantian loyalist.
In fact everyone is.
After dealing with the affairs of the station, the group of merchants gradually dispersed.
Although a large amount of large silver coins were extorted, after apportionment, each person only paid less than 300 large silver coins. The harvest of the trade route established by the baron!
As long as there are trade rights and trade routes, a steady stream of fine white salt will appear in various caravans, earning them bags of large silver coins.
Of course they are willing to pay 300 large silver coins!
Because the follow-up profits are enough to even out the current expenditure, it can be regarded as an initial investment.
The inn returned to silence.
With joy on their faces, the merchants led the guards back.
They all need to report the news to the nobles behind them in the shortest possible time. As long as they get permission, they can start to operate one by one, using the salt trade to earn a lot of silver coins.
As for Baron Dylan, who currently monopolizes the salt trade.
Oh, who cares about him.
Just a small martial arts nobleman, a baron, and a queen party who is rejected by the mainstream aristocratic circle.
Even if they found out that they started the salt trade, so what
There are a large number of nobles standing behind them. As long as they unite, even Cameron, the great lion, will make peace talks about it. If a little baron is not convinced and wants to make trouble, then someone can stretch out his hand Die, very easily, don't need to pay attention at all.
Moreover, after being crushed to death, it also facilitated the entry and exit of all noble caravans. After all, the Stone Pass is an important place, which can just connect to the sentry oasis. As long as it can be taken down, it is estimated that it will not be difficult to capture Baron Kant, the exiled youngest son of the duke!
The unknown salt mine in the desert will sooner or later become the private property of these great nobles!
The people dispersed and the station was quiet.
But the pressure Rolf will face next will be even greater.
For this reason, Kant instructed him: "When you encounter danger, you can lead the troops to avoid it, and you don't have to fight head-on. After all, the desert bandits from the Sarande people can also create opportunities to defeat the enemy through continuous harassment like the Kujit people. , I hope you will notice this."
"Understood." Rolf nodded solemnly.
Both parties expected that when these merchants returned, the nobles would extend their tentacles to the station.
Because this is what Kant allows.
While the tentacles spread over, various dangers would also follow.
Including the gangsters who are greedy for the salt trade, and the nobles who are unwilling to destroy the salt trade of other nobles, the professional bandit groups similar to the regular army sent by them.
The idea is that if you can't get it, others can't get it either!
(end of this chapter)