A few more days passed.
A new week continues with dawn.
However, the first system message that appeared was about the payment of the troops' salaries.
The 1384 dinar disappeared directly.
At present, Kant’s deposit is only 2,452 dinars. Thinking about the huge deposit of nearly 6,000 dinars a few days ago, more than half of it has been consumed now. I have to feel that maintaining the army is simply a waste of money.
Just like the current sentry oasis, the strength is only 300 people, and the weekly cost is 1,500 dinars.
Salaries for maintaining troops are of course the main expense.
The food that can be consumed every week also costs more than 100 dinars.
Inside the executive hall.
Kant was also troubled by these trivial matters.
The dialog box on the retina disappeared, and Kant couldn't help rubbing the space between his brows.
The threat of the Gnoll disappeared for a while.
Without enemies, the development of Sentry Oasis needs to be put on the agenda again.
After all, the current "Dherim" is still in its most elementary form, and the buildings available for construction have not yet been completed. Most of the farmers and soldiers sleep in simple tents and sandpit at night.
"Open the data list."
Kant's mind moved slightly, communicating with the system in his mind.
The system instantly popped up the current data list on his retina.
... ... ...
[Drehem]
[Lord: Kant]
[Deposit: 2452 dinars]
[General: Fatis]
[Category: Swadia Village]
[Existing population: 200 people]
[Buildings: Administration Hall, Houses (5), Watchtower, Desert Bandit Stronghold, Grocery Store]
[Can be built: houses, walls, mills, wells]
[Resources: date palm forest (2 mu), wheat field 7.5 mu]
[Troop overview: 95 infantry and 17 cavalry.]
[Existing troops: Swadian militia (70 people), Swadian light infantry (25 people), elite desert robbers (17 people)]
[Can be recruited: Swadia recruits (government hall), desert bandits (desert bandits stronghold)]
[Comment: "Dherim" looks to be in good condition. The clear and cool spring water flows in the rough canals, nourishing the dry and barren land. The energetic farmers are busy in the date palm groves and fields, looking very energetic. However, due to the lack of buildings, the village is still crude. But it's worth noting that the village doesn't have any ladies.]
... ... ...
This is the current overall data of "Deherim".
Kant's expression was a little heavy. It seemed that his own village was indeed quite poor.
It is too crude.
A few days ago, in order to deal with the threat of Gnolls, Kant devoted all his energy to army building. It can be said that he basically ignored the territory building and delayed the development of "Dherim".
There is no way.
After all, the threat of the Wolf man is too strong.
If it weren't for the Hobson knight and Hank scholar from the Lion Principality, it is estimated that Kant alone would not be able to resist.
2,000 strong wolf men are not something he can resist.
"Everything is fine."
Kant let out a sigh of relief, and he already had a plan for the development of the territory in his heart.
The current "Dherim" and the system's evaluation are correct. There is a serious lack of buildings. At the very least, he now wants everyone to live in the house instead of sleeping in tents and sandpit.
Make up your mind, Kantian communication system: "Build a house."
[Ding... system prompt]
[Building a house will cost 100 dinars and take 7 days.]
[Yes/No choose to build?]
A system dialog box pops up, asking for routine inquiries.
"Yes." Kant chose without hesitation.
With his affirmation, the clear sound of metal coins colliding sounded, which was a bit pleasant, but 100 dinars disappeared directly from the deposit, which was about the cost of Kant's building the house.
[Cost 100 dinars]
[Housing: under construction]
[Completion date: 7 days later]
Select Finish, and the system dialog box refreshes the content.
And just behind the sand dunes not far away is a team of 5 carriages pulled by 10 horses.
More than 30 strong workers followed on both sides, helping to push the carriage to walk among the soft sand dunes. Looking at the full load of wood and stone, we knew that they should be a team transporting construction materials.
The leader is a fat man, although his face is simple and honest, but there is a businessman's cunning in his eyes.
Soon, they arrived at the sentry oasis.
Ten Swadian militiamen are holding heavy spears, meticulously inspecting their cargo.
These construction workers are also not surprised.
There are many rules in the noble's territory.
"Building team leader, Mr. Kant invites you to meet at the governing hall."
At this time, a Swadian light infantryman was walking quickly, swept over the construction team, set his eyes on the conspicuous fat man, and said in a very rude tone: "Come with me."
"Okay, okay."
The building leader didn't look ugly at all, instead he nodded repeatedly and followed with a complimenting smile.
To be able to survive in the troubled times of the Calradia continent, and earn dinars happily, sometimes you have to give up something, such as dignity and face, how much is that thing worth
The building leader briskly entered the governing hall, and he was quite familiar with it.
Kant was sitting in the hall, looking at the parchment scroll in his hand.
It was densely filled with various items. These were the things that Zhiwadin's caravan still had. He planned to buy some urgently needed supplies before the caravan left.
"Good morning, my lord Kant."
The building leader bent down to salute very respectfully, and at the same time his voice was filled with joy: "Your faithful servant sends you greetings."
"It's you, we meet again." Kant put down the sheepskin scroll in his hand and nodded to him as well.
However, he still picked out the mistake in the statement of the construction team leader, and pointed out lightly: "Be careful, I am only your employer, and you are not my servant."
"In my heart, you are a noble lord far surpassing King Harlaus."
The building leader didn't care, but flattered him even more: "It's the light of dawn in Calradia."
"Hehe." Kant chuckled.
He has never dismissed such typical flattering words.
Moreover, Kant knew that this construction team leader was quite slick. Although he could complete the construction tasks on time, when he was in charge of meals for free on weekdays, even if he couldn't eat, he would secretly hide a few pieces of bread for supper.
Definitely a money-grubbing miser like Grandet.
With a slightly serious face, Kant looked at him and reminded him: "This time, we must also be serious about building the house."
"Please don't worry, my construction team and I relied on our good reputation to pick up the job."
The construction leader bowed his head again and again, apparently also aware that his flattering seemed to be on the horse's leg.
Kant nodded, expressing his satisfaction with the attitude of the construction team leader.
After a brief chat with him, showing how much he cared about the building, he waved him away. After all, the development of the territory was the most important thing.
The main thing is that Kant had other things to deal with.
He turned his head and told the light infantry guarding behind the door, "Go and ask the caravan leader to come over."
"clear."
The Swadian light infantryman nodded and walked out of the governing hall immediately.
After a while, the caravan leader walked in quickly.
"Lord Kant, are you looking for me?" His attitude was still respectful.
"That's right."
Kant took out the sheepskin scroll, pointed to the supplies on it and said, "Before you leave, I plan to buy these supplies."
Zhiwadin's caravan only stayed here for 7 days.
Today is the day to leave, everything has been packed, together with the hundreds of wolf man captives, their hands are tied, they are so hungry and weak, they can only be tied to the back of the carriage miserably.
"2 cans of oil, 10 tools."
The leader of the caravan looked at the goods that had been marked on it, and read softly: "5 pieces of linen."
"Is there a problem?" Kant asked.
This is the material he decided to purchase for future development, and to prepare for a rainy day.
But for the price, Kant is also a little helpless.
The prices in the Calradia continent are very high, basically about 30% higher than in the real world.
Considering that only his own system can sell things to him, Kant could only grit his teeth and accept it. After all, the wool comes from the sheep. As long as he is strong and has enough capital, he can completely let those jackals pay the bill.
The slave trade is fascinating.
PS: The tip on 6.7. Thanks to "Chen She" for the 100 starting coins~Thanks to "Otaku Dashu" for the 100 starting coins~Thanks to "Rym" for the 100 starting coins ~ Thanks to "Shuxian 1985" for the 100 starting coins Start coin~
(end of this chapter)