Farming with Entries: From Lord to Emperor-Chapter 578 - 289: Territory Development (Part 3)

"The construction of outposts along various transportation routes and border areas must also be gradually put on the agenda."

With the rapid growth of the population, it’s impossible for everyone to squeeze into Frost Leaf Town to live.

Frost Leaf Town will eventually develop into Frost Leaf City, but for now, some residents will need to move to the outskirts of the town.

Of course, if enemies attack, these scattered residents still need to retreat back into the town.

At the same time, more people mean more firewood will be needed for heating during the winter.

These essential supplies need to be prepared and accumulated in advance.

"Yes, my lord, I will immediately arrange for personnel to handle it."

Lawrence suppressed his heartache and quickly nodded in agreement.

"By the way, there’s one more thing."

Luo De suddenly changed the topic,

"How are those three craftsmen previously assigned to shipbuilding doing now?"

The northern regions lack skilled shipbuilders, and with the recent price surge of goods in the border towns, Luo De stopped searching nearby.

The three shipbuilding craftsmen were gleaned by Luo De from the territory of the Red Griffin Family.

"They have long been sent to the Blade Mountain Range."

Lawrence immediately reported: "They should have already started on building the first ship."

"Hmm, very good."

Luo De nodded in satisfaction, saying no more.

Luo De wasn’t constructing ships for grand voyages, but to gain the basic capability for coastal activities.

With these small boats, local fishermen could venture to farther seas for fishing operations.

Moreover, the roads along the coast are rugged, making the transport of goods by small boats more convenient and faster.

Lawrence looked at Luo De and cautiously asked, "If there’s nothing else, shall I get busy?"

"Hmm, go ahead."

Luo De waved his hand and didn’t keep Lawrence.

Lawrence bowed, twisted his body, and quickly left with small steps.

"Baron, it seems Gang Le may need support over there."

After Lawrence left, Durant suddenly spoke up,

"The Night Language Association reported that there are troops marching in the town east of the Cold Blade Clan, but the exact number is unclear."

"The army at Hawk Ridge is also gathering; we’ve spotted around two hundred troops so far."

Durant was somewhat worried, "Gang Le can’t handle so many people."

"Hmm, we can’t take risks."

Luo De pondered and nodded.

"Our people can’t be captured, or we’ll risk being exposed."

"The team of Madre must continue to exist; there’s much more to be done in the future."

Luo De thought for a moment and commanded, "However, we can’t let them have it easy."

"What do you mean..." Durant asked curiously.

"There’s no concrete plan for now."

Luo De instructed Durant:

"Let Gang Le keep low for a few days, hide the tracks, and don’t let the Hawk Clan catch their trail."

"When their bandit suppression team has gathered, give them a hard time."

Luo De felt that some guerrilla warfare concepts could be employed, but the feasibility still needed to be analyzed.

"Yes, Baron."

Durant responded affirmatively.

"By the way, how’s the war in the west?" Luo De asked Durant.

"It’s going very smoothly; the Empire’s troops are constantly reclaiming lost lands."

Durant reported without hesitation: "The resistance of the Western Alliance seems not very strong."

"Oh?"

Luo De was a bit surprised, "The war is going smoothly again? The previous Undead army has disappeared?"

"No, it’s said that the Dawn Society has stepped in to assist the Empire’s army."

Durant replied: "Those low-level Undead are no match for the witches and wizard apprentices."

"It’s a good opportunity for the Dawn Society, but unfortunately, our good days are numbered."

Luo De’s expression turned somewhat serious,

"Marquis Cold Blade will likely come after us, so the military matters must be expedited."

"If there are enough qualified personnel, you can ignore the thousand-member limit."

"Understood, Baron!"

Durant nodded heavily, then hesitated to speak,

"I didn’t finish earlier, sir, the Night Language Association also brought back some rumors."

"In the southwestern front lines, knights have been disappearing one after another."

"But these issues have been suppressed as they seem irrelevant to the victorious progress of the front."

"It’s uncertain if these matters are related to the Undead Legion..."

Having seen the powerful White Dragon resurrected by undead spells, Durant knew well the terror of the Undead.

"Hmm, I understand."

Luo De nodded thoughtfully,

"I will study that Undead journal with Avril to see if we can find any additional information."

"Regardless, we must not neglect our military development and be ready to face those two great nobles simultaneously."