Chapter 33 How can you catch a sheep to pluck wool?
Stone fence city, hall.
"You mean, you want me to help you find masons and carpenters in my territory?" Genos looked at Arthur sitting in front of him and asked.
Arthur nodded, "That's right, but not just a few stonemasons and carpenters. I also need a large number of adult men to chop down trees, dig pits, move stones, and a bachelor to direct the construction, if he has experience in building cities.
That would be great. Of course, I'll pay for it."
"In addition, I also need to stockpile a large amount of potatoes, wheat, peas and other grains, as well as some spices, wine, clothing and other sundries. I hope to buy them from my uncle's territory."
After he mobilized the people to build the village three days ago, he suddenly realized that they alone could not build it.
Not to mention that the available labor force of just over a thousand people can only dig pits, cut down trees, and build stone walls. Just coordinating the meals and accommodation of thousands of people has already left Arthur and Amber in a hurry.
After all, I just have no experience.
After getting them on the right track of digging holes, Arthur immediately went south to seek help from the Earl of Stonehedge City.
Count Genos took a sip of wine and said leisurely: "There is no problem at all."
He extorted three thousand gold dragons from Crow Tree City, and he was in a good mood for a while.
After thinking about it, the Earl said: "I can also issue an order to ask the masters and apprentices from some workshops in my territory to help you for free. Adult males are not a problem. Do you want dozens or one?
two hundred?"
Arthur replied sincerely: "About two thousand, it will take a month's work."
Genos almost lost his grip on his wine glass, "Are you going to renovate the castle?"
Two thousand adult men, even in his county with a population of one hundred thousand, was not a small number.
"No, it's to build a bigger stockade so that when a war breaks out, all my subjects can come in and take refuge, so the amount of work is a bit larger."
When Genos heard this, he fell in love with his distant nephew even more, "Don't worry, as long as the people of Crowtree City dare to retaliate against your territory, I will send troops to smash their assholes."
He subconsciously thought that Arthur was guarding against the Blackwoods.
Arthur did not correct Janos's misunderstanding. No one could have imagined the political direction of Westeros in the next few months.
The alliance between the North and the Riverlands has no real conflict with the Lannister in the West, except for the fact that the two families have held hostages against each other.
If Ed Stark hadn't been beheaded by Joffrey's order and stupid Robb hadn't become king, I'm afraid Tywin would have been happy to make peace with both families after the little devil came back.
There are always many fools, but if Robb had even a little bit of the ambition of his ancestor, King Torrhen Stark, he wouldn't think of becoming king.
Because of these factors, the entire Riverlands became the worst-hit kingdom in the War of the Five Kings. Farmers were displaced, the grain they had saved over the years was snatched by people from all walks of life and used as military rations, and villages were burned to the ground.
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Even the Wolf family, which Arthur liked more, never restrained the northern army from robbing the river.
It can only be said that these nobles don't have many good things.
"Thank you for your great assistance." Arthur took the wine glass handed over by the valet and took a sip, "It's a very good wine."
Although he thought the wine was average, he still praised it without conscience.
After all, you are asking for help.
"If you can stay in Shili City for a few days, I can call Benji, the bachelor from Aram City. He has experience in building cities and meets your requirements." After Genos thought for a while, he said what he wanted.
suggestions.
The Vance family in Alan City is a strong branch of the Vance family in Travel's Rest. It also holds the title of earl and has always had a good relationship with Stonewall City.
"That's the best, but I have to go to your territory to buy things and I don't have time to accompany you. I'll ask you to recruit Benji, and I will pay him a sufficient salary."
"That's no need." The Earl waved his hand, "Alan City owes me several favors. Let their bachelors work for you for free."
Although he didn't understand why Genos was so enthusiastic, Arthur accepted and expressed his gratitude.
The earl emphasized: "For two thousand adult men, I can also issue an order to ensure that you get truly capable people. You only need to provide food and accommodation."
"Thank you very much." Arthur felt more and more like there was something ghostly about him.
These two conditions are not small favors. I don’t know what Genos wants to do.
"As for craftsmen, carpenters, etc., I have many workshops under my name. Let's do this. I will ask Hendry to take you to various villages in the afternoon, and they will let you choose. Well... the total number of masters and apprentices should not exceed two hundred.
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This is another great favor. You should know that two hundred people in the workshop have left their jobs, which can stop a lot of ongoing work. This is a huge loss.
Arthur was even a little afraid to accept it, as it would be bad if the count made any strange request.
But in order to build a defensive stronghold, he had to accept it.
"I'm really sorry to make you like this..."
Before Arthur could finish his words of thanks, he was interrupted by Genos.
"It's not a big deal." The master of Shili City suddenly came closer, letting his aging face come into Arthur's eyes.
"If you can kidnap more people from Braywood, I will give you more help."
Arthur was startled, "You mean to let me tie up Brynden again?"
This is no small matter. If Arthur does this once, whether he is justified or not, he may not be able to survive on the north bank of the Red Fork River.
"Alas~" Genos drawled out a long voice, "How can you catch a sheep to pluck its wool?"
"Old Tytos has three sons and one daughter. The second son Lucas, the third son Horst, and the daughter Bethany can all be kidnapped!"
"Of course, I'm not asking you to focus on kidnapping. I'm just asking you to pay attention to this matter. If you have a chance, do it with him. I'll back you up."
Arthur readily agreed.
It's not a mandatory requirement anyway, so don't worry about it.
When the War of the Five Kings begins a few months later, who will remember such a small thing?
After finalizing the details, Janos, Arthur, Hendry, and Janos' daughter Jayne had lunch together.
In the afternoon, accompanied by Hendry, Arthur went to more than a dozen large villages and successfully selected 200 craftsmen in the workshops, including experienced masters and a certain number of apprentices.
He will take these people back to the riverside village first, and then come back to receive two thousand laborers.
Of course, he will also purchase a large amount of food and daily sundries at the same time, and let these laborers carry them to his territory.
Night, Shili City.
"This Arthur is too troublesome." Hendry complained to his uncle when he returned to the castle.
"Isn't it just a small territory? How about so much trouble?"
Genos didn't take his nephew's complaints seriously, "I'm on guard against a big family like Blackwood, so it's understandable."
"It can't be as prepared as if the Seven Kingdoms are about to go to war. In the final analysis, he has stayed in his small castle for too long and has no knowledge. He just had a fight with Crowtree City, and it was like this."
The earl nodded and agreed with Hendry's point of view, "It is true that Lord Eddard and King Robert are young and strong, and the days of peace will last for a long time. Arthur's reaction was too much. Of course.
, I support him in doing this, and I will never object to his actions against Crowtree City."
The stone walls of Shili City record their words.
It won't be long before they regret their folly and praise Arthur's foresight.
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