This war that took place in the northern frontier of the empire, although volatile and brutal, did not cause too much of a ripple within the entire Norman Empire in a short period of time.
After all...the delivery of messages takes time.
Due to the explosive speed of information transmission in this era, Bruno did not even know that a war had begun in the northern frontier of the empire.
The reason why Bruno was so anxious to build the intelligence system was to make up for the information shortcomings that existed in various noble territories.
He was not eager to find out any family secrets or empire secrets in a short period of time, but at least he wanted to let Bruno know the news from all over the empire in the shortest possible time and understand the latest battle situation from the northern front.
In order to meet Bruno's request, Krell, as the head of the intelligence agency, has stepped up the selection of personnel and the establishment of a framework. If everything goes well, it is expected that the Idar Intelligence Agency will be able to play a certain role within a year!
In fact, after several months of preparation work, the first batch of candidates for the Idar intelligence agency have been almost screened out. All that remains is to conduct systematic training in accordance with Bruno's instructions.
Most of them are members of the original Idar bandits, and some are from the Guards and Standing Army of the Idar Territory. But the most striking thing is that among the personnel who established the intelligence system, more than 30%
All of them were born serfs!
This was not because Krell wanted to deliberately promote the serfs, but Bruno's series of simple measures in the Idar Territory, which made the serfs and civilians deeply feel the difference between the Idar Territory and other noble territories.
Therefore, they always have a different kind of affection for Idar Territory, and truly regard Idar Territory as their home.
Under Bruno's order, a new Idar recruitment registration office was opened at the south gate of Idar City. Any Idar people who want to become a member of the Idar Standing Army, the Idar Navy and the Idar CIA can do so at
Register in advance at the registration office.
What makes Bruno most gratified is that under the series of measures he implemented to free serfs and reward farm workers, the civilians and serfs in Idar territory are extremely enthusiastic about joining the Idar army and intelligence system!
There are more than 2,000 registered civilians and serfs alone!
You know, the total population of Idar Territory today is only over 20,000!
Moreover, in order to ensure that the information registered in the Idar Recruitment Registration Office has sufficient value, the registration office follows the original recruitment requirements of the standing army, and only qualified Idar personnel can register!
So, no matter from which perspective, this is already a very impressive number!
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Unlike the raging wars in the northern frontier of the empire, at this time, the weather in the Idar Territory was sunny and the people were healthy. The war in the northern frontier of the empire did not have any impact on the Idar Territory.
The outskirts of Idar City.
The crops in the farmland have already produced heavy ears of wheat, and the corn that was just planted this year is also growing vigorously, producing many large and tender corn buds, which look particularly gratifying.
Although sweet potatoes and potatoes are hidden under the ground, just looking at the lush vine branches on the ground, you can tell that they are hiding in the soil and trying to grow.
Insecticides made from pyrethrum have been widely used in the Idar territory. This has made the pests that have plagued the Idar people for many years finally completely disappeared this year.
Although there are still a few scattered fish that have slipped through the net, they are no longer a cause for concern.
In fact, at the very beginning, although the Earl claimed that such a potion could prevent and control pests.
But people are still dubious, because in this era, pests are prevalent in every farmland across the continent.
Therefore, in the inherent impression of civilians, pests cannot be prevented and eliminated, and if you want to get rid of them, you can only kill them with your own hands.
In addition, although the price of several copper plates is affordable to ordinary people, it is not cheap. If it has no effect after buying it, wouldn't it be a waste of money?
It’s not easy to make money, so don’t spend it carelessly!
However, such thoughts did not last long.
Because within a few days, they were shocked to discover that when the serfs sprayed pesticides on the Earl's farmland, the pests disappeared without a trace in an instant!
Some of the serfs were directly transferred to work elsewhere. If they work hard... even serfs can receive a reward of a few copper coins!
It turns out... this insecticide actually has such an effect!
If this is the case... then compared to the price of five copper plates, this insecticide is indeed quite cheap!
Although the civilians have a low status, they are not stupid. Nowadays, Idar Territory needs manpower everywhere and recruits coolies everywhere. If pesticides are used in their farmland... then they will definitely have an extra manpower.
Use your free time!
Although they have little culture, they are full of strength!
Using the extra time you have to do some hard work and hard work, you can definitely make up for the cost of pesticides, and even... earn a little more money!
Money is a good thing. Even if you only earn one or two more copper coins a week, it will add up to a considerable income!
The greatest advantage of civilians is that they can endure hardship! They are willing to endure hardship!
Therefore, with the large-scale application of pesticides, more and more Idar people were liberated from the fields.
Because there is still farmland to take care of, the hours they can work every day are not very long.
But there are so many civilians that they can’t stand it!
Even if it’s two shifts a day, it’s okay!
Therefore, with the addition of a large number of new manpower, the construction speed of various projects in Idarland suddenly accelerated, so much so that Ford had to build a new cement workshop to meet the progress of road construction.
Speaking of road construction, after several months of work, more than half of the road construction process in Idar has been completed.
In addition to the Idar Avenue connecting the Idar Territory and the Mann Fortress, the two roads connecting Idar City and the fishing port terminal, Idar City and the Namur Fortress have also been completed.
The roads currently built in Idar are definitely far from the standards of the previous life, but these cement roads will not be used for cars, and they will not pass any heavy vehicles in a short period of time, so they are completely adequate.