Chapter 140 139 The name of Cadman City is so unlucky!
Chapter 140 139. The name of Cadman City is so unlucky! I want to call it.
It is now the 23rd hour since the little players left Transia.
After sending away Natalie and her remnant witch hunter soldiers and Major Fraser who had been recording the story, and giving each other a remnant ring of the leader of Sarokdar as a death certificate, Murphy quickly convened
Had a meeting.
To be precise, this is also the first time Murphy has summoned the managers of his territory as "Count Cadman".
Therefore this can be called a meeting of retainers.
However, in addition to appointing three barons, Murphy has not specifically appointed various matters in the territory, so it is certain that everyone involved in this negotiation will most likely have several more appointments after the negotiation.
an official position.
This is obvious.
Therefore, except for Dame Miriam and Professor Malcolm, everyone who was invited to the meeting was beaming with joy. Although they tried very hard to stay calm, the light in their eyes betrayed their mood.
Although Cadman City was destroyed.
Although 150,000 people died in the city, only less than 3,000 are missing.
Although everyone is still living in shacks, they are destined to go through difficult times before the reconstruction is completed.
Although the Blood Vulture clan, which has been the "Protector of Transia" and has been orthodox for 400 years, has been greatly disabled and is only one step away from being exterminated.
But it doesn't matter!
If you can take advantage of this opportunity to achieve an overnight class jump like Miss Miriam, no, like the noble Baroness Miriam, then this disaster will be a lifetime disaster for the opportunists.
A rare opportunity.
As for the calmness of Miriam and Professor Malcolm, it is because the former has already got a share of the cake and is eating to the fullest, while the latter is a scholar who has seen the changes in the world.
The dignity brought by knowledge allowed him to understand the danger and badness of the current situation, so that the status, official position and honor he was about to obtain did not seem so favourable.
These managers, large and small, were sitting in a room at the edge of the second hall of the Blood Vulture Corridor. The place that was originally used for the corridor guards to rest and relax was converted into a conference room.
Everyone is waiting for the count's arrival.
"Snapped"
"Lord Earl Cadman is here!"
The door was pushed open.
At the reminder in Mrs. Adele's slightly hoarse voice, everyone stood up to welcome the master of the earth beneath their feet.
Murphy did not wear his own vampire light armor, but wore a scarlet robe and a necessary evil on his waist. He walked into the house with his hands behind his back in an elegant and decent manner with a charming smile.
The loyal Maxime and Adele will also participate in the detailed arrangement of the management of the territory as his two barons.
The vampire lord stretched out his hand and pressed down, gesturing for everyone to sit down.
He looked around the crowd with scarlet eyes, and seeing the expressions on everyone's faces gave him a strong sense of déjà vu, as if he had returned to the company he worked for on a dull Monday, working with a group of desperate people.
A regular meeting where migrant workers discuss their work for the week.
Well, that’s the position I worked hard for ten years to get. It’s a bit of a pity when I think about it, and I don’t know which lucky person will get the advantage?
With such a mood, Murphy coughed.
He sat on the chair that Mrs. Adele pulled out for him and said in a calm tone:
"Thank you for your efforts during this period. It is precisely because of your assistance that the survivors of Cadman City can quickly settle down after the disaster. My eyes have seen the changes that are happening in the camp every day. I have seen it with my own eyes.
The fearful refugees regained their confidence in life under your management and comfort.
After the celebration, they were ready and courageous to return to their hometown and rebuild their home.
This is all due to you, everyone!
Although I am a vampire, I also understand the ways of human society very well, so I decided to give you what you deserve before we really start discussing big things."
After speaking, Murphy waved his hand, and Mrs. Adele, who was standing beside him, immediately unfolded the scroll in her hand.
The "voice of the count" cleared his throat and read:
"With the power of governance granted to Earl Cadman by the Night Ruler of Transia, the Blood Vulture Grand Duchess Tris Cavendina Jar Lorraine Lesembra, today we decree that the Earl's retainers and territorial administrators
The list is as follows:
Lady Miriam, Baroness of Moreland, was awarded the title of 'Scarlet Consul'.
She will represent Lord Cadman and be fully responsible for all government affairs in the territory except for titles, titles, and land grants.
Maxim Baron Maxim Senna Vlad Lesembra was awarded the title of 'Military Commander'.
He will be fully responsible for the military and formal army reconstruction in the territory on behalf of Lord Cadman.
Professor Winston Malcolm was awarded the title of 'Executive Knight' under Earl Cadman and the title of 'First Lieutenant to the Consul'.
He will assist Baroness Moreland in managing the territory for the Earl and use the Blood Vulture Clan's advanced management methods as a reference to formulate local formal laws and lead the Earl's people.
Mr. Philo Portman was awarded the title of 'Executive Knight' under Earl Cadman and the title of 'Commander of the City Guard'.
He will be responsible for maintaining public security in the territory and rebuilding the territory's police and militia systems.
Mr. Franks Chauvin was awarded the title of 'Executive Knight' under Count Cadman and the title of 'City Logistics Commander'.
He will be responsible for the storage, mobilization and transportation of all people's supplies in the territory, as well as the provision of two meals a day and the recording of labor points for the working people during the urban reconstruction process.
Sister Jules was awarded the title of 'Executive Knight' under Count Cadman and the title of 'City Medical and Faith Commander'.
She will be responsible for all medical-related affairs in the territory, manage the affairs of various religious groups in the territory, and find and sniff out potential cultists among the people for the Earl.
Ms. Blanche Palin Fedor was awarded the title of 'Executive Knight' under Count Cadman and the title of 'City Warehouse Master'.
She will be responsible for the collection and storage of food in the territory, and will be responsible for replenishing sufficient food reserves for the territory before the first snowfall in winter, and building at least six large food warehouses.
Please pay attention!
The medical affairs that Sister Jules is responsible for should be given the highest priority in subsequent administrative management.
The Earl does not want to see plague or disease in his territory.
The food collection affairs that Ms. Blanche Palin Fedor is responsible for should be given a higher priority in future administrative management.
The Earl does not want to see frequent hunger in his territory.
The above appointments are based on the careful consideration and sole discretion of His Excellency Freno Murphy Lesembra, Earl of Cadman.
All appointments shall take effect immediately from the date of issuance of the authorization document.”
After reciting this command, the atmosphere in the entire room suddenly became cheerful. Even if no one spoke, the relaxation and joy that permeated everyone except Sister Jules was still visible to the naked eye.
The officials appointed by Murphy are all residents who have already served as managers in the survivor camp, and their abilities have been affirmed and recognized by the recent complicated affairs.
The vampire leader listened with his desire sense and did not hear any dissatisfied complaints rising in someone's heart.
They are content with the status quo and are happy that they have been recognized by the new lord, even if the lord in front of them is a vampire that is very different from them, but the differences from race seem to have been quietly erased in the process of decentralization of power.
Power is a good thing.
As long as it is used properly, it can smooth out any dissatisfaction.
"I emphasize again! This appointment is something you all deserve and is not a gift from a superior. I would also like to take this opportunity to explain to you my general plan for the future of my territory as a lord."
Murphy stood up, and Maxim immediately stood up and unfolded a prepared map beside the lord.
Above it is the outline of the entire Earldom of Cadman, which occupies one-third of Transia, and the other third is close to the border of the Plantagenet Kingdom and the Undermar Hills in northwest Transia.
That place has been given to Miss Femis by Tris.
But because the latter was still being questioned by the blood alliance knights, before she came back, her territory was under the concurrent care of Murphy.
The last area is the Earl of Xiko in the north, which has existed in a "semi-independent" status for almost the past 400 years and has never been truly managed by the Blood Vulture Clan, so there is no need to go into detail.
However, the Count of Xico has been badly destroyed in the Ten Years' War. Although there are still some settlements there, the order is much worse than that of the Count of Cadman.
So theoretically speaking, Murphy is the current actual manager of Transia. Of course, his power is not enough to take care of the entire Transia.
"Please look at the map, everyone."
Murphy pointed his finger at the map held up by Maxim, on which he had painted different areas with different colors. He said:
"In my future plans for the territory, the three barons' fiefdoms will each assume different responsibilities.
The Barony of Moreland is located near the trade route.
Therefore, Baroness Moreland should also focus on restarting the business that was delayed by the war while managing the territory. Our territory needs wealth.
Barony of Lim is located near the north.
There we can absorb the homeless mountain people from the Earldom of Xiko and the Sachs and Icefjord regions further north who were expelled from their homes during the Ten Years' War into our territory, and we are now severely lacking in population.
I think that now that the Ten Years' War has essentially ended, there will soon be war refugees from other regions.
They are also objects that must be taken seriously.
Therefore, Baron Lim should also focus on absorbing more people into the territory when managing the territory's military. Only when there are enough people, can we mobilize enough manpower to rebuild Transia.
Finally, there is the Dark Barony in the south.
Not only is it close to the Filthy Swamp and Smuggler's Wood, it is also rich in minerals, but we certainly don't have the manpower to develop it for at least half a year.
Dame Miriam came up with an idea for me.
She thinks we can temporarily lease the minerals here to the Brass Dwarf Prospecting Team of Brass Castle, in exchange for the food and weapons we urgently need from the dwarves."
"Ahem, Lord Earl, I have a better opinion on this."
Professor Malcolm, who had changed into decent clothes but still wore broken glasses, coughed a few times.
He was still a little uncomfortable with Murphy's detailed and practical summary of territory development, which was completely different from other feudal lords, but he felt that he needed to remind the young vampire lord.
"Oh, Your Excellency, First Adjutant, please speak freely."
Murphy smiled and made a "please" gesture and said:
"I urgently need your wisdom now! Believe me, I need your advice very, very urgently. The Earldom is not only my territory, it is also your hometown. It will be beneficial for us all to get better here."
"If you're leasing minerals out, it's probably not a good idea to look for dwarves."
Professor Malcolm said eloquently:
"The distance between their Brass Castle and Transia is a fatal factor, and as far as I know, the mining area of the Dark Barony is obviously closer to the Crimean Fortress. Considering that it is currently occupied by the Kingdom of Nordtov
Occupy, the local occupying forces will inevitably need more minerals to rebuild the new border.
The need exists, and never underestimate the territorial obsession of Nordtov's group of Yankees.
Therefore, if we can establish trade relations with them, the benefits we can get from leasing mining areas to them are obviously more substantial.
They have occupied the fertile plains of Kavhoka.
It was once the most important grain-producing area in the Confederation of Persia and even in the entire territory of human civilization, which means that the Yankees now have a lot of food in their hands.
If there is too much food, it will depreciate and the price will drop, so buying now is a good opportunity!”
"Professor, I have a question."
Miss Miriam frowned and said:
"We currently have no trade ties with the Kingdom of Nordtov. I'm going to say something unpleasant."
She took a peek at Murphy's face and said softly:
"Whether Her Majesty the Wolf Lady recognizes Earl Cadman's power is a question, and the military discipline of the Yankee Border Guards is a big ancestral issue. Rather than trade, they may be more willing to rob directly. We currently do not have enough power to defend
Our property."
"Uh, Your Majesty the Count, Madam Consul, and His Excellency the First Adjutant."
Ms. Palian, a middle-aged aunt who had just been appointed as the commander of the city warehouse, was obviously attending such a high-level meeting for the first time.
Having been a small businessman before, she was still not used to it.
He stood up and tried to show respect with bad etiquette, but was stopped by Murphy with a wave of his hand. He said in a gentle tone:
"Ms. Palian, it doesn't have to be like this. We are discussing the future of the territory. In this case, it is obviously inappropriate to insist on etiquette. Please tell us your thoughts directly."
"Oh, that's right."
Seeing that the lord was so gentle, Ms. Palian breathed a sigh of relief.
She organized her language and said:
"When I was doing business in the small town of Batacin on the Transian border, I met some Yankee businessmen. They once boasted that they acted as business agents for some non-commissioned officers of the Yankee border guard. Maybe we can establish relationships with those smugglers.
.
In addition, if the Yankees want to sell grain to us, they will definitely have to go through the hands of those merchants.
It might be better to contact them directly."
"Very well, Ms. Palin, that's just the advice I needed."
Murphy nodded with satisfaction and winked at Miriam. The smart consul immediately nodded and said:
"Then, Knight Palian, I now officially appoint you as the plenipotentiary representative for commercial transactions with the Yankees. The appointment documents will be issued later."
"I also have suggestions! Sirs."
Seeing the cunning Pa Lian using her connections to gain her the power to intervene in the trade, the other "upstarts" suddenly couldn't sit still.
Mr. Philo Portman, commander of the city guard, stood up immediately and said:
"I have a distant cousin who has been purchasing local specialties from the Western Sabarian tribe in Bingfang for a long time. I can write to him. As long as we pay some sufficient money, the barbarians are willing to give us a large amount of cured meat and dried fish.
I admit that those hard-frozen fish definitely don’t taste good, but you shouldn’t be more picky now!
After all, you only need three frozen fish, some local wild vegetables and enough broken bread to cook a pot of soup that can feed ten laborers! The most important thing is that the price of buying things from the barbarian tribe is very low.
Even lower than your imagination!
Both the Yankees and New Zealanders looked down upon them, and the rich catches and specialties in the Ice Bay area always lacked long-term customers.
This is an opportunity!
Your Majesty the Earl and Madam Consul!"
"Very good! Knight Portman, I now appoint your distant cousin as the plenipotentiary representative of the Earl of Cadman to the Ice Bay region's commerce. What is his name?"
"And me, Madam Archon!"
Chef Frank Chauvin was a little anxious.
Seeing that the benefits were about to be divided, the cook with a big neck, weird tattoos on his arms, and a social attitude stood up and shouted:
"My brother-in-law helped the city's gangs for a while, smuggling firearms and explosives from the Plantagenet Border Guards."
As soon as he said these words, he realized something was wrong.
But when he wanted to shut up, it was too late, because everyone else was staring at him with the eyes of "You are such a **** kid."
Xiao Wan also realized that he had let something slip.
Any sane lord who engages in such a ruthless business as arms smuggling will end up being defeated first and asking questions later, not to mention that his brother-in-law is still doing this kind of thing from the Plantagenet Kingdom, which is currently an "enemy country".
He sat back in the chair a little decadently.
He thought that the whole family would probably be killed by the count this time, but Murphy laughed loudly, shook his head and said:
"Very good, I need talents like your brother-in-law and his connections now. You go find him, Knight Xiaowan. I only give him fifteen days. I want to see at least three thousand soldiers, muskets and enough
ammunition.
I can directly trade with gold, but don't fool me with defective products. If you do well, I will forgive his past sins and even give him a formal official position or even a knighthood.
But it’s not done well.”
"I guarantee it with the heads of my whole family, sir!"
After escaping from death and making a comeback, Cavalier Chauvin immediately stood up and punched his chest. The rather vicious chef said loudly:
"We need thirty days, but I guarantee that we can get the weapons you need! We can even talk about armor and artillery. The war is over, and the Sealanders will definitely have a large backlog of weapons that need to be dealt with.
They are still engaged in military reforms, and those old weapons will be destroyed even if they are not sold to us.
Therefore, maybe you can buy something good enough at one-third or even one-fifth of the usual price.”
As soon as he said such professional words, the eyes of others became more subtle.
What a good cook!
There is such a punishable and punishable side job.
This kind of thing is actually well known. I'm afraid your brother-in-law is just a horse boy. The real mastermind of underground arms smuggling is your kid, right?
"Very good, go ahead and do it."
Murphy doesn't care about that.
He needs to use all the power at his disposal now.
He knew very well that none of the guys in front of him who could show their talents in time in the survivors were by any means cheap, but it didn't matter, they wanted to start a new life and have a nobler background, and Murphy could satisfy them.
As long as they can bring win-win benefits, these can be discussed!
