Rhodes saw a river of refugees pouring into Blackhammer Castle from the east. Those were refugees from Fort Watch...
A major greenskin invasion had an impact far beyond the destruction of the city. Displaced people surged like a river in the northern border of Kislev. The northern gate was open, and the northern lords were in danger. Although they were keeping watch,
The fort is still there, but everyone knows that it has lost its original defensive capabilities. Needless to say, the greenskin invasion, even if the beastmen attack, may not be able to withstand it.
Standing on the city tower, watching the ragged people entering the city, Rhodes felt extremely heavy. This time, Black Hammer Castle can also accommodate them, but such a scene is really uncomfortable. Most of the people who came here were physically injured.
There were strong people, both men and women, but the elderly and children were rarely seen. Rhodes knew that during the long winter, the weak could not cross the vast no man's land and settle in Blackhammer Castle. The grasslands and forests were ruthless killers.
, the refugees in Watchfort have no food, and there are not many roads they can walk. Therefore, you don’t need to guess, most of the old people and children died on the way here. This is a road made of deaths.
Those who came to Blackhammer Castle were considered true survivors. They were lucky enough to escape the massacre at Watchfort, and they were lucky enough to survive the vast prairie. They came to Blackhammer Castle to seek a place to stay.
Rhodes asked Alves to arrange this matter. No matter how many people came to Watchfort, they must be accommodated. If it doesn't work, open the warehouse to stock up on food to help them survive this winter.
In the past few years, the northern barbarian war, the greenskin invasion, and the Elengrad rebellion have almost involved the entire northern territory, which has also caused earth-shaking changes in the original structure of the entire northern territory. Watchfort, which was the most powerful at the time, has
It was reduced to a wasteland during the Greenskin Invasion. However, the Elengrad rebellion changed the owner of Crackstone Castle and made Iron Ring Castle disappear from the map.
The Black Hammer Fort, which was originally the weakest, has grown step by step, so that today the Black Hammer Fort is the most powerful place in the north. It is adjacent to the Gulf of Kislev to the west and Oerengrad to the south. It was previously ignored.
The geographical advantages are finally revealed.
According to the demographic report, the number of permanent residents in the entire Blackhammer Castle reaches 20,000, and including the floating population, it may be close to 25,000. There is also no statistics on the dwarf area of "Ironforge". The three combined
The total population is estimated to be nearly 30,000 people. At its peak, Watchfort was a large castle with a population of 30,000 people, and now, Blackhammer Castle has grown to take its place. From the flow of refugees, we can know that most people
Choosing to make a living in Blackhammer Castle can only prove the fact that after the decline of Watchfort, Blackhammer Castle has become the center of the North.
Rhodes did not feel any happiness, because the pressure on his shoulders was even greater. At this time, Black Hammer Castle was no longer the Black Hammer Castle that was in need of labor and was in need of labor. Today, all walks of life in Black Hammer Castle have stabilized.
, it is difficult for the refugees to find jobs in the city in a short period of time. The life they imagined of having jobs and food when they arrive at Blackhammer Castle may not be easy to obtain.
I can ensure that they survive this winter, but I cannot keep them like this forever. Fiscal income and expenditure are a dynamic balance, and we cannot allocate funds from the treasury to feed the refugees. Otherwise, problems will occur. Moreover, in the long run
Spending time raising refugees will also aggravate the dissatisfaction of other residents of the city.
Of course, Rhodes was worried about much more than this. After the massacre of Watch Castle, the largest castle in the entire northern border is now the Black Hammer Castle under his control. As the saying goes, if a big tree attracts the wind, a gun will kill the first bird. If one day in the future,
Ironhide thought again that there was an opponent here, and came back with the greenskin army. Then, Blackhammer Castle would undoubtedly be his first target.
The tragedy of the day when Watch Castle was breached is still vivid in his mind. Rhodes doesn’t want to see a castle defense battle here next year, or the year after. That is not a heroic feat, but the destruction... Three of Black Hammer Castle’s
The city wall has not yet been built, so if the greenskins arrive at this time, it will be a disaster.
"Rod, there is something I think it is necessary to discuss with you."
Alves came up behind him and spoke after hesitating for a moment. Like Rhodes, the little dwarf had a gloomy face. It could be seen that he was a little tired from taking care of the refugees. This is not a simple resettlement, it involves social security, the people
Mentality, future planning, and a series of other issues. However, the purpose of Alves coming here is obviously not to talk about the refugees. This is his responsibility and he should handle it well. There is nothing to say.
"What's the matter? My dear steward."
Rhodes turned his head and forced a smile. He didn't want to pass on too much negative emotions to Alves. After all, he had to deal with many more things than himself every day.
"It's from the Knights. I'm thinking, should we think about this issue from another angle?"
Alves whispered.
"what is the problem?"
Rhodes was a little puzzled. He didn't understand what Alves said.
"We all know that the Knights of the Sons of Esun are very powerful in combat. But with all due respect, their number is too small. We managed to train eighteen Bear Knights before, but after one battle, they were all damaged.
Six, the number has returned to the previous twelve bear knights." Alves returned to the room, poured himself a glass of vodka, and tasted it carefully, "The combat effectiveness of the bear knights is unquestionable, but here
Under such circumstances, with all due respect, it may be difficult for you to cultivate a truly large-scale knighthood."
Alves' words struck a chord with Rhodes. He really thought so. The vision of the powerful Knights of the Sons of Esun when it was first established was to become a powerful organization like the White Wolf Knights or the Rick Guards, but
Now, Kislev is not at peace, and the North is not at peace either. The Bear Knights were originally few in number, but after a bloody battle, many died and many were injured. Indeed, the scale and the number of people were a drawback.
"So, what do you think?"
Rhodes asked. Light dark circles crawled into his eyes. This was the exhaustion that could not be concealed.
"My thoughts... I think we should probably relax the requirements. It is not necessary for a Bear Knight to join the Knights. All talents who are willing to fight against Chaos and Greenskins should probably be absorbed and become a member of the Knights.
Time waits for no one, Rhodes. The training and cultivation process of the Bear Knights is very long. If we have ten or twenty years now, we can slowly wait for this army to take shape, but the current situation is that we do not have that much time. Chaos
We don’t know when the crisis will come, but the green-skinned threat is right in front of us. Relaxing the requirements for members of the Knights can help quickly build up this army."
Alves took a sip of his drink and continued——
"All warriors, wizards, and assassins can join in, allowing everyone to display their talents and abilities in the army. Only in this way can the army have real combat effectiveness."
After hearing this, Rhodes felt his eyes light up. Things should fulfill their responsibilities and people should make full use of their talents. Isn't this the idea of the Knights of the Silver Hand? But there is no Silver Hand here. The son of Esun is the Silver Hand of Blackhammer Castle! Just like Al
What Weiss said is that it should not just be a title, but also a spiritual symbol. Tolerance allows all ambitious and talented people to come together. For Kislev, for the North!
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Bretonnia.
"Lord Lord."
"Oh, thank God, you're back. You're back unscathed! Thank the gods..."
After the Battle of Mogul, Bertol returned to his territory. Along the way, the farmers greeted the unassuming noble lord eagerly. They welcomed the return of Bertol and Talinnam as if they were their own relatives.
Talinnam felt very comfortable in his heart. This kind of comfort and sunshine came from his heart. When he saw the farmers laughing, he felt happy. Because he originally came from the bottom of the common people. When he saw the common people
Happiness is the greatest happiness in Talinnam.
Bertol was the same. The winter in Bretonnia could not stop his fiery enthusiasm. The knight lord greeted every farmer. This is not Kislev, and the winter is not too cold, so from time to time there are farmers who go out and turn in autumn.
I haven't had time to pay for the grain, or I may go to a nearby city to do odd jobs.
Bertot's manor is not far away, and the fairy-tale castle looks even more dreamy under the thin layer of snow. It's like it's been covered in a snow-white coat, cold and charming.
Talinnam only felt very friendly. After half a year, he returned to Bertot's manor again, and it was almost his home. Although Talinam was still a servant here, he had many privileges, such as access to the lord.
The privileges of freedom in the living room, such as the privilege of exercising on the manor lawn. These are things that ordinary servants cannot even imagine.
Tarynham waited, waiting for the moment when the hostess Anna greeted him with a smile. After all, Bertol was now a hero, he saved the king. In Bretonnia, this matter is now known to everyone.
Berto should have received decent treatment long ago. Talinnam even complained for his old lord.
However, the imaginary picture did not appear. Anna did not go out to greet him. On the contrary, she just sat in the castle hall, lazily reading a book and tasting high-quality wine from the foot of the Gray Mountains.