361: Chapter 361: Issues Regarding Site Selection 361: Chapter 361: Issues Regarding Site Selection Because the slaves were so enthusiastic, the road that was initially expected to take two days to clear was completed in just one day.
When Zhao Guang returned that day, he was quite surprised.
They set off the next day and encountered no trouble along the way, unsure if it was due to the recent battle.
Regardless, the lords along the road treated Zhao Guang with overwhelming enthusiasm and even sent people to greet him.
The thod of their reception was sothing Zhao Guang could hardly bear.
The flags, the clothes, were they clearly learned from Ocoro’s subordinates?
Had this art spread even here?
Although it was entirely deford, one could still make out its origin.
They traveled north without passing through Marquis Coruas’ territory.
Therefore, Zhao Guang did not know what the Marquis’ current attitude was towards him.
He did not know whether the Marquis was acting under the Prince’s orders to deal with him, or if he genuinely wanted to oppose him up until now.
But when he found out that so captives had beco his slaves, it was clear that the two were enemies.
The territories of the Great Nobles within the Empire were mainly along the borders.
They were not only lords of the Empire but also bore the responsibility of defending the peripheries.
This was the case with Coruas; being a Marquis, his territory neighbored the Beastman Region to the north.
It was said that Coruas had to battle the beastn several tis a year.
Yet, to Zhao Guang, these battles seed as perfunctory as routine chores.
If soone suggested that there were no trade relationships between Coruas and the beastn, Zhao Guang would absolutely not believe it.
But could his relations with the beastn be as close as his own?
At present, even the blue pills required buying from him, so next, he decided to capture the trade share from the beastn’s side first.
He was in the northwest corner of the Empire, while Coruas was in the south.
There were a few territories in between, but all were small and could serve as buffers for the ti being.
After figuring out these situations, Zhao Guang began choosing his next destination.
However, this was not too much for Zhao Guang, as he had already planned this in advance.
He had plans from gas as well as real engineering blueprints, but specifics needed to be carefully considered.
“Master, choosing this location might not be a good idea,” said the servant.
“Why?” Zhao Guang turned to Coscola, who usually did not make suggestions.
“I am not very knowledgeable about territorial developnt.
Perhaps, from a developnt standpoint, choosing the center of the territory would foster the fastest, most convenient growth.
However, we need to consider safety issues.
The center of the territory is quite isolated and vulnerable,” explained Coscola.
Zhao Guang looked at the map and nodded, “That is true; however, the beastn will not attack us.”
Although each tribe of beastn had its own ideas, the royal court’s influence was imnse.
Once the beastn knew this was his territory, they would not think of attacking.
After all, they would not want the blue pills to disappear forever.
“The beastn won’t attack us?
That’s an advantage.
However, in the north, our enemies are not only the beastn.
Our biggest foes are actually those Undead Mages coming from the north,” said Coscola.
“Undead Mages?
Do they often leave the Plague Swamp to venture out?” Zhao Guang was slightly troubled.
After all, no matter how you put it, they were Mages, and a Mage’s thods were far beyond what any warrior could compare with.
If a Mage found the right opportunity to use his skills, the threat level would be imnse.
Coscola nodded and said, “I’ve heard from friends that although large-scale hordes of Undead Mages don’t move south, there are always so that co over.
Sotis, so Undead Mages even establish their territories here.”
“They co over to establish territories?
Then, doesn’t the Empire handle that?”
“They handle what they see, and ignore what they don’t,” Coscola seed rather disdainful.
The farther away from the Imperial City, the less people cared about the Royal Family’s authority.
After all, the distance was too great, and the royal power could not penetrate such places.
Especially in the border areas, the local powerful lords were the ones who had the final say.
“Since that’s the case, do you have a better choice?”
Zhao Guang sighed.
Gas were gas, not reality.
Although he had tried to make them closely mirror reality, there were still major disparities, and the pattern of thought was completely different.
Coscola pointed towards the far right, “I feel the best place is here, near Fla Fortress.
Even if we can’t get their support, I don’t think anyone would dare touch this place easily.”
“Fla Fortress?
Count Valen’s territory, eh?
What is his personality like?”
Qiao Miya promptly said, “Count Valen is quite a dominant and rigid person, reportedly raised in a military camp from a young age with strong abilities and generally a military deanor.”
Qiao Miya was very familiar with these nobles, sothing a noble’s housekeeper must learn.
Pointing at the map, Qiao Miya said, “Count Valen guards Fla Fortress right here, and his territory’s border is this small stream.
Valen has maintained his beliefs for years, refusing to yield an inch, nor would he step beyond the borders.”
“Doesn’t he have the right to expand?”
“He has the right, but he doesn’t like to increase his holdings; he prefers guarding what he already has.”
Zhao Guang nodded, “I see, that’s good.
With such a character, as long as we don’t provoke him openly, we won’t have any trouble.
Then, let’s start from this place.”
After thinking for a mont, Zhao Guang said, “Let’s rest today.
I need to reconsider the planning.”
Such matters might as well be left to others.
He had too much to study and couldn’t dedicate ti to these things.
If he expended his energy here, how would he enhance his own abilities?
Zhao Guang always rembered that the reason for his rise in status was for personal strength enhancent.
He would never engage in things that reversed the importance and priorities.
If his role as a lord hindered his advancent, he would forsake it imdiately.
Returning to Earth, Zhao Guang contacted the ga designers.
Unexpectedly, they had already created a simple app.
“Mr.
Zhao, we’ve tested a simple app and have sent it to your company,” they said.
“Is the business done then?
Alright, I’ll ask about it,” said Zhao Guang, sowhat surprised.
Could his sister be moving so quickly?
Had his company’s ga design team already built it up so fast?
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