[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-lord-of-winter-beginning-with-daily-intelligence":3,"chapter-lord-of-winter-beginning-with-daily-intelligence-lord-of-winter-beginning-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-9":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Lord of Winter: Beginning with Daily Intelligence",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},152807,274,"Chapter 9: Arrival","lord-of-winter-beginning-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>After several days of travel, Louis finally arrived at the Red Tide Territory with his convoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what met his eyes was a desolate wilderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a godforsaken place,\" a knight from the South muttered as he looked at the scene before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis didn’t respond. Instead, he dismounted slowly and observed his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barren, dilapidated, lifeless— the entire land was deathly silent, with barely even a sign of weeds, truly a desolate place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with his intelligence system, Louis was very sure that this land held great potential, with many resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geothermal, mineral deposits, fishery, and large tracts of land suitable for farming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone is willing to develop it, this place will surely become a land of wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place will eventually become the richest territory in the Northern Territory,\" Louis murmured softly, as if promising himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without wasting time, Louis began giving expansion orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, set up temporary tents, then once the living area is confirmed, start building houses. We can start by cutting wood to prepare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Find a water source by the river, ensure everyone has sufficient drinking water and food supplies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clear a plot of land for a simple training ground; the soldiers must not neglect their training!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As orders were given, the soldiers and slaves quickly sprang into action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sounds of logging and shouts filled the air, echoing across this long-silent land, imparting its first flicker of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the newly appointed Lord of Red Tide Territory, Louis needed to personally confirm the state of this land to draft the ensuing development plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he spent the next few days carefully surveying the entire Red Tide Territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Louis reached the southern part of the territory, he discovered areas where snow had melted, slowly emitting steam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurried forward, crouched down, and felt a trace of warmth with his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it a geothermal vent?!\" Louis’s eyes flashed with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intelligence system had hinted at geothermal resources here, and it turned out to be true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an environment like the Northern Territory, geothermal resources are indeed extremely valuable wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If developed properly, not only could it provide warmth for the residents, but it could also facilitate the coming spring planting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More surprising, he discovered a few hot springs nearby!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hot springs and the Northern Territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two words together seemed almost unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imagining himself soaking in a hot spring while other Lords shivered in the cold, Louis couldn’t help but smile; the feeling was simply doubly joyful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he decided to place his manor near the hot springs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then went to the riverside, where the ice had already cracked, and the river water flowed slowly. A few birds rested on the riverbank, occasionally diving into the water to catch small fish that hadn’t yet awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fish population in the river wasn’t abundant at the moment, but according to the intelligence system’s reports, when spring arrives, this place will become a breeding ground for fish, providing a stable food source for the territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was pondering how to maximize the use of this resource, a squad of scout knights that Louis had sent out hurried back with exciting intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They discovered abundant mineral deposits deep within the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord, in the northwest mountains, we discovered a Cold Iron Vein!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, deeper in, we found a mineral emitting a dark red glow, suspected to be Demon Marrow Ore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lambert gasped: \"Demon Marrow Ore?! If it’s true, that’s a gold mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\" Louis nodded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long known about the existence of this vein through his intelligence system, so he wasn’t too surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The value of Demon Marrow Ore needs no elaboration, but given the current conditions, attempting to mine it is too difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as long as this land can develop steadily, this vein will eventually become Red Tide Territory’s most significant asset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this round, Louis and his knights felt more confident about this land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intelligence system was right; this is indeed a land full of promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, compared to the potential value of this land, the current reality is very harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they entered the native settlement, they were greeted by a scene of utter ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stagnant water on the land mixed with decaying mud, filling the air with a damp, rotting odor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crude wooden shacks and mud huts stood crookedly, looking as if they could collapse any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the residents were poorly clothed elders, women, and children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were thin, wrapped in clothes barely held together by old strips of cloth, clearly inadequate against the cold of the Northern Territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was there anyone managing this place before?\" Louis frowned at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The former governor ran off long ago,\" an indigenous resident answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few frail children huddled behind a door, their cheeks reddened by the cold, hiding their thin bodies in the shadows, watching Louis’s group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes were timid, full of wariness and fear towards strangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Louis felt uneasy. Having gone through compulsory education, he couldn’t bear to see children suffering like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dismounted and took some rations from his pocket, walked forward, crouched down, and offered the food, \"Take this and eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the children only stared at him warily; none dared to take it, seemingly afraid it was some kind of trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the aroma of the rations was extraordinarily tempting in the air, and the children swallowed salivatingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead and eat,\" Louis said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The children finally couldn’t resist, grabbing the food from Louis’s hands, devouring it hungrily, fearing it might disappear the next second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Louis soon noticed a little boy who didn’t immediately devour his share as the others did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he quietly hid his portion in his worn clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why aren’t you eating?\" Louis squatted down to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little boy looked up, his dirty face full of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He replied in a timid voice, \"I’m... I’m saving it to eat with mom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly remembered, in the South, the nobility fed their dogs the best meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here, the children had to hide away even a piece of dry food cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly felt a sense of responsibility, the desire to do something for the people on this land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Louis looked around at the cold and hungry natives and loudly announced, \"All who are willing to work can come to my station. I will provide you with food, shelter, and a chance to survive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The natives looked at each other, their eyes full of numbness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had suffered too much and no longer believed in anyone, but seeing these children who had just received food, they eventually nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s give it a try; after all, nothing could be worse than their current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>",1132,"2026-05-29T04:24:47.177Z","2026-06-01T04:29:09.187Z",1,"novelbin.me","dc6f7555298d79b615abbe790af273ee225b6f73cc307291ccb2b9e695f40096","lord-of-winter-beginning-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-10","lord-of-winter-beginning-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-8",766,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flord-of-winter-beginning-with-daily-intelligence-cover.jpg"]