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Draws Near (10,000 Words)","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-289",289,"\u003Cp>Even in the entire enclosed room...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ackman’s gaze glanced at Aiden, only to find those two fair bodies still entwined on Aiden’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly bowed his head, \"Master, do you have any instructions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiden, eyes closed, enjoying the maid’s massage, slowly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed his right hand on the maid lying on his legs and said, \"Chief Attendant, I’ve suffered heavy losses recently!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Storm Mercenary Corps, hired at great expense, chose to ally with a Bandit Corps and plunder my villages together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Burning, looting, killing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Women imprisoned as slaves, men conscripted, forced to become bandits!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now it’s winter, so there’s no need for farming, but what about when spring arrives tomorrow? Who will help me farm these nearly ten thousand acres of farmland?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ackman remained silent, listening to Aiden’s words with his head down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiden’s questioning voice reached Ackman’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Akoman, you are my chief attendant! Not only must you protect my safety, but also the safety of the territory!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ackman hesitantly replied, \"Master, my name is Ackman...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiden’s face tightened, \"That’s not important!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me, how can I get rid of that damned Iron Blood Brotherhood Bandit Corps and those renegade Storm Mercenaries!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Ackman’s mind began to turn quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting on the chair, Aiden’s right hand continuously roamed and kneaded the maid’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ackman hesitantly said, \"Master, I’ve thought about it and feel there are two ways to handle this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ackman sneakily looked up at Aiden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he found his view blocked by the maid’s fair body, so he quickly bowed his head again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiden’s voice sounded, \"Speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ackman said with his head down, \"First, the Storm Mercenary Corps was dispatched by the Mercenary Guild in Kakasong City with whom you cooperated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve paid fifty percent of the commission, so the Mercenary Guild must take responsibility for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they don’t, and you cause a scene, who would dare to cooperate with them in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Aiden immediately frowned, losing interest even in kneading the maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The other one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ackman’s heart grew slightly tense, \"The other way is to seek Marquis Duca’s assistance...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as Marquis Duca’s army presses the border and suppresses these bandits and mercenaries, only then can your territory be truly free of worry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiden fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from his shifting eyes, it was clear he was contemplating something!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiden said nothing, and naturally, Ackman dared not speak either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honest and still, he stood with his head bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until a few minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiden spoke in a deep voice, \"Prepare a carriage for me! I want to go to Kakasong City!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Ackman’s heart instantly relaxed, and he quickly bent his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master, I will arrange it right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lamps along the walls illuminated the spacious hall, clearly revealing the silhouettes of several busy attendants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They pushed wooden carts, placing trays of food made through cooking in front of Lynn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden roasted pork ribs, fragrant pan-fried river fish, boiled chicken soup turned yellow and white, wheat-baked bread, and a pot of wheat and pork porridge, plus a large jug of beer...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at these foods, Lynn’s eyes showed satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After inviting Kuisi to dine together, Lynn showed no restraint, chewing heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the ritual of prayer before meals...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Lynn cared about least was etiquette!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, Lynn sat on a chair with leather cushions and backrest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched the glowing anthracite burn slowly in the fireplace, without spurting flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the castle’s hall was close to three hundred square meters, the use of glazed glass for windows provided good sealing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the three-degree temperature outside the castle, the interior was at least ten degrees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, being near the fire, Lynn felt hardly any chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoughts in Lynn’s mind were continuously turning, planning future territorial development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, the papermaking workshop is already constructed and can begin production tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wood for the tools and tree bark for papermaking, cut down over these days, is at least initially sufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, a lumber mill should be built in the forest for fixed cutting and sawing, producing the needed lumber boards and bark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need for many workers at the lumber mill; thirty people at most will suffice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as no major projects are undertaken, their daily output can support the entire territory’s needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this way, stable production of lumber boards for the territory is ensured, along with sufficient bark materials for the papermaking workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the papermaking workshop is completed, workers need to undergo skills training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he used the Memory Pearl to replicate the knowledge of constructing the papermaking workshop to Colin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin can be responsible for training the papermaking workshop workers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, the current most important project for territorial development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Construction of the territory’s rail system!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the town to the Salt Factory, to the open-pit coal mine, to the city walls, and even later to the ranch and Red Brick Factory...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With sufficient labor, the rail can be built, utilizing it for transportation!\u003C\u002Fp>",844,"2026-05-29T04:50:48.604Z","2026-06-01T04:29:11.989Z",1,"novelbin.me","f9e9faba876f1d08bd4cdc2f0a5a73be64d78f8275299856fe6c36acd4f67bee","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-290","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-288",979,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsystem-build-my-own-territory-cover.jpg"]