[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence":3,"chapter-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-177":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Warlord: Starting with Daily Intelligence",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2338640,4572,"Chapter 177: The First Decree of the New Territory!","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-177",177,"\u003Cp>The second day arrived, and Gervas returned to the Baron of Cain’s territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, this land would be formally incorporated into administration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Gervas issued his first decree: all subjects must gather in Cain Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Baron of Cain’s territory consisted of one town and seven villages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly a decade of cultivation by Baron Cain, the population had reached seven thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scale had reached the normal level for a border barony, far surpassing Gervas’s Stormhold by several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Lordship!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over seven thousand serfs gathered on the open ground outside the castle; as Gervas ascended the castle wall, they all knelt and bowed, having already heard the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the numbness on the serfs’ faces revealed they cared nothing for who their lord was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only emotion they showed was a faint unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They feared their new lord might exploit them even more harshly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rise, my subjects!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know you’re anxious now, unsure whether I can lead you to a better life!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And I, Gervas Gail, can solemnly tell you: becoming my serf is your fortune.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You will live a life envied by all serfs in other domains!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, many of you surely disbelieve me after hearing so many fine words.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Therefore, I, Gervas Gail, have decided: today, three hundred pots of meat broth will be boiled outside Cain Castle, so every one of my serfs may taste the broth!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Additionally, each serf will receive one black bread!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And most importantly, all of this is free—my gift to you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serfs had long been immune to Gervas’s earlier flowery words, dismissing them as mere empty boasts from this new lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when they heard of the meat broth and one black bread per person, all the serfs erupted in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were seven thousand of them here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One black bread per person—how many loaves would that require?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it fill the entire castle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And three hundred pots of meat broth—each pot must contain at least a whole ox leg’s worth of meat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven thousand black breads could not possibly fill the entire castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn’t even fill a small storage room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The total value of these black breads was merely ten or so gold coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the immediate effect made Gervas feel it was worth every coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he established his authority among the serfs of the Baron of Cain’s territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three hundred large pots were set over fires, and smoked meat chunks were dumped in!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the black breads arrived continuously from Stormhold’s carts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the serfs ate the broth and bread, the new lord’s words of benevolence echoed through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, transforming the Baron of Cain’s territory was not merely about bestowing favors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, Cain Town must be renamed; Gervas waved his hand and changed it to Wheatfragrant Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One wheat field, one wheat fragrance—henceforth, it would be the Twin Wheat Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides renaming, the castle’s disposition and the former Cain family’s assets also needed arranging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A territory did not need two castles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Old John and the others proposed demolishing the Cain Baronial Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was not to be torn down without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The castle’s blue stone materials would be used to expand Stormhold Baronial Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Gervas was now a viscount; failing to build a viscount’s castle would no longer match his rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Stormhold Castle had been constructed with ample space reserved for future expansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, simply moving the materials there would accelerate construction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was at least ten times faster than quarrying new stone and at least ten times cheaper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine! Tear it down!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his subordinates’ proposal, Gervas nodded in approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Baron of Cain’s assets, they were numerous livestock farms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As previously mentioned, the Baron of Cain’s territory, blessed with abundant water systems, had thrived in animal husbandry, especially duck farming—the backbone of Cain Baronial Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But half a month ago, Ironwolf City had sent officials to seize and haul away all chickens and ducks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Baron of Cain’s assets had already been liquidated into one hundred gold coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old John, handle this—replenish these farms as quickly as possible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, my lord!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ding! Daily intelligence has refreshed…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Intelligence One: Your new territory contains seven lakes, the smallest of which is Silverlight Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Legend says a serf once saw a school of beautiful fish emitting silver light in the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the tale spread, the lake earned its name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the legendary silver fish never appeared again, so most believed it a false lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in truth, the serf did not lie—he had seen a rare sea fish called Lightning Silverfish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning Silverfish are migratory, their bodies saturated with potent magic, rivaling third-rank beast meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They once reached Silverlight Lake via the river mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But later abandoned it due to the lack of suitable spawning grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, another batch of Lightning Silverfish will migrate to Stormhold’s waters, and some will again attempt to reach Silverlight Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their preferred spawning environment is a clear lake rich with aquatic plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, if large quantities of aquatic plants are now introduced into Silverlight Lake, the Lightning Silverfish will recognize it as an ideal migratory site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thereby turning it into a precious lake visited annually by Lightning Silverfish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spawning, their lives end; they drift to shore, awaiting predators to consume them, preventing decay in the water and preserving water quality.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Intelligence Two: The two iron-armored lizard hatchlings you brought back from Blackpine Forest are now ready for bonding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you wish to tame them as magical beast mounts, now is the perfect time to have them sign master-servant contracts with your knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This benefits both sides, accelerates their cultivation, and fosters early emotional bonds, making them superior battle companions.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Intelligence Three: Slave trader Cooper will return from the Chaos Wastes this morning, bringing fifty barbarian warriors among his new slaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, because he still believes trading with you carries financial risk, Cooper has chosen to detour through Stormhold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he will pass through the Baron of Cain’s territory…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Intelligence Four: The House of Austin, a coastal family, lacks the overwhelming heritage and power of the Duke of Hernand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their naval strength remains formidable within the kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, just days ago, the Austin family’s fleet annihilated a pirate group with seven warships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most pirates were killed in the raid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet some non-combatant pirates were captured and brought back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them were three blacksmiths, eight carpenters, two stonemasons, and several tailors, leatherworkers, and basket weavers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including their families, this group totaled eighty-five people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, such craftsmen would be best kept or sold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to demonstrate the Austin family’s zero tolerance for pirates who dared attack their merchant ships, these craftsmen will be executed in two days.】\u003C\u002Fp>",1128,"2026-06-20T22:44:01.160Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2074010fc4c4736ad5cea2cc93e48772ee76483f94558249cc05b40e01393e82","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-178","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-176",521,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-cover.jpg"]