Chapter 514: Splashing Ink
"Are you talking about Harpe?" Baron Roman looked at Russell's forehead and found no Storm Lord mark.
When he was out, it was usually the unicorn Polly who accompanied Russell.
Harpe, the harpy who was promoted to a pseudo-dragon, preferred a free life and often traveled between Qingqiu and the cold spring point of Green City Garden to accompany her fellow harpy dragons. Only when Russell called, she was willing to return to Cigar Castle.
But Polly was different.
Not only did she like to see the world with Russell, but she also liked to observe the world with Russell's eyes in the form of the Thunder Lord mark.
"Yes, father, I'm talking about Harpe." Russell said, "In the Green City Snow Forest, there are not only harpy dragons, but also a large number of owls. It is basically ironclad that Harpe's bloodline originated from owls."
"It seems to be the case. Harpe, a pseudo-harpy dragon, is also very worthy of having, but..."
Baron Roman glanced at Russell and did not say the rest.
Because if he said it, it would not only hurt Happy, but also his own contracted fantasy beast, Nightmare Ghost Horse, and even make Baoli unhappy - he wanted a mount like the unicorn more, and the knight and the warhorse were a natural match.
So Baron Roman changed his words in time: "Whether it's Lei Ze's horse-like dragon or Qing Qiu's owl-like dragon, it's worth looking forward to."
"Father, Russell." The eldest brother Roland galloped over.
"Brother." Russell greeted.
"One thousand war horses have been deployed. When the grass coverage rate is increased, the next batch of war horses will be deployed." Roland said, "In addition, the people I sent out to investigate the swamp have given their results."
"How is it?"
"The swamps in most areas have begun to harden, and there are still a few small areas where the swamp terrain has not changed. I will leave a group of serfs to continue digging some small canals along the already developed Yunmeng Canal to completely drain the swamp."
Russell smiled and said, "Forget it, there is no need to do it so thoroughly. Brother, you can transfer all the serfs and put up a sign next to the swamp. Leaving some swamps can also make the ecology of the territory more diverse."
"Ecological diversity?" Roland was puzzled, "What do you mean?"
"It means raising more fantasy beasts, just in case there are fantasy beasts that like swamps and breed here." Russell found an excuse.
Roland nodded: "Yes, then keep these swamps."
Baron Roman stood aside with his hands behind his back, without interrupting the conversation between the two brothers, but he had some inexplicable feelings in his heart.
From childhood to adulthood, he has been training Roland as his successor.
As for Russell's position, half of it is free, and the other half is to hope that Russell can become Roland's right-hand man.
Who would have thought that now Roland has become Russell's right-hand man.
Before they knew it, the father and his two sons had ridden their horses to the edge of Yunmeng Lake. This artificially excavated lake is about 20 meters deep. It can be dug so deep because knights were used during the period to bombard it with fighting spirit.
In the extraordinary world, knights with fighting spirit are living "engineering machinery".
Especially knights like Russell, who can directly smash mountains and carve out a wide road, are more ferocious than shield machines.
"If you want to say what the Dark Light Territory lacks, the most lacking is a lake." Baron Roman stood with his hands behind his back, admiring the sparkling water on the lake.
In the distance, a group of serfs can be seen on the lakeside, releasing fish fry into the lake.
"The Dark Light River is also beautiful." Russell said.
"It's beautiful, but it's not enough. Oh, by the way, Roland, Russell, after the warm land resonates, the Youguang River and the Chishui River meet in the cave at the edge of the two territories. Why don't you think of a way to dig a big lake there as well." Baron Roman said.
Roland immediately added: "Not only that, I also plan to sort out the river channel of the Xiangshui River and connect it to the Yunmeng Canal in Lei Ze, so that the Xiangshui River will eventually flow into the Yunmeng Lake, and then flow from the Yunmeng Lake into the Snowfield Cave."
At the moment.
Roland was on the muddy ground by the lake, sketching a map with his sword and gesturing excitedly on it.
He was quite satisfied with becoming the chief steward of the Leiyan Territory and the Youguang Territory.
Being able to paint on such a large piece of warm enclave is the best way for him to prove himself. In the future, he will follow Russell and paint on a bigger stage. The genius of the Youguang River Valley in the past will surely shine again.
"Brother, just follow your plan." Russell already trusted Roland's ability very much.
In terms of territory governance, as a time traveler, he may not be able to have Roland's meticulous control.
Fortunately, he is a lord and an earl, and he will become the king of a country in the future. He does not need to operate in person. He only needs to train a group of talents to implement his intentions.
"Okay, we have visited Yunmeng Lake. Let's go back to Cigar Castle." Baron Roman turned over and rode on the Nightmare Ghost Horse. "Your mother must have arranged today's banquet and is complaining about why we haven't gone back yet."
Between Cigar Castle and Fluorescent Castle, an asphalt trunk road has been built.
The carriage sped quickly, and the travel time was greatly shortened, so Mrs. Meryl and Mrs. Ingrid could travel frequently between the two castles. Although Russell started a business, he did not set up his own business and was still a member of the Fluorescent Mushroom family.
Wait for the father and son to return to Cigar Castle.
Sure enough, Mrs. Meryl was waiting at the door: "We agreed to come back on time before eleven o'clock, Roman, what time is it now?"
Baron Roman pretended to take out a pocket watch from his pocket: "Ah, it's past eleven o'clock. I told you to leave early. It's all because of Roland and Russell, the two little bastards, who like to act wild as soon as they go out and waste time."
Mrs. Meryl rolled her eyes.
Old Lady Ingrid muttered on the side: "Our little will-o'-the-wisp has always been well-behaved and sensible. Roman, find a smarter excuse to cover up next time."
"Okay, mother, go in quickly." Baron Roman coughed.
After Russell followed in, Butler Morris found an opportunity and came forward to salute with sweat on his forehead: "Master."
"Thank you for your hard work." Russell gave Morris a comforting look.
Every time Mrs. Meryl stayed in the Cigar Castle, it was not warm for the servants of the Cigar Castle. On the contrary, it would be a severe test.
The lady would examine each servant according to the standards of the Fluorescent Castle, and those who performed poorly would naturally be reprimanded. Now, from top to bottom, almost all servants, except for a few kitchen maids who can't be seen in the hall, have been reprimanded.
Including housekeeper Morris and housekeeper Leona.
"Sooner or later, Cigar Castle will welcome distinguished guests from the Red Castle. If you don't want to be in a hurry and make mistakes, you must be strict with yourself at ordinary times!" Mrs. Meryl's personal maid Meijin always emphasizes this when she reprimands the servants on behalf of the lady.
Cigar Castle is no longer a baronial castle, but an earl's castle.
Russell is one of the only three earls in the Grand Duchy of Shadow Flame!
"You all come from poor families. You can work in such a gorgeous castle because of the dragon's attention. Don't let this job down." Meijin reprimanded the maids seriously, "Master Russell is kind, but the lady will never allow anyone to slack off because of this!"
"Yes, Ms. Meijin!" The maids responded in unison.
Meijin waved her hand: "Go to work seriously, I will keep an eye on you on behalf of the lady."