Global Lords: I Have Information System

Chapter 614 416: Saiaka City, Mars Departs

Apart from the pressure involved in accepting refugees,

it also means that the village population can expand rapidly.

This point becomes clear when looking at the population size of Sitanos Village.

After listening to Master Mars, Zong Shen just nodded silently.

He said nothing because everything that needed to be said had been said.

Master Mars noticed Zong Shen was deep in thought and wisely left him undisturbed.

Currently, Zong Shen had developed a keen interest in the southern Saiaka City.

The area he was in, according to Boss Bang's territorial map,

was located towards the western edge of the continent, almost at the boundary of Boss Bang.

So, traveling from here to Boss Bang would take seven to eight hundred kilometers.

"How far is Saiaka from here?"

"How many villages are under its jurisdiction?"

Zong Shen asked the strategy prompt in his mind.

The words of Master Mars had given him many hints.

Compared to the steadily developing Boss Bang, the neighboring Saiaka seemed more promising for acquiring population.

So he decided to prudently gather some information and insights about Saiaka first.

Golden subtitles leapt forth like little elves shining with golden light, arranged neatly in front of Zong Shen.

(Saiaka is southeast of your territory, 727 kilometers in a straight line, 779 kilometers by actual path, and had thirty-two villages at its peak in the last 100 years, now reduced to thirteen.

Only three villages have a permanent population exceeding 1000.

The Bang City itself has 239,367 people, making it the weakest among the cities under the Lentax Giant City.

It is currently ruled by 52-year-old Baron Eddy Nicholas.

He is a man addicted to alcohol and also the most reckless gambler in Saiaka.)

Zong Shen carefully read through the strategy prompt.

He had a general understanding of Saiaka City now.

The governor of this city was a man addicted to alcohol and gambling.

Within the city's jurisdiction, it was rather impoverished, with only thirteen villages remaining.

Only three villages have populations exceeding a thousand.

The total population, including the city, is only over 230,000.

You should know that the nearby cities are mostly semi-open.

Given the terrain consists mainly of flat plains and basins,

the development constraints are relatively small.

But even this Saiaka City's development scale is poorer than the fortress-type cities at Nord Kingdom's border.

Even Gothic Castle, where Hoy once lived, surpasses it.

Gothic Castle has only seven villages,

but each village has a population of 1500 to 2000.

You should know Gothic Castle is a fortress-type city in the border forest area.

The development potential of different terrains is completely different.

Plains have an innate advantage for development.

Mountains offer a defensive advantage in warfare.

Gothic Castle stands guard at a key point in the northern forest,

a necessary passage into Nord Kingdom from here.

Saiaka City's development being poorer than even Gothic Castle is truly excessive.

It seems a trip to Saiaka City will be necessary when time permits.

Zong Shen casually dismissed the subtitles and looked up.

The sky outside was gradually darkening.

The snowstorm finally came to a complete halt.

Master Mars was holding Marie's hand, sitting in the living room, softly instructing her on something.

Marie blushed faintly.

She slightly raised her head, glancing at Zong Shen.

When she saw that Zong Shen was watching her, she shyly lowered her head again.

"Master Mars, it's already dark."

"Why not stay the night here?"

"I have plenty of spare rooms."

"And we can have dinner together."

Zong Shen rose, speaking to Master Mars.

As a host, these were basic courtesies.

When he heard Zong Shen's offer, Master Mars glanced at the darkening sky outside.

Unexpectedly, he shook his head.

"Lord Zong, you're too kind."

"Perhaps another time."

"Since we've finalized the pasture location today,"

"I must return to the village to gather manpower for preparation."

"The twenty or so pregnant cows we brought today, please take care of them."

"The materials and craftsmen are ready."

"But the new batch of cows is still on the way."

"I'll be back in about three days."

"We can start work then."

Master Mars stood up, affectionately patting Marie's head,

explaining the situation to Zong Shen.

His words, however, made Zong Shen frown.

To a Lord, the Indigenous People's efficiency in getting things done was simply too low.

But in Master Mars's eyes, this was an absolutely urgent construction.

Their concept of time for development and construction differs greatly from that of the lords.

"Alright then, let's meet another day."

"Please be careful on your way back."

"I will now assist in moving those cows to the pasture."

After some brief consideration, Zong Shen nodded.

Ensuring the major pasture construction avoids the Frosty Winter Challenge is not a bad thing.

Zong Shen was worried that his investment partnership

would drag the major pasture into the Frosty Winter Challenge.

With that, he changed from his previous attempts to keep them and openly saw them off.

Master Mars stood up cheerfully and said his final goodbyes to Marie.

Zong Shen approached, holding Master Mars's hand in conversation as they walked to the door.

Marie followed outside reluctantly.

"Go back, my child, follow Lord Zong well."

"We'll get to see each other often in the future."

Master Mars said, turning around.

Marie stood at the door, nodding gently.

Her eyes were filled with tears.

This scene also made Master Mars's nose tingle with emotion.

The bond between parent and child was still deep.

Especially at such a moment of parting.

Zong Shen released his grip, standing still and waiting.

Marie ran down the steps, embracing her father in the snow.

Master Mars gently patted her back.

A few more minutes passed before the father and daughter reluctantly parted.

Zong Shen also comfortingly patted Marie's head.

Then he led Master Mars out of the Lord's Courtyard,

activated the Burden-Bearer Mecha, and headed towards the northwest farm and livestock area.

Due to the Frosty Winter Challenge, most of the subjects were obediently staying indoors.

This made Zong Shen's territory appear very deserted.

And after nightfall, there wasn't a single light to be seen.

Master Mars's confidants and the three traveling merchants lit torches immediately.

All the pregnant cows were unloaded from the fenced wagons.

This batch of cows numbered twenty, with noticeably swollen bellies.

They were now being led to the site of Zong Shen's original pasture.

This small ranch appeared quite peculiar to them.

Not only was it surrounded on all sides by simple wooden walls,

but it was also filled with stacks of bundled hay bales.

Several grass huts were built in the middle.

But that wasn't the strangest part.

The strangest thing was that there was a warm stove burning in the pasture.

That obviously extended chimney pipe vented the stove smoke to three or four meters above ground.

Inside were both cows and sheep, numbering over a hundred.

All lazily lay in groups of three or five near the hay.

This languid demeanor was one only shown during cold weather.

And when they glanced at Zong Shen in his fur coat,

they all slightly opened their mouths, unsure of what to say.

At least, with their understanding, they couldn't solve this matter.

Just then, Master Mars spoke up.

"Let's all head back to Xiantano Village."

"Building the major pasture is paramount."

"There's still much to prepare."

"Mr. Sherwood, you three can stay at my home tonight."