After half a month, Roland finally set foot on his way home. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

After cleaning up the four major families and the black street rats with the power of thunder, the Long Song Fortress temporarily turned into a blank sheet of paper for him to do. All relief and resettlement measures were carried out in an orderly manner, and the golden dragons and grain recovered from the territory of Maple Leaf, Running Wolf, and Wild Rose, although not as rich as Duke Lane's, added up to a very staggering income. It is precisely because of this that he was able to expand the scope of relief food to the people of the whole city without any worries, and used the porridge time to carry out policy propaganda, and the effect was not ordinarily significant.

On the day of departure, the Second Army had filled up the planned 500 men, and the police department had a new contingent of about 200 men. Roland left half of the soldiers and Vader who participated in the expedition in the fortress, in addition to daily defense and vigilance, more to train these newcomers into useful warriors as soon as possible.

He knew that this gap would not last long, and that if he did not quickly establish a direct channel between the people and the town hall, and put his control at the grassroots level, the rotten and old order would return and fill the power vacuum. If he doesn't break it, he doesn't stand it, he has completed the goal of breaking it, and the next step is the big stage.

What gave Roland confidence was the solid backing of the border town, the total population has grown to more than 30,000 people, and more than half of the population is receiving basic education, which is only the scale of two middle schools in later generations, but it is an extremely astonishing scale in this era - the education that is popularized to every townsman is not only literacy and literacy, but also basic natural knowledge and political thought...... and inculcating a national consciousness in it.

The advancement of the cultural level will allow him to have enough grassroots people to push for change, and the awakening of national consciousness will give them unimaginable power compared to the ignorant people who do not know why and who are resigned to suffering. The town's inhabitants are the spark he sowed, and one day, they will set the continent on fire.

As the sky darkens, the looming silhouette of the town appears in front of Roland's eyes.

"Look...... What's that?" exclaimed a nobleman behind him.

"A ...... The bridge?" the other said, "Oh my God, it's too long." ”

"It's impossible, there are only two pillars, how can you hold up such a long bridge deck?"

"Wait...... It looks like it's made of iron!"

On the way back, Roland's ship was filled with dozens of nobles, either from shallow or low ranks, who shunned the rebellion and thus escaped his sweep.

According to the plan, they will learn the departmental hierarchical management method of the town hall in the town system, and then return to the fortress when the city is officially built, assist Pero in establishing the subordinate town hall, and implement and give feedback on the orders issued by themselves. After losing the privileges of the noble fiefdoms, these people can only rely on their own abilities if they want to go further.

As the fleet crossed the silver-rimmed bridge of steel, Roland heard the surprised inhalation of the nobles behind him. The group couldn't help but hold their breath as they silently watched the iron bridge across the river pass over their heads.

The prince couldn't help but feel a little amused, and the group had not stopped sighing since they got on board. At first, he was surprised by how the stone hull could float on the water, and then he was curious about the spinning paddle wheel and the steam engine that spewed white mist. It's a pity that the town's three-way project has not yet been completed, he thought ill-intentionedly, otherwise these people would have been shocked when they saw the bright and stable lights.

With the whistle blowing, the ship slowly docked beside the dock. Barov, Carter, and a large group of town hall officials, who had already received the "pigeon message," had been waiting on the shore for a long time, when they saw Roland appear, and they also had a proper ringing salute, and made a set of greeting rites according to the etiquette of welcoming the king.

Roland smiled and patted the two on the shoulder, and then brought Barov to the many nobles of the fortress and introduced each other. "You will be left to arrange the lodging, living, and study of these people," he whispered in the ear of the steward, "and there is no need to take their status and title to heart, at most they are only barons, and there are all kinds of people in the mines, so they must not work honestly." I want to train them the way they graduate, and I want to see the results as soon as possible. ”

"Yes, Your Highness. ”

Back at the castle, the witches who heard the news had gathered in the hall, and Roland had just stepped through the door, and before he could feel the long-lost heat, a warm body had already pounced on his chest. Smelling the familiar fragrance coming from his hair, he smiled and touched the other party's head, "I'm back." ”

"Well," Anna looked up, her blue eyes tingling, "I've been waiting for you for a long time." ”

"I want it too!"

"And I'm goo!"

Soon, Roland felt an extra weight on either side of his arm...... You don't have to look to know that apart from Lightning and Maisie, there will be no other witch who will disturb him and Anna at such a time.

"Hey, you're just going with him, okay," Myszel yelled.

"That's it," Lily snorted, "no shame!"

"If only you all came back safely," Wendy chuckled softly.

"We'll have to celebrate the evening," the scroll suggested.

"Oh, ice cream bread!" exclaimed Andrea, "and I'm going to have a big plate of ash and sarvi!"

The last to step forward was Tilly Wimbleton.

She stretched out her hand and said with a relaxed expression, "Good work." ”

"Thank you," Roland raised the corners of his mouth and took the hand he had handed him.

......

After the sumptuous dinner, Roland returned to his office and let out a sigh. Although the castle of the fortress was much larger, it was the small place that made him feel more comfortable.

Just as he was about to sort out the books brought from the fortress, Anna pushed open the door and walked in.

"You've come just in time," Roland said, gesturing to the books stacked on the carpet, "Look, this is a gift for you." Most of them are historical records and legends, as well as some secrets of the Western Realm, which were moved out of the duke's study. By the way, this was—"

Before he could finish speaking, he felt a pair of soft lips print up.

The fragrance is slightly hot, and the dryness is mixed with moistness.

"I miss you so much. After parting, Anna calmly looked into his eyes and said word by word.

Looking at the other party's rippling gaze, Roland felt a hot current surging into his heart. "This book ......"

"I can see it later. ”

"I think so. ”

The two kissed each other again. (To be continued.) )