For some reason, Wu Chen suddenly thought of the classic game "Age of Discovery 4" that he played as a child. The recruited crew members can perform corresponding jobs as long as they are assigned to fixed cabins. Even if you don't have similar talents or abilities, there is still a period of slow growth. They usually go their own way when taking risks, but if they are attacked, they can draw their swords and fight hand-to-hand.
In addition to being unable to sleep, the various famous scenes in "Age of Discovery 4" are very similar to the fully functional graystone castle owned by Wu Chen.
For example, every room in the Gray Stone Castle has a fixed purpose, and each of the Gisei Siying ladies has their own talents and specialties. Therefore, a relatively streamlined manpower can maintain the operation of the entire castle and even the entire territory. I have to say that using the word "female warrior" is not enough to fully summarize it. And "Lady GCLSAE" is obviously the most appropriate title. As a Baron with the title of Xueman and Falkreath, Wu Chen's wife, the "Baroness", is respectfully called "Baroness". Obviously there is still a gap between "Lady Squire" and "Baroness". Therefore, it can be generally called "Lady". According to Tianji's convention, use "the honorific title Lady + the exclusive name GCLSAE = Lady Gisese Ying (Lady GCLSAE)". Completely in line with aristocratic nomenclature.
Yes, just as Wu Chen said to the sorceress, "The Law of the Mottled Golden Tree" does not apply to civilians. All female companions are "squire ladies", equivalent to the lowest level of nobility, "Lord Knights". Also under the lord knight, there is the squire. The honorary title of lord knight is "knight", while the honorific title of squire is "Esquire" which is familiar to later generations. So the name GCLSAE, the abbreviation of Graystone Castle Lady Squire Armed Escort, has a lot of origin.
Please pay attention. A squire in Skyrim is not the same as a "manor lord". Taking the Brookwood Territory as an example, the millers Hood and Goldot, the blacksmith Arvo and Sigli, the grocery store brother and sister Valerius, the innkeeper Delphine, etc., these territorial citizens who own their own properties are all squires. . He is also an important member of the Creekwood Council. In addition to running shops to serve the people of the lord, they also have to pay taxes to the lord. The squire also had to collect public opinions and report to the lord in a timely manner. So in a sense, the squire was also the grassroots manager of the territory.
With the influx of refugees from Helgen, Ximucheng was temporarily overcrowded. Fortunately, the unprecedented crisis under Dragon Attack made everyone choose to be patient to the greatest extent possible. The Lord has promised to build a Secuda Castle downstream of the White River Stone Bridge and on the other side of the White River Farm to resettle 439 Helgen refugee families. The housekeeper of Secunda Castle is concurrently served by the sword-wielding lady Judith, one of the Giuseying ladies. The remaining 1,000 Helgen refugee families will settle in the expanded new streets and lanes of Ximu. As a baron of the Falkreath Territory, under the orders of General Tullius, he did his best to resettle the refugees, winning widespread praise for the lord. Frankly speaking, the common people in this era are actually a burden to the lords.
As we all know, civilian families in Ximu Territory who are not engaged in trading are not taxed. Similar to farmers selling grain to mills, hunters selling furs to hotels, herbalists selling herbs to grocery stores, miners selling ores to blacksmiths, and so on, no tax is collected. But the mills that buy grain, the hotels that buy furs and game, the grocery stores that buy herbs, and the blacksmiths that buy ores all have to pay taxes in full.
It is conceivable that the tax revenue of the lord is very limited. What keeps the entire city running is actually Wu Chen's family industry: Coal Camp (coal, ore, fish), Baihe Farm (livestock, fur, fresh milk), Baihe Bay Fishing Ground (fish, caviar, pearls), Annis Hunting Village (logs, hides, game). The Secuda Castle that is about to be built will also be the family property of the lord. Will bring a much-needed item to Brookwood Ties - Mead with Juniper Berry. This miraculous brewing technique came from Vilod, a refugee from Helgen, who dedicated the family recipe to thank the lord for saving his life. Delphine, the proprietress of the Sleeping Giant Inn, tasted a sample of the wine and concluded that the gin mead was far superior to the Nord mead produced in the Honningbrew Meadery outside Snowrun. The unique taste is even comparable to the popular black thorn mead.
That's not bad. Need we say what mead means to the Nords? For this reason, the Lord, despite his busy schedule, specially met with Velod in the grand hall of the gray stone castle.
When asking him what he wants in return. The refugee, who once owned a hotel called Helgen Homestead in Helgen, shyly asked the lord to "revitalize the family business" for him.
Ximu City already had the famous Sleeping Giant Hotel, so Wu Chen decided to build a hotel for Velod in Secuda Fort to revive his family business. As for the juniper honey distillery, it is naturally the private property of the lord. The Secuda Valley is also rich in juniper berries and honey resources for brewing. The juniper trees, shrubs and wild flowers all over the mountains and plains can be described as “inexhaustible”.
The miller Torolf of Helgen and his wife Matlara's only son Haming also moved to Secudaburg to operate the new Torolf's Mill. Food vendor Ingrid will also have her own new store in Fort Secuda. Oh, and Gunnar Stone-Eye, an experienced and older miner, will be the director of Secuda's new mines. This is also the new mineral vein of the White River that the housekeeper has mentioned many times on postcards.
These squires from Helgen who "survive a disaster but will be blessed later" will become the cornerstone of management that the lord can trust. In order to reflect the connection between the old and new homes, Wu Chen also named Secunda Keep after Helgen Keep. The territorial flag also uses the coats of arms of Ximu and Helgen. These insignificant details are full of heart-warming power.
Early in the morning, the Lord set off from the dock on the Starry Night Goddess and headed down the White River to the farm.
The female supervisor who runs the farm on behalf of the lord is Ms. Elena, who Wu Chen said "won't be fat again."
Elena and Uther are famous adventurers in Snowman, and they have experienced a lot together. The first time I met the lord was at the grand banquet in Longxiao Palace. At that time, Wu Chen and the housekeeper were just fledgling adventurers. In terms of fame, it is far inferior to Elena and Uther. But who would have thought that the fate of the four people would take completely different paths after that meeting. Wu Chen and Alicia were soaring, but Elena and Uther took a sharp turn.
"Good day, sir." Ms. Elena, dressed as a peasant woman, has really gained weight again.
"Long time no see, Elena." Wu Chen swallowed his saliva subconsciously.
Elena has long been used to it: "Say something offensive, sir. It's really hard for you to have an accident."
"Who says it's not?" The housekeeper took Wu Chen's arm and, surrounded by Gisei Siying's personal guards, walked into Baihe Farm, which was almost the same size as the former Ximu Town.
Then we walked into a farmhouse that was about the same size as the Sleeping Giant Hotel. A traveler in the sky with a panicked look on his face hurriedly stood up and saluted: "Good day, sir."
"Who is she?" Wu Chen signaled to Mrs. Gisei Siying not to be nervous, and Wu Chen smiled at Ms. Elena.
"My lord, her name is Elsa Blackthorne." Ms. Elena said shockingly: "A former member of the White River Gang."
