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I knew you would bully me, and remember, I’m older than you, Sister!
Her eyes widened in disbelief, as if recalling the years that had weighed heavily on John, trying to regain some dignity.
John lifted Annie's chin with his hand and kissed her deeply.
Ugh. After finally being able to breathe, Annie shot John an annoyed look.
Sorry, you’re just too cute.
John reached out to pull Annie up and signaled for the maid outside to come in and help them get dressed.
It’s time to get up, little silly cat. As the Lady Knight of Salty Fish Village, you need to start engaging in some political affairs.
Me? Annie was surprised. Can I really do that? Although her family had trained her and she had learned from scholars within her clan, she never imagined she could participate in such matters just by marrying into the family.
Yes, it’s you. From now on, you’ll be the household manager.
Whether it was due to his past education or to maintain a good relationship with Redman, John had no qualms about letting Annie participate in the management of their territory.
In the castle's conference room (which also served as the dining hall), the attendees included John Stephen, Annie Stephen, Kuiradi, Master, Kevin Qi, and Iman (don’t think of Iman as just a maid; she is also a Half-Step Transcendent Druid).
Everyone was already aware of the current situation: a war was approaching in three months. This was an opportunity but also a significant challenge.
John briefly introduced the situation to everyone while also wanting to understand the conditions within their territory.
Master, how is the military situation?
Clearing his throat, Master began to report on the troop conditions within the territory.
My lord, currently there are ninety-seven Professional Soldiers in our territory and nine personal guards (the most loyal warriors rewarded for their service). We have selected one hundred from the Militia; however, they haven’t undergone much training due to the lack of conflict before now, so their combat effectiveness is not strong.
I will personally train them and recruit another two hundred men. The serfs in the village are all young and able-bodied. Don’t worry about the food supply; after this season’s harvest is completed, we won’t need that many people. The most important thing right now is military strength; only by overcoming this hurdle can we hope to develop our territory further.
John was determined to bolster their military might.
Kevin Qi, as the head of internal affairs, reminded John of his plans.
My lord, weapons and equipment for warfare are skyrocketing in price! We don’t have enough supplies; if we buy them, it will cost a fortune.
Damn those merchants! Buy everything we need! If there are healthy serfs available for purchase, get them too! I have special potions here that you can trade for; I refuse to believe these guys won’t be tempted by this stuff...
John only gritted his teeth at the group of Damn Merchants. He decided that for the next few days, he would focus on just three things. The first was training his troops; having soldiers at his command brought him a sense of security.
The second was alchemy, which not only allowed him to earn money but also provided a safety net for himself with any surplus he could keep.
The third was practicing the trumpet with Annie. He wanted to leave something behind in this world, ensuring that he wouldn’t depart without having made his mark.
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