Chapter 1158 - 319: Jon Zuck’s Death (10,000 Words)_3
Chapter 1158: Chapter 319: Jon Zuck’s Death (10,000 Words)_3
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The next day at noon.
In the guest hall of the manor castle.
Lynn sat at the head of the dining table, eating lunch with composure under the service of Red.
Waiting for hours at the exit of the mountain forest for a large fire to burn, yet not seeing Jon Zuck’s army escaping.
Lynn returned to the manor castle with Red for rest.
Once the forest fire spreads, it would continue to burn with intense heat.
As long as Jon Zuck’s army in the forest cannot evacuate.
The only thing waiting for them is total annihilation, turning into cinders!
As for digging pits, hiding under them, or taking cover among corpses to insulate against the fire and heat...
With tree oils and mountain winds fueling the fire, which burned for an entire night continuously.
It is simply impossible!
The inhaled carbon monoxide and high temperatures alone are enough to kill everyone!
Therefore.
After Lynn issued orders to Rose and the three commanders to continue guarding, he returned to the manor castle to rest.
After eating and drinking his fill, and resting in a wooden chair for a few minutes.
Lynn stepped out of the guest hall and into the open courtyard.
Lynn looked into the distance, towards the distant forest.
The forest in the vacant areas of the towering mountains was still engulfed in a raging fire.
Dense smoke rolled out, drifting upward into the sky under the blow of the mountain wind.
The smoke, filled with burning ash, stood in stark contrast to the blue sky and white clouds above, so vivid and glaring.
The ancient trees, which would take several people to encircle, in the forest, surely cannot be extinguished in just a few days!
Using a forest fire strategy, it is impossible to assign soldiers to clean the battlefield and collect various usable items from the battlefield.
Armor and weapons are still manageable.
Even if they melt or deform under the intense heat of the fire.
They can be collected and transported back to the territory.
Waiting for the completion of the construction of the double-chamber reflector furnace in the territory.
These iron products can be remelted and recast.
Forging higher-quality steel products.
The only regret Lynn feels is——the horses!
Lynn knows very well.
Jon Zuck possesses an armored cavalry.
Plus Viscount Chambers and the manor lord.
The total number of horses is at least in the hundreds!
If he could acquire a few hundred more riding horses, he could completely expand the scale of his light cavalry!
However, upon further thought, Lynn realized.
Utilizing the forest fire strategy, without deploying a single soldier, Jon Zuck’s ten thousand troops were buried in the sea of fire.
This is already the best outcome!
He could fully enhance the daily training of these armored soldiers, investing them in future intense wars.
Whilst Lynn was gazing into the distance.
The sound of footsteps climbing stairs came from not far away.
Getting closer, standing a few meters behind Lynn, a respectful voice sounded.
"Sir..."
Lynn turned his body, looking at Gavin, who was bending over in salute behind him.
"Gavin Agricultural Officer, is there anything?"
Gavin, not daring to delay, quickly explained.
"Sir, with the efforts of the free people and farmers."
"The cultivated land in Morgan Town was already harvested by last evening."
"Once the follow-up procedures such as drying and screening are completed, they can be stored."
"Please give instructions for the next phase of labor..."
Lynn nodded slightly, not immediately responding.
Instead, he pondered for a few seconds before asking Gavin.
"How many free people and farmers are you managing now?"
Gavin quickly explained.
"Sir, in total,"
"There are fifty farmers brought from your territory, and two hundred free people hired from Kakasong City by Boer Merchant."
"Two thousand seven hundred guard peasants brought back from Alba Town by Commanders Rose and Wesley."
"Five thousand two hundred and twenty guard peasants brought back from Boxi Town by Commander Wesley and Earl Suli."
"Now, the total labor force in Morgan Town has reached eight thousand one hundred and seventy people!"
Listening to the labor force reported by Gavin, Lynn’s eyebrows raised slightly.
The two hundred hired free people aside.
Just by sending Rose and others to destroy three manors, he gained nearly eight thousand laborers!
If Grayson were to use a longship to transport from the Trans Empire...
Even if a thousand people were transported at a time, it would take at least eight trips!
One round trip would take at least a month!
In other words.
If there were no unexpected events and no trade restrictions between the empire.
It would take Grayson eight months to transport eight thousand laborers to his territory!
But now.
Through external warfare, by destroying other manors.
He only paid the price of dozens of soldiers.
It only took a few days.
He gained eight thousand laborers!
The most critical point is.
He does not need to spend any money or goods to conduct replacement transactions.
This comparison clearly shows the immense benefits of external warfare!
However.
Lynn also understands.
The reason for such great benefits.
Is because of the number of armored soldiers he has, and the strength of his military power.
Without strong military strength as a support.
Reckless external warfare would naturally result in collective attacks.
Just like how Jon Zuck rallied supporting manor lords and invited Viscount Chambers for military assistance!
Reining in his drifting thoughts, Lynn stared at Gavin and spoke.