A large population is needed to fill the labor shortage in each workshop.

But now.

It is still winter, and there is at least half a month until the beginning of spring at the end of February or early March.

Moreover, even after spring arrives, and the ice and snow melt.

Grayson will take the merchant ship to the Portlands Empire and return to the Karedi Empire, arriving at Fisherman's Wharf in Kakasong City, and then transport to his territory.

That is to say.

Without any surprises, if he wants to increase his labor force again.

It will take at least a month.

It's truly too long!

This snow and ice accumulation will inevitably lead to a sharp reduction in grain yield during the autumn harvest across the Karedi Empire and even neighboring empires.

It's highly likely to cause a rebellion war due to food scarcity.

Rather than waiting for starvation and death, everyone's actions will become extreme.

Even Lynn feels that the brewing imperial power struggle will be ignited due to this food rebellion war!

For ordinary people, they don't care who becomes the Emperor of the Empire.

What they care about is which Emperor of the Empire can let them eat and have enough to eat!

Therefore.

He must build enough armed forces before the imperial power struggle.

Whether for self-preservation during later turbulent times.

Or to declare war on the Ducas Clan!

As the sky gradually darkens, Lynn strides toward the castle.

Once he returns to the castle, he sits in his familiar armchair by the fireplace, and two urgent horse hoof beats sound on the red brick ground outside the castle.

Now, the ice and snow have mostly melted, and riding is no longer affected.

Not only that.

The wooden rail from the outdoor coal mine to the town has been cleared and has entered into transportation.

The barges on the Aladia River have also started transporting iron ore.

With the river's flow rate and width, a few days' snow is not enough to affect it.

However.

Due to the cold weather, even with the transport began, the efficiency is not high.

A few minutes later.

A guard enters the hall to report to Lynn.

"Master, Earl's deputy brought someone to see you."

Lynn, holding a stone mill grinding herbs, responds, "Let him come up."

"From now on, anyone with a position doesn't need to be reported, just let them come directly."

The guard responds and quickly retreats.

In the sound of several steps, Earl leads a man into the hall.

They stop five or six meters before Lynn.

Earl bends slightly, respectfully instructing, "Master, the spy who went out to gather intelligence has returned, and has important information to report to you."

Lynn turns his gaze to the middle-aged man beside Earl.

[Name]: Morry Burke

[Age]: 34 years

[Ability]: Level 2 Production, Level 2 Planting, Level 2 Construction

[Seven Skills of the Knight]: Swordsmanship Level 1, Hunting Level 1, Horsemanship Level 1

[Attributes]: Attack E, Defense E-, Speed D-, Constitution D, Energy F

[Talent]: None

[Skills]: None

...

Looking at the middle-aged man's information panel, there's nothing unusual.

Feeling Lynn and Earl's gaze fall on him.

Morry quickly bends, speaking respectfully, "Master Lynn."

"I am Morry Burke, a spy from the second group sent to Morgan Town..."

Lynn nods slightly, "Tell me, what intelligence have you gathered?"

Morry doesn't hesitate, continuing.

"Master, after days of continuous investigation, we have discovered the missing Jeremy..."

"He was captured by Aiden Morrison, and imprisoned in the manor for several days, tortured with starvation and thirst."

"On the last day, Jeremy compromised, and Aiden prepared food and water for him, promising him two maids if he cooperated with Aiden..."

"Jeremy agreed, and they established a condition to answer five questions every day..."

Lynn remains silent, quietly listening.

Morry continues, "Jeremy ate and drank, but this was merely his deception towards Aiden..."

"When answering the third question, Jeremy rushed at Aiden, attempting to kill him, but ultimately failed."

"Jeremy was killed and fed to the greyhounds in Aiden Manor..."

Lynn's expression is solemn.

Earl's fists are clenched tightly, making a cracking sound.

A few seconds later, Lynn asks, "Is this information true?"

Morry's words are firm, "Master, this intelligence is all true, gathered from one of Aiden's followers."

"Moreover, Morrison Manor is recruiting followers, and we already have two members infiltrated!"

Lynn nods, saying, "Very good. From now on, your task is to gather any information related to Aiden Morrison while ensuring safety."

"Whether it's whom he meets or who meets him, the guards and followers he sends out..."

"The number of armed soldiers, slaves, horses in Morrison Manor, and so on!"

"I need to know everything about Morrison Manor."

Morry bows quickly, loudly responding, "Yes! Master!"

Lynn says, "You may leave now."

Morry dares not linger, and withdraws promptly.

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