Black Iron Crown

　　 It was already March 22 of the empire, and the snow in Fort Merland gradually began to melt, but this process may take a long time.

　　'S reclamation activities have also been affected. Although Goerborg was brought under Reiner's subordinates not long ago, he also complied with Reiner's order and reclaimed farmland in the wasteland.

　　 It is not easy to cultivate in the winter. It is necessary to clear the snow to expose the hard frozen soil below, and then plow the land with a heavy plow made of steel to make a desolate frozen soil into a farmland that can be cultivated.

　　 Because of the enlightenment of snow, the land is muddy, but in contrast, the frozen soil has become softer.

　　 Up to now, the newly developed land in Morandburg has reached about 10,000 acres, and the arable land that Rainer can directly control has increased by two-thirds to 25,000 acres.

　　 It is estimated that his grain output can directly double next year. This is the most difficult time. The melting snow causes the weather to be very humid and cold, rather than dry and cold in the mid-winter.

This kind of dampness, even if there is a fireplace burning in Lenner’s room, is of no avail. The pervasive damp, cold air rushes in from the cracks in the castle unscrupulously, making Lenner’s bed and bedding become damp. , It is very uncomfortable to stick to the body.

He has already paid a month’s salary, and the second time is about to be paid 20 days later. He still doesn’t know what Sir Cod’s situation is with and when they will be able to come back. He really I don’t want to be paid after the date.

　　 In the inland of the empire at this time, it is already the season of warm spring flowers. Although there is still a slight chill, at least the green has re-occupied the land, and the slightly muddy land has already grown up with young shoots of weeds.

Sir Cod and others have already escorted the goods to the hinterland of the empire. Along the way, they passed through several prosperous towns, but unfortunately, because of the commercial city of the empire, not many people need these things, not to mention the situation of the empire. Nervous, almost all city castles are under martial law, so they can only give up where to sell armor, march to the imperial capital, and sell it here.

　　 The old emperor’s body became weaker and weaker, and the environment inside the empire became more turbulent. Major lords, including the empire royal family, are expanding their military strength, and armor is naturally essential.

　　 In the previous period when the empire was stable, the price of a full-body chain armor was only about two gold coins. Even if it fluctuates, it definitely replenishes more than three gold coins, but now a full-body chain armor requires at least five gold coins.

　　No lord will sell armor out. Strategic technicians like blacksmiths are also closely controlled. Before the coming storm, they must accumulate enough strength to protect themselves and ensure that they can get the most benefits.

Therefore, many people are unable to buy armors, and the price of iron materials, a strategic resource, has soared at this time, but they cannot be bought at all. Most of the iron ore mines in the empire are located in the north, in the hinterland or other regions. The amount of iron ore is extremely small.

However, most of the large iron ore mines in the north are in the hands of the royal family. Other lords who want to obtain iron ore can only buy iron ore from the small lords of the north. They are large-scale iron ore mines, but there are not many of them. There are dozens of iron ore mines in the Northland, spanning about 200 kilometers from east to west, with a large amount of iron ore in the hands of the little lords.

　　 And they are also willing to sell the iron material to the nobles at a high price to earn huge profits.

At this time, it has been a month or so since Sir Cod and others left Morandburg. They are now only about 20 kilometers away from the imperial capital. They have Reiner's warrant and coat of arms. They do not need to pay any toll tax for the tax card. It is the consensus of the nobles of the Empire to collect the tolls of the nobles, and no one has violated it, at least for now.

　　 Just near the imperial capital, they feel the prosperity here. Although the business has shrunk due to the impact of the situation, the busy caravans nearby are still crowded with horses and horses, and they look very busy.

　　Sir Cod and Lombard had never walked out of Fort Merland in their entire lives. They faced the few leaders of Fort Merland all day, and were very surprised by the grand occasion before them.

　　 When they arrived at the market outside the imperial capital city wall, their astonishment was even more serious, like a country bun who suddenly entered the city, and they were at a loss to look at the prosperous surroundings.

　　 But speaking of it, they are indeed soil buns who have never entered the city.

　　Of course, this so-called prosperous imperial capital has only 50,000 or 60,000 residents, and most of the buildings are ordinary houses. Except for the most central royal castle and the palace manor outside the city, there are no outstanding buildings.

If Leiner came here, he would probably sneer. The economic foundation determines the superstructure. The population of this huge empire does not exceed 10 million. Even the population of the imperial capital is not as large as that of a county in the later dynasty. If Leiner is here, he will not. He sneered, but at least he definitely wouldn't be like Lombard's posture like a dumpling entering the city.

And the Scarlet Griffin Knights headed by Sir Varas, UU Reading www.uukanshu.com is not surprised, after all, they are troops from the fantasy world, and the camp of the Griffin Knights alone is better than The imperial capital in front of them was quite big, and they wouldn't be shocked by it.

　　 The same is true for the Morand sergeants. As the decisive elite of the Rhodok Kingdom, they often guard the most important gates of the kingdom, and Viruga and even Fort Grennward have their presence.

　　 However, it is worth mentioning that there are many patrol teams in this city. They have already met two fully armed ten-man patrol teams within half an hour after entering the imperial capital.

And many caravans have been interrogated by them. They are also interrogated by the patrol. After all, their group of well-equipped and well-trained foreigners are the targets they need to interrogate, and they need Lena’s noble warrant. They only passed their inspection after taking it out.

　　Many residents look in a hurry on the road, doing everything as quickly as possible and then hiding in their homes.

　　 Sir Cod and others couldn't help but feel shocked when they saw this scene. It seemed that the situation in the empire was indeed very complicated, and even the imperial capital was already under martial law.

They took Leiner’s warrant and found a patrol officer. Leiner explained that they would sell armor to the royal family as much as possible before leaving. The family is also a branch of the royal family, and it is estimated that some preferential treatment will be given.

　　 Looking at the coat of arms with only one iris flower in his hand and the royal coat of arms, the officer of the patrol team asked, "Where are you from?"

"We are the Merlande family, a branch of the royal family from the north, and I am a member of the Merlande family. Lord Baron asked me to bring a batch of armor to the royal family for sale, hoping to do a little bit for the royal family! "