System: Build My Own Territory

Chapter 818: Chapter 262: Extraordinary Temple Knight (10,000 Words)_5

Sitting on the wooden chair, Lynn looked at the somber expressions of Semo and Samuel.

He smiled slightly and shifted the topic once more.

"However... I am still willing to pay the tithing that Bishop Semo mentioned!"

Hearing Lynn’s words, Semo and Samuel’s faces were full of surprise.

Just now, he had clearly and accurately expressed that even if he refused to pay the tithing.

The Church could do nothing to him.

But now.

Lynn actually took the initiative to propose that he is willing to pay the tithing!

Semo found that he simply could not control the young lord before him.

He hesitated a bit and asked, "Lord Lynn, what do you mean by this?"

Lynn said, "Bishop Semo, I, Lynn, am willing to pay the tithing on the extraction and sale of fine salt."

"However... I need to know clearly, what will I get after paying the tithing?"

If in times of financial shortage and goods scarcity.

He certainly would not pay the tithing to the Church.

But now.

With the work efficiency of the salt factory workers continuously improving.

The daily stable output of fine salt is fast approaching four thousand pounds!

The salt factory produces one hundred and twenty thousand pounds of fine salt each month!

Besides.

The number of poultry and livestock in the ranch is rapidly increasing.

In the fields, spring barley and winter barley, vegetables, and other crops can be harvested in August and September.

The Handicraft Workshop District can also produce a variety of needed handicrafts.

His territory will soon achieve initial self-sufficiency!

Therefore.

He now needs to consider gaining.

The legitimacy of this territory, and the recognition of the surrounding forces!

The development speed of his territory is indeed fast.

Whether in agricultural production, handicraft production, or scientific and technological development.

However.

Compared to those great lords and nobility who have been accumulating for decades, or even hundreds of years.

The strength of his territory is still not worth mentioning.

He needs more time to develop agricultural production, to enhance technological levels, to strengthen military power!

And to gain the legitimacy of this territory, and the recognition of surrounding powers.

The Church is one of the best choices!

Though the military strength of the Church is relatively dispersed.

Only in some important districts, provinces, and headquarters are there large-scale Holy Temple Knight Corps members.

But the Church has a very strong economic, political, cultural, and social influence throughout the continent!

Because the followers of the Church are spread throughout the Garonia Continent!

Listening to Lynn’s affirmative words, Semo was full of amazement in his heart.

He pondered for a moment in his mind and began to explain.

"First, in terms of economic rights."

"The Church will recognize Lord Lynn’s exclusive mining rights to this salt mine!"

"You can carry out large-scale mining or extend the mining time."

"If other forces want to compete with you for the mining rights of the salt mine, the Church will issue warnings to them or even impose sanctions!"

"Reducing the tolls and other artificial obstacles encountered by merchants during the transportation of fine salt from your territory, the Church can mediate."

"Even priority trading rights in market or trade activities related to the Church!"

"In simple terms, from mining to sales, all will provide convenient conditions for Lord Lynn!"

Leaning against the wooden chair backrest, Lynn nodded slightly.

This economic right is very useful for him.

Directly legalizing the mining and selling of fine salt on his territory.

In the future, there was no longer a need as before.

Merchants who come to his territory to exchange fine salt have to sell the fine salt to cities outside Kakasong City.

Lynn did not speak, waiting for Semo to continue speaking.

"Then, I will praise and affirm you, Lord Lynn, at religious ceremonies in Kakasong City."

"It can let the circle of nobles and ordinary citizens in Kakasong City know of your and your territory’s existence, and earn their respect."

"The Church will also provide special religious ceremonies for you and your family, Lord Lynn."

"For example, private masses, blessing ceremonies, etc."

"The God of Light... ahem, will bless you and your family."

At this point.

Semo suddenly recalled that Lynn had just said he was not a believer in the God of Light.

But the words were already spoken, so he could only carry on with a stiff upper lip.

As for which heretic god Lynn belongs to.

Semo did not care.

As long as Lynn is willing to pay the tithing, even if he believes in the demons of the Abyss.

It does not matter at all.

Upon hearing this, Lynn’s eyebrows raised slightly.

The Church’s blessing services and blessings didn’t matter much to him.

What he cares about is being able to expand the circle of nobles in Kakasong City!

If knights among the nobility learn of his territory’s existence and are willing to come to his territory.

He can completely have them teach the children in the territory schools the Seven Skills of the Knight!

Thereby solving the problem of insufficient knights in the territory.

Semo’s narration continued.

"In terms of politics..."

"If you, Lord Lynn, have disputes with other lords, or face political challenges."

"I can use my influence in the Church to provide support for you, helping you solve problems."

"Inviting you to participate in some Church-related political decision-making meetings."

"Thereby increasing your influence in the Kakasong District."

"If the Kakasong City Church thereafter has more land, it can be completely transferred to you, Lord Lynn, for development and cultivation."