System: Build My Own Territory

Chapter 945 - 283: Spy (10,000 Words)_6

Just to wait for these wheat straw to dry, used for burning the roots of the wheat straw in the fields.

Burning the wheat straw roots not only can increase soil fertility and improve soil structure.

Most importantly, it can kill some germs, pests, and weed seeds hiding in the barley roots.

Adding a proper amount of plant ash to the soil can also adjust the soil’s pH levels.

It is beneficial for the growth and reproduction of some beneficial microorganisms in the soil environment!

Of course.

He had already instructed Wilbur before to be careful of fire prevention when burning the wheat straw roots in the fields!

Enjoying the scenery of the sunset, Lynn was ready to get up and return to the castle.

Outside the Lord’s Square.

The sound of horse hooves galloping was heard.

Lynn turned his head to look.

Under the sunlight, several cavalry silhouettes were moving closer towards the town on the lime road between the fields.

A few minutes later.

Amidst the sound of ’whoa’ stopping the horses.

Five cavalrymen stopped above the Lord’s Square.

At the forefront of the cavalry.

Earl, who was shorter but unexpectedly strong, dismounted from his warhorse.

Striding directly towards Lynn.

Following him were four soldiers escorting a burly man.

Coming to Lynn, Earl bowed and spoke respectfully: "Master."

"Last night, we captured a group of foreign spies."

"After a night’s interrogation, he finally confessed!"

With those words finished.

Earl slightly shifted his body, revealing the burly man behind him to Lynn.

Lynn’s eyes moved, looking over.

The burly man with a black beard was covered in blood all over.

His face was even a blurred and swollen mess.

If he didn’t confess after being beaten almost beyond recognition, it would really be strange.

Lynn responded, "Tell me carefully."

Earl slightly lowered his head, "His name is Bader Sacks, from the nearby Alba Town."

"Acting under the instructions of Zok Connelly Manor Lord from Alba Town, he came to spy in Morgan Town!"

"The strangers I reported to you last time were exactly them."

"After several observations, they found the patrol soldiers’ gaps and chose to sneak into Morgan Town."

"As for the detailed parts, I think letting him recount once more would be more authentic."

"I can compare and validate against what he said last night to check for any concealment."

Lynn heard this and couldn’t help but give Earl an approving look.

Clearly.

After his inquiry and guidance last time.

He already knew how to think about problems from another perspective.

As long as there is a willingness to learn, no one is ever unteachable!

Lynn’s eyes turned once again to the black-bearded man tied up, waiting for his words.

Seeing the black-bearded man silent, Earl shouted: "What?"

"Previously begging for your life, and now wanting to act tough again?"

Listening to Earl’s cold words, the black-bearded man Bader felt a wave of fear.

He hurriedly spoke: "I’ll talk... I’ll talk... Please don’t beat me again; I really... can’t take it!"

Earl snorted coldly.

From just now, Bader had figured out this young man was the lord of the territory.

He took a few deep breaths and spoke to Lynn: "As this gentleman said, I’m Bader Sacks, a commander of followers for Zok Connelly Manor Lord from Alba Town."

"Receiving orders from Manor Lord Zok, I was commanded to come to Morgan Town for reconnaissance."

Lynn asked: "What intelligence were you gathering?"

Bader didn’t hesitate and directly replied: "Gathering intelligence on how many soldiers are stationed in Morgan Town and how strong the military power is."

Lynn continued to ask: "Aside from that?"

Bader took over Lynn’s words: "Aside from that... Aside from that..."

"Why are merchant wagon teams transporting fine salt to Kakasong City."

"He let me lead the personnel to sneak in and thoroughly investigate."

Hearing this, Lynn wasn’t surprised at all.

Merchants from Kakasong City visiting his territory were increasing.

In total, there were already five or six of them.

Apart from Hunter from the tavern needing gin and beer, Grayson needing glazed glass products.

All other merchants were exchanging for fine salt.

The sale of fine salt is indeed an extremely noticeable matter.

Lynn continued to ask: "Is it just because of the Zok Manor Lord in your words wishing to investigate Morgan Town."

"Or is there someone behind him giving directions?"

"For example, Viscount Jon Zack from Kakasong City?"

Bader looked confused and shook his head, "Sorry, Lord, I am unaware of such matters."

"I’m merely a somewhat strong follower commander."

"Above me, there are still the chief attendant, the manor steward, and the manor lord."

"Whatever they say, I do..."

Lynn nodded slightly; from Bader’s demeanor and words, he did not sense any lying or concealing emotions.

Lynn’s conversation shifted, asking Bader further: "How many soldiers does your manor lord have in his territory?"

"And how many peasants?"

Listening to Lynn’s inquiries, Bader hesitated slightly, but seeing Earl’s warning gaze.

He hastily replied: "There are five hundred soldiers, only eighty cavalry wearing chain armor and leather armor."

"There are also fifty archers; the rest are all ordinary soldiers."

"The manor had over a thousand peasants including maidservants, but specifically how many, I’m not too sure..."

Lynn responded with a sound, without further inquiry.

Among five hundred soldiers, eighty cavalry, fifty archers, the rest all infantry.

Such military strength is about the same as several manor lords in Morgan Town he dealt with previously.

But compared to the fully armed soldiers he now possesses.

He even thought.

Having eight hundred archers fire two volleys.

Is enough to destroy five hundred soldiers without heavy armor.

Compared to Zok Connelly Manor Lord.

He is more concerned about Viscount Jon Zack, who can gather these manor lords together!

Lynn continued to ask.

"Besides Zok Manor Lord, how many other manor lords are there in Alba Town?"

"How many armed soldiers do they have?"

Bader heard this and without much thought said.

"Lord, there are three other manor lords; the soldiers they have aren’t very many, only two or three hundred."

Lynn responded and asked again.

"Besides these, is there anything else you’d like to voluntarily share with me?"

Bader’s brow instantly furrowed.

Earl, standing beside him, had a sparkle in his eyes.

In his heart, he couldn’t help but admire Master Lynn for this extremely smart question.

Master Lynn already asked what he wanted to.

But this does not mean, as a spy, Bader knows nothing.

Entirely using this sentence to extract more useful information!

Memorizing Master Lynn’s words secretly in his heart.

If there is a next time, he must also try.

Feeling the young lord’s strong aura as he looked at him.

Bader felt nervous as thoughts ran through his head for a moment until he finally thought of something.

"Lord, if we don’t return for long, it will surely arouse suspicion and alertness from Zok Manor Lord."

"Besides that... Lord, I really can’t think of anything else I can say."

Lynn responded with a noise, glancing at Earl.

Earl caught on quickly, explaining to Lynn: "The things he said are consistent with what he said during the severe interrogation."

Lynn nodded, "Take him back to the Manor Castle, detain and watch him, supply some food and water daily."

To kill a spy is just a matter of drawing a knife.

But first detaining him and waiting for a critical moment might have other uses.

Given his current food supply, keeping one prisoner is easy.