Lord: Taken away from inheritance at the beginning.

On the third day after the First Knights successfully stationed at West Wind Hill, Ronin descended on the military camp riding a dragon.

West Wind Hill can be considered as half of his enclave. The main purpose of his trip here is to investigate the surrounding environment and resources.

As for the enemy situation, the main forces of the Kingdom of Tricia were stationed opposite Red Pine Castle, and there was only a group of knights defending West Wind Hill. Redal was fully capable of handling it.

Accompanied by Redar and Odoro, Roning inspected the main defense points and watched the soldiers' routine training. He also took the opportunity to say many words of encouragement.

In addition to enjoying additional subsidies, members of the troops stationed on the border would also receive rewards such as money, equipment, porcelain, silk, and land for killing the enemy.

These rewards were not just verbal. Ronin had asked Ridar and others to discuss and formulate appropriate clauses, which were made public to all the knights and soldiers in the territory.

For most people, becoming an honorary knight, or even a baron, is almost impossible.

However, killing enemies and earning rewards is much easier.

Therefore, the implementation of this measure can indeed stimulate the enthusiasm of the soldiers.

"Sir, the terrain of West Wind Hill is mainly composed of small hills and forests. After crossing the hill in front, there is a flat area. Thirty miles away is Watchtower. According to the information provided by Viscount Dennis, the commander of Watchtower is Viscount Placido Carmen, who has the strength of a peak meteor."

The three of them soon reached the top of the hill. Ronin's eyes swept across the valley plain below and he could vaguely see the Watchtower of the Kingdom of Tricia.

"At the peak of Meteor level, he is a good talent."

Luo Ning smiled and said, "If we go to war later, we will try to recruit people like this to surrender. Our final enemy is in the Crescent Continent. As long as these knights can be used by me, we can let them live."

"Of course, if they are confirmed to be colluding with the Holy Storm Organization, there is no need to keep them."

Rydar nodded, "I understand."

Luo Ning retracted his gaze and asked, "Are there any other valuable specialties in West Wind Hill?"

Redar looked at Odoro.

The latter immediately became alert. Facing this young but powerful nobleman, he, who was in his forties, was actually a little nervous.

"Sir, the commander has asked me to do a detailed survey and statistics. No special minerals have been found here, and even stone mines are rare. However, there is a lot of clay here, which was made into bricks by Viscount Denney and his men. Many houses are made of clay bricks."

Bricks were still used in this world, and Roning had seen quite a few of them. But compared to using clay to make bricks to build houses, they were more inclined to use wood directly, or to pile up stones with mud.

"What kind of clay?"

Luo Ning asked: "Speaking of which, the kaolin in Huitu Village is also considered a type of clay, and its value is not low."

“It’s different from kaolin.”

Riedal smiled and said, "I've been to see it. It's a kind of red clay. If you want to know more about it, you can follow me."

"Then take me to see it."

As they spoke, the two of them stepped into the air and left.

This scene filled Odoro with awe and yearning. With such a lord and commander, how could they lose the battle on the border?

Under the leadership of Redal, Roning came to the western forest and saw many dug red clay pits, which seemed to be very large in scale.

Luo Ning conducted a detailed investigation.

The clay here is not kaolin and cannot be used to make porcelain.

However, the quality of the clay is relatively high, so there is no problem in making high-quality pottery.

Moreover, along with the research on steam power, Ronin can manufacture crushers and grinders to crush stones, iron ore, etc. to produce cement.

"There are a variety of stone mines in Boulder City. Combined with the clay here, as well as iron ore, gypsum, etc., we can produce cement."

"Cement?" Redar wondered.

“A nice building material.”

Luo Ning explained with a smile: "It seems that West Wind Hill is not a barren place. It is not a waste of the management rights I applied for from His Majesty the King."

Ridar smiled and said, "Your ability in territory construction is in no way inferior to your talent for cultivation. In my experience, there has never been anyone as knowledgeable and wise as you!"

Luo Ning laughed, "When did you become so nice to talk?"

"Well, I'm just stating the objective facts."

As they were talking, two figures came quickly, the one leading them was Odoro, but Roning didn't recognize the burly man behind him.

"My lord, commander, Viscount Denny said he wants to see you about something important." Odoro reported.

Riedal was a little confused and didn't understand why the other party came here again?

"Dear Marquis of Moonlight Valley, Denni Torres sends his greetings."

Dennis greeted him while looking Ronin over.

As he had been stationed at the border for a long time, he had never seen this legendary figure. When he met him today, he looked younger than he had imagined.

"It's nice to meet you, Viscount Dennis. What do you want to talk to us about?"

Denni glanced at Ridal and said with a smile, "When I left, I mentioned to Ridal that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was waiting for him at Red Pine Castle. I didn't expect that the Captain hadn't been there in the past few days."

He spread his hands and said the following words apologetically: "His Highness was very angry, so he asked me to come here to inform Ridar that he must arrive at Red Pine Castle today. Otherwise, whatever consequences arise, you and your Excellency will have to bear the consequences together."

Ridar did not defend himself, but admitted that it happened, "I was dealing with the defense of West Wind Hill these days, so I was delayed."

He didn't expect that Hongsong Fort would actually send someone to urge him.

Luo Ning raised his eyebrows slightly and asked in surprise, "Why are you in such a hurry to find Ridar? Does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince have any combat missions scheduled in the near future?"

Roning frowned slightly. He had not received any notice of attacking the Kingdom of Tricia.

Denni was stunned for a moment, "Well, I haven't heard of this, but I think His Highness has something else to talk to you about, right?"

Roning nodded slightly. "In that case, Riedal, you should go with Denni to see what arrangements His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has made."

"Okay sir."

Dennis asked in surprise, "Isn't the Marquis going to go with us?"

Ronin shook his head. "I have handed over the defense of West Wind Hill to Redar. He can make the decision for me. I have other urgent matters here, so I won't go over."

Roning and Garrett don't have a very good relationship. At the wedding at the end of last year, the other party only said a symbolic word of blessing in front of everyone, and there was no communication at all in private.

According to what Blanche said, it was probably his rise that made Garrett unhappy.

Roning thought that he had done nothing wrong to Garrett, and instead gave him enough face in many things. He didn't expect to be treated like this in return.

The other side was anxious to send Redal over when there was no war in the near future. Perhaps they had something to explain, but they might also be trying to show off their power by using his status as the commander-in-chief.

Therefore, in order to avoid direct friction, Roning decided not to go, even though this would still make the other party unhappy.

Denny was puzzled, he didn't know what the relationship between Ronin and Garrett was.

But he knew the temper of the Crown Prince. If he knew that Roning had come to the front line but he did not go to visit him, the Crown Prince would definitely be very unhappy.

However, he couldn't persuade her.

After all, Roning's status is there, much higher than his.

Moreover, this time, his superiors only asked him to invite Redal to Red Pine Castle, and did not mention Ronin.

"Okay, then, Rydal, let's go over there."

He smiled and said, "If everything goes well, we will be able to return in the evening."

Redal bowed slightly to Ronin, then he and Dennis left the forest and rode griffins to Red Pine Castle.

There shouldn't be any trouble, right?

Luo Ning muttered in his heart, "Odoro, there is something you need to arrange for someone to do."

Odoro bowed and said, "Please give me your orders, sir!"

"Go find a few people to dig a dozen buckets of this clay. I'll bring it back and it'll be useful to me."