Knight Lord: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 220: The Vicious Snake and the Brass Bell
The area of ​​Heisen Town was not small. Su Li felt that it was much larger than 7 miles, perhaps more than ten miles in size. It took him more than ten minutes to lead his guards through the Warhammer Road.

The road was crowded with people, and small teams of city guards were constantly crossing the street, rushing to various places to patrol and handle incidents.

The empire was already known for its martial virtues, and the border princes had infused some rudeness and barbarity into the people here, so if disputes broke out among the people on the border, they would be more inclined to fight with their hands rather than with their mouths.

There are lawyers in the territory, but they are usually strong men, and there are very few women.

Because some judges are very irritable and too lazy to listen to the long-winded statements of both parties in the lawsuit, especially when it comes to disputes between two families or two forces or caravans, they prefer to let the lawyers of both sides use tricks to persuade the other party!

In the words of the Inquisitor, this is the true nature of the Empire. The ruling class of the Empire is the knights, who enforce justice with the sword, not with their mouths like women.

Therefore, the side with the bigger fist and stronger strength is often more right!
Don't ask whether this type of lawsuit is reasonable. Strength is everything! A bigger fist is more powerful.

If both parties in a lawsuit were serfs, some judges with a more murderous nature would simply hang both parties involved. If their wisdom couldn't solve the problem, they would just execute the people who created the problem.

This led to civilians, mercenaries, and travelers tending to resolve disputes themselves.

The City Guards dealt with the incident simply by resolving the financial losses caused by their battles and issuing fines to the losers.

If the loser cannot pay the fine, the winner must compensate them for their fight.

After all, the city guards didn't care who won or lost in their dispute. But every blade of grass and every tree in the territory was the lord's wealth, and if they damaged it, they had to pay compensation, not a single copper coin less.

Su Li was walking on the road, looking at the lively scene, and asked Lao En: "My Lord Seal Master, how many people are there in Hesse Town now?"

Laun hurriedly spurred his horse to catch up with Su Li, but he still kept a distance of more than half a meter. If his horse got any closer, it would be attacked by the Death Claw. The Death Claw was too proud to allow any mount to ride alongside it.

"My Lord, although our Heisen Town appears bustling, the permanent population is much smaller than you estimate. Including the dwarves, it would not exceed 3000. The floating population is probably between 1000 and 2000."

"So few?" Su Li was surprised. Seeing such a prosperous scene, he thought that Heisen Town had at least 5,000 or 6,000 registered residents. He had always been under the impression that Heisen Town's population was roughly this number. After several wars and reinforcements, the population had not increased significantly, nor had it decreased much.

Laun immediately explained, "The population of our Hesse Territory is mainly divided into three parts. The first is undoubtedly the army: knights, armed squires, and provincial troops with a size of about 2000 people."

"Then there are the slaves. Your slaves comprise the largest territory, numbering over 2400. However, they are not eligible to live in towns, and most of them reside around Bjorn Inlet. Thanks to their dedicated efforts, 1100 hectares of fertile farmland have been created around Bjorn Inlet this year, transforming the vast plains into fertile farmland."

"Finally, there are the peasants and freemen of the territory. Needless to say, the peasants all live in the suburbs and countryside, forming the farms and villages outside the city. The freemen in the city number only about 2000 or so, and they make up the territory's artisans, merchants, publishing houses, stevedores' guilds, thieves' guilds, wealthy districts, and so on."

"The territory's slaves and military undoubtedly make up the majority of the population. The remaining free citizens are still too few, and some farmers must also be divided."

Su Li nodded. The time for the development of the territory was still too short. It all relied on immigration and attracting refugees. No matter how hard he tried, the efficiency could not be improved.

Su Li felt that there were only two ways to increase the population of the territory.

The first one is of course the accumulation of time. He has been in the territory for less than eight months, so it is natural that the population is insufficient. However, if he farms for eight years, all problems will be solved.

The other was expansion. The Border Princes were not without population, but many were in other pioneering territories. Once the Green Dragon War was over, he could have Orstein launch a wave of conquests around him.

He had three to four thousand regular troops, plus seven to eight hundred free militia, totaling nearly 5000 elite infantry and cavalry. As long as he didn't attack the baronies and earls, he could easily destroy those pioneer territories with a population of one to two thousand.

If we bring back the population of these territories, one or two thousand people each time, it will only take two or three conquests for the territory to double its population.

There is a reason why war gives birth to civilization.

While he was thinking, Lawn pointed to the moon dial in front of the street and said, "My Lord, that is one of the important landmarks on Warhammer Road. This is not an ordinary sundial. It casts no shadows during the day, but at night it casts a separate shadow for each moon. With this effect, soldiers patrolling Hessen Town can see any sneaking thieves. This is a gift from the Thieves Guild to improve their relationship with the City Guard. Beyond this moon dial is Eckert Commercial Street, one of the most prosperous streets in the territory."

As they were talking, the group rode their horses across the moon dial. Four guards stood under the dial. When they saw the ranks of the Hessian Guards, they immediately stood upright, gripping their halberds tightly and looking extremely spirited.

This is a critical moment to show up in front of the lord. If you are appreciated by the lord and become a high-level direct attendant, your destiny will be changed directly.

But it was obvious that they were overthinking it. Su Li's gaze did not linger on them for a moment. Instead, he became more interested in the moon dial.

Having this building here can indeed greatly maintain the public security of Eckert Commercial Street. There is no need to worry about thieves, burglars, and arsonists entering this bustling neighborhood at night to commit crimes.

After entering the commercial street, the scenery here is completely different from the solemn and majestic Warhammer Road. On the contrary, it is full of life. Shops on both sides of the road are open for business, and there are even a large number of stalls on the roadside in front of the doors. The more decent ones have a few wooden tables filled with some strange things, and the simpler ones just find an animal skin and spread it on the ground, which is their business stall.

Su Li felt like he had entered a trading bazaar spontaneously organized by adventurers. Crucially, the items they were selling closely resembled what he imagined adventurers and mercenaries would sell: everything from monster claws, furs, and bones to herbs, minerals, antiques, artwork, and even statues, amulets, and witchcraft props. Su Li also spotted many people selling weapons and equipment, including daggers, short swords, crossbows, shields, and even wizard and sorcerer wands.

Seeing Su Li's interest, Lao En introduced: "My Lord, please do not believe these people's propaganda. There are suspicious priests everywhere selling fake artifacts and fake enchanted items."

But even so, Su Li still saw many knights, armed servants and free militia members running around here. The huge shadow of war loomed over the Hesse Territory. All soldiers and officers would do their best to arm themselves before the final decisive battle. At this time, they did not spare money at all. As long as they could improve their combat effectiveness and increase the probability of survival, they were willing to spend a lot of money.

Because of this, the wealth of the Hessen Territory attracted a large number of caravans and adventurers from all over the south. Even some civilians and immigrants sent here the suspicious items they had kept at home for many years in the hope of selling them for a good price.

Seeing Su Li, most people didn't dare to speak, but some people had good stuff in their hands, and they were full of confidence and were particularly excited. They took the initiative to rush up to solicit customers and said to Su Li excitedly: "Lord! Lord! I have a good thing here, and I have never been willing to sell it. You are the right owner for it."

Su Li looked at the yellow-haired young man who was being embraced by the guards in front of him, and said to Lao En with a smile: "It can be seen that I have quite a reputation among the people in the territory."

If it were a lord with lower virtue or a more brutal one, the people would not dare to expose their treasures directly to the lord.

After all, these brutal lords are unreasonable. As long as the treasure appears in their sight, it will be theirs.

Of course, brutality and virtue each have their own merits. The cost for a brutal lord to acquire wealth is indeed very small. As long as his army can stabilize the situation, he can exploit everything without paying any price.

And the lord of virtue can always obtain more treasures, just like now.

Laun immediately smiled and said, "Of course. The people of the territory all support your rule, Lord."

Su Li turned to look at the young man, waved to the guards, and said, "Let him come over."

When the young man excitedly ran to Su Li, Su Li asked, "What good stuff do you have?"

The yellow-haired man immediately pulled out two items from his backpack: a strange bottle and a brass bell. He excitedly introduced them, "My Lord, my name is Bearheart Eric Torge. These two items are treasures our mercenary group found in ancient ruins while slaying demonic monsters."

"This brass bell was obtained as a trophy from a powerful God-chosen demon we slew. It's a very popular item among the noble ladies of the Empire. As you know, it's popular for noble ladies in the Empire to wear corsets as underwear. Some female warriors even choose to appear in public wearing their corsets. This bell can be hung under the corset to enhance the beauty and firmness of a woman's curves."

Tiberus immediately cursed, "You piece of shit! Can you use your brain, which is no bigger than my toenail, to think about this? Is your nonsense even remotely convincing? How could a bunch of you, worse than pigs and dogs, possibly kill a powerful, God-chosen demon?"

"You're so brave, yet you're still working as mercenaries. Go kill the green dragon and then have sex with women. It's much better than talking big here, even the blacksmith's stupid son won't believe it!"

Su Li tickled his ears with his fingers. This was truly a hearty outburst of anger.

Eric was scolded badly. It was the first time he encountered such a powerful knight. The strong momentum made him breathless and he didn't dare to argue at all.

It was also the first time he realized that the champion knight's scolding was just as harsh.

Su Li waved at Tiberus and said, "Pay attention to your image. We need to build a civilized territory! That yellow-haired guy... no, what's your name? Tell me the truth, where did you get this thing from?"

Mainly, he was very interested in the effect of this brass bell, which could make a woman's body curves more graceful, fuller and firmer.

No wonder all the noble ladies in the empire flocked to him.

If Su Li had this thing, he would also like to use it on the female courtier. After hearing Su Li's voice, Eric said cautiously: "This thing is really... We got it from a God-chosen demon. It's just that we saw the body of this God-chosen demon in a ruin and took it from it."

Something from the devil?
Although most demons are evil, not everything about them is highly corrosive.

It also has the ability to purify, even if there is a certain degree of evil, it can be purified.

But Su Li was curious and asked, "What demon did you take this bell from?"

Su Li always felt that this bell looked familiar?

It seems like I've seen it in some not-so-serious love action movie.

Eric looked around, then leaned closer to Su Li and whispered, "A perverted demon looks a bit like a snake."

A sexually sadistic demon?

Su Li immediately had a guess, this thing...could it be clamped in some position?

This is too sexually abusive!
Sadistic demons all have some snake-like characteristics. For example, both men and women have tongues as seductive as snake tongues, and some also have tentacles, whips, and sharp blades.

After her followers have passed the stage of lust, they will soon turn to sadism. Hearing the screams of their prey under the blade, their whole bodies will tremble with excitement.

But Su Li still didn't understand what kind of lustful demon looked like a snake?
Laun was slightly surprised and asked, "Isn't there a lot of human female breasts on that snake?"

Eric nodded vigorously and said, "It has no scales on its body, and its skin is as white as a human female's."

"Is it Medusa?" Su Li asked, but Medusa is not from the sex-abuse camp. She belongs to the sea clan or the swamp camp.

Eric quickly shook his head and said, "It's not Medusa. It doesn't have a human head, but a snake head. Its tongue is sharper than a thorn."

What kind of monster is this? It has a snake head, a snake tail, and a human body. The human body is white as snow and has many (at least 8-10) human female breasts.

Laun pondered for a moment and said, "It should be the Seraph Serpent, also nicknamed the Nako Serpent by the Imperial Knights. It is Seraph's monster cavalry, equivalent to Khorne's Steel Bull Skull Crusher."

"This is a caterpillar-like snake cavalry with thick spikes on its back. The Chosen Ones who sexually abuse men and women will ride on it and charge. The fear of infantrymen facing this powerful monster cavalry will surge."

"This brass bell should be hung on the snake's chest as a decoration or irritant."

Good guy!
This is a really imaginative type of soldier.

Nako snake!
Isn't this brass bell the thing that is clamped on the chest when being raped?
It is suitable for Freya to use tonight. It is very effective when used with low-temperature wax.

However, Su Li quickly realized why his thoughts were becoming more and more abusive.
Are nobles really the perfect targets for sexual abuse and corruption?
No wonder Violet specifically bestowed the divine spell of Pure Body upon herself when she was promoted to Elite Knight. These chosen ones of the gods were the demons' favorite targets.

Su Li then glared at Eric and said, "You are selling such dangerous demonic items here. I seriously suspect that you are a spy sent by Seraph or Tzeentch."

Eric quickly protested, "My Lord, this is unjust. This thing is very common in the empire! I kept it here on purpose to present to the most distinguished Lord in the territory."

Eric wasn't wrong. It was a demonic item, and it was. But it wasn't. It was just a decorative item worn by the cavalry, without any magical abilities.

Therefore, ordinary ladies in the empire can use it. The danger level is even far less than that of the kisser.

Su Li glared at him and asked, "Then I'm going to use your other tool to determine if you have any ulterior motives!"

Eric quickly held up another potion and said, "This, this is also good stuff. We bought it from the elven caravan. The high elves bought it from Zhendan."

Cathay is an ancient Eastern empire said to be ruled by the Dragon Emperor and the Moon Queen.

Although countless Imperials and Elves have visited Cathay, importing cotton, silk, cosmetic oils, papermaking techniques, poisons, and more from Cathay, with Cathay embassies reaching Terrabheim directly, Imperials can even enjoy preserved eggs from Cathay in the Old World, and the High Elves have maintained trade relations with Cathay for millennia, the Imperials, however, have no idea what Cathay truly looks like today.

But this does not prevent the people of the empire from believing that everything they buy from Zhendan is high-end.

Su Li's eyes lit up as well, and he asked, "What effect does this thing of yours have?"

Eric quickly handed it to Su Li and said, "This is a magical poison with a powerful aphrodisiac effect. Once used on a woman, even the purest nun will immediately become aroused, giving men a perfect experience."

Su Li took a deep breath. He now believed what Lawn had specifically told him before entering the Eckert Commercial Street. This place was full of suspicious priests and scammers selling fake artifacts and fake enchanted props.

So Su Li gritted his teeth and stared at the yellow-haired man, asking, "Are you sure this thing of yours comes from Eastern Zhendan and not from some weird place south of Zhendan? Why does it look to me like some kind of magic oil instead of poison?"

Eric stared innocently and said, "I don't know, my Lord. At least that's what the high-elf merchant said."

Laun scolded, "Stop playing innocent. I think you're deliberately selling these fake and dangerous things here."

Eric, a yellow-haired man, was afraid of unreasonable tough guys like Tiberius, but he wasn't afraid of polite bureaucrats and politicians. Instead, he argued confidently, "Your Excellency, selling counterfeit products presupposes I know what I'm counterfeiting, right? I don't even know what this is, how can I counterfeit it?"

"My Lord, although this item may be of unknown origin, its effects are absolutely outstanding. Don't want the 998 gold crown, don't want the 98 gold crown, just the 9.8 gold crown, and you can take it home. Consider it?"

Su Li said viciously, "Give him 10 gold crowns and put all these dangerous items into the vault and store them with other dangerous things. This will prevent him from selling these things to others and causing greater harm."

Tiberus immediately snatched both items from Eric's hands and threw 10 golden crowns in his face.

Although this tough guy was reckless, he was a believer of the Sun Goddess after all. He was a man of great intelligence and did not even ask whether this thing was worth 10 gold crowns.

The lord said that it was sent back to the vault for storage. Does anyone dare to ask whether it was actually sent in?
It is completely reasonable for the lord to criticize and use this thing for a period of time.

Su Li didn't want to waste any more time. If he continued to wander around here, he didn't know how many props and followers left behind by Sektor and Tzeentch he would encounter.

So Su Li said directly to everyone: "The cleanliness and orderliness of the territory are related to the order and civilization of the entire territory. I need a prop that can solve the sanitation problem of the territory. If anyone has it, please bring it out."

The human inhabitants of the Old World rarely bathe, and every human city stinks. Those who want to travel through time must frequently wear perfume and cologne.

Therefore, Nurgle, the Plague Father, is one of the most terrifying evil gods in this world, and is known as the Four Chaos Gods together with Tzeentch, Khorne and Seljuk.

But there is hope in this world. Goddess of Healing and Mercy and other gods such as Tal will teach people how to solve the plague and deal with feces.

For example, the gods of the Greenskins will give them a [Blessed Poop Pile]. One of the main tasks of the goblins and other gnomes in the Greenskin camp is to clean up the poop.

Ogres are even more awesome. They even have dung moats. Valuable tribal settlements are usually surrounded by moats made of ogre fur and dung. It is said that an entire enemy army was once drowned in it.

God of Dung, Su Li seriously suspected that this army was made of dwarves. Because with the density of dwarves, even without armor, they would drown in the water and would not be able to float at all.

Fortunately, although there are all kinds of people in this city, there is always some gold among them.

As soon as Su Li finished speaking, someone raised his arm and said, "My Lord, I! I! I have the passive barkskin skill of the statue I cleared out from the ratmen dungeon!"

"My Lord, I also have the Tal Church's divine spell, the Hand of Decomposition, which can quickly and naturally decompose filthy corpses and feces."

(End of this chapter)