I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

Chapter 97 The Knight Squad (Seeking first subscription)
Rhodes instructed Lawrence to memorize all the decrees he had issued, and in order to regulate the army and the town, he promulgated even more decrees.

From prohibiting theft, fraud, embezzlement, and rape on major scales, to prohibiting urination and defecation in public places and vandalism on minor scales.

Rhodes wrote down everything he could remember, and would continue to refine it later.

After all, there are savages involved, so many rules need to be clearly written down.

Those savages worship violence; if they like a woman, they'll simply try to take her home—they're incredibly barbaric.

Of course, it wasn't just the men among the wild people who fought over men; women also got into fights.

Needless to say, urinating and defecating anywhere is another matter entirely; Rhodes has been busy with this kind of thing for a long time.

Therefore, he had to issue a decree and have Us teach it to all of them word by word, so that they would obey it.

While Rod was busy, Durant was also assembling a Cavaliers squad.

Following Rhodes's instructions, Durant selected twenty teenagers.

These teenagers were all more robust than their peers, with broad shoulders and long legs; they were born to be soldiers.

Of the boys, only three came from Frostleaf Town, five were slaves, and the remaining twelve were savage children.

Clearly, a wild man selected by nature is more in line with Durant's requirements.

Once the candidates had been chosen, Rod personally presided over the audience with the boys and conducted their initiation ceremony.

The moment the twelve savage boys saw Rhodes, they immediately knelt down and shouted.
"The Holy Lord is eternal!"

Rhodes was stunned.

I don't know who taught them this way of greeting.

The other boys bowed more formally to Rhodes and said in unison, "Greetings, Lord."

Rhodes waved his hand, signaling them all to stand up.

His gaze swept over the boys, and Rod said calmly,
"I believe Durant has already told you the whole process and key points of breathing technique introductory training, so I won't go into too much detail."

"I'll just say one thing—as long as you successfully complete your enlightenment, you can become a member of the knight squad and a knight's squire."

"From that moment on, it doesn't matter what your past status was—slave, savage, commoner, it doesn't matter."

"Especially you."

Rhodes pointed at the slaves and savages and solemnly said, "Once you are successfully enlightened, you will no longer be slaves, but will be higher than commoners."

“You will have at least two thousand catties of grain every year, an independent yard, two hundred catties of meat every year, as well as various fruits, vegetables and daily necessities.”

Money meant nothing to these teenagers, so Rod simply used food and supplies to depict their future lives.

"When you are as powerful as Durant, you can have your own servants and attendants, and become masters like nobles!"

The moment Rhodes finished speaking, the boys' eyes lit up with excitement.

They already longed for the life of a knight, and after hearing these words, they clenched their fists and their breathing quickened.

As long as enlightenment is successful, there is no need to worry about one's future life!
Unlike our parents, we don't have to struggle and worry about winter, fearing we'll freeze or starve to death!

The wild boy was so excited that his blood was surging and he couldn't contain himself!

They can't understand much, but they can understand key words like grains, meat, and vegetables!
They once struggled to survive in the forest, living a precarious existence, but now their fate has changed at this moment!

Now everything that would allow them to live a prosperous life is within reach!

Their bodies trembled slightly, and they were so excited that they could hardly contain themselves.

"My lord, let's begin!"

"I will succeed!"

"Holy Lord, grant us glory!"

……

The boys shouted excitedly, their voices filled with fervor.

Rod's lips curled up slightly, and he nodded in satisfaction.

That's what he wanted.

"Okay, be quiet!"

Rod raised his hand to signal, and the boys immediately fell silent, the entire courtyard instantly becoming quiet.

"Durant, it's time to start your enlightenment."

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Durant immediately relayed the order, and soon servants brought out a plate of meat and a bottle of enlightenment potion, placing them in front of the boys one by one.

Eating half a pound of meat will improve the physical condition of teenagers, thus increasing their chances of passing the enlightenment process.

The breathing technique initiation potion was personally prepared by Rhodes.

—The exact recipe is known only to members of the Tulip family.

Luna had prepared enough herbs and materials for Rhode, while Rhode himself controlled the specific mixing ratios and process.

The preparation process is actually quite simple; just mix all the herbs and boil them. Finally, add Rhodes's blood.

All breathing techniques emphasize bloodline inheritance, so even if the formula is leaked, outsiders cannot pass it on.

Of course, people are always smart.

It is said that someone once tricked a powerful noble family into giving up their daughter's bloodline in order to obtain the breathing technique, and then used the stolen formula to establish their own family.

As Durant had instructed, the boys tilted their heads back and drank the enlightenment potion in one gulp, then sat cross-legged in the courtyard.

They then adjusted their postures according to the breathing techniques, controlled their breathing, and officially entered a state of cultivation.

Soon, pain began to show on their faces, just like when Rhodes was enlightened.

Some people started to feel hot all over, their breathing became rapid, and they kept sweating, as if they were being burned by a raging fire.
Some people clenched their teeth, veins bulging on their foreheads, and clenched their fists tightly.

The boys, who were of savage origin, had even more ferocious expressions.

Their physical constitution was already stronger than that of ordinary people, so the impact of enlightenment was more intense.

Their muscles twitched, their hands gripped the ground so tightly that their fingernails dug into the soil, and they roared.

Suddenly, a young slave boy clutched his chest, his lips trembling, and collapsed to the ground.

Rhodes could see the struggle in the boy's eyes, a desire to persevere.

Unfortunately, the conditions did not allow it, and he eventually fainted.

No one can help you get started with breathing techniques; you have to rely on yourself.

"Hold on!"

Rod shouted encouragingly, "You will all become knights in the future, so don't let this little bit of pain bring you down!"

The boys gritted their teeth, their eyes gradually hardening.

Unfortunately, words are ultimately powerless. Soon, the other person could not hold on any longer, his body went limp, and he fainted.

Then, the second, the third...

……

One by one, the boys fell down.

Ultimately, the six boys remained clear-headed, successfully received their enlightenment, and became knights' squires.

This ratio was beyond Rod's expectations.

Under normal circumstances, it would be good if two out of twenty people could receive early education, and one would be considered normal.

But now, six people have succeeded!
Of the six boys who received enlightenment, four were savages, and the other two were commoners from Frostleaf Town.

Rhodes smiled with satisfaction: "Very good, from now on you will all be my most loyal knights."

"I will have Lawrence arrange your lives."

Rod looked at the six teenagers with delight and continued, "But before you officially advance, you will need to train together, eat and live together."

Don't worry, I won't be stingy with any resources; you will receive everything you deserve.

"But you must remember that I have the same high standards for knights, and you cannot relax your guard in any way."

"You not only need to master military skills, but you must also learn knowledge, because in the future, you will become my generals."

"Yes, Lord Lord."

"Following the will of the Holy Lord"

The six boys responded weakly, their voices somewhat disordered.

The initiation of the breathing technique was extremely costly, so Rhodes naturally couldn't afford to argue with them about it.

Rhodes nodded and instructed, "Go and get some rest."

He instructed his servants to help the boys down to rest and arranged for hot water to be prepared for them to take a bath.

They also prepared a large meal of meat to help them regain their strength.

“Train these teenagers well; they will be the pillars of Black Pine Ridge in the future. They can tell me if they need anything.”

Rod gave Durant some instructions.

Durant, equally delighted, assured him, "Please rest assured, Your Excellency, I will make sure they are taken care of!"

"Then I'll leave everything to you!"

Rod patted Durant on the shoulder.

The formation of this Knights squad put Rhodes at ease and filled him with hope for the future.

Next up is food.

　All gone, panting...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)