Chapter Five Hundred and Fiftieth IX Return

The sound of the wheels rolling over the ground formed a monotonous and brisk tune on this quiet and peaceful morning. Although it was early in the morning, the people in Storm City were already up and busy. People in the city are always busy with work, whether it is a cotton spinning factory, a weapon workshop, or a construction site outside the city. In the past six months, there have been many exciting activities in Storm City. As long as you work hard enough, you can earn double or even triple the amount of previous years.

There is nothing more inspiring than the sweet sound of gold coins.

As more and more cotton spinning factories moved to Storm City, a large number of workers poured in, making the living space in Storm City obviously insufficient. Under the decision of Lord Edward, located in the north of Storm City, on the other side of the weapon workshop and steel factory, Storm City began to expand the original urban area. Now it has become a busy construction site. According to the design and planning, a new urban area is under construction.

Looking from afar, one can see the outlines of many buildings erected on the construction site, and a large number of carriages passing through it. Timber, stone and other construction-related materials are continuously brought in to inject fresh blood into the city.

It was an unusual morning, and people got up before the sun came out. The women had already prepared breakfast, and the men walked out of the house after having breakfast. Most of them choose manual work, so men work mostly in weapon workshops, steel factories or construction sites. As for the women, after clearing the tableware, they would take their children and go to the cotton spinning factory together.

Work in a cotton mill is always easier, and for men spinning cloth is indeed a boring job. They would rather sweat their sweat in the sun than sit in the shed and shake the loom. Therefore, the workers in the cotton spinning factory are basically women, and they will bring their children to the factory with them. Naturally, most of those brought to the factory were young children. The older ones have already been sent to the academy for classes.

Yes, college.

This is another commendable place for Lord Edward. You must know that here in the borderlands, there is no place for children to study at all. Normally, children at the age of seven or eight will start working with their father and live a life of inheritance from father to son. Life has never given them too many choices. And those who have more money have the opportunity to send their children to other cities in the empire to receive better education.

But opportunities are few and far between.

But now, children finally have more choices. Edward set aside a piece of land in the city and built a college. In addition to the most basic subjects, the college also has a number of professional courses such as combat skills guidance, military education, theology, industrial foundation, and agricultural foundation. However, professional courses are advanced subjects, requiring students to complete basic studies before being screened according to their talents.

The teachers of this academy are concurrently served by officials at all levels in Storm City, for example, the main lecturer of combat skills guidance and military education is Captain Reg. certainly,

They do not teach for free. Edward will pay them an extra salary. Now that the college has just opened, the students enrolled are basically taking basic academic courses. Although many people questioned Edward's approach, those with a long-term vision can see that this academy will continue to train talents in various fields for the lord.

Among them, the people who benefited the most were naturally the citizens, so Edward was already a wise and benevolent lord in their minds. So when the people who got up early to work saw the carriage with the lord's logo driving through the street, and people shouted Edward's name, this was the most simple greeting from their hearts. The curtain of the carriage was lifted, and Edward smiled and nodded to the passing citizens, his posture and expression were perfect without any flaws.

In the corner of the carriage, in the faint morning light, a woman sat quietly opposite Edward. She was Nelo, Edward's wife, daughter of the late Sir Ethan with a clouded face and a sullen look. Edward put down the car curtain again, looked at his wife and asked softly, "What's wrong with you?"

"Why do you have to move to Storm City?" Nilu raised her head and said, "Isn't Sur City pretty good? Although the place where I lived before was damp and not as spacious as it is now. But there are memories of me and my father there. unwilling to leave."

"Didn't I say that? As lords, we should set an example for the people. Since we advocate the migration of the whole city, we should set an example."

"So I can't figure it out. Everyone lives well. There are many people, their grandpas and grandpa's grandpas live in Sur City. Why do you want everyone to move to Storm City?"

Edward smiled and said: "This is to reduce costs, and Storm City is more suitable for everyone to develop and live. You see, we have factories, a newly expanded urban area, and now there are colleges and churches. Here, people have jobs , Children can learn knowledge, and everyone can find their faith in the church. Isn’t life in Storm City better than Sur City?”

"As a lord, it is natural to have an obligation to make everyone's life better, isn't it?"

"I can't tell you anything." Nilu turned her face away and said, "But Edward, do you have something to hide from me?"

"Why do you say that."

"Because you always make me feel that you hide a lot of secrets, and father..."

Edward raised his eyebrows: "What happened to Sir Ethan?"

"Why did father suddenly go crazy, and why did he go crazy when we were visiting him?"

"Nilu, what exactly do you want to say?"

Nilu pinched the corner of her clothes tightly with her fingers, as if mustering up her courage, she raised her head and looked at Edward and said, "Did you do it? Or, was it ordered by your young master Allen? Because everyone said that you used I lost my father, so I have the power I have today."

Edward's smile gradually faded, and his eyes gradually turned cold: "Nilu, do you know how dangerous such suspicion is? You were there the night Sir Ethan went crazy, and he even wanted to kill you. What do you think I can do?" , so that he doesn’t even recognize his own daughter. Besides, if you doubt me, that’s fine, but if you doubt Sir Allen, it’s a bit too much.”

"How do you think everyone can live such a good life now? I can't do it alone. If it weren't for Sir Allen's bloody struggle outside, do you think we can live so peacefully?" Edward said solemnly: "So You are not allowed to say these words casually in the future. Or, do you want to destroy everyone's life?"

"I don't want to!" Nilu exclaimed, with tears in the corners of her eyes: "But you and Sir Allen have a lot of secrets. I have asked you more than once, where is your hometown? What family members do you have?" , can I meet them. I am your wife, but you didn't tell me. You haven't even touched me since you got married! "

Edward didn't expect her to react so violently. Hearing her questioning, he turned into a smile helplessly: "Didn't I say that, I am an orphan, so I don't have any family. Even the thing you mentioned, you can see that I have to deal with it every day. There's so much work to do..."

"Don't use work as an excuse!" Nilu shouted, "You don't love me at all, as they say, I'm just a pawn of yours!"

Her voice was heard by the groom outside, Edward frowned, and sat beside Nilu. He hugged Nilu with his arms, and Nilu struggled at first, but finally she cried in Edward's arms: "I don't want to do this. I don't want to do this, do you understand? If you don't love me, don't marry me Ah. Do you know how lonely it is to be alone at home every day? So lonely, I want to end myself."

"I'm sorry..." Edward sighed softly, "It won't happen in the future, Nilu. Please forgive me for ignoring you for so long. It's my fault. I will make it up to you."

Back at the City Lord's Mansion, Nilu had calmed down, and Edward asked her to go back to her room to rest. If it's too boring, you can go to the church or other places in the city. Nilu left, full of grief. Edward smiled helplessly, and as soon as he returned to his study to read a report, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

The butler pushed the door open and said, "My lord, Sir Allen is back."

"He's back?" Edward put down his things and stood up: "Where is Sir Allen now?"

Outside the city, Edward saw a convoy heading towards Storm City from afar. The convoy was not long and there were not many people, but Edward saw Alan at a glance. He was riding on a war horse, and his silver hair glowed endlessly under the sun, which couldn't be more conspicuous.

At this moment, Allen raised his head, looked in Edward's direction, and smiled brightly.

"Storm City has changed a lot, Edward, it's great to have you help me."

Allen, who walked around Storm City before returning to the City Lord's Mansion, couldn't help but pat Edward on the shoulder with emotion. Edward smiled and said, "If I can't even do this little thing well, then I'm too bad."

"These are not trivial matters, especially the college where children go to school. I never thought of running such a college. Your head is still quite easy to use." Allen nodded his head and said with a smile: "At least it's much better than mine, so think about it for me, how to develop such a large territory just won."

Edward smiled bitterly and said, "That's probably something that can't be explained clearly in a few words, and you just came back, don't you think you should listen to my report first?"

"Okay, okay, don't be sad, I know it won't bother you. But you are right, tell me about the current situation in Storm City."

The two walked towards the study while chatting. Edward just gave a brief overview of the current situation in Storm City. As for the specifics, he would naturally give Alan a detailed report. However, Edward's concise and precise words, and a few words, have already given Allen a general understanding of the latest situation in the Borderlands. r1058

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