Farming in a Parallel World and Becoming a God
Chapter 914 - 571 Distant Diplomacy and Close Assault_2

Chapter 914: Chapter 571 Distant Diplomacy and Close Assault_2

The small city had just over twelve thousand inhabitants, and nearly seven thousand chose to join the Conqueror Army, accounting for more than half of the entire city’s population.

The phenomenon arose not only because they were terrified by the Necromancer led by Arms and feared his return, but also because the terrifying Force of Destiny stirred by Gaven’s grand migration was at work. Just because it hadn’t solidified into a Milestone of Destiny didn’t mean it didn’t exist or that it wouldn’t have an effect.

Yeshandalah and Fan Ruina came to block him in a frenzy, probably because of this issue, for according to their original agreement, any Efanso Citizens who voluntarily joined the Conqueror Army could not be obstructed by them.

They just hadn’t expected Gaven and his people to be able to take away more than half of the population.

Could a city still be called a city without its people?

"What are the benefits? Let’s hear them," Yeshandalah, whose perspective had been opened by Gaven, was no longer as anxious as when she first arrived.

"Firstly, it makes it easier for you to control the entire city. The fewer people there are, the larger the proportion of your own people will be, naturally making it easier to control.

Secondly, it facilitates the expansion of your own industries and wealth. Most of the unclaimed industries that are left behind can be taken over by the city hall or you can start your own industries, or use them as bait to lure residents from other cities along the Giant Dragon Coast to come here. If we can do migration, why can’t you? In this regard, I believe you have a far greater advantage on the Giant Dragon Coast than we do.

Moreover, combating pirates and slave traders is a business that takes time and patience, and I would like to establish a long-term cooperation with you.

The three three-masted ships led by Kopofiel will need to be resupplied through Ilip and Pross for a while, and those prisoners of war and traded slaves are potential citizens. When the time comes, we will split the proceeds fifty-fifty.

Trust me, the citizens you rally for yourself will be far more loyal to you than the average citizen," Gaven imparted his experience of turning unclaimed or other people’s lieges into his own.

"I have learned much, it seems our vision was too short-sighted before," Yeshandalah accepted Gaven’s reasoning.

Because she knew that apart from the Komeer Kingdom, a nation with a thousand years of heritage and relatively wise governance, the attachment to their ancestral land was not very strong among most of the residents of other countries and cities in Felen, especially those from small villages or towns. Given the opportunity to migrate to big cities, most would not refuse.

This was because the wilderness was too perilous, so those populous cities with walls and professional troops were naturally safer.

"I still have some time. If you have any other questions, let’s address them now and discuss them together," Gaven said after checking the time.

"No more for the moment. We’ll get back to you after we’ve thoroughly digested Lord Baron’s plan," Yeshandalah held up the unified strategy plan for the Giant Dragon Coast.

It included a myriad of information that she had only glanced over briefly without much consideration. These strategic plans conceived by disciples of the Lady of Strategy needed careful thought, several reads to truly grasp their essence.

"My philosophy is mutual benefit and cooperation. As long as you maintain this philosophy, I assure you that even if you do not accomplish the grand feats outlined in the plan, you will make Efanso a metropolis surpassing the West Gate, turning it into the brightest jewel of the Giant Dragon Coast, and the first thing that comes to people’s minds when they think of the Giant Dragon Coast in all of Felen won’t be the West Gate but Efanso, but you, Yeshandalah," Gaven’s words exuded endless confidence, for he now had both the strength and the capability.

As long as Yeshandalah wasn’t foolish enough to stray off her path, the mere intermediate role of her industries would allow them to make a handsome profit.

"Mutual benefit and cooperation," Yeshandalah repeated the phrase several times, savoring the many implications that could be derived from it.

They included both positive and negative aspects.

For instance, just as he could elevate her to the position of City Lord of Efanso, he could also bring her down from it if she went against this principle.

"I have other matters to attend to and can’t accompany you any longer. If there are new questions and I’m not here, you can discuss them with Ms. Katherine. Listening to her will be very beneficial to you. Speaking of which, you must have heard that Ms. Katherine will be establishing the Yin Hong War Academy. I suggest you carefully select a group of capable students and send them there for advanced studies, which will definitely benefit your future development," Gaven felt more like a Chosen of the Lady of Strategy than the Chosen themselves, unintentionally helping her to recruit followers and expand the business.

There was no helping it, after all, she had a good father who chose a Divine Position that perfectly matched his own development; this was also a form of mutual benefit and cooperation.

"That’s not necessary for Lord Baron to mention; we would do it anyway. Fan Ruina herself will lead the group at that time. If it weren’t for the fact that I will be hard-pressed to get away for a long time afterward, I would go to the academy for further studies myself. Compared to you, I feel I fall far short in many areas," Yeshandalah spoke thoughtfully, as these people had elevated warfare to an almost artistic level.

Previously, when assaulting Efanso, not only was Arms given the runaround by their interconnected strategies, but many of their moves were beyond her imagination before Gaven officially made his play.