I'm not a lord

Chapter 250 The people of the North are all living with all their might.
As evening fell, Lynn and a thousand new recruits camped out in the woods and held a grand bonfire party.

All the wild game hunted during the day is marinated and hung on a grill, and the aroma of roasted meat can be smelled for miles.

Barrels of ale, beer, and mead were transported from Baihe County by horse-drawn carts, allowing the recruits who had undergone months of hellish training to drink to their hearts' content.

Lynn stood before the soldiers, raising his glass high: "Congratulations on officially becoming a glorious soldier! Tonight, you can eat and drink to your heart's content!"

The cheers from the soldiers below the stage were deafening; after nearly three months of suppression, they finally had their moment of release.

The fifth instructor, Andrei, also stood on the makeshift wooden platform, looking at the group of familiar young faces below, and his heart was filled with emotion.

To ensure these greenhorns quickly mastered all the necessary skills, he acted like a tyrant for several months, supervising their training every day with a barbed whip.

As time went on, he naturally developed feelings for these new recruits.

According to his plan, the new recruits should train until at least the end of October before they can go to the battlefield.

However, circumstances are beyond their control. The situation in the North has changed dramatically. The newly established White River Territory not only needs to seize the time to expand outwards, but also needs to guard against enemies from all sides.

These new recruits were only conscripted in July, and after just over two months of training, they had to be prepared for battle—it was even more rushed than forcing ducks onto a shelf.

At this moment, Lynn walked over to the fifth brother, placed a large glass of mead in his hand, and comforted him:

"Don't worry too much. True warriors can never be forged in the military camp. Only real war can transform them. Besides, the first opponent I prepared for them is the barbarians in the north. There is no danger. It's a good opportunity for them to practice first."

The fifth brother looked down at the wine glass in his hand, forcing a smile: "Big brother, I'm not worried about them. Soldiers are always going to the battlefield."

Lynn patted the fifth brother on the shoulder: "You've worked hard this past year. Take advantage of the free time now and get the wedding done. The new recruits from Turbulent County will be arriving next month."

It must be said that Lao Wu has indeed been working very hard; he hasn't had a moment's rest since last autumn.

The first task is to train the new recruits from Shirokuma and Asakabe prefectures.

Once Lin Enquan had taken control of Baihe Territory, the fifth brother immediately began training the next batch of new recruits.

In July, Lynn occupied Three Rivers City, and another thousand new recruits entered the camp for training.

In less than a year, Lao Wu trained three batches of new recruits and also saw off three batches of new recruits.

With Lynn's capture of Turbulent County, another batch of new recruits was about to arrive in White Bear County for training, and the Fifth Company, along with his hundred or so instructors, was simply not stopping.

As long as Lynn's expansion continues, the military camps north of White Bear County will always be filled with the boisterous figures of new recruits.

Lynn always tries his best to provide the most suitable stage for his old brothers from the bandit era.

Hugh, the second son, was good at commanding small-scale battles and was also skilled in mounted archery, so Lynn put him in charge of the cavalry.

The third brother, Yang, was calm and capable of leading troops, so Lynn gave him the opportunity to shine in the command position.

Joseph, the fourth son, is less capable than the third son, but he is also a good commander. He is currently stationed in the western suburbs of Sanhe City with eight hundred soldiers, responsible for protecting the southern gate of the territory.

As for Timo, the sixth son, he was an intellectual who had studied at a monastery school for many years. Lynn put him in charge of the school, and at a young age, he became the principal of two schools.

The fifth brother, Andrei, had a very volatile temper and was not suitable for leading troops into battle, but he had the ability to train soldiers. Moreover, he was approachable and could always get along with soldiers of humble origins in many ways. Lynn tailored the most suitable training position for him.

Since the fifth brother spent most of his time training troops in Baixiong County, Lin En arranged a marriage for him nearby.

The woman was the younger sister of Finn, the former governor of White Bear County. She had beautiful blonde hair, was young and pretty, and her family was somewhat educated, which could make up for the fifth son's lack of education.

Now that Finn is about to become the county magistrate of the newly occupied Turbulent County, and has also served as Lynn's secretary, he has a promising future. Perhaps in less than two years he will be able to manage a county. The two families are well-matched.

"Thank you, brother!"

At first, the fifth brother was indignant, wondering why his older brothers could go to the battlefield while he had to stay behind and guard a bunch of greenhorns.

But as time went on, he gradually realized that this was all specially arranged for him by his older brother.

If he were to lead troops into battle, given his temperament, he would inevitably cause big trouble sooner or later. At that point, how could he possibly have the face to remain on the territory?

Moreover, the position of training soldiers is not so bad. All the new recruits in the territory have to be trained under him, which means that all these soldiers have to recognize him as their master.

Even if these soldiers rise to prominence and become capable generals, they will still have to respectfully address Andrei as "Master".

Lynn pulled the fifth brother to his side and said with a smile, "After we get married, have a son as soon as possible so that he can study and practice martial arts with my son."

Growing up alongside the lord's son, one would naturally become his trusted attendant upon reaching adulthood, ensuring a smooth future.

This can be considered Lynn's promise to the fifth brother: You can focus on training your brother's troops in White Bear County. Your brother will take care of you, your family, and your children, and will never mistreat you in the slightest.

Although the fifth brother had a bad temper, he was not an idiot. How could he not understand the deeper meaning in Lynn's words?

He hugged Lynn's arm tightly, almost crying with emotion: "Big brother!"

Lynn shoved the glass to his lips: "Alright, let's drink! Good days are for drinking. I'll officiate your wedding in a couple of days, and all these soldiers will be here to support you!"

A soldier with sharp ears overheard the conversation on stage and immediately told his comrades about their instructor's upcoming marriage. The news spread like wildfire, and in no time, all the soldiers knew the good news. They rushed forward to offer their sincerest blessings to the "devil instructor," bringing the night's celebration to a fever pitch.

Meanwhile, Karula, the 'God of War' of the Rift Valley, was still crouching in the bushes outside the camp.

Smelling the aroma of roasted meat and the fragrance of fine wine wafting from the camp, she couldn't help but swallow hard.

Carula racked her brains for a long time, but still couldn't figure out how to approach Lynn.

Why not revert to your true form?

According to the elders of her tribe, her tribe once fought alongside humans in ancient times, but due to various changes, they had to sever ties with humans, and this has been the case for thousands of years.

Perhaps humanity has forgotten the existence of her race.

What if I rashly reveal my true form and am mistaken for a monster by this nobleman and hunted down?
Lynn complained during the hunt today that he hadn't caught a single monster.

Or perhaps she could use the appearance of a deserter to seduce him?

That won't do either. I heard from the people of Gaoya tribe that this nobleman has a very peculiar taste. He seems to only like flat-chested little girls and not plump young women.

Thinking of this, Karula couldn't help but look down at her voluptuous figure.

This body was created by her using special abilities; it's both real and illusory, and she can't actually do that kind of thing.

After much deliberation, she finally decided to wait a little longer.

With her skills, as long as she waits until the middle of the night, wouldn't she be able to steal all the remaining delicacies and wine in the military camp?
The camp remained bustling as soon as it opened, with graduating recruits drinking, singing, and dancing.

Lynn returned to his tent, sat on a small stool, and reviewed several urgent documents that had just been delivered to him by candlelight.

Thanks to the high-quality roads overseen by old Albert and the addition of many post stations, official documents are now delivered smoothly across the territory, and urgent documents are delivered day and night.

The first two documents were related to the Valley Duchy to the south.

Earl of Mirror Iron made rapid progress, relying on his heavily armored cavalry, which he had built at great expense, to almost conquer the entire territory of Tin Rock in just two months.

The castle where the Earl of Siyan resides is completely besieged, and it is only a matter of time before it falls.

With Earl Mirror Iron leading the rebellion, the other two earls nominally under the Duke of the Valley also raised the banner of rebellion, each sending troops to attack neighboring territories, completely disregarding the Duke of White Eagle Castle.

The order of the entire duchy has collapsed.

After reading the official document, Lynn shook his head slightly with a sigh.

The world is getting more and more chaotic, and everyone in the North is struggling to survive.

The next official document was closely related to Herman, the Duke of the Valley.

He had previously sent a high-profile delegation to White River Territory, attempting to establish a close relationship with Lynn through a marriage alliance.

However, she was cruelly rejected and even had her boyfriend poached by Lynn.

The deputy envoy of that mission, Kalebo, has now become the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the White River Territory and is representing Lynn on a mission to the Mirror Iron Territory.

It can be described as a top-tier NTR storyline.

But Herman was still determined and, even after being explicitly rejected, he still had the audacity to send envoys to the White River Territory.

However, he changed his approach this time, stating frankly that his daughter was quite outstanding and hoping that Lynn could send an envoy to White Eagle Fortress to assess her in person.

Lynn simply smiled at this, then handed the official document to Victor, who was standing in front of him, and commented, "This Duke of the Valley has a thicker skin than the walls of Three Rivers."

Victor nodded and pointed out incisively, "Indeed, he must have been driven to desperation by several rebel groups, hoping that your army could save him, sir."

"Even without reaching an agreement with Earl Mirror Iron, I can't spare any troops to rescue him right now. I can only wish him good luck and hope that the three saints can protect him."

Lynn was still a little puzzled when she said this.

Everyone in the Valley Territory is working so hard, how come Duke Herman of the Valley is still alive?
Stop clinging to life! The king has run away, shouldn't you, as a duke, contribute a share?
Isn't it good to become a tragic footnote in this chaotic era?
However, even a centipede with a hundred legs will not fall down easily after it dies; a duke will not fall so easily in just a few months.

The Duke of the Marshland has already suffered two defeats in Amber Harbor, the second of which was an unprecedented crushing defeat, yet he's still making trouble, isn't he?
It is foreseeable that the chaos in the Valley Duchy has only just begun.

Although Count Mirror Iron took the lead, the other two rebellious counts were no pushovers either, and it remains to be seen who will have the last laugh.

What Lynn needs to do now is to watch from the sidelines and intervene in the chaos on the south bank of the Jing River at a crucial moment.

When Lynn turned to the third document, the smile on his face gradually froze.

This urgent document came from the Sanhe City Council, and judging from the familiar, clumsy handwriting, it was clearly written by Mayor Leon himself.

The official document was short, but the matter was significant; it could be summarized in just one sentence: 'Princess Chloris of the former dynasty has arrived in Three Rivers City. What should be done with her?'

(End of this chapter)