179: Chapter 118, two strong stand together (asking for monthly ticket) _1 179: Chapter 118, two strong stand together (asking for monthly ticket) _1 In the Mountain Domain, Hudson was busily hosting a grand banquet for his guests.
After a few months of effort, even though the castle was still shapeless, the temporary Manor House had been built.
Having a suitable venue provided the basis for hosting a banquet.
After all, as a member of the Noble Consortium, how could he not host a banquet?
Compared to other regions, the nobles from the counties of Layton and Wharton are renowned for their thriftiness.
It’s unusual for houses like Hudson’s to host their first banquet after half a year, but it’s not uncommon for them to only host one every few months.
They were all driven by “money”.
With the exception of a few wealthy families, most Lords were facing a financial crisis.
With no money in their pockets, they naturally couldn’t afford to be extravagant.
Therefore, they had to cut costs, with limiting the number of banquets being an important method.
Although it was Hudson’s first time hosting a banquet, the number of guests who attended was not high.
Not because there was a shortage of people willing to attend, but because Hudson had only invited these twenty or so people in front of him.
Without exception, they were all not far away and had some acquaintance with him.
If an unexpected event occurred, they could back each other up.
The ability to mutually benefit was the core reason for the formation of this emerging interest group.
Hudson was in high spirits, several of his friends had recommended talents to him.
Although the timing was too coincidental, Master Hudson, who was in urgent need of manpower, did not have the luxury to think much about it.
More people meant more matters.
Compared to other lords who merely had a population of thousands, the Mountain Domain was the size of a large town.
A large town with a population of tens of thousands, yet only seven administrators, all borrowed from outside.
With such a small number of people, the fact that they could keep the domain running smoothly made Hudson a little proud of his management skills.
However, with the constant development of the domain, there were more and more specific affairs to be managed, and manpower was becoming inadequate.
It’s not that Hudson hadn’t cultivated his own talents, the captains and heads of the protectorate below were the “key talents” he’d painstakingly nurtured.
A group of illiterates who can do basic tasks well are already very impressive, expecting them to grow up immediately is obviously unrealistic.
Limited confidants must also be placed in the army.
Compared to administrative management, Hudson put more emphasis on controlling the army.
This could be seen from the talents he recruited.
All were administrative managers, no matter how skilled a military commander was, Master Hudson would not dare to employ them.
Though his clan didn’t have many historical books, some lessons still had been recorded.
Numerous heroes’ failures were partly due to betrayal from their subordinates.
In times of turmoil, the army is the lifeline.
As long as the army isn’t chaotic, everything else can be dealt with.
Once the army has problems, one can only pray for the mercy of the Lord of the Dawn.
Ability can be developed slowly, but loyalty must not be compromised.
In any case, with a small number of soldiers, as long as they follow orders without fail, it’s sufficient.
In terms of military command ability, Hudson believed his “armchair strategist” level ranked well against his colleagues who only knew to charge foolishly.
If he fought a few more battles to gain some practical experience, he might become a famous general on the continent.
Hudson believed that recruiting these fellows who only knew how to foolishly lead soldiers into battle was irresponsible to himself.
Among the down-and-out nobles struggling for survival, there may be outstanding military talents, but Hudson didn’t believe a small baron like himself could recruit these big shots.
On the other hand, recruiting administrative managers is simpler, as long as they are at the level of stewards, they can be used for the time being.
If there are more suitable candidates in the future, they can be replaced.
If there aren’t enough talents, then they’ll have to wait for the aging officers in the army to retire.
How could Master Hudson dare to promote compulsory education in his domain, he could only secretly teach some officers to read and write in the army?
When it comes to the spread of knowledge, the Noble Consortium has reached a tacit agreement to allow it to circulate only within a small scope.
Not only do the serfs have no opportunity to learn, but the freemen outside also do.
Many merchants can’t even recognize characters.
And that’s not the worst of it.
To Hudson’s knowledge, some down-and-out noble lords had also become illiterate.
If no one would help them, regaining knowledge would come at a hefty price.
“Hudson, are you really going to compete with West?”
Knight Adrian asked seriously.
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Raising his wine glass, he took a small sip, Hudson spoke with enjoyment: “Whether or not to compete with him isn’t the core issue, but whether everyone needs me to do it or not.
I’ve been pushed to this point, it’s not something I can withdraw from if I say retreat.
The farce of Layton County is a small interlude in the grand scheme, afterward, there will undoubtedly be more drama.
If we don’t want to be capsized by the waves, we should try to enhance our power!
We don’t have much power left, let’s try to accumulate as much as possible before the storm comes…..”
The volume of his voice gradually decreased towards the end, even though those nearby were all considered to be “our own”, there were still some things Hudson dared not say.
This gathering, while seemingly an ordinary exchange, was actually the formation of a new interest group.