"If there is a lord who can annihilate all the manor lords of a small town."
"Then, this lord’s military prowess is far superior to that of other manor lords!"
"If the manor lords of the two towns you mentioned have sufficiently strong power."
"Before I occupied Morgan Town, they would have seized Morgan Town."
Earl nodded in agreement.
Lynn continued: "Then let’s switch our mindset and think about it."
"What does Morgan Town have that makes them go to such great lengths?"
Earl couldn’t help but frown, he continued attempting to speak.
"The crops planted in Morgan Town?"
"No, that’s not right!"
"Morgan Town does have a large tract of farmland, but just one piece of crops isn’t worth a manor lord offending another lord."
As the voice fell, Earl fell silent, plunging into deep thought.
A few seconds later.
Earl’s eyes lit up, he quickly spoke to Lynn.
"Master Lynn! Their target is not Morgan Town!"
"But the mineral resources on your territory!"
Lynn said nothing, continuing to wait for Earl’s explanation.
"Because there have always been traveling merchants who come to your territory to exchange goods for fine salt."
"Plus, you pay your taxes to the Church Bishop who has publicized your deeds in Kakasong City."
"It’s not difficult for them to probe that you have fine salt on your territory!"
After speaking, Earl looked at Master Lynn expectantly.
Waiting for Master Lynn to evaluate his analysis.
Lynn readily praised him: "Very good analysis."
Listening to Master Lynn’s praise, a bashful expression appeared on Earl’s face.
If someone else was flattering him, he could let it pass.
But now the person praising him is Master Lynn.
Earl quickly bowed his waist, expressing his respect.
Lynn’s words shifted as he continued to speak to Earl: "However, there is another possibility."
Earl repeated in confusion: "Another possibility?"
Lynn nodded, "It is highly possible that they’re being directed by someone else!"
"A manor lord in a small town who can ensure the stable development of the manor is already quite impressive."
"How could they have such fanciful ideas as occupying other lord’s territories?"
"The most critical thing is, now is the end of July, the height of summer harvest and planting season!"
Earl nodded in agreement again.
Indeed.
Master Lynn’s reasoning is more far-reaching than his own.
After explaining to Earl, Lynn spoke: "I’ve already heard about the matter of the unfamiliar cavalry."
"Just strengthen patrols afterwards, and report any unexpected situations immediately to Wesley."
"If Wesley is unable to make a judgment, retreat back to the territory and inform me."
Earl quickly nodded and responded: "Yes, Master."
"Then Earl will take his leave."
Seeing Master Lynn utter no words, Earl respectfully bowed and left.
He naturally knew that earlier, Master Lynn was deliberately nurturing him.
By inquiry and answer, teaching him to think about issues from different perspectives and directions.
Watching Earl ride away on horseback, only then did Lynn withdraw his gaze.
His mind was still pondering the questions from earlier.
If it’s merely other town manor lords harboring covetous thoughts towards his salt mine.
With nearly four thousand fully armed soldiers, he had nothing to worry about.
He could even stand ready in Morgan Town.
Waiting for other manor lords to bring their soldiers to Morgan Town.