"Everyone, the revelation of God is becoming clearer. We are facing challenges and living beings are facing challenges. Whether to pursue victory or endure failure depends on our determination, our will, our wisdom, and the great gods we believe in."

The meeting was held in the wooden shed beside the cornfield. Although the conditions were very simple, the atmosphere of the meeting became solemn after Qin Song's opening remarks. In addition to the witches, there were also the government official Sir Weimar and the castle housekeeper Carrick.

Qin Song held the round table with his hand and glanced at everyone, with a sigh: "The brilliant civilization of the sons of stars is a thing of the past. I have thought countless times and meditated countless times, what does a truly great and standing civilization look like."

"But I have no answer." Qin Song paused: "Maybe as the gods said, civilization always has ups and downs, and the vast sea turns into mulberry fields. Now, the only thing we can do is to pass on the fire of hope from the stars and build a beautiful civilization that we share."

Everyone listened carefully. In their eyes, Qin Song, who was full of wisdom, was the leader.

"Alice." Qin Song turned his gaze to Alice: "The divine power given to you by God is the cornerstone of civilization and the key to victory. But the power of one person is limited after all. So, I want you to bring some apprentices, who can serve as your assistants."

"assistant?"

"Yes." Qin Song looked at Liya again: "Liya, I think you have completed the demographics of the Black Stone Corps."

"Yes, they have been registered, including Sir Weimar's subordinates, as well as the guards of the castle, and the servants."

"Very good." Qin Song nodded with a smile: "Knowledge is the cornerstone of civilization, and people are the craftsmen who carry the cornerstones and build palaces. A civilization with vitality and brilliant prospects depends on the number of craftsmen. So, I have a proposal to select some smart and studious people from all the children of Black Stone leaders over the age of twelve and under the age of 18, whether they are children of serfs, robbers or guards, and they will obtain a brand new identity - apprentice."

"Apprentice?" Sir Weimar's heart moved: "Your Excellency Wise, do you mean to impart knowledge to those children?"

"Children are simpler, more energetic, and more easily accepting new things. And children are also the hope of every family and the future of civilization. Although they do not have divine power, they can still gain wisdom from knowledge."

"Ignorance and ignorance are the shackles of civilization. Mr. Weima." Qin Song asked with a smile: "I heard Luna say that she has two older brothers. One is eighteen and the other is fifteen. In your opinion, are you willing to let them learn knowledge?"

"Of course." Weima nodded without hesitation. As a traditional nobleman in the royal capital, he once believed that knowledge is to read and read, and because he hired teachers for the children. But now his cognition has undergone a huge change in the face of facts, and only then can he understand what real knowledge is.

"Your Excellency Wise, can they become apprentices, too?" Weima's tone was a little enthusiastic.

"Of course, knowledge will not refuse the people who embrace it." Qin Song gave a positive answer: "These children will become the first batch of apprentices, and they will devote themselves to the learning of knowledge. Moreover, they will be completely separated from their original identities. The Black Stone Collar can provide them with food, clothing, housing and transportation. As long as they study hard, they can also receive corresponding rewards."

"There is still a reward?" Everyone was a little surprised. In their perception, apprenticeship itself is a reward. For example, becoming an apprentice of a blacksmith is not only unpaid, but also having to work for free. Some people even have to pay corresponding remuneration in order to make their children become apprentices.

"The reason why the stars are brilliant is that every star shines with light." Qin Song said with a smile: "A reward for all apprentices, or a Black Stone Award, a good learning award, or something. In this way, they can stimulate their interest in learning."

"That sounds interesting," Luna said enthusiastically. "That guy Tim is idle at home every day. I think he is happy to learn the knowledge of the gods."

"I think it's possible." Sir Weimar first agreed: "I'm willing to pay these rewards."

"Hisser Wise." Karik was able to attend the meeting for the first time and thought about it for a while, "What exactly do you mean by knowledge? And our farming. After all, these children will grow up, so who will do farming in the future?"

This question is very interesting and representative. Qin Song said calmly: "Mr. Carrick, you have considered it for a long time. This is very good. This involves the second point I want to say - we need a population, a large population."

"But now..." Riya said in a difficult face: "Our economic situation is not good. A large population needs to consume a lot of food. And buying serfs also requires a lot of gold coins."

"I'll find a way to do this. Luna will relieve us of the great food dilemma." Qin Song nodded and said, "Knowledge is wealth, Liya, I heard Alice say that you used the recipe to lift the curse of the Sea God to exchange for a lot of gold coins. This method is very good. If you still have contact with the merchant, I can provide some recipes. We don't want gold coins, just the population. Winter is coming soon. I think people in many places will not be able to survive the winter for various reasons."

"Indeed, winter is the season where the most refugees are produced." Leah stretched her eyebrows and nodded with a smile: "We have connections with the Pierre family in Arab City, and he should be happy to trade population for knowledge."

"Leave it to me." Carrick volunteered: "Mr. Halsey and I often contact each other, and he can convey the message."

"Let's exchange the maltose recipe first." Alice nodded and said, "Sugar must be very popular in Arab City. Now it's after the autumn harvest. Barley reserves are a lot. Captain Mason must be willing to buy a high price to make sugar."

"Then, that's it."

The purpose of cultivating apprentices is to reserve talents and secondly, faith. The beliefs of these children are the easiest to change due to what they see and hear, and are more likely to accept Krem's belief. Children are important members of every family, and their parents will gradually become civilized and change their beliefs under the influence of their eyes.

Purchasing population can greatly alleviate the problem of the vast and sparse population of Black Stone territory. It is also the main reason why Qin Song did not choose to expand blindly, accumulate grain, build high walls, and slowly become king. The Holy Spirit Church is not as weak as he imagined. If it expands recklessly, the greater the possibility of exposing the faith of paganism. Those Holy Spirit Knights who are idle in winter will definitely go out in full swing and kill the pagans in the cradle.

Strategically despise the enemy and tactical attention. The Holy Spirit Church, which has been operating in the Kingdom of Tia for hundreds of years, should not be underestimated once it is fully launched.

A simple maltose formula, or a formula with a cotton peeler, can be exchanged for a large population. With a population, only those who are powerful, those who are engaged in infrastructure, production, and those who have the power to confront it.

"Next, the focus of this meeting." Qin Song's tone became solemn again: "About Daotan Town, I think everyone knows that they are facing a difficult dilemma."

Luna stuck out her tongue and said, "It was caused by a few of us, to save Leah."

"There is a reason for this, and it's not your fault." Qin Song popped up a piece of parchment on the table, and painted the topographic map of the Black Stone Collar and Daotan Town in detail: "Look at it, it is also connected to the Black Mist Forest. The orcs are by no means just in the Black Stone Collar. Daotan Town also faces the threat of orcs, including the Deep Water City. Your autumn suppression aroused the anger of the orcs, and they will definitely take revenge."

"More than 20 years ago, when the orcs were raging, Daotan Town was indeed affected. Fortunately, the Holy Spirit Knights of Deep Water City arrived, and they survived." Liya pointed to a forest on the west side of Daotan Town: "This is a pass, leading to the depths of the Black Mist Forest."

"We are very lucky to have been enlightened by the gods and learned about the orcs in advance. But Daotan Town may not be so lucky. Their town is still worried about winter food. I think the new Lord is also worried about this. If the orcs suddenly attack here at this time, then Daotan Town is in danger."

"Yes." Sir Weima frowned: "If Daotan Town is destroyed, our Black Stone Collar will be trapped in the dilemma of being attacked on both sides and being attacked from both sides."

"So, we have to solve this problem." Qin Song pointed at Daotan Town: "The flesh and blood devourer, like its name, will greatly strengthen its power. Once the people of Daotan Town become its food, it will become more difficult to deal with and our pressure will be greater."

Carrick, who was once captured by orcs and almost made food, took a breath: "Hisser Wise, I agree with your opinion. Orcs plunder people not to enslave them, but to devour them. There are thousands of people in the entire Daotan Town. If they were sacrificed, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"We can't sit idly." Qin Song raised his back and spoke in a solemn tone: "Even for ourselves and for the future of Black Stone Corps, we must find a way to prevent these people from being devoured."

When it involves the Black Stone Collar, it immediately touches the nerves of everyone, and the atmosphere becomes solemn in an instant.
Chapter completed!