Upon hearing Ghislain's ambitious road construction plans, his retainers all nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Ghislain asked in mild surprise, “So, why no objections this time?”

Claude responded nonchalantly, “Well, if the roads are wide and smooth, that’s a good thing for everyone, isn’t it? Roads are practically the lifeblood of the territory.”

Everyone understood the importance of roads. With better roads, trade between regions could thrive, leading to economic growth.

From a military perspective, roads were equally crucial. Well-maintained roads allowed for rapid troop movements and supply logistics.

In the northern territories, however, survival took precedence over road construction, …