Su Li stood by the newly ford lakeside, the sight before him had transford far beyond his imagination.
A few days ago, this was just a simple reservoir, but now it has turned into a vast lake, like a sparkling jewel of the earth, embedded in this fertile land.
The lake surface was expansive, shimring with light. The water was crystal clear, allowing one to see the stones and schools of fish at the bottom, swimming freely in this new world. Occasionally, a few water birds would skim across the surface, casting graceful arcs in their reflections.
The surrounding scenery also beca more magnificent as the lake expanded. The originally low-lying soil had been subrged by the lake water, green hills stood like dark jade, reflecting on the lake surface, the line between mountain and water blurred.
Su Li’s gaze was drawn to an island in the lake, a natural island left from the reservoir expansion, created by connecting channels on either side at Su Li’s instructions. A few ancient trees stood proudly atop it, their presence anchoring the soil in this area.
Su Li took a deep breath, the air filled with the freshness of lake water and the fragrance of earth, bringing a sense of calm and delight to his mood.
So he smiled and said to the ministers accompanying him, "Now that it has beco so magnificent, it’s no longer appropriate to keep calling it a fish pond. We should give it a beautiful na, do you have any good suggestions?"
Vandar stroked his vigorous beard, speaking slowly, "Coming up with a na is easy. But for a lake to be well rembered, it needs a beautiful legend. We must combine the na with a story to make it famous beyond the territory."
That makes sense, Su Li nodded slowly. Just like West Lake always brings to mind the beautiful White Snake and Green Snake, as well as that tear-jerking love story. Jiuquan recalls the invincible Champion Marquis and that magnificent era.
Whether a territory has depth is greatly related to its history and legends.
Su Li asked, "My learned minister, do you have any good suggestions?"
Vandar thought for a while and said, "I’m not particularly well-read, but I’ve co up with two, one could be called Silver Shield Lake."
"We can endow it with a legend related to you, Lord, the story primarily telling of the deeds of Lord Knight Su Li. You are a respected lord, known for justice and virtue. When you arrived in this land, it was a lake tainted by dark forces, the water was turbid, and the surrounding land had beco barren."
"To purify this lake, the virtuous Lord Knight Su Li embarked on a journey to find the legendary Silver Shield. The Silver Shield is a divine artifact with purification power, said to cleanse all evil and filth."
"After countless challenges and adventures, Knight Su Li finally found the Silver Shield in an ancient ruin. He brought it back to the lake and cast it into the water. Instantly, the lake water began to clear, and the surrounding land gradually restored its vitality."
"From then on, this lake was nad Silver Shield Lake, in mory of Lord Su Li’s heroic deeds and the magical power of the Silver Shield. Silver Shield Lake beca a holy land in Hesse Territory, its waters believed to possess healing and purification properties."
"Many knights and territory residents would co here, hoping to receive the blessing of the Silver Shield. And the statue of the lord was erected by the lake, holding the Silver Shield, guarding the peace of this lake and territory."
"In the future, this legend can be passed down from generation to generation, becoming part of the cultural fabric of Hesse Territory, with Silver Shield Lake becoming a symbol of the territory’s courage and purity."
Su Li’s eyes lit up, indeed talent is the most important resource for any territory!
With rely a story of over three hundred words, Vandar sketched a powerful, heroic, virtuous lord knight, a grand story, and a morable history and culture.
In the future, apart from the first batch of slaves knowing the truth, all future generations in Hesse Territory will regard this fictional legend as historical fact.
The lord’s power, the territory’s fantastical color, and rich heritage, aren’t they here now?
The only problem is that Su Li needs to have a thick skin, because at least in the early stages of territory expansion, he’ll face so teasing and discussion from those in the know. After all, many are aware of how this lake was actually ford.
Su Li imdiately asked, "I still need to consider this na further, what is your other suggestion?"
"The other na is Lake Revelin, ’Lin’ in Divine Spirit Teachings is often associated with water and clarity, symbolizing the clarity and purity of the lake. We can associate this lake with Knight Reve, endowing it with a beautiful legend. Let’s say it was ford by the tears of the mighty high-tier priestess, Female Paladin Reve of the Fiery Sun Church."
"In a war against the Green Skin invasion, Reve sacrificed her life to protect the territory’s people. Her tears fell on the ground, forming this lake, and thus the lake water possessed powerful healing and purification magic."
"Lake Revelin thereafter beca a holy site in the hearts of the territory’s residents, who, as long as they pray to the lake with reverence, can receive the priestess’s blessing and protection. The surrounding land beca fertile, crops bountiful, fishing and hunting abundant, making the territory more prosperous and strong."
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