90. Eternal Darkness Comes
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Although Lance began to prepare early in the morning, time did not slow down because of his diligence. When the calendar turned forward a page, the eternal darkness that chased the end of the quiet season finally came.
However, this is not a big deal for Lance and the three counties under his command. If you first come to the abyss, you may be unaccustomed to it, but for them, this is just a seasonal change that will occur every year.
After everyone sighed that it was really troublesome, they became busy again, especially this year, which was a drastic change for Guruling, Black Valley and Feront County.
There is no need to say anything about the situation in Guruling. The focus is on Black Valley County and Feronte County. Earl Dupont, who originally governed these two counties, was not a diligent and loving person. In fact, the abyss is the same everywhere, and they are all hierarchies that exploit downwards. At the bottom, the civilians never had the right to speak. Now, with the death of Earl Dupont and the collapse of his ruling layer, the people have ushered in a new manager.
It is said that it was the youngest son of the lord's family, the unreliable Lancelot-Ry-Igusas.
It must be said here that although Lance's reputation has reached a very high position in Gulu Ridge, most of the comments about him in other places are still negative, but this is not difficult to understand, because those mercenaries and adventurers who were interested in Lance, or who were first attracted by the ruins, are now all staying in Gulu Ridge. And those who came back from Gulu Ridge held up their anger, how could they say anything good for Lance?
In fact, Lance himself doesn't care about such comments. Instead, he thinks this is more conducive to concealing himself.
Lance's past posts have shown that reputation has no necessary connection with management of territory. Although the leaders were all worried when they first changed the county magistrate, Lance soon told them with practical actions that what they needed to worry about did not exist.
Although the county magistrate began to count their number after announcing his succession and selected strong men according to his age. He arranged inhumanely and had a complicated work and training, the abyss had a very favorable condition for Reims, that is, most of the people at the bottom here lived a hard life.
Like Lance's first visit to Guruling, most of the civilians have no land. They usually work for the landlords and the ruling class, relying on meager wages to exchange for food. In this way, the rulers have to exploit them layer by layer. In contrast, although Lance lets them work and organizes their training without saying anything, at least the wages are given enough. And they are still the most precious food at present.
You should know that once you enter the four months after Yongdao, civilians can no longer rely on farming and hunting to earn living expenses, so private grain storage almost started one or two months in advance, but even so, many people still can't stand the two seasons of the Yongdao Demon Tide. Now, the new county magistrate has given them a chance to make money to support their families. As long as they complete the prescribed indicators and tasks, there is food and money to receive every day.
At the beginning, many of these people were unbelievable. After all, a few of the nobles kept their word and cared about their life and death. They were just forced by the soldiers and gangsters behind them and could not do it. Otherwise, they would have to get hurt by the medicine money after being whipped twice. But when they really worked as required for a day, and the supervisors and dispatchers stuffed a small bag of wheat and a few silver coins into their hands, they realized that this was really true?
Everyone stared wide and turned around, but no matter how they looked, they were all right. There was no stone in the wheat, but it was a little less, but it was enough for the whole day of food for the whole family, not to mention that the silver coin was bitten on his mouth and it was too titrated. It was all true, and there were a few who were really confused, so they simply gave themselves a ear of melon seeds, fully showing their feelings about the pain and happiness.
As for the next day, soldiers didn't have to knock on the door one by one to urge people. The large group of civilians had already arrived at the construction site in the dark and were eagerly waiting for the start of construction.
Just kidding, whoever works for is not work, whoever is willing to pay, whoever gives more money is the boss - this is the opinion of these civilians from the bottom of their hearts.
Of course, it is not difficult to recover the civilians, because they have nothing at all. Lance gives them life guarantees and jobs, so they will naturally not refuse, but some people are happy, and some people will naturally be unhappy.
Lance's arbitrary and powerful behavior violated the interests of the landlords and gentry. These families are not prominent, but they also have a certain foundation. They are even linked to some of the powerful nobles in the Demon King City and the Lord's Fort. They are used to being arrogant in their neighbors. It is really unbearable to be suppressed by a new county magistrate who is showing off his power.
So they, the dissatisfied class, took the opportunity to meet and have a meeting. Yes, just like Guruling Mosen and the others, they discussed an idea to make Lance surrender, but after thinking about it, Lance now has the power and the army is in his hands. It is definitely impossible for these gentry to fight with such an adult. Maybe they will even cause their muscles to be strained, which is not beautiful.
So this group of people thought hard and finally came up with a strategy called "non-violent non-cooperation".
Lancelot, you are a cow, but what can you do if you are a cow? I don’t care about the little rice you give me, nor do you care about the little silver coins you give me. If you want people, I don’t give me, you want to train, I don’t participate, we are not violent and not cooperative, what can you do to me?
This idea was really great. When these landlords thought of Lance's crappy expression, they were so happy that they even woke up laughing at night. The next day, they went to find several nobles in the county to spread this meaning. Everyone can speak in a unified way. After all, it is particularly obvious that everyone has to resist together.
But the gifts were prepared and the idea was made. He was turned away when he came to the door, and the nobles ignored these gentry at all. And what was most annoying was that they actually surrendered to Lance, asking for people to give them food and food. It was too shameless and too spineless. A group of gentry who came to the door with joy all turned to rain on the sunny day, and spit at the door with disdain. He said he had returned home.
Then, Mawei, who was next-door county, knew about this. Mawei is now the acting county magistrate of Black Valley County. He is closer to Guru Ridge where Lance is staying, and the news is more informative. After receiving this news, he was worried that he would not have a chance to show up recently. Last time, his will was a little shaken and was a little anxious. Mawei, who was a little anxious, quickly went to Guru Ridge himself and went to report to Lance.
But after hearing this, Lance laughed, patted Mavie on the shoulder and told him that the matter was done, and he also kept him for a meal.
When he returned, Mawei was confused. What was the situation? He decided to go back and go to Feront County in person. Check the situation, but his front foot had just stepped into his Black Valley County gate. The latest news about Feront County had arrived. After seeing the news about the spy, Mawei fell on the chair, and his hands holding the letter could not stop trembling.
There was only one line of words on it. The county magistrate executed all those who refused to recruit soldiers. None of them were let go.
This is completely a replica of Lance's remediation of Gollurling, but Lance at least invited the other party to hold a symposium, which symbolically killed someone. But this time, he mercilessly ordered all those who resisted him to slaughter without hesitation or forgiveness.
Mavie had seen Lance's ruthlessness for a long time, otherwise he would not have surrendered immediately after Earl Dupont and Lance collided. In the plan to join forces to deal with the Earl, Mavie realized that Lance was powerful because of his personal experience. But what really scared him now was not the trivial matter of killing those who dared to resist his will.
But what did the other party do?
Sir Mavie has always been arranged in Feronte County. This is the wealth he left when he was in charge of military power in the hands of the Count. After Lance took over Feronte County, he sent back various local news for him. However, the problem was that Feronte County was only one-third of the distance from Black Valley County to Golulu Ridge. When Mavie received the news, he was running towards Gulu Ridge at Gulu Ridge. But at this gap, Lance had already done everything.
If the portals of the three counties were built, Mawei would not be so surprised, but there is no problem now.
Thinking of this, Sir Mawei couldn't help but feel the hairs all over his body standing up. Has he still underestimated the energy of this adult?
Since taking the position of county magistrate, Mawei has been somewhat awkward. No, in his opinion, Lance used his own hands to settle the count, and now he has managed the county in an orderly manner, which has fully proved his ability and value. Although Lance is still a ruthless character in his heart, gradually, he has put himself into his previous role. When he assisted Earl Du Peng, he has just changed his position and his position has become more and more glorious.
But now, a bucket of cold water has woken him up. He thought Lance had used his hand to settle the count. He thought Lance had used himself to clear the obstacles of the two counties. He thought Lance had relied on his ability to give his position as the county magistrate...
Many people thought it, but when they calmed down, they found that it was just his own wishful thinking.
In the matter of targeting the count, Lance was able to succeed without his help, or because of his surrender, he optimized Lance's plan even more, but after all, this was just the icing on the cake. Judging from the skills Lance used now, it would be easy to get rid of himself. No wonder Lance pushed himself to the position of county magistrate so easily, because he was simply fearless.
The feeling of heaven falling into hell was instantly, and Mawei had to sigh. Perhaps the Black Valley County, which belonged to him in his eyes, had already been penetrated by the power of Lance. His ugly attitude of pretending to be the first person in Black Valley County might have fallen into the eyes of the adult.
So if he showed his unjust intention one day, would he be wiped silently like the gentry today?
No one could give him an answer. Ma Wei thought about his own thoughts and sat down until dawn.
Chapter completed!