Chapter 363 A Year of Abundant Harvest (3)

The situation of the fourth venation order has always been grim.

Long before the bill was passed, independent thought was already prevalent among the people. The citizens of Jingsha would inevitably participate in wars to varying degrees throughout their lives, and the wartime "production tasks" made the farmers miserable. Unfortunately, the 30-year rotation period was not long for a long-lived race, and memories would not fade with time.

This resentment had been accumulating in the fields for many years, and was completely ignited during the traumatic period 20 years ago. Under the catalysis of Parmanism, the fields were transformed into the base camp of the independent faction.

With Speaker Parriman at the top, Captain Four in the middle, and local councilors like Fifede at the bottom, independent thought flourished in the Tianye community, fueled by both official and private sectors. Fortunately, the city-state was a free nation, and there were still a significant number of those apolitical and supportive of the Allies. Political disagreements had previously not disrupted the daily lives of citizens.

"It was not until around the time of voting that the independence faction launched a complete uprising, and Fifid single-handedly changed the situation in Tianye," said Shi Zhong.

At the mention of Fifede's name, the surrounding animals were horrified. The Grubbs were especially terrified, and they were in a state of panic: "Is the farmer coming?" "Run!" "I don't want to be locked up in the dark room!"

Fander took a breath and said, "Is that Fatty so scary?"

"You have no idea how cold-blooded Fifid is!" a kitten screamed. "The farmers under his command have to work a full 10 hours a day!"

“You can only rest half a day a week!”

“There is no annual leave except statutory holidays!”

“And…and…”

A squirrel gardener took great courage to speak out the horrifying truth: "The farmers working under it will occasionally... be asked... be asked..."

"work overtime!!"

Its face paled, and it collapsed on the spot from the overwhelming fear. At the mere mention of "overtime," the small animals began to tremble as if being stared at by a strange beast. Symptoms such as difficulty breathing, accelerated heart rates, and blurred vision followed, and some even began to suffocate! What a horrific form of labor exploitation!

Ji Huaisu's mouth twitched: "What can I say about this level of evil that's neither too high nor too low..."

"Compared to those little bastards in the bookstore, this place is hell. They have all-ages editions," said Vander.

"By the standards of the Jingsha city-state, this is quite harsh. Local productivity is highly developed and efficient, and most citizens only need to work six hours a day, four days a week to keep the city running normally," Velvet explained. "The problem lies in this farmer's extreme actions."

During the vote on the bill, Fifeyd cultivated a new series of war plants to align with Perriman's policy. The first result of this effort became a strong defense against the bill, while the second resulted in the current situation in the field.

"We call it the 'Little Autumn Flower,'" Shizhong told them. "It has no fixed color and, at first glance, looks just like a wildflower. It grows incredibly fast, taking root across the fields in a short time. This flower has a terrifying power: it can read citizens' thoughts."

Gulibo was horrified: "But this is an invasion of citizens' privacy!"

"Unfortunately, I think people in this era care less and less about personal privacy. Fifid uses the little autumn lily to monitor the thoughts of citizens. Once they discover anyone who opposes the bill, the fourth team will be dispatched to imprison those citizens on Fifid's farm." Shi Zhong said in a heavy tone, "What awaits them will be dark and gloomy... compulsory labor!"

"Citizens detained under the guise of compulsory labor will be subjected to harsh, completely enclosed labor within Fifede's farm. They are not allowed to leave, and naturally cannot vote, so they can only work in darkness... You don't see neutrals and opponents of the bill on the surface of the Fourth Vein because they have all been arrested. Currently, the only people still active on the surface, besides our spies, are the diehard independents!"

Chu Hengkong was surprised: "No one is taking care of it?"

"Working in the fields is an honor, and Fifeide pays generous overtime and accommodation! According to the Fourth Order Local Law, this is at best an internal management issue." Hariloa sighed, "And after the law was passed, the Divine Tree has become their backer to a certain extent, so there's nothing to worry about now~"

Chu Hengkong thought of the face behind the thorny robe: "The sacred tree that I love the most?"

"The other side of the sacred tree, infected by the tide of independence, has become our greatest worry." Hariloa pointed at the stone seed. "Without the protection of this sacred tree, everyone present would have been trapped in a hamster cage long ago."

"Strictly speaking, this is still under the protection of Jingsha. After the successful transformation, I used the authority granted by Jingsha to create this surveillance black zone, which temporarily retained the power to resist the bill. However, if the Divine Tree of Exclusive Love continues to gain strength, this place will be discovered by their minions sooner or later."

Shi Zhong concluded: "That's basically the situation. I'll be cheering you on from behind this time as well."

"It's better to say that you are like this every time..." Fan De looked empty-eyed.

"After all, I'm just a tree, hahaha!"

Ji Huaisu patted his head and said, "Let's sort out the situation. The forces we want to fight for are now in Feifeide's hamster cage. If they are out of the protection of the stone seed, they will be discovered by Xiao Qiuyinghua. Then it will be the attack of the sacred tree and the capture of the fourth team."

"How about we attack the fourth team first?" Chu Hengkong said.

"That's not a good idea. Attacking the citizens of Jingsha without proper reason is illegal, and Parriman would be happy to send the captain to detain us," Velvet pointed out. "Besides, the ground is full of enemy spies, and being entangled by so many residents would easily put us at a disadvantage."

"Those farmers are so unnaturally active..." said Vander.

After all, this was just a political dispute. Fifede's Thought Police tactics were outrageous enough, and the factions' lackeying was even more bizarre. Even a coup on Earth would take years to cultivate a team and consolidate power. How could two factions, who were tolerant before the vote, suddenly become extremists after the vote?

"This is also an area that requires further investigation," Velvet said. "Considering the enemy's capabilities are unknown, I think we should first infiltrate the farm to investigate and determine the situation, and then take further action based on the situation."

"How do we deal with Xiao Qiuyinghua? Your invisible car shouldn't be able to prevent mind reading."

"We already have a plan for this matter!"

The stone seed guided the spiral vine ladder slowly downward, and an old Gupo slid down the spiral. Its eyebrows were about as long as a normal finger, and its white beard drooped to the ground. It took two steps with the support of a small cane and said solemnly, "Ah wow wow wow wow ah ah..."

Gulibo quickly jumped over to hold it up: "Grandpa, your dentures fell out."

The old Gubo tribe member searched for a long time before finally stuffing the dentures back into his mouth. He said solemnly, "We've been working tirelessly lately... and have successfully developed a counter-type of Bo to the Little Autumn Flower! It's the Great White Lotus Bo, which can protect the soul!"

"I don't quite appreciate your naming style," said Vander.

Grandpa Grandpa tremblingly showed a small white flower, his long eyebrows twitching. "This large white lotus... comes from a flower that Master Jingsha blossomed long ago. Its power comes from the kindness in one's heart. Those with kind hearts who hold this flower... don't have to worry about those despicable surveillance. If one's heart is pure enough, even the punishment of the false sacred tree will not fall on them!"

Gulibo was filled with admiration. "You've cultivated such a powerful plant in such a short time. You're truly worthy of being Grandpa Bo. How did you test it?"

Grandpa stroked his beard and smiled: "I think it should be possible..."

"The result is just a guess!"

"You'll know if it works after you try it." Grandpa held up the little white flower and said, "Miss VV, please give it a try."

Before Velvet could politely decline, the little white lotus had already approached her. The flower instantly turned half black and drooped with a wilt.

"What an evil mind!" Grandpa was horrified.

Velvet was a little embarrassed. “I… probably don’t quite meet the standards of kindness. Sora, come here.”

"Don't, the flowers will die." Vander said firmly.

Chu Hengkong quickly took two steps back: "Fande, why don't you try..."

"Flowers may bloom."

Grandpa Zuzu felt dizzy. "How could this be?... There isn't even a single good person among our allies?"

Everyone looked at Miss Ji, who laughed dryly: "My record is not quite suitable..."

"You are already the most gentlemanly member among us." Chu Hengkong encouraged, "Keep going! Gogo!"

Ji Huaisu gently took the small flower, and the half-black flower was bleached on the spot, and the watery petals were fragrant.

Everyone was shocked, and Grandpa was deeply moved: "I thought she was a female bandit, but I didn't expect her to be a genuine good person."

"Be careful or I'll beat you up, old man."

Ji Huaisu casually pinned the small white flower on his head, turned around and asked, "How about I go up and test it first?"

"Considering the tight timeline and the evolving situation, I suggest we expedite the process." Velvet smiled, revealing a combat uniform. "Why not test it in action?"

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"Akong, tell me honestly, did she torture you like this before?"

"Not really. When I go out, I usually just bring my fists."

"Don't you want to take your brain?"

"Occasionally."

Chu Hengkong poked at the screen with great interest, while Velvet pointed the way: "Turn right ahead, go around the guard, and you'll reach your destination in 76 meters."

The pale blue projection screen was divided into several small sections, showcasing the conditions at Fifede Farm from various perspectives. The farm was heavily guarded, with bright searchlights illuminating the sky and the ground. Four-feather aircraft patrolled the sky constantly, and a dozen armed farmers, holding various plants, guarded the main gate, appearing far more dedicated than the average Divine Guard.

Miss Hime was currently hiding behind a pile of hay, trying to figure out how to break through the defensive circle. Armed peasants passed by her several times, but she remained unmoved, as Velvet's combat uniform was performing its function faithfully.

This suit is said to be the most cutting-edge research result of Dustless Earth Technology. It can achieve natural invisibility from multiple angles such as physical visual information perspective. Even ordinary people can deceive ordinary particle 4 strong people when wearing it.

Its only drawback was that the area of ​​​​judgment was very strict, so the shape was quite similar to the one-piece combat uniform of some female crippled people on Shura Island. When she first put it on, she earned a long whistle from her boyfriend.

"Why do I feel that the security here is even tighter than that of the Supreme People's Procuratorate?" Ji Huaisu muttered.

"When we infiltrated the Procuratorate, we had Li Ke's help hacking the equipment. Now we don't have such good conditions," said Vander. "Be careful not to get caught in the searchlight. I remember that thing was a glowing fruit with a temporary immobilization effect."

"That's the lantern fruit that my ancestors improved." Gulibo said proudly.

"What's there to be proud of? Isn't this a farm? Why are all the farmers so full of martial virtue?"

"Because the Harvest Fields is also the largest arsenal in Jingsha."

(End of this chapter)