Winter, the fifth month.
"I don't know what the conditions are for becoming a formal resident, but if I can't become one in a short time, I will continue to live here."
"It's just a matter of paying a monthly poll tax. The job here is good, the benefits are good, and the facilities are fairly complete. I plan to live here permanently!"
Barring any unforeseen circumstances.
The sixth month is the last month of winter, when the outside temperature drops to below minus 20 degrees Celsius. Most people who are not well-off will choose not to stay there anymore and go out to make a living.
Many people have started to tighten their belts and pack their bags this month.
A female orc in her thirties was pulling along a woman who was packing her belongings.
"What, are you planning to leave? Are you stupid! There's food and drink here. Our supervisor said that as long as we don't resign voluntarily, he won't fire us! He also said that hardworking people like us will get a bonus for training new recruits when spring comes!"
There are rewards for mentoring new recruits, and more rewards for new recruits who meet certain standards; it's a pretty good job.
"If you go out like this, you won't find a better job, and you won't find a better territory either. Which lord does things like this lord?" Although there are differences in food, clothing, housing and transportation now, people like them are lucky to have food to eat, not to starve to death and a house to shelter from the rain. As for being superior to others, they really have never thought about it.
Being able to keep myself from starving with my own two hands is already the greatest hope.
"I'm not leaving, I'm planning to rent a place outside."
"Rent a room? Renting a room outside isn't as cheap as this big dormitory room, and you can't live in such a big room by yourself, can you?"
The woman was puzzled, but the woman who accepted the gifts was very happy.
“My daughter is coming over. In the dead of winter, I had no money to pay taxes or eat, so I gave the remaining money to my elderly relatives to take care of the child in the city. They could barely afford to eat a bite and get through the winter. I left the city, thinking I was going to die. But Qin Ling allowed me to offset the head tax with my work. After working hard for more than a month, I paid all the head taxes for May and June. I still have some money left. After finishing May, I will go out and rent a house after I get my pay.”
Even if it's just a small room of ten square meters, as long as we can bring our daughter and my mother over, the three generations of us together will never be hard!
Physical suffering is not true suffering; mental suffering is.
"I plan to go back to pick up the children in June when the weather warms up a bit more. I can't rest easy without them by my side, and I don't know if the money I left behind has been stolen! No other city or territory has the same level of security as Qin Territory, where all races are treated equally, and even people of high social status wouldn't do... do those kinds of things!"
When this topic came up, both sides fell silent. There were plenty of people who sold their daughters to beg for food in the winter; they had just found a good territory.
"Sigh, let's not talk about anything else. Aren't we getting better and better? I heard that the conditions for becoming a formal resident will be released before the end of winter. Now everyone wants to become a formal resident. They have medical insurance, can apply for public housing, and can save a lot of money."
"I heard that the large mercenary group that came a few days ago all wanted to stay and stay in the territory!"
The large mercenary group, with nearly two hundred members, is still hesitating. They have now been replaced by a new group undergoing intensive training.
"I...I am, okay, this period of intensive training has indeed improved our level, but..."
The other brothers patted him on the shoulder.
"I understand, I understand, don't cry."
A grown man couldn't help but cry, his face bruised and swollen. Kraken had no understanding of human relationships or the meaning of showing mercy.
"Don't look at it anymore. This injury will only heal in a week or two at most. The injury from when we said those three words last time hasn't even completely disappeared yet!"
So the octopus monster did act with some restraint.
However, after initial frustration, he became excited again.
"However, my skills have indeed improved a lot. Last time, we were able to hold out against that guy for 10 minutes! Although we were holding back to some extent, we are still very satisfied!"
"What? You guys have ten minutes left? We've only had eight minutes! That's way too much!"
"You only lasted eight minutes because you didn't have a professional tactical advisor. Look how good our tactical advisor is. Even if we last two minutes longer, it's still a test of our strength. Besides, to avoid damaging our confidence, both teams were holding back. The lord said that the amount of holding back was the same for both teams!"
"I don't believe it. If everyone was throwing the water the same way, how could we be lower than you? Our tactics may have flaws, but our overall combat strength is far superior to yours! I don't believe tactics could lead to a two-minute difference!"
The captains of the two teams were arguing, and the guild leader, who had just signed a contract with the lord, came over and heard their argument.
"In the absence of absolute force, tactics are extremely important. A good tactic can allow a few thousand men to fight against tens of thousands of enemies. Perhaps we will receive tactical guidance in the future!" The commander thought about the identity that the lord had just revealed, and then looked at the contract that had just been signed.
"I have just received my residence permit in Qinling. As long as everyone is willing, they can live there permanently. Qinling will provide everyone with medical care, old-age benefits, and accident insurance when going on missions."
Everyone looked at the leader.
"Commander, have you reached an agreement with the lord?"
"Yes, Qinling's benefits are so good. Besides these, are there any other benefits? Like a marriage guarantee or something?"
"Get lost, get lost! How dare you make such demands? If you're feeling romantic after spring arrives, attract others with your own charm, don't resort to these tricks."
When people are well-fed and warm, they think of lustful desires; moreover, with spring approaching, even the orcs' hearts are stirring.
"Don't blame me for not reminding you, there are still single girls in the medical team, and those who already have wives, children and families in other cities or territories. Please register your address information. The lord said she will send someone to pick you up. You can leave in the sixth month or after spring, it's up to you!"
"However, once your wives and kids arrive, you can't sleep in the dormitory anymore. You'll have to figure out how to rent or buy a place, guys!"
Birds know to build nests when courting, and now that this group of people has settled down, it's time to prepare a house for their wives, children, and elderly parents to live in!
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