Qin Yiyi placed the radiation crystal into the robotic arm. The people in the territory could only see that the entire territory was surrounded by a protective shield. A radiation crystal of a fixed size would radiate a certain range of the territory. Her territory was completely within the range, and the radiation could even reach the railway tracks.
Ironically, they became like this because of radiation and plague, and now they have to rely on radiation barriers to protect their territory.
For Qinling to develop, it needs people.
My lord, we are short of men again.
As the end of the month approached, everyone sat below, carrying homemade wooden stools. The lord was about to distribute rewards to the new slaves who had joined the pyramid scheme this month… no, I mean, the newest slaves this month.
Even a three-year-old knows that at this time, you can't cry, make a fuss, or talk; you just have to sit quietly. If you can't sit still and make a fuss while the lord is speaking, you'll not only get a severe beating when you get back, but you'll also be ostracized by the other children.
Within a week of entering the territory, all children are taught by their parents to respect and be loyal to the lord!
Yes, they are not loyal to the territory, but loyal to their lord!
Qin Yiyi looked at the list.
She originally planned to give the bonus after employing workers for three months, but who knew they would trick perfectly good people into becoming slaves.
Once you become a slave, you'll naturally be working within your own territory.
So at the end of this month, she sent out the rewards.
Ox-Head, Horse-Face, and Deer Antler carried the rice up and stood behind them. They were very satisfied with their current life. Occasionally, they could eat the lord's food and have rations. Where could life be more comfortable than here?
And although the lord often criticizes them as foolish orcs, he has a softer heart than anyone else!
She is a goddess with a soft heart!
"As I mentioned last time, the person who introduced the company would receive one tael of low-pollution rice upon formal employment, and an additional jin (500 grams) after three months. However, given everyone's hard work and the fact that I am very satisfied with their performance, I have decided to distribute the one tael of low-pollution rice upon employment, and then distribute half a jin of rice. The remaining half jin will be distributed two and a half months later!"
Wow!!
There are over thirty people, and we need to give them over ten kilograms of rice!
It's out! It's out!
"No wonder you were willing to walk over three times with a few grains of rice to ask me to come with you. So that's why there's such a high reward for bringing people in!"
"Haha, then tell me, did you lose out? Do you regret it?"
"This is the thing I will never regret in my life. I was ready to settle down in the first week I arrived. Now I live in a tent and use public pools and public toilets. If I save up a bit more, I will at least be able to afford to rent a house and live in one before winter comes!"
"Indeed, living in a tent in winter is definitely not an option; you have to live in a house, which has its own water and toilet, making it much more convenient!"
"The public water tanks are very clean. The monthly sanitation fee only costs about one or two ounces of low-pollution rice, and you can use as much water as you want!"
"Yes, these water pipes need to be maintained regularly, and the bathhouse also needs to be cleaned. The cost of all the public facilities we use is only one or two ounces of low-pollution rice per month, which is really cheap. In the old territory, let alone charging for a bath, even a sip of water would cost money!"
The group laughed heartily, but then they heard the lord say, "Starting next month, we will add one more item to our rations: either an ounce of low-pollution rice or an ounce of low-pollution flour!"
Flour! We have flour!
This can improve our diet; we won't have to eat vegetable porridge every meal. We can also use the flour to make some steamed buns.
Families with the means are now eating two meals a day, while those without are still eating only one. But it's obvious that everyone is gaining weight, because it's very noticeable for skinny people to gain weight.
With a small amount of low-pollution flour and some yeast, wouldn't it be great to make steamed buns? Two steamed buns a day, just make them, steam them, and eat them. It's just that we don't have that much flour, so we'll have to save up some more.
After the grand monthly meeting, the newcomers weighed the rice they had saved.
"Anyone want to team up and go to the Viscount's manor to loot people?"
"Come on, when about a hundred of us left the first time, Viscount Alder strengthened the defenses and even enslaved the others. We figured it was better to take a gamble than to be his slaves. We were desperate, but who knew this place would be paradise! Last time you brought over thirty more people with you. Getting through this time will be tough!"
Yes, Viscount Alder has raised the defenses of his territory to a new level. He also sends people to patrol every day and forcibly turns laborers into slaves, but he doesn’t dare to do it too obviously, since imperial law cannot force people to become slaves!
Meanwhile, a labor crackdown took place in the Viscount's territory.
It was all because after those two people left, the laborers' wages decreased by a third.
"If this continues, we simply won't be able to survive!"
"Let's go stay with Bear Cub's dad! Didn't they come back once after they left last time? They've obviously gained weight! They've all gotten plumper, so they must be doing well!"
"Since we're going to be slaves everywhere anyway, why not follow Bear Cub's dad and be a slave? They seem to be living a pretty good life!"
"Didn't Bear Cub's dad leave with a team of over thirty people before? Let's ask them how things are going!"
"Yes, they've been gone for half a month. If they're really doing well, I'll sell myself there as a slave too!"
"What's the difference between us laborers and slaves? We might as well just run away!"
"Yes! Let's run!"
It is precisely at times like these that the people below become more united.
"Alright, I'll go check out the situation in that territory first! If it's good, I'll call you all to come along, but you have to cover for me, because the outside is under very tight control right now!"
"Okay, okay, I'll cover for you, but this time the iron railings are electrified, so be careful!"
"That damned Old has completely enslaved us! Everyone else lets their laborers come and go as they please, but he's the only one who wants to keep us trapped in his territory!"
Qin Yiyi was enjoying the air conditioning in her territory. The electricity was solar-powered, and with plenty of solar energy, the room was still a little chilly. She yawned and prepared to go to sleep.
"My lord! My lord! Something terrible has happened! The people in Viscount Alder's territory have rioted!"
Someone outside was shouting that they needed simultaneous interpretation, and their voice was so loud it was unbearable. People with the blood of howling monkeys didn't even need megaphones anymore.
So what if there's a riot? It's not like it's happening in her territory!
etc!
The Viscount of Olde has revolted; wouldn't that mean a huge loss of population?
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