"Madam, I will protect you and evacuate first."
In the dark castle, dozens of oil lamps were burning, making crackling sounds. Caroline Hill, who was sitting on the high seat and had blonde hair and blue eyes, had a beautiful face, her face flickering under the light of the fire.
"But where can I go? And what about the more than a thousand people in Hongye City..."
Caroline's tone was melancholy and sad.
"We will protect you. As for these civilians, we can only let them fend for themselves."
Knight Marlowe, who was standing straight below, had a determined look in his eyes.
"Is there really no other solution? We can ask the king for help..."
Caroline's eyes sparkled with hope again.
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Caroline calmed herself down, hid her weakness, and tried to appear calm on the surface.
…
As far as Zhang Feng knows, in the rural areas of another world, no matter how small the house is, poultry are not allowed to live in the same room. Generally, a chicken coop or duck coop is specially made outside the house, and poultry are not allowed to enter the house.
Knight Marlowe sounded somewhat pessimistic.
Zhang Feng couldn't understand the people here, but fortunately, this house had not been occupied for a long time, and the feces and other things left behind had dried up, so at least it didn't look too disgusting.
"Madam, please forgive my rudeness, I think it's not possible. Baron Charles can run Red Leaf City not only because of his noble status, but more importantly, he has his own connections.
Because they not only defecate and urinate everywhere, but also carry fleas and even diseases. Every child is taught that diseases come from the mouth, wash hands frequently, and love cleanliness.
Baron Charles has been in Hongye City for too short a time, just three months. If he had been operating here for three years, things might have been different. Now the nobles who do business with Hongye City only recognize Charles. "
Finally, when night fell, the whole house was tidied. It wasn’t brand new, but at least it was much cleaner and tidier, and there was no more odor.
"Madam, you don't have to be too pessimistic. In addition to our Red Leaf City, there are other cities in the Sunset Mountains. If these free people and tenant farmers are willing to become serfs, they may be able to survive the cold winter."
“Although it looks average, it’s still pretty good compared to other places.”
Marlowe hesitated for a moment, then said with some nerves:
After Zhang Feng selected the house, he asked Cotton to help find ten people, hiring them for half a day at a price of 50 copper coins per person, to do a thorough cleaning of the house.
Seeing Caroline's pale face, Knight Marlowe felt a little reluctant, but he continued:
"Hey...did I do something wrong..."
Looking at the empty room, Zhang Feng missed his small but warm home.
Zhang Feng didn't care and told Cotton how to clean it, especially the places where poultry and livestock had lived before. He dug deep into the ground. Seeing the thick layer of manure being transported away, Zhang Feng felt much better.
Caroline muttered in a voice that only she could hear.
"Huh? Are you moving? Didn't I tell you not to chase them away?"
"What method?"
Zhang Feng was a little confused after seeing this. Although the central residential area here already belonged to him personally, he had already told Pan Xi not to chase people away. After all, life was not easy for anyone. As long as others did not infringe on Zhang Feng's interests, he did not want to be the bad guy. The other party would pay the rent anyway. Zhang Feng also wanted to experience the life of collecting rent in another world.
"It's useless. Except for Baron Charles, no one would be willing to come to this barren and remote place. Besides, our capital is too far away. Red Leaf City might be gone before the letter for help reaches the king."
Marlowe shut up instantly. He knew he was being a little presumptuous, but as a knight, he would make every possibility clear.
Zhang Feng sighed. Although he was just an insignificant person in another world, he had lived there for more than 20 years after all. He was not used to suddenly coming to this strange world.
And the most important point you forgot is that the laws of the kingdom stipulate that women cannot inherit the title unless the king personally confer the title, even if they are married."
The price of 50 copper coins for hiring a worker for half a day was definitely a high price for these poor farmers, and this was a job that required little technical skills. It didn't take long for Cotton to find ten people, including his family of four.
Zhang Feng had moved into his new home before dark.
In times of famine and war, some freemen would voluntarily give up their status and choose to become serfs. Although serfs were of humble status, they were the basic labor force in the territory and were indispensable to the lord, so they would generally not be allowed to starve to death. Of course, the premise was that the lord was willing to buy you.
Caroline's face turned a little red, maybe because she was too angry.
After all, running a city is not like playing house, especially this is a "big city" with a population of more than a thousand.
The main hall is equivalent to a multifunctional room, which can be used as a bedroom, a studio, and a kitchen. The passage is used to store things and as a resting area for servants, and the rest of the space is actually used to raise livestock and poultry! Zhang Feng was really defeated by them. Maybe this is the generation gap of the times.
"Madam, perhaps there is one last method..."
At this moment, a soldier's announcement came from outside the door.
This is a two-story stone house with an antique feel, a wine cellar and a granary.
Zhang Feng stood in front of the window on the second floor, chewing a bag of instant noodles. There were not many such "delicacies" left.
There is a spacious hall in the house. The design of the hall is also quite exquisite. It is very tall and has a main hall and a passage.
"drive……"
"Tell me, if I inherit Charles' title, can I lead Red Leaf City forward?"
"Let them in."
After picking and choosing along the way, Zhang Feng finally chose the largest one.
"Madam, Knight Baker and Ms. Blanche request a meeting."
"It means selling Charles's title and territory to other nobles—"
Although he said he was moving, he actually had nothing but a backpack, and most of his time was spent thinking about "which house would be better to live in".
Under the cover of night, someone was driving a horse-drawn carriage, carrying large and small bags of gifts, and taking their families with them as if they were leaving Hongye City.
"What's more, after Baron Charles' death, the morale of the senior staff of Red Leaf City has been weakened. I don't think they have any intention of staying. Although they are not good people, they are capable. Without their support, even if Baron Charles is still alive, it will be very difficult for Red Leaf City to survive this cold winter."
"I've settled down in Hongye City from now on, but I don't know if I can go back..."
Before Marlowe could finish his words, Caroline interrupted him, "No!"
Looking at the Red Leaf City under the night sky, Zhang Feng felt a strange feeling in his heart.
And even if we could take over Charles's network of contacts, we would not be qualified to have an equal dialogue. You must be aware of the greedy nature of those nobles. We will be eaten by them without leaving a bone.
Hearing the name of Baron Charles, Caroline was silent for a moment, then said:
But now it seems that Pansy didn't take his words to heart.
"This Pansy..."
Zhang Feng felt a little helpless, but gradually, he discovered that things were not as simple as he had imagined.
More and more people left with their families and in horse-drawn carriages. Some even formed a convoy with several carriages filled to the brim.
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