As the lizard people retreated to the swamp, and under the leadership of Li Yu, they began to cut wood and burn bricks for production, and the green field finally returned to its former tranquility.
The day after the lizard people retreated, Teacup Castle also opened its city gates and gradually released the farmers who had taken refuge in the castle.
Although Alfred strongly opposed it, Miss Rabbit still insisted on following the refugees. She wanted to see with her own eyes the damage everywhere.
Among them, the villages near the castle were generally less damaged, because Li Yu had awakened again by that time and was supported by the lizard people.
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With his restraint, the lizard people's looting and destruction behaviors have been much restrained.
Of course, as bandits living in the swamp, the lizardmen would come out regularly every year to prostitute themselves from the surrounding villages. It was obviously unrealistic to expect their marching discipline to be strict.
Even though Li Yu repeatedly emphasized that he would no longer swarm around the green fields like locusts, burning, killing and looting, he would still put whatever good things he encountered along the way into his arms.
Due to the special nature of their living environment, the lizard people have an almost fanatical love for salt and iron tools, and there is basically no trace of these two items left wherever they go.
Seeing that the harvest season was approaching, Yin Leiya couldn't let the farmers work in the fields with bare hands, so she asked Fausto who was following behind to write down the matter, and planned to ask Yago to make special arrangements after returning.
A low-interest loan was provided for these people to purchase farm equipment.
The situation of these farmers was relatively good. In contrast, the areas farther away from Teacup Castle and close to the swamp were the hardest hit areas.
When Miss Rabbit came there, all she could see was a mess. Three knights had already come to her and told her how their fief and the households there had been mercilessly ravaged by those lizard men.
If it had been in the past when the Arias family was not very wealthy, Yin Leya would have only been able to comfort them verbally and ask them to work harder and persevere.
After all, she herself had several villages that were seriously damaged, but now that she had the money from selling pepper, the girl gritted her teeth and squeezed out another sum of money to provide reconstruction loans to those knights.
The interest is also very low, less than 10% per year, and they are required to pay it back within ten years. This treatment can be said to be very favorable, and it is much less conscience than the unscrupulous chambers of commerce in Blackstone City.
I spent so much money all at once,
Maybe even the money from selling pepper next time and the next time will be used to fill the hole. The girl felt that her body was empty and her expression became sluggish.
However, she still steeled herself and looked at several other damaged areas. After this round, she realized one thing, that is, her work during this period was basically in vain.
Not only is it all in vain, but it also has to be repaid.
In addition to direct damage, those lizardmen also destroyed a lot of crops, which will inevitably reduce this summer's harvest compared to previous years. Miss Rabbit is really at a loss this time.
She had already made up her mind. As soon as she returned to the castle, she would tighten her purse strings and call on everyone to live frugally. She would not give any money to anyone who asked her for the next six months.
And what she did next was exactly what she did.
But less than five days later, Fausto found her again and reminded her, "Miss, is it time for your banquet?"
"Banquet, what kind of banquet?" The girl had completely forgotten about the matter and said blankly.
"It has been quite some time since you succeeded your father as the new lord of Green Field, but you have not invited other nobles to share this joy and celebrate this sacred and solemn moment together."
"You want me to hold a banquet now?" Yin Leya frowned, "But the lizard talents have recently receded... I'm afraid it's not the right time."
"My opinion is exactly the opposite of yours. Nowadays, the whole green field is filled with a low and restless mood. It just needs some joy and festive atmosphere to make people forget the previous pain and cheer up again."
Fausto paused, then continued, "According to convention, you should hold a banquet on the day you become lord. However, due to some special reasons, the banquet time can only be postponed. As a result, there was an internal conspiracy in the castle.
"Now that the spy has been caught, there is no reason for you to continue to hold the banquet. Otherwise, not only you, but also the reputation of the Arias family may be affected."
"But we just spent so much money... there shouldn't be much left in the account."
As soon as she heard that she was going to spend money again, Miss Rabbit immediately became alert.
Fausto has been working as an advisor to the girl during this period, and he has already figured out the behavior of the new head of the Arias family. He spoke directly without any nonsense.
"There is no need to spend extra money. You have allocated me sixty gold coins before, so you can use this money."
"Yes, I almost forgot, how much did you spend this money?"
"Seventy percent, but the rest can't actually be moved, because I have only ordered some of the goods and haven't paid for them. In addition, I have to prepare some rewards for the troupes and minstrels."
Fausto knew what Miss Rabbit was thinking and quickly added.
"That's it." The girl's face showed a hint of disappointment.
"The money you paid me is not particularly large, and this banquet is of great importance. It will determine the first impression of you by the major families in the Western Region. I hope you can pay attention to it."
The old consultant looked serious, "I need to ensure the basic dignity of the Arias family, so it is difficult to continue to reduce it. And if you are really short of money, why don't you sell that item?"
"Which cargo?"
"It's the one in the dungeon. That thing is worth a hundred gold coins." Fausto reminded.
Yin Leya fell into silence after hearing this.uuReading www.uukanshu.com
Fausto advised, "I don't know what you are hesitating about. Logically speaking, after catching that man, his head should be cut off on the spot and sent to Yanxue City. But you just asked someone to imprison him."
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"Three days have passed and you still haven't ordered his execution. If Marquis Cullen finds out about this, I'm afraid it will cause you new trouble."
"I understand what you said, but I think what he said is not unreasonable. After all, more than nine hundred years have passed since what happened back then, and no one in this land still remembers the Enriquez family.
"Isn't it too harsh to kill someone without hesitation for something that happened more than nine hundred years ago?" the girl asked.
"Maybe, but it is the Figuerola family that rules the Western Region now." The old advisor said, "And every head of the Arias family has sworn allegiance to the Figuerra family, and you are no exception."
"I know, I know, I will eventually execute him, but it will take some time. After all, he and I...were once friends." Yin Leya waved her hand and said with a tired look.
This chapter has been completed!