Reggie really doesn't like Maldi very much, not only because this guy is a bit reckless, but also because he always does some inappropriate things.
For example, now, many people can see that Reggie likes Swindell very much, but Mardi still said such inappropriate words.
Seeing that Swindell was frightened, Reggie asked the guard to move away. He took out his money bag, looked at Maldi with a smile, and said, "Tell me, do you want gold coins?"
The slaves instantly became quiet, and their eyes were all focused on Reggie's money bag. Almost all slaves could not own a gold coin of their own in their lifetime, and this was a temptation that they could not resist.
But to Reggie's surprise, Swindell refused.
"Sir, I don't need your gold coins."
Reggie was startled, then smiled and said, "Then what do you want? A house? Or land?"
Swindell shook his head and said: "I don't want anything, sir. I just want to ask you one thing. I want to ask you to accept this girl."
He pushed his daughter in front of Reggie: "Her name is Tiffany. She is my only child. I hope you can accept her."
Reggie frowned and asked, "What do you mean by accepting?"
"I want to ask you to adopt her. I don't mean a daughter. I don't dare to flatter you. Anything will do. Tiffany is very smart. You can make her a maid or... your woman. I don't mean Madam, just
Just one woman, you must have many women, just an ordinary one," Swindell's face turned red, as a
Father, he really didn't want to say such words, "I'm not a shameless person, really not, I know it's embarrassing, I will raise her, I won't let her cost you a gold coin, I just hope you can give
She has a new identity, no longer a slave. If you can be more compassionate, I hope you can let her read a little bit, just a little bit."
Reggie was silent for a long time. He really wanted to cheer for this father. He wanted to change his destiny. Even if he couldn't change his own destiny, he at least wanted to leave a chance for his children.
He smiled at Swindell, then shook his head with a serious face and said: "I can only agree to part of your request. I will get her out of her slave status and let her receive an education, but I can't adopt her.
She will always be your daughter."
Swindell's eyes dimmed instantly. Reggie's answer did not make him very excited, but made him very disappointed.
He bit his lip and whispered: "Why did you lie to me, sir? The children of slaves will always be slaves."
Reggie smiled and said: "Maybe, but you are no longer a slave. You will become a worker in Suixue City. You will also receive education. If you can pass the higher education examination, you may become a bachelor.
There were too many terms in this passage that Swindell didn't understand. He only understood one thing, Reggie rejected his request.
"I'm sorry to disturb you, my lord."
Swindell wanted to take his child away, but Reggie frowned and said, "Tell me, why don't you believe me?"
Swindell said: "You said that a slave will become a person of status. This is a lie, my lord."
Reggie was about to speak, but found that many people were laughing. What Reggie just said did sound ridiculous.
"You are wrong, friend," Calaf walked over, "Do you think I am a person with status?"
Swindell lowered his head and said: "Of course you are."
Calaf said: "I was also a slave."
Swindell looked at Calaf in surprise, and everyone looked at Calaf in surprise.
Taking this opportunity, Reggie was about to give his speech: "Everyone, please listen carefully, Broken Snow City does not need slaves, you are free now, all..."
Just as Reggie said something, a woman suddenly started crying: "Sir, you are going to kill us!"
What is going on? Why would she think that? It's completely illogical.
Modesa reminded him by his side: "Most slaves will only be free when they are dying. The master will say to them, your soul is free."
When Reggie stuck out his tongue, it seemed that he had made a serious mistake.
The scene instantly got out of control, with the women crying loudly, the men wailing loudly, and the slaves who were unwilling to die were ready to resist.
It took Modessa nearly an afternoon to calm things down. In order not to cause more confusion, Reggie prepared a draft and re-delivered his speech at dusk.
"All slaves who come to Broken Snow City will be freed. Craftsmen will work in factories. Sailors will go to sea with the fleet. Those who can read will take an exam. After passing the exam, they can serve as primary education teachers."
"The rest can choose other jobs or farming. Those who choose farming can rent a piece of land from the lord. They must harvest at least two thousand pounds of grain every year and pay 30% of the grain as rent. Those who cannot complete the farming task will be
If you take back the land and complete the farming tasks for five consecutive years, you will own the land."
After delivering his speech, Reggie saw neither joy nor cheers. He only saw numb and confused faces.
Modessa whispered: "They may not believe you."
The slaves have endured too much suffering, and it is difficult for them to accept the kindness of the world. Reggie cleared his throat and was about to make another speech, but heard Swindell shout: "My lord, I am willing to farm!"
Reggie pulled Swindell aside and said, "You have no chance. You must become a craftsman, and you must tell me how to purify alcohol."
Several more slaves offered to farm, and Reggie immediately asked someone to divide the land for them and sign a contract. The slaves who saw this scene followed suit, which also brought the atmosphere of the recruitment meeting to its peak.
On the way back to the castle, Batchelor reminded Reggie that in the next few days, many residents of Shattered Snow City would come to trouble him.
This is easy to understand. When the outside population has received benefits, the indigenous people will feel that their interests have been violated. Even if the wasteland in the north of the city has been neglected for many years, the residents of Broken Snow City will still feel that Reggie's approach is unfair.
Don't say that all people are created equal, and don't say that population is the most important wealth. In the face of direct interests, it is best to be less rational.
Back at the castle, Reggie took a hot bath. He was thinking about how to give the residents a reasonable explanation, but he received unexpected news.
The lord of Zhilin City, the only female lord of the Lion Kingdom, Viscount Edwina Sheila, known as the Rose Princess, came to Broken Snow City and is now waiting outside the city.
Although the territories are adjacent, Zhilin City is engaged in the "fat powder" business and has never interacted with Suixue City. The Lion State still maintains a blockade of Zhilin City, and Edwina's trip is illegal.
What is she doing here? After taking such a big risk, is she the girl who sells her to Reggie?