"Sigh! What should he do? The price of coarse wheat had risen again. It was five copper coins per 500 grams, and refined wheat had risen to seven copper coins per 500 grams. Who could afford it?”
"That's right! We will starve to death before the autumn wheat harvest.”
" Damn it, those unscrupulous grain merchants always raise their prices at this time of the year. It wasn't easy for Lord Liu Feng to come and exempt us from many taxes, but those grain merchants are only increasing their prices by one copper coin…"
Bafu's expression was grave. He had been hearing such voices all along the way, making him want to slaughter those unscrupulous grain merchants.
These few days, he had been very busy. During the day, he was busy with the matters that the City Lord had instructed him to do. At night, he would go to the military camp to teach those big stupid birds.
Bafu suddenly thought of the school that he had reopened. It had been three days now, but there was not a single person who had come to register. This could not help but make his imagination run wild.
Could it be that the City Lord had no other choice? However, the white paper that he could write on gave him a little hope, although he did not know why they called those slightly yellowish papers white paper.
Bafu's imagination ran wild. He was going to see the castellan now and had some urgent matters to report. Of course, if he came at lunchtime, he might be ten times more willing.
For example, what if the City Lord suddenly invited him to eat steak? Bafu thought of his grandson at home who was clamoring to eat steak. His wife, son, and daughter-in-law looked at him with admiration and made him feel a little smug.
However, this matter was more urgent now. He had to hurry and report to the City Lord. This concerned the life and death of Xiyang City.
Bafu quickly received him in Liu Feng's study. This was the first time Bafu had entered the City Lord's study.
" Huff huff…" Bafu's breathing quickened. He lowered his head and did not dare to look at the things in the study. He was afraid of fainting.
Luxury and magnificence were the only words Bafu could describe. He saw many legendary things recorded in books here, such as that transparent crystal glass cup. It was said that only the king had this cup.
"Bafu, sit!" Liu Feng put down the cup and pointed at the chair in front of the desk." What's up today?" Why did you come so early in the morning?"
Bafu bowed respectfully, then sat down on his chair. He was very nervous. To meet him in this study room full of treasures was the trust of the city lord.
"Sir, someone has found traces of beastmen in the forest to the west.”After Bafu finished speaking, he glanced at the cat-eared girl sitting on the desk.
Mi Na's hand that was stuffing the pastry into her mouth paused for a moment, and her tail began to sweep uneasily.
"Orcs? How many people are there?" Liu Feng's interest was piqued. He had been in this world for more than a month and had only seen Mina, a Beastman.
"Sir, a hunter has scouted out a dozen orcs.”Bafu's face was solemn." I suspect that it's the vanguard of the orcs. They will come to snatch it during the autumn harvest.”
Liu Feng nodded lightly. He rested his chin on one hand and tapped his fingers on the table." Do you think that these Beastmen will come to snatch the wheat like in previous years?”
"Uh…only a few orcs have come to steal from Xiyang City in the past, but I heard that other cities have been robbed by large numbers of orcs.”Bafu scratched his cheek.
Liu Feng knew that Xiyang City's location was relatively remote and the land was relatively barren. The Beastmen would not be able to snatch anything even if they came to snatch it, so they rarely came.
The Horse Gangs formed by humans and the Thieves formed by Beastmen were all dangers during the autumn harvest. In order to survive, they only knew how to snatch things.
Many Beastmen lived in the Imprisoned Mountains. They had to find enough food before winter arrived. Otherwise, they would starve to death after four months of winter.
Mi Na had spent the winter in the Imprisoned Mountains. She was a little lost in thought and thought of An Li. She thought that they should have gone to the south.
"I understand. I'll get someone to pay attention to the traces of the beastmen.”Liu Feng nodded and changed the topic." Did anyone go to your night school these days?"”
"Night school?" Bafu was a little confused. He knew that this new term was used to describe his school. He quickly replied," Sir, no one comes to my night school to read.”
"Don't worry, someone will be there tonight.”As expected, Liu Feng took out a roll of paper from the painting vat beside him and handed it to Bafu." Stick this on the bulletin board."”
Bafu knew what the bulletin board was. It was a wooden wall erected in the small square. The castellan did not like to go out and shout, so he would put his requests on the bulletin board.
He also felt that he shouldn't let the mayor go out and shout. That would be too shameful of his identity as a noble. If there was anything posted on the bulletin board, he would read it out for everyone. This feeling fascinated him.
Bafu took the scroll and slowly opened it. When he saw the requirements on it, his eyes widened and he cried out involuntarily," Sir, how can this be?”
"Why not? Anyway, there were still twenty days until the autumn harvest. They were usually idle, right?”Liu Feng said indifferently.
Bafu said anxiously," But this is really unfair to you. Everyone is taking advantage of you.”
"The entire Xiyang City is mine. Who can take advantage of me? Bafu, you have to let go of your thoughts.”Liu Feng didn't know whether to laugh or cry." Alright, do as I say."”
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