"My lord is truly a benevolent person, worthy of my loyalty.”
Qi Yang was very touched.
Old Qi also looked up. Liu Hao pointed at a large piece of barren land beside the manor and said loudly,"This Liu family can be considered to have a small foundation. This large piece of land was originally my family's farmland, but now that it's in chaos, no one is farming it. Since I've taken everyone in, then everyone is considered a member of my residence. In the future, as long as I have a bite to eat, I definitely won't let everyone starve.”
The group of refugees led by Old Man Qi cheered in unison and knelt down to kowtow. Liu Hao smiled and said,"Next, I'll tell everyone about the responsibility system for distributing land.”
"The farmland distribution system is to take out the abandoned fields under my residence and distribute them to everyone to plant. When the grain is harvested, half of the grain will be recycled, and the remaining grain will be everyone's own rations.”
"We have land to grow?"
"What? The lord wants to share his land and food with us!？”
Everyone's eyes lit up, but Old Master Qi waved his hand and shook his head."We can't do that. We can't do that. It's already a great kindness to be taken in by the Lord. This old servant and the others naturally have to work hard to repay the Lord. How would we dare to covet the Lord's fields?”
The refugees thought about it and knelt down in fear.
Although they yearned to own farmland, they knew that it was unrealistic.
In a feudal farming society, the concept of the system was deeply rooted.
The people at the bottom had land to grow and food to eat. That was already a great blessing. This was a fundamental problem with the system.
"Listen to me first."
"I'm just setting a time limit and renting the land to everyone according to their responsibilities.”
"For example, I'll rent it to Third Master for a year and split the grain 50 - 50. It's enough to save him from famine, but the land will still belong to me.”
To put it bluntly, this was equivalent to recruiting more than a hundred free laborers to produce food for Liu Hao.
However, Qi Huan and the others were greatly moved and began to discuss with the villagers in the crowd.
There were fields and food to eat. For the refugees who had experienced military disasters and man-made disasters, this was simply an immortal life.
After a while, Qi Huan whispered into Liu Hao's ear,""My lord, 50% of the grain is too generous to us. This old servant calculated that with so much land, 20% is enough to feed us.”
"That's right, my lord. We don't want 50%, just 20% is enough!”
The refugees looked at Liu Hao expectantly.
Very good!
These people were not greedy.
Liu Hao nodded and waved his hand with a smile. He did not refuse. He had no intention of giving these refugees 50% of the grain harvest.
After a rough calculation, if such a large wasteland was fully planted, only 20% would be enough to feed these refugees.
Without him, these people would have starved to death by the roadside sooner or later.
Liu Hao thought of something and continued to throw out bait."Then let's do as Old Qi said. The spring plowing and autumn harvesting, seeds and farming tools will all be prepared by the village. For the family that produces the most grain in a year, the residence will reward them with a cow, ten bolts of cloth, and a certain amount of money.”
This time, the refugees were boiling.
"What? Did I hear wrongly? There's a reward for farming?!”
"Lord, give me ten mu of land. I was originally an expert in farming.”
"I will be able to farm for my lord soon!”
"Open your mouth wide, your farming skills are trash, how can you compare to the number one farmer in Malanpo?"
Quite a few people were shouting and shouting, their enthusiasm being mobilized to the highest level.
He couldn't wait to get his farming tools and work in the fields.
After receiving Liu Hao's promise, they looked at the overgrown and barren land as if they were looking at their own home. Their eyes were filled with passion.
"Chief Cao?"
"This old servant is here. What orders does the lord have?？”
Liu Hao looked at the scene of the hundred people crying with joy in satisfaction and asked in a low voice,""Uncle Cao, how much food do we still have in our residence?”
"My lord, please rest assured. With the food reserves in the residence, it's enough for us to eat for many years.”
"Then there should be enough food to supply these refugees for a few months, right?”
"Yes, there's no problem in raising them for three or two years.”
Uncle Cao hurriedly said.
Liu Hao chuckled and said," Just wait and see. I don't need to raise these people. In less than a year, they will be able to provide me with sufficient food and fodder."”
"Seeing that they haven't eaten for a few days, let them have some porridge first.”
"Go to the kitchen and see if the porridge is ready."”
The servant quickly ran in. When Old Qi heard the commotion, he came over and bowed."This old servant hasn't done anything for the lord yet, and I've already eaten the lord's food.”
"Old Qi, since you're one of us, we can't treat you badly. Oh right, you used to be the manager of the restaurant." Liu Hao chuckled.
"Yes, my lord."
Old Qi hurriedly replied.
"Then you know how to keep accounts, right? Help me manage the responsibility of dividing the land.”
Now that he was extremely short of talents, he could only pull this little old man out and use him.
Liu Hao patted Old Qi's thin shoulder. Old Qi's nose ached as he knelt down and said,"This old man will definitely do his best. Qi Yun, come over.”
He summoned his daughter and said,"The Lord's kindness to the Qi family is as heavy as a mountain. In the future, you will help the Lord cook in the inner residence!”
Liu Hao looked at this girl called Qi Yun. Although she was wearing coarse clothes, her face was delicate and beautiful. She had bright eyes, white teeth, and a graceful waist.
The parts that should be plump were plump, and the parts that should be slender were slender. Her skin was delicate and snow-white. She was indeed a natural beauty.
"This…"
Liu Hao was speechless. What was going on?
Uncle Cao smiled and said,"Qiyun girl, why aren't you coming over to greet the lord?"”
Qi Yun's pretty face turned red. She lowered her head and pinched the corner of her shirt, not saying a word.
"Please don't decline, my lord. This servant girl in this old man's house doesn't know the rules and doesn't have any other skills, but she's very talented in cooking.”
"You must serve my lord well.”
Old Man Qi held Qi Yun's hand and instructed earnestly.
Liu Hao couldn't help but observe Qi Yang's sister with his discerning eyes."
Qi Yun, Strength 61, Intelligence 73, Political 32, Commander 41, Charm 90, Special Skill, Cooking.
[Cooking skills: Qi Yun Lan has a pure heart and has a unique understanding of cooking.]
Hehe, he didn't expect Qi Yang to bring a sister with him. Her Charm was at 90, so she could be considered a beauty.
Most importantly, there were also divine culinary skills. There was nothing to say about the dishes he cooked. Talents were really everywhere.
Liu Hao's eyes lit up. He rubbed his hands and asked,""Do we still have to ask Miss Qi's opinion on this matter?”
In fact, everyone loved beautiful women. Liu Hao had the status and qualifications now, so he naturally wouldn't reject him taking a beautiful girl into his room.
However, a forced melon was not sweet.
To conquer a woman, one had to conquer her heart completely.
"Miss Qiyun, are you willing?" Liu Hao asked lightly.”
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