"Please speak, my lord. I'm willing to hear the details."
Zhang Ren said respectfully.
Liu Yue pointed at the large piece of wasteland beside the Liu Residence and said,"
"This land is my family's property, but now that the army is in chaos and no one is farming it, it has become a wasteland.”
"Now that the villagers are here, this piece of barren land can be reclaimed and cultivated. As long as the villagers are hardworking enough, it won't be a problem for them to eat their fill.”
During the Three Kingdoms period, war broke out everywhere. Not to mention eating a full stomach, it was not easy to even have a life.
Now that Imperial Uncle said that he could let them eat their fill, it was a great gift.
After everyone heard this, they cheered and bowed.
"Thank you, Imperial Uncle Liu."
"Everyone, please rise. Now, I'll give this piece of land to everyone. Everyone will cultivate it yourselves. After harvesting the food, a portion will be given to the prince's residence, and the rest can be used as your rations.”
"How can a servant like me have fertile land to cultivate?”
"What? Imperial Uncle wants to share the grain produced by his own fields with us?”
……
Everyone was very excited after hearing this and discussed animatedly. Most people during the Three Kingdoms period could not have their own fields. This was simply unheard of.
Such an Imperial Uncle was truly unique in the world.
Zhang Ming waved his hand and shook his head.
"It is already a great kindness for the lord to take us in and reward us with food. We should work hard for the lord's fields and strive for a good harvest. How could we dare to covet them at all?”
When everyone heard this, they were terrified and knelt down one after another.
Although they yearned to own their own land, the slavery system had just been abolished during this period.
For these people at the bottom of the hierarchy, being able to live and have a mouthful of food was the greatest happiness.
According to historical records, during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, those who worked in the agricultural estates around the metropolis were slaves.
Liu Yue pressed his hands down, and everyone quieted down.
"I'm only renting these fields to everyone. After we harvest the food, everyone will split the rent 50 - 50 to the prince's mansion. These fields were still the property of the Prince's mansion.”
This way, the problem of feeding these hundreds of people was solved, and the Liu family's wasteland could also be used, killing two birds with one stone.
Zhang Ming and the others were deeply moved after hearing that. Their deep-rooted feudal thoughts had been deeply imprinted in their hearts. How could they not be moved and happy after hearing such a great news?
Having a field and being able to eat was the dream of these people for life. Now that it could be realized, how could they not be moved?
And all of this was given by Liu Yue, the King of Guangchuan Hui.
Liu Yue was like a new parent in these people's hearts.
Everyone was silent for a long time before Zhang Ming said,"
"My lord, you can't. A 50 - 50 split is too much. This old servant has calculated that we only need 20% to be full.”
"That's right, my lord. We only need 20%.”
Everyone agreed.
Very good! These people were grateful and not greedy. It was really rare.
Liu Yue nodded and said,
"Alright, I'll listen to the villagers."
Liu Yue continued,"
"The seeds and farming tools needed for planting the fields are all provided by the Imperial Residence. Two first-class cattle, ten pieces of fine cloth; Five strings of copper coins."
"What? There's a reward for the first place!”
"Did I hear wrongly?"
"My lord, give me 20 mu of land and I promise to plant it well.”
"I'm a farming veteran and can farm for my lord immediately.”
"Big mouth Li, you're just good at talking, but in fact, you're just average at farming…"
……
Everyone started discussing. They were just a little bit away from fighting!
The enthusiasm of the refugees was unprecedentedly high, and they could not wait to start farming.
Everyone looked at the fields and treated them as their own flesh and blood.
"Steward Lu."
Lu Qiang arrived in front of Liu Yue and bowed.
"This old servant is here. What orders does the lord have?”
Liu Yue looked at these people in front of him with satisfaction and asked in a low voice,
"Uncle Lu, how much food is left in the Imperial Residence?”
"Don't worry, my lord. The food in the residence is sufficient, enough for us to eat for several years.”
"Then if we use the food in the residence to feed these people, how long can it last?”
"Enough for more than two years."
Liu Yue nodded, very satisfied. He chuckled and said,"
"In less than a year, these people will be able to grow food. Not only will they not need me to raise them, but they will also be able to provide me with an endless supply of food.”
"Pass down the order and have the kitchen prepare the food. Let them fill their stomachs first.”
"Clean up all the empty rooms and let these people stay for a few days.”
Zhang Ming was closer to Liu Yue. He vaguely heard Liu Yue's instructions to cook for them and arrange accommodation for them. He felt warm in his heart.
Zhang Ming walked over and bowed."
"My lord, this old servant hasn't done anything for you, but I have to eat your food and live in your house. This old servant is ashamed.”
Liu Yue smiled and said,
"Old Zhang, you're one of us. You said you used to work in a teahouse?”
"Yes, my lord."
Zhang Ming replied respectfully.
"Then you will help me keep accounts in the future. You will be responsible for distributing the land and collecting rent.”
Liu Yue patted Zhang Ming's shoulder. Zhang Ming's eyes turned red and tears streamed down his face. He hurriedly knelt down and said,"
"My lord…the Zhang family's kindness is as great as a mountain. This old man has nothing to repay you with. In the future, let my daughter stay by my lord's side to serve him?”
This chapter ends.
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