Although the village chief is only a commoner, when he sees the knight lord and the baron here, he only needs to bow, which is already a great degree in the minds of the villagers.

I didn't expect him to crawl directly on the ground, although everyone knew that Luo Ming must be a nobleman, but they didn't expect him to be so noble, and they immediately panicked.

"No need to be polite. ”

As soon as Luo Ming waved his hand, the village chief stood up in a very unnatural posture, and also interrupted everyone's intention to kneel.

This is what he deliberately did with a spell, although it will cost a little mana, but it can create a mysterious aura, even if the flower is valuable.

Looking at the other party's panicked expression, Luo Ming said lightly:

"You're the steward here, and there should have been an order to prepare for the winter.

But look here, the house has collapsed, and even the children are crushed to death in it. ”

Of course, Luo Ming is not just here to train people and hold them accountable – if that were the case, there wouldn't be much to solve.

After he leaves, the other party may revert to his old ways, and even anger the family.

It would be a waste to appoint someone to oversee this.

Therefore, Luo Ming did not wait for the other party to defend or ask for forgiveness, and continued.

"Of course, I can't blame you all, this year's winter is very cold and the wind is very strong, which is quite bitter. I think the rest of the place is fine, and the snow on the road has been cleared according to the regulations, in fact, you are doing a good job. It's hard to think of the collapse of the house. ”

After calming his mind a little, Luo Ming continued: "However, since it has already happened once, then don't come back a second time."

In this village, is there anything left to use up this year's labor?"

The so-called servitude is similar to the conscription in ancient times of the Celestial Empire, in which the ruler not only collects taxes on grain and money, but also stipulates in the law how many days a year the people have to work for the government.

Of course, except for some times when the government implements harsh policies, or when corruption is serious and cannot pay remuneration and food, generally during this period, the problem of food and lodging will still be solved for the conscripted laborers, and even some additional wages will be paid.

In other words, it is really just a form of wage labor that is not paid well, and they are not allowed to refuse to participate.

Only those who do not pay at all, who are required to bring their own dry rations, and even require them to serve far away, are the real bloody and brutal oppression, and now this is still far from it.

"Yes, my lord, there is still some left!" replied the village chief subconsciously.

Although he was still in awe of the big man in front of him, he knew at least one truth: the big man's time was precious, and he didn't like the nonsense of his subordinates, but he liked the way his subordinates answered quickly - even if there was really any difficulty that had to be said, it should be shortened and shortened.

"Good. Luo Ming nodded and said, "Then gather the laborers as soon as possible - after calling someone, if someone is short of clothes, give him a piece of clothing, and deduct it from the labor payment."

Then first clean up the ruins, at least make a temporary shack, and then go door to door to check the house.

If there is a lot of snow on the roof, help sweep it away, help fill the cracks in the wall, and if there is a problem that can't be done right away, then requisition the whole family, give them food and clothes, and let them dry slowly!"