"Food will be provided for three days, and everyone will get three days of free food supply. After three days, only those who have enough jobs to support themselves will continue to receive food. ”

"And what if you don't have a job?"

"Register without a job. I will buy back all the idle land and hand it over to people who have no jobs to cultivate. Remember, it's rented to you, and you need to pay the rent. It's not much, but it has to be delivered. Moreover, the ownership of the land does not belong to you and cannot be traded. And even for those who have jobs, the food distribution will stop when the next harvest comes. You have to feed yourselves. ”

"What about the new deal before that? I mean the money one. ”

"No more. ”

"No, I don't agree, why, that's our money! And your food isn't even distributed all the time!"

"If you choose the original New Deal, then I will take all the food with me. That is, the new, new deal for the distribution of food will no longer exist. Pick one. Only those who work hard can have a good life. The lazy should starve. ”

All of a sudden, everyone fell silent.

"Well, I think it's better to give out food. The hungry civilians stumbled.

There was no objection anymore, for Gray had the grain in his hands. Not a little bit of food, but a lot of food, a steady stream of food. And they, civilians on the verge of starvation, are in desperate need of food to save them.

Gray's plan to cancel the "New Deal" is finally unimpeded.

"It can go on and on. Benedict II spread his hands and said, "Rent the land to the peasants at low rent, and when they have saved enough money, then sell it to them at the market price." We use the money from the sale of land to buy new land, resettle more civilians, hire them to cultivate new land, and so on. ”

"Sounds great. Gray asked softly, "Why didn't you do that before?"

"Because I barely had the opportunity to implement. ”

The people in the room were silently looking at Benedict II, and the queen was looking at him.

Sighing helplessly, he could only change his words and say, "Well, in fact, I don't want to implement it." This was good for the commoners, bad for the nobility, and even worse for the king. If the royal family provided land with a sufficiently low rent, then no one would be hired to help the nobles cultivate the land. Every cent of the benefits given to the commoners was drawn from the nobility. Civilians will be more enthusiastic about their work, and food production will be higher, so that more people can be fed. However, the nobility will only be left with tax revenues, and not a cent of land rent. Or rather, they wouldn't be willing to charge just a pitiful rent. Of course, the population will grow and the country will become rich. People will be better off. ”

"That's what to do. ”

"Okay. After thinking about it, Benedict II said: "I need your help, or the opposition of the nobles will crush me, and they are no better than the mob." ”

Gray replied earnestly, "As long as you want to make this country better, the Paladin will be your solid backing." ”

"Okay, then I know what to do. Benedict II nodded.

Bob looked at his brother with a grin.

Benedict II reached out and rubbed his head.

So, Gray, the entire Silver Moon Knights, and the two royal brothers began to get busy, thinking of ways to restore the shattered country to its former glory. Of course, their goal is to be better than before.

The author of "The Lich Paladin" and his friends also received bread as they wished, and squatted on the side of the street to nibble on it.

"He came just in time, even though at least half of it was his fault, and I'm glad he remembered us. Oh, by the way, what's your name?"

"I, without a name. The child munched on the bread and replied hesitantly.

"How can anyone not have a name?"

"But I just don't, they all call me Bubbles, I don't have any other name. ”

"Bubbles? My name is soft-shelled turtle and that's a pen name. ”

"What about your real name?"

"My real name? My real name hasn't been called for a long time. ”

"Can't I know?"

"Absolutely. It's no secret either, my name is Morka. After thinking about it, Morka said again: "Now that we all have food, you don't have a place to live, do you want to live in my house? ”

"Really?"

"Of course. You are the benefactor who taught me a way to make a fortune. ”

"Thank you!" Bubbles cheered and jumped up and hugged Morka.

Well, the author of The Lich Paladin, for the first time in another story his real name, Morka. Readers of another story still think he's just a trick. Although he does look a lot like a dragon.

......

Everything went on in an orderly manner, and this time, Gray didn't get involved too much, but reused Irene's steward, Abby Robles, a veteran who had been serving the Belshire family.

"I'm sure I don't have any creative ideas, but I know exactly how all the policies work. It is also clear to know the level of reform that will not be a big problem. I was able to control everything very well and be careful. That's all I can do. That's what Abby Robles says about herself.

It turns out that the reform is to be carried out little by little, cautiously, not drastically. This is true even for the distribution of food. There are a variety of tips that can help get food to those who need it more.

Ireen brought all her retainers with her, and although as human beings, they were obviously not as resolute or incorruptible as the Silver Moon Knights, but they knew how to deal with the problems of people's hearts, and they also knew how to suppress human greed.

In just three days, three days, the entire lion king seemed to have recovered from the storm and gradually began to enter the stage of reconstruction. It's slow, but it's orderly.

"Our food will not last long, and even with the addition of the grain of the Duchy of Bert and the Kingdom of Fides, we will not be able to support it until the time of harvest. Irene asked Gray, "Have you figured out what to do next?"

"Don't worry, we don't just have this food. We have others. Gray replied softly.

"Anything else?"

"Yes. The kingdom of Allen, as well as many other nations, acceded to my request to borrow food. This is their sovereign's reply to me. And there is no additional price to be asked. Of course, out of politeness, I had to think about how I could reciprocate their kindness. ”

Looking at the thick stack of letters, Irene couldn't believe her eyes. The envelopes of these letters contained the coats of arms of almost all the prominent families in the southern part of the continent.

"Their messengers are on their way. Gray added softly.

"It's just normal that they'll say yes. Count Gruglu sighed, "If it were you, you would definitely agree." Imagine that an angel has come to deliver a letter to you. I almost thought I was going to heaven, and the Holy Spirit sent someone to pick me up. What's more, Gray has just won a beautiful war on the Eroy Peninsula. No one would have a hard time with a paladin like this, especially the Kingdom of Allen. ”

"Yes, King Allen said he would send the grain as soon as possible. Deliver it in person. Gray said.

"Listen. Count Gruglu smiled: "King Allen personally delivers the grain. He was afraid that Gray would settle accounts with him. As I said, no one provokes Gray now. Wait a little longer, and you'll find even more bizarre things. Later, when they had a new king to ascend to the throne, they would even ask for canonization from both Gray and the Pope. Asking for the canonization of the Pope is customary, and asking Gray for canonization is the situation. Now there are almost two popes on the continent. No one can deny this. ”

As he spoke, Count Grugru glanced at Gray cautiously.

Gray just stood quietly, not commenting.

......

After Ireen and Count Grugru left, Gray stayed quietly in his room.

"Do you want to be the Pope?" asked the black cat.

Gray replied softly, "I don't want to." I don't think I'm weighty, qualified, great, or talented. But ......"

"But what?"

"But now the Pope, I am not happy with him. I don't think he's better suited to that position than I am. ”

"So, are you going to overthrow him? and be the Pope yourself?"

Gray was silent, and sat quietly alone, looking out the window at the calm night.

The wind blew softly, ruffling the curtains and shaking the fire of the candlestick on Gray's desk.

After a long time, he replied softly, "I'm not sure. The Pope is an important identity with a huge responsibility. I don't think he's a good fit, I don't think I'm ready, but I can't think of anyone else who can replace him. I'm afraid that if I do it rashly, I will mess everything up like the lion kings before me. Do you think I can do a good job?"

"Previously I wasn't sure you could do well, but now I'm sure you can. ”

"Why?"

The black cat replied softly: "If a person understands his own flaws and knows that he should turn to others for help, then the flaws may no longer be flaws, and may even be advantages." You can use the power of Dean as if by Abby Robles. We know he's doing a good job in White City now, and he's not the same Dean we know anymore. You can learn little by little, starting from the very basics. Of course, I suggest that before you really make up your mind, you should meet Pope Augsg III first. He's coming here, and you should give him a big welcome. Just as Benedict II can be changed, and perhaps the Pope can be changed, let's not dismiss a person too soon. ”

"Okay, I'll listen to you. Gray nodded.

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