It didn't take long for this group of people to arrive at Gao Laozhuang outside the city.
At this time, Gao Laozhuang was re-completed, and a new pergola was built in the open space at the entrance of the village.
Many farmers nearby who had received the news hurried over and surrounded the pergola.
The new group of people waited for a long time before finally pushing forward.
"I've seen this master!"
The more courageous among the people saluted Laifu.
"No, no, no, no, no, no, I'm just a servant of the palace, but I can't bear this title."
Laifu quickly waved his hand.
"We heard that the palace is looking for people to plow the fields. Is this true?"
"Yes, this is true."
Laifu nodded.
"I just don't know if I want to rent a farm in the royal palace. What are the requirements?"
"It's very simple. You have to hand over 30% of the output of the fields to the prince."
After hearing Laifu's words, everyone looked at each other with joy on their faces.
It seems they came to the right place!
However, before they could speak, Laifu added,
"But in addition, the palace will recruit you to do other things, and you can't resist."
"this……"
All the people looked at each other with hesitation.
Earlier, the old farmer only said that he would pay 30% of his output, but he did not say that the palace would recruit him to do additional work.
If they were drafted for military service, they might as well continue farming for the Gongsun family.
As if he saw their worries, Laifu said with a smile,
"You don't have to worry."
"My prince has always been kind-hearted. He will only recruit you to work and will not let you do anything else."
"If you are unwilling, the prince will not force you."
"Not only that, the prince will also pay you wages according to the market price."
As soon as these words came out, the people present were all stunned!
When they farmed the fields for the powerful nobles, they also had to do hard labor in their free time.
Not to mention wages, you also need to bring your own dry food and tools.
The palace recruited them to work, but even paid them?
Why does this sound a bit fanciful?
"Is this... is this true? Are you lying to us?"
Some people couldn't help but said.
"You are really ignorant!"
Laifu snorted coldly,
"What is the identity of my prince? He is of the emperor's blood. How could he deceive you, the country folk?"
"If you don't believe it, leave quickly and don't affect other people."
Seeing him setting up the score, all the people put aside their doubts and hurriedly said,
"I am willing to farm for the prince!"
"Me too!"
"Take me one!"
Everyone rushed to register at Laifu.
Ji Lie sat by the window of an attic, looking at the crowds of people outside the village, and showed a satisfied smile.
Yang Dehou, who was sitting opposite him, couldn't help but ask the doubts in his heart.
"Your Majesty is kind and your subordinates admire him."
"It's just that my subordinates don't quite understand why the prince would do this?"
Yang Dehou originally thought that Ji Lie purchased a large amount of land and property with the intention of recruiting people to farm the fields and enjoy the benefits like those wealthy noble families.
But the powerful nobles all ask for at least 50% of their output.
Some even have evil intentions and even ask the people to hand over 80% of the money!
Ji Lie only wanted 30%, which really puzzled Yang Dehou!
"Dong Yang, let me ask you this, do you know who owns the land of Youguo now?"
Ji Lie smiled slightly and asked.
"Isn't it in the hands of the farmer?"
Yang Dehou said doubtfully.
"Wrong, more than 80% of the land is in the hands of powerful nobles!"
"This...this is unlikely, right?"
"How is it impossible? The Great Xia Dynasty has lasted for more than two hundred years."
Ji Lie sighed slightly,
"After so many years of development, the power of the wealthy noble families has become stronger and stronger. They are annexing land wantonly. Otherwise, how could there be so many refugees?"
Yang Dehou was silent.
As a businessman, although his vision is not as long-term as Ji Lie's, he can still feel that the current situation is getting more and more difficult.
Otherwise, how could there be so many refugees in Youzhou City.
"If one day there is a sudden natural disaster and the land fails to harvest, the people will work hard for a year and still not be able to fill their stomachs."
"Do you think Mr. Yang's family will revolt?"
Ji Lie said calmly.
Yang Dehou was startled and quickly waved his hands and said,
"How could this happen? It's impossible..."
"How is it impossible? Isn't it always like this in all the dynasties before Daxia, and in the last years of the dynasty?"
Yang Dehou didn't dare to speak nonsense, but Ji Lie didn't care so much.
"The reason why I only charge 30% of their output is to give the people a way to survive!"
"I see, the prince is really broad-minded!"
Looking at Ji Lie, who was not yet in his prime, but cared so much for the people, Yang Dehou was immediately in awe!
"Of course, Gu also has his own selfish motives."
Ji Lie chuckled and said,
"When the people cultivate Gu's land, will they become lonely?"
"When Gu and Gongsunhe fight in the future, they will have a better chance of winning."
Yang Dehou was startled.
"Having said that, what role can these common people play?"
Ji Lie stroked his palms and smiled,
"Mr. Yang's words are wrong."
"The court is like a boat, and the people are like water. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it."
"Since ancient times, those who win the hearts of the people win the world!"
Although Yang Dehou's knowledge is shallow, he can tell from Ji Lie's words that Ji Lie is ambitious and will achieve great things in the future!
He was even a little lucky that he could follow such a wise master!
"Your Majesty's insight and broadmindedness are truly admired by my subordinates!"
Ji Lie chuckled, said nothing more, and looked at the people outside the village.
At the beginning of time travel, he just wanted to make life better for himself and the people around him.
But with great power comes great responsibility.
Now that he is capable enough, it is necessary for the people in the fief to have enough food and clothing!
…
The ancient people's desire for fields is incomprehensible to modern people.
After the palace made the announcement, in just one day, 20,000 acres of land were emptied by the people.
Those who claimed the land were filled with laughter and joy.
Those who failed to receive it were very upset and frustrated!
"The villain has taken care of everything according to the prince's instructions."
Laifu bowed to Ji Lie with a tired look on his face.
"Laifu, I have worked hard for you today, I will reward you later."
Ji Lie smiled and praised.
Recruiting people to farm requires registration, bonding and other procedures.
There were very few literate people in the palace, so Laifu had to go up first.
"It is the duty of a villain to work for the prince. I dare not expect any reward."
Laifu quickly waved his hand and said with a wry smile,
"It's just that the prince still needs to recruit more people, otherwise he will be in trouble in the future."
