Chapter 213

"This is really...amazing."

Kao held it in for a long time, and finally summed it up with amazing: "It's simply a miracle. Even in the Griffin Province of the Empire, 150 kilograms can be called a bumper harvest. But we have achieved such a high yield in the Night Territory!"

"Your Excellency has the blessing of the goddess." Tate's beard was untidy, but his eyes were shining.

Field just smiled: "This is thanks to Miss Charlotte."

"Hehe, it's not that great." Feeling the gazes from all directions, Charlotte scratched her head shyly, "I just did my part, this is the result of everyone's joint efforts."

"My lord, manure is really effective. Even slaves who work roughly and stupidly can grow higher yields than free people."

Kao waved excitedly: "We should promote it comprehensively."

"Spread the news and promote it vigorously. There is no need to enforce it." Field thought for a moment and smiled, "After all, the farmland of free people is a minority. Besides, they will be jealous of the income of those who obey orders without us saying it."

"By the way, if they need the fermented manure, they can buy it with copper coins. It's time to open up more sources of income."

The mill built by Field also collects rent. On the one hand, it can prevent someone from occupying it for a long time, and on the other hand, it can earn income. Why not?

"Let's get back to the point. What is the appropriate tax rate? You can give your own suggestions."

Kao said without hesitation: "I suggest collecting 70% of the grain tax. In addition, the people have been living on our reserve grain for the past few months. We should collect an additional 20% of the grain as part of the repayment until they pay back our principal with interest."

"Hiss~"

Field's scalp tingled. Take away 90% of the farmers' harvest. Be a decent person.

The children who were listening did not have any objections. Obviously, they were not surprised by the high tax rate.

Only Tate looked hesitant and indignant.

Alas, there are still good people in this era. Field was very relieved.

"Tate, what do you think?"

Giving an encouraging look, Field motioned him to stand up and express his opinion.

"I think we need to collect another half of the tax, because the farm tools and water they use are all provided by adults." Tate said shockingly, "Just don't let them starve to death. After they have eaten their own food, let them sell their labor."

"Ah?" Field was confused. He hoped that someone would stand up to reduce the burden on farmers, but increased the exploitation.

The vampire was actually next to me.

Come to think of it, Tate is an extreme workaholic. He always urges slaves to work frantically just to protect the interests of the lords. He is the most loyal defender of the power class.

Whoever the power comes from is responsible to whom.

How could he speak for the people?

In this world, the tax rate of farmland is generally between 60% and 90%.

Sixty percent of the tax revenue is called "clear soup master" by the farmers.

Field reluctantly put down the parchment in his hand and announced directly: "Collect 35% of the tax, 30% of which will be stored in the granary, and the other half will be used as Charlotte's private property."

"Ah?"

Everyone was confused.

"Oh, this is not right."

"What about your interests, sir?"

"There is no need to treat the lackeys so well. If they eat too much, they will cause trouble."

"Just follow my orders. In addition, starting from next Monday, no food will be distributed to free people." Field directly suppressed the voice of doubt with authority. "Slaves remain the same. All farmland outputs must be handed in. According to the amount of output, additional coins will be rewarded."

Relying on the military strength of the Night Territory, Field is not worried at all that the fools who eat too much will cause trouble.

"Let's go and execute it."

Tate opened his mouth, his face full of disbelief.

"Let's go, sir, you are unique."

The butler was no longer surprised. He pulled Tate along, and everyone walked out of the hall while discussing.

"Field, I don't want any personal property, you can take it." As soon as Kao and the others left, Charlotte rushed over, rubbing against him softly, shaking her head, "Why do I need so much wheat? I can't eat it all."

"If you can't finish it, I'll give you money." Field said as a matter of course, "Distribution according to work, this is normal, you have put in so much work, you deserve to be rewarded."

Field mainly considered the enthusiasm of the chosen ones.

The enthusiasm of the chosen ones in the territory is terrifyingly high, but an appropriate reward system needs to be established.

As if thinking about what "distribution according to work" means, Charlotte's brain crashed for a while: "I don't care, I'll give it to you for safekeeping. We are in a contractual relationship, yours is mine, and mine is yours."

"Okay. "

Field was not surprised and agreed immediately.

"My lord, my lord, you should come and see this." Gaoglisi ran over breathlessly, her big furry tail swinging vigorously, "Your book is glowing."

"Book, glowing? Let's go and see."

Field, who was full of confusion, immediately went to the basement of Starry Night Castle with Gaoglisi.

As soon as he entered the basement, all kinds of wooden parts came into view.

Noticing Field's sight, Gaoglisi took his hand and smiled happily from the bottom of her heart: "The crossbow will be completed soon, please wait for two days."

"Very good. "

Field used a head-patting move directly.

Gaoglisi: (●'◡'●)

Walking into a collection room in the basement, there were a lot of strange things placed in it. The magic book left by He Na when she was killed, and the ring, were placed on the display stand in the collection room.

Among them, the magic book was glowing with a faint red light, which illuminated the collection room very scary.

"It's really glowing. Is it a special day today? For example, the moon is eclipsed by the dog."

For a moment, Field had no clue.

"Since they are all things from the Shadow World Sect, it doesn't make sense that the ring is useless." Field took out the ring and looked at it carefully.

"Perhaps, it can be charged with magic cores?" Gaoglisi carefully examined the ring for a moment, pointed at the ring and said, "It has a complex craftsmanship. If it is only used as a decoration, it is too unreasonable."

"It makes sense. "

It happened that when suppressing the rebellion, a carload of magic cores was seized, and Field took one out.

As soon as he put it on the ring, the magic core twisted like ripples and disappeared in an instant. At the same time, complex runes on the ring lit up, gathering into a complex magic array.

"Buzz~"

Feeling light all over, Field opened his eyes again and was already in a huge underground secret room, surrounded by burning torches.

"Fuck!"

Field was startled and subconsciously moved towards the wall, but he was surprised to find that he actually passed through the wall.