OBS Chapter 545 Reform through labor
Chapter 545 Reform through labor
Soon, the Black Watch cavalry met Min Ze'er and others not far from the town.
Min Ze'er had met the leader before. He was the centurion of Black Watch stationed in Padua.
This man was of burly build, with a stern face and a pair of eyes as sharp as an eagle. He was wearing black armor and a black cloak that fluttered in the cold wind.
"Mr. Minzer, you are so powerful now. So many people are willing to join you in resisting the Yoda Empire. I was shocked when I heard the news."
The centurion's voice was very loud and echoed in the quiet suburbs.
Min Caier looked calm and determined as he looked at the captain and explained seriously:
"We don't mean to cause trouble for Blackwatch. We also have our own difficulties."
"Now in the Yoda Empire, after sending away the former Emperor Ludwig, the lives of the lower-class people have not improved, but have been exploited even more severely."
"Our land has been seized, our food has been looted, and our families are facing the threat of starvation and death."
"If Yoda could have made peace with Midland and removed those exorbitant taxes, my people would have already lived their own lives."
"We are just trying to fight for survival, to keep our families well fed and clothed, and to have a stable living environment. I can guarantee that we will not attack any citizens of Helderland. If anyone from your side gets into trouble with me, I will immediately ask for help and let you know."
After hearing what Min Caier said, the centurion was slightly stunned, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes.
He was silent for a moment, then said slowly:
"Okay, to make a long story short, I just have one request. Before our contract with Padua expires, do not start any more wars in Padua and its suburbs. Otherwise, I will definitely act impartially."
Min Caier nodded and said:
"Thank you. We will definitely not take the initiative to attack now."
Although his voice was calm, he knew in his heart that this was only a temporary truce. When Blackwatch withdrew, the war in Padua would resume.
After Min Caier thanked him and was about to leave, he heard the captain on the other side say:
"There is one more thing. I am really curious. How did you, a Yoda native, persuade the Helderan Chamber of Commerce in Ravenna to ask the Black Watch headquarters in Yoda to transfer our thousand-man team there?"
Min Caier's expression remained unchanged, and he said calmly:
"Nothing, just meeting some people."
Seeing that Min Caier didn't want to elaborate, the captain didn't ask any more questions. He just replied, "It's helpful for you to know more people these days," and then he rode away with his men.
He and the other Black Watch troopers gradually disappeared into the distance, leaving behind only a cloud of dust that flew in the cold wind.
That afternoon, each team completed their respective tasks and began to gather towards Min Caier.
The monastery in the town now became the temporary headquarters of the rebels. Inside the house, Walden was reporting the situation to Minzer with a focused expression.
As an intellectual with more seniority in the area, Walden naturally became the second-in-command of the Heavenly Kingdom Army on Earth, responsible for coordinating the work of various nearby detachments.
"We left two thousand-man teams to surround the suburbs of Padua and captured the person who was sent by the Padua City Council to deliver the letter. The other teams returned to their respective bases."
"Mr. Minzer, the warehouses of those manor owners are full of wheat, barley, oats, and various pickled vegetables and sausages. There are also various cattle, sheep, chickens, ducks, and various seeds in the pastures. As long as these are planted and raised, they can fully meet the food and clothing needs of everyone near Padua, and they can also eat meat."
A village representative said, with excitement on his face, as if he saw a better life in the future.
"Okay, let me tell you about the next task."
Looking at the cheering and lively scenes around him, Min Caier couldn't help but feel happy.
He cleared his throat and raised his voice:
"Next, in addition to guarding against counterattacks from Padua or the Council of Nobles, our most important task is to make arrangements for the winter and restore production in the various territories within the existing occupied areas."
"Food should be sufficient at present, but the most important thing is housing and coal and firewood for heating. We must pay attention to this. We cannot let our soldiers and civilians suffer from cold and hunger in the cold winter. We must let them feel warmth and hope."
After giving these instructions, Minzer ordered:
"Bring up the messenger."
After a while, two rebel soldiers came forward escorting the messenger.
The messenger's clothes looked like good material, but they were dirty. He was trembling and trembling with fear, fearing that these people would kill him.
When he was brought into the room, his legs went weak and he could barely stand. His eyes were filled with fear and despair.
"Gentlemen, please forgive me. My parents are also farmers. I work for them to support my family."
The messenger had a sad face and spoke in a trembling voice, trying to win the sympathy of the rebels.
"You say you are a peasant now. You ran away as soon as you saw us just now. It's obvious that you want to send information to those nobles and let them send troops to kill us all. You don't want us to live at all!"
A soldier nearby said angrily, his eyes flashing with anger, as if he wanted to kill the messenger immediately.
"That's right. I'll just kill you with one blow and hang your body up for public display. I'll let everyone see the price of delivering news to the nobles!"
Another soldier shouted along, his voice filled with hatred.
"No, no, no! Sirs, I am so wrong! Please forgive me!"
Upon seeing this, the messenger immediately knelt down and kowtowed, his forehead hitting the ground heavily, making a "bang bang" sound.
His face was covered with tears and his body was shaking.
Min Caier looked at him and shook his head. After telling everyone to be quiet, he helped him up and said:
"Since you realize your mistake, you must correct it. Fortunately, you didn't make a big mistake, otherwise I wouldn't be able to let you go."
When the messenger heard this, his eyes turned, as if he didn't have to die, and he immediately thanked Min Caier.
But the next sentence made him feel disappointed again:
"If you make a mistake, you must make amends. I think you should go to the coal mine and dig coal. Just think of it as labor reform."
Min Cai'er's eyes were firm and serious. He knew that such a person could not be easily forgiven, but he could not be killed directly either. Labor reform might be a better choice, allowing him to make up for his past mistakes through his own labor.
He knows clearly who he should be lenient to and who he should be strict with. Only in this way can all the people in the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth be united.