Chapter 684: Chapter 424: The Merciful Lord of Tilamei_3
But who could have anticipated encountering an issue as challenging as farmland pollution...
Moreover, the task of finding suitable new farmland, issued by the Supreme Council, was also accepted by them.
Due to the uniqueness of this task, many councilmen and School Wizards were also engaged in it.
But Johnson was undoubtedly one of the most powerful among them.
"We haven’t discovered any news of new farmland, Councilman Johnson and the other wizards, they must all still be searching," a subordinate replied.
"Hmm," Nickler looked out the window, gray birds fluttered past, emitting crisp chirps.
"To find a place that can compare with Tilaimei Plain seems almost impossible," he turned and sighed, then instructed,
"Pay close attention to the market price of grain recently, we can stockpile some appropriately."
...
At noon the following day, the Stowe Family gathered all its family members and serfs, packed up important supplies, and formed a massive convoy to start advancing towards the northern side of Tilaimei Plain.
Sandy sat in the middle of the carriage, lifted the curtain to look into the distance, and after not being able to wait for Jeff’s figure, he sighed.
With today’s farewell, it would probably not be so easy to meet this friend again in the future.
"Clan Leader, all the supplies have been accounted for!"
A Great Knight riding a horse came galloping from the rear of the convoy, reporting to the carriage in front of Sandy.
"What about the serfs? Are they all accounted for?" his father’s familiar voice came from inside the carriage.
"They have also been counted, not one is missing."
"Good, keep a close watch on those serfs. At least until we have completely left Tilaimei Plain, not one can be missing!"
"Now, let’s set off."
The huge convoy began to move, appearing extremely unwieldy due to the presence of the serfs, and the speed was exceedingly slow.
Sandy sat in the carriage for an hour, and when he looked back, he could still see the familiar hilltop where the family’s residence was situated.
For Colin, it would take less than half an hour to go from the farthest north to the farthest south of Tilaimei Plain, but for ordinary people, especially those on foot, it was a long journey that counted in months.
Sandy stepped down from the carriage, irritated.
Due to a lack of enough carriages, many serfs had to walk.
Waiting for them, the speed of the convoy could only be described as snail-paced...
Clip-clop, clip-clop—
Just then, Sandy suddenly heard the sound of urgent hoofbeats.
Looking back, a familiar figure on a black horse was charging towards him.
"Jeff?" Sandy was taken aback and also felt some joy, "What are you doing here? Is your family going to travel with us?"
Jeff shook his head, dismounted and said, "Good that you haven’t gone far, the Lord of Tiamei has issued a new decree, not allowing anyone to approach the border with serfs or they would be detained under the threat of potential rebellion."
"Not allowed to take serfs near the border?" Sandy was stunned and then clenched his teeth, "Then the Lord of Tiamei..."
"There’s also good news; we can now disregard these serfs, there is just a new tax that needs to be paid."
Disregard these serfs... Sandy’s anger paused for a moment, his expression one of confusion.
"Is what you’re saying true, Jeff?"
Beside him, the Stowe Clan Leader also dismounted the carriage, asking in confusion.
Jeff nodded, "It’s true. By paying a certain tax, we can legally expel the serfs."
Sandy and his father exchanged looks, both somewhat taken aback, especially after Jeff detailed the specifics of the new tax law, they were even more astounded.
Why would the new Lord of Tilaimei issue such decrees? Could it be that he wants to support all the serfs by himself?
"Such a benevolent Lord of Tilaimei..."
The Stowe Clan Leader unexpectedly expressed his sentiment, while Sandy had mixed feelings.
When personal interests were harmed, no matter how just or kind actions of the Lord of Tiamei were, he only felt them to be despicable and foolish.
But now the Lord of Tilaimei had given them a new choice. The tax was completely manageable for the family.
He suddenly felt again the benevolence of the Lord of Tilaimei.
The massive convoy slowly turned around, heading back towards the original family residence.