Chapter 884 A decision made long ago
After seeing that these brats had become honest, John's face looked a little better.
"Anyway, let's wait until everyone comes back to discuss this matter."
After dark, the wood elves all returned to the dormitory, and at John's call, they quickly gathered together .
Without any nonsense, John quickly told them what happened during the day.
When the wood elves learned about this, they were immediately in an uproar.
Looking at the somewhat chaotic situation, John remained silent. Such a big matter must be discussed by everyone.
This state lasted for about ten minutes, and the voices of the wood elves discussing gradually became quieter, and then the pairs of eyes looked at John, who was standing at the front, in sync.
Seeing this, John spoke slowly...
"I have said everything that needs to be said. Now let me confirm everyone's thoughts. Those who want to apply to become a formal citizen of Dazhou Raise your hands.”
As soon as he finished speaking, his hand suddenly went up.
Without even counting, John could confirm that the number of tribesmen who had this idea had easily exceeded half.
This situation is normal. After all, those who come here are the younger generation of the clan, and their acceptance is much higher than that of the older generation.
Not to mention that they have all been living in Dazhou for a while, and all of them are basically used to it.
At the same time, they become official citizens of the Great Zhou Dynasty. While their obligations have not changed much, their benefits have been greatly improved. Who doesn't want that?
"Those who don't want to apply raise their hands."
However, faced with this option, the situation in front of him surprised John.
Because those tribesmen who did not raise their hands before did not raise their hands now.
Faced with this situation, after a brief moment of shock, John quickly reacted.
This means that it doesn’t matter whether you apply or not. To put it bluntly, it means just following the crowd. Now John has an idea.
"Okay, I roughly understand everyone's thoughts. I will take leave tomorrow to go back and talk to the patriarch about this matter."
John's leave went very smoothly. The next morning, after breakfast, He caught a carriage going to the mine to transport goods and returned to the village smoothly.
Because the younger generation are working in Green Forest City to make money, the village is much quieter than before.
Looking at John who suddenly came back, Locke, the patriarch, was stunned for a moment, but he didn’t think too much.
In Locke's view, compared to the gang of brats, including Sean, who didn't let him worry, John was quite mature and steady, and he was considered the most reassuring among the younger generation. .
"John, why are you back suddenly?"
"There is something, patriarch, let's go to the house to talk."
After entering the house, John didn't waste any time and directly told them that they could apply The matter of becoming an official citizen of Dazhou was explained once. After listening, Locke frowned slightly.
“According to your statement, becoming a citizen of the Great Zhou Dynasty has almost only benefits for us.”
“As far as the current situation is concerned, that is correct.”
John nodded.
“We work and make money in Green Forest City, and we have to abide by the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty. It doesn’t matter whether we are a formal citizen or not. Once we become a formal citizen, the welfare benefits are even better. Everyone is now leaning towards To become a formal citizen.”
John was quite thoughtful in doing things. Before coming back, he first understood the thoughts of the tribesmen, and Locke was not surprised by this.
"What about you, John, what do you think about this matter?"
Facing the patriarch who asked the question to him, John was not pretentious and directly said his idea.
"Before we became official citizens, although the welfare benefits were poor, we and Da Zhou were equal in terms of status. Once we became official citizens of Da Zhou, in terms of status, we were subordinates of the Emperor of Da Zhou. " Locke did not show any surprise when he heard this. Apparently, he had also thought of this question, and at the same time motioned for John to continue.
“According to my opinion, the focus now is whether this level of identity is important, or in other words, compared with the benefits we receive after becoming formal citizens, this level of identity It doesn’t matter whether it’s important or not.”
John’s summary of this issue was quite accurate, and even Locke felt that the other party’s summary was better than his own.
After all, he lives in an environment like Green Forest City. Compared with Locke, who has always stayed in the village, his mind is much more flexible.
"So, John, do you think it's important?"
John himself has actually pondered this question all the way, and now he has obviously got the answer!
"If I had gone to Greenwood City to work, I might not have been able to answer this question, but for me now, the answer is not important."
John who gave this answer , with a determination that even Locke couldn't understand.
Before, without waiting for Locke to ask further questions, John himself had already spoken first.
"In the past, we lived freely in the forest. We couldn't say whether our life was good or bad. After all, there was no comparison."
"But now, we abide by the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty and work in Green Forest City. At the same time, everyone We are all willing to stay in Green Forest City. Although we are not as free in Green Forest City as in the forest, our lives have become better.”
At this point, there is no more to say. It is necessary, the answer is already very obvious.
When those brats didn’t come back several times throughout the year and just wanted to stay in Green Forest City, they had already made a choice in their hearts.
After a few seconds of silence, Locke slowly exhaled a long breath.
"Let me confirm again. After becoming an official citizen of the Great Zhou Dynasty, you still belong to the wood elves. There is no conflict between these two identities?"
"Yes, I went to the window of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to consult. "
Lock nodded after receiving this answer.
"Okay, I agree."
After saying these six words, Locke's mood was not as heavy as he expected. On the contrary, he felt as if he was relieved. As if an invisible burden had been lifted, the whole person became relaxed.
"Clan leader, do you have anything else to tell me?"
"Let those brats abide by the law and do their jobs well! After becoming official citizens of Dazhou, if they commit crimes again, Dazhou must abide by the rules The law punishes them, but you don’t need to ask me again! Think about it yourself!”
“I’ll take it down for you.”
Here, John's voice paused.
"Then patriarch, you..."
Although the words were not finished, the meaning was already obvious.
After hearing this, Locke showed a trace of tangle on his face, and then he couldn't help but ask...
"How are you living in Green Forest City? Are you really having such a good time?" Are you still comfortable in the village?”
“It seems.”
John didn’t dare to speak too harshly.
Locke, who heard this meaning, was speechless.
"Okay, I'll think about this more, you go back to work."
(End of this chapter)