Xu Lai had made an agreement with Qin Laoliu and the others three days later, but they did not miss the deadline because of the mercenaries.
Before it was still dark, heroes appeared one after another outside Xu Lai's castle.
Xu Lai didn’t know how many heroes there were in the entire Conaston.
But there is no doubt that there must be the largest number of heroes descended from the sky here in Conaston.
So, when Xu Lai finished breakfast and saw dozens of heroes outside the castle, he was still a little disappointed.
Xu Lai has excellent eyesight, and now his intelligence is terrifying, and his computing power has improved tremendously.
With a quick glance, not only you can get an accurate number, but you can’t go wrong with the approximate number.
The number of people is about 45, and the difference will not be more than two people, which means that there are less than 50 people.
At first, Xu Lai thought it was Qin Laoliu and the others who did not notify them in place, so he asked them both specifically.
"Is there anyone else who has not been notified? If so, I will have someone notify you again."
Qin Laoliu and the others had already seen the people here, so they shook their heads and said:
“Brother Xu, we two brothers actually don’t know many people. We have only notified more than 20 people in the past two days.
They all informed each other about the remaining ones.
Don’t look at the small number of people here. In fact, most of the people in the city have already come, and there are not many left. Those who are willing to come, those who have not received the notice, there are at most a dozen."
Xu Lai did not correct their names, but frowned and said:
"This is the core of the grassland, how come there are only so many people?"
It's not surprising that Xu Lai was confused. He just felt that no matter where he went, he would encounter many heroes, so he took it for granted that the number of heroes Quite a few.
Actually, the number of heroes descended from the sky this time is not large. After they are distributed to all corners of the world, the number will become even smaller.
He is often seen because he always deals with top powers and is too diligent.
Not only did he travel all over the world in one year, but he also visited the wilderness, dungeons, the Northern Empire and most of the grasslands. It was normal to see more heroes.
"Originally there weren't many people here, not too few. Basically, you could see some here and there.
But during the previous war with the orcs, I was tricked to death by that old bastard Aini. He killed a lot of people.
This guy also made loans at high interest rates. Some people didn't know where to go before they could pay, and some died inexplicably.
In short,... After a year, most of those old friends have disappeared.”
Qin Laoliu sighed, and someone in the crowd added:
"Lord Xu, we are all people who have no intention of competing for world supremacy and just want to live a stable life.
And after all, we are all fellow villagers. You can't really want to "kill each other", right?"
Xu Lai glanced at the other party and found that she was a woman, so he said: "Don't worry, I won't force you to go to the battlefield.
After all, this kind of thing has to be based on your own will. Otherwise, if I take you to the battlefield and betray me in the end, I will be asking for trouble."
One person spoke, and more people asked questions one after another.
The main reason is that after experiencing so much, no one believes that there will be a good thing like pie in the sky.
Don't talk about them. If someone told Xu that someone would ask him to go over and be the village mayor or town mayor of a fully built village or town, he wouldn't believe it.
Of course, Xu Lai also disdained positions such as village mayor and town mayor.
But if you don’t like it, you don’t like it, and if you don’t believe it, you don’t believe it. These are two different things.
After answering several questions one after another, Xu Lai clapped his hands and said to these people: "Okay, no matter how much you say, it is not as convincing as the facts.
Everyone, get ready, follow my guard later, let's set off! ”
With Qin Laoliu’s fate in mind, Xu Lai’s operation to recover villages and towns was completed smoothly.
With his connivance, several villages have already lost their lives.
If they run away alone or with their families, Xu Laiguan will not care.
But if they bring a lot of property, even if they run away. There was a village chief who wanted to encourage the whole village to move together
Not to mention, in the words of the village chief, Xu Lai almost became a man-eating demon. He not only wanted to confiscate all their food, but also captured people to eat when the food was not enough.
So, these ignorant villagers really followed the village chief and started packing their bags and saluting in the middle of the night, planning to flee the whole village collectively.
Xu Lai does not have enough supervision ability outside the city. If the village chief just escapes by himself, Xu Lai will not be able to control him.
This guy shouldn't be here, encouraging the whole village to run away.
Now, the secret is no longer a secret. Jimmy received the tip early and sent one of his knight captains to wait outside the village for a long time with dozens of knights.
Xu Lai and the others went to this village first.
There is no way, the originally huge village now has less than half of the remaining population.
Anyone who dared to resist that night, even if it was just a simple push, was killed on the spot by the red-eyed knight.
It’s a good thing they still have some sense, otherwise it’s not impossible to kill all the people in the village if they get addicted to killing.
Afterwards, Jimmy apologized to him, but Xu Lai, after hesitating for a long time, let Jimmy handle it on his own.
Xu Lai definitely doesn't like this kind of behavior, but he doesn't want to go beyond Jimmy to deal with his people just yet.
The cruel suppression of these knights, after greatly frightening the surrounding neighbors, will inevitably bring some trouble to Xu Lai's rule.
“As you can see, the population of this village is only half of what it was before, but the good news is that they will no longer disobey any of your orders.
So, who is willing to be there? This village, serve as the village chief? "
This is an obviously poorer village.
Xu Lai had already explained before setting off that they would not be allowed to collect more than 30% of the tax.
And he will collect a certain amount of grain or equivalent gold coins every year based on the size of the village.
If there is other income in the village, such as renting out houses and open space to mercenaries, income from raising horses, etc.
Xu Lai will also take 30% of these other incomes.
However, after meeting Xu Lai's food requirements, he will return the remaining 20% to the village or town.
Here, the village chiefs will definitely share a part, and the rest of the villagers will share the remaining part.
Xu Lai will also set up a peace officer and a tax collector. If these village chiefs account for the majority or simply refuse to give any share to the villagers, Xu Lai will not spare them.
Corruption and bribery are a part of society that cannot be eliminated no matter what.
Whether it is the sheriff or the tax collector, there will inevitably be collusion in the future, but that is a problem for the future.
Xu Lai doesn't have the ability or energy to solve such trivial problems now.
The standard set by Xu Lai is based on calculations by many tax accountants. It is more than twice as low as Ainiding's standard. Logically speaking, it should not be difficult to complete.
However, these heroes know better which nearby village is rich and which town has more oil and water.
Correspondingly, no one would take a fancy to such a village that had been massacred. Xu Lai shook his head silently, and when he was about to take them to the next village, a heroine stood up.
“Lord Xu, I want to serve as the village chief of this village.”
Xu Lai nodded and said, "What's your name?"
"Lin Qiu"
"Deputy leader of the Rainbow Mercenary Group?"
Lin Qiu nodded. The leader said: "Yes."
"Then there is no need. After tomorrow, neither you nor your Rainbow Mercenary Group will continue to live in this world.
What I need is not a village leader who can only serve for one day. ”
Lin Qiu was shocked. She didn’t expect Xu Lai to sentence them to death early.
While being shocked, Lin Qiu was also relieved that it was still too late.
Despite the harsh words Xu Lai said, if he really was not willing to give them any chance, there was no need to say that.
If she was the village chief, Lin Qiu hated her. As for people, let alone the village chief, she would go crazy in front of her
"Sorry Lord, our Rainbow Mercenary Group does not want to be your enemy.
We admit that we have accepted bounty tasks related to you before, but we have never had the idea to take action. Behavior.
We are also willing to pay the price for our wrong behavior."
Lin Qiu was actually feeling quite bitter. She was responsible for leading the team to perform the mission. As for what mission she took. , that is a matter between the group leader and the other deputy group leader.
She is only the deputy leader. Even if the leader listens to her, she cannot take care of everything. After all, human energy is limited.
Who knew that the leader of his regiment would take on such a fatal task.
The most important thing is that you just accept it without discussing it with her, so you miss the best opportunity to redeem yourself.
If he could have come to ask for forgiveness when the mercenary guild incident first broke out, even if Xu Lai could not let them go like ordinary mercenaries, he would not have shouted to kill them at every turn.
Lin Qiu said it sincerely. If it were before yesterday, Xu Lai would have given them a chance.
However, tomorrow is the day for him to clear out these "enemies". Today, it is too late to apologize and admit his mistakes.
"Haha, do you think you and your Rainbow Mercenary Group have any leverage to deserve my forgiveness?"
Lin Qiu hesitated for a moment and then said:
"We are willing We will pay a fine for our actions and carry out several difficult tasks for you for free. We are also willing to fully support you when you are fighting Aini."
Xu Lai thought for a while and said: "Then you are. You really take yourself seriously, not to mention me, even Aini, I’m afraid he doesn’t take you seriously either.
The Rainbow Mercenary Group was still a low-ranking group a year ago. The ranking of the low-end mercenary group has risen sharply this year, and you should have a lot of credit for it.
Seeing that we are all fellow villagers, I can give you a way to survive.
Take your troops immediately, break away from the Rainbow Mercenary Group, and hand over all your troops.
I can let you serve as the executive speaker of Conaston, in charge of all villages and towns outside Conaston. ”
Xu Lai had already studied these mercenary groups with Mohan and others last night. To be honest, there are really not many capable ones.
At most, there are only a few. The leader and deputy leader have relatively strong personal abilities, and can defeat several at the same level
But let's not talk about their highest level 7 swordsmen. Even if they can advance to the 8th level heroic knight, Xu Lai still has dozens of seraphs under his command.
The last thing he needs now is a so-called warrior with strong personal abilities.
On the contrary, what he needs most is those talents who can understand his ideas and be able to stand alone.
He is in charge of all village chiefs and towns outside Conaston, which is equivalent to being everyone’s immediate boss.
As soon as Xu Lai finished speaking, many people looked at Lin Qiu with envy.
However, Lin Qiu smiled bitterly and said: "Sorry, it was the people from the Rainbow Mercenary Group who helped me when I was in the most difficult time.
Without them, there would be no Lin Qiu today.
If you are willing to let go of the Rainbow Mercenary Group, I can assure you on behalf of our leader that the entire Rainbow Mercenary Group will be unconditionally loyal to you in the future
But if you insist not to let it go. As for the Rainbow Mercenary Group, I can only live and die with them.”
Pa, bang, bang
Xu Lai clapped his hands and mocked with a bit of disdain: "Are you threatening me? Or do you think you are so important?"
Lin Qiu swallowed and faced Xu Lai The oppression, but said:
"Compared with your strength, the Rainbow Mercenary Group is nothing. Of course I don't think I am that important.
But, I think, What you need is probably subordinates who can be loyal to you.
If I can even abandon the Rainbow Mercenary Group that is kind to me, then there is no loyalty at all. You are such a person. ”
Xu Lai smiled and said: "What you said makes sense, but it's a pity that you can't convince me.
I do need loyal people, but I also need capable people."
"This There is no conflict between the two!" Lin Qiu said eagerly.
Xu Lai waved his hand and said: "I haven't finished speaking yet. The only thing I don't need is people who want to kill me at any time.
What should I do? Do you believe in the mercenary group that accepted the reward for me?
Out of the kindness of my heart, I can give you a chance to live.
But if you don’t want it, then go and be buried with your Rainbow Mercenary Group. "
After finishing speaking, Xu Lai ignored the woman and said to the others:
"If you all don't like this village, then let's go to the next place. I'm still in a hurry. ”
Seeing that Xu Lai was about to leave, Lin Qiu was really anxious.
Before going out today, she was relatively confident.
After all, in her opinion, the Rainbow Mercenary Group just made a small mistake.
The entire Conaston accepted the reward for the mercenaries. There were not only 10,000 but also 8,000 mercenaries. Xu Lai did not have to keep an eye on the Rainbow Mercenary Group.
Moreover, they, the Rainbow Mercenary Group, were the first to surrender. Not to mention treating them differently, at least they should be treated with some preferential treatment.
However, this result made Lin Qiu's heart completely cold.
She didn't want to betray the Rainbow Mercenary Group, but she didn't want to die either.
But if you don’t want to die, you can either leave the city now, or gather your strength and fight to the death.
Just walking with Xu Lai and his guards today, Lin Qiu could no longer think of resisting at all.
"What if the Rainbow Mercenary Group is disbanded?"
Xu Lai and the others gradually moved away, and Lin Qiu immediately shouted loudly without caring about anything else. (End of chapter)