forest kingdom

In addition to arranging a group of wizards to go as envoys to the Eastern Islands, Lawrence also arranged a small group of wizards to deal with the war in the south.

Lawrence did not do many things himself, but left them to his subordinates.

Soon several subordinates came to report one after another.

Lawrence listened patiently to the reports of these people, several of whom were also wizards.

"I can understand that this thing is not going well." Lawrence relieved everyone's pressure of not doing things well and said comfortingly: "Over the years, I have always been accustomed to getting along with them in a way that I should get something in return for whatever I give."

"Most of the time, the world doesn't work according to these rules."

"Our development here today is inseparable from my kindness and tolerance."

"I have spoiled many children, and I have realized this mistake in the past few years."

Although Lawrence still looks very young, not even middle-aged, his mentality is already very stable.

Facing a group of internal affairs officers who were trained by his own hands, Lawrence has always maintained restraint and never lost his temper in front of them.

This time is no exception.

"I have been improving our quality of life, and it will get better and better in these years and in the coming years, but I also know that sometimes people's desires will not be satisfied by easily obtained things."

"Many wizards and ice people gradually have more ideas."

"I would give it at first, but gradually I would stop giving it."

"It feels like children are growing up day by day, their appetites are getting bigger day by day, and they are becoming greedy and dangerous."

"Fortunately, I am still young and the children are very obedient and well-behaved."

Lawrence said some scary words with a calm face, making it impossible for several of his subordinates to guess his true thoughts.

“Some people just want food and clothing, and some people want things they don’t even know they have.”

"But they can go out and look for it on their own. I think it's a good thing for them to go out and experience it."

Lawrence said again: "Go and talk to those who are unwilling to go out and tell them what I mean. It doesn't matter if they don't understand. They can choose to go to the East, the West, and the South."

"Yes! Prophet!"

No one understood what Lawrence meant, but Lawrence's attitude was obvious.

Must leave!

Just like what a father would ask of his adult children.

Everyone can't be crowded here in their hometown, someone must go outside, whether they like it or not, they have to get out of the land of ice.

Lawrence would not ignore anything. These wizards and people who left were still the people of the Ice Land.

When he needed help, Lawrence was willing to help.

A civilization that cannot go out, everything is just a countdown.

Lawrence was very glad that what he casually talked about back then was the Kingdom of the Stars, the teachings and guidance for conquering the sea of ​​stars.

Now we need to focus on developing this aspect of business and start the era of great navigation.

At present, there is no need to venture to the Eastern Islands and unknown ocean areas, as long as the navigation trade is developed normally.

For example, the towns and territories on the western coast require a large population, and the population of the Ice Land is simply too large.

Lawrence began to guide the future of the entire Kingdom of Stars.

The most troublesome issue was the female issue. Lawrence recalled the history and found that it was difficult to find domestic solutions, so he decided to use the solutions before the founding of the American continent.

There was a shortage of women in the early days of the American continent, and those exiled to the Americas were basically criminals and male employees of some companies.

Even after some towns and bases were established, it was mostly men for many years in the early days.

No women wanted to go to that kind of place to endure hardship. It was not until the British sold some of their women there that various problems were gradually solved.

It is not only the UK that does this kind of thing, many countries actually do not prohibit women from marrying outside their homes, and even encourage women to marry outside their homes.

The situation in the Land of Ice is a little more complicated. First of all, the west is not far from the Land of Ice, so there is no need to risk one's life.

Next, Glen, Io, and some fringe areas are all under the jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Stars, and the surrounding neighbors are also allies.

The key thing is that most of the people who have become lords and nobles outside are basically the people who have gone out of the Ice Land, and they can also speak Ice Language.

Laurence called to Rao, the consul of Port Dum.

"I need some women to leave the frozen lands and live in our towns and territories out in the west."

"Only young women are needed who are educated, understand the written and spoken language, have certain household chores and special skills."

"I can recommend them to go there and get to know the local nobles. Although it is not as good as here in every aspect, it is an opportunity for them."

"I will not force this matter on anyone. Only unmarried women with a clean financial background and no scandals, and with talents as wives, are eligible to receive my letter of recommendation."

"After getting my letter of recommendation, it will prove that they are not women who cannot get married, nor are they women who do not want to get married."

"I will ensure that these women are respected outside. If their children in the future are good enough, they can directly return to the Land of Ice. This is my promise and the promise of the Church of the Stars."

"All women who have received letters of recommendation can choose their own husbands, but they must assume the responsibilities and obligations as hostesses and manage their children and farm estates after marriage."

"If I still can't find a partner within three years, then I will withdraw the recommendation letter."

"Many nobles outside are warriors who have been promoted from school and the army. They can also count and read at a basic level. I will also regularly send people to visit various places."

Lawrence was worried that Rao wouldn't remember everything, so he wrote a note in advance for him to take back for reference.

Rao felt relieved when he saw the specific instructions, and took his notes to think about what to do.

Lawrence called Bull after Rao left, and asked Torrevi to come with him.

"I said a long time ago that if you want to marry, you can actually marry, just like Brielle and Navia."

"In recent years, no nuns have been willing to marry. I think a large part of the reason is that they are afraid to bring up the idea."

Lawrence said frankly: "I can provide warm houses and food to the nuns, but sometimes there is nothing I can do for some physical needs and comfort."

"Young girls sometimes think more. Now in the land of ice, food and clothing are no longer a luxury. They can still eat and clothe themselves with an ordinary person in the outside world."

“Fewer and fewer people will become nuns in the future, and the more stable the society, the fewer.”

"I don't force everyone to stay. I just hope that if there are people who want to live a free life and want to leave the high walls of the cage that restrict them, you should tell me about it and let me decide whether they go or stay."

"If she is just mentally immature, I will let her think about it for a while. If she is the kind of person who is determined, I will let her find her own happiness."

"Studying in a monastery should also master various survival skills. At least you should be able to do housework, make bread, butter and cheese, and understand our teachings."

"I will also give them a dowry so that they can be dignified when they get married."

Bull looked at Lawrence and sighed: "You will make many girls who are not determined to make wrong choices."

Lawrence didn't see it that way. "Why must staying in the monastery be the right thing to do?" Lawrence asked Bull.

Bourne paused, "This is a sacred thing. The monastery is better than the outside."

Lawrence said to Bull: "Bull, bread and milk are everything, but they are not everything."

“Besides food, people have many things they want and need.”

"Getting married and starting a family is something worth trying for many women who have never tried it." "Most women who join the monastery are seeking a blessing. This is also true in the towns of Dumu Port and Phumexiu. There are a lot of places out there where you can do that.”

"Apart from food and stability, monasteries mean less and less to most ordinary people. Most of the people who join now are actually continuing their previous perceptions and habits. This idea will begin to change in a few years. ”

"Only those who have experienced a miserable life can understand the warmth of the monastery."

"If most people think the monastery is cold and heartless, then it means it's safer outside."

Seeing that Lawrence had made up his mind, Bull asked what to do next.

"Then what will I tell those children when I go back?"

Lawrence handed the two of them the notes he had written in advance.

"The women in the monastery have received formal education and discipline. I think the status should be the same as that of the daughters of nobles."

"If anyone wants to go home and get married, then the monastery will write a divorce agreement. After I sign and agree, these people can leave the monastery. The dowry they donated before will be regarded as compensation to the monastery and will not be returned. I will personally give it to the monastery." A dowry for them."

"But." Lawrence said seriously: "After these women leave the convent, they are forbidden to wear nuns' clothes again in this life."

Bull and Torrevi could not disagree with Lawrence's opinion.

With his personal prestige and absolute strength, Lawrence liberated nuns everywhere, allowing them to choose their own future lives.

Logically speaking, it should be that when society develops to a certain extent, women's minds begin to emancipate and they are no longer willing to be a toy and appendage, and then they slowly awaken.

Lawrence now directly stepped on the accelerator from feudal society to the future society, giving all women who became nuns a chance to regret it.

These require blood and life to fight for. From suicide to resistance, the freedom that can only be obtained by accumulating human lives, Lawrence gave it to him as soon as he said it.

If you get something too easily, you won’t know how to cherish it. This is a destined thing.

Even though he knew that many young women would not cherish it, Lawrence still made concessions, reducing part of his own rights and giving great freedom to the nuns.

Life is short, and Lawrence actually doesn't want his country to last for thousands of generations. He thinks that two or three generations will be enough.

It doesn't matter whether there is a country of stars in the future or not, as long as the language, culture, system, food, as well as the technology and knowledge system that I have worked hard on over the years can be passed on.

Lawrence never had lofty ideals, but he set a lofty goal for everyone that was at the limit of his imagination.

Stars, sea!
This goal is nonsense to Lawrence himself. He is busy solving development problems and enjoying himself all day long. In fact, he has never thought about such things as heaven and earth.

But for the land and its future monarch, this is a goal!
There are some things that no one does if no one talks about it. Only after someone sets a goal will others know that they can take this path.

Even if you don’t have much confidence, being idle is still idle. When you have nothing to do, you will think about it in this direction.

For the rulers and nobles of the feudal dynasty, an ideal and ambition left by their ancestors, a belief that is the same as the doctrine and national policy, can easily unite them to work together.

***
Port Dumu soon became lively because of several orders from Lawrence and also because of the war with the Southern Kingdom.

The most discussed thing among women is the prophet's recommendation letter. Unmarried women who get the prophet's recommendation letter can go out and choose men by themselves, or they can become the mistress of manors and farms.

The men mainly discussed the war in the southern kingdom, and more and more people gathered in the tavern to make a lot of noise.

The war began when the Holy Light Church took advantage of the autumn harvest to launch an attack on the border areas.

In addition to regular legions, people from all over the country were forming militia legions. Lawrence allowed some people to go to the south to plunder and make a fortune, and they just remembered to pay taxes when they came back.

When necessary, the frontline corps will even protect these civilian armed organizations.

In the Tavern in Dumu Harbor, a group of men were happily drinking wine, chatting with each other and making friends with powerful men who were willing to go out and make a fortune.

Although most of them are family members and acquaintances, these ice people are also willing to bring brave warriors with them when they get rich, preferably those who are literate.

In the corner of the tavern, a one-armed man was calmly observing his surroundings.

Mandekru, who had broken his arm, was also here. He came quietly from the forest town in the south, seeking a supreme destination.

The pain in his arm has tortured Mandekru for many years. In these years, Mandekru had to rely on painkillers given by the prophet to sleep.

The rewards given by the prophet in the early years have already been spent by Mandekru, and the territory and houses have been handed over to strong children.

The gray-haired Mandekru has been seeking relief. The almost fifty-year-old Mandekru has been here for two days. All the women in Pumixiu Town who he could have sex with in the past have long since died.

I couldn't find anyone I knew in the tavern in Phumexiu Town, and I wanted to point out the young guys arrogantly. As a result, this poor fifty-year-old man was pushed into the shit and beaten by a young man in his twenties. .

Fortunately, the sheriff drove away those people, but Mandekru didn't have the shame to say his name and left the unknown place as if he was running away.

After leaving the Prophet's Colossus, which was a little different from what he remembered, Mandekru came to Dumu Port, hoping to form a team here to go to sea.

His children went out to fight with the people in the territory. Mandekru was locked in the house for giving advice and giving advice, so he wanted to return to this place where there is no shortage of warriors and join a team of warriors!

Mandekru drank the last glass of wine and strode towards the cheerful Valkyrie warriors.

"Hey, are you going to fight? How about taking me with you? I am a brave and experienced warrior! I have participated in many battles!"

The young Valkyrie laughed when they heard the drunken old man's big words.

Soon, a powerful man with brown hair who looked to be in his thirties picked up an ax from his feet.

"This is the ax I bought in Ironforge. It weighs forty pounds. If you can pick it up with one hand, I will allow you to go out with us!"

After Mandekru heard this, he quickly reached out and grabbed the axe.

His body was already in terrible condition due to years of alcoholism, and his once strong and strong arms had become so thin due to the rest of the past sixteen or seventeen years that the flesh hanging on them could even be seen.

Mandekru tried his best to use all his strength. He tried to lift the ax with his only arm, but he couldn't pick it up no matter what.

His body was shaking due to excessive exertion, his arms were trembling uncontrollably, and his ears and head were probably due to drinking, and were filled with noises from another world.

Soon, Mandekru let go and fell to the cold ground, gasping for air.

His nose and face are a little too red, and he is a terrible old man.

"Hahaha!"

"Old man! Get away!"

"Old soldier, you should go herd sheep and take care of children. That's what you can do now!"

The young man's ridicule made Mandekru's already weak consciousness even weaker.

The old man was soon dumped in the garbage alley behind the tavern, and then died coldly.

Death is not a painful thing. Mandekru looked back on his life. The memories of his childhood and youth were blurred. The memories after leaving the manor were also blurred, but he could only remember the short period of one or two years at the manor. .

It seems that there are not many unfortunate things. Compared to most people, I am actually much luckier, but I also have many, many regrets.

Lawrence learned of Mandekru's death the next day, because the hook arm he gave to Mandekru was a high-end item with precious metals added, and he carried an identification tag to prove his identity. It was finally determined that identity.

Lawrence listened to the tavern owner's trembling speech, and then looked at a few young warriors who were kneeling there with their heads lowered and not daring to move.

"This was Mandekru's destiny, he ultimately didn't become the fighter that Andrew was."

Lawrence looked at the young men who rejected and laughed at Mandekru yesterday, which indirectly caused Mandekru to freeze to death.

"Get up, I don't blame you for this, and I won't punish you. There are some things you can't understand now, but you will understand in the future."

"But I don't want to repeat this tragedy." Lawrence looked at these people sincerely and tenderly, "You have to remember: No matter when, no matter how far apart we are, I will fight side by side with you."

"Go fight, boys, and pursue your glory! I am with you!!" (End of Chapter)