Civilization Guardian Front

What if the lord announces the collection of annual tribute?They can't hand over rice or money at all now.

Seeing the disturbed-looking townspeople gradually gathering, Chios put on a standard gentle smile, and spoke in a loud and melodious voice:

"Dear residents of Minami Wakaguri, I am the Owari Daimyo Oda Kami Sosuke Nobuna's Servant Commander. My name is Chios Felino Ronaldo. You can just call me Chios."

"..."

The townspeople were silent, and they looked at Chios with awe, confusion, and a little expectation.

Although the name is very strange, it is said that he is still a Southern barbarian, but Chios's handsome and gentle appearance is hard to make people feel bad... The only thing is that his methods are contrary to his temperament, vigorous and ruthless...

For them, the Kuroki family was already an insurmountable mountain, and the handsome warrior in front of them seemed to have defeated the Kuroki family without any effort, so how powerful would it be?

"Two days ago, I paid homage to Zhixing Sanbaishi in Minami Wakuri Town, so this place is already my home." The expressions of the townspeople came into Chios' eyes, and he immediately expressed relief:

"The Kuroki family was sanctioned by me because of their intention to rebel, but this has nothing to do with the townspeople. Don't worry that I will hurt you. On the contrary, I will contribute to your well-being from now on."

With the promise of Chios, the townspeople let go of the most worrying fear in their hearts, and the expressions on their faces are no longer so tense.

"I don't care how the Kuroki family collected taxes in the past. In the future, all rice will be handed over, and the annual tribute will be six gongs and four people."

Chios had just finished speaking, and the townspeople became excited, and their rough and dark faces showed obvious surprise.

"Wow, six men and four men, did I hear you right?"

"Samurai-sama is so kind to us!"

"The child is finally able to eat enough... woo woo."

"The Kuroki family took [-]% of our harvest."

"Government of virtue...really benevolent!"

Six gongs and four people, that is, [-]% of the income is handed over. During the Warring States period, the lords were harsh on the people. The tax rate was basically seven gongs and three people or eight gongs and two people. .

More than half of the rice grain grown by farmers has to be handed over, but it is rare to see peasant rebellions. Most of the rebellions are led by local wealthy families... Chios has to admire the perseverance of Japanese farmers. In other places, the taxation exceeds four As a result, people and gods have been outraged, and the officials have forced the people to rebel.

Chios's tax rate for the six publics and four citizens made the townspeople jump for joy, and what he said next would probably make them laugh all day long.

"I have just obtained the wealth of the Kuroki family for a hundred years. Of course I am very happy, and I hope that everyone can share my happiness. Therefore..."

Chios paused for a while, and waited for everyone to hold their breath and the sense of anticipation was fully aroused before continuing:

"Dear townspeople, everyone can come to receive the consistent money from me, no matter men, women, old or young, of course it is only once. Let us share this joy and work together for a better tomorrow!"

"Is this... is this real? Or is it just my dream?"

"It's true, the samurai-sama said it himself!"

"The gods and Buddhas have appeared!"

"Samurai-sama is a saint sent by God Amaterasu from Takamahara!"

The happiness came so suddenly that the townspeople almost fainted. Under the rule of the Kuroki family, they were almost numb to life and atrocities, but at this time they shed tears of joy one after another.

For Chios, the executor, the currency of the mission world is obviously unattractive. His previous status as a young master gave him a deeper understanding of the role of money.As long as it is reasonable and effective, it is worth his money.

What does money mean to the poor people at the bottom?The hope of living, the blueprint for a better life...

Compared with the righteousness advocated by the samurai class and the rituals and music loved by the public officials, money and rice are the items that hold the hearts of the people.

"Now, please come to me to collect your usual money. Remember to bring the children and the elderly. They will share my joy."

Chios clapped his hands to make the townspeople recover from their emotions, and gave the order to the ashigaru:

"Bring up the mule cart."

"Oh...yes."

Seeing the joyful expressions of the townspeople, the two old ashigaru people suddenly wanted to move to Minami Wakaguri.Looking at their appearance, Chios couldn't help shaking his head, and patted the shoulders of the nearest few people hard.

"Don't be envious, you are excellent soldiers lent to me by Shengjia and Changxiu, do you think I will favor one over another? Go!"

It took a few seconds for the ashigaru to understand what Chios meant, and they shouted happily:

"Yes, yes! Long live Chios-sama!"

"I got it, I got it, you realistic guys..." Chios pretended to be impatient and waved his hand, making the ashigaru people giggle in embarrassment and bowed to him again and again.

Seeing the huge amount of money on the mule cart, the townspeople put aside their scrambling for the first place, and lined up in front of Chios to collect their regular money.

"Long live the samurai!" The first male townsman who came in front of Chios, knelt on his knees, and bowed his head to Chios respectfully.

"Here, let's share joy together for a better tomorrow."

Chios calculated a thousand coins (yiguan) and gave it to the townsman. He didn't think that the other party's hands were stained with dirt, so he personally handed over the money to him.

"Remember, my name is Chios."

"Yes yes yes! Long live Mr. Chios!" the townspeople shouted quickly, with a sound of crying inexplicably, and thanked him with a lot of copper coins.

"...Next!" Inuchiyo next to him called out.

230 The seven townspeople were grateful and choked up to accept Chios' usual money. Even the toddler, Chios didn't break his promise and gave the money out without any regret on his face.

The townspeople's acceptance of Chios' money also means that they welcome Chios to Minami Wakaguri with open arms, and bid farewell to the era of Kuroki's rule.This is a subtle psychological hint, fermenting in the bottom of my heart with the deep memories of today.

At least the townspeople of this generation will always remember him.

From this moment, a whole new chapter opened in Minamiwakaguri.

After distributing money to all the townspeople, the dark night completely replaced the sunshine.

The townspeople returned home contentedly, and fell asleep with gratitude to Chios.

Chios looked at Singer and Changxiu who lent him the four feet and said softly:

"Everyone comes to get three pennies from me, and remember to buy some fish for my family when I get home."

Whoa whoa! !

"Lord Chios, if I hadn't already served Shibata-sama, I would really like to join you."

"Me too. Although Niwa-sama takes good care of us, I really can't help but feel this way."

Perhaps at night, people tend to express their emotions, and many ashigaru sighed after receiving the money rewarded by Chios.

For a day, they felt extremely wonderful. Chios' actions were unexpected, but the results he achieved were good, even touching people's hearts, as if he had walked into a legend.

When they are old, maybe they will proudly tell their children and grandchildren about today's experience.

"Both Katsuya and Nagahide are my friends, and they are also working hard for Owari's future, no matter who they are under." Chios said, stroking Inuchiyo's head, looking at her brown Eye pupil continued:

"Just like Inuchiyo, who works for His Highness Nobuna, will help me out of worry, even if he is not my retainer or soldier, the emotions in his heart will not lie, this is the bond."

"... Mmm." Inuchiyo blushed a little, but still nodded cooperatively.

"Damn it, after hearing what Master Chios said, I suddenly want to drink!"

"I got sand in my eyes."

"Me too... hiss."

"Okay, okay..." Chios pressed his hands to silence the Ashigaru, and announced helplessly:

"I'll go to the wine shop at the entrance of the village later, and today I'll drink a bucket each!".

Oh~~~! ! !

"... Chios." Inuchiyo pulled Chios's sleeve and whispered:

"What are you going to do with the Kuroki family?"

"Don't worry, I've already made up my mind." Chios replied lightly, reaching out and beckoning to the ashigaru.

The seven ashigaru came over curiously, and saw Chios throwing a bag of money, and ordered them:

"Take those Heimu family members who paid for their lives to the wine shop for a few drinks, don't worry about the price of the drinks, after you get them all drunk, you leave, and invite the boss out by the way."

Chapter 40? Perish in Hate

Although Chios's orders are very strange, the Ashgaru people have begun to adapt to Chios's seemingly incomprehensible, but in fact, eccentric style of doing things.He nodded quickly, turned around and greeted the Kuroki family who had paid for their lives to drink.

The Kuroki family, who were invited by the seven ashigaru, were actually not in the mood to drink. Now that they are no longer the countrymen who lead a village, and their private possessions are handed over to save their lives, how to live in the future has become a problem.

The situation is stronger than people, their wishes are not important, if you refuse the kind invitation of these soldiers, who knows what will happen?

I could only force a smile on my face, and followed the ashigaru to the wine shop.

The Heimu family, who had no money to buy their lives, could only kneel on the ground in a bound posture, watching the clansmen who were about to survive, and followed the talking and laughing soldiers to drink, the resentment in their eyes was so thick that it was about to drip out.

Of the two wine shops in Minamiwakaguri Town, one was occupied by the Ashgaru and Kuroki families, and the boss was busy moving out urns of wine.Although he was a little tired after nightfall, but the customer spent money generously, even if he was tired, it would not affect his business.

As the patriarch, Heimu Zongzhen fell slightly behind the crowd, with a suspicious expression on his face, frowning and lost in thought.

While thinking about it, a hand suddenly patted him on the shoulder.

Turning his head, he found that it was Chios who came.

"The head of the Kuroki family, what are you thinking?"

"It's nothing..." Heimu Zongzhen hurriedly hid his suspicion, and said to Chios respectfully:

"Thank you so much for sparing the lives of Kuroki's family."

"You're welcome, it's just a good deal." As for Patriarch Heimu's intentional flattery, Chios didn't take it to heart, but led him to another restaurant.

"I don't bother you to participate in the soldiers' chat, how about having a drink or two in this quiet place?"

Opening the door curtain, Chios threw a diced silver to the boss, and then made a "come in" gesture to Kuroki Zongzhen.

"Since this is the meaning of the adults..." Knowing that he has no room to refuse, the head of the Kuroki family stepped into the shop.

"Thank you big..."

Before he finished speaking, he felt a sharp pain in the back of his head and his consciousness suddenly dimmed.

boom!

Chios retracted the sheathed sword, glanced at the unconscious Kuroki Munema who fell on the ground, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"The next scene, I can't let you spoil the situation."

His eyes pointed to the owner of the restaurant who was stunned and didn't know how to react, and the other party covered his mouth to avoid making a sound.

"Do me a favor and drag him in."

The boss nodded in fear, hurried over and grabbed Kuroki Zongzhen's feet, and dragged him into a hidden place in the store.

After leaving an ashigaru guard here, Chios walked out of the shop with a calm face.

Flicking the dust on Haori, he ordered to the Ashgaru present:

"Bring those Kuroki family members who didn't get their lives to meet me."

"Yes, Lord Chios."

The ashigaru people quickly escorted eleven Kuroki family members over, without any order from the ashigaru family, the Kuroki family members who were afraid of death knelt down one after another, bowed to Chios several times with the most salute, raised their heads and said:

"""Please spare our lives!""""

"Heh..." Chios smiled lightly, unable to see any touch, but suddenly asked them an inexplicable question:

"Watching those clansmen drink happily, how do you feel?"

The Heimu family was stunned for a moment, and then showed different expressions on their faces. Although the appearances were different, the jealousy and hatred in them were so similar.

"They're bastards!"

"If I buy my life, I don't care about other people's lives!" A Kuroki family member said angrily, as if he would intercede for others if he succeeded in buying his life.

"My husband...he survived, but he didn't even look at me when I was dying." A woman burst into tears.

"Why are we dying and they're still drinking happily..."

Eleven Heimu family members each expressed their inner resentment towards their family members.

"Since they have no kinship..." A gleam flashed in Chios' eyes, and his words were bewitching:

"Do you want revenge?"

"""What?"""The Kuroki family was taken aback by Chios' words and thought he was joking.

In fact, even Ashgaru, who was staring at Kuroki's family, thought that Chios was joking, but seeing the serious look on Chios' face that did not seem to be joking, their hearts beat faster.

"Do you want revenge?" Chios repeated.