CHAPTER 205: CHAPTER 149: MIRACLE (5K)

"A total of two thousand five hundred pieces..."

Lynn glanced at the pile of linen clothes and pants and nodded in acknowledgment.

"I understand, gather everyone together."

The total population of the territory is now four thousand five hundred. Excluding the five hundred robes and trousers he let Rose take to the soldiers to resist the cold.

The remaining two thousand five hundred pieces are not enough for four thousand people to receive.

But there’s no choice.

The twenty thousand yards of linen cloth sent by Kari can only produce three thousand sets of robes and trousers.

In the directive conveyed by Steward Kuisi, the guards roamed among the crowd.

The townsmen, who were sitting in the open space waiting for dinner, gathered together.

After a day’s toil, their faces bore signs of fatigue.

But upon learning it was the lord’s command, their faces showed no resentment.

Looking at those eyes widened, gazing at his face, Lynn’s eyes swept over them.

Now, these townsmen showed no sign of avoiding it.

Their eyes held no fear or dread, only admiration and reverence.

Lynn nodded in satisfaction, "Everyone, I am the lord of this land, Lynn!"

"Some might already know the purpose of this gathering."

In a huge crowd of nearly three thousand, not a single person whispered.

The entire open space was silent, and one could even hear the intense burning of the logs in the open hearth.

Lynn continued, "One purpose of this gathering is to distribute clothing. I have ordered the textile workshop to produce a batch of robes and trousers."

Upon hearing this.

The townsmen’s eyes lit up, full of disbelief.

Their lord, Master Lynn, was actually going to distribute clothing to them?

They had never heard of such a thing!

Other lords consider their slaves as property.

And the cheapest of property.

They would never spend extra resources to provide slaves with clothing for fall and winter,

At most, they would throw some rags or dry grass to the slaves.

Let them struggle through the winter.

Without enough warm clothing and firewood for heating, the fall might be manageable, but slaves find it hard to survive the winter.

Lynn’s words continued, "However, the population of the territory keeps growing, and the initially planned three thousand sets are already insufficient for the population’s needs..."

The townsmen’s faces gradually regained consciousness as they listened seriously to Lynn’s words.

"Therefore, some people here may not receive robes and trousers!"

At this moment.

A deep and powerful voice rang out among the crowd.

"Lord, I am in good health, I can do without clothes!"

Lynn turned his gaze and looked over.

It was Gavin, who was responsible for plowing the fields!

The next second, Wilbur also shouted, "Lord, I don’t need them either, please give my set to a townsman in need."

These voices, like pebbles dropped onto a calm lake, created ripples.

"Lord, I am only twenty, I can do without clothes as well."

"Yes, what month is it now? Need more clothes already, what if it snows?"

"Master Lynn, my whole family doesn’t need clothes!"

"You don’t need them? Then I don’t need them either!"

"..."

Listening to the townsmen’s words, Kuisi’s body trembled slightly.

At that moment, she was moved by the scene before her.

She wanted to take off her clothes.

These villagers, who braved the morning dew and the blazing sun every day, could not all wear clothes.

As a steward, who barely needed to toil, she wore one of the few sets of robes and trousers...

Despite being appointed by Master Lynn as a steward, Kuisi never considered her status higher than these townsmen.

In the depths of her heart, she always believed she was no different from these townsmen.

The only difference was in the type of work they did.

At this moment, a strong hand touched her shoulder.

Kuisi’s slightly trembling body immediately steadied.

She turned to look and saw Red standing behind her.

Red shook his head gently at her.

Kuisi immediately understood the meaning and nodded.

Lynn’s words continued, "Everyone, I will let Steward Kuisi allocate according to the needs of the Red Brick House."

"However, this shortage of clothing is only temporary."

"Foreman Yimini of the textile workshop is leading the women to rush full speed to make the coarse wool robes."

"Before winter, everyone will receive a coarse wool robe!"

Upon hearing this.

The townsmen, who were already somewhat excited, showed delight again, even to the point of cheering joyfully.

Their lord was actually making coarse wool robes for them?

At this moment, they simply did not know how to describe the shock in their hearts.

Such a thing was completely unheard of in other territories!

Lynn’s words continued.

"The second purpose is that this year’s autumn plowing and planting has ended! A total of fifty-five thousand acres!"

"This achievement belongs to you, and this is beyond doubt."

Listening to Master Lynn’s praise, the faces of the townsmen beamed with smiles.

"However, this does not mean that your work for the year is over."

"Next, I will assign you all to different positions."

"You will be allocated to various posts in the territory!"

"Of course, some positions are relatively light, while others are more labor-intensive."

"But you can rest assured, the labor-intensive positions will have corresponding benefits."

"For instance... working in the three major mines and the Blacksmith Workshop will earn a daily pay of one penny!"

The townsmen’s eyes suddenly lit up.

Pay!

In the whole territory, only those who joined as guards or soldiers earned pay.

Now, even the three mines and the Blacksmith Workshop offer pay.

Even if it’s only one penny.

However, in this territory, Master Lynn has provided for their food, clothing, housing, and travel!

That one penny is extra income.

How could they not be moved?

Looking at the eager faces, Lynn nodded in satisfaction.

Adding one penny as pay for the heavier labor positions.

For Lynn, it doesn’t really matter, but it can inspire the townsmen’s enthusiasm!

Then, Lynn began to allocate tasks to all the townsmen...

An hour later, the allocation was complete.

Lynn glanced at the chef, who had already set out a variety of foods.

"Now... let the feast begin!"

With Lynn’s permission, the townsmen, having received three pieces of good news in succession, went towards the food with faces full of joy.

The food is abundant, but Lynn had arranged for the chef to prepare even more food!

Enough for everyone present to eat and drink their fill.

Lynn sat down on a long bench, scanning the townsmen in front of him.

Despite the continuous labor, which left visible fatigue on their faces.

However, the completion of planting and the celebration made it all worthwhile.

Plus, the feast before them completely dispelled the fatigue on their faces.

This night.

It was destined to be a joyous night.