Lady of the Lord From the East

Chapter 80

Fortunately, the village chief didn't faint, and he recovered quickly after being frightened. No matter how much the earl had to spend, the territorial people would still make a lot of money.

He didn't care about being polite, and directly asked the soldiers: "Can everyone who registers get a piece of candy? No matter how big or small?!"

"Of course." The soldier said impatiently, "The Count's orders have been posted. How can you go back? Look at what we brought, or they are all for you."

As he spoke, he opened the baskets, revealing the neatly stacked candies inside.

Hank, whose registration was interrupted, also said, "The candy is very sweet and tastes very good. You can bring the children in your family to register for the candy, they will like it, otherwise, we will lose their share after the registration is finished. already."

The village chief looked at the candy cubes in the baskets, listened to Hank's words, and saw that the two soldiers also looked clear, and knew that they could see what the villagers were hiding.

The village chief's face was embarrassed. It's not their fault. Don't we all worry about the same thing? After all, the earl suddenly gave such an order. Who is not afraid that his order will be deceitful? The subjects are still very unfamiliar with him, they don't know enough about him, and naturally, they don't trust him enough.

If it wasn't for the changes in Sardinson County over the past year, the residents could see clearly and know that everyone's life had improved because of the new Count and Madam, which made them trust the Count's character. The order has some expectations, I am afraid that these soldiers and children who have come to register will not be greeted so eagerly when they arrive at the village.

The little secret was revealed, but it was told by a little boy. The village chief couldn't bear it, but he looked down at the candy he was still holding, and he immediately forgot about it.

There is nothing more tangible than the benefits of having it in your hands.

Seeing that he didn't move for a long time, the soldier frowned impatiently and reminded: "If the order of the Count is not registered this time, it will be fined to make it up later, and the fine will be doubled if you owe it. If you are willing to pay double the tax later, you can continue to hide it and tuck it away."

Another soldier also said: "Don't think that the count has graciously reduced the tax now. Those who are found to have not registered will pay the new tax, and the fine will be calculated according to the previous tax. Think about which one. It's worth it."

What he said is to name everyone's careful thoughts. I am afraid many people think that since children under the age of seven do not need to pay taxes, they will look at the situation and determine the authenticity of the new law before giving it to their children. Register, so you don't have to pay.

Now the words of the soldiers tell them directly that it is impossible not to register. If they register late, they will have to pay the previous poll tax and double it. If they calculate the amount a little, they will have to pay the count of how much service they have to serve to make up for it. Come on, if I can't make it up, will I be arrested and become a slave?

The more the villagers thought about it, the more scared they became, but they were undecided, and they all looked at the village chief.

The village chief was also woken up at this moment. In addition to the temptation of sugar, he did not hesitate any longer. He turned his head and shouted to the villagers: "Everyone go back and bring the children over to register, and don't miss any of them."