Through the power of magic, Lorraine's voice resounded throughout the world, spread far away like thunder, and disappeared into the depths of the prairie.
Hearing his voice, the half-orc aunts who were stretching their fat buttocks and washing clothes by the lake stopped.
Hearing his voice, the men who were haggling and arguing fiercely with the vendors stopped.
Hearing his voice, the orc women who were preparing to light a fire for cooking also stopped.
Hearing his voice, the old people grazing their cattle and sheep also stopped.
Hearing his voice, the children who were playing and playing didn't want to stop, but they were immediately caught and beaten hard on the buttocks, and then stopped.
Like magic, the original noise disappeared the moment Lorraine spoke. There was silence on the earth.
Only the everlasting wind of the prairie was left, whistling by.
Ancient, vicissitudes of life, lonely, deep, rough... but also has a hint of sadness of time.
Everyone put down what they were holding, raised their heads, and looked at the hills in the distance. They looked at the flying eagle scroll blowing in the wind. They listened carefully to Lorraine's speech.
"No matter what your status was before, slave, servant, mules and horses who were beaten and scolded by others... From today on, you are all free. No one will dare to beat you and scold you at will, and force you to do things against your will.
Do something you don't want to do.
Hard work without reward. Serious labor can only be exchanged for a whip. Living with fear and threat of violence every day. Such days are gone forever.
From today on, no one can take away your children, snatch away your wives and daughters, cut your throats, and slaughter you at will like livestock.
From today on, you will be free. Free to live in this land. Free to move.
Under the protection of the empire's noble laws, no one can go against your will and use violence to force you to do things you don't want to do.
Those people who live among the tribes, you are the same.
From today on, you are all people living under the rule of the empire, and you also have freedom.
From today on, those clan chiefs and chiefs can no longer take away your cattle and sheep at any time. You cannot be arbitrarily forced to pay tribute continuously for their comfortable life. You cannot be allowed to help them work without any reason.
From today on, your persons and property are also protected by the laws of the empire. No one can use violence or deception to force you to hand over your property, wives, and children against your will.
But at the same time, I command you, those who have been declared free, not to violate the law unless it is necessary to defend yourself.
I advise you that, wherever possible, you should work faithfully for a fair wage.
I can also tell you that under appropriate conditions, everyone can participate in the military work of the Empire's Naian Province, join the army as soldiers, and garrison forts, positions, garrison areas, and other areas. Even on warships or other
Work on the job.
This order takes effect immediately.
April 2, 833 in the imperial calendar,
Imperial Governor of Naian, Reims, Lorraine
The sound was like the thunder chariot of the gods, rumbling through the sky, spreading far away, and finally rolled away and disappeared deep into the prairie.
There was silence on the prairie.
Everyone was still in a state of shock.
From today on, you can be free~!
Everyone can move around freely without worrying about the whips of the patriarchs falling on their backs.
You no longer have to be afraid that because you are sick or weak, or just because you don't like it, you will be thrown into the prairie by the clan leaders and fed alive to the wolves.
Women no longer need to smear pot ash on their faces, nor do they have to go in or out. They all cover their faces with black gauze and dress like widows.
From today on, they can dress up as much as they want without having to worry about being spotted by the second-generation ancestor of the patriarch's family and snatching them away because of their ostentatious display.
The children don't have to be afraid of the little brats of the patriarch's family. They are bullied as before and dare not speak out. They can only endure it silently to avoid causing disasters like the collapse of the sky to the family.
Free~!
What a precious word this is~!
In the past, the patriarchs used this word to call on everyone to take up arms and resist the imperial army of Lorraine.
However, the families of those compatriots who died in battle because of their bravery and unyielding were immediately occupied by those greedy patriarchs, and their family wealth was divided. Their daughters became concubines and mistresses, and their sons became slaves.
The more they responded to their call and the people who fought bravely became poorer and more miserable.
But now, the imperial people, a group of humans who are full of aggression, evil, and weak in the mouths of the patriarchs and shamans, have defeated the orcs who are brave and good at fighting, have a great tradition and a long history and culture. This is enough.
Shocking.
But instead of enslaving themselves, torturing themselves, and robbing themselves of their property, as the big guys said, they gave themselves "freedom."
This back and forth, the sharp contrast shows how ironic and funny it is~!
Could it be said that all those people in the past died in vain?
Someone started crying quietly. With the sound of crying, more and more people in the orc camp were infected and started sobbing softly. Immediately, the crying in the camp became louder and louder.
A gloomy and gloomy sky.
Yesterday I was shocked to hear the terrible news of the defeat, I felt sad for my family members who died in the war, I was confused about the future, and today I was shocked to hear such good news.
In addition, after those who suddenly woke up from the deception of the clan leaders, they were disappointed and angry with them, and felt unworthy of those who died in the war.
At this time, all their emotions were released at once.
Almost everyone burst into tears. Some people were so sad that they even beat their chests and cried loudly.
But the patriarchs were as if they were mourning their grandmothers, and their faces were ashen.
They all knew that the source of their strength lay in their prestige and the slaves they owned. The people had always believed in their words, so they followed them firmly without fear of hardship or hardship.
And those slaves who have always worked hard and worked hard under the whip are the guarantee of their superior life.
With the support of the people, even though he was defeated this time, as long as he lay dormant and deceived the empire's surveillance, or waited for their strength to weaken, he could regroup the people at any time.
Based on the nomadic custom of orcs, who are soldiers when they come out and serve as people when they come in, everyone can bend a bow and hold a sword from the time they are a child.
The ability of this violent soldier is like playing a "cheating code", it is extremely terrifying.
Everyone only needs a few days to form a powerful legion again and then fight against the empire.
With the help of those common people, he once again drove the empire's forces out of the prairie. Then he continued to live the rich and decadent life of crawling on the common people and sucking their blood and fat.
But now, Lorraine issued this decree, which suddenly shattered all their ambitions and confidence~!
The slaves were freed. The people no longer listened to them. Although they still had some money in their hands, they could only live like a rich man for a few days at most.
Most of them are nobles, but they can't lift it with their hands or carry it on their shoulders. They can't even herd sheep. What can they do if they lose their people and power?
Immediately, I didn’t know where it started.
The cheers gradually began to ring out.
"Long live~!"
"Long live the empire~!"
"Long live the God of War~!"
"Long live~!"
The sounds got louder and louder. Finally they gathered together, rumbling between heaven and earth like a roaring mountain and a tsunami.
Every cheer was like a hurricane blowing across the grassland, roaring furiously, causing all the green grass on the ground to fall to the ground.
Everyone fell into a kind of madness.
"Long live freedom~!"
They shouted at the top of their lungs while raising their right hands high and waving to the sky.
The densely packed arms were waving together, forming an ocean-like, countless number.
In this way, they paid their highest respect to Lorraine, the great liberator~!
Even the clan leaders are worried that if they don't raise their hands in this situation, they will stand out and be attacked wildly by others.
They had to raise their hands against their will, shout loudly, and salute Lord Lorraine.
Later, under the strict supervision of the imperial soldiers, the patriarchs trembled and took out the rusty keys that had never been used before and opened the iron chains on the necks and feet of the slaves.
You know, there has always been an extreme shortage of iron tools on the prairie. Many people in the homes of those common people share the same iron pot. But those iron shackles and iron cuffs have always been in demand.
It must be said that this is also one of the incredible wonders on the prairie.
As soon as the slaves took off their shackles, they immediately cried bitterly, fell to their knees, and saluted in the direction of the Lorraine flag.
Some people are as if they have lost their souls, bumping around everywhere. They have lost their freedom for too long, and they are not used to it.
Some people shouted someone's name loudly and ran to other places. That was because their wives or children were sold to other places by their owners.
Due to the shackles, although the pain was heartbreaking, I could only watch them being taken away.
Now that they were free, they hurried to find their relatives.
Those people were like crazy, shouting and running wildly in the camp.
Perhaps at a certain corner, or inadvertently, these poor people will bump into each other, then hug each other and cry.
Some people even searched all over the camp, but there was no news at all.
If he is lucky enough, maybe someone in a corner will tell him in a low voice that a few years ago, or a few days ago, that relative was beaten to death by his master, or he got sick and was abandoned.
They have long since died on the prairie.
As a result, the man could only lose his soul and fell to the ground, heartbroken.
Scenes of human tragedies and comedies were staged simultaneously in that camp.
Every moment there are people hugging each other and crying, there are people hugging each other and crying with joy. There are also people who are lost and miserable...
The whole camp was like a hornet's nest that had been blown over, noisy and noisy, and there was no quiet moment.
After those people wake up from grief or surprise, they remember to make plans for the future. Because no matter what, life will go on.
Some of them chose to stay and continue to live here. But more people left without looking back.
They had already had enough of the whips from their masters. Although this prairie was the place where they were born, it had never left a good impression.
and……
Not far outside the camp, the recruitment sign of Flying Eagle Company was hanging there, shining with golden light that could sting the eyes of a blind man.
Most of them didn't know how to read, but there were orcs with loud voices beside them who were encouraging them and constantly speaking out with their own experiences.
"Brother, I went to work at Feiying Company last year. I was still single at the time. Now, I have a wife and a house. And I'm going to be a father soon."
"Come on, join our Flying Eagle Company. Not only are meals and lodging free of charge, but the salary is generous and there will be no arrears. The first three hundred people to sign up will also receive a mysterious gift package..."
"This opportunity is too rare to miss."
"First come, first served. After passing this village, there is no such store..."
"Come on, a bright future is waiting for us."
"Our future is not a dream, as long as we work hard and seize every minute seriously..."
"..."
Those extremely inflammatory and seductive words stirred up so many people that they were all itchy.
Even the common people among the orcs all gathered around.
After all, the words of those half-orcs who had long since taken refuge in Lorraine were so touching. Everyone had seen the white salt and tooth-dropping candy.
But although these are good, they are only a little bit. Once you eat them, they are gone. If you want them, you have to earn them yourself. And some people have already made a fortune. You can't help but don't believe it.
Continue to stay here and suffer, or move to a place with humans, work and earn money, marry a wife, live in an airtight house, and live a good and comfortable life?
With these two choices in front of you, everyone has to think about it.
No matter what, try it and see, there is nothing wrong with it.
After listening to that person's encouragement, someone immediately raised their arms and shouted: "I want to sign up."
Then, he came over.
Under his leadership, almost all the young people squeezed in for a while.
Although the empire doesn't know what the specific situation is, they have even been slaves. Even if the situation is worse, how bad can it be?
But seeing them huddled together here, noisy and without any order, dozens of imperial soldiers rushed over with whips in hand and clamped their heads on them.
The ground was like a whip, and at the same time he shouted angrily: "Line in line, line up. Line up well."
The half-orcs cried and howled after being beaten, but at the same time, they also calmed down, knowing that the empire was not as free of chaos as before, and there were rules everywhere. Now they were all lined up in an orderly manner.
Long queue.
They queue up to register, and only after passing a physical examination can they be hired.
But under normal circumstances, these half-orcs will pass the examination.
Since last winter, all the employees have been full of praise for these orcs. They are strong, willing to endure hardships, and work hard without complaining. As long as they have enough to eat, they never ask for a raise. Compared to
It would be much better to have human employees who are constantly on strike and demonstrating.
Since last winter, as factories have blossomed everywhere and all land has been sold out, Nai'an has been experiencing a labor shortage, with workers lacking everywhere.
People were driven crazy when they saw that there was money just around the corner, but they couldn't put it into their mouths.
Some idiots even have a whimsical plan to train old sows to pull goods, in order to alleviate the problem of labor shortage.
Not to mention now, such a large territory has been acquired all at once. Whether it is exploration and mining in the future, or plowing fields and herding sheep, all aspects require labor.
Now we just take this opportunity to recruit more orcs. Firstly, it can alleviate the problem of labor shortage. Secondly, it has mobilized a large number of laborers and can also weaken their strength. When those bastards in the province have nothing to do, they want to
Explode the thorns and cause trouble for the prince.
And on Lorraine's side.
After he finished reading, he recalled the order, and then whispered to Vera next to him: "Put it away quickly. In three to five hundred years, it will be worth my money."
Due to the money-grubbing nature of the Dragon Clan, although Vera is charming and innocent, as soon as she hears the word 'valuable', she will immediately become unable to walk.
At that moment, her eyes were shining with golden light, and her big smiling eyes narrowed into a crescent moon. She happily took the document, then rubbed it on her pretty face a few times, and then carefully put it away.
Got up.
The soldiers next to them grinned and thought to themselves: In another three to five hundred years? In another three to five hundred years, even a chamber pot will be worth an old nose. What kind of document do you need to talk about? Sir, this is
It’s just another trick to trick someone’s little girl.
But at the same time, everyone couldn't help but regret: This is because Vera is innocent and pure, and is especially easy to deceive. If it were another person who didn't have a three- to five-hundred-carat diamond with a pigeon egg or a duck egg-sized diamond, she would definitely not be able to do it.
Give up.
Lorraine didn't care about the dirty thoughts in the minds of these despicable scoundrels. He immediately turned around and looked at the half-orc high priest Teculidum next to him and said: "Your Excellency, high priest, according to you, who else is there now?"
Do you dare to deny my title of 'Savior of Orcs'?"
Tekuridom was already standing there, staring blankly for a long time.
He originally thought that although Lorraine's army was powerful, it would have to withdraw one day. At that time, this prairie would still belong to the orcs, but he never dreamed that Lorraine would conquer half of the orcs with just a single order.
The orcs' last bit of confidence was shattered into powder.
Only then did he remember Tankisvado's instructions before leaving, that he must open his eyes wide and study carefully, instead of being eager for success and thinking about rising up to resist.
Lorraine looked at his pale face, smiled immediately, and said, "I have another cruel trick, do you want to hear it?"