Farming with Entries: From Lord to Emperor

"You want to purchase the status of a freeman, don't you?"

Luo De frowned slightly, pondering for a moment before speaking,

"It's possible. As long as you provide me with enough resources, I can allocate a piece of land for you to live on, but you will also have to pay taxes."

The reason he agreed to the request of the Snow Rabbit People was because the edge of the Black Stone Mountain Range was not within his effective control.

If the Snow Rabbit People secluded deeper into the Black Stone Mountain Range, it would be difficult for Luo De to send people to capture them.

Sending soldiers to eliminate them would be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and unrewarding.

Rather than that, it's better to cooperate with them and have them pay taxes.

As long as this Snow Rabbit Tribe is willing to cooperate properly, Luo De naturally wouldn't refuse.

Luo De's fingers lightly tapped on the armrest of the chair: "Sixty percent of the yield from the farmland will be the tax, and if you hunt, sixty percent of the game will have to be submitted as well."

"I will allow you to cut down my trees to build houses."

Luo De suddenly thought of something and looked at the long-eared Snow Rabbit in front of him: "Or, do you know how to build houses?"

"Noble Lord of Black Pine Ridge,"

Xue Rui softly replied: "We live underground and prefer to dig burrows to survive inside them."

"Oh."

Luo De nodded slightly, somewhat similar to what he imagined.

No wonder Durant and the others couldn't find the trace of these Snow Rabbit People.

People hiding underground, how would they find them?

"You can also move to Frost Leaf Town for living; this way, my guards will also protect your safety. But remember, if you want to survive in Black Pine Ridge, you must comply with the laws here."

"You, you agreed?"

Xue Rui was slightly stunned, with a trace of confusion flashing in her eyes.

"As long as you provide me with enough resources."

Luo De said calmly: "I accept all kinds of resources—herbs, ores, meat, fur, and even slaves, all of it can work."

"Do you have any other requests? Such as asking us to perform or serve you in some way?"

"We don't have a theater troupe here; performances shouldn't be needed."

Luo De paused, scrutinizing Xue Rui, "If you want to be a maid in the manor, I can consider, but I don't think you would fit well with the job."

"Ah, sorry, I didn't mean it that way."

Xue Rui's face was full of joy, eagerly nodding in thanks: "Thank you for your kindness! I'll go back and have the tribe prepare the resources!"

She knew it, not all humans are bad!

Just like the human lord in front of her just needed her to pay taxes!

And didn't want to capture the tribesmen!

Each Alien Race Tribe has its own territorial range, and the prey and resources within are considered the tribe's property.

Therefore, Xue Rui finds the issue of taxation very acceptable.

Not paying taxes?

That would be an invasion, and the tribe will go to war to defend its rights!

"Hmm, once you bring the resources, I will send a tax officer to your place."

Luo De said calmly.

"Alright, noble Lord of Black Pine Ridge."

Xue Rui hesitated for a moment and cautiously asked: "Can you provide us with some grain?"

"Grain?"

Luo De frowned slightly, his voice turning a bit colder,

"Grain won't work."

The Snow Rabbit People, having just arrived, haven't started paying taxes. Grain cannot be given.

Grain is earned through hard work.

"I can offer you herbs, we can use more herbs for exchange."

Xue Rui eagerly suggested.

Luo De shook his head, unmoved: "Herbs here cannot be exchanged for grain."

Luo De used herbs to trade with caravans for grain, so how could he use grain to trade for herbs?

"Then we also know the location of an iron mine inside the Black Stone Mountain Range."

Xue Rui added: "I can tell you all about it."

Luo De shook his head again, refusing without hesitation,

"I don't need that either."

Luo De wasn't intentionally making things difficult; he just already had one iron mine to manage, and a silver mine waiting to be developed.

Before having enough manpower, he didn't intend to open a second iron mine.

Moreover, regarding the location of the iron mine, if he really wanted to know, he could just bring people to the foot of the Black Stone Mountain Range to search himself.

Not worth trading grain for.

Currently, what Luo De valued most was grain, which couldn't be easily distributed to outsiders.

Grain pertains to life and death survival. Luo De's grain is only for supporting his main army.

For such variables as the Snow Rabbit People, Luo De did not want to easily provide grain for trade, particularly since he had never sold grain to outsiders.

Luo De's decisive refusal left Xue Rui momentarily at a loss for words.

She didn't know what to do for a moment.

"Then... how can you sell us grain?"

Xue Rui cautiously asked, her azure eyes filled with nervousness.

"I will only provide grain to those who serve me, obeying all my commands for at least five years."

Luo De looked at Xue Rui and said straightforwardly:

"If you want food, now is the time to tell me what you can do for me that will make me willing to provide grain to you."

At this moment, Luo De resembled an interviewer.

The Snow Rabbit People must demonstrate a sufficiently submissive attitude and show their own value.

Xue Rui glanced at her companions nearby, thought for a moment, then answered: "We can work for you! We know herbs!"

Xue Rui quickly added: "We have always lived in the mountains and fields, and we know many herbs!"

Luo De shook his head slightly: "That's not considered a special ability."

"We are very resistant to cold, we can go out and be active in winter, and we can also find game and hunt for you!"

Xue Rui eagerly added.

"That does count as some ability, but not highly valuable."

Luo De frowned slightly, and pursued, "Are you good at fighting? Do you have strong warriors or fighters?"

If the Snow Rabbit People could fight in winter, they would become an extraordinary force.