Mountain and Forest Kingdom

There are many others who have received Bitter Winter’s condolences.

It was a smooth year, nothing major happened, and no one died due to the war.

Grain production in various places has increased, and Western countries have also sent gifts and goods, gradually filling up the warehouses that were about to be squandered due to the war.

This year of rest and recuperation has brought about prosperity in many aspects including population, economy, and culture.

Last year's new clothes were not worn out yet. Although many families have children this year, the demand for new clothes is actually not that high, which has alleviated the increasingly tight demand for fabrics to a certain extent.

Except for elves, few people have been introduced from outside in the past two years, so most of the farmers who have become rich have a certain risk tolerance and have accumulated some reserves to fight against severe cold and natural disasters.

In Oak City, Lawrence looked at the bill handed over by Salil and couldn't help but sigh.

"Productivity has not developed much yet, and the increase in seasoning and food production was only a little bit, and it was eaten up by a group of greedy elves."

Salil directly suggested: "Then drive them into the forest?"

Lawrence became even more helpless, "I can't do such a thing. Many elves are pregnant with my children, and I have accepted their refuge. The good relationship we have established cannot be destroyed because of the current problem."

Salil wanted to know the answer, "What should we do now? The candies, soy sauce, wine and seasonings produced this year are only half as much as last year. It's obviously a lot, but there are thousands more elves, and I can't share them with anyone. happy."

Lawrence smiled and comforted: "There are only one or two hundred elves in our castle. The other elves are either in the village or at the Snow Mountain Castle."

"Not all elves need to be raised by me. Stella is working hard to persuade those elves to be self-reliant and build towns in the mountains and forests."

Saryl often felt that Lawrence was naive and had all kinds of unreasonable ideas.

"They are not stupid. They just let the good life come and go to the forest to start over. Since they have surrendered, why don't they eat yours?"

Lawrence couldn't defeat Salil, Salil was starting from logic, and Lawrence just wanted to comfort her not to worry.

"Just do more next year. Even if you do it now, it's still too late." Lawrence gave a practical solution. "Even if it's winter outside, it's as warm as spring in our castle. There are a lot of things we can do."

"If you want to eat, you have to work. I work every day and often go to the fields to work. The elves also have to do things."

"They have excellent abilities given by God. It would be so sad if they only had to eat and not work every day."

“Even nuns in a convent have to work every day.”

"I will set some plans and goals for each elf, including those who are pregnant, how much work to do and how much to eat every day."

"It's okay if you don't want to talk to others, just do things honestly. In the future, we will also use points to purchase various food and supplies in the castle."

“There needs to be a clear hierarchy.”

Lawrence decided to create a hierarchical system in the castle. If he continued to enjoy the mistress treatment as long as women had a relationship with him, then the current resources would not be enough.

No matter what the system is, it must be divided into levels. Without levels, the consumption of resources cannot be clarified.

Even ordinary farmers have a clear hierarchy, and there are rules for who eats meat and who drinks soup.

When there were more resources, there was no need for this. Now that there are not enough resources, it must be done.

When there is enough resources for everyone to consume, there will naturally be no need to continue.

Lawrence was full of action and quickly concentrated the food and resources that were originally available for women to squander at will, reducing these people's unrestricted demands and squandering.

Although they were a little dissatisfied, the elves had not forgotten the memories of their time in the forest, so they accepted the life of still having enough to eat and drink, and did not object to the witchcraft research and work they had promised.

After the elves know how to make various foods, they will make the corresponding seasonings and props themselves. From simply asking for them, they have become producers, processors, manufacturers, and consumers.

When the new year came, Lawrence had more candy and clothes to reward the maids than expected.

After the long night came, Lawrence specially created a room inlaid with a large number of lighting stones for pregnant women to bask in the sun.

These holy light stones absorb a lot of sunlight, and the light intensity is relatively soft. As long as they are not exposed to the sun for too long, there will be no problem.

Catherine's child was born successfully, and Lawrence named him Aesop.

The long night is the favorite season for little girls.

While chatting with Dana in the living room one night, Lawrence suddenly discovered that Tim standing not far away was already very tall, surpassing Emma in height.

On the contrary, Clara and Lolita next to Tim were still two girls, one older and one younger.

"Emma." Lawrence called Emma.

Emma came over and asked respectfully: "Master, what are your orders?"

"Sit down and chat." Lawrence motioned for Emma to sit down.

"Yes." Emma sat on the sofa on the other side.

Lawrence thought: "I remember that when I first came here, Tim was still drinking milk in your arms. Now that Tim is fourteen or fifteen years old, do you plan to keep this child here, or go out and get married?"

Emma was very frank, "Tim is not a pretty child, nor is she very smart. If she goes outside, she will definitely live an unfortunate life like me in the past, so I beg you to let her stay with me. Keep up the good work for you.”

"Yes." Lawrence agreed gently, and then added: "Tim is the child I watched grow up. I take care of her more than others, whether it is getting married, going to a convent to become a nun, or continuing to be by my side. You can be a maid."

"She can change her mind at any time and choose a life she thinks is better."

Emma showed a sad expression, "Master, I prefer you to choose a path for her. I told Bull about Tim, and Bull told me that your excessive kindness and freedom will make the children lose their way to the right path." Chance."

"They are destined to not have one-tenth of your wisdom. Rather than letting immature women choose their path, your intervention is the most merciful gift."

"That kid Tim isn't smart, and I'm not smart either. We can't choose the path that's best for us. It's not easy. It's really hard."

Lawrence was educated by Emma and finally realized his mistake.

Wumu is actually similar. It can be said that he chose the path himself, but in fact he knew what the right path was from the beginning.

If he had not respected Emma's choice and asked Um to receive training like Beow, Um would not have become the waste he is now.

If she had said it, Emma would have supported it instead of making up her own mind.

The same is true for Bull's children. Lawrence never interfered with their own choices, but neither Bull nor Emma... chose the right direction for their children.

"Then let Tim stay and work in the kitchen for a few years. Clara and Lolita will also help in the kitchen. In a few years, he will be your deputy and learn the management of the manor and the castle."

Emma stood up and bowed excitedly to Lawrence, "Thank you, Master!"

Lawrence said with emotion: "You're welcome. Let's continue to sit down and chat. This matter should be regarded as my New Year's gift to you. You will never be alone with me." (End of Chapter)