Mountain and Forest Kingdom

Lawrence's instructions needed someone to implement them. When Bull from the monastery learned about Lawrence's plan, he quickly found Lawrence.

"Prophet, I think your treatment of those prostitutes is not in line with our teachings."

Before Lawrence left Dumu Port, when he saw Bull coming to oppose him, he nodded gently, "Sit down and chat slowly. Is it still snowing outside?"

"Yes, prophet of mercy." Bull took off his cotton coat and walked to the warm fireplace with Lawrence to sit down.

The maid came over and hung Bull's clothes near the radiator so that Bull could wear warm clothes when he left.

Lawrence and Bull sat across from each other, Lawrence on the sofa and Bull on the bearskin chair brought in by the maids.

"I have been studying this matter in the afternoon and have no idea about the weather changes outside. I just have time to spend the night here tonight to understand the specific situation."

"The doctrine you are talking about is asking those prostitutes to donate money to the monastery? I don't think it violates our doctrine. The monastery has always accepted donations from all regions, even from our enemies."

Lawrence thought that asking prostitutes to donate money was nothing. Since the establishment of the monastery, the majority of the monastery's income has come from foreign forces.

Prostitutes are actually not that discriminated against in the Ice Land.

Prostitutes in civilized societies are discriminated against because of their morals.

In the land of ice, there is no morality and no sexual shame. Therefore, the restrictions on the profession of prostitutes are only Lawrence's own request that domestic women not to engage in this industry. It is not that domestic women are unwilling to engage in this industry.

Etiquette, justice, integrity and shame are all developed slowly. The time is still too short at present, and the awareness of loyalty still needs a generation of subtle influence.

Only when some people begin to assert themselves and pursue loyalty will prostitutes be ostracized by social trends.

Lawrence thought well, but Bull said directly: "No! I think what is violated is our core teachings. You force those prostitutes to only work for five hours, which is inconsistent with our teachings of more work and more."

"You must give a reasonable explanation, otherwise I don't know how to explain the prohibition of other people's labor. Is it just because those people make more money?"

Bull looked at Lawrence, waiting for Lawrence's answer.

Lawrence frowned, "I think prostitutes work for more than five hours, which is harmful to their bodies."

Bull didn't want to speak loudly and asked seriously: "Do blacksmiths, soldiers, sailors, dock workers and many farmers also have to observe this kind of benevolent behavior that I don't understand?"

Lawrence would regard Bull as a friend, and Bull also understood Lawrence's thoughts, and even more clearly understood that Lawrence often had kindness that was incomprehensible.

"It's so troublesome..." Lawrence sighed. When he wanted to do something, he would often find that it would cause more things.

Especially in administration, many things will cause countless troubles. After dealing with the troubles caused by governance, the behavior of solving troubles will cause more troubles that need to be solved.

Lawrence pondered why this was the case and quickly understood the importance of morality and atmosphere.

In fact, many things do not need to be solved perfectly, they just need to be kept to a level that everyone can accept.

For example, the prostitute incident this time, in a period of development when various moral and economic and social systems are not yet complete, it is better to be crude rather than detailed.

As long as the murderer is solved and the prostitutes are told not to show off their wealth, the problem will be solved for a long time, and during this period of time these past troubles will be solved due to development.

For example, the income of prostitutes increased sharply because sailors from all over the world gathered here during the period before Eternal Night. In addition, this period was the time when wallets were fattest, so they earned more.

In fact, it only takes a few days for things to calm down, and whether it's men's wallet-mindedness or prostitutes' behavior of showing off their wealth, they will be stopped by their circles.

This matter should not be handled by oneself, and should be handled in a high-profile manner.

But now that it’s out, we can’t just ignore it.

Lawrence quickly said: "The wealth and ostentation of these women have brought disaster. My people have to work during the day, so I must ask them to only engage in this kind of business at night."

"Five hours refers to the period from evening to night. I will only provide patrols and protection during this period, and I don't want them to affect the normal rest of nearby residents."

"From four o'clock in the afternoon to nine o'clock in the evening, these are the working hours I have designated for these interracial women. If they and the people behind them are unwilling to abide by the rules I set, they must leave here. They have affected my children. civil."

After hearing Lawrence's explanation, Bull quickly lowered his head respectfully, "Yes, Prophet, I think this is in line with our teachings."

Lawrence didn't really need to explain anything, but he had always had the habit of negotiating with Bull and others.

Whether it is Boer or an elf wizard, or a craftsman, a shipbuilder, or a farmer in the fields, they are all qualified to ask Lawrence questions.

Some people can convince Lawrence, some can't.

Usually Lawrence would not listen to the other party if he could find the perfect explanation and excuse.

If you can't find an excuse or explanation, and you think the other person is right, you will admit your mistake and won't save face.

This time, he found an explanation. He didn't think so much at the beginning, but after coming up with an explanation that everyone could accept, he didn't change his order.

Although things could continue, Lawrence stayed in Dum Port for a few more days.

While reminiscing with noble merchants from all over the world, understanding the outside world and customs and culture, he learned about the recent changes in the brothel through his subordinates.

After the death of the brothel and the alarm of the managers of Dum Port and the great prophet, the nobles of the brothel quickly fined and punished the prostitutes.

Some women's business hours were cancelled as a punishment and replaced by young foreign women.

Although these behind-the-scenes nobles are willing to make money, they are more afraid of angering the managers and rulers here, and they quickly spend money to donate to atone for their sins.

A group of prostitutes and show-offs will sink like waves, just like the times are gone, and newcomers will soon find that there are many more troublesome rules on the walls and in the daily lectures.

Through this incident, Lawrence realized that he could not rush for success, and must respect the acceptance and development capabilities of the times.

There was no need to worry about foreign affairs. Lawrence gave up his indifferent kindness and transferred his kindness to those troublesome people to his own children. He took time to visit the families of the soldiers who had contributed to the southern battlefield. (End of this chapter)