Throne of Vientiane Civilization

After seeing that these brats were all honest, John's face looked a little better.

"Anyway, let's wait until everyone comes back to discuss this matter."

After dark, the wood elves all returned to their dormitories, and at John's call, they quickly gathered together.

Without any nonsense, John quickly told them what happened during the day.

When the wood elves learned about this, they were immediately in an uproar.

Seeing the somewhat chaotic situation, John remained silent. Such a big matter must be discussed by everyone.

This state lasted for about ten minutes, and the voices of the wood elves discussing gradually became quieter, and then the pairs of eyes looked at John, who was standing at the front, in sync.

Seeing this, John spoke slowly...

"I have said everything that needs to be said. Now let me confirm everyone's thoughts and raise their hands if they want to apply to become an official citizen of Dazhou."

As soon as he finished speaking, his hand suddenly went up.

Without even counting, John could confirm that the number of tribesmen who had this idea had easily exceeded half.

This situation is normal. After all, those who come here are the younger generation of the clan, and their acceptance is much higher than that of the older generation.

Not to mention that they have all been living in Dazhou for a while, and all of them are basically used to it.

At the same time, they become official citizens of the Great Zhou Dynasty. While their obligations have not changed much, their benefits have been greatly improved. Who wouldn't want that?

"Those who don't want to apply raise their hands."

However, faced with this option, the situation in front of him surprised John.

Because those tribesmen who didn’t raise their hands before didn’t raise their hands now either.

Faced with this situation, after a brief moment of shock, John quickly reacted.

It seems that this means that it doesn't matter whether you apply or not. To put it bluntly, it means following the crowd. At this time, John has an idea.

"Okay, I roughly understand everyone's thoughts. I will take leave tomorrow and go back to talk to the clan leader about this matter."

John's leave went very smoothly. The next morning, after breakfast, he caught a carriage going to the mine to transport goods, and the journey back to the village went smoothly.

Since the younger generation are working in Green Forest City to make money, the village is much quieter than before.

Looking at John who came back suddenly, Locke, as the patriarch, was stunned for a moment, but he didn't think too much.

In Locke's view, compared to the gang of brats, including Sean, who didn't let him worry, John was quite mature and steady, and he was considered the most reassuring among the younger generation.

"John, why are you back suddenly?"

"There's something going on, patriarch, let's go inside and talk about it."

After entering the room, John didn't waste any time and directly told them how they could apply to become official citizens of Da Zhou. After listening, Locke frowned slightly.

"According to you, becoming a citizen of Dazhou has almost only benefits for us."

"As of now, that's correct."

John nodded.

"We work and make money in Green Forest City, and we have to abide by the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty. It doesn't matter whether we are a formal citizen or not. Once we become a formal citizen, the welfare benefits will be better. Everyone now prefers to become a formal citizen."

John was quite thoughtful in doing things. Before coming back, he first understood the thoughts of the tribesmen. Locke was not surprised by this.

"What about you, John, what do you think of this matter?"

Faced with the patriarch who posed the problem to him, John was not pretentious and directly expressed his thoughts.

"Before we became official citizens, although the welfare benefits were poor, we and Da Zhou were equal in terms of status. Once we became official citizens of Da Zhou, in terms of status, we were subordinates of the Emperor of Da Zhou. "

Locke did not show any surprise when he heard this. Apparently, he had also thought of this question, and at the same time motioned for John to continue.

"In my opinion, the focus now is whether this level of identity is important, or whether this level of identity is important compared with the benefits we receive after becoming official citizens."

John's summary of this issue was quite accurate, and even Locke felt that the other party's summary was better than his own.

After all, he lives in an environment like Green Forest City. Compared with Locke, who has always stayed in the village, his mind is much more flexible.

"So, John, do you think it's important?"

John himself has actually thought about this question all the way, and now he has obviously got the answer!

"If I had gone to work in Green Forest City, I might not have been able to answer this question, but for me now, the answer is not important."

John said this answer with a determination that even Locke could not understand.

Without waiting for Locke to ask further questions, John himself spoke first.

"We used to live freely in the forest. We couldn't say whether our life was good or bad. After all, there was no comparison."

"Now, we abide by the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty and work in Green Forest City. At the same time, everyone is willing to stay in Green Forest City. Although in Green Forest City, we are not as free as in the forest, our lives have become better. ”

At this point, there is no need to continue talking, the answer is already very obvious.

When those brats didn't come back several times throughout the year and just wanted to stay in Green Forest City, they had already made a choice in their hearts.

After a few seconds of silence, Locke slowly exhaled a long breath.

"Let me confirm again, after becoming a formal citizen of Da Zhou, you still belong to the Wood Elves, these two identities do not conflict?"

"Yes, I went to the window of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to consult."

After getting this answer, Locke nodded.

"Okay, I agree."

After saying these six words, Locke's mood was not as heavy as he expected, and on the contrary, he felt as if he had unloaded an invisible burden, and the whole person became relaxed.

"Then what else do you want to tell the tribe leader?"

"Let those stinky boys abide by the law and do their work well! After becoming a formal citizen of Da Zhou, if they commit crimes again, Da Zhou will punish them according to the law, but there is no need to ask me again! Think about it yourself!"

"I've made a note, and I will definitely pass this message on to you."

At this point, John paused.

"Then tribe leader, you..."

Although the words were not finished, the meaning was already very clear.

Hearing this, Locke showed a trace of entanglement on his face, and then couldn't help asking...

"Are you really living so well in Green Forest City? More comfortable than in the village?"

"It seems. Yes."

John didn't dare to say it too firmly.

Locke, who heard this meaning, was speechless.

"Okay, I'll think about it again, you go back to work."