The number of people who came to receive the second meal was more, but fortunately, the three of them had been waiting in the square and grabbed a more advanced position.
It wasn't until he actually joined the queue that Snake Ya didn't understand why these fences were set up around the wooden platform. The speaker on the platform was replaced by a different person, who was still chattering about the new policy. He probably had to listen to him before he got the oatmeal. Nagging nonstop.
The crowd slowly advanced, and after waiting for about half an hour, he finally circled behind the wooden platform.
"Stretch out the back of your right hand," said the guard waiting here.
After Snake Teeth did the same, the other party pressed a seal on the back of his hand.
"Next."
The wooden fences spread out to both sides here, forming an open area, but the queue still did not end. Under the guidance of the guards, everyone took the wooden bowls in turn, made porridge, and went to the other end to drink porridge and put the bowls. It's hard to believe that such an orderly order was created by ordinary civilians and rats.
Snake Tooth looked back at the long queue behind him, and a sense of absurdity rose in his heart, as if they were not begging for alms from others, but completing a solemn ceremony.
"What did he print on us?" Tiger Claw stuck his head out from behind, "It can't be wiped off."
"Probably to prevent us from queuing again after we finish our porridge," he pouted.
There are tall tents on the periphery of the open space. Through the firelight, you can see that many people are busy inside. From time to time, someone will carry the heavy wooden barrels to the long wooden table by the fence, and then the guards will distribute the food to everyone. They were all cooked fresh, and when the steaming porridge was poured into the bowl, Snake Ya's hands couldn't help but tremble slightly.
How long has it been since he tasted hot food
The wheat porridge is not thick, and there are no vegetable leaves or seasonings added, but just the white porridge noodles and the overflowing fragrance made his saliva swell. Compared with the black bread mixed with stones and chaff, the food in the bowl made him experience the sweetness that he had not seen for a long time.
Oops, my eyes are starting to get sore again.
Not caring about burning his tongue, Snake Tooth drank a bowl of white porridge in two or three times, and licked the bottom of the bowl clean. Although he had the urge to run back and ask for another bowl, but seeing the guards watching around him, he finally gave up the idea. Reluctantly putting the wooden bowl into the designated basin, he followed the crowd out of the fenced area.
There is actually a wooden platform at the exit, and the preacher on it is answering the questions of the crowd enthusiastically.
Probably because there was warm food in the stomach, and even the cold wind blowing was not as cold as before, the three of Sheya couldn't help slowing down, and followed the crowd to slowly lean towards the wooden platform.
"Why do you ask His Royal Highness why he put relief food? That's a good question!" The man said dancing, "Because His Royal Highness is determined to completely remove the rats in the fortress. Those who are threatened by rats and have to obey them for food have to obey. The subjects can be completely liberated and no longer have to be threatened by them! At the same time, some families who do not have enough food can also use this to tide over the difficulties! This is His Highness's kindness!"
"But you said before that the wheat porridge will only end in the evil moon, so what will you do after that?" Someone asked loudly.
The sound of the scene suddenly calmed down a lot, most people will be waiting for the other party's answer, and Snake Fang also pricked up his ears.
"It's easy! You can feed yourself!" the preacher laughed.
"You... feed yourself?"
"I don't know how to farm."
"Sir, can you speak more clearly?"
"Don't worry, let me tell you slowly!" He waved his hand, "After the evil moon is over, Changsong Fortress and Border Town will be merged into a new city, and the land in the middle will need a lot of workers to reclaim and build, this is what you support. Work on your own! Work, only labor can create wealth, and only labor can change your destiny! You will receive a stable salary, which can not only support yourself, but also your family! At the same time, His Highness promised that anyone who has an official Those who work will be accepted as citizens of the new city!"
His words caused a wave in the crowd, and Snake Fang felt his heart beating fast.
"Yes, I know what you are thinking," the preacher said loudly, "there are quite a few rats among you... or rather, city people who are forced to become rats, but it doesn't matter, through labor, you will get New students no longer have to live secretly in the dark underground, and they don’t have to worry about being sent to the gallows one day. You can rely on your own hands in exchange for legitimate rewards, whether it’s food, clothing… or even a shelter from the wind. Rain's abode!"
"Sir... as long as you are willing to work?"
He smiled and nodded, "His Royal Highness wants more than tens of thousands of people, so... Yes, as long as you are willing to work."
Snake tooth suddenly felt that he seemed to understand something.
…
In the next few days, the three of them would go to the central square to pick up the porridge at noon, and more and more townspeople went to hear the news, occupying almost half of the open space in the square. Of course, some people are not here for food, they just want to witness the end of the black street mouse.
The fortress is like a festival almost every day.
When the noon porridge is finished, the other side of the square is followed by trials and executions.
Just as the woman in white robe said... No mouse could escape their pursuit. Snake teeth saw Kanash's figure during the trial. His face was pale, and he knelt on the execution platform and trembled slightly. looks like.
Then, in the roar of the iron pipe, his head was shattered.
In addition to Kanash, there are many big names who have only heard their names.
For example, the bloody hand, such as the iron crow, such as the ripper... are all famous kings in the black street. Their performance is not much better than Kanash. The death of each rat king will cause people to cheer enthusiastically. At the end, the onlookers cheered the slogan of Long Live His Royal Highness and sent off the criminals to be executed.
On the fourth day, Snake Teeth saw Joe again, he seemed to be fully recovered, and the four embraced in excitement.
"Where have you been these days?"
"I don't know," Joe shook his head. "At that time, my head was in a daze. When I woke up, I was already lying in a tent, and my head didn't hurt anymore. Then I would eat and sleep until the fever subsided. … There were several patients like me there, and the porridge even had jerky in it, and I almost swallowed my tongue for the first time.”
"There is such a good thing?" Tiger Claw stared, "Damn, I want to contract a cold epidemic!"
"Anyway, it's good to survive," Aoi said with relief.
After everyone sighed, Sheya suddenly said, "When the evil moon is over, I want to find a job."
"Maybe those nobles are just fooling us, and maybe there will be various additional requirements at that time," Hupao said, "Look at the soldiers and police officers of the Second Army who have begun to recruit, all require A fixed address, a clean life, no crime, and even stealing is not allowed, and we are not taken into account at all."
Snake Tooth shook his head and did not answer. The things mentioned in the announcement were becoming a reality little by little, and he realized that the so-called new city of His Royal Highness might be far beyond his imagination. In these short and long days, he has gradually felt the changes.
If what the preacher says is true, can he also gain a small foothold in the new town? If she can get rid of her identity as a mouse, she won't be embarrassed when she sees White Paper again, right? (.)