Early March, Salant Baron Fief.
Weigan Village had recently been conquered as well, bringing the population of the Salant Baron Fief to around four hundred. As the population grew, more of the mist dispersed, revealing more land that could be cultivated.
Haboba truly possessed exceptional talent as a lord. At present, the Salant Baron Fief was divided into four classes: nobles and priests, free citizens, tenant farmers, and slaves!
To begin with the nobles and priests, these consisted only of Haboba's family and the mages and priests in the group.
The free citizens were all those who had followed them, including quite a few descendants of noble families. Until they advanced in rank, they could not receive noble titles. Besides, there was no land available to grant them yet.
And the tenant farmers and slaves?
It was simple. Aside from the blacksmith, everyone from Little Stone Village had become a tenant farmer.
Meanwhile, the inhabitants of Weigan Village, conquered the previous week, had become slaves.
Although both villages had been conquered only half a month apart, the people of Little Stone Village were allowed limited freedom of movement and received relatively good food. The people of Weigan Village, however, were forced by their warrior guards to fell trees and build wooden houses, receiving very little food.
This stark contrast immediately split the conquered people into two factions, even making them hostile toward one another. The people of Little Stone Village felt fortunate and became even more obedient.
Thus, their rule grew secure.
Bishop Kanrongpa also issued an order. "Through prayer, I received knowledge bestowed by our god. Towns pleasing to him should be orderly and have sewers. Rubbish must be collected in one place to avoid polluting the water, and there should be gardens between the houses."
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