Chapter 9 The Census in full swing

The census of Old Ford was not going well. For the residents of Idal, the census was really a word I had never heard of before. Because it was unfamiliar, it was a little overwhelmed.

Old Ford arched his body, waiting in the study, waiting for his master's instructions.

"About how many have you counted?" Bruno asked with a frown.

"The serfs have been counted, but the civilians have only counted less than one-third." Old Ford looked ashamed, "I told people to register door-to-door as you direct, but most people don't know the meaning of the census. There are even many stupid civilians who think they are going to fight, and there are some panic in the city."

"But the most important thing is that some gopher hooligans are disobeying discipline and wandering around, and even beat the person in charge of registration."

"Oh, I should have expected that there are always some stupid guys in this world who don't know what I have done," Bruno sighed with regret. "Think about it, if the Lord has mastered the detailed population information in our territory and learned about the work that each of them is suitable for, then once someone is unemployed and has no source of living, can we use this information to help them find new employers?"

"It seems...that's the case." Old Ford thought for a while and nodded thoughtfully.

"It's nothing. I've spent so much energy to help them, but they don't appreciate it. How can these stupid guys be worthy of their conscience? When you conduct a census, you must tell them clearly so that they can understand that I'm trying to alleviate frictional unemployment caused by information asymmetry in the labor market... Of course, more importantly, let them know my good intentions and understand how open and selfless I, the Count who is dedicated to the people, are... "

"Information asymmetry? And... what friction?"

Although Old Ford could hear Bruno's words clearly, after connecting them, he didn't understand much. What is frictional unemployment?

He understood the following words, but he was nothing more than praising Bruno's noble character, but the previous point... Old Ford was really confused.

"Ahem, this doesn't matter... In short, the census must be completed as soon as possible, and not only must it be completed, but no mistakes can occur. If it is not soft, then be tough. I will send you the soldiers led by the Count to you. If someone is still silly and does not register or even make trouble, break their legs!"

"Also, all registered civilians can receive a copper plate and the serfs will also send it. The last two days must be completed. As for those who cause trouble, the Regent Council will recruit fifty civilians, so they will recruit them. In my opinion, the reason why they have free time to cause trouble is because I am too kind and let them eat too much."

Bruno said in a deep voice.

Old Ford reported in his heart and said, "The Regent Council said that it is a civilian who must believe in the church. Most of the troublemakers are bedbugs hiding in the dark, so where do you have any faith..."

"If you don't believe, you will win until they believe. Not only will they believe, but they will always be grateful for the kindness of the church. Not only should the church's scriptures be remembered in mind, but also the noble lord's high respect for the Regent and the church."

"I understand, sir." Lao Fu nodded and said affirmatively.

"If there is nothing to do, go and do it immediately."

Old Ford hesitated for a moment, and said, "Master, I heard from someone that you want to build a... garden?"

"What Shabi told you?" Bruno asked lightly.

"yes."

"You are here to persuade me too. Actually, I can guess that it's nothing more than that kind of nonsense, such as insufficient food and insufficient money."

"But... Master, if you really want to build it, food is indeed the biggest problem."

In fact, Bruno also knew that food was the biggest problem that stopped him. For the serfs, as long as they had a bite of food, the whole family would not starve to death, so they would not care whether they were asked to work or farm.

"I will solve the problem of food... I will definitely not let the serfs demolish and build big when they are hungry."

"With your words, I'll feel relieved." Old Ford replied in a low voice. Although he still didn't believe it, he could do anything. After all, Bruno is the master of this territory.

Old Ford left, but Bruno frowned and sat there.

Old Ford's worries are not unreasonable, but for Bruno, there is no solution.

"I hope... the messy methods I heard in my previous life are reliable..."

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Sure enough, when the soldiers of Idal left the barracks next to the lord castle and entered Idal under the leadership of their respective commanders, the census suddenly became orderly.

Old John is one of the few blacksmiths in Idal. At the beginning of the census, due to various rumors on the streets and alleys, he almost dodged when he saw the officials in charge of demographics, fearing that he would be arrested and suffer something bad.

But today, not only were there many announcements about the census posted on the side of the road, but even in places with dense crowds, there were officials from the Earl's leaders making loud speeches.

Although he, like the officials in charge of the preaching, could not understand what frictional unemployment is, and even more so, what information asymmetry means, he finally understood that this was a good thing.

After all, you can get a copper plate after registration, and once you have no source of life, it is said that you can find a new job with the help of Lord Earl.

In addition to one woman, there are three dolls in my family. In this way, it will add up to five copper coins, which is heavy in my hand, which is enough for my family to use for a week.

Now it is no longer a door-to-door count by the officials. The civilians in Idar lined up in front of the temporary prefabricated houses built in the middle of the city, fearing that they would not be able to get the copper plate if they came too late.

Old John came early, so he lined up in a relatively high position. In addition, the soldiers wearing armor maintained order, so the crowd was not crowded or pushed. After all... everyone was dressed in tatters, and some people still had a strange smell. It was not very pleasant to get together, so naturally they wouldn't crowd me.

When it was his turn, the official asked without raising his head: "Can you read and write?"

"No." Old John scratched his head and said.

"Then I'll ask, you answer, you must remember that everything must be answered truthfully. We will send someone to randomly check in the future. Once someone finds that someone is lying or concealing the report, the whole family will be regarded as serfs."

"I understand, I understand." Old John shivered and replied tremblingly.

Soon, the Earl's subordinates raised questions one by one, such as age, address, work, skills, etc., and Old John also answered them one by one.

When the answer was finished, the officer in charge of the inquiry placed five copper plates on the table, and Old John quickly took them carefully.

Old John felt very happy when he held several brand new copper plates in his palm like a baby.

Lord Earl is such a kind person!

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