I built a manor in the Middle Ages

Chapter 59 Taking in
Provence
Isn't that Ryan's hometown too?

Are these people from the same hometown as Ryan?
Luc stroked his beard. He didn't know that Robert and Ryan were not in the same area. Ryan was closer to Lombardy.

The war between Lombardy and Provence lasted not just one or two years, but an extremely long history of war.

Because of the complex blood relationship, the leaders of the two lands often claim that they have the legal right to inherit each other's land, and wars break out at any time.

Especially Lombardy, which was obviously stronger than Provence. Ryan's home was attacked first. After a year, the greedy Lombardy continued to encroach on the land of Provence to the west, and finally it was Robert's family's turn.

After finding out the origins of the other party, Luke no longer had any interest in caring about him.

He pointed to the valley ahead with his whip and said, "Five days along this road, there is a place called Ward Village. You can live there."

After finding out about the other party's situation, Luke did think about taking them in. After all, he did have plans to expand his staff recently.

Just a woman, two children, and a man who could be tripped by bushes, which really didn't interest Luc.

Population is very valuable, but only if it can play its role, otherwise it will be useless.

It was just that Luc had no intention of recruiting him, but Robert waited until Luc finished speaking and then quickly bent down:
"Sir Knight, we are not going to Ward Village. My wife and children and I are afraid we cannot go that far. If you don't mind, we would like to follow you and live in your manor. Don't worry, I am a skilled farmer, my wife can cook, raise livestock and weave cloth, and my children, although small, can collect firewood and herd sheep for you. They are all capable little ones. We don't want money, we just want to eat wheat porridge. We are willing to give you all our wealth, all the food we grow and all the cloth we weave. Please, kind and generous sir, accept us."

Common people have their own wisdom. It was because he had encountered too many cold-blooded and ruthless lords that Robert was extremely surprised by Luc's performance.

Accordingly, instead of going to an unknown manor to make a living, why not follow this more benevolent lord?

Yes, Luc has not done anything extraordinary so far. He just spared their lives and gave them an egg, but this action has already made Robert grateful.

You know, there are not many lords who can treat civilians as human beings.
Robert knew that he had nothing now, so he simply "sold" his family at a low price to the mighty knight in front of him according to the requirements of slaves.

Looking at the four people who bowed down with Robert, Luc suppressed the words that he was not a noble.

"what's your name?"

"Robert, sir."

"Robert, what else can you do besides farming?"

Hearing the urgency in Luc's words, Robert racked his brains, but sadly discovered that he seemed to know nothing except farming.
"Huh~ Fine, since you're from the same hometown as Ryan, I'll take you in."

"but!"

Luke patted the Knight Sword Road at the ecstatic family:

"From now on, everything you own belongs to me, including your lives. My estate is under construction, and I won't keep idle people. No matter who you are, even your daughter, you must work, even if it's just to collect eggs from the chicken coop."

"understand!"

Seeing Robert nodding repeatedly, Luc said no more and rode his horse to the sickle to pick it up. This sickle would be his private property from then on.

Leading the family of four back along the Agate River, Luc cooperated with little Charlie to shoot two hares with a bow and arrow, and asked Robert to carry them, and they rushed back to the cabin at noon.

……

"Move the feed out. You'll live there from now on." Luc pointed to his old house and said, "You can consider building a new house later, but you'll need to build it yourself."

"Thank you, sir, thank you, sir!"

Robert looked at the cellar-like house with shining eyes. Although it was not as good as the thatched house he lived in before, it had a bed and a fireplace, which made the four people who had been busy for half a year finally feel at ease.

I made a pot of oatmeal and asked Robert to take it over himself.

Luc tied up the horse and walked back to the cabin with Ryan, who looked surprised.

"Who are these people, sir?"

Sitting on the bench, he picked up a piece of black bread, accompanied by kvass, cheese, roasted rabbit and a bowl of hot vegetable soup, and while eating, he told Ryan what happened in the morning.

Ryan opened his mouth wide. He had never expected that it was his fellow villager. "So, they will be your slaves like me from now on?"

"Do you still think you are a slave?"

Luc glanced at Ryan, who was also holding a piece of barbecue and sitting across from him. "You are the person I trust the most. Their status cannot be the same as yours. From now on, besides me, you will be the person with the highest status in this valley. Put away your childish side from now on, and don't let Robert's family look down on you."

"From now on, declare to the outside world that you are my follower!"

Ryan had never been clear whether Luc was a noble or not. Even though Luc had clearly told him that he was a commoner from the first day he was bought, Ryan was still skeptical. Now, when he heard that he was Luc's follower, he opened his mouth and finally nodded.

Regardless of whether he is a real noble or not, in Ryan's heart, Luc is more talented than the average knight.

Robert and his family rested for about two days. Just as they had recovered some strength, they were called out by Luc and assigned some light work.

Once Robert fully recovers, he will devote himself to his own production business.

As I said, I may ensure that they have enough food and clothing, but I will never support a lazy person!
"Pheasant, I'm planning to hatch a nest of chicks soon. Mary, you'll be in charge. Remember to feed the goats every day. Also, remember to fill the wooden bucket with water, clean my room on time, and if Ryan calls you, you should go and cook with him."

"Yes sir."

Mary nodded and agreed, holding up a broom that Ryan had made for her overnight using straw and sticks.

"Robert, since you're a farmer, then go back to your old ways. I'll assign you a hoe, and you and Ryan will weed my fields and fertilize them. Don't ask me what fertilization is. Since you begged me to take you in, just follow my orders. Ryan will teach you if you don't understand."

Ryan has gradually accepted the fertilization, or in other words, he has been believed in the so-called miracle in the name of God by Luc. In a sense, Ryan, who has begun to believe in himself unconditionally, can now be regarded as a true confidant.

After drinking the warm porridge and heating the fireplace, Robert, whose fever was not too serious due to hunger, has recovered. He keeps nodding and looks honest and obedient.

But whether they are truly honest or not, it will take time to test.

Luc looked at the forest that had been expanded by manpower and thought that after a while, perhaps a larger project could be put on schedule.

For example, digging a well.

(End of this chapter)