I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

Chapter 132 The True Lord of the Holy Land!
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A stable family makes everyone more stable and gives them a greater sense of belonging to Frostleaf Town.

"It seems our territory will soon be thriving with people."

Rod said with a smile.

Rhodes was pleased to see this.

"Yes, sir, many of the soldiers' wives have recently become pregnant. I've also noticed that many women in the territory have slightly protruding bellies."

Rod smiled and nodded.

In winter, there is plenty of time, and people have less time to work, so they spend the rest of their time indoors.

With a warm kang (heated brick bed) and a roaring fireplace, after a satisfying meal, it's natural to look for something else to do.

In addition, with the added attribute of Rhodes' rampant reproduction, women easily became pregnant.

However, this reminded Rhodes of a crucial question.

In this era, the probability of complications during childbirth is still relatively high.

Rhodes felt he should develop some medicines for pregnant women, and also improve his progress in potion-making beginner level.

Rhodes can research truly effective drugs, and as long as they take effect, the progress can be accelerated.

The key question is: what kind of drugs need to be developed to reduce the mortality rate?

Rhodes knew nothing about these things.

Of course, Rhodes didn't rack his brains on his own.

After having lunch at the military camp, Rhodes returned to the manor and summoned Luna, posing his questions to her.

"Thank you so much for your concern for pregnant women."

Luna bowed deeply to Rhodes with a solemn expression.

Then she shared some of her thoughts with Rod.

In places like the northern wilderness, the harsh weather can weaken pregnant women, and malnutrition can make them unable to support the development of the fetus.

Secondly, the lack of basic hygiene conditions leads to infections, and without professional midwives, many difficult births cannot be handled.

In winter, mobility is limited, and timely assistance may not be available in emergencies.

“I will take care of the nutrition problem. I will have Lawrence do a survey of pregnant women and then provide them with the appropriate nutritional subsidies.”

While thinking, Rhodes instructed, "As for the professional midwives, you will be in charge of training them, and you will also be responsible for recording the months of all pregnant women."

"I will have Lawrence set aside a special place for childbirth, to prepare a clean and warm environment for pregnant women nearing their due date, and to have trained maids take care of them."

"You'll be in charge of all of this, Luna."

"No problem, my lord!"

Luna was visibly moved, her eyes welling up with tears. "On behalf of all pregnant women, I thank you again!"

"Okay, you've thanked me twice already."

Rhodes waved his hand.
"As for the medicine, I will study it."

Rhodes had researched hemostatic and anti-infection agents for the soldiers; a few minor modifications would suffice.

"Go and make the arrangements quickly."

"Yes, my lord, I'll go right away."

Luna took her leave in a hurry.

Rhodes wasted no time and began developing the drug.

Rhodes' approach involves preventing miscarriage, replenishing blood, assisting with delivery, and disinfection and infection control.

He spent a week with Avril making a pregnancy-stabilizing tea using raspberry leaves, nettle leaves, and rosehips, mainly to strengthen the uterus, prevent premature birth, and help with natural childbirth.

Then there are qi-tonifying and nourishing medicines, calming and soothing medicines, and disinfection and cleaning kits made primarily of alcohol, mainly for use during childbirth.

In addition, Rhodes also researched some postpartum blood-replenishing tonics, all of which were added based on Luna's suggestions.

Rhodes had no idea that Luna was both a herbalist and a mother, and he listened to Luna's advice in everything.

The final product was a standard pregnancy toolkit, and all the recipes and ingredients were given to Luna.

After Luna received the configuration list and toolbox samples, she thanked Rhodes profusely once again.

Rhodes didn't pay any attention to it or think much of it.

After all, he wasn't trying to gain anyone's gratitude; he simply wanted to reduce the mortality rate in his territory so that it could develop in a healthy cycle.

However, he underestimated the importance of this thing in people's minds.

Because Lawrence was going to work with Luna to compile statistics and create birth records for pregnant women, Luna explained this to the pregnant women.

The pregnant woman repeatedly asked for the truth, and Luna patiently explained. Only after Lawrence brought her extra food did she believe it.

The news spread quickly throughout the territory.

"really?"

"Does the lord truly care about these matters?"

"What you're saying sounds too fake, doesn't it?"

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Weaving workshop.

At midday, a group of women taking their afternoon nap sat in the courtyard, talking quietly.

Most people looked on in disbelief after hearing what the pregnant woman said.

"fake?"

The pregnant woman raised her voice, "Could it be that the dried meat the lord gave me as a subsidy was also fake?"

The pregnant woman then stuffed the dried meat into her mouth.
"There are also all kinds of dried fruits and nuts at home. How could these be fake?"

"Lord Lawrence and Lady Luna told me themselves, and they even told me to go and collect my allowance next month!"

"My God!"

Hearing the pregnant woman's words, the women believed her somewhat, and gasps of surprise echoed through the air. Those working nearby also gathered around, asking what had happened.

After hearing everyone's descriptions, they couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

"My lord is so kind!"

"No one expected that we would have such a lord!"

"Damn it, Mark even wanted us to join him in rebelling against the lord, how stupid of him!"

The tall man transporting the materials spat, and the people around him echoed his sentiment.

"You're shocked by all this?"

The pregnant woman had her hands clasped on her belly, her face flushed.

"Also, the lord said that when we're about to give birth, there will be maids to serve us!"

"My God, people like us actually get to be served by maids?!"

The women around them exclaimed in amazement, their faces filled with disbelief.

But the subsidies have already been delivered, so why would they lie to everyone about what to say next?

My lord doesn't have the time or inclination for that!
"Of course, Lord Lawrence told me all of this himself!"

The pregnant woman nodded, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"What about us?"

A female slave working asked.

As soon as she finished speaking, Lawrence walked over, his boots making a rhythmic sound in the snow.

The women suddenly stopped talking and stood up to greet Lawrence.

"Barbara, I heard you're pregnant too?"

Lawrence looked at a woman with a slightly protruding belly in the corner and asked her.

"Yes, it is."

Barbara answered nervously, her hand unconsciously stroking her abdomen.

"Very good, I believe you have already heard about this system. Let me explain it to you in detail again."

Lawrence's voice was gentle and calm, with a hint of arrogance, but at this moment it was very warm.

He patiently explained the benefits for pregnant women to Barbara, making sure she understood every single one.

Those around Lawrence who heard his words were all dumbfounded, as if they couldn't believe their ears.

"My lord, my lord, do I, a slave, deserve such treatment?"

Barbara's voice trembled slightly.

"Aren't you pregnant?"

Lawrence countered with a question.

“Yes, yes,” the slave woman replied in a low voice.

"Then everyone will receive it. The lord said that everyone will receive this subsidy."

Lawrence said calmly:

"Remember your due date and report to our maternity ward when you are about to give birth. If you can't go by yourself, please have someone tell us in advance and we will come to pick you up."

Lawrence's casual style is like a ray of sunshine on a warm winter day.

"Thank you, Lord Lawrence."

The slave woman lowered her head gratefully, tears welling in her eyes.

"Why thank me? It's not like I'm the one feeding you with gold coins."

Lawrence looked at everyone,

"Thank you, my lord, you've really caught a lucky break."

"Yes, thank you, my lord!"

"May the lord have many children, at least eight!"

"The lord is the Holy Lord!"

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Lawrence smiled, turned and left.

This is a benefit that will benefit all the townspeople, and its implementation has already caused a great stir in the town.

At first, the pregnant women were overjoyed, and then the other women also felt warm because the lord really cared about them.

Although many people never spoke a word to Rod, they felt genuine care from these actions.

Who wouldn't love such a handsome and considerate noble lord?
Once the news spread completely, the men in the town reacted even more strongly.

Rod first made sure everyone had a good meal. Now, showing concern for their children, he even sent maids to serve these commoners!
No nobleman has ever taken such good care of the common people and provided such subsidies.

They realized that what the lord meant by "protecting everyone" was not a lie told by the nobles, but the truth.

This thrilled the men of the town, who couldn't help but clink glasses excitedly and begin to feel proud to be a part of Frostleaf Town.

A fanatical loyalty began to appear on their rough faces, and their words had changed to phrases full of belonging, such as "our lord."

For a time, maternity allowances and maid care became the hottest topics in town.

So much so that before Us and the White Frost Prophet, who were out, could return to the manor to report, they heard the latest news from the guards at the gate.

Us immediately translated the message to the Grayhoof tribe chief who had come with them to seek an audience with Rhodes.

The Grayhoof tribe chief's dark face was filled with shock, and he pounded his chest with his hand to express his respect.

"See? We didn't lie to you, did we?"

White Frost Prophet looked smug.

"Our Lord Rhodes is the true master of the Holy Land!"

(End of this chapter)