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Chapter 470 Plain Town (23)

There are not many people in the mayor's family. His wife passed away a few years ago. His two sons and one daughter both work in the imperial capital.

In the two-story mansion, there are only the mayor, the cook, the groom, and the groom's son and their family, a total of four people.

However, although there are relatively few people, the spacious house is quite tidy. It is said that the hardworking cook from the Northwest is also responsible for cleaning on weekdays. It is she who keeps the whole mansion spotless, warm and pleasant.

"Cute little knight, what do you like to eat? Strawberry pie, or apple pie?"

After taking off the helmet, Ian managed to dispel most of the potential hostility of the mayor named Yemoer by virtue of his youthful and ignorant appearance. He invited Ian to come to his house for dinner, and Ian naturally agreed.

And the chubby aunt was holding a jar of jam, passed the restaurant like the wind, entered the kitchen, and left a question with concern: "Or do you prefer meat? The knight, no matter how big or small, likes meat..."

"Julia, be polite, they are not your relatives from the country!"

The old mayor patted the table and reprimanded him 'severely', but Ian could tell that this was just a warning for fear of getting angry, so the boy smiled and shook his head: "It's not necessary." Then he raised his voice: "Aunt Julia , I like to eat apple pie!"

He personally prefers strawberry pie, but both Shuangdie and Hua An voted for apple pie, so it's apples.He likes it anyway.

After getting 'Okay! After this response, Ian looked at Mayor Yemer, who was still looking sad: "I am really from the countryside, I don't lie to you. Who will ride a horse to the imperial capital?"

"And why are you so afraid of me?"

"How should I put it, Master Knight..."

The mayor touched the armrest of his seat. He seemed to want to say something, but looking at Ian's face, he felt a little hard to say: "If it's normal, everyone is willing to entertain a guest like you... But the Chinese New Year is coming soon, and the semi-annual review is about to start again..."

Having said that, he sighed, and still confessed everything: "Well, judging by your appearance, even if you are from the countryside, you are still a serious genius, and the focus of everyone's attention should not have anything to do with the review team. relation."

"It's all about temporary residence permits—as you probably know, it is very difficult to obtain permanent qualification certificates around the imperial capital, and temporary residence permits are not easy. Many people in this town don't have time to fix this thing... …Everyone is still waiting for the news to be hidden, you suddenly arrived, but the person who announced in advance did not show up, we thought it was a sudden attack, of course we were a little scared.”

"That's it."

Ian nodded slightly, he knew that what the mayor said was true... The other party didn't have the courage to deceive himself.

But... what is a temporary residence permit?
Ian's knight status can prevent him from many troubles. Many difficult problems for ordinary people can be passed smoothly for him just by showing a certificate.

In the final analysis, compared with ordinary people, the first energy level can almost be said to have completed the class transition. As long as you don't want to become stronger and better, you can be comfortable and happy as a senior wage earner, and even have a little luxury. lived a lifetime.

However, even if Ian didn't know the concept of a temporary residence permit in the imperial capital, as the name suggests, he could still understand the meaning of this permit.

"I remember……"

Ian took a sip of tea, he opened his mouth, and said slowly: "It shouldn't be difficult to get a temporary residence permit, right? The town doesn't look poor. Although there are a lot of people, everyone should be able to get it..."

He didn't know the conditions of the temporary residence permit, he just used these words to induce.

The mayor raised his head and gave Ian a complicated look.But after noticing Ian's age, he shook his head helplessly: "Knight...you...ah, thinking too simply..."

"It's really not difficult to get a temporary residence permit. If you have a stable house and a job, you can just apply for it. The problem is, it's really too difficult to get into the imperial capital."

The old man also picked up his teacup and took a sip. He turned his head, looked out the window and could vaguely see the sky of the imperial capital, and muttered to himself: "I have given birth to a few children who are up to the challenge, so I can get the permanent residence card." ...But most people need to go through layers of management to enter the imperial capital, which is not a small amount of money...Occasionally, it is fine to do it once in a big review, once every six months..."

"It is said that the former emperor...in the era of the Black King, everyone was free to enter and leave the imperial capital, but after the turmoil in the foggy moon, the big figures above were probably afraid of another surprise attack by unknown troops, so the policy was much stricter, and the process of obtaining a permit was ten times more troublesome. ..."

The old mayor was rambling on, and Ian responded with approval from time to time.

He also gradually figured out what the temporary residence permit was all about.

After the Dark Moon turmoil, during the period when Axel, the keeper of the land, settled in the imperial capital, because more than half of the imperial capital was damaged and the defensive circle had not been completely repaired, a large number of people from surrounding provinces and cities were gathered around the imperial capital to repair the city. At the same time, it also supplements the population lost in the towns and cities around the imperial capital due to the civil war.

Because of a large number of population supplements from other places, as well as the heirs of the great nobles and their vassals who were forcibly relocated, the population composition of the imperial capital became mixed, and there were also many espionage activities carried out by spies and saboteurs from other countries, causing Not a small loss.

At the same time, because the power of the old central aristocrats headed by the Black King was basically wiped out, the local aristocrats on all sides began to gradually disobey orders, and it became the norm to obey and disobey, and the situation gradually spiraled out of control.

Therefore, under the command of Axel, the imperial capital adopted two different measures for ordinary people and nobles.

For ordinary people, there are two sets of standard identity certificates.Permanent residence permits and temporary residence permits represent the right to live around the imperial capital and enjoy relevant policy benefits... Among other things, at least the surrounding area of ​​the imperial capital is in good weather. Occasionally, there will be a few days of drought, and artificial rainfall will solve it.

Being able to become a resident of the imperial capital, even the residents of the surrounding villages and towns of the imperial capital, does not have to worry about harvest and food and clothing.

For nobles, it is to send a 'residence permit'.

In other words, forced migration.

Nobles who have obtained a residence permit can move their family members or even related followers to the imperial capital or its surroundings, enjoying the privileges of the imperial capital and the guarantee of 'safety' in an absolute sense.

At the same time, the relevant nobles must also contribute their own strength, as a nail to protect the imperial capital, and resist the Feiyan army that may invade at any time.

The imperial capital is located in the plain area not far to the northeast of the Great Flame Desert. With the mobile power of the knights and sublimators, if they cross the fortresses in the border area, it will not take long to invade the central area.

Of course, nobles don’t have to come... But if they don’t come, there will be consequences. Axel took over an empire that was almost paralyzed, and he can still hold the country. He is not a gentle and gentle person. He brought the iron cavalry of the Eastern Realm to confront the royal court of heaven, and the emperor who was born in the military group didn't mind letting their heads be buried in the imperial capital.

If you don't come, you will end up not coming, and if you come, you will have benefits.

At present, in the fifteen large satellite cities surrounding the imperial capital, the city owners are nobles who have migrated to the periphery of the imperial capital or their descendants...Compared with their local emperor-like rights, there are many more people who can control them now It is indeed a place where big people don't adapt.

But also because they are close to the imperial capital, they can also slightly touch the essence and center of Terra civilization in the true sense.

"It's actually like this..."

Ian nodded slightly, and he said thoughtfully: "The clan transfer system behind is actually quite good...Batches of new wealth and population are gathered around the imperial capital for digestion and conversion, and the local tycoons are also taken away. Eliminate, subside the contradiction... Although it is only a temporary solution, it is very effective."

——Compared to an emperor like Axel, who is so tough as to grab nobles and cut leeks, how can the Black King be regarded as a tyrant.

"That's the reason. It is said that the Black King also planned to do the same thing back then, and His Majesty modified it a little bit to use it, but it's just a folk rumor."

The old mayor nodded, and he said frowningly: "I know that these policies must have their purpose, and they must be good at the beginning, but... the imperial capital has been peaceful for so long, the temporary residence permit should have been abolished long ago. ah."

"It's been decades, why is it still going on..."

——Because the relevant vested interest groups have not been eliminated.

Ian didn't say this, he just stared at the clean wooden table in front of him.

Since a policy is put forward, it must have its reasons. In order to ensure the safety of the imperial capital, the two sets of identity review systems for permanent residence permits and temporary residence permits can indeed eliminate most foreign spies and spies.

But how the executors distort, convert, or forcibly maintain a policy that should have been banned a long time ago... that has nothing to do with the policy itself. The insanity of the victim.

He knew, Ian knew.But now... is not the time to talk about this.

About half an hour later, Aunt Julia came with a big plate of apple pie with a smile.

Even the outermost layer is covered with a layer of translucent amber-colored jam, which is very attractive in both color and fragrance.

"It looks delicious, thank you very much!"

Ian thanked him with a smile, and was not polite. At the invitation of the mayor, he picked up a piece of apple pie that had been cut and ate it.

After biting down, Ian raised his brows slightly, then parted it, and handed it to Hua An and Shuang Die.

The two goblins took a bite and both smiled.

The pie is soft and firm, and the inside is soft and delicious. The sweetness and fruity aroma are all just right, which is enough to be called a gourmet.

It seems that Aunt Julia is really talented as a cook!

Seeing Ian eating seriously, even the old mayor who had been frowning couldn't help but smile, and Aunt Julia laughed even more.

But at this moment, a slightly frantic knock on the door interrupted the peaceful atmosphere.

(End of this chapter)