High Above

  Chapter 470 Plain Town (23)

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

  In the two-story mansion, there are only the mayor, the aunt cook, the uncle groom, and their gardener son's family. There are four people in total.

  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. She 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 young and ignorant appearance. He invited Ian to come to his house for dinner, and Ian naturally agreed.

  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 Shuangdie and Hua An both 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 would come to the imperial capital on horseback?"

   "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 seeing Ian's appearance, he felt a little hard to say: "If it's normal, everyone is willing to entertain guests 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's very difficult to obtain permanent qualification certificates around the imperial capital, and temporary residence permits are not easy. There are many people in this town who don't have time to fix this thing... Everyone Still waiting for the news to be hidden, you arrived suddenly, but the person who announced in advance did not show up, we thought it was a surprise attack, of course we were a little scared."

   "That's it."

  Ian nodded slightly, he knew 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 doesn't know what the concept of the imperial capital temporary residence permit is, as the name suggests, he can 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. 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 first 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 more than ten times 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.

Due to 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 nobles headed by the Black King was basically wiped out, the local nobles on all sides began to gradually disobey orders.

  Therefore, under the command of Axel, the imperial capital took two different measures against 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 the problem.

  Being 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'.

   Or in other words, forced migration.

  Aristocrats 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 flying flames 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 knights and sublimators, if they cross the fortress in the border area, it will not take long to invade the central area.

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

  If you don’t come, you will end up not coming, but if you come, you will have benefits.

At present, the lords of the fifteen large satellite cities surrounding the imperial capital are nobles or their descendants who migrated to the periphery of the imperial capital...Compared to their local emperor-like rights, there are many more important people who can manage them now , is indeed not suitable for the place.

  But precisely 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 latter clan transfer system is actually quite good...Batches of new wealth and population are gathered around the imperial capital for digestion and conversion, and local tyrants are also eliminated. , the contradiction subsides...although it only treats the symptoms but not the root cause, it is very effective."

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

   "The reason is this. It is said that the first... Black King also planned to do this. His Majesty modified it a little and used it, but it is 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. .”

   "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, and it has also caused great trouble to people's livelihood, and it is even more so for some stakeholders insane.

  He knows, Ian knows. But now... is not the time to talk about that.

   Almost 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 very delicious, thank you very much!"

  Ian thanked him with a smile, and he was not polite. At the invitation of the mayor, he picked up a sliced ​​apple pie and ate it.

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

   After taking a bite, the two goblins also smiled.

  The pie is soft and hard, 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 frowning old mayor couldn't help but smile, and Aunt Julia even laughed out loud.

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

  (end of this chapter)