Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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If it's just women and children, then there's not much of a problem.

After all, this place isn't far from Kyoto. To think that you can live a peaceful and happy life with your spouse and children is just a pipe dream!

The Book of Songs says: "Under the whole heaven, all is the king's land; within the four seas, all are the king's subjects."

As early as the Yayoi period in Japan, there were formal exchanges between the two sides during the Western Han Dynasty, and the Book of Songs was naturally introduced to Japan at a very early time.

Therefore, their cultures are also similar.

That is, all the land in this country belongs to the royal family, so it is not normal for people living on the land to pay taxes.

In reality, only those who reside stably and do not move around arbitrarily are required to pay taxes.

Kyosuke Kosaka, on the other hand, exploits a loophole by not taxing women and children.

"Thank you..."

"My name is Kyosuke, you can just call me Kyosuke."

"You're too kind. I can sense that you are a very powerful Onmyoji. Please allow me to call you Lord Kyosuke."

"I think you're being more polite."

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled at Mayoi, then raised his hand to signal to Ai Hayasaka, who was watching from a distance.

Next, he didn't plan to help a group of people build a village. At most, he would provide suitable tools for reclamation and construction so that they could support themselves. Therefore, he would need someone to teach them how to use the tools.

Hayasaka Ai is a very suitable candidate.

She has excellent communication skills and is also very capable.

Suddenly, Kyosuke Kosaka vaguely sensed a gaze watching him from somewhere—was it the same gaze from yesterday? Who was it? Judging from its aura, it was a demon… a demon coveting something of his?

304. Land and Resources / Kuro Seimei's Request / The plot has deviated again.

Although I know that the prying gaze is probably not malicious.

But Kyosuke Kosaka was still a little unhappy.

After a quick consideration, he decided that if things continued like this for the next day, he wouldn't be polite.

On the one hand, the power of those who spy on others is not insignificant.

On the other hand, Kyosuke Kousaka didn't want to cause any more trouble.

to be honest.

Doing too much social work can be quite annoying.

He prefers to spend more time with his partner.

Friends or relatives are also acceptable.

There's no need to be too particular about how you speak.

If not, you need to be a little careful.

Like the fox demon Mayoi in front of me.

"I've hidden the equipment in a special space, so I'll just come with you."

As he beckoned Hayasaka Ai over, Kousaka Kyosuke magically produced a hoe from the void.

—Well, now I have to explain carefully to put people at ease.

"What an amazing spell! Thank you so much, Kyosuke-sama, for lending us your tools. Is there anything we can do for you in exchange for payment? We're not afraid of hard work."

Mayoi looked slightly surprised after seeing Kousaka Kyosuke's behavior.

However, there was no extra emotion in her expression, and she actively demonstrated her value.

It seems this monster is quite sensible.

He's not a monster who only knows how to play dumb.

"They clearly implied it was a free loan, but they still want an equivalent exchange? They've got guts."

Kyosuke Kousaka thought this in his heart, but said it aloud:

"You can help plant some crops, and then write down any problems in detail for me. I'll have my subordinates explain the details to you later."

“Yes, Kyosuke-sama!” Mayoi immediately agreed.

Next.

After telling Tsukuyomi, Kousaka Kyosuke took Kagura and Hayasaka Ai to the other side of the widow's village.

The village of Widows has been surrounded by large stones, wooden fences, and bamboo fences.

Even so, Kyosuke Kosaka could still see some women with children bustling about through the large gap in the cover, which was almost as tall as a person.

The women of the widows' village had spotted this group of "uninvited guests" from afar.

Everyone kept their distance.

"I'm so sorry for the inconvenience..."

Realizing the problem, Mayoi said awkwardly.

Kyosuke Kosaka: "It's all just about surviving. Whether they understand or not, it won't change that, so just focus on doing your own thing."

"..."

Mayoi paused for a moment, then nodded and said nothing more.

Hayasaka Ai, who was following behind Kousaka Kyosuke, understood what Kousaka Kyosuke was saying quite well.

"Originally, the women and children in the village were homeless, just like these people now. If it weren't for Lord Kyosuke's kindness in taking them in, and Lady Kagura, Lord Tsuki-no-Kami and others providing assistance, they definitely wouldn't have been able to survive well."

"Now, another group of people in the same situation have arrived. It would be too cruel and heartless for the villagers to show them no kindness."

Hayasaka Ai did pay attention to some aspects of the problem.

Especially related to Kyosuke Kousaka.

Yes, Hayasaka Ai had noticed long ago that Kousaka Kyosuke preferred people with kinder personalities.

Therefore, all her current actions are being carried out in a way that would satisfy Kyosuke Kousaka.

And right now?

Kyosuke Kousaka clearly intends to take care of this group of wanderers who include both humans and yokai.

Therefore, expressing goodwill is the most appropriate course of action.

Unfortunately, it's unlikely that the people in Widow Village will harbor much goodwill.

Hayasaka Ai understands this as well.

Because they live in close proximity, friction may inevitably arise in the allocation of some resources.

Take, for example, the most basic problem: firewood.

The branches that are easily obtained will definitely not be enough, so we may have to go through the trouble of cutting down trees later.

But cutting down trees is hard work.

Even for a strong, adult male, using a sharp tool requires a lot of effort.

Therefore, it was destined that in the future, firewood could only be obtained by cutting down trees—the arrival of Mayoi and her group accelerated this process, and conflicts were likely to arise soon.

Not to mention other resource-related issues.

"Do you know how to dig a well?"

On the way, Kyosuke Kosaka asked another question.

There are no rivers around the village, but it has abundant groundwater resources.

This is why Kyosuke Kousaka built a shrine here for the god Oitsuki.

After all, without water, a person would be practically dead in three days.

If they have water and can graze on grass, they can survive longer.

"Feel sorry……"

"Okay, I understand. I'll have someone teach you later."

Kyosuke Kosaka gently cut off Mayoi's words, preventing her from continuing.

He also understands.

The probability of randomly encountering someone who knows how to dig a well is extremely low.

Fortunately, Hayasaka Ai understands these things.

He had taught her before, and Hayasaka Ai memorized it all at once.

"She's a truly all-around maid."

Kousaka Kyosuke sighed again.

Without realizing it, he also remembered Hayasaka Ai's former master, Kaguya Shinomiya.